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# Reality TV

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# Reality TV
Reality TV star Stephen Bear ‘shared sex tape on OnlyFans’, court told
The Ex On The Beach contestant is alleged to have filmed garden sex on CCTV before uploading footage to a subscription website.
# Reality TV
Irish presenter Laura Whitmore steps down from hosting Love Island
Whitmore has presented the popular ITV reality show since 2020.
All time
# Reality TV
Poll: Did you watch the Love Island final last night?
Featuring odd declarations of love, dodgy dancing, recap clips, and a predictable end result.
# Ofcom
UK broadcasting regulator receives almost 25,000 complaints about Love Island episode
The episode featured one woman shouting and cursing at a man after a game called ‘Mad Movies’ organised by the producers.
# Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about reality TV?
From Love Island and beyond, test yourself.
# Tragedy
Jeremy Kyle 'may have caused or contributed to death' of TV show guest – UK coroner
Steve Dymond is suspected of having taken his own life after failing a lie detector test on the show.
# alternative reality
Harry and Meghan’s ‘fly-on-the-wall Netflix reality TV series’ denied by spokesman
The couple set up their own production company after signing a deal rumoured to be worth more than £100 million with the streaming giant.
# Reality TV
Keeping Up with the Kardashians to end after final season next year
Kim Kardashian made the announcement on Instagram this evening.
# Reality TV
Caroline Flack quits new Love Island series after assault charge
Flack is due in court next week.
# Killa moves
'I'm not fit enough. That's the problem' - Kilbane signs up for Dancing On Ice
The ex-Ireland international, who now works as a pundit for Off The Ball, the BBC and Virgin Media, will take part in the ITV show.
# love island
ITV to offer Love Island contestants minimum of 8 therapy sessions following new series
This comes after Mike Thalassitis, who appeared in the 2017 series, was found dead in London in March.
# duty of care
Reality TV regulations to be investigated by UK committee following Jeremy Kyle show death
The Jeremy Kyle show ran for 14 years before being cancelled by ITV this week.
# Pamela Anderson
'Pamela Anderson called for an end to reality TV, and with recent events in mind she might be right'
“You usually feel used, dirty and with no feeling of accomplishment.”
# Netflix
Binge-watched Queer Eye already? Here are 8 other Netflix reality shows to keep you entertained
Looking for something to fill the void?
# TV Gold
A look back at The Bachelor UK before it finally returns to our screens this year
Here’s what we know so far.
# Reality Bites
8 of the most memorable reality TV moments of 2018
A dramatic year, to say the least.
# is this real life?
A look back at the scandalous Amanda Byram-hosted reality show, The Swan
Yep, this really happened.
# hot take
Someone needs to tell Jon Bon Jovi that hating the Kardashians isn't a personality trait
Going to need a little less edge on that, Jon.
# Reality TV
Stormy Daniels explains why she pulled out of Celebrity Big Brother at last minute
She had a dispute with producers.
# playing it straight
11 moments from Playing It Straight which prove reality TV peaked in the noughties
The drama was unmatched.
# love island
5 shows that will fill the Love Island-shaped hole in your life
Never fear.
# Reality TV
Over 100,000 Irish people are following Love Island on 3e
The summer show is a hit for British broadcaster ITV2.
# Reality TV
Which Irish Reality Show Are You?
Time to find out.
# Reality TV
Which Reality TV Show Should You Go On?
Time to find out.
# Court
Celebrity Big Brother star Jeremy McConnell fined for trespassing at woman's house
He went into her kitchen while intoxicated and after becoming disorientated, the court heard.
# Reality TV
7 TV shows to fill the Love Island-shaped hole in your life
Well 9pm will never be the same again.
# queens of pop
12 of the best Girls Aloud songs to celebrate Nadine's comeback
Yassssssssss!
# RTE make this happen
12 reality TV show ideas that would only work in Ireland
Would you watch The Real Housewives of Howth Peninsula?
# Heatwave
How old is Nuala Carey? Wikipedia put her at 'babe' years of age
Because time is simply a concept we invented.
# pnina tornai
12 things you'll know if you're hopelessly addicted to Say Yes To The Dress
~just say yes, forever now~
# TOWIE
Reality star whose boyfriend was arrested for acid attack confirms she is pregnant
Ferne McCann said she does not wish to discuss her now-ex boyfriend.
# TOWIE
Boyfriend of reality TV star arrested over acid attack in London nightclub
The incident left two people partially blinded and others disfigured.
# just tattoo of us
This new MTV show has people giving 'revenge tattoos' to each other and it's horrific
Someone got Donald Trump on their arse. SMDH.
# back to reality
10 ridiculous reality TV shows we still can't quite believe got made
They’ve officially run out of ideas.
# Reality TV
German court convicts model who shouted 'no, no, no' for making a false rape allegation
Gina-Lisa Lohfink was fined €20,000 by the court, after it found she had wrongfully accused a footballer and a Berlin club employee of sexual assault.
# Papa-paparazzi
This Sligo student accidentally went viral as Tyga's 'mystery woman'
This is what happens when you get papped talking to a recently-single reality TV star in LA.
# On the box
Flying dogs, arranged marriages and 'resurrected' dead relatives: TV trends around the world
What are people watching around the world right now?
# exeter cathedral
Louisa was back on First Dates last night, and finally found her match
*victory dance*
# Reality TV
Opinion: what does the prospect of TV3 and RTÉ sharing sports rights mean for Irish fans?
Evolving media landscape may force broadcasting rivals to work together in the future.
# Made in Chelsea
Spencer Matthews was kicked out of I'm A Celebrity because of his 'steroid addiction'
The Made in Chelsea star was in the jungle for four days before exiting the show.