I will admit that as a teenager, I was a huge fan of reality TV, from shows like MTV's 'The Hills' and 'Laguna Beach' to classics like 'American Idol' and 'America's Next Top Model,' reality TV was my go-to choice when I wanted to curl up on the couch with a cup of tea.
Now that I'm older and wiser, it seems that my choice in television has unfortunately not matured with me. I still tune in to watch Snooki and company on MTV's 'Jersey Shore' every Thursday evening. Everyone has a guilty pleasure, right?
Whether you share my love for train-wreck television or not, check out this gallery of reality TV innovations to see just how much influence reality TV has had on pop culture in the past few years. From the Kardashian sisters to the guidos and guidettes on 'Jersey Shore,' it seems that more and more 'celebrities' are letting cameras into their homes.
74 Reality TV Innovations
From the Kardashians to the Lohans, Reality TV is Taking Over:
Souzan Michael — Oct 25, 2011 — Pop Culture
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Australia's Next Top Model Debate
Is Alice Burdeu Too Skinny to Compete?
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Dirty Laundry Editorials
Audrina Patridge's Maxim Spread is Naughty but Weird
71
Reality TV Making Bands Big
Open Air Stereo & The Prom Kings
70
Reality TV as Exercise
Kim Kardashian 'Dancing With Stars' to Slim Down
69
Suggestive Celeb Shoots
Deborah Anderson Photography Captures Famous Faces
68
Reality TV Lingerie Shoots
Whitney Port Maxim Spread Shows a Good Girl Gone Bad
67
Bathing in Strangers' Hair
Diesel.com Visitors Send in Hair to Web Show
66
Dominating TV Stars
The Khloe Kardashian YRB Magazine Spread is Super Edgy
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Classy Fall Fashions
The Lauren Conrad Paper Crown Fall Clothing Line is Super Chic
64
Sophisticated Tinseltown Garments
The LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's Fall 2011 Collection is Fl
63
Super Silver Wings
The Brigitte Nielsen Dansk Magazine is a Blast from the Past
62
Boho Rocker Spreads
The StyleCaster Olivia Palermo Editorial Channels a 70s Rockstar Look
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Extreme Reality TV Commitments
Julianne Hough To Return To Dancing With the Stars
60
Career Revivals Through Dance
Season 7 "Dancing With The Stars" Cast
59
Guidofied Classic Cartoons
The 'Jersey Circus' Mixes Reality TV Wisdom with the Funny Pages
58
Assault on Big Brother Reality TV
Controversy Surrounds Big Brother Africa
57
Rocker Reality Stars
6 Gauge Smells A 'Daisy of Love' in Yet Another Dating Show
56
Reality Diva Divorces
Lauri Waring of ‘Real Housewives of Orange County' Wants More
55
Reality TV Clothing Lines
Oxygen Network Spins Jersey Shore into Jersey Couture
54
Pasta-Eating Reality Stars
This JWoww Maxim Editorial is Spaghetti Sexy
53
Celeb Surgery Confessions
The Heidi Montag Plastic Surgery Flaws are Revealed
52
Reality TV Chef Charts
The 'Kitchen Royalty' Infographic is a Friendly Food Competition
51
Reality Star Fairytales
Snooki in Wonderland is a Hilarious Take on a Classic Story
50
Posh Belted Minis
The Lauren Conrad Lookbook for Kohls is Super Chic
49
Golden Reality TV Stars
The Sky+HD Campaign Stars a Topless Kelly Osbourne
48
Massive Diary Memoirs
'My Life Story' Documents Your Memories from Birth to Death
47
Unreality TV
Who Wants to Be a Superhero?
