Friday, June 28, 2013

Some Things To Think About If You Want To Know How To Get On A Reality TV Show

By Alyssa McCall


Many television programmes over the last decade or so, in countries across the world, have been what is often termed 'reality television.' Despite its name, this usually involves placing people in a group in a highly contrived situation, and then filming and broadcasting what unfolds. It has proved to be a route into often brief celebrity for many people, so it might be worth you knowing how to get on a reality TV show.

You might see going on a reality television show as a way of beginning a career in the media. If you do, then you must be aware of just how competitive and cut-throat the entire process can be. There are many negative consequences which can result from becoming involved in this sort of situation.

So if you want to be on television in a programme like this, there are several serious considerations that you must make. The first thing that you need to know is that your entire life story will become public property, to be scrutinised by unsympathetic journalists and a harsh public. You are likely to be the subject of many conversations, with very little that is said likely to be pleasant.

Indeed, quite a lot of it will probably be very unpleasant indeed, with many people from your past, such as your ex-boyfriend or girlfriend, or even your teachers, being subject to public scrutiny. As well as you being in the public eye, your parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, will all become public property. As well as you being able to withstand it all, you have to ask whether they can too.

The next thing to consider before you take the plunge into the weird and occasionally wonderful world of reality television is whether you are prepared to make yourself look foolish. You are likely to be set a series of tasks to complete in many shows, many of which are likely to be humiliating in some way. Some of these activities will also be disgusting or revolting, so you must ready for it.

There is also the way in which the other people on the programme treat you which you would be wise to think about. People in competitive environments can be absolutely vile to each other, and the egos on display in this kind of television are often very large indeed. When the groups decides to exclude you at some stage, which they might well do, then you need to able to cope with that, in public.

If you are satisfied that you can handle all of the likely negative consequences which might result from your attempt to become something of a celebrity, then you can think about the actual process of becoming part of a programme. The most straightforward way of doing this is to look out for casting calls from your favourite programmes. Many programmes invite hopefuls along to specific locations for auditions when they are planning a new season.

Anyone who wonders how to get on a reality TV show has many things to consider. They need to think about whether they, and those who are close to them, can really handle the attention. If they cannot, then you should give up the idea.




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