Casting Safety & Verification

Your safety matters to us.

The Next Contestant connects real people with original reality television and unscripted entertainment opportunities. We want applicants to feel confident knowing when they are communicating with our official casting team.

Applications Are Free

There is no fee to apply for casting opportunities through The Next Contestant.

We will never ask you to pay a fee simply to:

  • submit an application
  • move forward in the casting process
  • schedule a casting interview
  • secure a spot on a production

Verify Official Communications

Official company email communications will come from an email address ending in:

Our official website is:

You can also find links to our official social media accounts directly through our website.

Be Careful With Personal Information

Casting may require applicants to provide information about themselves as part of the application and selection process.

However, you should never send passwords, banking login information or payment credentials in response to an unsolicited message claiming to represent The Next Contestant.

Unsure About a Message?

If someone contacts you claiming to represent The Next Contestant and you are unsure whether the communication is legitimate, contact us directly at:

Our team can help confirm whether the communication came from us.

Our Casting Process

Submitting an application does not guarantee selection for a production.

Applicants who move forward may be contacted for additional information, interviews, eligibility screening or other casting steps.

Applications are always free and no representation is required to apply.

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