Reality Show Review: Outside

The Sidemen are back with another installment of their hit reality game show, and this time, they’re taking things Outside!

For those who might not remember, the group previously gave us Inside UK and Ins​ide US. The concept is pretty straightforward: start with a million dollars, bring together twelve creators, celebrities, and reality TV personalities, and see how much money remains after seven days. The ultimate goal? Be the last person standing and walk away with the money. Having thoroughly enjoyed both Inside UK and Inside US, I was excited to see what the Sidemen would do with this new version. And honestly, I was pleasantly surprised. One thing that caught me off guard, though, was discovering that KSI was no longer part of the Sidemen. I found that quite unfortunate, especially considering the way the announcement was handled. Given the camaraderie the group has built over the years, I felt the announcement could have been approached differently. I understand that people grow, diversify, and eventually want to focus on their individual interests, but there are ways to communicate those decisions without making things feel unnecessarily awkward. Still, KSI made an appearance in Outside, even anchoring one of the challenges, which was nice to see.

Contestants

Moving on to the contestants, we had a mixture of familiar and unfamiliar faces. Louis, whom I recognised from Perfect Match and Too Hot to Handle, was among the contestants, alongside Chloe, who also appeared on Too Hot to Handle. Then there was Moyo, whom I follow on Instagram. Seeing him on the show was a genuinely pleasant surprise. The remaining contestants were mostly unfamiliar to me, but that didn't stop me from enjoying the experience. The show itself was funny, entertaining, and full of drama. I've always enjoyed the Sidemen's projects, and Outside delivered much of what I expected: interesting challenges, shifting alliances, unexpected decisions, and the kind of interpersonal drama that makes reality television so addictive. However, Louis was a particularly frustrating contestant to watch. At times, he came across as selfish, pompous, and impulsive, with very little self-control when it came to spending money. He managed to spend almost £300,000 from the million-pound prize pool, and honestly, I struggled to understand his thought process. How do you burn through that much money in a competition where everyone's actions affect the final prize? What frustrated me even more was that the other contestants didn't get rid of him early enough. They allowed the situation to continue, and eventually, they had to deal with the consequences. It was one of those moments when you're watching a reality show and practically shouting at the screen because you can see the problem coming before the contestants seem willing to do anything about it. Of course, that is part of what makes a show like this entertaining. The contestants aren't always going to make the smartest decisions, and sometimes their poor judgment becomes the very thing that drives the story forward.

There were alliances, betrayals, arguments, and plenty of drama to keep things interesting. And when it finally came down to the winner, I was genuinely happy that Chip took the prize. I'm so glad he won! It was satisfying to see how everything played out, especially after all the chaos surrounding the money and the contestants' decisions.

I also really enjoyed the reunion. I appreciated the fact that it came almost immediately after the main show, giving us the opportunity to see the contestants confront one another, revisit their disagreements, and address some of the things that had happened during the competition. Sometimes, the reunion is just as entertaining as the show itself, and this one was a welcome addition. Final verdict: Outside is a fun, engaging reality game show that is perfect for casual viewing. If you're looking for something entertaining to watch while eating, doing the dishes, or simply trying to unwind, this is worth checking out. The challenges are enjoyable, the drama keeps things moving, and the contestants will give you plenty of reasons to laugh, roll your eyes, or become thoroughly irritated with their behaviour. You might not agree with everyone's decisions, and some contestants will test your patience, but that's part of the fun. Overall, I enjoyed Outside, and the Sidemen have delivered another entertaining project that kept me invested until the end.