MTV's Accused Of Stalking With Upcoming Show "Ghosted"

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Imagine ghosting someone and six months later they show up at your house with MTV cameras.

Being ignored by a romantic interest is something nearly everyone has experienced at least once. In today's lingo it's called being "ghosted," and it has become its own cultural phenomenon. People can go from texting every day with a partner to receiving radio silence from someone they're dating. It leaves the lovelorn with unanswered questions, and MTV is hoping to bring the confrontation element of Catfish to another series with their show MTV’s Ghosted: Love Gone Missing.

The series will be hosted by The Bachelorette's Rachel Lindsay and recording artist Travis Mills. MTV states that "the two [hosts] will help distraught individuals track down and confront a former lover, friend, or family member in an effort to uncover the harsh realities of why they 'ghosted' them." While all of the intense emotions will, undoubtedly, be good for ratings, not everyone thinks that the premise is a good idea.

People began to question if tracking down someone who decided to disappear from a person's life is just low-level stalking. The teaser trailer the show features people from all backgrounds who have been blocked or ignored, but because they're so emotionally invested, they've reached out to the network to demand answers.

"Y’all are going way too far," one person tweeted. "If someone ghosted you, then leave them be. That is them telling you that they do not want you to be apart of their life for a particular reason." There were many others who shared that sentiment. Check out the trailer, and a few reactions, below.

About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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