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“#\u2018The Activist\u2019 Changing From Competition Show to Documentary After Backlash<\/strong>”
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It\u2019s back to the drawing board for the CBS reality series<\/a> The Activist<\/em>, which is now being retooled as a one-time documentary special following widespread backlash.<\/p>\n

The show was originally conceived as a five-week reality competition series, where six activists representing three causes \u2014 health, education and environment \u2014 would compete in challenges to raise awareness about those issues. Portions of the show had already been filmed; however, according to Variety<\/em><\/a>, this new version will be entirely new, with filming starting from scratch.<\/p>\n

Backlash heated up last week after it was announced that Usher, Julianne Hough, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas would be hosting the series. Critics and social media<\/a> users blasted the show for turning activism into a competitive format, noting how this could distract from the important issues.<\/p>\n

Hough herself agreed with the criticism, posting a statement on Instagram<\/a> in which she said, \u201cthere is a feeling of insult, dehumanization, insensitivity and hurt that is being rightfully felt\u201d before adding, \u201cI\u2019m not qualified to act as judge.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following the public backlash, CBS and producers Global Citizen and Live Nation have announced a retooling of the format. The series, which was initially scheduled to premiere on October 22, will now become a \u201cdocumentary special.\u201d There is no word as of yet when the documentary will air.<\/p>\n

\u201c[I]t has become app<\/a>arent the format of the show as announced distracts from the vital work these incredible activists do in their communities every day,\u201d the statement read. \u201cThe push for global change is not a competition and requires a global effort.\u201d<\/p>\n

The statement continued: \u201c\u2026We are changing the format to remove the competitive element and reimagining the concept into a primetime documentary special (air date to be announced). It will showcase the tireless work of six activists and the impact they have advocating for causes they deeply believe in. Each activist will be awarded a cash grant for the organization of their choice, as was planned for the original show.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Activist<\/em>, TBA, CBS<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n