Reality TV candidates entitled to salaries

In a ruling by the highest court of appeals in France - that will surely act as legal precedence - the reality TV candidates of "L'île de la Tentation" have been granted a working contract and a salary.

TFI network, producer of the show is appalled by the ruling. "I can not comprehend how participating in a TV show can be considered a professional activity when all candidates are required to do is flirt with each other and have a good time", said Edouard Boccon-Gibod, director of F1 Production, following the ruling.

[via Le Point and Nouvel Obs]

emily | 2:52 PM | News |
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