MADE IN CHELSEA VS GEORDIE SHORE
Reality TV is everywhere, and most of us have to admit that we do indulge in at least one of the guilty pleasures that producers have provided us with. But what makes these shows, and which is your favourite? We’re back to the battle of the North and South as we see the North East Geordie Shore, battle it out against West London’s Made In Chelsea!
Jersey Shore was a massive hit, time for the Geordies to show them how it’s done properly. Unlike other city based reality TV, the cast were not filmed in their everyday life, instead they were put, as strangers, in a big house, and basically told to get drunk. They did not disappoint.
In Season 1, there were only 8 members of the cast, meaning we were able to get to know them all individually, picking out our favourites on the way. Whether you loved Vicki and her filthy insults, Charlotte and her Barbie metaphors, or Gaz and his promiscuous ways, there was something for everyone. Season 2 saw the departure of boring old Greg and the arrival of Ricci and Rebecca. By mixing up the characters, MTV kept the drama levels at an ultimate high, serving us up with a hearty Geordie platter of fights, banging, serious relationships and even a helping of bed wetting.
I don’t think it could have been expected just how much impact these 2 new characters were going to have, with Rebecca quickly making an enemy of Queen- bee Vicki, who labelled her as a having an attitude problem.. Ricci however went to the other extreme and, throughout the series, managed to convince her to ditch current boyfriend Dan and enter into Geordie Shore’s most serious relationship yet. Sorry, Gaz and Charlotte, you just can’t compete.
The shameless antics and drunken behaviour of this motley crew may make the Made in Chelsea lot gasp and snigger into their champagne flutes, but it certainly makes for entertaining television!
Made in Chelsea
This, totally amazing dahling, reality show follows the lives of the wealthy youth of West London, and whilst we don’t regularly see Millie Mackintosh ‘tashing on’ with muscly, orange beefcakes on a weekly basis, these privileged individuals certainly know how to whip up some drama on The Kings Road.
Most beloved characters include (surely gay?) Ollie Locke, whose hypnotising tresses are enough to keep you captivated for the whole show. And then there’s Miss Caggie Dunlop. ‘Caaaags’ has been at the centre of the most prominent storyline across three series, for her on/off/what is actually going on here relationship with Spencer Matthews.
Whilst there is just as much partying as in Geordie Shore, the cast of Made in Chelsea tend to spend their nights sipping champagne and slagging off fellow cast mates instead of downing Grey Goose and falling over, more sophisticated yes, but is it as entertaining? Maybe Jamie Laing needs some Northern influence on how to ‘pardy with a d!’
Whilst the background stories of the show are amusing, cue psycho multi coloured hair Gabriella, it does become slightly tedious watching the characters emerging from behind the curtains of posh changing rooms. It seems it’s constantly up for discussion whether the latest extravagant dress purchase is going to be enough to make their ex jealous at the next ‘small get together’ they are attending. Basically, whilst the show has its positives, the overall concept is getting slightly repetitive. Maybe the producers need to concentrate on throwing in a bit more eye candy for the girls, instead of the latest leggy female additions we’ve seen in the newest episodes, Mark Francis and Hugo just aren’t quite up to the same high standard..
And the winner is..
After careful consideration, I can now officially declare Geordie Shore as the winner of this battle. The hour long episodes contain more laughs than a whole series of Made In Chelsea as the endearing, albeit slightly clueless cast prepare themselves for night after night on the Toon.
Whilst we love Caggie and her permanent pout, the lives of the upper classes just aren’t as entertaining as the shameless behaviour of the Geordie lot.
WHY AYE!
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