How long does it take to edit a reality show?

How long does it take to edit a reality show?

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It depends on the format of the reality show, but some reality shows are edited in five days, if it's that close from production to air. Others can take five weeks. It just depends on the calendar, it depends on the format, and it depends on how complicated the show is. If the show is all shot in one place, and it's very built around certain needs, and there is a line cut coming in from a field, from the director in a truck, that certainly makes editing faster. A lot of reality shows are turned around very quickly.