A few years ago, their decision to feature braless news anchors stirred up emotions — and to this day, people are still debating whether it was bold and innovative or simply crossing the line.
In an era where women have fought hard for equality in the workplace, respect for their dignity, and an end to being objectified in the media, an Albanian news program reignited the controversy with a stunningly bold choice.
Back in 2016, TV channel ZJARR garnered headlines by using a provocative format — featuring scantily clad anchors — to attract viewers and boost ratings.
The TV presenters wore open jackets with nothing underneath while delivering the latest news. It sparked a significant buzz in Albania, a small and conservative country in the Balkans, Europe.
According to the TV station’s owner, the approach was a success — and perhaps even a necessity, considering Albania’s history.
For 40 years, the country was held hostage by Enver Hoxha, a notorious communist dictator who ruled from 1944 until his death in 1985. His regime was defined by strict censorship, civil oppression, and an atmosphere of social mistrust.
”In Albania, where the news is manipulated by political powers, the audience needed a medium that would present the information like it is – naked,” Zjarr TV owner Ismet Drishti told AFP in 2016.
”A bit unconventional”
Drishti assured that their hosts’ nudity was a way to demonstrate transparency and impartiality on television.
”We don’t sell sex, we reproduce the news as it is. It’s both symbolic and good publicity,” said Drishti.
Since it was so successful, the owners wanted to expand the concept. For a while, Zjarr TV considered also broadcasting news bulletins in French and English with ”bare information,” following the same model.
The concept also turned the channel’s presenters into major stars. One was Enki Bracaj, 21, who hosted an international news program. Her eye-catching outfits, which often revealed her cleavage, apparently resonated with many viewers, leading to soaring ratings.
”Most agree that her presentation style is a bit unconventional, but we are actively working on that. Honestly, it doesn’t seem to be hurting her viewer ratings at all,” a spokesperson for the channel commented.
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