7. The Hills
These reality shows seemed to have it all—backstabbing, relationship drama, and teenage angst—providing the perfect ingredients for an engaging watch. However, behind the scenes, the reality was far from spontaneous. In a surprising revelation, Spencer Pratt disclosed that scenes were meticulously scripted and executed to the extreme. For instance, Pratt and Heidi Montag had to shoot a scene where she believed she was ‘pregnant’ a staggering fifteen times, with Pratt feigning outrage each time.
Further unraveling the scripted nature, producers openly admitted to strategically casting certain characters, such as Lauren’s best friend at work, based on their potential to stir up drama. Explore the orchestrated drama and manufactured conflicts that went into creating the illusion of reality in these shows, adding a new layer to the scripted world they presented.
