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’. The show ran from 2002 to 2005 and proved audiences were interested in these kinds of shows.
Ok, yes, those are in fact their real names, but eventually, it came out that most of the show’s events were actually scripted. ‘The Osbournes’ simply came up with crazy ideas before each episode. Crazy, right?
American Idol
'American Idol' was one of the pioneers in the reality audition TV show format. The show pitted various candidates against its veteran judges and often ended up in some hilarious performances.
It’s been reported that the show’s producers send talent scouts to make sure they have a few winners at the end of each episode, and fills the rest of the time with terrible participants who are known flops ahead of time. Talentless and fake.
Cake Boss
It was inevitable that the popularity of reality cooking shows would eventually lead to one about cakes. Unfortunately, 'Cake Boss' really takes the cake when it comes to exaggerating drama and controversies.
The store’s owner, 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. Not so sweet but sugar-coated and fake!
Love Is Blind
"Love Is Blind" is a delicious little show, but was any of it real? Well, it turns out that at least some of it was fake. Season 1 contestants said they got to talk to each about the fact they would refuse the marriage proposal, before the actual proposal ceremony.
Still, in the ceremony itself, when the girl says no, the guy acts surprised. That sounds fake to us!
Too Hot to Handle
"Too Hot to Handle" is very much like its name, but we still enjoy it very much. One contestant came forward saying that while production didn't tell him what to say or do, they did influence his decisions.
Basically, they tried to 'encourage' participants to do what they think will make the show more dramatic. One part that was very real though, is the fact that participants were not allowed any form of sensual satisfaction.