Strictly Come Dancing favourite Zara McDermott is poised to spearhead an investigation for BBC Morning Live. The former Love Island star and documentary filmmaker will explore the troubling issue of online trolling in a special report set to feature on the show this week.The comprehensive film, created in collaboration with The Open University as part of a series of specials, is scheduled for broadcast on Morning Live on Thursday, July 11 at 9:30am on BBC One and the BBC iPlayer.
Having endured her own battles with online harassment, Zara stands among the nearly one-quarter of UK adults who have faced trolling. READ MORE: Morning Live's Gethin Jones breaks silence as he's targeted in 'scary' ordeal LATEST: Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones takes 'a hit for the team' as he's replaced in the studio In her upcoming piece for BBC Morning Live, Zara uncovers that her tormentors are ordinary individuals such as nurses, teachers, and even parents.
The probe delves into the phenomenon of Everyday Extremism, suggesting that the seemingly innocuous act of sharing slightly negative content can contribute to the spread of hateful speech online.Zara's inquiry examines how quickly certain online discussions can devolve into vitriol.
She shared her insights, saying: "I had a perception in my head that a troll was someone who sat in a dark room in a laptop all day spewing out hateful comments online.
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