Doyin, who gained prominence through her appearances in both the Season 7 and All-Star editions of the widely popular Nigerian reality TV show, made her definitive statement during a recent podcast appearance.
Drawing on her past experiences within the Nigerian reality TV landscape, Doyin highlighted the negative impact her participation had on her mental well-being and the often-skewed public perception that followed. Interestingly, she hinted at a potential openness to appearing on a reality TV show produced outside the borders of Nigeria.
Challenging Experiences and "Judgmental" Nigerians
Doyin elaborated on the challenges she faced during her time on Nigerian reality TV, attributing these difficulties to both the organizers of the shows and the Nigerian audience, whom she described as "too judgmental."
A key point of contention for Doyin was her assertion that the organizers of Nigerian reality TV shows intentionally misrepresent the true personalities of the participants. She vehemently insisted that the public image many hold of her, shaped by how she was portrayed on the show, is a far cry from her authentic self.
No Price Tag for Her Peace of Mind
Further underscoring her stance, Doyin unequivocally stated that no financial incentive, regardless of its magnitude, would entice her to partake in another Nigerian reality TV show.
She explained her position, saying, “When you go on a reality TV show. They portray you how they want to portray you. Not everything is how you really are, but they’ve given everybody an impression of you, and some of those impressions are not true."
Doyin continued, “There’s a lot that people think about me and think I am, in terms of my personality, that is really not who I am at all."
Reflecting on her overall experience, she concluded, “Being on a reality TV show, my experience was very challenging mentally, very exposing. I wouldn’t do it again for any amount of money. Except it’s a reality TV show outside the country, then I’ll probably take it. But Nigerians are too judgmental, so no, I’m not blessing them with my presence ever again.”
Doyin's candid remarks shed light on the potential downsides of participating in reality television, particularly the impact on mental health and the challenges of navigating public perception shaped by selective editing and narrative construction. Her openness to international reality TV opportunities suggests a desire for a different experience, free from the specific challenges she associates with the Nigerian reality TV landscape and its audience.