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Jun 2023
55m 27s

Bad to the Bone: Richard Hatch, Courtney...

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You think you are going on reality tv to find love, make new friends or win money. Then suddenly, things dramatically change. 

Whether you like it or not, you’ve become the VILLAIN!

Chris is beginning a deep exploration into how reality stars become the villain. Is it their fault or beyond their control? Are they misunderstood or bad to the bone? 

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