After the publication "In Israel Today" about the investigation that will be published on Friday in "Shishvat", other participants in the reality show "Wedding at First Sight" contacted us and flooded us with further allegations.
Participants from all seasons complain about trending and distorted editing, threats and manipulations and even the broadcast of moments filmed without the contestants' knowledge.
"There were photos they took without us knowing they were filming. I remember there was a phone call with his dad and he went out to get privacy, but they kept filming him from the window. We didn't think it would be broadcast of course, but the microphone stayed on and everything was recorded and broadcast."
She added: "In another segment we were inside the house but the microphone remained open, and they just continued to photograph the house from the outside. It felt very inappropriate to me."
"I connected with therapists, trusted them and trusted them that they wanted our best," said another participant, "so, and as part of the process, I allowed them to guide me on how to behave and what to say, even if at that moment I did not understand why certain things should be said. "I was surprised to find that in their interpretations they expressed public astonishment at things that were said that they instructed us to say them! As soon as the cameras turned off, they severed all contact with us."
"Why should I lie to the audience?"
Another participant says that she was asked to create a false impression for her audience, as if she was still in a relationship with the groom from the show, even though in reality she was already in a relationship.
"I was asked full time to upload photos to Instagram. They told me 'what do you care, stream'. I replied 'why should I flow? Why should I lie to the audience?'
"I said I do not upload even one picture of us together because I have a partner and I respect him, and even if I did not have a partner I would not upload. I am not a person who will sell jokes to people about something that does not exist."
The program's producer said: "The editorial team is working to bring viewers the authentic story of each couple. The program participants chose the process and are aware of the exposure involved. .
Keshet said: "The production is accompanied by a professional ethics committee. In addition, program participants are entitled to full professional accompaniment by social workers and external psychologists, as needed."
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