Bad Girls Club (BGC) was an unprecedented reality show that showcased the wilder side of southern culture, so when its creators announced a second series, Baddies South Nude, featuring an elaborate bus journey, many were excited.

However, the excitement quickly dissipated as back-to-back scuffles and dangerous conflicts took center stage on screen. Viewers tuned in as original BGC cast members like Chrisean “Rock” Malone and Gia Mayham got involved in fights that could put their lives in jeopardy; hence why Baddies South Nude can best be described as more of a fight club than reality show.

It’s unfortunate that these women are allowed to remain vulnerable through constant altercations with one another. Instead of encouraging self-love and creating an empowering atmosphere for one another, these interactions create toxic environments with harmful outcomes which affect mental health negatively.

While TikTok dances, viral games and podcasts that link out to adult content accounts have made this show immensely popular, its lack of authenticity compared to BGC hinders viewer engagement as viewers don’t get an authentic picture of each female’s true personalities – not to mention scenes dominated by camera men and security that take away from both storyline and characters themselves.