reality show

British

noun

a television show in which members of the public or celebrities are filmed living their everyday lives or undertaking specific challenges

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In later years, though, he became a sad self-parody, agreeing to play a Simon Cowell-ish figure on a reality show called “Art Fight” in which he spent all of his energy thinking up comic insults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Would you let your kids be on a reality show when they’re in high school?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Bridget Armstrong explains how the iconic reality show exploited the promise of a career to make reality TV gold.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The UK version was a nominated for best reality show at the 2024 Bafta TV Awards.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Travis said in a horrible British accent, imitating his mom’s favorite cooking reality show host from the Food Network.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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