But as the series went on, fans started to question some key aspects of the show.
In particular, many wondered if the weddings featured in the franchise were real or fake.
Behind the scenes secrets exposed?
One of the longstanding rumors about “My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding” is the alleged fake weddings.
Season 1’sPriscilla Kelly called out TLCand accused the show of inaccurately portraying Romani culture.
“Everyone thinks that show was so true and accurate about how life really is,” Priscilla added.
Reality TV or fake drama?
She noted that about 90% were half-Romani during Season 2 and it just went straight downhill from there.
Priscilla also alleged that the show hired actors instead of real people.
Then there’s the issue of tradition portrayed in the franchise.
On the show, young brides think very little of education or getting a job.
Men grab women and demand a kiss or otherwise hurt them until they give in.
However, a deeper look into the real Romani and Irish Travelers revealed that no such custom exists.
“Yes, we’re expected to cook and clean, but we do have our own lives too.
Most girls have the opportunity to go to school, many of them have jobs.”
Another reacted to the supposed “grabbing” culture.
“I don’t agree with it and neither do many other travelers,” she explained.
“It’s tantamount to sexual assault.”
