20 Reality Shows With Awful Prizes

Before you bust out your Michael Jackson impression for a shot at $1 million on America’s Got Talent, consider this: That $1 million is actually $375,000. Unless, of course, you want to take $25,000—before taxes—per year for 40 years. The Daily Beast tells the truth about 20 reality shows' prizes:

• The Apprentice: The winner actually does get the promised year-long job with a salary of $250,000—but your “job” is basically promoting Trump.
• Hell's Kitchen: The much-touted head chef job isn't quite so prestigious. Last season's winner was called "just an employee" by his new restaurant's executive chef.

• The Bachelor and The Bachelorette: It should be fairly obvious that though eternal love is supposed to be your prize, you’re more likely to get dumped.
• I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!: Winner Lou Diamond Phillips’ chosen charity had yet to receive the promised donation six weeks after the show ended.
• Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: After the show renovates their home, homeowners are responsible for increased property taxes and utility expenses, and some have gone into foreclosure.

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