Mr. Kerpen is one of a number of reality show veterans who, now released from the expired nondisclosure clauses in their contracts, say that alcohol was one of the producers' favorite tools. The former contestants say producers made alcohol, but not food, very available, and encouraged them to drink before emotional scenes.
Indeed, quickly flipping channels among various reality shows demonstrates the difficulty of finding one that does not feature alcohol consumption. But advocates of programs like VH1's "Flavor of Love" and MTV's "Real World" are steadfast that they do not cross the line and encourage excessive drinking.
A 10-hour date at the winery with the show's male love interest and a 10-hour grand ball with one tray of appetizers and unlimited Champagne led Ms. Kozer to one conclusion: Producers were trying to get her drunk. "Anytime anyone ever wanted something to drink, it was made available," said Ms. Kozer, 31, who works as a television host and writer in Los Angeles. "Whereas if you requested tampons you'd have to wait a couple days."
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