Channel 4 is facing heavy criticism following the broadcast of a new documentary about 26-year-old British porn star Bonnie Blue, known for her controversial public persona and sexually explicit stunts. Titled “1,000 Men and Me: The Bonnie Blue Story”, the programme aired Wednesday night in the UK and has triggered a wave of public backlash, with viewers slamming the broadcaster for airing what some describe as “straight-up porn” on national television.
The documentary features graphic footage from what is claimed to be “the world’s most extreme porn shoot,” including scenes of Blue engaging in sexual acts with hundreds of men, and preparation for the stunt — which involved purchasing 1,600 condoms, 50 balaclavas, and large quantities of lubricant.
Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Billinger, describes herself as a feminist sex worker. She rose to notoriety after claiming she had sex with 1,057 men in a 12-hour period. Her increasingly provocative content has sparked ongoing debates about legality, ethics, and feminism in the digital age.
“Channel 4 has reached a new low,” wrote user Emi Eleode on X (formerly Twitter). “Why is there a documentary glorifying Bonnie Blue? Why are they trying to normalise her deviance on national TV?”
Social media was flooded with similar sentiments, with viewers calling the documentary “disturbing” and “degrading.” Critics say the film goes beyond the boundaries of public broadcasting and question whether such content should be televised at all.
Legal and Ethical Concerns
In a review published by The Guardian, the documentary was described as “deeply unsettling.” The critic accused the filmmakers of failing to address problematic elements in Blue’s content, such as her marketing of pornography featuring barely-legal men and schoolgirl-themed roleplays.
British family lawyer Charlotte Proudman echoed the concern, warning that the way Blue describes rough sex trivialises real abuse.
“The language Bonnie uses about being ‘tied up, gagged and choked’ for public entertainment mirrors the violent abuse survivors recount in courtrooms,” she wrote on X. “This documentary risks normalising abuse.”
Channel 4 Defends the Documentary
Despite the outrage, Channel 4 is standing by its decision to air the programme. A spokesperson told The Mirror that the documentary was broadcast after 9 p.m. with clear warnings about sexual content, and that it complies with UK broadcasting regulations.
“The documentary interrogates Bonnie Blue’s methods and explores her use of social media,” the spokesperson said. “It also includes perspectives from colleagues and collaborators to offer a broader view of her controversial business model.”
They added that part of Channel 4’s public service mission is to reflect modern Britain and foster national conversations — including about changing attitudes toward sex, pornography, success, and feminism in a digital world.
The channel also pointed to its history of producing documentaries that examine the adult industry from multiple perspectives.
Banned from OnlyFans
Bonnie Blue’s provocative behaviour recently led to her being banned from the adult content platform OnlyFans. The ban followed her announcement of a planned event titled “Bonnie Blue’s Petting Zoo”, in which she intended to be naked and tied inside a glass box while thousands of men could do “whatever they wanted” to her.
OnlyFans responded by removing her account, stating: “Extreme content is not permitted on OnlyFans and violates the platform’s guidelines.”
When interviewed by Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet earlier this year, Blue admitted that her provocations are intentional.
“I love attention,” she said from her home in Nottingham. “Controversy doesn’t scare me — it’s part of my strategy to build my brand. The more headlines I create, the more people search for my name, and the more money I make.”
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