The reality behind “American Idol” is that the main characters are actually chosen months in advance. Same for the terrible singers we all laugh at as well. They’re moved forward solely for entertainment purposes.
Many tell-all stories have emerged from this long-running talent show, and it’s become evident that “American Idol” is as scripted as all the other reality shows on our list. The show’s talent scouts and producers hold auditions to whittle down thousands of eager singers months before the panel of judges visits the city.
The Bachelor
"The Bachelor" and its sister show, "The Bachelorette", have been around for a while now. As you’ve probably guessed by now, despite this reality show's aim, the couples don’t tend to pass the test of time, as they often split before their wedding date and if they do tie the knot, divorce usually is right around the corner.
Many of the scenarios on the show are scripted or edited into more dramatic storylines, and the experienced producers have become pretty good at picking the suitors who they know the viewers will love. So, after choosing the contestants they carefully arrange situations to make the show as entertaining as possible and even make sure the person they want ends up as the winner, or at least, a runner-up.
The Real Housewives
Don't let the name of this popular show fool you because there's not much that's "real" about "The Real Housewives". The character's storylines and the dramatic arguments are mostly fake. If you've ever watched the show, you're familiar with Teresa Giudice, a real New Jersey Housewife. During her very public court trial, she was caught on record swearing under oath that the show was scripted.
She admitted that most of the fights are planned and/or dramatized for the viewers' entertainment. The stars of the show, are basically actors. And despite the fancy lifestyles they exhibit on the show, the truth is, many of them are actually facing crippling debt, living above their means, dependent on their credit cards. If that's real, we don't what anything to do with it.
The Biggest Loser
In "The Biggest Loser" season 15 Rachel Frederickson started this intense weight-loss reality competition weighing a hefty 260 pounds (118 kg) and clocked out weighing a worrying 105 pounds (47 kg) on the season finale weigh-in. Later, trainers Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper admitted that they were shocked by her frail appearance, feeling both stunned and concerned that she had lost more weight than necessary.
Frederickson defended herself saying that her dramatic loss was in an effort to secure the win in the competition and she did! After the final weigh-in, she put some needed weight back on, and we're sure she enjoyed doing it.
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
There was a brief moment in time when "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" was an international phenomenon, and the show's home network, TLC, did some impressive numbers thanks to it. Unfortunately, it didn't last as long as they hoped it would.
The network was forced to cancel the program after it was revealed one of the stars, Mama June, was accused of inappropriate and illegal behavior that couldn't be waved.