Lo Bosworth Opens Up About the Struggles Faced by Women on 'The Hills'

Lo Bosworth Says the Women on The Hills Were Constantly Put Into Compromised Situations

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Lo Bosworth looked back on her genuine friendships with her costars on The Hills, which she found to be "challenged" due to producers allegedly creating situations that caused tension among the women.

During an appearance on the "Just B With Bethenny Frankel" podcast on Friday, April 19, Bosworth, who is now 37 years old, talked about the struggles the cast faced in building relationships outside of the show.

Bosworth explained that they were not at fault for the situations they were put in as young women. They often found themselves in challenging circumstances where they had to compete against each other to make it through a day of filming.

During the first two seasons of Laguna Beach, Bosworth was a part of the cast along with her close friend Lauren Conrad and other classmates. After that, she continued as a supporting member on The Hills for seasons 2 and 3.

Lo Bosworth Says the Women on The Hills Were Constantly Put Into Compromised Situations

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Bosworth admitted that she didn't excel in reality TV like her costars because she wasn't keen on getting caught up in drama. She reflected on her role, acknowledging that she played a specific part which she now appreciates. Although she didn't delve too deeply into the drama, there are still lingering memories that bother her. She mentioned that there are many untold stories behind the scenes that contradict the public's perception of her based on what was shown on television.

Bosworth hinted at a possible reunion for the cast of Laguna Beach. She mentioned that there may be a special event to celebrate the show's 20th anniversary. Bosworth shared that she and Lauren are friends and have discussed the idea with a few people. Since they graduated in 2004, this year marks their true 20-year high school reunion. Bosworth believes it would be fantastic to reunite with the old gang from Laguna Beach for this milestone.

Bosworth described Laguna Beach as a more positive reality show compared to The Hills, which she found to be more competitive. She expressed happiness for her former classmates.

Speaking about her Laguna Beach castmates, Bosworth mentioned, "I think that everybody’s doing really well, everybody is really friendly." She added, "And Laguna’s a kind, nice version of reality TV, right?" Transitioning to The Hills, she noted, "You get to The Hills and it’s, like, much bigger impact from a drama and trauma perspective."

Editor's P/S:

Lo Bosworth's candid reflections on her time on "The Hills" shed light on the complexities of reality television. Bosworth's assertion that producers deliberately created tension among cast members highlights the manipulative nature of these shows, which often prioritize ratings over the well-being of participants. It is disheartening to hear that young women were subjected to situations that pitted them against each other, hindering genuine friendships from forming.

Bosworth's admission that she was not a natural fit for the drama-heavy environment of "The Hills" is refreshing. It challenges the notion that all reality TV participants are equally adept at engaging in conflict. Her acknowledgment that she played a specific role in the show, while not fully immersing herself in the drama, suggests that she was aware of the show's construct and chose to navigate it in a way that aligned with her own values.