Love on the Spectrum producer reveals all the juiciest filming secrets you NEED to know
He really dished the dirt
As with any show, there are a lot of behind-the-scenes filming secrets for Love on the Spectrum, and the producer of the show, Cian O’Clery, spilled them all in an interview with Parade.
So, from who actually pays for those extravagant dates to how the participants for each season get cast in the first place, let’s delve into the behind-the-scenes secrets.
How does Love on the Spectrum cast its participants?
While a lot of reality TV shows book their cast through an external casting team, it turns out that the producers for Love on the Spectrum help with the process themselves.
Cian explained: “We develop relationships with various organizations, support groups, communities and individuals, and just put the call out.
“We send out flyers that explain who we are and what we’re doing, and if you’re interested in meeting with us and talking about it, get in touch. Lots and lots of people write in.”
He continued: “The more popular the show gets, the more folks reach out directly—a good thing, because it shows that people love the show and that they want to be part of it.”
He explained how they work out who they want to ask to return to the show and who they want as new cast members, saying: “Then we try to work it out in terms of wanting to represent a diverse group of people.
“The people we choose to be the main participants can be from anywhere. Once we decide on someone, that’s when we start to look for potential matches for them, and we kind of go with it that way.”
Who plans the dates on Love on the Spectrum?
As for who’s in charge of planning the wholesome dates on Love on the Spectrum, it’s all arranged by both the cast and producers.
He explained: “We talk to the participants all the time about what they’re interested in, what they want to do and what they think would be a nice date. Then we work together to find something that might be suitable and go from there.”
The most important thing is that the cast feel comfortable, with Cian explaining: “They’re always the ones who are leading the experience. We’re not saying to them, ‘You’re going to do this and you’re going to go here.’”
Who pays for the dates on Love on the Spectrum?
While the cast aren’t paid for appearing on the show, the producer confirmed that the dates and transportation are paid for, commenting: “People aren’t left out of pocket by being part of the experience, that’s all I can say.”
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