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Naked and Afraid
Naked and Afraid is a reality TV series in which a pair of competitors meet and attempt to survive in the wilderness while naked. The show debuted in 2013, and currently airs on the Discovery Channel. According to the Naked and Afraid rules, both contestants can bring one helpful item. Past filming locations include U.S. areas such as the Florida Everglades, Louisiana Bayou, and Alaskan tundra, as well as international settings in Nicaragua, Panama, and Africa.
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‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’: Will There Be a Season 2?
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A ‘Naked and Afraid’ Producer Once Called Prospective Cast Members ‘Slightly Unhinged’
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One ‘Naked and Afraid’ Cast Member Wrote a Novel Inspired By Her Time on the Show
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Has Anyone Ever Been Attacked on ‘Naked and Afraid’?

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Close up of a woman wearing a fur-lined hood from 'Life Below Zero'

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National Geographic Cancels ‘Life Below Zero’ After 23 Seasons

'Life Below Zero' Season 23 is the last for the National Geographic reality series, several cast members have said.

by Megan Elliott

Published on November 13, 2024

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Smiling Emen and Ikechi from 'Married at First Sight' Season 18 on their wedding

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Ikechi Tried to Get Cast on a Different Season of ‘Married at First Sight’ — Is That a Red Flag?

Ikechi applied to be on 'Married at First Sight' when he was living in Houston, but he didn't move forward in that season's casting process.

by Megan Elliott

Maddie Brown of 'Sister Wives' sitting in a chair and speaking into a microphonee

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‘Sister Wives’: Kody Brown ‘Doesn’t Have Any Respect for Boundaries,’ Maddie Brown Says

'Some people just don't deserve to be in your life,' Maddie Brown said in the Nov. 11 episode of podcast, 'The Authentic Society.'

by Megan Elliott

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A view of the water in Inuvik, Canada

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‘Alone’ Season 11 Winner William Larkham Jr. Had 10 Days of Food Left When He Won

William Larkham Jr. won 'Alone' Season 11 after spending 84 days in the Canadian wilderness. And he could have lasted even longer.

by Megan Elliott

Published on September 6, 2024

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side by side photos of Timber, Dub, and William from 'Alone' Season 11

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‘Alone’ Season 11 Episode 11 Recap: Looking for a Light at the End of the Tunnel

After two month of solitude and struggle, one 'Alone' Season 11 contestant is ready to go home.

by Megan Elliott

Northern pike lying on ice

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‘Alone’ Season 11 Episode 10 Recap: A Lucky Catch

Scarce food is becoming a big problem for the remaining contestants in 'Alone' Season 11.

by Megan Elliott

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Jared Fogle Launches "Fight The Fat" Campaign at Subway, Charing Cross in London, Great Britain

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Whatever Happened to Jared From Subway?

A new documentary offers closer look at the events surrounding Jared Fogle's downfall and what unfolded for him after his Subway-fueled rise to fame.

by Perry Carpenter

Published on June 12, 2023

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Linda Greenlaw steers her boat on Deadliest Catch

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‘Deadliest Catch’ Star Linda Greenlaw Confirms the Show Is ‘More Scripted’ Than Other Reality Fishing Shows

'Deadliest Catch,' one of the most thrilling reality series on TV, follows fishermen in the treacherous Bering Sea. But drama may not be as 'real' as some viewers think.

by Mishal Ali Zafar

Justin Tennison with a cigarette in his mouth on 'Deadliest Catch'

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‘Deadliest Catch’: What Happened to Justin Tennison?

'Deadliest Catch' has seen many tragedies over the years, including the 2011 death of F/V Time Bandit deckhand Justin Tennison.

by Megan Elliott

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Blair Braverman looking over her shoulder on 'Naked and Afraid'

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One ‘Naked and Afraid’ Cast Member Wrote a Novel Inspired By Her Time on the Show

Blair Braverman's experience on the Discovery Channel reality show 'Naked and Afraid' inspired her 2022 novel, 'Small Game.'

by Megan Elliott

Two 'Naked and Afraid' contestants standing on cliff with their backs to the camera. Fans wonder if anyone has died on the show.

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‘Naked and Afraid’: Is There a Prize for Completing the 21-Day Survival Challenge?

Unlike reality shows like 'Survivor' and 'Alone,' the only thing people who go on 'Naked and Afraid' win is bragging rights.

by Megan Elliott

Steven, Waz Addy, and Dan manuever their raft downstream in 'Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing'

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Has Anyone Ever Been Attacked on ‘Naked and Afraid’?

