Episodes
Zara McDermott: Disordered Eating (Tuesday 22 November 2022 BBC Three)
Today Tuesday 22 November 2022 the show Zara McDermott airs an episode called Disordered Eating on BBC Three.
Disordered Eating: Young people with eating disorders are receiving treatment in record numbers. Zara McDermott investigates the causes of this rise in cases and aims to determine the extent to which social media influencers like her may contribute to the issue.
Zara has many young fans because she was a reality TV star and former Love Island contestant. Zara has a secondary Instagram page called @ADayWithZara in addition to her main account where she posts about her daily activities, including what she eats and how hard she works out. But does she unintentionally promote unhealthy eating habits and weight loss among her followers?
The pandemic’s effects and the prevalence of mental illness are undoubtedly major contributors to disordered eating in the people Zara speaks with, but the flawless photos of Instagram influencers also have a role to play.
When Sophie from Kent, who constantly compares herself to the physical perfection on social media, first meets Zara, she develops a gym obsession.
Zara also speaks with Lauren from Buckinghamshire, who developed a severe eating disorder after starting a fitness social media account during lockdown. The day before Lauren is admitted to a clinic to receive treatment for her anorexia, Zara meets Lauren.
Zara revealed her most recent weight loss to her fans on her health and fitness page two years ago. Zara defended her posts at the time, but does she need to reconsider now that eating disorders are on the rise?
Zara meets with both her harshest detractors and her newest, most impressionable followers in this brave and compelling documentary.
Airdate: Tuesday 22 November 2022 at 21:00 on BBC Three
Season 2022 Episode 1
The presenter and model shares her own experiences, shining a light on the hidden traumas facing so many young women. Unfiltered, powerful stories that demand answers.
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