“Anyone involved with the production” includes anyone who has worked in the last 2 years as an employee, officer, director, or agent of the producer, the network, sponsors, or anyone supplying goods or services to the program. [2] X Research source

Answer the application questions in a Word or Google document. This way, in case you can’t fill out the whole application in one sitting, or your internet crashes, you don’t lose any of your progress. If you don’t have a lot of time on your hands, or if you want to apply to multiple reality TV shows at once, Netflix, Nailed It!’s network, offers an online application that’s much less intensive. [4] X Research source

Pick 2 people who not only know you as a baker, but know your personality and can vouch for your ability to perform well under pressure and be an engaging reality TV presence.

This video is where you get to show off your facility in the kitchen as well as your fun and unique personality. Show the casting director you have the pep and showmanship necessary to thrive on reality TV. A selfie video on your phone won’t suffice. Consider enlisting a friend to film you. [7] X Research source Make sure your video is shot in landscape mode, not portrait mode, and is an . mp4, . mov, or QuickTime. [8] X Research source

While it’s all fun and games when you’re watching the show at home, baking under pressure—not to mention on television—can be overwhelming even for talented bakers. [9] X Research source The recipes provided to contestants are intentionally simplistic, but some may involve a little guesswork from players. [10] X Research source While timers are a staple for any baker, the Nailed It! kitchen purportedly contains no timers—only clocks, meaning contestants must be very aware of just how long that cake has been in the oven. [11] X Research source

The Great British Bake Off purportedly does not pay contestants anything to participate, while Love Island offers contestants a modest weekly stipend during their run on the show. [12] X Research source

Of course, that $10,000 is pre-tax. Still, 10 grand to make a few depressing cakes and be made fun of by Nicole Byer? Not a bad way to earn a couple bucks.