While most people like watching scripted television, they also like seeing glimpses into people’s private lives and the dynamics of relationships. Everywhere you look, there are programs about romance, happiness, houses, and contests. You will be guided through the top ten addicting reality TV series by this article.

1. Survivor (2000)

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Welcome to Survivor, the ultimate reality TV adventure! In 2000, CBS came up with a wild idea: where 16 strangers embark on a journey to outplay and outlast each other in a remote and challenging environment. They make friends and uncover secrets and hurdles. And guess what? The show became a massive hit.

2. American Idol (2002)

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The second on the list is none other than American Idol. The show was addictive in a true sense. It is the most incredible singing competition show ever and has produced some superstars such as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Although not all show winners become superstars, it is still the most inspiring TV show. The show was most impressive when reigned by Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Paula Abdul. The trio was fearless in giving their honest opinions about the performances.

3. Love Is Blind (2020)

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Love is Blind is a reality show where singles try to find a match without seeing each other in person. Does not it sound weird? But you know what? Love Is Blind became the show everyone was talking about and watching. Couples are set up to talk to each other in separate but connected rooms where they cannot see each other but still chat. 

4. Jersey Shore (2009)

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Jersey Shore is yet another interestingly addictive show that follows the story of eight young housemates spending their summer together at Jersey Shore. The show was an unexpected hit for MTV. The contestants display the nightlife of the place that catches the audience’s attention. 

5. Married at First Sight (2014)

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The fifth on the list is the most anticipated reality show, Married At First Sight. It follows the story of a bunch of singles ready to marry someone picked out by a team of relationship experts. The show premiered in 2014 on FYI and has gained an enormous fan base. What makes this addictive is that the participants have to show that they are serious about getting married. 

6. The Amazing Race (2001)

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This show is addictive by all means. In this exciting show, eleven teams of two go head-to-head against each other in global races to win a lucrative cash prize of 1 million dollars. This American reality show will make you want to travel the world as the players visit some of the most amazing places. Watching how the teams perform under pressure, deal with language barriers, and even get lost is interesting. 

7. The Great British Bake Off (2010)

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You must have been a fan of this if you are a foodie or an enthusiast baker. The Great British Bake Off revolves around twelve home bakers taking part in a big baking challenge, which will test all their baking skills to name the best amateur baker. This show proved that reality TV does not always need a drama to be a hit. It is just a warm and cozy baking competition without any interpersonal conflicts.

8. The Bachelor (2002)

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The Bachelor has been airing on TV for almost 18 years. In this show, a single guy dates a group of women over several weeks to find his true love and life partner. They do different activities to find out if they are a perfect match for each other or not. The drama between contestants, not true love, keeps the audience hooked. 

9. Floor Is Lava (2020)

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Nowadays, Floor is Lava isn’t just a fun game for kids. It is a wildly popular competition show on Netflix. Watching this game in real life is fascinating. The people who join in to play make it hilarious and suspenseful as they try to avoid the bubbling lava below them. Floor is Lava immediately grabs your attention because some obstacles are more challenging than others.

10. Rhythm + Flow (2019)

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Fans are super excited for another season of Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow. The reality show is a rap contest hosted and judged by Chance the Rapper, T.I., and Cardi B. As the weeks passed, fewer contestants stayed in the game and proved their abilities in rap battles, songwriting, live performances, and music videos.