A Different Reality: Ex-Participants Are Giving Us A Sneak Peak Into The Curious World of Reality TV Shows

Some people try for years to appear on their favorite reality shows with no success. But even if you make it on to the show of your choice, there is no guarantee that you’ll get any air time, even if the camera crew captured a lot of footage of you. Instead, the final cut reflects a very selective editing process.

The person in this story participated in filming for Scared Straight but never appeared on the show. Since the producers of that show are interested in sharing the most poignant moments, most of the footage they capture does not air. After all, as these producers know, dull moments do not make for captivating TV episodes.