This show is fake. I would also say it is rigged, except that since it's fake, I guess "rigged" sort of goes without saying.I have not watched this season. When i saw the "convict" woman from last season portraying the super-hearing woman on "Heroes" and then saw her in a rerun of "Perfect Storm," it locked in my suspicions that this show is a put-on. So many indications last year, but that was the proof.
Interestingly, as a comic fan, I can tell you that the "Flashback" comic (was that his name?) finally hit the stands just a few weeks ago to tie in to the promos for season 2. I am certain any publication depends on series renewal. It sold like, 2 copies at my comic shop.
Also, Stan is a jerk, and sexist. He did Stripperella, for goodness sake, yet makes a pretense against this sort of thiing. I credit him for creating Spider-Man, but nowadays he is just an embarrassment to himself.
I can't believe that this show is on again, and I really can't believe people watch it. One of the worst "reality" shows of all time.