It could also be the times we're living in too. A bit of escapism is good but this might seem too stupid to tolerate in such a serious time. I'm escaping more with great comedies than reality TV lately.
The other day I realised that, when this is all over, there will be 2 types of people in the world - those who have endured 14 days stuck inside a hotel room and those who haven't. Only those who have done it will ever truly understand. :-)