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ITV hit Popstars - that launched the careers of Myleene Klass and Kym Marsh - goes viral two decades on as fans reflect on 'unhinged' moments that would NEVER make it to air now

Fans have been rewatching the series in a different light, being left flabbergasted by the fat-shaming, misogyny and exploitation of contestants.

The 2001 reality show followed aspiring singers in a documentary-style series as they competed to impress judges and be selected to form a pop group (pictured: Liberty X's Kelli Young, Tony Lundon, Michelle Heaton, Kevin Simm and Jessica Taylor) A year after the success of the ITV series, Popstars: The Rivals launched, hosted by Davina McCall and saw the formation of Girls Aloud (L-R Nicola Roberts, Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Cheryl, and Kimberley Walsh in 2002) Over the years Geordie Shore has featured a number of shocking brawls, sex scenes and nudity fuelled by an excessive amount of alcohol (left: Chloe Ferry and Sam Gowland indulging in a steamy shower session, right: Abbie Holborn enjoying a packet of crisps)

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