The ancient athenians had the same problems we now face today. Idol worshipping celebrities and athletes and rich people.
Plato argued it makes flawed characters look glamorous. That people would dismiss their bad qualities to focus on their status thus making their bad qualities acceptable.
He argues that it wasn't status that should have been the focus but rather wisdom, experience, honor and other similar values. That we should make those people the ones we aspire to be and role models for society..