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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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

Also debuting over the weekend was "Primetime," starring Robert Pattinson as reality TV host Chris Hansen.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

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

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 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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