Reality Shows That Are Totally Fake

Long Island Medium

TV psychic Theresa Caputo isn’t as mystical as she seems. Researchers discovered she does extensive social media stalking on people before her readings. This, combined with clever tricks, creates an illusion of psychic abilities. So, next time, think twice before believing in TV psychics’ magic.

Fixer Upper

Fixer Upper isn’t fully real. Yes, the family’s reactions are genuine, but the fancy furniture you see on TV isn’t theirs – it’s taken away after filming. Conversations are live, but guests sometimes redo things for better shots. So, it’s more like a story based on truth than a real documentary.

Beachfront Bargain Hunt

The picky couple on the show already bought a house. They’re just pretending to look at other homes for TV. To be on the show, buyers must have a home already. No real house hunting here!

Mountain Men

On Mountain Men, what you see isn’t always real. The tough personas are just for TV, and the stars have more money than it seems. The dangerous moments? Most are scripted, like a wolf encounter that used friendly dogs. It’s all part of the show!

Designed to Sell

HGTV’s show “Designed to Sell” tackles a tricky situation when guests aren’t selling their house soon. They create a fake open house, using friends and family as pretend buyers. Guests film different endings for sell-or-not-sell scenarios. Despite some hidden repairs, the show cleverly adapts to the challenges.

Keeping Up with the Kardashians

The Mediterranean family home shown in “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” exterior shots isn’t Kris Jenner’s actual residence. The real house was vacant during filming and was used as a stand-in until it was sold in 2018. The show often stages conflicts and even fake marriage proposals for higher ratings, making it more scripted than real. In essence, much of what we see on the show is a carefully crafted performance.