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Here at PLT we LOVE a reality show, from the lifestyles of the rich and famous in Selling Sunset and Million Dollar Listing, to the drama of Real Housewives and The Bachelor
But we wanted to find out more about the nation's favorite reality shows. Using IMDB alongside SEMrush search volumes to find out...
So whether you are getting cozy in loungewear for a binge session of your favorite reality show or getting ready to go out with an outfit inspired by reality queen and PLT ambassador Christine Quinn, the Pretty Little Thing Reality Report gets real with you about reality tv.
MOST POPULAR REALITY SHOWS BY STATE
When it comes to reality tv as a nation we love dating shows. The most popular of those shows being Married at First Sight, which is a favorite in Arkansas, Delaware and Maryland.
Property shows stand out too, be it with the agents in Selling Sunset, a firm favorite in California and Michigan, and to those looking to buy property with House Hunters in Florida and Wisconsin.
Dr Pimple Popper also appears a few times on the state map. The series follows Dr Sanda Lee as she takes on unusual skin disorders, proving popular in Iowa and North Dakota. Another American favorite is Survivor, even though seasons 41 and 42 have been delayed due to the pandemic. The castaway style reality show is still one of the US's most popular, especially in Massachusetts and Missouri.
TOP 10 HIGHEST RATED REALITY SHOWS
As a country, we love nothing more than a reality baking show, shouting about what we would do better from the safety of our couches all whilst knowing we'd actually suck on the show. Sugar Rush has topped the reality tv charts as the highest rated show with an IMDB score of 8.7
Just behind Sugar Rush, with 8.6 as an IMDB score, is the competitive prank show, Impractical Jokers. They take improv to new levels of hilarity. With 9 seasons and a film behind them, Impractical Jokers shows no signs of stopping - the joke being on them clearly working.
Taking third place for the best reality show is RuPaul's Drag Race leveled with RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars with an IMDB rating of 8.5. The global sensation taking over with 12 years and countless series and spin offs tucked in!
THE LOWEST RATED REALITY SHOWS
When it comes to the reality shows, The Bachelor really takes the rose because the dating show is the reality tv show we love to hate, with an IMDB rating of 3.2. Followed closely by its spin off, The Bachelorette, with 3.4 the franchise is clearly the nation's guilty pleasure.
Bridezillas takes third place with an IMDB score of 3.8, as the show is all about following brides throughout the wedding process and has us LIVING for the bridal drama.
The Real Housewives franchise also dominates the lowest rated reality shows, but adds to the idea that the shows with the lowest ratings are still guilty pleasures. Their spin off series straight up take over our spare time, and out channels. Thanks, BRAVO.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City saw an 82.2% increase in searches this year alongside the Beverly Hills spin off, Vanderpump Rules, which ended up rocketing withand 68.25% increase in searches.
So these shows may be rated the worst but in reality we love to hate them!
Whether it’s love or hate we checked out the highest and lowest rated reality tv episodes on IMDB so we can see just how bad the worst episodes really are...
THE LOWEST RATED REALITY SHOW EPISDOES
As a series, America's Next Top Model did not make it into the top 10 worst rated reality shows, but when looking at episode ratings alone, 3 episodes stand out as the worst of reality tv.
Ranging from an IMDB score of 2.9 for Exposed: Part II, 3 for The Girl Who Runs Into the Glass Door, through to 3.3 for The Warrior Within. Each episode poorly rated for its slew of mishaps, intense body image discussion and outbursts.
Audition episodes of American Idol also fell into the lowest rated reality show episodes alongside The Bachelor/Bachelorette for finale and exposé episodes.
TOP HIGHEST RATED REALITY SHOW EPISDOES
Looking at the highest rated reality tv episodes on IMDB, Ty Pennington and crew take the top spot with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's episode in Joplin, Missouri scoring the only 10/10.
Building 7 homes in 7 days for their 200th episode after a multi vortex tornado hit the town. Intervention and Gold Rush also filled the charts with multiple episodes including in depth looks into prescription pill trafficking and hauling gold.
This isn't about men vs women, but a look on how, as genders, we have clear difference of interests in reality tv...
