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Reality TV is one of the most popular TV genres that encompass unscripted game shows, competition shows, cooking shows, dating shows, home shows, docuseries, and more. Some of the most famous reality TV shows on air today include Survivor, 90 Day Fiancé, The Bachelorette, The Challenge, The Real Housewives, MasterChef, and more. Find more reality TV exclusives, recaps, and more at Thanks, I Hate It.
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‘Survivor 46’ Release Date, Time, How to Watch, and More

Eighteen new castaways are competing for the title of Sole Survivor in season 46, which premieres Feb. 28 on CBS.

by Megan Elliott

Published on February 26, 2024

3 min read

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‘Survivor 46’: Meet the Cast

Meet the 18 castaways fighting for the title of Sole Survivor (and $1 million) in 'Survivor 46.'

by Megan Elliott

The five finalists sitting on the beach in 'Survivor' Season 45

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‘Survivor’ Season 45 Finalists Agree 1 Night Was the Worst of the Entire Season

'Survivor' isn't an easy game, the finalists in season 45 explained why one night in Fiji was the worst night in the entire show. Here's what went down.

by Lauren Weiler

’90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’: Statler Explains Why She Wasn’t at the Tell-All

The '90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way' is opening up about her experience on the show on her new podcast.

by Megan Elliott

Published on November 19, 2024

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Tigerlily and Adnan on a purple background in a promo shot for '90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days' Season 7

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’90 Day Fiancé’: Tigerlily Addresses Why She Signed Up for the Show, Baby Rumors, and More in AMA

Tigerlily said she had never seen an episode of '90 Day Fiancé' before applying to be on the show.

by Megan Elliott

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’90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’: Corona Calls Ingi a ‘Piece of S***’ as Rumors Fly They Applied for the Show as a Joke

in a post on Instagram, Corona said she was 'so happy' she was no longer with her Icelandic boyfriend Ingi.

by Megan Elliott

Johnny ‘Bananas’ Allegedly Threatened to Quit ‘The Challenge 40’ and Wanted to Leave Set for Days

Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio allegedly threatened to quit 'The Challenge 40' if his requests weren't met by production. Here's what an insider claimed.

by Lauren Weiler

Published on August 28, 2024

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(L-R) Kyland Young, Olivia Kaiser, Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, Emily Schromm, Tori Deal, Leroy Garrett, Rachel Robinson, and Darrell Taylor stand together and pose at MTV's 'The Challenge 40: Battle Of The Eras' LA event at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

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‘The Challenge 40’ Cast Dealt With Horrible Living Conditions and Only 2 Porta-Potties

'The Challenge 40' living conditions were allegedly less than ideal. Here's what an insider said about how 40 competitors had to live with only 2 porta-potties.

by Lauren Weiler

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‘The Challenge 40’ Spoilers: Who’s Eliminated First From Each Era?

'The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras' divides 40 competitors into 4 eras. Here are spoilers regarding the first men and women eliminated from each era.

by Lauren Weiler

VH1 ‘Couples Retreat’ Taught Claudia Jordan to Fight for Her Relationship – Instead of Walking Away [Exclusive]

Claudia Jordan said being on VH1 Couples Retreat taught her that rather than bailing in a struggling relationship to stay and fight.

by Gina Ragusa

A Blind Gossip Item Suggests 2 Former Reality TV Stars Are Ready to Write a Tell-All Book: Are They Duggar Family Members?

The Duggar family has had a terrible year. Could a tell-all book be in the works, too? A recent blind item seems to suggest that it's a possibility.

by Andrea Francese

‘RHOA’: Former Producer Reveals Network Never Wanted Claudia Jordan as Peach Holder

Claudia Jordan appeared on Season 7 of 'RHOA.' She was asked to return as a friend of the show, but chose not to.

by Brenda Alexander

Eva Marcille Says ‘ANTM’ Alums Who Bash Tyra Banks are ‘Salty’

'America's Next Top Model' aired for over 20 seasons, giving model hopefuls their big breaks. Eva Marcille is one of the biggest to come off the show.

by Brenda Alexander

‘RHOA’: Why Mariah Huq Turned Down Chance to Appear on the Show

Mariah Huq is the creator, executive producer, and former star of 'Married to Medicine.' Before the show, she was vetted for 'RHOA.'

by Brenda Alexander

‘The Amazing Race 34’: Popular ‘Big Brother’ Couple Reportedly Joining the Cast

Popular ‘Big Brother’ couple from season 23, Derek Xiao and Claire Rehfuss, are reportedly joining the cast of ‘The Amazing Race 34.’

by Tamara Grant

‘Bling Empire’: Kim Lee Responds to Comments That She ‘Gaslighted’ Kevin Kreider

‘Bling Empire’ star Kim Lee responds to comments that she ‘gaslighted’ Kevin Kreider throughout season 2 in a recent TikTok video.

by Tamara Grant

‘The Real World Homecoming’: Danny Roberts Says Julie Stoffer Showed ‘Eggplant Photos’ of Her Husband

‘The Real World Homecoming: New Orleans’ star Danny Roberts confirmed that Julie Stoffer showed ‘eggplant’ photos of her husband, not shirtless.

by Tamara Grant

‘The Challenge’: Emy Alupei Apologizes for Controversial X-Factor Performance

‘The Challenge’ finalist Emy Alupei was reportedly dropped from season 38 due to a controversial ‘X-Factor’ performance. She recently apologized for it.

