Reality Shows That Are Totally Fake

The Real Housewives

Go ahead, believe that The Real Housewives isn’t scripted. However, do you know who disagrees? Teresa Giudice, a real housewife in New Jersey, who during a public court trial was caught swearing, under oath, that the show was scripted. Well, that’s that. Most of the fights are planned, staged, and/or dramatized for TV, the stars are all actors and the fancy lifestyles seemingly exhibited on the series hide the fact that many of them are actually facing crippling debt, and simply living above their means via heavy credit usage. Doesn’t sound so great, when you think of it that way.

Naked and Afraid

Contestants disclosed that civilization was nearby during filming. In one instance, music and local kids were heard and seen nearby. The show’s editing manipulates storylines and events. For example, a contestant’s food poisoning was misrepresented as her fault.

Property Brothers

The Property Brothers, Jonathan and Drew Scott, are TV stars who used to work in real estate. Now, they act on camera, but the house-hunting process on their show is staged. Clients are already supposed to have a home under contract. Their on-screen stress is just acting; that’s what the Scott brothers do.

American Idol

Months before American Idol, scouts and producers pick main contestants and bad performers. These singers go through multiple auditions before facing the judges. Surprisingly, contestants often don’t know if they’re chosen for talent or entertainment value until they perform on stage. The show’s selection process is more scripted than it appears.

Breaking Amish

Breaking Amish was a show about Amish youth in NYC, but it was fake. TLC didn’t fact-check. Stars claimed to be newbies but had prior relationships and issues. The truth surfaced, leading to the show’s quick end.

Mystery Diners

On Mystery Diners, restaurant owners ask host Charles Stiles for help, but it turns out the show is fake. Former employees revealed that the misbehaving workers are actors, not real staff. In one case, a supposed chef was actually an actor with a production studio.