The Secret About Love It Or List It You Weren't Supposed To Know

A Reddit thread asked participants directly whether reality shows are real or fake. And, among the responses, one user claimed, "My aunt and uncle were on Love It Or List It and they had them record both endings and the network chose which one they thought was best. They are still in the house and they love it, but the show says they listed it." Recording two endings is nothing new in reality TV, since even Ru Paul's Drag Race records both queens winning at the end of the season to prevent spoilers, per PopBuzz.

But it's more insidious to do so when the big decision takes place at the end of the episode. There's a sense that it works both ways, however, as another Reddit commenter noted that nobody goes on the show looking to list their home; all participants want a free renovation and to be on TV. However, this means taking the producers' wishes onboard even when they don't chime with their own.