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reality show

British  

noun

  1. 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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There is “Storage Wars” the TV reality show, now in its 17th season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 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

Perhaps she’ll adapt her written account into a reality show, only to reignite her fame and win the White House.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“Rebel. You should totally have your own reality show: Packing for Uncertainty.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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