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24 Secrets From The Sets Of Reality TV Shows

Jessica L. Yarbrough

Updated September 26, 2019 211.2k views24 items

Have you ever wondered what reality television sets are like? In the nearly 20 years since the genre took over our television screens, rumors have swirled about how much "reality" these programs really show. A recent Reddit thread asked insiders to dish the dirt on reality TV secrets - and damn, did the crew and cast members deliver! Here are the most shocking reality show production secrets, revealed.

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