Reality Shows That Are Totally Fake

Reality TV is all around us, from home renovation shows to programs like Pawn Stars. However, what you see on screen isn’t always as real as it seems. Producers go to great lengths to create fake scenarios, stage scenes, and even write scripts.

After learning these facts, you’ll never see your favorite reality shows the same way again. Share these surprising revelations with your friends to let them in on the secret too!

Pawn Stars

Pawn Stars might seem real, but it’s not. The people and shop are genuine, but customer interactions are staged. Stars like Rick Harrison don’t work at the counters and scenes are planned beforehand. Items are cleaned, vetted, and customers sign consent forms. It’s a TV show, not a real pawn shop.

Love It or List It

Most families on the show don’t plan to move; HGTV renovates their homes. Couples’ arguments are staged, and the big problems are known beforehand. The houses they explore aren’t for sale, and some stay in their renovated homes. Hosts Hilary and David are actors, not renovators.

Duck Dynasty

Before Duck Dynasty aired, the stars looked different – no beards, fancy clothes. Those fights you see? They’re planned, not real. Producers create tension, and the cast acts it out. Even the swearing is sometimes added in!

House Hunters

House Hunters is a show where people find homes, something we all understand. But here’s the catch: the houses they visit aren’t real options. Surprisingly, the families have already bought a house before filming begins. The big budgets and interactions you see? All scripted and staged for TV magic.

Jersey Shore

Some drama on Jersey Shore might be real, but a lot is exaggerated. Producers picked people who stayed overnight, fights were staged, and most weren’t from New Jersey. And guess what? “Snooki” was just a joke nickname that stuck.