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The Top Reality Show Shakeups of 2009
Reality shows are known for their surprising twists, but sometimes the biggest show-changing surprises happen behind the scenes. So far, 2009 has been a year of shocking shakeups for some of our favorite reality shows. Let's look back at the top reality show shakeups of 2009.
Top Six Reasons a Family Might Get a Reality Deal – No Balloon Hoax…
Want to land a reality show for your family? We’ve learned from Colorado’s Heene family that bizarre media stunts are NOT the way to go.

While the “balloon boy” drama was a creative attempt at getting a reality show, there are other, less-disturbing ways to get the family a real…

Meet the New Girls Next Door
Learn all about the new Girls Next Door - Crystal Harris, Karissa Shannon, and Kristina Shannon. What are our first impressions of the new Girls Next Door?
Is 'Raising Sextuplets' The Next 'Jon and Kate Plus Eight?'
Raising Sextuplets chronicles the lives of Bryan and Jennifer Masche as they raise sextuplets. We compare Raising Sextuplets with Jon and Kate Plus Eight.
Reality TV Premiere Calendar
Find out when new and returning reality shows are set to premiere!
Your Picks For the Worst Reality Shows Ever -- Talk About the Worst R…
What are your picks for the worst reality shows of all time? Tell us how you really feel about the worst reality shows.
Do You Want to Be on Reality TV? - Which Reality Shows Do You Want to…
Have you ever dreamed of being on reality TV? Did you even work up the courage to apply to a particular show? Even if you have no reality TV aspirations, is there a certain show that you think you might be perfect for? Tell us which reality show is calling your name and why!
The Most Ridiculous, Offensive, or Just Plain Stupid Reality …
Have you ever seen a reality show that left you staring at the TV screen, mouth agape, wondering 'What in the world were they thinking?!' If your answer is yes, you've probably had a taste of the most ridiculous, offensive, or just plain stupid reality shows of all time! That's right, people. I'm talking about shows that made us cringe, roll our eyes, or occasionally yell at our TV sets. I'll …
Interview with Robert Galinsky, Founder of the New York Reality TV School
Robert Galinsky discusses his New York Reality TV School
Reality TV's Best Bets for Fall 2008: Seven Shows For Your Daily Dose
Find out which shows are the best bets for Fall 2008.
Meet The Emmy-Nominated Reality TV Hosts
Reality TV hosts will finally be recognized when the 2008 Emmy Awards are handed out on September 21. The first hosts nominated for the prestigious prize are Heidi Klum, Jeff Probst, Ryan Seacrest, Tom Bergeron, and Howie Mandel. Let's take a look at the Emmy-nominated hosts of reality television.
The Remmy Awards : Reality TV Categories The Emmys Forgot
Emmys, shlemmys! Even though the awards show is making progress when it comes to recognizing reality TV, there's always room for more reality TV categories on the nominations list. Wouldn't it be fun if there were categories like Best Bachelorette On A Dating Show?
Fall 2008 Reality Shows: Premiere Dates and Information
The networks will be serving up some more reality TV in Fall 2008! Old favorites will be returning to the schedule, and the new show Stylista will make its debut on the CW. Find out which shows will air this fall and find out all of the reality TV premiere dates.
Summer 2008 Reality TV Schedule
Here are the reality shows that will heat up summer 2008!
Celebrities on Reality TV
A photo gallery featuring celebrities who starred on reality TV.
Reality Stars Out And About
See pictures of reality stars out and about at events, on the red carpet, and more.
Reality TV's British Invasion
You may have noticed that some of Reality TV's biggest stars have British accents these days -- and viewers wouldn't want it any other way. Reality TV wouldn't be the same without our favorite visa-holders from across the pond. From the Supernanny to Simon Cowell, here are the leaders of Reality TV's British Invasion.
American Idol: A Stroll Down Memory Lane
Look back at the first five seasons of American Idol.
Celebrity Survey: Would They Do A Reality Show?
We asked celebs including Sandra Bullock if they would let cameras into their lives. Find out which stars would do a reality show.
Celebrities Who Should Have Their Own Reality Shows
From TomKat to Dakota Fanning, we take a look at the celebrities who should have a reality TV show.
Music Stars Who Rocked Reality TV
From Ozzy Osbourne to Lil' Kim, we're taking a look at the reality stars who rocked reality TV television. Did these musicians hit a career high note or low note with their TV shows?
The Best of Reality TV
A look at TV's best reality shows.
Amazing Race Ride-Along – The Casting Video
So far, we’ve met Jerome McIlvain and Hilary Avalon and learned why they want to be on The Amazing Race 10. We’ve learned of their application form process and read some of the questions and their answers. Now it’s time for the casting video...
Reality TV Romances -- They Found Love On Reality TV!
Read about the couples who fell in love while the cameras rolled.
Amazing Race Ride-Along -- The Application
We met Hilary and her teammate-to-be (hopefully), Jerome McIlvain, last week with the Amazing Race Ride-Along – The Beginning. This week we take a look at our friends as they fill out their Amazing Race 10 applications.
Are These Friends Ready for Reality TV?
Meet Jerome McIlvain and Hilary Avalon. Hilary and Jerome, friends since 1990 when they met in a sign language class, hope to be chosen to compete on season 10 of The Amazing Race. And here at About.com’s Reality TV site, we will tag along on this exciting ride...

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