A reality show is being scrutinized for its plans to have a contestant give birth on live television. The popular Big Brother show, which is broadcasted across the world in several different countries, is planning to broadcast a new series in which one contestant will be due to give birth in six weeks.
A social affairs and labor ministry spokeswoman said inspectors were examining a request for the newborn baby to appear on the show.
The Dutch have strict rules on children appearing on TV, films and on stage.
The 27-year-old pregnant contestant, simply identified as Tanja, defends the idea of giving birth live on television.
"I think that my child will be proud of it later," she says.
The show's director Hummie van der Tonnekreek says Tanja would get "maximum care and attention" in the Big Brother house.
