Very humorous.  I found this story to be more your style and as clever as the rest of your postings.  The abrupt ending could possibly lead to a sequel, but definitely is not needed to complete what is already done. As for the cancelling of the show, the big problem I see is that these shows are usually shot way in advance and then premiered after several episodes are "in the can".  However, even at that, the no funding for the return to the old rhysiognomy is not out of line with reality.  The "movers and shakers" frequently do not consider the results of their actions on "mere mortals".
  Another job well done.  Thanks again for sharing with us.

It seems as though this story has brought many comments about its abrupt ending. It is impossible for a TV network to cut a show so quickly for many reasons, most of which have already been mentioned. Jennifer, your stories are always so very excellant that I look forward to reading them as soon as they are posted. Maybe you should continue this story. My suggestion is that the cancellation os the series was just a test to see how the contestants behaved and then have them meet their original bodies and strike up some king of relationship with the person that inhabits their body. Then you could end the reality show with the contestants marrying each other.

... or something a bit more in keeping with your style.

Thanks for all the stories you have written in the past.

Well, apart from the abrupt ending, the somewhat incomplete characterization, the fact that nobody shoots reality tv one show at a time and the unrealistic way of so casually cutting them loose without switching them back, the thing that bothers me the most is one seemingly forgotten piece of logic.

No audience would buy the whole "body switched" premise, they'd be certain that the men and women were just actors and actresses pretending to have been body switched. (in fact, that might make for a good story on it's own.)

Sorry it's over does not work. The contract has to be honored, also no network does the show live, all reality shows are complete before the first show airs. Also an exec cutting loose eight people in a world full of lawyers is asking for his fanny to be sauted, and stuffed on live TV just for thinking of the concept. The Idea for the story is good; USA did "He's a Lady" and crossdressed 11 men in summer 2004 for only a quarter million prize. I understand running out of steam, but usually the story re-emerges after some setting time.

I think this very good story is OK as is, but also begs to be continued.  That could be easily done by making the "The show is cancelled" bit a trick, and the real test is how they do now thinking they are stuck.

This author consistently has interesting ideas, but no idea how to tell a competent story.  I really wish he would concentrate on having an interesting or believable character and showing their ordeal.  As it is, this story, like most of his stories, reminds one of Paula Jutras.  

I agree with the others, the story had an abrupt ending. I would have liked to see the show continue, with the story switching back and forth between the women in men's bodies and the men in women's bodies, comparing their situations and feelings.

Mr. Ram

Lovely story, and one that deserves to become a serial.  So they abandon them there in there little "apartment" and tell them "sorry, it's over"?  what about those hidden cameras?  Wouldn't that be fun to mess with the contestants?  I think this is just brimming with possibilities.  Maybe a new universe for those so inclined and are touched by the muse?  How about it Jenn?
Hugs, Diane

The bulk of the story was brilliant! first class,  but you do what I often do the ending is too abrupt! They needed to be at least given the ID of their new persons, adresses, etc! It also be would have very good to meet their former selves to go over lives and help each other.

This was a good story, but then it just kind of abruptly ends. You should have wrote more, instead of just tacked on an ending. This story deserved better. It was really good.