Baggage

It is an interesting concept and Jerry Springer was very personable which helped the show. He is the quintessential ringmaster.

The bold statements in their baggage are almost always walked back when they get a chance to explain. What is printed becomes 'once, years ago, I did this' or 'for you I would definitely change and not do that'.

I read an article from a 'contestant' on the show and they all get paid no matter who gets picked and it doesn't sound like there is really any date at the end of it.

To get on the show and get paid they need to come up with things that sound bad and that is just what they do.

That said, as fake reality TV goes it is more entertaining than most.