No Tears, No Screen Time
Competition reality shows would like you to believe that they select contestants and winners based on merit alone. After all, a merit-based approach is the best way to ensure that the most deserving cast member wins. But behind the scenes, the selection process for these shows is not as talent-focused as you would hope.
Reality show creators know what sells, and emotional moments are on that list. In some cases, if you are not prepared to shed a tear or two, you won’t get a chance to be on screen at all. That’s what happened to the Marine in this story, who, despite having great cooking skills, did not get a spot on a reality show because he would not cry on camera about his divorce. At least he left with his dignity intact.