These “Reality TV” Shows Are Lying To You

Published on 08/06/2021
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Survivor

Survivor is a reality show in which contestants are divided into teams and transported to the wilderness, where they must fend for themselves while competing in challenges. Unfortunately, many of the competitions and challenges turned out to be a ruse. The producers admitted that they had to hire body doubles for some of the challenges. In addition, much of the footage had to be reenacted. Stacey Stillman, a former contestant, claims that her eviction from the show was rigged.

Survivor

Survivor

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American Idol

The first episode of this massively popular television show aired in 2001. It is predicated on a simple premise. They held auditions all over the country until they found the true American Idol winner. The overwhelming majority of the tens of millions of hopefuls will be let down. Prior to the auditions, scouts were said to be on the lookout for the most talented singers. Isn’t it heartbreaking to learn that everything was a ruse?

American Idol

American Idol

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