“Boys for grabs”, broadcast on the Polsat Play channel, is one of the most characteristic and discussed shows in Poland. The program follows the adventures of lonely men from small towns and villages who realistically present their everyday lives, dreams and search for love. Despite the enormous popularity of the program, the participants’ finances do not reflect its commercial success.
How much do participants earn?
There is no official information on this subject, but as established by the portal “naTemat.pl”, participants of the “Boys to Take” program receive a rate of PLN 500 for each episode. This amount may seem modest, especially in the context of the time and privacy that participants must give to the program. Despite relatively low earnings, program participants can count on additional support from the production. This support often includes material assistance, such as food or minor repairs in participants’ homes, which is crucial for people in difficult life situations.
The reality of the program and the reality of the participants
As Jerzy Morawski, the creator of the program, pointed out in an interview for the “Party” portal, the budget of “Boys to Take” does not include fixed fees for participants. The show aims to show the real lives of its characters, which means that participants do not receive large sums of moneywhich could affect their authenticity in presenting their own fates.
We come and see that they have nothing to eat, that they have no job, so we give money to help them a little. But there is actually no budget for participant fees. This is not a soap opera and written roles. This is the life
Controversies and dilemmas
In the context of earnings it is also worth mentioning the tragic story of Roman “Napoleon” Paszkowski, whose life was full of ups and downs. Napoleon, like many others, received PLN 500 per episode, but, as the media reported, the money attracted unwanted company and problems. He himself died prematurely at the age of 31.
“Boys for Sale” still has its authenticity and unique characters, but the question about television’s responsibility for the fate of its participants remains open. The creators of the program have often been accused of insufficient help for participants.
Source: Gazeta
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