They don't know Tully
Amen to both of these responses!Weed out the people auditioning who just want to be famous
They don't know Tully.
Weed out the people auditioning who just want to be famous and get instagram followers. Don't accept anyone who wants a media career and uses a recruiting agency.
Surely this wouldn't be too hard to do to wade out the famewhores. It would be pretty obvious who is there for the right reasons. Even just by looking at their social media accounts.
Pick genuine people. People who want to go on the show purely to have a go, the experience and people who are massive fans of the show that grew up with it.
What happened to picking people like Sarah-Marie and Reggie? Ordinary people. These people are out there and auditioning you just have to wade through the massive clog of wannabes.
Amen to both of these responses!
I'd also suggest they have a broader age range. Instead of a bunch of 21yos and a couple of over 40s chucked in - and I know it would be difficult for people in their 30s because they might have kids/family obligations - but I really would prefer it if there was an age spread of 20s and 30s and a few older. Besides, people over 30 are less likely to be famewhores. Also, a decent mix of different cultures and orientations. It shouldn't be that hard when they have something like (a ridiculous) 24 housemates across a season. Masterchef does a big mix, why do some other reality shows have such a big problem (ok, I'm looking at you Nine).
The HMs did get paid a stipend to cover their outside costs while they were in the house. It was rumoured to be $500/week back in the day, and would presumably be a lot more these days. For the younger HMs that would have been good because obviously they didn't have to pay for food, booze, entertainment, electricity, etc during their time, so they probably had a useful bank balance when they left.Banks will miss out on their repayments while they are on the show.
The HMs did get paid a stipend to cover their outside costs while they were in the house. It was rumoured to be $500/week back in the day, and would presumably be a lot more these days. For the younger HMs that would have been good because obviously they didn't have to pay for food, booze, entertainment, electricity, etc during their time, so they probably had a useful bank balance when they left.
Since this is the 20th anniversary of the original Netherlands series, I would think there'd be a special "Fans vs. Favorites" (8 returning HGs, 8 "superfans") or "All-Stars" season.
Since they eat croissants in France, I would think there'd be only a special pizza pantry in the kitchen.