Terence Lewis, a name synonymous with mesmerizing dance moves, has shaken the entertainment world with some startling confessions. As a judge on numerous reality shows, he’s had a front-row seat to the behind-the-scenes drama.
One conversation that stands out is when he was shown a picture of himself dancing with none other than Deepika Padukone. This photo, taken on the sets of ‘Dance India Dance Little Masters’, brought back memories of when Deepika promoted her movie Chennai Express on the show.
Terence lets out a chuckle as he recounts how he’s often asked to “create a moment” – a phenomenon he claims is common in reality TV. “These aren’t our desires,” he explains, “many people think we want to dance, but we’re asked to make a moment.” The conversation with guests and contestants? Scripted. The dance itself? Not scripted. The decision? Also not scripted. Talent and comments? Genuine. But everything else is orchestrated to make good TV and create a buzzworthy promo.
Terence reveals that he was once asked to create a grand moment on stage, and he chose Deepika for the task. What’s surprising is that Deepika was unaware of the dance and had to improvise on the spot. Terence, being the perfectionist that he is, likes to be prepared and rehearsed. “Television doesn’t forgive,” he quips, “there’s no time or budget for mistakes.”
Scripted Moments
Terence has often been seen helping actresses on stage, but he claims this is all part of the script. “I’d never do this on my own,” he says, “in 8 years of judging, I’ve never called someone and asked them to come on stage.” He talks about the creativity that goes into shows like India’s Best Dancer, where scenes are carefully crafted to boost TRP.
Terence shares an instance where he was asked to create a moment, and he was taken aback by the idea. However, when the makers showed him the high ratings they received during that period, he was left speechless. “It’s sad to say, but our viewer numbers spiked when we did all this,” he admits, “so it’s clear the audience likes it, even if it is scripted.”
Terence’s revelations offer a glimpse into the world of reality TV, where the lines between what’s real and what’s scripted are often blurred. As he puts it, “it’s all about creating a moment that will keep viewers hooked.” Whether you’re a fan of reality TV or not, one thing’s for sure – Terence Lewis’s confessions have given us a lot to think about.
