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After announcing the three celebrity judges — Usher, Priyanka Chopra, Julianne Hough — for its new reality competition series The Activist, CBS received swift and thorough backlash, ultimately deciding to pivot to a “primetime documentary special” instead. Many people thought the judges were curious choices, and others criticized the show’s basic concept. Actor Jameela Jamil tweeted, “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?” It’s a great point, Jameela. And CBS, you already possess the greatest reality show of all time, don’t be greedy. Read More