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In Part 2 of his interview on Just B with Bethenny Frankel, former Bravo producer Patrick McDonald returns to speak even more candidly about what happens behind the scenes of reality TV. In this episode, he shares stories about the repeated mistreatment of both cast and crew, from relentless production schedules to the emotional toll of filming without any real support in place.

Patrick made it clear he’s not here to take anyone down. But what he describes is a system with no safeguards, no oversight, and no one looking out for the people doing the work.

“There are definitely no HR representatives on site on these trips,” he said. “That's why I mentioned in the video, I think that Bravo should send someone… some kind of compliance officer, guardian…to ensure that the cast, crew, and everyone involved are given their adequate break times, are given rest, [and] everyone’s being treated humanely.”

These "trips" refer to the major cast getaways that happen on nearly every Bravo franchise. They’re a staple of the season and often the most emotionally volatile part of production, for both the cast and the crew. These multi-day shoots are packed with back-to-back filming, very little sleep, and a nonstop push for heightened drama.

On one such trip, Patrick recalls working a 22-hour day—traveling internationally, collecting gear, handling logistics—only to be told upon arrival, "Please drop your bags and get freshened up in your room and be back in the lobby within the hour for a day of scouting." For Patrick and the rest of the crew, that meant "another 22-hour day without a literal wink of sleep."

These pressure-cooker environments aren't just grueling; they’re set up to escalate emotion among the cast members. "[The trips] are designed to push people to their limits," Patrick said. "These long days, long events, where a lot of alcohol is happening." The crew, meanwhile, absorbs the fallout with none of the compensation or power.

As Bethenny put it: "The crew is experiencing all of it and more because they're lugging equipment and having to capture it and have to stay in shitty hotel rooms, but they get none of the upside."

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