“Survivor” and “Deal or No Deal Island” Are Embracing What’s Often Edited Out
Two reality stars are breaking barriers with speech differences on Survivor 48 and Deal or No Deal Island — and audiences are noticing.
Visibility is important in media. Audiences need someone they can identify with. Not always have we been fortunate enough to see individuals who represent all of us, especially on reality television. As it just so happened, two network reality shows featured two individuals who stutter. Furthermore, it was discussed on screen. For the first time on network reality television, visibility for individuals impacted with speech differences are highlighted in a positive light.
