Reality TV Shows That Are Totally Scripted

The Voice

While the singers on the show really can sing, they might not be as hard-pressed as you might think. Apparently, the application form asks for the applicant's most difficult experience. The entire basis of the show is selling a good story, so the producers use the story told on the application and spin it into a tragic moment and reason to root for someone.

The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.