"If you've ever watched an episode of Jeopardy, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, or any TV game show or competition, chances are you've wondered what actually goes on behind the scenes. So, Redditor u/Meme_Lord4522 asked, "People who have been on game shows, what are some things that watchers don't know?" Here's what people said, along with some members of the BuzzFeed Community. Note: These stories have not been verified. The people who submitted stories are supposedly speaking from their own experiences."
""I won the Showcase Showdown on The Price Is Right in 2012. The day is LONG. Start standing in line around 6 a.m.; then you're put through quick interviews. They ask your name, where you're from, and what you do for work. I have no idea why they picked me because my answers were pretty unenthusiastic, and I was just happy to be in the audience.""
""No one hails the Cash Cab. It's all a setup, though the contestants don't necessarily know they're about to be on the show. They also pull you out of the cab after the initial scheme, set everything up then send you on your way. You also get a check, not actual cash." "I had a cousin win my country's version of Survivor. He finished the final competition about 45 minutes"
Many participants and audience members describe game shows and reality competitions as staged and tightly produced. Producers and handlers often control on-camera actions, assist or redo tasks, and manage presentation details such as plating and pacing. Some shows set up scenarios in advance, sometimes without contestant awareness, and prize delivery can be via checks rather than cash. Selection processes can require long mornings, rapid interviewer screening, and unpredictable calls to participate. Editing and selective cutting can alter perceived outcomes, timing, and contestant advantage. Numerous firsthand accounts claim these practices, though they remain unverified.
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