If you are a mother looking to see what's on the other side of that spectrum or a husband looking to have a change of pace by welcoming someone else's wife to your home, you may be a great selection to appear on the ABC reality show Wife Swap. To learn more about how your family could participate in the show, read on to find out how to be on Wife Swap.
Tips
Families must contain two adults and two children
Complete your application honestly as responses may be verified
Be genuine, but show producers why you'd be perfect for the experience
Prepare to step out of your comfort zone
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Prepare for a Change
Part of the success of Wife Swap hinges on swapping wives from families of very different lifestyles. As "King Curtis" shows in the infamous Bacon is Good for Me clip, some families may adjust to the changes better than others, they must prepare for the worst when setting rules as they may not be welcomed. Be prepared to step out of your comfort zone should you be selected to appear on the show.
Introduction
The innovative ABC reality show Wife Swap does just as the title suggests, swapping the wives of two couples for 10 days to see what happens with new rules, morals and situations. To find those lucky couples who will participate, producers require those interested to apply to the program then interview.
Step 1: Know the Requirements
Having a family of four (two adults and two children) and a desire to participate in the swap is the main requirement, but due to the nature of the show, those interested must meet additional criteria to be considered.
- Adults in the family must be 21 years of age or olderhttp://a.abc.com/media/primetime/wifeswap/images/apply/FINAL_APPLICATION.doc
- Families must reside in the United Stateshttp://a.abc.com/media/primetime/wifeswap/images/apply/FINAL_APPLICATION.doc
- Members of the family may not be a candidate or hold any public office and agree to not run for office for one year after the show airshttp://a.abc.com/media/primetime/wifeswap/images/apply/FINAL_APPLICATION.doc
- Members of the family or household may not have been employed by ABC, The Walt Disney Company or other affiliated companies or persons within the past two yearshttp://a.abc.com/media/primetime/wifeswap/images/apply/FINAL_APPLICATION.doc
- Family members must be willing to travel as determined by producershttp://a.abc.com/media/primetime/wifeswap/images/apply/FINAL_APPLICATION.doc
- Family members must be willing to submit to background checkshttp://a.abc.com/media/primetime/wifeswap/images/apply/FINAL_APPLICATION.doc
- Family members must be in excellent mental and physical healthhttp://a.abc.com/media/primetime/wifeswap/images/apply/FINAL_APPLICATION.doc
Step 2: Apply to the Show
As the first step of the application process, interested families must fill out a lengthy application which producers will use to determine if the family will fir their show.
- Visit the ABC official site to download and print the application
- Complete each question openly and honestly
- Be genuine, but show producers why you'd be perfect for the experience
- Create a video (optional) showing your family members and home
- Send your completed application, video (optional), a photo of you, your family and home to:
- Wife Swap
- RDF Media
- 1790 Broadway, 11th Floor
- New York, NY 10019http://abc.go.com/site/casting
- Alternately, completed applications and photos can be e-mailed to mailto:families@rdfusa.comhttp://abc.go.com/site/casting
Step 3: Interview with Producers
Once you send in your application, should you be selected, you will be invited to interview with producers. This interview is one of the final steps of the casting process, so be sure to shine.
- Make sure all of your family members can attend and prepare to travel if necessary
- Give it your best, this may be the last chance to convince producers you are right for the program
- Be ready to answer questions openly and honestly, even if they may be a bit embarrassing