46
Glossy Black Bobs
Keeping Up With Kim Kardashian's Fashion Evolution
45
Fragmented Facial Collages
A Creative Campaign by 4Creative London for '7 Days'
44
Aquatic-Themed Covers
Albert Reed Gets Wet for Numero Homme Magazine
43
Reality TV Statistics
The Jersey Shore Infographic Shows Just How Much Money These Stars Make
42
Seaside Socialite Shoots
The Carrera y Carrera Mediterraneo Campaign Stars Olivia Palermo
41
Reality TV Rooftop Shoots
'The City' Season 2 Shoot Shows a Deceptively United Front
40
Celeb Rapid Romance Lists
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom Make People.com's Quickie Vow List
39
Reality TV Bullying Scandals
Vogue Snubs Australian Top Model Winner
38
Teen Executive Chefs
14-Year-Old Greg Grossman Scores a Reality Cooking Show
37
Sisterly Celeb Stems
The Hot Kardashian Sisters Teen Choice Awards Photographs
36
The Donald Teams With Ivanka
Extravagent Jewelry Collections
35
Arranged Marriage Reality TV
HBO Now Casting Volunteers
34
Renegade Reality TV Shows
Ex-Cop Launches 'KopBusters' to Catch Crooked 5-0's
33
Walmart-Wearing Celebs
Whitney Port Dons a $15-Dollar Susie Rose for Walmart Dress
32
Reality TV Feuds
The Hills Stars Photoshopped Together In Promo Pics
31
Reflective Fragrance Ads
The Gold by Kim Kardashian Perfume Campaign Has the Midas Touch
30
Couple Fashion Campaigns
The Mango Fall 2010 Ad Stars Olivia Palermo & Johannes Huebl
29
D-List Designers
Lauren Conrad's Southern California Line
28
Guidofied Comic Books
Reality TV Meets Comic Icons in Archie ‘Jersey Shore' Spin-Off
27
Hair-Raising Love Expressions
Brody Jenner Shaved an 'A' into his Mohawk to Show Affection
26
Reality TV Schools
Ultimate Lowbrow Learning
25
TV Show Parody Posters
These Trustocorp Reality TV Posters Draw Attention to Real Life
24
Leather Graffiti Clutches
The Ivanka Trump Debut Handbag Collection is Ultra Luxurious
23
Reality TV Clairvoyance
'Dial Idol' Predicts the Fate of American Idol Contestants
22
Plush Peachy Tresses
Lauren Conrad's Peach Dyed Hair is Stunningly Subtle
21
Reality TV Kid Exploits
“Kid Nation” Stirs Controversy About Exploitation of Children
20
Fashion Gaming
Wii 'Project Runway' Released for Style-Savvy Gamers
19
iPhone Reality Shows
Command Guru Will Stream a Show about iPhone App Developers
18
Reality TV Stoops To New Low
Donor To Choose Winner Of Their Kidneys
17
Brotherhood 2.0
Two Brothers Cut Off Communication, Except Through Web Video
16
Celeb Nuptial Fragrances
Love by Kim Kardashian Celebrates the Reality Star's Upcoming Wedding
15
Twittering Talk Shows
Ashton Kutcher Sparks New Web-Based Entertainment
14
Reality TV-Inspired Sneakers
'The Hills' Converse Shoes Will Make You the Most Stylish Fan
13
Mobile Restaurant TV Shows
'The Great Food Truck Race' is a Reality Competition
12
Tattoovertising Animal Rights
Carey Hart Promotes ‘Ink, Not Mink' For PETA
11
Scholarships For Future Reality TV Stars
American Idol Teen Summer Camp
10
Choosing Money Over Love
Moment of Truth TV Show
9
Reality Star Gamers
The Just Dance 2 Campaign Stars Snookie and Ronnie from 'Jersey Shore'
8
Religious Reality TV
Ty Adams is the Creator of the Real Housewives of the Bible
7
Supermodel Novelists
Tyra Banks' 'Modelland' Adds to the List of Celebs Turned Authors
6
Mr. Mom Designers
Jon Gosselin (of Jon and Kate Plus Eight) Teams With Christian Audigier
5
Reality TV Sinking Lower
Big Brother Contestent not Told of Father's Death
4
Celeb Avatar Apps
The Kim Kardashian iPhone App Gives You Pint-Sized Advice
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Singing Reality Housewives
Countess LuAnn of 'The Real Housewives of New York City' Attempts Vocal
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Film Flop Generators
The B-Movie Title Generator May Inspire a Career in Movies
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Celebrity Elastic Bands
The Kardashian Silly Bandz Target a Younger Demographic
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Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
Over-the-Air TV DVR Systems
The Fourth-Generation Tablo Offers Ups to 8TB of Storage Space
Doll-Like Selfie Generators
The Barbie Selfie Generator Turns Fans into Favorite Characters
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Rave-Inspired At-Home Manicures
Rave Nailz Boasts a Variety of Eye-Catching Nail Designs
Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
This 'Teletubbies' Apparel Collection is 90s and Y2K-Inspired
Grocery Store Runway Shows
Lidl Created a Runway Show Inspired by London Fashion Week
TV Star-Backed Apparel Collections
QVC UK Launches a Collection with TV Personality Brenda Edwards
Expressive AR Fashion
Innovation Metaverse Design Story is a Digital Collection from H&M
Stacked Stone Camera Projectors
'The Nostalgia of Now' by Josh Schwefel is Naturalistic
