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During a night of heavy drinking at a disco, a massive brawl broke out involving cast members, production staff, and several locals. According to police reports, the fight was so violent that it required the intervention of the National Police. But the real scandal was the aftermath: the cast, believing they were untouchable, allegedly became aggressive with the police officers. Two cast members, Miguel and another participant, were arrested for "resisting authority" and "assault."

For the city of Gandia, the show is an embarrassing memory. For reality TV historians, it is a perfect case study of how not to localize a format. And for the rest of us, Gandia Shore serves as a hilarious reminder that sometimes, you can't bottle lightning—especially if that lightning ends up getting arrested by Spanish police. Gandia Shore--

In the early 2010s, the world was in the grip of "GTL" (Gym, Tan, Laundry), poofed hair, and fist-pumping. MTV’s Jersey Shore was a global phenomenon, turning Snooki, The Situation, and Pauly D into unlikely superstars. Naturally, this success spawned a fleet of international spin-offs, from Geordie Shore (UK) to Warsaw Shore (Poland). During a night of heavy drinking at a

Gandia Shore season 1 (8 episodes) aired in late 2012 to decent, if unspectacular, ratings. But the real drama exploded during the production of the second season in 2013. Two cast members, Miguel and another participant, were