Why Do Shows Do Confessionals?

Confessionals are used to provide narration, exposition, and commentary on ongoing action within the show.

Are reality shows scripted?

Not all reality shows are the same, and some are heavily staged. On House Hunters, some of the houses toured on camera were reportedly friends' homes that weren't even on the market. And for day-in-the-life shows about different occupations, many producers fake scenarios (like a tree falling on a logger) to add drama.

How do reality TV shows work?

By definition, reality TV is essentially unscripted programming that doesn't employ actors and focuses on footage of real events or situations. Reality shows also often use a host to run the show or a narrator to tell the story or set the stage of events that are about to unfold.