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Variety's TV critic finds Netflix's Earle Meets World disappointingly bland, arguing the eight-episode reality show reveals little beyond surface-level family dynamics and brand storytelling; the series struggles to convert Alix Earle's TikTok appeal into compelling TV, disguising conflict as staged or underdeveloped, with notable moments like a BRCA test and a teased feud with Call Her Daddy failing to deliver an engaging narrative.
Washington Post columnist Monica Hess argues that Sean Duffy’s government-backed reality series The Great American Road Trip is a polished travelogue that centers on the Duffy family rather than the nation, using entertainment to shape perceptions of America instead of addressing national issues.
NBC has revealed the 22 civilian contestants for The Traitors: New Blood, a civilian spin on Peacock’s The Traitors, who will compete in a deceit-filled game in the Scottish Highlands hosted by Alan Cumming. The season premieres September 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with a two-hour episode, featuring contestants such as Abbey Benjamin, Abby Lee, Arisa Thomas, Ben McDonnell, and more as Faithful or Traitors in pursuit of a prize.”
Former congressman George Santos will compete on Fox's reality series Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, joining 14 other recruits for its fifth season, which premieres September 24.
Love on the Spectrum stars Tina Zhu Xi Caruso and Pari Kim have split; Kim announced on Instagram that they are now friends, and Caruso confirmed the breakup was mutual. The pair, who met on Season 3 of the Netflix reality series, say they will continue to advocate for causes like public transportation and disability rights, both together and as individuals. Their split comes after another recent breakup among the show’s cast.
Hulu confirms The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County, a spinoff featuring Bobbi Althoff and a new group of momfluencers (Aspyn Ovard, Avery Woods, Salomé Andrea, McCall DaPron, Chandler Higginson, Ashleigh Pease, Madison Fisher) for a 2026 release. The series expands the franchise to explore devout Mormon life and families, with production resuming after a Season 5 pause related to domestic-violence investigations surrounding cast members.
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier coached Russia’s ALF Reality Global 3, a TUF-like reality show, when a contestant named Sergei grabbed a knife after a tense altercation. Jones wrestled the knife away, describing it as an extremely tense moment that made everyone feel unsafe. Cormier considered leaving, but Jones persuaded him to stay and finish filming as the incident was contained.
Alix Earle and her sister Ashtin and their friends will headline a Netflix reality series in 2026, spotlighting the influencer’s Gen-Z family and documenting the real-time messiness of a young woman navigating a transition, with Earle noting the cameras will reveal human moments beyond what fans see online.
Prime Video has greenlit Fallout Shelter, a 10-episode scripted reality competition produced by Studio Lambert, with Bethesda’s Todd Howard serving as an executive producer. Contestants will face escalating challenges and moral dilemmas as they compete for safety and a large cash prize, with a potential Fallout game tie‑in; casting is underway and no air date has been announced.
Ram Trucks and Kaulig Racing are launching a reality-show competition called 'Race for the Seat' to select the fifth driver for their 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team, with the winner earning a full-season ride and the show airing on FOX and YouTube.
Prime Video is considering expanding the Fallout series with a reality competition show called Fallout Shelter, set inside Vaults and inspired by the video game, with executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. This move aligns with streaming trends of creating offshoots and spin-offs, though it raises questions about the use of a post-apocalyptic setting for a standard reality show.
Tony McCollister, a 43-year-old former reality TV star from Cincinnati, faces serious charges including felony pandering obscenity involving a minor and misdemeanor sexual conduct with an animal, after being arrested for allegedly uploading child sex abuse material to his Google account. His next court appearance is scheduled for December 30.
Peacock has released the trailer for season four of 'The Traitors,' an Emmy-winning reality show set in the Scottish Highlands, premiering on January 8. The new season features a diverse cast including celebrities and reality TV stars, with contestants divided into Faithfuls and Traitors, who work to deceive and identify each other in a game of strategy and deception. The series has been renewed through season five.
The review of Meghan Markle's Netflix holiday special, 'With Love, Meghan,' is highly critical, highlighting its superficial and awkward portrayal of Christmas traditions, with a focus on Meghan's attempts at crafting and hosting, ultimately questioning the show's authenticity and entertainment value.
Edgar Wright's reboot of 'The Running Man' stars Glen Powell in a more restrained yet visually elaborate adaptation of Stephen King's dystopian novel, exploring themes of violence, entertainment, and societal control, with a focus on a deadly reality TV competition that reflects modern concerns about media and power.