Here’s the ugly truth: winning is great, but being runner-up is often more lucrative. Why? Because runners-up don’t have the pressure of a “crown.” They get better book deals and less media scrutiny. Winners, meanwhile, become the go-to for questionable reality TV spin-offs.
For example, a recent winner now hosts a show about extreme dog grooming. Another one opened a pub in Norwich called “The Kangaroo’s Revenge.” You get to be instantly recognizable for about six weeks, then you’re back to arguing about parking spaces with your neighbours.
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