Here’s Why ‘The Voice,’ ‘The Masked Singer’ Will Not Be Affected By The SAG-AFTRA Strike
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As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues to impact the entertainment industry, networks are strategizing to maintain their programming amid the halt in production for movies and scripted television shows. However, fans of popular reality TV series can breathe a sigh of relief, as shows like The Voice and The Masked Singer are expected to continue without disruption.
The Voice, The Masked Singer Are Not Affected By The SAG-AFTRA Strike
On-Camera Audiences, a company responsible for providing live studio audiences, recently confirmed that the strike would not impact their current TV shows. We explore how the strike affects unscripted series and highlight why reality TV remains largely unaffected.
The SAG-AFTRA strike has led to a decline in active Hollywood productions, with actors participating in picket lines and causing disruptions to movie shoots and scripted TV shows. Demands for improved compensation, residuals, and safeguards against the use of artificial intelligence are at the core of the strike.
Amidst the disruption to scripted productions, reality television and unscripted series stand out as reliable sources of entertainment that will continue without significant interruption. Networks such as CBS, ABC, and Fox have turned to these genres to ensure their programming remains unaffected by the strike. These shows operate under a separate SAG-AFTRA contract known as the Network Code, which specifically covers network television broadcasting.
The separate contract governing reality shows and unscripted television allows SAG-AFTRA members to participate in these productions, even during a strike. This separate contract applies to popular competition shows like The Voice, Dancing With the Stars, The Masked Singer, and various Bachelor Nation offshoots, ensuring their uninterrupted production.
Networks Are Relying On Reality TV, Game Shows Since The Strike
Networks have strategically relied on reality TV and game shows to maintain their programming schedules during the strike. NBC, for instance, has scheduled season 24 of The Voice with renowned coaches John Legend, Gwen Stefani, Niall Horan, and Reba McEntire.
ABC is banking on DWTS to captivate viewers, while expanding their reality TV offerings with shows like The Golden Bachelor spinoff and game shows such as Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, Press Your Luck, and The $100,000 Pyramid. Fox has predominantly focused on unscripted content, including new seasons of The Masked Singer, Name That Tune, I Can See Your Voice, and various game shows.
While the SAG-AFTRA strike has caused significant disruptions in the entertainment industry, fans of reality TV shows like The Voice and The Masked Singer can breathe a sigh of relief. These shows operate under a separate SAG-AFTRA contract, ensuring their uninterrupted production during the strike. Networks have strategically turned to reality TV and game shows to maintain their programming schedules, providing viewers with a steady stream of entertainment.
