Claim: The Bachelorette is about real people.
Evidence: The Bachelorette is an American reality television dating game show that debuted on ABC on January 8 , 2003.
They are presented for the entertainment of the viewers.
Dating game shows are television game shows that incorporate a dating system in the form of a game with clear rules.
Human matchmaking is involved only in selecting the game 's contestants , who are usually selected more for the amusement value than any concern for their happiness or compatibility.
There have been a number of dating shows aired on television over the years , using a variety of formats and rules.
The audience sees only the game ; an important feature of all dating game shows is that the contestants have little or no previous knowledge of each other , and are exposed to each other only through the game , which may include viewing a photograph or at least knowing the basic criteria for participation -LRB- typically participants are not already married -RRB-.
As the genre progressed , the format developed towards a reality-style show and more into a relationship show then simply finding a mate.