Not So Reality
Once the rumors started circulating, executive producer Thom Beers decided to speak out in defense of the show. During a live panel, he said: “I can honestly tell you that the stuff found in those containers are found in storage containers.” However, he later clarified that some lockers are consolidated.
Second Time Around
Dave Hester’s return came as a surprise since he was so vocal about denouncing the show after leaving. It has been alleged that A&E gave him a new contract in order to prevent him from causing them any more defamation. In his lawsuit, it was mentioned: “The defendants would like the public to believe that the series presents an accurate portrayal of the auction process. The truth is that every aspect of the series is fake.”