The modern world is full of guilty pleasures, especially when it comes down to what we're willing to watch on the television. A modern invention that seems to be all over television is the reality genre. However, do we really know everything there is to know about reality television?

No matter how much people watch it, we've decided that so many of us actually have no idea what goes on behind the scenes of reality television. We wanted to take a look at the secrets that are often kept from us so that we don't actually have to face the reality behind reality television!

So, if people are ready to take a look at some uncomfortable truths, we think it's about time to dive in. It has been difficult to enjoy reality television ever since we found these things out, but it's always best to be informed!

20 Humiliation Is Important

Producers on these shows will go to great lengths in an attempt to humiliate the people involved. Whether they do this by editing footage to make them look stupid, or put them into situations that are awkward and difficult for them to manage, they know that the audience loves a bit of humiliation.

19 Reality Doesn't Mean Real

We like to think that everything that we see on a reality show is, well, real. However, anyone that is involved with their production will know that this isn't always the case. Not only will the producers ensure that the shows are edited down massively, but they will even tell those involved what to say!

18 The Endings Are Often Forced

Yes, believe it or not, but the people in charge will often film more than just one ending, before choosing which one they think the audience will like the best. We don't know about everyone else, but that doesn't sound anything like reality to us.

17 Editing Is Manipulation

There was a time when we knew that we could believe something we had seen and heard, but those days are long gone in the modern world of technology. Through the magic of editing, producers can make it look like conversations happened between two people that never actually did...

16 Judges Don't Have The Final Say

We are led to believe that the people in charge on these shows are the judges, but that is rarely the case. Despite what the judges say, the final say comes down to the producer. They will pick and choose who they think will make for a better show, rather than the person who deserves it.

15 Nobody' Past Is Safe

A lot of these shows are built on drama and scandal, so anyone that is welcomed onto one of them can be sure that the producers have scoured their past. Not only does this cover their backs, but it also allows them to conveniently use this knowledge to create tension.

14 The More Flawed The Better

It should come as no surprise at this point that the people in charge of these shows are looking for ratings and little else. Therefore, they're hoping that flawed people will want to be a part of their show. This gives them something that they can exploit throughout the show to keep people watching.

13 The Pay Is Low

Some of these shows are about people who already have a lot of money, but the ones about random citizens offer them money. While they will be able to cash in on their fifteen minutes of fame once they're off the show, they only receive a small stipend and have their expenses covered, if they're lucky!

12 Jobs Take Much Longer

Whenever anyone is tasked with performing a job on a show, such as baking a cake or taking part in some DIY, it is made out that it only takes a day or two. It actually takes much longer but the film is edited to make it seem quicker than it was.

11 Location Is Decided By Budget

If people are watching a reality show and the people on camera are outside, it's usually a good sign that they have a low budget. Filming outside costs a lot less. Some people even use their own homes as sets so that they can keep the pricing down. A lot of ways to cut corners!