Signing on the Dotted Line (And What You Just Gave Up)

So you finally got cast on a reality show—congrats, boo! But before you pop champagne and plan your confessional outfits, let’s talk about that contract you barely read. From waving goodbye to your privacy, to realizing you’re not the star—you’re the storyline—this chapter breaks down the brutal truth behind those binding pages. Learn what you really signed away, why “exposure” won’t pay your rent, and how that confessional chair is a trap with ring lights. If you thought your biggest problem would be shade from castmates, think again—your first drama is with the fine print.

Spoiler alert: your peace signed off on page three.

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