YouTube apologies and reality TV revelations: the rise of the public confession

Kate Douglas

YouTube apologies and reality TV revelations: the rise of the public confession

Kate Douglas

College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

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Abstract

A little over a year ago, former Australian cricket captain Steve Smith made a tearful confession and apology to the public, having been banned from cricket for 12 months for ball tampering. Smith’s confession was expected. As Australian captain, he would take responsibility for the indiscretions of the whole team.

Original language	English
Number of pages	9
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 24 May 2019

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Social media
Reddit
YouTube
Reality TV
Friday essay
Married at First Sight
confession
Youtubers
Steve Smith
Secrets

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