I've seen a few episodes were the decorators totally go against the peoples wishes or where they do some really horrible things like gluing hay to the wall, and the people are very upset at the reveal and sometimes in tears as they hate it so much. Do they sign an contract before the show or something that the decorators are not liable? I have always wondered about this.
2006-06-30 15:44:14 · 7 answers · asked by googirl77 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
My brother-in-law was on Trading Spaces 3 years ago and got a wretched room. The contract was air tight that the show has no liabiity and doesn't pay to "redo" anything. They called it a game show and said "not everyone gets a winning room". The real kicker was that they got a 1099 at the beginning of the year and had to pay taxes on the room they got. So not only did they have to fix the damage out of their own pocket, but they had to pay taxes on the "prize" they won, which the producers said was worth over $1500.
2006-07-01 14:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by yellow_jellybeans_rock 6 · 16⤊ 6⤋
That's kind of one of the risks they take to be on the show, and they know that coming into it. I'm sure they have to sign a contract of some sort. But when the family gets upset ,that boosts ratings! So TS likes that to happen occasionall, I'll bet.
Some of them redo it all after the crew leaves, I am sure.
2006-06-30 22:48:51 · answer #2 · answered by poppet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure the producers of the show have a budget for fixing anything that needs major remodling, and they keep all the old furniture and stuff in case the family wants it back. They keep the new stuff, too, so the family can fix it later if it doesn't work out.
2006-06-30 22:48:34 · answer #3 · answered by mom2babycolin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, they get to be on the show "trading spaces: they hated it" and more recently a count down of the greatest reality tv show moments. other than that... I'm pretty sure they sign something saying they cannot sue TLC Trading Spaces or the designers... and as for fixing it.... that's left up to them.
2006-06-30 23:35:46 · answer #4 · answered by wku_cutie06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL, I've wondered that myself. What do they get for being on that, besides the makeover? It's gotta be something.
2006-06-30 22:48:00 · answer #5 · answered by dreamcatweaver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hopefully they'll beat the crap outta Ty
2006-06-30 22:47:01 · answer #6 · answered by MYOB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sucks to be them! They have to pay to re-do it!
2006-06-30 22:47:32 · answer #7 · answered by tom8o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