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About So You Want to Be on a Reality Show?: Insider Tips to Make the Cut (Unabridged)

Are you a Survivor looking to win your own Amazing Race ? Or maybe you’re a Real World talent looking to be an American Idol . Whether your goal is to launch your own business or simply dream of making over your bathroom, there is a reality TV show looking for you! And it all starts with casting. With two decades of experience as a Hollywood insider, TaJuan “TeeJ” Mercer breaks down the audition process of casting the biggest reality TV hits and how you can make the cut as Reality’s next Snooki, Jennifer Hudson, Bill Rancic, or even Honey Boo Boo.

With over 100 tips, TeeJ walks you step-by-step through the entire casting journey from determining your stereotype to creating an audition reel to the final interview. You’ll learn the ins and outs, the Do’s and Don’ts, and even the pet peeves of casting directors that can take you to the next level or eliminate you from the competition before you even start. Featuring expert advice from some of Hollywood’s biggest casting directors and producers and even former contestants from over 30 of your biggest reality TV faves, including: American Idol , Bridezillas , Extreme Makeover , Househunters , Survivor , The Bachelor , Top Chef , and many more… TeeJ impacts the lives of millions as an award-winning television editor. She has worked on some of reality TV’s biggest hits, including The Bachelor.