Mélanie's mother constantly used critical phrases starting with 'Tu ne' (you don't) and prioritized finding a good husband for her daughters. Despite her mother's disapproval of Melanie pursuing higher education, Mélanie moved to Paris at 18, living first in a maid's room, then a small studio, working at a travel agency, and receiving 200€ monthly from her father.

Mélanie left university to work full-time at the travel agency, feeling she was in her element. She enjoyed reality TV shows, particularly 'L'île de la tentation' and 'Le Bachelor,' and socialized with her friend Jess, who also moved to Paris. When the travel agency faced difficulties due to online competition, Mélanie started looking for other opportunities.

After several unsuccessful applications to reality TV shows, Mélanie found a new offer requiring applicants to be 20-30 years old, single, and submit photos. She applied, hoping for a few days of excitement. A week later, she was contacted for a phone interview where she exaggerated some details to appear more vivacious.

For her audition, Mélanie struggled to choose an outfit that would reflect a striking personality, as she usually dressed simply. She settled on tight pants and a cut-up promotional t-shirt, which revealed her bra, creating an 'undeniable style'. She arrived at the production office five minutes early, with subtle makeup, and was led to a room with a camera.

Mélanie waited alone in the room for over an hour, convinced she was being filmed as a test of patience. When a woman finally arrived, she initially chastised Mélanie for not announcing her presence, to which Mélanie, flustered, barely managed to explain she thought her arrival was known.

The woman asked Mélanie to pose for the camera and then bombarded her with personal questions about her weight, qualities, physical appearance, what she was most often criticized for, her insecurities, her ideal man, and her willingness to change for love. Mélanie, trying her best, described herself as a bit round but not ugly, direct, joyful, and dreaming of great love and children.

The casting director, trained by a renowned reality TV producer, found Mélanie irritating due to her high-pitched voice and childlike eyes, which reminded her of cartoon cows. She noted that modern reality TV required more than just confinement; it needed scandal, exhibitionism, and exaggerated sexuality.

The director considered ending the interview, seeking more dramatic and manipulative candidates. Yet, a fleeting thought crossed her mind: could Mélanie's apparent banality hide a brutal and blind ambition? This idea vanished, leaving her to see Mélanie as a dull young woman, fidgeting awkwardly.

The director concluded that Mélanie didn't fit the typical reality TV archetypes and wrote 'Miss nobody, no thanks' on her file. As Mélanie was leaving, her abundant breasts, noticeable to the director, seemed to burst from her t-shirt. Prompted by a sudden intuition, the director stopped Mélanie and asked, "How many boyfriends have you had?" When Mélanie asked for clarification, the director rephrased: "How many men have you slept with?" After a moment of silence, Mélanie looked her in the eye and responded, "None."

After Mélanie's departure, the director wrote in red under her photo: '26 years old, virgin,' and underlined it three times.