Filming Go Back To Where You Came From was a terrible experience.

Nathan, a contestant on Channel 4's latest and perhaps most controversial program, recently opened up about his experience on the show. "Go Back To Where You Came From" has been receiving immense backlash for its portrayal of immigration and its attempt to bring people together to discuss this pressing issue that our country is facing. Nathan, along with five other "opinionated" Brits with varying views on immigration, was put in the shoes of asylum seekers as they made the dangerous journey to the UK.

The show aims to give viewers an unflinching look at the reality of immigration by showing them the vulnerability and desperation of those fleeing their homes and often leaving their families behind in search of a better life. However, despite showing horrific scenes from refugee camps in Somalia and war-torn Syria, Nathan believes that the show has not been successful in bringing people together. "My opinion hasn't changed to the point of opening borders and letting everyone in," he told Metro. "But I understand more now about why they're doing it, as opposed to being naive and just thinking the stereotypical stuff of them coming here for benefits."

The show has been widely condemned and described as a combination of "A Place in the Sun" and "Benefits Street." Amnesty International has also called it "deeply disappointing" to turn real-life experiences into sensational TV. Nathan, a 32-year-old father from Yorkshire, was one of the contestants on the show. He opened the program by saying, "Supporting illegal immigration is like supporting rape and murder," and made his strong views on immigrants traveling in the back of vans known.

As a haulage business owner, Nathan's fears of being fined £10,000 if one of his vans has an illegal immigrant inside were the driving force behind his strong opinions. But his views started to change as he heard the stories of those facing war, FGM, poverty, and immediate danger in Somalia. "My opinion hasn't changed to the point of opening borders and letting everyone in," he explained. "But I understand more now about why they're doing it, as opposed to being naive and just thinking the stereotypical stuff of them coming here for benefits."

Nathan believes that the show has sparked important conversations about immigration, but it has also highlighted the divide between people's opinions on the topic. "It's such a diverse topic, you're never going to be in the middle," he said. "You've got two ears and one mouth, so you should listen twice as hard as you speak with this show, because you've got to listen to it from my side, and you've got to listen to it from all the contestants' sides, because we've all got our own opinions."

Despite gaining some understanding through his experience on the show, Nathan's views remain firm on certain aspects of immigration. He recalls one particular conversation about female genital mutilation, which opened his eyes to the horror of the practice. "I can't believe what those women have been through," he said. "It's just horrific, absolutely horrific." Nathan also admits that the moments that truly changed his perspective were the ones involving children. "I'll never forget any of the kids we met while we were over there because it is just wrong," he said. "Seeing all these kids fighting for their lives, it'll stay with me till the day I die."

Nathan's experience on the show has not only changed his views, but it has also sparked important conversations with those around him. He has been telling his friends about the "horrendous" things he witnessed, and it has made them realize how lucky they are. "I tell my mates, you don't know how lucky you are," he said.

"Go Back To Where You Came From" may not have succeeded in bringing people together on the topic of immigration, but it has sparked important conversations and opened many eyes to the harsh realities facing immigrants and refugees. Nathan's journey on the show serves as a reminder that it's important to listen and learn from all sides of a debate, no matter how controversial or divided it may be.

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