'Naked and Afraid' participants face threats from stinging insects, vicious snakes, and aggressive predators. But has anyone actually been attacked on the show?

by Megan Elliott

Image of woman with mud on her face against blue background for 'Naked and Afraid' Season 16

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‘Naked and Afraid’ Season 16 Premiere Date Revealed

Fan challenges, a returning contestant seeking redemption, and more are on tap for the upcoming season of 'Naked and Afraid.'

by Megan Elliott

Andrew Shayde and other members of Team Pride wearing match blue tank tops on 'Buddy Games'

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Andrew Shayde of ‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’ Is Also a ‘Buddy Games’ Cast Member

'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' survivalist Andrew Shayde is also appearing on the new CBS reality show 'Buddy Games,' hosted by Josh Duhamel.

by Megan Elliott

Three 'Naked and Afraid Castaways' cast members posing in front of a crashed plane

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‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’ Finale Recap: Did the Castaways Make It Off the Island?

The castaways are just days away from getting off the island. But will internal divisions stand in the way of their rescue?

by Megan Elliott

'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' cast members Candice, Rachel, and Justin in the water

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‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’: Justin Says He Would ‘100%’ Do the Show Again

Justin Governale's 'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' journey came to an early end in the show's Sept. 10 episode, when he was medically evacuated.

by Megan Elliott

Kerra from 'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' sitting on the ground with Bulent lying behind her

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‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’: When Does the Finale Air?

Who will make it off the island? The season finale of 'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' airs Sunday, Sept. 17 on Discovery.

by Megan Elliott

'Naked and Afraid Castaways' cast members wading through water

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‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’: Critics Slam Show for Obviously Planted Items

Some viewers think is too much of a coincidence to believe that the 'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' were stranded on a island with so many useful items.

by Megan Elliott

'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' cast members Candice, Rachel, and Justin in the water

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Candice of ‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’ Wants to Return for One More Challenge: ‘Can’t Stop Til I Get My 21 Days!’

Candice had to leave the island after just eight days due to a medical emergency, but she's still determined to complete a 21-day challenge.

by Megan Elliott

Three 'Naked and Afraid Castaways' cast members posing in front of a crashed plane

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‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’: Bulent Says Doing Show Was His ‘Hardest’ Challenge Yet

'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' participant Bulent Gurcan says doing the show was difficult and that all of his fellow cast members deserve respect.

by Megan Elliott

'Naked and Afraid Castaways' cast members wading through water

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‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’: [Spoiler] Forced to Tap Out Due to an Infection

One participant was hoping for redemption on 'Naked and Afraid: Castaways.' But a medical emergency in episode 4 changed things.

by Megan Elliott

'Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing' contestants Stacey, Jeff, Dan, Cheeny, Gwen looking at a map

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‘Naked and Afraid’: Behind-the-Scenes Secrets Cast Members Have Revealed About the Show

What's it really like to be on 'Naked and Afraid'? Over the years, several participants have opened up about their experience on the Discovery Channel show.

by Megan Elliott

Raven Smith speaks to the cameras while making her shelter on Naked and Afraid

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‘Naked and Afraid’ Raven Smith: Has the Chicago Survivalist Reconciled With TV Partner, Omar Barney?

Raven Smith has communicated with her former 'Naked and Afraid' co-contestant, Omar Barney, via Instagram. Here's how it went.

by Suse Forrest

Three 'Naked and Afraid Castaways' cast members posing in front of a crashed plane

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‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’ Cast: Where You’ve Seen Them Before

One 'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' participant appeared on 'The Amazing Race,' while another popped up on '90 Day: The Single Life.'

by Megan Elliott

LeAnn has to be medically tapped out after her body is broken down by severe sunburn and extreme weather conditions.

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Worst Injury on ‘Naked and Afraid’: Ranking the Most Damaged Contestants

'Naked and Afraid' makes us cringe from the extreme conditions more than the nudity. This led to the worst injury in series history.

by Suse Forrest

Kayla and Tim are in Vhembe, South Africa, surrounded by venomous insects

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Is ‘Naked and Afraid’ Real? What’s Authentic and What’s Fake on the Discovery Channel Survival Show

It's hard to fake the nakedness on the Discovery survival show. However, 'Naked and Afraid' isn't real in some misleading ways.

by Suse Forrest

'Naked and Afraid Castaways' cast members wading through water

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‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’ Filming Location: Where Is the Island Located?

'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' strands nine people on a deserted island in the Pacific. But where exactly is the show filmed?

by Megan Elliott

Kerra from 'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' sitting on the ground with Bulent lying behind her

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‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’ Episode 1: Will the Castaways Survive the Island?

Nine seasoned 'Naked and Afraid' alums fight to survive on a deserted island in the latest spinoff of the popular reality show.

by Megan Elliott

Man holding a bow and arrow on 'Naked and Afraid' Season 15

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‘Naked and Afraid’: Producers Revealed the 4 Criteria for Choosing a Filming Location

How do the producers of 'Naked and Afraid' choose a location for contestants? All the answers right this way.

by Abeni Tinubu