The Amazing Race

Christmas is over, the hangover from New Years has receded and instead of having a New Years resolution of giving up smoking or losing weight, you have decided you want to be a reality TV star.

If you're a surfer dude, don't dress like an accountant. Picture: Kristi Miller

Whether it is to be famous, or just to have an interesting unique experience, here are some tips that will get you closer to hearing “lights, cameras, action”! Being sexy, humorous or able to cause conflict may help you get on the show, however, all shows need a diversity of people to make it interesting and to keep it real.

1. Decide which show you are best suited for.
If you can’t sing or dance forget the talent shows like The Voice, The X Factor or Australia’s Got Talent. If you can cook Masterchef Australia, and My Kitchen Rules are possibilities.

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  • Nudest Dude says:

    08:02pm | 08/01/12

    Are people serious? Why are people knocking a person advising people on how to get on TV? Great article. I’m not too proud to admit I’d love to be on TV or radio and be able to express my thoughts and opinions to the country, being as opinionated as I… Read more »

  • Craig says:

    08:11am | 08/01/12

    Oh Emma, you let yourself down….....the best thing you could’ve done was shut up and don’t say anything, instead you tried to defend yourself, shame really.  You work in media Emma,  don’t like what people have to say about your work and you feel this continual need to respond to… Read more »

 

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