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

Married at First Sight Australia is facing fresh controversy after police launched an investigation into the hit reality TV show.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 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

In interviews and via his vanity cards he would, occasionally, rail against television critics, network censors, reality TV and the Television Academy, which consistently overlooked his series in the best comedy category.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

I guess I don't know all that much about reality TV.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

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