TV Screen T-Shirts
The T-Shirt TV Has an Integrated 10-Inch HD Screen
Connected Touchscreen TV Tables
The TCL Telly Table Has a Shifting 43-Inch Display
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
AI-Generated Magazine Covers
Glamour Bulgaria's August Issue Has a 100% AI-Generated Photo
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Single-Person Household TVs
The Conceptual SOUROND TV by Ming-Sheng Shih is for Small Spaces
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Gen Z-Targeting Display Concepts
Korea Design Membership and LG Electronics Boasts Forme
Inclusive Beauty Campaigns
The e.l.f. 'Judge Beauty' Campaign Will be Featured at Super Bowl 2024
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
Hilarious Judicial Beauty Ads
e.l.f. Cosmetics Debuts "Judge Beauty" Campaign
Vintage TV-Themed Apparel
Sports Brand Umbro Launches Its Debut Collection with MTV
Anti-Burnout Beer Campaigns
Heineken Canada Encourages End of 'Hustle Culture'
Celebrity-Led Luxury Handbag Campaigns
BALENCIAGA and Kim Kardashian Join Forces
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Undone Luxury Fashion
AVAVAV FW23 Ripped Clothing Right Off of the Runway
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
AI-Powered Beauty Filters
The TikTok Bold Glamour Beauty Filter Uses Machine-Learning
Student-Designed Runway Shows
The Kingston School of Art Put on a Futuristic Fashion Show
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Beauty Crime Mockumentaries
e.l.f.'s Cosmetic Criminals is a True Crime Parody Documentary
Street Art Metaverses
LG OLED & Shepard Fairey Teamed up for a Frieze Los Angeles Exhibition
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Avant-Garde Fall Menswear
Rick Owens Unveils the LUXOR Collection for Fall/Winter 2023
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Skate Fashion Runway Shows
ERL Presents its First-Ever Runway Show for the SS24 Season
Relaunched Celebrity Cosmetics
Kim Kardashian's SKKN Will Take a Skincare-First Approach to Makeup
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Next-Generation TV Models
The LG Display OLED Shelf Concept is Flexible and Adjustable
Channel-Switching Commercials
This Tubi Super Bowl Ad Tricked Millions of Sports Viewers
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Short-Form Soap Operas
Unilever and TikTok Created a Content Series to Target #CleanTok
Live Swimwear Photoshoots
The 2023 Knix Swim Collection Launched with an Unretouched Campaign
Friendship-Promoting Fashion Campaigns
Tommy Hilfiger's Spring 2024 Features Kendall Jenner
Nostalgic Television Channels
PBS Retro is a Vintage Television Channel Remembering the Past
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Individualized Streaming Billboards
Black Mirror Fans are Getting Their Own Customized Billboards
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
TV Show-Generating AI Tools
Fable Launches a New AI Tool That Creates South Park-Style TV Shows
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Reality Dating Show Wines
Netflix & Cupcake Vineyards Collaborated on Love Is Wine Chardonnay
Metaverse-Enabled Cruise Ships
Celebrity Cruises Launches the First Digital Cruise Ship Experience
Celebrity-Inspired Cocktail Menus
The Quote Book by Velvet Bar Shares Drinks Based on Icons
Financial Bootcamp Micro-Series
H&R Block's Responsibility Island Parodies Scripted Reality TV
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Luxury Design Shows
The Living Luxe Design Show Will Take Place on April 19 Through April 21
Smartphone-Converted Mounted Webcams
Belkin Unveils its New iPhone Mount with MagSage Abilities
Housing Crisis Presentation Campaigns
IKEA Woks with Shelter to Create Four Real Life Roomsets
Reality Show-Inspired Games
Netflix Unveils the Love is Blind Game Ahead of New Season
Model-Created Fashion Metaverses
Karlie Kloss' Fashion Klossette is a Virtual Fashion Destination
Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls
Bratz Adds New Red Carpet Styles to its Kylie Jenner Collection
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Shoppable TV Show Ads
Shop the Scenes Allows You to Purchase Furniture, Clothing, and More
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
AI TV Characters
Gusto TV is Producing the World's First Food Show with AI Characters
Celebrity-Backed Activewear Lines
Fabletics Debuts an Activewear Collection with Khloe Kardashian
Contemporary Loungewear Pieces
Kylie Jenner's Fashion Label Khy Debuts a New Loungewear Collection
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Sci-Fi-Inspired Luxe Fashion Capsules
Balmain Unveils a Special New Stranger Things Capsule
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
AR Coronation Crowns
