Currently in its third season,The Traitorsis like the Olympics ofreality TV.
The genre is a universe of its own, with decades of history and interpersonal relationships.
Unlike traditional television, thebest reality TV showsfeature authentic, people-driven stories that fans can engage with.
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But they all had to begin somewhere.
FromTop CheftoSurvivor, these reality TV shows are required viewing for anyone wanting to get into the genre.
The family entered the public eye in 2007 whenKeeping Up with the Kardashiansfirst premiered.
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Additionally, the familys connections in Hollywood meant countless cameos from prominent figures in entertainment.
Their new series,The Kardashians, doesnt even compare.
The series is campy and exciting, bringing the art of drag racing to audiences around the world.
RuPauls Drag Race combines many facets of what makes reality TV so captivating.
LogoTVs highest-rated program involves a series of challenges that result in eliminations each week.
For many viewers, the symbol of a rose is equated withThe Bachelor!
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As its name implies, the show invites contestants to compete for the title of Top Chef.
This is more complicated than it sounds, but observing their creations can inspire even the most amateur viewers.
Fans ofThe Real Housewivesfranchise have watched the children of these housewives grow up.
5The Voice (2011)
Created by John de Mol Jr.
Reality TV allows audiences to become stars and showcase their abilities through televised talent competitions.
Unlike otherreality TV talent competitions, initial auditions forThe Voiceare judged blindly by a panel of coaches.
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Its a collaborative effort where contestants collaborate with major music stars that align with their sound.
Former coaches have included artists likeBlake Shelton,Ariana Grande, andGwen Stefani.
This business-themed reality show sees entrepreneurs pitch products to judges, who then decide whether to invest.
Scrub Daddy is the biggest success storyinShark Tankshistory.
Its popularity may even transcend the show itself.Then theres the Squatty Potty and Bombas- all recognizable brands even today.
Sometimes, the investors miss out on strong pitches that result in success, but thats business.
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As the introduction goes, Find out what happens when people stop being polite, and start getting real.
CBSs hit series,Big Brother, asked this question when the series premiered 25 years ago.
The shows format changed greatly throughout the years, but the premise remains the same.
Houseguests live a mostly normal life during their time onBig Brother, save for no internet or devices.
They participate in challenges and are tasked with maintaining the living space.
With this,Survivorincorporates the host countries land and culture into the experience.
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