A 'warning' sign put up in Bondi Beach has left locals infuriated after a production company has seemingly banned 'unattractive' people from stepping on set during filming of a new TV show.
A new micro-reality TV series called Flex is currently being filmed in the tourist hot spot, 'documenting the lives of eight good-looking locals'.
However, a notice put up on set at Bondi Pavilion has some people fuming, as producers insisted that only 'attractive' people were allowed in the background of the cameras - but Daily Mail can reveal not everything is as it seems.
, the founder of the production company Ronde, which is producing the TV series, has said the signs are a tongue-in-cheek commentary about the theme of the new show.
'Flex obviously features fit and attractive people, trying to navigate life, career, love and body image in the Eastern Suburbs,' he said.
'There is a very strong association of the Eastern Suburbs with vanity and elitism, so it was a running joke amongst the Ronde team to lean into this perception during filming in a way that can drive a bit of conversation around what it is we're making.'
A 'warning' sign put up in Bondi has left locals infuriated after a filming company banned 'unattractive' people from their set
'We wanted the public to ask questions, speak to the producers and spread the word,' he added.
The signs plastered around the filming set read: 'Warning. Filming in progress. Bondi-based micro-reality TV series - Flex.
'We are If you enter this area, you may be captured on film.
'If you think you're fit and/or attractive enough to get featured in the background, please make yourself known to our production team.'
'If you feel this isn't you, please stay out of the shot. We appreciate your patience and thank you for your cooperation,' it continued.
Hundreds of people raged when a photo of the sign was shared online.
'Here we go, the new era has officially arrived,' one person said.
'A stunning showcase of self-absorption, shallow thinking, and the unwavering confidence of people who contribute absolutely nothing of substance.'
How do you feel about shows that openly celebrate looks and exclude those who don't "fit the image"?
A new micro-reality TV series called Flex is currently being filmed in the tourist hot spot, 'documenting the lives of eight good-looking locals'. Pictured: one of the cast members
But a notice put up on set at Bondi Pavilion has some people fuming as producers say only 'attractive' people can be caught in the background of the cameras
'How revolting is that verbiage?' another added. 'Imagine being so vain and self-involved that you would approach the producers... and just what?
