Keep scrolling to find out the details on the filming process from the folks who’ve experienced it firsthand. Spoiler: Die-hard fans of the genre will be heartbroken. But that’s okay. It’s nothing aLove It or List Itmarathon can’t fix.
Producers ‘Beg’ For Emotional Experiences
“I made it through a few rounds for a well-known singing show and they beg you for sob stories. On my very first application form, I was asked about the most difficult moment in my life, what obstacles I’d overcome to be there, had I ever experienced bullying, etc. They pretty much make you tell them a sob story. So I wrote all about my heartbreak when I ran out of coffee.”
Sometimes The Show’s Endings Don’t Align With Real Life
“My aunt and uncle were onLove It Or List Itand they had them record both endings. The network chose which one they thought was best. They are still in the house and they love it, but the show says they listed it.”
Enthusiasm Is A Requirement
“My friend was onWhat Not to Wear, and I was in the audience of people who were there to react when she came out from behind the curtain with her new look. She came out over and over again, but our cheering was never enthusiastic enough for the producers. After about 10 takes, we were screaming our heads off, totally hysterical, as if we’d just seen her rise from the dead. So that part was fake; I thought she just looked alright.”
‘Blind Dates’ On Dating Shows Aren’t What They Seem
“My cousin was on a Toronto dating show calledMatchmakermany years ago. She said it was completely scripted and she met her ‘blind date’ before filming so the producers could go over the script with them. They were given a list of ridiculous and racy questions to ask each other and encouraged to make out if they actually liked each other or to cause a scene and be dramatic if they didn’t really click.”
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Lying About Your Marital Status Is Okay
“My daughter and her boyfriend were onDivorce Court. They were not married, and the show’s producers helped them tailor their story (which was completely made-up) to be more interesting. They are now married and since they’ve already been ‘divorced,’ it should last forever.”
Producers Train Contestants On ‘How To Smile’
“Everything onPawn Starsis scripted too. They bought a Jeep from my friend and he was even told when and how to smile or smirk when giving the interview.”
Re-Shooting A Scene Happens More Often Than You Think
“Some friends of mine went onCash Cab. One guy was chosen the day before and was told to come with up to four friends to a certain spot the next afternoon. They met a producer who hailed the cab and were told they were going to ‘a game show.’ They had to reshoot getting into the cab because my one friend said something like, ‘What are the chances?! We’re on our way to another game show!'”
Participants Aren’t Always Portrayed In The Best Light
Baking Show Contestants Get Additional Time In The Kitchen
There Are Auditions Before Getting ToTheAudition On Singing Competitions
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source: people.com
