Real life may not live up to expectations, but reality TV offers an escape. Immerse yourself in the lives of your favorite reality stars with our curated list of January’s essential reality TV viewing!
America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League
Release date: January 1
Platform: Peacock
America’s Got Talent is rejuvenated in this Terry Crews-hosted offshoot, with judges now vying for supremacy by assembling teams of former contestants. Assuming the mantle of mentor, each judge strives to earn the distinction of victory, while the triumphant act secures a 250,000 USD prize. The adjudicators of America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League are Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Mel B.
The Traitors UK
Release date: January 3
Platform: BBC iPlayer
Reality TV enthusiasts adore The Traitors for its intriguing premise. In this murder-mystery-themed series, strangers unite in a castle to undertake challenges that bolster the prize fund. However, the plot thickens as ‘Traitors‘ within the group aim to secretly eliminate the unsuspecting ‘Faithful‘ contestants to improve their odds of victory.
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Release date: January 5
Platform: Paramount Plus
Welcome to RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16, heralding a fresh year of fierce competition. Familiar with the format, you’ll witness drag queens vying in various challenges until a single queen prevails. Anticipate the ascension of the newest drag superstar!
Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta
Release date: January 5
Platform: Paramount Plus
Last season’s explosive finale of Love & Hip Hop undoubtedly left you yearning for more. The anticipation ends now as Atlanta’s vibrant leading ladies return for another captivating season of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. They embark on a journey of healing, brimming with challenges, yet they tackle them with undeniable flair and vigor. Bambi, Erica Dixon, Jessica White, Karlie Redd, Kirk Frost, Rasheeda, Scrappy, Yandy, Mendeecees, Momma Dee, and Yung Joc, among others, are back, with Miami’s own Saucy Santana joining the dynamic ensemble.
Caught in the Act: Unfaithful
Release date: January 9
Platform: Paramount Plus
The anticipation is palpable for the return of MTV’s Caught in the Act: Unfaithful, a gripping reality TV show that delivers poetic justice to deceitful partners. The upcoming season, hosted by the charismatic Tami Roman, promises to assist doubtful individuals in exposing the infidelity of their purportedly unfaithful partners.
The Traitors US
Release date: January 12
Platform: Peacock
The American adaptation of the popular UK reality show also returns this month.
The Bachelor
Release date: January 22
Platform: Hulu
The 28th season of The Bachelor resumes with The Bachelorette finalist Joey Graziadei, 28, embarking on his journey to find true love. The contestants include a pair of siblings and an actress.
Queer Eye
Release date: January 24
Platform: Netflix
After a three-year hiatus, Queer Eye returns with its eighth season, remaining one of the most heartwarming series to date. This transformative show features the Fab Five—culinary expert Antoni Porowski, interior designer Bobby Berk, grooming guru Jonathan Van Ness, fashion icon Tan France, and culture aficionado Karamo Brown—as they offer comprehensive lifestyle makeovers. Notably, season eight marks Berk’s farewell appearance.
Next Level Chef
Release date: January 28
Platform: Hulu
Gordon Ramsay‘s Next Level Chef is an unparalleled cooking competition featuring amateur, professional, and social media chefs battling on a tri-tiered stage. Ingredients ascend through each level, giving those on the highest floor a strategic edge. However, culinary creativity can triumph from any level. The third season debuts following the NFC Championship Game on FOX and will be available for streaming on Hulu.
Vanderpump Rules
Release date: January 30
Platform: Peacock
The Scandoval sent shockwaves through Season 10 of Vanderpump Rules. Brace yourself for a fresh surge of turmoil. The upcoming season is set to navigate the aftermath, with the ensemble largely intact, except for the conspicuous absence of Raquel Leviss.
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