Nick Viall

And to answer your question, that definitely does happen.

There are definitely producers reminding the women this is a reality TV show, giving them a heads up if they don't feel like they're getting their best.

And so we always do have to take things with a grain of salt.

But I think that's part of the fascinating aspect of reality TV and specifically Bravo.

It's just like...

Which is more true?

Like, is this a safe space for you to show the real you and then blame it on the edit?

Or is this you just kind of elevating your reactions because it's a TV show?

And trying to dissect that season after season is always, I think, one of the most fun aspects of getting to do this.

And Rhode Island.

It gives us a little bit of that.

Do they know any of the mafia?

Yeah, maybe.

Maybe possibly.

Who knows?

Jamie, this has been so much fun.

Thanks for taking the time to talk with us about our favorite reality TV shows.

And obviously, congratulations on the book and the memoir.

The book is and so it is a memoir of acceptance and hope.

available wherever you get your books.