More than anything else, pro wrestling matches are essentially displays of choreographed stunts. So we can’t really hold it against “Total Divas” for being fake as well.
This show supposedly follows pro-wrestling women and their behind-the-scenes intrigue. However, most of the show is scripted, as confirmed by some of the participants.
Dancing With the Stars
"Dancing With The Stars" has been on for more than 20 seasons and it keeps raking in some serious viewership. You may have noticed that some of these stars appear pretty professional prancing on the dance floor.
Some reports claim that the producers regularly interfere with votes and use elimination as a threat held over the heads of participants who don't follow directions.
American Pickers
Watching "American Pickers" on the History Channel will have you thinking people are natural-born hagglers. You might be surprised, however, to learn that most of the items featured on the show have a price that was agreed upon off-camera.
There is an actual screening process involved designed to make sure that the items aired have some sort of entertainment value.
Guy's Grocery Games
Guy Fieri has transitioned into a career as a celebrity chef a long time ago. His show involves challenging other chefs with culinary tasks.
Flavortown Market, the famous grocery store where the challenges take place, is all fake. Well, the products are real, and so are the aisles, but that food that isn't being used gets donated to local charities.
Chopped
Compared to other shows on this list, a lot of what you see on "Chopped" is actually real. However, there are some adjustments.
One such adjustment is letting the judges try the food when the time is up so they don't have to eat it at room temp. Also, the producers sometimes stir the pot by hiding some pantry items or deliberately stocking it with a limited amount of a certain product.