Priyanka Chopra, Julianne Hough and Usher set to co-host an 'activism competition' show

The show will see global citizens competing with each other to see whose movement creates the most impact on their world cause.

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10 Sep, 2021

Celebrities Priyanka Chopra, Julianne Hough and Usher are all set to co-host upcoming television show The Activist that will see inspiring activists compete with each other to see whose movement has the most impact on their world cause.

According to Deadline, the show will feature six activists teamed with three high-profile public figures. These teams will be working together to bring meaningful change to one of three world causes: health, education, and environment.

An activist's success will be measured by their movement's impact on online engagement, social metrics, and the hosts’ input. The three teams will ultimately go the G20 Summit in Rome, Italy to persuade world leaders to back their movements. The team who is able to secure the most support will be the winner of the show.

The announcement of the show's premiere didn't exactly stir up positive reactions on the internet.

English actor Jameela Jamil believes the show will turn activism into 'a game'. "Couldn’t they just give the money it’s going to take to pay this unbelievably expensive talent and make this show, directly to activist causes? Rather than turning activism into a game and then giving a fraction of the much needed money away as a prize? People are dying," she tweeted.

Writer Fatima Bhutto wasn't a big fan of the show's idea either. "The good news is that no actual activists would be caught dead on this show," she posted.

The five-week reality series will premiere on October 22 on CBS.

Comments

Indian Fact Checker Sep 10, 2021 08:26pm

Show's prize money is not even 5% of the show revenue. But can't expect a common financial literacy from these critics.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Sep 10, 2021 10:50pm

Who cares?

Zak Sep 10, 2021 11:42pm

Pryanka chopra seems to be changing colour from her indian one and is getting lighter to the American one.

Observer Sep 10, 2021 11:52pm

One Punjabi kudi is better than none

Jawad Asif Sep 11, 2021 03:09am

Who cares, infact priyanka chopra should be banned in pakistan for giving war mongering comments earlier and promoting hatred.

Skeptic 2 Sep 11, 2021 06:21am

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad For a second time I agree with you. Also, United we stand, divided we fall.

SR Sep 11, 2021 08:46am

@Zak seems to have burst the last frontier if you are a Pakistani to see natural fairness among Indians . Zak Indians are as fair or dark as any Pakistani out there. Get over it.

Sara Sep 11, 2021 09:53am

@Zak Get a eye test done.

Muzna Sep 11, 2021 09:57am

@Jawad Asif Look whos talking. People who talk of nukes daily, think sayin "hail their country" is war mongering. Atleast spread believable lies.

Alishba Sep 11, 2021 10:02am

@Indian Fact Checker The concept of show is to bring activism out in every person watching the show, to get inspired and help different causes and have a purpose in life. That motto is bigger than any prize money a participant may get.