Animal welfare groups claim Channel 4 is ‘killing animals to boost ratings’ after contestants on The Island slashed pig’s throat on screen[br]Channel 4 has been accused of “killing animals to boost ratings” after contestants slashed the throat of a pig on its Bear Grylls reality prove which has attracted nearly 500 complaints from viewers.
Animal welfare groups including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals said Channel 4 had shown a “callous disregard for life” on the prove, The Island with Bear Grylls.
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Source: theguardian.com