Believe it or not, your sofa is a character. The show’s team will ask you to send pictures of your living room. Don’t clean it. Don’t buy a new IKEA couch. They want lived-in chaos. Fluffy cushions? Good. A blanket that smells vaguely of dog? Excellent. A coffee table covered in biscuit wrappers? You’re a shoo-in.
One cast member famously told a magazine that producers rejected a family because their sofa was too clean. The note was: “Looks like a showroom.” So embrace the crumb. That half-eaten pizza box is your prop.
Also, weird lighting is a bonus. If your curtains are slightly askew and cast a weird shadow, that’s “character.” If you have a single, sad lamp in the corner, that’s “atmosphere.” You’re not just applying for a show; you’re curating an aesthetic of comfortable neglect.
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