THE 10 WORST RATED REALITY SHOWS BY WOMEN
By looking at ratings by women on IMDB, we found that Million Dollar Beach House is the worst reality show to watch with your girlfriend. As the poor man's rendition of Selling Sunset, it's low score of 4.2 isn't even an ironic guilty pleasure - avoid watching it with your girl.
Interestingly, there is also a slew of dating shows from The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Too Hot to Handle with low scores which nod more to love to hate watching.
Either way - is it worth taking the risk?
TOP 10 BEST RATED REALITY SHOWS BY WOMEN
When it comes to the best shows to watch with your girlfriend, competitive baking show Sugar Rush tops the charts with a score of 9, followed closely by YAS KWEEN RuPaul's Drag Race and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.
Makeup reality show, Face Off, is also up there alongside Amy Pohler and Nick Offerman's craft competition, Making it, which has a score of 8.4.
So no matter what your taste, you are spoilt for choice.
THE 10 WORST RATED REALITY SHOWS BY MEN
Using male ratings on IMDB, we reveal that The Bachelor and The Bachelorette are the worst reality shows to watch with your partner with a dismal 2.3 rating, respectively. The dating show took a big hit alongside a variety of The Real Housewives shows, including New Jersey, Orange County and New York City
Interestingly, bridal shows Bridezillas and Say Yes To The Dress also ranked as the worst reality shows by men.
So... we want to know: guys, what are you so nervous about?!
TOP 10 BEST RATED REALITY SHOWS BY MEN
When it comes to the best reality show to watch with your boyfriend, Impractical Jokers tops the charts in joint first place wth Sugar Rush and an IMDB score of 8.6
Other firm favorites include investment show The Profit, Rust Valley, Restorers and fishy faves Deadliest Catch.
Ever wonder how long it would take to binge a reality show or have the urge to watch an entire show in a day? PLT have got you.
TOP 10 LONGEST REALITY SHOWS TO BINGE
TOP 10 SHORTEST REALITY SHOWS TO BINGE
Ready to make the most of that day off? From the lives of the wealthy in Bling Empire at 5.1 hours to the social experiment The Circle, which is binge-able in just half a day, there are plenty of reality shows that you can binge in a short time. Just try not to get upset when you realise there aren’t any more episodes.
Totalling nearly 51 days, reality show House Hunters would take the longest to binge hitting 4 digits with over 1213 hours of watching.
Warning you may buy a new property or become an estate agent by the end of this.
THE REALITY STARS MAKING THE MOST OF THE PERSONALIZED VIDEO APP
The simple concept behind Cameo is popular celebs creating short, personalized videos. They set their price and work at their own discretion.
To work out the reality stars' Cameo earnings, we took their video prices for a 30 second clip and then worked out their projected earnings if they made 2,000 Cameo videos. That way, they're all on the same footing.
Which reality stars have the highest projected earnings?
1
Nene Leakes
Real Housewives
Charge per video:
$522
Projected Earnings:
$1,043,951
2
Bethenny Frankel
$312
$624,282
3
Lisa Vanderpump
$287
$574,187
4
Leah McSweeney
$208
$417,591
5
Teresa Giudice
6
Robby Hayes
The Bachelorette
$157
$313,193
7
Phaedra Parks
$156
8
Melissa Gorga
9
Gigi Goode
RuPaul's Drag Race
10
Shangela
RuPaul’s Drag Race
$313,192
If each celeb was to create 2,000 cameo videos, The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Nene Leakes would be the highest earner, cashing in at $1,039,852.50. Other Housewives stars are also topping the Cameo charts, but nowhere near Nene.
Bachelorette star Robby Hayes would also bring in the big bucks at 2,000 videos by earning $311,955.75. When it comes to Drag Queens, only Gigi Goode and Shangela made it into the top ten. Both were also projected to earn $311,955.75 from creating 2,000 cameo videos.
If you’re a reality specialist and love nothing more than curling up in luxe loungewear for the latest episodes, let us know what you think!
Do you love The Bachelor or live for your weekly dose of RuPaul’s Drag Race? PLT’s reality report was for you - don’t forget to tag us in your next binge sesh.
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