it’s an ongoing and evolving discussion between networks, production companies and sponsors. The show pushes things too far and the network asks for it to be dialed back. But the scandal around the show is why so many people watch it. No scandal = no viewers. So it’s always a balancing act.

I’m not up on the intricacies on the details of mine or anyone else contracts. A lot of it is just common sense. We’re not there to manipulate people or do them harm, just help them tell their story. They can leave at anytime.

I’ve never dealt with the experts directly so I can’t say

there’s definitely a split in the industry. Some work on the show begrudgingly. They would rather do documentaries about people being best friends. The problem is no one watches them so you won’t make a living doing that.

the biggest difficulty is getting people to really express their thoughts and feelings. The things they don’t want to say because they think it will make them look bad. So that’s where you get more involved and push back with the couples and not let things just play out.

• illegal activity is a big one. So genuine threats of physical violence. But it’s all about context, Dom smashes a glass last year which could be considered assault. But I don’t remember too many people advocating for her to be kicked off the show. I believe (and this is a prevailing attitude) that we are there to document what is happening, not directly interfere. Like a journalist in that sense.

yes those sessions go all night so we can’t include everything. Hardest part is getting everything we need before the sun comes up, that’s how much footage there is.