by Tamara Grant

‘Big Brother’ Winner Shares What Life Is Like in Sequester Before Entering House

‘Big Brother’ winner Rachel Reilly detailed what life is like during the lone week the potential houseguests spend in a hotel room before entering the BB house.

by Tamara Grant

‘The Challenge’: Beth Stolarczyk Reportedly Wanted to ‘Defame and Destroy’ Jonna Mannion

‘The Challenge’ star Beth Stolarzyk reportedly only wanted to ‘defame and destroy’ Jonna Mannion during her short-lived time on ‘All Stars 3.’

by Tamara Grant

‘Jersey Shore’ Star Angelina Pivarnick, ‘Love Island’ Alums Part of ‘All-Star Shore’ Cast

Fourteen reality TV personalities, including Angelina Pivarnick from 'Jersey Shore' will compete on the new Paramount+ series 'All-Star Shore,' premiering June 29.

by Megan Elliott

‘AGT’ Season 17: Fans Slam JoJo Siwa’s Girl Group, XOMG POP! — ‘They Are Already Famous’

Before auditioning for 'AGT' Season 17, JoJo Siwa's girl group starred in a reality TV series and toured with the young pop star. Fans feel they are already famous.

by Rachel Hunt

‘Floor Is Lava’ Season 2: EP Reveals More Episodes’ Coming Later This Year’

'Floor Is Lava' Season 2 comes with more episodes than you might think. It's not over after those five episodes — find out what's to come.

by Rachel Hunt

‘Floor Is Lava’: Why Host Rutledge Wood Looks So Familiar

The 'Floor Is Lava' Season 2 returned to Netflix on June 3, with host Rutledge Wood. Find out why you recognize the returning host.

by Rachel Hunt

‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’: What’s to Come in New Episodes of Season 5

Our predictions about what's to come in new episodes of 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation' Season 5B debuting on June 23.

by Lauren Anderson

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Who Is Tran Dang From ‘Love Is Blind’? Season 5 Cast Member Is Suing the Show

‘Sister Wives’ Drama: Paedon Might Not Be the Only Brown Kid Not on Board With Christine’s Whirlwind Romance

‘Sister Wives’ Fans Furious: Claim Robyn Brown ‘Dropped Her Mask’ and ‘Carefully Cultivated Persona’ During Latest Episode of TLC Series

How Much Is Reba McEntire Paid to Coach in ‘The Voice’?

‘Deadliest Catch’ Season 19: Where Is the Cornelia Marie in 2023?

‘Survivor 46’ Release Date, Time, How to Watch, and More

‘Survivor 46’: Meet the Cast

‘Survivor’ Season 45 Finalists Agree 1 Night Was the Worst of the Entire Season

’90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’: Statler Explains Why She Wasn’t at the Tell-All

’90 Day Fiancé’: Tigerlily Addresses Why She Signed Up for the Show, Baby Rumors, and More in AMA

’90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’: Corona Calls Ingi a ‘Piece of S***’ as Rumors Fly They Applied for the Show as a Joke

Johnny ‘Bananas’ Allegedly Threatened to Quit ‘The Challenge 40’ and Wanted to Leave Set for Days

‘The Challenge 40’ Cast Dealt With Horrible Living Conditions and Only 2 Porta-Potties

‘The Challenge 40’ Spoilers: Who’s Eliminated First From Each Era?

VH1 ‘Couples Retreat’ Taught Claudia Jordan to Fight for Her Relationship – Instead of Walking Away [Exclusive]

A Blind Gossip Item Suggests 2 Former Reality TV Stars Are Ready to Write a Tell-All Book: Are They Duggar Family Members?

‘RHOA’: Former Producer Reveals Network Never Wanted Claudia Jordan as Peach Holder

Eva Marcille Says ‘ANTM’ Alums Who Bash Tyra Banks are ‘Salty’

‘RHOA’: Why Mariah Huq Turned Down Chance to Appear on the Show

‘The Amazing Race 34’: Popular ‘Big Brother’ Couple Reportedly Joining the Cast

‘Bling Empire’: Kim Lee Responds to Comments That She ‘Gaslighted’ Kevin Kreider

‘The Real World Homecoming’: Danny Roberts Says Julie Stoffer Showed ‘Eggplant Photos’ of Her Husband

‘The Challenge’: Emy Alupei Apologizes for Controversial X-Factor Performance

‘Big Brother’ Winner Shares What Life Is Like in Sequester Before Entering House

‘The Challenge’: Beth Stolarczyk Reportedly Wanted to ‘Defame and Destroy’ Jonna Mannion

‘Jersey Shore’ Star Angelina Pivarnick, ‘Love Island’ Alums Part of ‘All-Star Shore’ Cast

‘AGT’ Season 17: Fans Slam JoJo Siwa’s Girl Group, XOMG POP! — ‘They Are Already Famous’

‘Floor Is Lava’ Season 2: EP Reveals More Episodes’ Coming Later This Year’

‘Floor Is Lava’: Why Host Rutledge Wood Looks So Familiar

‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’: What’s to Come in New Episodes of Season 5

‘Road to Redemption’ Fans Convinced Mama June Series Needs ‘Big Changes’ to Continue

‘RHOP’: Gizelle Bryant Reveals She’s Dating Amid Rumors She Was Dating Peter Thomas

‘AGT’: JoJo Siwa’s XOMG POP! Group Came Together On Another Reality TV Show

‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville:’ Martell Holt Shares Regrets About His Infidelity in Marriage to Ex, Melody