The Osbournes
One of the first reality TV shows to follow a family of semi-lunatics around while they engage in a lot of drama was ‘The Osbournes”.
It eventually came out that most of the show’s events were actually scripted. The Osbournes themselves simply came up with crazy ideas before each episode.
Cake Boss
It was inevitable that the popularity of reality shows would eventually lead to one about cakes. Unfortunately, "Cake Boss" really takes the cake when it comes to exaggerating drama and controversies.
Valastro is often reported to not even work in his shop when the show isn’t filming. Some of the weddings were also reported as fake.
American Idol
"American Idol" was one of the pioneers in the reality audition TV show format.
Turns out, the show’s producers send talent scouts to make sure they have a few winners at the end of each episode and fill the rest of the time with terrible participants who are known as flops ahead of time.
Say Yes to the Dress
"Say Yes To The Dress" basically follows a bride’s journey while finding the ideal wedding dress. Many people that have attended the show’s sets have claimed that a lot of the participant’s reactions were rehearsed and dramatized.
The bridal boutique featured in the show was also exaggerated in its size and popularity.
Hell’s Kitchen
Gordon Ramsey used "Hell’s Kitchen" to become a household figure and is regularly shown yelling at some of the show’s less competent participants.
Sadly, not only is most of the show scripted but many of the actual customers of the restaurant are paid actors!