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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Walters was incarcerated for a decade when he was suddenly discovered by online creators and reality TV denizens.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

The sisters’ shared New York home has also become a backdrop for their reality TV careers, with their lives under one roof documented on “Love Thy Nader.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

In early returns for Los Angeles mayor, Raman was in third place behind incumbent Karen Bass and reality TV villain Spencer Pratt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

The 80-year-old former reality TV star has previously traded barbs with Meghan on a number of occasions.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

She's still holding the remote in her hand, even though she's muted whatever reality TV show she was watching.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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