What part do interviews play in reality shows?

What part do interviews play in reality shows?

Richard Hall (Reality TV Producer) gives expert video advice on: What do reality show producers hope to get out of an interview?; What makes a great reality show interview? and more...

Interviews are a major part of most reality shows. In fact, they are sort of the default savior of storytellers in reality shows where you get people, you just sit them down, and you interview them endlessly about every single thing you could possibly think, so they can talk in the moment, and talk you through so you don't have to narrate. To ensure that you can fill the moment - you can take a moment that could have taken a minute in real time, and turn it into a five minute discussion or even more.