I live on less than $800 a month. Comfortably I might add. So that $1300 would be a huge increase in my standard of living. It would make my house payment (I'm buying), pay all my utility bills, my food, and give me extra spending money. I like my job, so I'd keep doing it, and have even more money.

The people on these shows more than likely weren't really going for the million dollar prize. They were going for a shot at big time fame, contracts that could net them far more than a million dollars in their lifetime, and a chance to follow a dream, which is worth more than any amount of money.