After all, we understand that “reality TV” may be a slightly loose term.
But what if we told you producers on ABC’s hit franchise actually encourage cast members to cry?
There’s more, however.
FormerBachelorproducer Sarah Gertrude Shapiro toldThe New Yorkershe stirred up cast members' emotions even more than viewers can imagine.
We’re crying already!
But the manipulation doesn’t end there.
Tears were bound to flow when the opposite happened.
She even made herself cry on cue to help elicit tears from the contestant.
We are all familiar with some of the show’s most famous criers, fromAshley Iaconetti, toColton Underwood.
and I just lost it.'
