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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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The exploits of the bizarre animated characters, including "Strawberina" and a buff open-shirt "Bananito", parody reality TV tropes, from love triangles to emotional re-couplings.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Our No. 1 goal is to make sure he is treated fairly,” especially because of his status as a reality TV celebrity, Duggar attorney Albert Sauline told the Associated Press.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Having already experienced how reality TV and social media can lead to global success, Cameron noted that Serhant’s masterful use of both mediums was another huge draw to his company.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 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

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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