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Real Housewives is a product placement paradise. But fans say the series recently went too far.Real Housewives is a product placement paradise. But fans say the series recently went too far.
Money

Looks like Bravo fans might not respect The Hustle after all.

By Angelica Florio
Culture
In its 37th season, Survivor is still capable of surprising even its hardcore fansIn its 37th season, Survivor is still capable of surprising even its hardcore fans
Culture

The long-running CBS reality series is playing to the strengths it’s always had — and developing new ones.

By Karen Han
Culture
The Real Housewives of New York City boat ride from hell was peak Real HousewivesThe Real Housewives of New York City boat ride from hell was peak Real Housewives
Culture

If you like rich ladies who act messy and literally poop the bed, this season is for you.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Reality TV
What it’s like being the only black contestant on The BachelorWhat it’s like being the only black contestant on The Bachelor
Reality TV

I was there to serve as the “token black girl.”

By Lindsay Smith
Culture
After 33 seasons, ABC’s Bachelor franchise casts its first black BacheloretteAfter 33 seasons, ABC’s Bachelor franchise casts its first black Bachelorette
Culture

Rachel Lindsay will also be the series’ first black lead, period.

By Caroline Framke
Culture
The Bachelor isn’t a love story — it’s a comedyThe Bachelor isn’t a love story — it’s a comedy
Culture

After 20 seasons of “love,” the long-running reality series is better at humor than romance.

By Lily Sparks
Culture
20 seasons in, The Bachelor is at its best because the women are finally in on the joke20 seasons in, The Bachelor is at its best because the women are finally in on the joke
Culture

The long-running reality series began as something entirely different from what it is today.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Culture
31 seasons in, Survivor can still produce mind-boggling reality television31 seasons in, Survivor can still produce mind-boggling reality television
Culture

This “Second Chance” season was the best argument for the show in ages.

By Caroline Framke
Reality TV
The Bachelorette is sexist. And it needs to go.The Bachelorette is sexist. And it needs to go.
Reality TV

Real Talk. Sometimes things we love need to go.

By Kelsey McKinney

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