Top Chef
The good thing is that this show isn’t as phony as some of the other cooking shows out there. Even so, certain things are pre-planned for a little TV magic. During the first season of the show, one of the celebrity chefs pitched a fit because the meals were no longer warm when the judges were ready to taste them. While getting close-up pictures of the dishes, the cameramen had to hold everyone up. As a result, the contenders had to prepare two dishes: one for the cameras and another for the judges!

Top Chef
