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Don’t overdo your application
- We’re not saying you should just give “yes” or “no” answers, but avoid writing an essay.
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Don’t send a boring audition video
- Don’t film yourself sitting at your computer with a white wall as the background. This is boring and doesn’t show the producers what you’re all about.
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Make your video exciting
- Producers want to get to know you. Show them a bit of your world: your home, your work, your hobbies, and so on.
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Present your life as a movie trailer
- You want producers to get excited about the trailer and want to watch the movie! Just highlight the best scenes and leave them wanting more.
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Answer your phone
- TV producers are not going to text you. They’ll most likely call you, and sometimes from a private number. So, take the call!
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Position yourself between the right people
- If you’re queuing, try to position yourself between 'boring' people. You don’t want to be next to someone charismatic, who stands out for whatever reason.
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Wear the right clothes
- The key is to wear something memorable, but not silly. You want the producers to remember you as “the girl with the yellow jacket,” not “the one dressed like a clown.”
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Wear the right clothes
- Your clothes should flatter your body but also reflect your personality. If you’re proud of a specific part of your body, you shouldn't hide it.
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Don’t wear visible logos
- This is a no-no. This is because logos will have to be blurred on TV. Basically, you don’t want to be the person who gives the producer extra work.
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Other fashion tips
- According to casting director Sarah Monson, you should also avoid wearing “all black, all white, noisy jewelry, or sports team logos.”
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Always be ready, even in the waiting room
- Producers will keep an eye on the waiting room, so it’s good that you keep your energy levels up. You’re probably being watched!
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It’s okay to be nervous
- It’s natural to be nervous, and you should be open about it. Tell producers you feel nervous. Doing this alone will likely help you feel less nervous.
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Use your weaknesses as an advantage
- Everyone has flaws and imperfections, but they are not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes they are what sets you apart from other contestants.
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Use your weaknesses as an advantage
- "Do you have six toes? A lazy eye? Anger management issues? These are not deal breakers, by any means," says Monson.
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Be yourself
- Sounds clichéd, but it’s what reality TV is all about. “Don't put on an act. Just be your genuine self. That's what's going to get you further in the process,” says casting director Scott Salyers.
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Don’t lie
- You might have done things in the past that you’re embarrassed about, but never lie to casting directors and TV producers.
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Don’t be fake
- Don’t try to act stupid, silly, or behave in a manner in which you don’t usually behave. Producers will see through it, and can tell when you’re being fake.
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Don’t be arrogant
- If you think you’re awesome, and the way you show it is by undermining other people, then you probably won’t have a place in reality TV.
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Don’t be ashamed of your body
- Are you overweight? So what? It’s who you are, so own it! The same goes for other features. If you have a six pack, why should you hide it?
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Don’t be afraid of what others think
- This is important, as you’re going to be exposed to potentially millions of people on TV. You can't be conditioned by the fact that you’re being filmed.
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Personality is everything
- Bottom line is that you have to be interesting to watch. If you’re genuine and interesting and the producers like your personality, then you’ll have a better chance of being cast in the show.
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Have an opinion
- No producer wants someone who doesn’t care. “Whatever” shouldn’t be part of your vocabulary.
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Get straight to the point
- As you can imagine, casting directors go through a lot of people and don’t have much time. So don’t babble: stick to the script and deliver it.
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Tell producers who you are…
- ...and who you’re not. Sometimes it helps to understand who your polar opposite would be in a show. This will help with the casting.
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Triple threat
- "You want someone who's either going to cause conflict, or they're going to be comical, or they're going to be sexy. One of those three things you really want in someone, and if you get someone who has all three; fantastic," says Salyers.
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Experience might not be on your side
- Having a ton of reality TV experience might not work to your advantage. "People are looking for a fresh face, somebody who hasn't been around," shares casting director Sara O'Neil.
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Be open to be cast in a different show
- You might do an audition and producers think you’re better suited for another show. Don’t be picky: take the opportunity.
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Can you handle it?
- Congratulations, you've been cast for a reality TV show! Now, do you actually know what you’re signing up for?
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Can you handle it?
- "Sometimes people think they're getting into something and it wasn't what they expected. And so that is a reality check on a reality show," says Sarah Monson. See also: Celebrities who love reality television more than you
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Tips to become a reality TV star
Improve your chances of being cast
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Reality shows have been around for quite some time now. Reality TV stars such as the Kardashians and talent show winners such as Kelly Clarkson have contributed to the success of the television genre. It looks like, after all, you can make it by being who you are! But with thousands of applications every year for every reality TV show out there, how can you improve your chances of being selected? Well, in this gallery we give you some quick tips, according to casting directors.
Click through, and be the person audiences want to watch!
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