The popularity of a reality television show is unquestionable. Ever since the first shows like Big Brother and Survivor,   these shows have attracted a wide number of viewers worldwide, from all ages and walks of life. Moreover, this new genre or TV programming is sweeping the nation and letting producers of these shows gain enormous financial boost due to the large number of audiences that watch.

It appeared that a reality television show draws much attention from audiences because people are trying to keep up with popular TV shows so they could be social at work and   become a part of the discussion. Moreover, people are drawn to reality TV shows enjoy watching real people deal with whatever comes on these shows.

Probably one of the biggest attractions that reality TV has is the vicarious thrill the viewers will experience by watching people everyday. These people are ordinary people like themselves who act out contrived scenes in a competitive setting. Most reality TV viewers would also like to receive the kind of attention as those who appear on reality TV, regardless if it is negative or positive. It is also of interest how finalists of these shows turn out to become celebrities in no time at all.