The stories that were most-read, most-searched-for, and most-shared this year on reality blurred, from Big Brother to Survivor to The Real World.
Archives for 2016
A&E’s excuse for canceling Generation KKK: incompetence or a lie?
A&E cancelled Generation KKK on Saturday, blaming the production company for paying subjects, which is standard practice in the industry.
The best reality TV of 2016
Andy Dehnart’s list of best reality shows 2016 includes The Great British Baking Show, OJ: Made in America, Match Game, Project Runway Junior, and more.
45 new and renewed reality shows
A list of new and renewed reality TV shows across broadcast and cable networks that have been announced in recent weeks and months.
Is Tyler Henry a fraud? Why is Ina Garten so amazing? And five other must-read stories
Seven reality TV-related longread stories about Tyler Henry, Top Chef, Ina Garten, Lisa Vanderpump, the creators of House Hunters, and more.
A&E’s new KKK reality show and A&E’s delusional self-importance
A&E has announced Generation KKK, a reality show following members of the Klan, and laughably claims it won’t be “a platform for the views of the KKK.”
How a real-life, action-adventure crime series was produced
An interview with the producers of Ocean Warriors, a six-hour Animal Planet series that follows people who are trying to stop illegal fishing.
Tim Gunn bowling is the best thing you’ll see today
One of the many highlights of Project Runway season 15 was Tim Gun bowling during his finalist home visits. Watch the birth of a jock.
Survivor Millennials vs Gen X ends with highs and lows
A recap and analysis of Survivor Millennials vs. Gen X’s season finale, on which Adam, Dave, Hannah, Ken, and Jay battled for $1 million.
Survivor Game Changers: season 34’s cast, twist, and more
Details about Survivor season 34, which will be called Survivor Game Changers – the Mamanuca Islands, and its twist, cast, premiere date, and more.
At last, a 125-year-old mystery about Van Gogh is solved
Watch a researcher uncover evidence that solves a mystery that’s eluded experts for more than 125 years: What happened to Vincent Van Gogh’s ear?
A brief review of GSN’s new competition Window Warriors
GSN’s latest talent competition is Window Warriors, which challenges retail display merchandisers to create windows for real-world brands.
Flip or Flop stars split, months after a “misunderstanding” involving guns, police
HGTV stars Tarek El Moussa and Christina El Moussa will continue production on Flip or Flop while they reevaluate their marriage, they said today.
How will the Survivor Millennials vs. Gen X jury vote? My predictions
I’m attempting to predict the votes of Survivor Millennials vs. Gen X jury members, though the word “guessing” might be more accurate.
Need a warm entertainment blanket to wrap up in? Here are four options
Three shows that are charming, warm, and perfect for the holiday season—or just for forgetting about everything else for an hour or two.