The casting controversy surrounding FBoy Island has led to scrutiny about the role a public broadcaster should be playing in society. "With FBoy Island NZ and shows of that nature, things are a little different," says Fisher. FBoy Island isn't the first reality dating show to make questionable casting decisions. The FBoy Island NZ show has Kita Bunton, Coco Song and Kiera McLeod picking the "nice guys" from the "FBoys". "The public service imperative served by FBoy Island would have to be close to zero.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 04, 2022 23:25 UTC