reality tv
Even Reality TV Hosts Are Being Replaced By Robots
Milf Manor, The Button, and Pressure Cooker all operate without a host—but at what cost?
How Reality TV Got Meta
Breaking the fourth wall is reality television's new normal. But is it as authentic as it seems?
How to Become a Reality Star, According to Someone Who Creates Them
"If they would just play along and go down the avenues we direct them, they're gonna get screen time."
'There’s 100% Manipulation': The Inner Workings of Reality TV, According to a Producer
"With some contestants I'm just like, ‘You're a piece of shit. And I want to ruin you’."
'I'm a Celeb': The Shameless Cringe of Matt Hancock
And the bookies currently have him at 5/1 to win, too.
I Went Behind the Scenes of the UK's First Astrology Dating Show
“Written in the Stars” is like “Love Island” meets “Married At First Sight”, but with horoscopes. I flew to Greece to check it out on set.
'Fat Families': Inside TV's Most Brutal Weight Loss Reality Show
Viral clips from the 2000s Sky show are everywhere on TikTok, but what was being on the programme actually like?
Is Angela from 'The Rehearsal' an Actress?: An Investigation
Every person who has appeared on the show so far has been suspected of being an actor. Whatever the truth of this theory (it’s almost certainly wrong), Angela has done some acting.
Big Brother Died for a Reason, But a Radical Reboot Could Save It
The original show was a brutal feast of manipulation, sex, and drunk drama. Reality TV has moved on immeasurably since then.
The Final ‘Love Island’ 2022 Power Ranking
For the first time in a while, the UK has seen public opinion land on the right side of history.
The ‘Love Island’ 2022 Power Ranking: Week Seven
Driven by banter, pheromones and the will of the people, The Italian Snack and Mother-Su have made it to the last stretch.
The ‘Love Island’ 2022 Power Ranking: Week Six
In which Luca loses his head over Gemma being civil to Billy while he attempted to flirt with her.