Summary
- Contestants on the Netflix show Too Hot To Handle must submit a casting tape showcasing their real selves and fit the bill in of their habits, love lives, and commitment phobia.
- Being not so great at relationships may increase one's chances of getting cast on the show, as developing feelings towards multiple people makes it harder to win the $200,000 prize.
- Having a significant social media following can be beneficial for prospective contestants, as being on the show can boost their fame and add to their social media clout.
The premise of the Netflix show Too Hot To Handle is simple; 10 sexy singles are stranded on an island with the prospect to win $200,000, but is getting cast in it just as simple? Amid their meaningless flings and the inability to form long-lasting relationships, they stay together in a house for four weeks in a tropical location. The steamy retreat takes a wild turn with its rules, of course. The players aren’t allowed to engage in physical intimacy. This includes kissing and intimate interactions.
A virtual assistant named Lana makes sure the rules are followed, or else the rule-breaking cast member forfeits a sum away from the grand prize total. Interestingly, the participants aren’t aware of the rules because, when they arrive, they think they're on a completely different show. In Too Hot To Handle season 5, a cast of 10 hot singles thought they were retreating to a lavish yacht in the Caribbean competing on a new show called Love Overboard. Now they are putting their romantic connections to the test after finding out the real show they were on.
Make A Casting Tape
When one chooses to apply to be a cast member on Too Hot To Handle, they need to be aware of what they’re getting into. Not only is a basic understanding of the rules necessary, contestants have to be one step ahead and know what exactly the producers are looking for. Firstly, producers conduct a casting call. The application process is fairly easy since all one has to do is submit a casting video to Netflix Reality to showcase who they are.
Not Good In Relationships
While auditioning, contestants submit a video that’s no longer than a minute long and should ideally be a selfie in portrait mode, according to Metro. A ring light isn’t necessary, and one must be at least 18-years-old to become a Too Hot To Handle contestant. According to Distractify, producer Louise Peete has revealed a few secrets that could help one succeed in this race to the top. "When their casting tapes came to us, they sang. They were perfect. They fit the bill in of their habits, in of their love lives, and their commitment phobia,” Louise said about casting for Too Hot To Handle season 1.
Have Somewhat Of A Social Media Following
A Too Hot To Handle cast member must be terrible at relationships since it's more difficult to win $200,000 if a participant develops feelings towards more than one person. When submitting the video, viewers are also asked to fill in their social media handles for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok, along with basic details. While being featured on Too Hot To Handle is a guaranteed way for one’s social media followers to rise, having an existing follower base doesn’t really hurt. After all, the fame and fortune the Netflix show provides will only add to one’s social media clout.
Sources: Netflix Reality, Metro, Distractify