Gamblers say they are entertained by gambling, but there is a line that gets crossed when they dont find it fun, but carry on. But if he didnt ask, you would miss an important part of what its like to lose. Obviously Louis is smart enough to know theyre having a bad time. Distancing himself from that type of format for a while may be helpful to him in the long run when it comes to gaining the trust of potential interview subjects. Its a simple question but it gets interesting responses. People still expect that Louis is out to expose them. He is very well known in both the UK and the US. Maybe Louis is done with talking to the most controversial figures in pop culture because he realises that, in today's world, shining a spotlight on them, gives them a platform to share whatever views they have and amplifies their voice.

I think I would find it completely demoralising to have dedicated my life's work to documenting the truth and uncovering something about the human condition only to now be living in an age where facts do not matter, ethical journalism is under attack and there are too many people out there who are ready to weaponise their own controversy because any engagement good or bad, raises their profile and makes them wealthier. He genuinely seemed broken and exasperated after the Forbidden America Series. Lifestyle, Society 7.36 Louis Theroux following the lives of high and low. I think Louis seemed totally bewildered and shaken by just how dark this post-truth media landscape has become.