'My Lottery Dream Home' Is Actually One of the "Realest" Reality Shows out There
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Home > EntertainmentBy Allison CacichMay 15 2020, Updated 7:13 p.m. ETAll TV fans know that there’s no such thing as a "real" reality show. No matter the genre, editors work their magic behind the scenes to create extra drama or establish specific and scripted storylines in the name of ratings. Frequently, they're forced to cut footage simply because of time constraints.HGTV’s My Lottery Dream Home is no different than any other program, but when it comes to "fake reality," the series is actually one of the most honest in the bunch.Article continues below advertisementIs 'My Lottery Dream Home' fake?Thankfully, producers don’t aim to do much manipulating on this show. All of the individuals who appear on the house hunting series are actual lottery winners, an element that nearly sunk the entire project before it had a chance to air.TV exec Mike Krupat claimed his team had a hell of a time trying to recruit people in the beginning due to the unique nature of the program. "Lottery winner...