FAMILY Feud has noticeably become more inappropriate in recent years, and a top-level TV insider has revealed why to The U.S. Sun.
Steve Harvey , 67, has hosted the long-running syndicated game show for the past decade and a half. Family Feud has divided fans as of late with its unflinching embrace of overtly explicit content. While the show has always gotten unhinged answers from players, many have accused producers of overdoing it with NSFW prompts and boards.
A broadcast TV insider told The U.S. Sun that the "uptick in risque questions" is no accident and is intended to create viral moments.
The source admitted some channel surfers may think they're watching the new version profanity-filled Jerry Springer Show . "For the casual viewer, and even for some TV executives, you turn on that show, and you might think for a second that you're watching the new Jerry Springer," the source said. "Just because of the histrionics and the wild behavior.
" "You don't see contestants like that on other shows, and the people they put on the air are quite intentionally meant to raise eyebrows in living rooms across America," they added. "The format rewards big reactions from the contestants and, of course, from Steve Harvey himself." "Especially in the last few years, there's been this uptick in risqué or even sexual questions.
" The source added that producers are comfortable with seasoned host and former stand-up comic Steve's handle on even the raunchiest of answers. "The producers know .