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China to limit number of talent shows on TV
By Chris Cooke | Published on Thursday 24 October 2013
The Chinese authorities are reportedly cracking down on reality and talent shows on TV, which, like everywhere, have become very popular and rather abundant in recent years.
According to the Xinhua News Agency, broadcasters in the country will need approval to air shows akin to ‘American Idol’, and each channel will only be allowed to air one such programmer in prime-time each quarter. Which would still amount to a lot of wannabe singers warbling overall.
Some have predicted that the move could actually aid online services in China, where talent-show hungry viewers will likely be able to still access more of that kind of programme once the limits are in place on the traditional TV networks.
