reality tv shows that are far from reality

Reality TV Shows That Are Far From Reality

Reality TV Shows That Are Far From Reality. The Amazing Race, Jersey Shore.
11. Mob Wives
Mob Wives follows a certain number of women from Staten Island who are related to arrested and/or imprisoned men for crimes committed under the Mafia. The show has received criticism because of its Mafia theme and because it puts Staten Island and Italian Americans in a bad light, according to Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro who calls the show disgraceful. Relatives of the victims of Mafia also expressed their disappointment with the casts, saying that being relatives of men from Mafia is not something to be proud of.
12. Storage Wars
An American reality television series aired on A&E Network Storage Wars, features a couple that auctions products from abandoned lockers. Dan Dotson and Laura Dotson are the auctioneers, while buyers are featured as individuals or a team. In California, contents of unpaid rents of lockers for three months are considered for auctioning as a single item. A&E publicist defended the units being auctioned against speculations that units are stocked by producers. He said that no staging in the show is involved and actual items are featured.
13. The Hills
The Hills is an American reality television series that follows lives of young women from Los Angeles, California. Every season ends with a developmental finale, showing major events like formation of relationships or departure of a major character. Episodes of the show are mostly about the lives of the women, though it focuses more on each cast member s personal life rather than social and professional stature. Generally, critics received the series moderately, with minimal attacks on the show.
14. The A List
The A list is a show that follows gay and bisexual men in New York City. The first season of the series focused on the challenges and success faced by two of the major characters, Reichen and Rodiney, and other interactions between other members of the cast. The second season opened up with Reichens social media scandal after his brake up with Rodiney.
15. Hells Kitchen
Hell s Kitchen is an American reality cooking show competition which is broadcast on Fox and is hosted by British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay (who is known for his incredibly bad temper). In fact of the often outrageous events (mainly from chef Ramsay) that occur on the show, it has been speculated that show is indeed scripted. During the second season of Hell s Kitchen, it was speculated that the customers eating meals prepared by the contestants were in fact paid actors. One of the most controversial accusations of staging relates to the contestant Joseph Tinnelly, who, during one elimination round challenged Ramsey fight. The incident was labeled as an overplayed and possibly faked scene, conducted to cause action and tension on the show in order to spark viewer interest.
16. X Factor
Created by Simon Cowell, the X Factor is a television music competition franchise that originated in the United Kingdom. It was originally created to replace Pop Idol and is now held in several countries around the world. The mechanics of the show involves drawing aspiring pop singers through competitive auditions and selecting the one with x factor, which refers to that special characteristic that makes one a promising star. Some critics believe that the auditions conducted by the show are senseless because contestants are already pre selected.
17. Breaking Amish
Breaking Amish is a reality show in the United States that airs on TLC. First aired on September 9, 2012, this reality television show revolves around five Anabaptist adults who are required to live in New York City and experience a different kind of life there. The cast members experience the realities of New York life and struggle against various situations involving love, family, friendship and work. Several critics say that the relationships of the cast members in this show are portrayed falsely.
18. House Hunters
An American reality series, House Hunters currently airs on HGTV, which was originally narrated by Colette Whitaker. The program involves following couples, individuals, and families who are searching for a place where they can dwell with the help of a realtor. Every episode of this show features three properties and reveals how the lives of people have changed since they moved in. Some say that it is not really a reality show because the houses that get picked by the featured characters are already owned by them.
19. Urban Tarzan
Urban Tarzan is a reality television show that began airing in 2013. It revolves around Urban Tarzan as he operates the Urban Tarzan Animal Relocation, which is a privately owned service institution. His missions involve capturing a lethal python in a residential neighborhood and chasing a lion that has escaped from a sanctuary. Critics say that the acting of the characters in this reality show are horrible and even dub it as the fakest reality show ever aired on television.
20. Mystery Diners
Mystery Diners is an American reality show that currently airs on Food Network. It debuted on May 25, 2012 and involves setting up undercover stings and surveillance cameras to monitor the misbehavior of restaurant employees working at certain restaurants. There are controversies that this show is not really a reality show, primarily because the mystery diners and restaurant employees featured in this show are all actors who pass the auditions regularly held in Phoenix, Arizona.