The first release of the reality show took place in 1948 on an American television channel. Below is a list of the 10 most popular reality shows in the world.
10. Bachelor
For the first time on television, this reality show appeared in the United States. Ordinary girls fought for the heart of a successful, rich and handsome man. The show made it possible for ordinary girls to change their lives for the better and marry a millionaire, but among the many applicants, the groom had to choose only one. In each issue of the program, one participant left the show. Who will leave the project was decided by the groom. He made an appointment for each, and then he chose who would stay and who would go home with nothing. This reality show had high ratings, people were delighted with it (mostly women). At the moment, the program has already been released in 10 countries. Russia was no exception, have released several seasons of the “Bachelor”.
9. Wedding SOS
This reality show helps future newlyweds cope with preparations for the wedding, because everyone knows how hard it is. Not all couples stand it, the bride is worried about every little thing, and the groom is constantly nervous. It is not surprising that the closer the wedding, the more tense the atmosphere. If everything is completely bad, a professional wedding organizer will come to the aid of the young. The name of the reality show translates as “SOS Wedding”. This show helped more than one couple prepare the perfect wedding. By the way, the idea of the show is pretty good, so this is not the only transfer of this format.
8. Survivor
Those who watched the Russian "Last Hero" will understand what is at stake. The first reality show was held in Sweden. But the American version has become much more successful than projects in other countries. This is a competition between a group of people. They must survive on a desert island. Each week, one participant leaves the project. It is determined by voting. They have to independently get their own food, build a home. Competitions are also held, a victory in which gives protection against the vote of other participants for one week. More than 30 seasons have been released in America. The reality show is still a huge success. To ensure that the audience is not bored, the rules and conditions are periodically changed, but the essence of the game remains the same.
7. School of virgins
The rating of the British channel Channel 4 has increased significantly after they began to broadcast a new scandalous reality show "School of the Virgin". Men who have never had a woman in their life are taught how to have sex. The age of the participants is different, from 20 to 40 years. They communicate with psychologists, sexopathologists. Yes, yes, the loss of virginity is also shown. The “School of Virgins” is definitely not to be watched by children, as well as by especially impressionable people. The creators of the program make plans, they hope for further cooperation with the television channel. But an organization that monitors media content has already criticized the show. So it is not known what future awaits him.
6. The real world
This American reality show has long been quite popular. A group of people who do not know each other are brought to an unfamiliar city. They do not know where they are. They are given various tasks that they must complete. Moreover, most of them are such that in real life, few decide on this. 32 seasons, 602 issues in 24 years. Surprisingly, the program, which received unflattering reviews in the beginning, became so popular. In 2017, the last season of the show was released, but already in 2018 it was announced that the creators of the program were working on its restart.
5. Space
Comic space odyssey. Again Channel 4 attracts attention. Participants in the show are preparing to fly into space. They are told that they will study the profession of an astronaut at the Russian Space Tourism Agency, in near-Earth orbit. In fact, this is an abandoned British base where they shot a film about space. Participants are not aware that this is all a joke. They study for some time, hoping to conquer space. Only at the end of the show do they find out that they were played. However, they did not become very upset. Each participant was paid a substantial cash reward.
4. Big brother
For the first time, the program was released on the Dutch channel. A week after the first release, the program broke all records for views. Reality shows of this format were released in 37 countries, including Russia. Different people live in a large house; viewers can watch them every minute. Love, scandals and even fights, romantic relationships and friendship between the participants - all under the gun of cameras. Every week, viewers vote against any participant, and he must leave the project. The one who lasts the longest will receive a substantial monetary reward. Program releases are constantly accompanied by scandals. In Germany, in response to Big Brother, the Big Boar was released. Spectators can watch the life of pigs. True, this show is not so popular.
3. Reality show about a dying woman
Not so long ago, a reality show was broadcast on BNN about a woman who is terminally ill and can give a kidney to the same sick person. Three participants are fighting for the organ, they are full of hope that they can live. But it was not so simple, a scandal erupted. The sick woman is an ordinary actress, she is quite healthy and is not going to give anything to anyone. The participants in the show are really sick, they have not much left. By the way, they knew that no one would give them a kidney. Nevertheless, the participants decided to participate in the hope that someone could help them.
2. Hunger
The reality show "Hunger" was released on TNT. The participants of the first season lived in Berlin. 12 people and a large house in which there is everything except food. There is no money either. Project participants go out into the city, trying to somehow make money to buy food. They go “in handicrafts” in two. Until one couple returns, other participants cannot leave the house. The winner of the show receives monthly content. The winner of the 1st season lost 20 kilograms, but became famous and may now not work for the rest of his life.
1. Lord of the Flies
The prototype of the show was the novel of the same name by William Golding. 40 children of different ages live in an abandoned town. Children must choose their own leaders and build a cohesive society. Children's reality show is more humane, they will not expel anyone. Children can leave only at will. The creators of the show wanted to check whether children can live in a society without adults. An organized society or chaos that children will choose, you will learn by watching the show "Lord of the Flies."