Reality TV Shows That Lied Straight To Your Face

Most people know that reality TV doesn't always represent "reality," but just how fake can these shows get? The answer: really, really, really fake.

With the backstabbing, cast member brawls and tear-filled confessionals, reality TV isn't exactly known for its ethics. After all, who would watch a Survivor where nobody was voted off and everyone got along?

Celebrity scandals can spread faster than the common cold, and fortunately for those of us who can't help but love drama, the vast world of reality TV offers no shortage of material chock-full of sordid secrets and improper affairs. Though viewers have probably come to expect the unexpected on their favorite hit shows, there have still been major on-screen debacles that managed to catch audiences off guard, though it did nothing to boost public opinion ... or one's faith in humanity.

It's really no secret that what we see from reality TV isn't exactly reality. We've always had a sneaking suspicion that the drama was staged. We knew that many of the backstories told were amplified and made bigger. But finding proof of that is a little harder than thinking it.

The notion that reality TV is often staged isn't the most shocking news, and it may be worth asking yourself: Do you even care?