Channel 4 has issued a statement ahead of the release of its new documentary on controversial OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue, which includes several explicit sex scenes.
The documentary, titled 1000 Men and Me: The Bonnie Blue Story, focuses on her highly publicised stunts, including having sex with over 1,000 men in just 12 hours.
The film aims to explore what lies beyond the online outrage — offering a deeper look into the 26-year-old’s chaotic world and her online infamy.
Bonnie, who worked with Channel 4 on the doc, opens the film by saying: “Everyone has sex; just some of us film it”.
The documentary has sparked criticism for giving a platform to the controversial adult performer and for its inclusion of numerous explicit scenes.
In a statement to the Mirror, Channel 4 defended its decision to move forward with the project.
“Tia Billinger, known by her stage name Bonnie Blue, has attracted global attention and earned millions over the past year. 1000 Men and Me: The Bonnie Blue Story is an observational documentary in which director Victoria Silver follows Tia’s life over a six-month period,” the statement read.
“The film critically examines Tia’s approach, the provocative nature of her online presence, and includes perspectives from colleagues and collaborators to better understand her polarising business model.”
Channel 4 stated that including multiple sex scenes featuring Bonnie was essential to accurately portray her reality.
“Careful consideration has been given to the content and the way in which it is included,” the statement continued.
“The explicit content in the documentary is editorially justified and provides essential context; making pornographic content is Bonnie’s job, and this film is about her work and the response to it.
“Crucially, the content is presented in a non-gratuitous manner and viewers will be alerted of the sexual content in a programme warning at the start to ensure they understand from the outset the nature of the programme.”
Before a screening of the doc, commissioning editor Tim Hancock said: “I believe it is Channel 4’s job to tell stories like this, trying to get behind the truth of the headlines. We film real stories in real time. We are very proud to do films like this.”
Meanwhile, director Victoria Silver said: “Bonnie Blue refuses to conform to public opinion and lives life by her own rules. At a time when factual TV is awash with retrospective stories.
“I wanted to capture the energy of a live and evolving story, with a woman at the heart of it who’s living her life in such a bold way.”
The NSFW star has claimed she was earning hundreds of thousands of dollars each month on OnlyFans before being banned, reportedly due to the now-infamous 2,000-person “petting zoo” event.
The event featured her bound and naked inside a glass box in a private London residence, broadcast as part of a 24-hour live stream.
After she was banned from OnlyFans, a spokesperson for the adult app said: “Extreme ‘challenge content is not available on OnlyFans and is not permitted under our Acceptable Use Policy and Terms of Service.
“Any breach of our Terms of Service results in content or account deactivation.”
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