Compliance violations in the TV industry increasing year by year… “Shinya Ueda” who is afraid of being appointed and “Sanma” who feels secure.

Compliance violations in the TV industry are increasing year by year.

This year, Hiroshi Ikushima (74) and Taichi Kokubun (50) were suspended indefinitely for “compliance violations.

In the case of Kokubun, although details have not been disclosed, it has been reported in several media outlets that power harassment and “begging” for obscene photos of staff members were taking place.

Toshihiko Tahara (64) was forced to apologize for touching a female announcer’s hand during an appearance on a radio program and making an underhanded remark, and harassment of veteran celebrities has become an issue.

A number of people are dismayed that he “hasn’t updated from his old values. Some have expressed sympathy for Tahara, whose character as an old man was well established, but there has been little movement to protect Ikushima and Kokubu, whose high-handed attitude toward the staff before the problem was revealed may have been bad for their reputation. …… (Director of a production company)

A senior executive at an entertainment production company believes that “when you get to veterans like Ikushima and Kokubu, there is probably no one who will pay attention to you.

That’s why they become the “king of nakedness. It is even possible that he has no bad intentions. Women in their 20s and 30s don’t know them in their prime, and they should be aware that they are seen as nothing more than annoying uncles. They should be aware that they are nothing more than annoying old men.

The fact that a number of long-running TV programs have been terminated since the beginning of Reiwa 2022 is partly attributable to veteran TV personalities.

In a recent interview with “Akko ni Omakase! (TBS), which has come under fire repeatedly, is a typical example. Her undisciplined comments used to be popular, but now she is criticized more often than not. There are probably not many people who can pay attention to Akko.

Shinya Ueda (55) of “Kurimuchu,” who has become a popular MC because of his quick thinking and knowledge, has also started to be noticed for his harsh comments that could be perceived as derogatory toward women, and more TV people are afraid to use him on live TV.

The broadcasters are busy taking countermeasures against veterans.

“In response to a string of troubles, there have actually been calls for the creation of a manual or “tricks of the trade” for veteran talent to be on the lookout for. It is also a headache that there are still people on the staff side who are unaware of sexual harassment and power harassment, still in the Showa era and with the old values.

Measures are beginning to be taken to prevent young talent and staff members from being alone with people of note.

While the headwinds are blowing against veteran talents, Akashiya Sanma (70) is the only one who can be said to be in a “windless” state.

Perhaps his routine of checking all the programs he has appeared in is paying off, as his values have been updated, and he is regarded as someone who can be used with peace of mind. The fact that he has many opportunities to interact with the younger generation in “Sanma’s Comedy Improvement Committee” (Fuji TV) is also a positive factor.

The “first-class” person is the one who can sense what the public wants and adjust accordingly.