46 People Are Sharing the Things They Know Must Be True But Have No Way of Proving

At this point, we’re all pretty aware that “reality” television is not very realistic. While it might not be scripted per se, people are working behind the scenes to orchestrate a specific outcome. With that in mind, it’s not a stretch to speculate that TV talent shows secretly plant the people they want to audition. 

Even if they tried out before the show’s filming, producers hone in on people with inspiring stories rather than raw talent. On top of that, the judges on these shows almost surely know the questions they’re supposed to ask ahead of time. If everything seems off the cuff and natural, that’s just because the producers make sure it looks that way.