With people and time, the industry of entertainment has evolved, too, as we move toward more reality-based entertainment genres. From being extremely addictive to watch with high quality. The first ever reality show kicked off in the 70s, and since then, we have seen many game shows and reality shows like A minute to win it, Big brother, Master Chef, and more.
Around the early 2000s, the entertainment market boomed and became a massive hit. However, with so many options for reality and game shows, they tend to overshadow each other. If you are looking for a new show with a possible twist or new premises, then we have the perfect selection of shows for you.
- Survivor South Africa
The South African reality show is based on the popular international show Survivor. The contestants are left in an isolated location where they must fight to live and provide themselves with basic necessities like food, water, fire, and shelter.
The show progresses to offer the contestants a reward or immunity against elimination to see who would be the last man standing. The winner is then crowned with the title of the ultimate survivor.
If an adventurous and daring show is right up your alley, then the survivors is the perfectly curated show for you. Tap into the Indianan jones in you and pull out your inner adventurer in you.
- Dancing with Stars South Africa
Dancing with the stars is the ultimate dance-off we needed. The show first aired in the Us and gained immense popularity around the globe. The South African version of Dancing with the stars is available to watch on DSTV in UK as the show is a variation of the UK series by the name Strictly come Dancing,
A celebrity and a professional dancer are put against each other for the ultimate dance-off. The dancer with the most points from the judges takes the reward home.
The idols have run for 18 successful seasons in South Africa. The talent hunt show is the biggest platform for people looking to watch a show that involves singing. Randall Abraham and Unathi Nkayi originally judged the show. After they quit, the new judges would be Thembi Seete, and JR joined with Somizi Mhlongo.
If you are looking to watch the greatest sing-off challenge, then the idols are the show for you. With top-notch judging and the push, they need to get better.
We have seen blind dates and first-sight dates, but have we seen Date, my family? Date my family is a South African reality show. The contestants are sent on a date, but instead of the love interest, they must charm the parents first. The bachelor and bachelorette are sent on a one-on-one date with the parents. To pick their final perfect match in the end based on the interaction with the family.
- The Great Kenyan Bake Off
The show is a spin-off of the great British bake, a franchise if you must. The reality show is based on food and cooking. The show runs for 10 episodes in every season. Bakers are placed in a race head to head with others. Each episode consists of 2 pre-assigned tasks. A signature =, where they are supposed to bake a signature family dish followed by a technical task. The task determines whether the bakers can follow instructions and produce scrumptious food if put under great pressure.
- The Bachelor (South Africa)
We have already seen and thoroughly enjoyed multiple spin-offs of the Bachelor. The show was originally made for ABC and was a massive success. The show then ran for 26 more seasons. The show mostly revolves around the premise of dating and love. Reality television show packs a lot of drama and heartbreak. The elimination of the show follows group dating and the one-on-one dating process. The girl is ultimately eliminated if the woman involved is not offered a rose.
While body shaming and body insecurities run deep in modern society. The show tries to bring light to the struggles of the ones we tend to shushing. The show has a positive and pleasing tone to itself. Four friends, all who equally weigh 1000Lb, are followed to showcase their everyday struggles in doing what might seem normal to us. Watch Vannessa, Meghan, tina and Ashley as they navigate through life.
There is no denying that food and food-related shows are by far the most popular reality shows available online. They pick up great popularity, just like Restaurant impossible. While there are Michigan star restaurants and famous high-class restaurants, there are also restaurants hanging by a single thread and falling apart every second. The show aired on Food Network and followed the top chef Robert Irvine. Determined to turn a falling restaurant’s fate around in two days, the show packs a punch of drama, chaos, and more.
So which of these reality shows will you be streaming? If you crave a realistic approach to shows, we suggest you watch these highly addictive and binge-worthy shows. Whether it is love or food, you are bound to find a reality show that is your cup of tea. With bigger things at stake, the shows keep you glued and tied to your seat. At least, we can say so about ourselves.
