Cast members of “Ex on the Beach” have asked producers to include a gay couple for the first time on the MTV reality show, which is starting its sixth season on air.
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Ross Worswick said before a Facebook live event that he would be in favor of the move.
“It’s not been done before. I don’t have anything against it,” he said, reports The Sun. “To be fair, a lot of people would love it and enjoy it. I think it would be good. I’ve got a lot of gay friends.
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Another cast member, Joshua Ritchie, has also expressed support for the idea.
“I don’t see why it would be a problem. I have no issue with it,” he told Bizarre.
Producers of the show are prepared to include a gay couple, according to a source close to the show, claims The Sun.
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“MTV are fully supportive of LGBT people and would have no problem having them on the show. It’s just about the people who apply—if they apply then they will be considered,” the source is quoted as saying. “Everyone is considered.”
Xzamilloh
Ex on the Beach? It’s on its sixth season? MTV must not promote it much because this is my first time hearing about it.
mj7417
@Xzamilloh: That’s because it’s not on U.S. television. It’s on MTV UK.
Xzamilloh
@mj7417: Of course!! Thanks. I thought I was losin’ touch with the kids on the whats-the-happenins and the whos-its
Captain Obvious
MTV used to be a big deal in gay visibility but they seem to have forgotten their own history and moved away from that. A few stereotypes and minor bit roles is all they have now.
Brian
MTV sucks.
Thud Hardbutt
@Captain Obvious: So very true fella! MTV just sucks nowadays! As for a gay couple on the show, just further mindless exploitation in my humble opinion