It was inevitable that the popularity of reality shows would eventually lead to one about cakes. Unfortunately, “Cake Boss” really takes the cake when it comes to exaggerating drama and controversies.
Valastro is often reported to not even work in his shop when the show isn’t filming. Some of the weddings were also reported as fake.
How much reality exactly goes into "Little People Big World" is a question unanswered. Now, however, we know that at least one person involved was not happy with it. Keep reading to learn more about the degree of actual reality in some of the most successful reality shows out there.
Whether we admit it or not, we all enjoy watching reality shows from time to time and yelling at our TV sets.
In truth, most of these so-called “reality shows” are actually staged and predetermined. They involve carefully crafted scenarios, archetypal actors, or sometimes even both. Just to prove it, we've gathered a list of the world's most popular reality TV shows that surprisingly do not depict reality at all.
The Osbournes
One of the first reality TV shows to follow a family of semi-lunatics around while they engage in a lot of drama was 'The Osbournes".
It eventually came out that most of the show’s events were actually scripted. The Osbournes themselves simply came up with crazy ideas before each episode.
American Idol
"American Idol" was one of the pioneers in the reality audition TV show format.
Turns out, the show’s producers send talent scouts to make sure they have a few winners at the end of each episode and fill the rest of the time with terrible participants who are known as flops ahead of time.
Say Yes to the Dress
"Say Yes To The Dress" basically follows a bride’s journey while finding the ideal wedding dress. Many people that have attended the show’s sets have claimed that a lot of the participant’s reactions were rehearsed and dramatized.
The bridal boutique featured in the show was also exaggerated in its size and popularity.