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reality TV

British  

noun

  1. television programmes focusing on members of the public living in conditions created especially by the programme makers

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He even launched his own subscription streaming network, the American Sheriff Network, with featured ride-alongs and other reality TV programming.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

Kalshi began opening markets on “Love Island” in late May, marking its biggest foray into the reality TV genre.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

She was a household name even before she reinvented herself as a reality TV star, with a high profile spell on Strictly Come Dancing, known for her forthright views and no-nonsense attitude.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Her Strictly appearance was however to turn her into a reality TV star, when she joined such shows as "Celebrity Big Brother".

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

They’re both posing like they're on a modeling reality TV show, and above their heads is the caption: BEST-LOOKING.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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