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Should celebrities be held responsible for the content they endorse on television shows?

Arianna Stukings

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Hmm, that's a tough one. On the one hand, celebrities have a lot of influence and power, and they should definitely think carefully about what they endorse. They have a responsibility to their fans and to society as a whole to promote positive messages and not contribute to harmful or problematic content.

But on the other hand, it's not entirely fair to put all the responsibility on celebrities. They're often pressured by their agents, contracts, and the industry as a whole to promote certain things, whether they truly believe in them or not. Plus, they're also just human beings with their own opinions and biases, and they're entitled to express those in their endorsements.

I think a better approach would be to hold both the celebrities and the networks/shows they work with accountable for the content they promote. If a celebrity endorses something controversial or harmful, the network/show should also face consequences. And if a network/show continues to promote problematic content even after receiving feedback, then viewers can use their own power by choosing not to support it.

At the end of the day, it's a complex issue with no easy answers. But I do think that everyone, including celebrities, should be conscientious about the messages they're sending and the impact they're having on society.