The Weirdest Rules TLC Stars Have To Follow

TLC has come a long way since its early days. Initially dubbed "The Learning Channel," the once education-focused network has pivoted from its originally informative, mentally enriching programs to some of the country's most popular reality shows, from "90 Day Fiancé" to "1000-Lb. Sisters" and everything in between. And, to many, calling TLC's modern programming a guilty pleasure would be a major understatement. Despite the genre's name, though, TLC's popular "reality television" shows aren't always as grounded in reality as they first appear — and they don't always portray everything that goes on behind the scenes. This is especially true when it comes to the stars of the reality shows, who don't always have a say (despite being the faces of the network). With this in mind, these are the weirdest rules TLC stars have to follow. #TLC #RealityTV #TVStars Stars must behave online | 0:00 Stars sometimes follow scripts | 1:32 Romantic relationships are closely observed | 2:28 Child stars are usually underpaid | 3:25 Background checks are a must | 4:19 Editing can ruin lives | 4:55 Stars pay out of pocket | 6:09 No music while filming | 7:04 Stars need to track spending | 8:06