reality TV

British

noun

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

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Most cuttingly, the reality TV veteran accused Maher of leaning heavily on canned applause and a laugh track to sell the idea that he’s funny.

From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026

Way back when reality TV was just a foal getting up on its wobbly legs, it was common to describe such programs as “social experiments.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

“Laguna Beach” may be the first thing that comes to mind when some think of Kristin Cavallari, but the reality TV veteran has called Nashville home for nearly a decade.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Also debuting over the weekend was "Primetime," starring Robert Pattinson as reality TV host Chris Hansen.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

At one point she came running to find me and asked, “How do you feel about the possibility of reality TV? Camera crews will follow you around and you’ll be a prime-time series.”

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen

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