Sky News' Augmented Reality Experience Replicates the British Crown Jewels
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Gen Z Sports Apps
Stadium Live is Aiming to Entice Gen Z Consumers with Immersive Experiences
Celebrity-Backed Bag Campaigns
Coach Debuts the ‘In My Tabby’ Campaign with Celebrity Inspiration
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Modernized Californian Bungalow Homes
Taylor Knights Renovates the Brunswick West House
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Louis Vuitton Delivers Resort 2024 with an Interactive Experience
Personalized TV Recommendation Apps
Watchworthy Aims to Assist Audiences in Selecting TV Shows
Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Enlists Martha Stewart on its Cover
Celebrity-Founded Fashion Brands
Kylie Jenner Unveils Her Debut Fashion Brand Called Khy
Singing Competition Audio Electronics
The Voice Electronics Take After the Hit ITV Studios Show
Socialite-Inspired Doll Designs
The Mini Bratz x Kylie Collectibles Collection is Available Now
TV-Show Christmas Markets
The Emily In Paris Pop-Up In NYC Transported Visitors to Paris
Iconic Show Toronto Popups
Celebrate National TV Day at The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Toronto
Referral-Only Skincare Brands
Face Reality Pairs People with Professional Products & Acne Experts
Nostalgic Shopping Ads
The Rakuten Big Game Campaign Revives Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz
Authenticated Product Review Apps
This App Matchers Shoppers With Brands Looking For Reviews
Streaming Series Makeup Ranges
The Revolution x Emily in Paris Collection Celebrates the Show
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Socialite-Inspired Virtual Worlds
Paris Hilton Joins Roblox for the 'Slivingland' Metaverse
Dual-Screen Smart TVs
The Telly TV is a Free Piece of Hardware Supported by Advertisements
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Customized Streaming Platform Features
Netflix Brings Streamberry to Life with Personalized Detail
Show-Sponsoring Branding Partnerships
Coca-Cola, Henkel and Scott’s Sponsor Three Roku Originals
Immersive Movie Experiences
Canon Shared a Unique Experience of Knock at the Cabin CES 2023
QSR Game Shows
'Rule the Drive-Thru' Was Filmed in an Actual Drive-Thru Lane
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Transformative Gaming TV Concepts
Ibrahim Can Erdincmer Designs the New Gravity TV Concept
Sitcom-Style Thanksgiving Campaigns
Whipshots & Patti’s Good Life Teamed Up to Make New Traditions
Celebrity-Starring Skincare Ads
Peter Thomas Roth Recruits Lindsay Lohan for its New Campaign
TV-Inspired Parisian Trips
DHARMA Curated a Trip to Paris Inspired by Netflix's Emily in Paris
Affordable Family TV Services
Vizio Launches the Frndly TV App Across its Vizio Smart TV Lineup
Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers
Netflix Releases a Mobile Game Controller for TV-Enabled Gaming
Nostalgic Twin Dolls
The First-Ever American Girl Twin Characters Isabel and Nicki Revisit the 90s
Reality TV Star Partnerships
Xyon Health Inc Recently Announced Its Partnership with Jax Taylor
Streamer-Backed Trivia Games
Netlfix Launches a New Interactive Game Called 'Triviaverse'
TV Streaming App Updates
The Samsung TV Plus App Has Over 100 Free Channels
Dedicated Dating Show Channels
MAFS Live is Channel 4’s First Free, Ad-Supported TV Service
Tween-Oriented Content Series
Claire's Launches a New Media Partnership with Sony Pictures TV-Kids
Last-Minute Gifting Ads
Uber Eats' Money Can Buy You Class Features RHoNY Stars
Multinational Streaming Service Expansions
Pinterest Officially Brought its TV Service to Canada
Secret Spring Fashion Shows
The YEEZY SEASON 10 Show Took Place Quietly Yesterday
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Comedic Beauty Series
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Vanity Table Talk is a Series That Shares Tips & Real Talk
Personalized Game Show Generators
Quizado Lets You Host Your Own Family Feud-Style Game Nights
In-App Movie Information
IMDb Partners with TikTok to Share Movies and TV to a Wider Audience
FAST News Channels
News UK's TalkTV Arrives as a FAST channel on Amazon Freevee
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Community-Oriented Aging Apps
Melissa Gilbert Debuts the Modern Prairie Lifestyle App for Women
Trailblazing Parenthood Podcasts
Milk Drunk: The Podcast by Bobbie Shares Empowering Conversations
Parent-Focused TV Campaigns
NatureFresh's TV Campaign Explores How Active Parenting Benefits Kids
Experiential Streamed Quick Trivia
Netflix to Launch its New Collaborative Triviaverse Experience
Storytelling Game Series Expansions
Kentucky Route Zero: TV Edition Drops on Several Platforms
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space