After cohost Julianne Hough spoke out about the series -- admitting it 'missed the mark' -- CBS changes it from a reality show to a documentary (via toofab)
agreed to be cohosts on the series"The Activist," where they will each be paired with six champions of change to come up with new and exciting ideas in promoting health, education, and environment.
As with any competition program worth a lick -- such as"Survivor" or"American Idol" -- the CBS five-week streamer will pit contestants against each other in a series of head-to-head challenges. "Activists go head-to-head in challenges to promote their causes, with their success measured via online engagement, social metrics, and hosts' input," reported Deadline."The three teams have one ultimate goal: to create impactful movements that amplify their message, drive action, and advance them to the G20 Summit in Rome, Italy. There, they will meet with world leaders in the hope of securing funding and awareness for their causes.
Hugh Evans, CEO and co-founder of Global Citizen, which produces the show, said he hoped the series will"inspire real change" -- while Jack Sussman, an EVP at CBS, said that by"combining philanthropy and entertainment," the show is"a ground-breaking series poised to inspire viewers." When the Twitter account Film Updates posted about the series, however, all it inspired was backlash.
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