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If you've ever thought about the idea of auditioning for a reality TV show, think again.

This is what The Bachelorette contestant David Witko wishes he had done before auditioning for the show that would ultimately turn him into a notorious TV 'villain'.

Speaking exclusively with Daily Mail Australia, the former male model, 32, has warned of the tricks used by the dating show producers and editors to manufacture drama and story lines.

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Lifting the lid: Speaking exclusively with Daily Mail Australia, a former Bachelorette 'villain', David Witko (pictured), has warned of the tricks used by dating show producers and editors

Back in 2015, David's life was thrown into turmoil after over a million people watched him seemingly 'insult' Sam Frost before 'storming out' of a rose ceremony.

Typecast as 'arrogant' from the first episode, David confessed he had no idea of the lengths producers would go to turn him into a 'monster' for the sake of ratings.

This villainous character is a far cry from the soft-spoken Melbourne local who decided to audition for the show to help him overcome anxiety.

'The whole thing was cut to the show's liking': Typecast as an 'arrogant' male model from the first episode, David confessed he no idea of the lengths producers would go to turn him into a 'monster' for the sake of ratings

'The whole thing was cut to the show's liking,' he said. 'My gift to Sam when we first met was a donation to a depression charity. They cut that part out of the show.'

While other contestants received the 'funny', 'quirky' or 'romantic' introduction edit, all David could hear when he watched his first scene on TV was pumping, bass-heavy catwalk music.

Behind the scenes, David said he found himself at the mercy of endless questions relating to Michael Turnbull, his best friend in the house, and his career as a model.  

Editing: While other contestants received the 'funny', 'quirky' or 'romantic' introduction, all model David could hear when he watched his first scene on TV was bass-heavy catwalk music

'Why would they ask many times what I thought of Michael? It was for the greater agenda of creating the appearance of jealousy,' he explained.

'The producers' goal is to extract information by building rapport with you so you open up, then to feed you information and ask your thoughts on it.'

He explained: 'Humorous or sarcastic responses can be edited as sounding literal... Which I often did to my detriment.'

Typecast: This 'villainous' character is a far cry from the soft-spoken Melbourne local who decided to audition for the show to help him overcome anxiety

Manufacturing rivalry: Behind the scenes, David said he found himself at the mercy of endless questions relating to Michael Turnbull (pictured), his best friend in the house and fellow model

Most of his headline-making lines on the show ('Yes, I am an international model') were made completely in jest, he said, after prodding by relentless producers. 

For those brave enough to leave their reputation in the hands of producers and editors, David recommended: 'Act. It's all an act. And act 24-hours-a-day. Be patient and don't respond to manipulation.

'They'll film the same questions several times until they can cut the answer they want. Don't fall into the trap. 

What's in a name? According to David, the infamous 'argument' between himself and Sam over her alleged 'materialism' was actually the result of a miscommunication

'Think before you speak - even if you think the mic is turned off,' he warned. 

Sometimes, however, there is simply no way to turn your fate as a TV 'villain' around, especially when post-production and editing tricks come into play.

According to David, the infamous 'argument' between himself and Sam over her alleged 'materialism' was actually the result of a miscommunication.

Crucial difference: David explained that Sam mistook the phrase 'baby daddy' (meaning the father of a woman's children) to mean 'sugar daddy' (a man who provides a woman with money or gifts in exchange for affection)

David explained that Sam mistook the phrase 'baby daddy' (meaning the father of a woman's children) to mean 'sugar daddy' (a man who provides a woman with money or gifts in exchange for affection) when he asked her what she was looking for in a man, sending her into a rage. 

'When she asked if I knew what she wanted and I said a "baby daddy", people thought that meant "sugar daddy". When in fact what I meant was a husband, partner, and father of her child,' he said.

Of course, this was all edited out of the scene.

'Think before you speak': Sometimes, there's simply no way to turn your fate as a TV 'villain' around, especially when post-production and editing tricks come into play

He also revealed that the subsequent rose ceremony was edited to make it seem like he stormed out without saying goodbye.

'I actually went back to say farewell to them all, hugged it out. Drew was upset, Michael was bummed, and then left,' he said of footage that was never aired.

The shocked expressions worn by the other contestants were also filmed at a later time and not during his elimination scene, he explained.

'The producers just didn't want to show an ounce of niceness from my part': The shocked expressions worn by the other contestants during his exit scene were also filmed at a later time

'The producers just didn't want to show an ounce of niceness from my part,' he said.

'Add some music, some scenes of me coming across as arrogant and boom. Villain made,' David added. 

David was mortified after his episodes aired, because he previously had no indication that he would be taking on a negative character role.

'You're contractually tied': David was mortified after his episodes aired, because he previously had no indication that he would be taking on a negative character role

He also claimed that he was banned by The Bachelorette's then-producers, Shine, from attending interviews - including a high-profile appearance on The Project that other contestants were able to attend.

'You're contractually tied to the production company for 6 months to a year... So everything you organise after has to be through them.'

'They didn't want me looking like a nice person in real life because it would ruin this villain character they created,' he concluded.

'You're contractually tied to the production company for 6 months to a year': He also claimed that he was banned by The Bachelorette's then-producers, Shine, from attending interviews