This disparity is a reminder of a vile truth, and one that only some of us are able to look away from: you cannot exist as a Black person on television or in the public eye without incurring racist abuse, whether you’re a woman calmly standing up for herself and figuring out her feelings on a dating show, a young footballer giving away most of his earnings to charity, or a Cambridge-educated politician harmlessly drinking a tinny on the overground.
It's a reminder of a vile truth, and one that only some of us are able to look away from: you cannot exist as a Black person on television or in the public eye without incurring racist abuse.this year was the hilarious nightly commentary on social media. Reading viewers' funny, astute tweets made it possible to thoroughly enjoy even an objectively very boring episode.
But many of these commentators ended this series disappointed and exhausted, vowing not to invest their time again next year. And honestly? I’m inclined to agree. Though there was a lot to enjoy on paper – the immediate and unshakable friendship between Kaz and Liberty; Toby’s totally unpredictable character arc from clueless boy-man to smitten boyfriend; plus countless world-class memes – something still felt a bit rotten about it all. And maybe that’s not something that can be changed with more aftercare or “kinder” challenges.
In light of that, that perhaps it’s better to leave on our own terms instead of feeling strung along for yet another year. Maybe it’s time for us to walk away with our heads held high, to make like Liberty in episode 53 and exit a situation where we’re giving so much more than we’re getting in return.This article was edited on Mon 18 Oct 21 to include details about BBC's Panorama investigation into online abuse.
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