I’d agree with you there!
Never seen it, don’t think it ever aired in Australia so I’ll take your word for it. I would personally lump game shows in with reality TV just for the fact that the shows aren’t scripted and the people on them are usually average joes and not playing a role
I’m also an aussie and never seen the show, but I’m assuming the show is/was a reality TV show so they came on during the 90’s and the couple gave their backstory as just business partners.
Someone recently watched re-runs and made a post commenting that they’re clearly were actually a couple, That post went “viral” the couple saw it and commented with proof that yeah they were gay all along.
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I’m not sure this is exactly what OP is talking about, but I like this video that addresses the surreal and contradictory nature of these types of stories https://piped.kavin.rocks/watch?v=9p5Oi4wPVVo
Earlier this month I started watching Dungeon Meshi for the first time and I liked it so much I watched through the japanese english and german dubs. If Netflix keeps making shows like it I’ll keep paying