I have been on television or involved in the filming of shows a number of times. Since the process is so alien to most people, they are able to bamboozle contributors to the show with relative ease. One producer playing the part of friend and mentor walking you through the process and suddenly, "Oh my gosh, I'm as surprised as you are. Don't worry, let me talk to him and I'm sure I can straighten this out."

They are on the same team and the goal is to make the show as dramatic as possible. Your best interests are not the goal. I wish you well with whatever you decide.