'Reality TV' is a type of television program which uses 'real' people doing 'real' things. (See I am using
scare quotes. ^_^) You can see real people reacting to different situations, and watch their relationships with other people on the show.
Some popular examples of reality TV include:
Big Brother - this show had a lot of rather stupid people in a house together. They were always being recorded by video cameras. They would fight, gossip, bitch about each other, and have romantic relationships. Every week, one house member would be voted out of the house, and at the end of the series, the last person in the house would win a lot of money.
American Idol/Australian Idol/Pop Idol. Many different countries have this TV show. This is a singing talent contest. Young people sing on stage and are judged. Each week, one singer is voted out; the final singer at the end is the winner, and will become a pop star.
Survivor - a group of people must live on a tropical island (or other remote location). They have to work together to survive - set up a camp, collect food and cook. They must complete special challenges and scheme to be popular so they can stay on the show. Every week, someone is voted off the island.
The Amazing Race - several teams of 2 people race around the world. They have to complete challenges and navigate around foreign countries. It is stressful, so the teams often fight or have trouble. Each week, the last team to reach the finish point will leave the race.
There are many, many other 'reality' TV shows - dating shows, cooking shows, weight loss shows. It has become a very popular TV phenomenon in the last 10 years.
Do you have reality TV shows in your country? What kind of reality show do you like or dislike?
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