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6 of America’s All-Time Favorite Reality TV Shows
By kristined
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There are many different types of TV shows that are popular in the United States. Reality TV, sitcoms, and dramas are among the most popular genres. People watch TV for a variety of reasons, but the most common is to be entertained, relax, and escape from the stresses of everyday life.
Check out these 6 of America’s Favorite Reality TV Shows:
America’s Got Talent
This is the show in America where anyone can show off their skills to the general public. Each season, the judges change, but the current lineup includes Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Sofia Vergara. The show has 8.8 million average viewers for the 2021 season. It made $32 million in national advertising revenue and $41.4 million in online TV ad revenue.
Survivor
The reality television show Survivor debuted on May 31, 2000, with the premise of following a group of people stranded on a deserted island. To find food, shelter, and water, they must coexist. They must also avoid having their teammates vote them off the island. The show is shot in locations all over the world. Many people like the show because it is exciting, suspenseful, and provides a unique perspective on human nature. A million dollars is awarded to the person who is the last person standing on an island. Survivor earns an average of $80 million per season, but during its peak season in 2004, the show earned $166.6 million for CBS Network.
The Voice
The Voice is a singing reality show that airs on NBC. Four celebrity judges coach contestants in an attempt to help them win a recording contract on the show. The Voice has been on the air since 2011, and is now in its 17th season. It has made over $2 billion in advertising revenue and paid the coaches $402 million in salary. Blake Shelton is paid $13 million per season, Kelly Clarkson is paid $15 million per season, and Gwen Stefani is also paid $13 million.
America’s Next Top Model
America’s Next Top Model is a reality television show that first aired in 2003. The show is exciting and offers a unique perspective on the modeling industry. America’s Next Top Model is also credited with being one of the first reality TV shows to feature a group of aspiring models competing in a series of challenges to win a modeling contract. With an average of 3 million viewers per season, America’s Next Top Model is one of the most popular reality TV shows in the United States.
The Bachelor
The Bachelor is a dating reality show that first aired in 2002. The plot revolves around a single man in search of a wife. The man goes on dates with a group of women, and at the end of each episode, he eliminates one or more of them. With an average of 8 million viewers per season and ad revenue of more than $86 million, the show is one of the most popular reality TV shows in the United States.
Top Chef
Top Chef is a cooking reality show that has been on the air since 2006. The show follows a group of aspiring chefs as they compete in a series of challenges in order to win a prize. With an average of 4 million viewers per season, Top Chef is one of the most popular reality TV shows in the United States.
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