Bobbi Althoff admits she is 'living in fear' while filming new reality show

In a video posted to X by E! News, the popular podcast host gave a candid red carpet interview about what it is really like to be on a reality television show. The post's caption noted, "Bobbi Althoff confirmed there are no secrets in reality TV."

In the clip, Althoff, dressed in a black blazer, speaks to a reporter about her time on the new Hulu series. When asked how filming is going, she replies, "It’s going... it’s everything I thought reality TV would be. And more."

She then admits to the constant surveillance, explaining with a nervous laugh, "Everything is filmed, right? Everything you do... I feel like I wake up in the middle of the night and feel like I have cameras on me. I feel like I am living a bit in fear now."

From podcasting to paranoia

For those unversed, Althoff is a media personality who gained fame for her deadpan interview style. Her casting in the Orange County spin-off of the popular Hulu show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives generated significant buzz online, with many fans curious to see how she would adapt to the reality TV format. The recent interview confirms that the transition has been an eye-opening one for the star.

The post from E! News has started to gather reactions, with one user commenting that the experience "sounds pretty typical for reality tv".

The interview is part of a wider promotional push for the new series, with E! News later posting another clip discussing how Althoff's boyfriend supports her on the show. The casting news was a hot topic in April, with several reality TV commentators sharing the announcement.