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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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"I never thought I'd see the day in America where reality show participation wins out over being a police officer," Mayor J. William Reynolds said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

A few weeks after my visit, he told Fox News that he has spent part of the past several months traveling the country for a reality show he’s making to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

I was willing to give the young novice a primer on what a mayor can and can’t do, and let him know City Hall is a reality show like no other he’s been on.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The state previously had a smaller incentive program, but former Gov. Chris Christie killed it to save money and blocked a planned payout to the reality show “Jersey Shore.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“It just doesn’t make sense,” Moms will say, flipping the channel to a baseball game or some reality show we all like.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

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