A confessional is a stylistic device used in many reality television shows. It is a type of aside, consisting of cutaways to a close-up shot of one cast members talking directly to camera. Confessionals are used to provide narration, exposition, and commentary on ongoing action within the show. In small groups, a confessional may provoke a fellow cast member or reveal something about the other cast members from their reactions. They can also be directed at the audience as an appeal to not vote a cast member off of the program. While confessionals are typically presented as an immediate reaction to events in the show, they are generally filmed later, sometimes much later, and often at another location.