This week, we discuss Temptation Island, aka what Em is officially calling “The Show of the Summer.” A perfect serving of trash where somehow every single contestant is giving Messy Main Character Energy juxtaposed against a host who is truly an Enlightened Being—what more could we possibly ask for? Em also makes yet another (bad) pitch for why listeners should check out Love Island UK, and we weave through BBQ Showdown, BDSY, Project Runway, and more. Christina closes out with an office hours where she shares the findings of her legal investigation into the question: Has a contestant ever (successfully) sued a show for producer interference having a negative impact on their chances at winning? We hope you enjoy! 

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