Reality Tv - Vulture

Get Real

Reality TV has never felt more alive, from the Bravoverse’s endless scandals to Nick Lachey’s ever-growing collection of dating experiments. Scroll on for timelines, explainers, recaps, and all the gossip on your favorite unscripted shows and characters.

attention bakers The Great British Baking Show Boss Is ‘Very Interested’ in an All-Star Season Despite what Prue Leith says. By Devon Ivie
backstories What I Saw Inside the Love Is Blind Control Room Toggling between ten simultaneous pod dates is like standing in front of a fire hose of gossip. By Kathryn VanArendonk
overnights Love Is Blind Season-Finale Recap: Are You Sure? A strange season makes for an unsatisfying conclusion — maybe the reunion will feel like the real finale. By Jennifer Zhan

They’re just like us!

Love Is Blind’s Nick Claims He Wasn’t the Only Man Discussing Women’s Looks By Laura Bradley
Marissa’s Mom Spoke to Ramses Off-Camera After That Love Is Blind Scene By Laura Bradley
Love Is Blind’s Hannah on the ‘Lesson’ She Learned Watching Katie and Nick Talk By Jennifer Zhan

Love & Dating

You here for the right reasons?

Competition

I was rooting for you. We were all rooting for you.

Bravoverse

More than just Housewives (but mostly Housewives).

More Mess

reality tv Nov. 21, 2019

Who Are the Thirsty Celebs on The Masked Singer Season 2?Our very best guesses.

By Lindsey Weber
overnights Nov. 20, 2019

The Real Housewives of New Jersey Recap: Tipsy Equals to Good BlowjobsI love hanging out with these women when they’re drunk, particularly when they’re not yet threatening-each-other-with-shards-of-glass drunk.

By Molly Fitzpatrick

overnights Nov. 20, 2019

The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Throw Momma Down the StairsA leaked video has resulted in a line being drawn between Tamra and Kelly, and everyone has to choose sides.

By Brian Moylan
reality tv Nov. 19, 2019

A Pilgrimage to the High Church of Bravo“We both are so fucking broke, and we’re just like, ’Let’s spend an asinine amount of money to go to BravoCon.’”

By Molly Fitzpatrick
overnights Nov. 19, 2019

Below Deck Recap: The Florida ProjectSeason seven finally hits its stride thanks to some nightmare guests from the Sunshine State, and no thanks to Brian’s exploding knee.

By Amy Odell
overnights Nov. 18, 2019

The Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Baby of the HouseKenya, jealous of the attention Brooklyn gets from her father, asks her husband to rank how much he loves her and their daughter. Oh. Oh Kenya, no.

By Ali Barthwell
mountain time zone Nov. 16, 2019

Mormon Alert! The Real Housewives Franchise Is Heading to Salt Lake CityOur dream: Big Love with martinis.

By Devon Ivie
overnights Nov. 14, 2019

RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. Recap: Family AffairCan the notorious family-makeover challenge shake things up before the finale, or will we get the top three we were basically given from the start?

By Justin Curto
overnights Nov. 13, 2019

The Real Housewives of New Jersey Recap: It’s a VibeDanielle joins the ladies for an “adult obstacle course,” yet nobody screams even a single expletive. Gold stars all around.

By Molly Fitzpatrick
vulture festival Nov. 13, 2019

The Bachelor’s Colton and Cassie Also Think the Pattern App Is ListeningLuckily they’re extremely used to being constantly monitored.

By Anne Victoria Clark
interview Nov. 13, 2019

Steph Blackwell Broke Out of Her ‘Introverted’ Shell for the British Baking Show“I’d always think to myself, ‘As long as I turn something in, I’ll be happy.’”

By Devon Ivie
overnights Nov. 12, 2019

The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Puppet Master and ServantThe women are mostly off on their own this week but manage to come together to accuse Tamra of being a master manipulator.

By Brian Moylan

overnights Nov. 12, 2019

Below Deck Recap: Will Anyone Miss Abbi?The saga of Abbi being allergic to the mere sight of physical labor comes to a swift and tearful close.

By Amy Odell
overnights Nov. 11, 2019

The Real Housewives of Atlanta Recap: Truth HurtsThe real emotional thrust of this season appears to be watching Porsha pick herself up after Dennis “the Hot Dog King” betrayed her.

By Ali Barthwell
overnights Nov. 7, 2019

RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. Recap: Blood in the WaterA brewing rivalry, a perfect guest judge, and the first great lip sync of the season — yes, this is a simply fantastic episode of Drag Race U.K.

By Justin Curto
reality tv Nov. 7, 2019

Great British Baking Show’s David Atherton on Overcoming the Paul Hollywood Bias“Paul has simple tastes.”

By Devon Ivie
law and hip hop Nov. 6, 2019

Ray J Is Trying to Get Suge Knight Out of Prison, Coming for Kim’s BagThe trend of celebrities cosplaying as lawyers continues …

By Chris Murphy
overnights Nov. 6, 2019

The Real Housewives of New Jersey Season-Premiere Recap: Duck YouTeresa has heard that Jackie’s spreading rumors about who she is ducking, and she is not pleased with Melissa, whose fault this somehow is.

By Molly Fitzpatrick
vulture festival 2019 Nov. 6, 2019

Community, The Bachelor, and The Man in the High Castle Head to Vulture FestivalSix seasons and a Vulture Festival reunion!

By Anne Victoria Clark
overnights Nov. 4, 2019

Below Deck Recap: Abbi Can Text, but Can She Mop?Rules may not be Abbi’s forte, but complaining sure is.

By Amy Odell
overnights Nov. 4, 2019

The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season-Premiere Recap: Dennis the MenaceOh, our dear, sweet Porsha is going through it.

By Ali Barthwell
obits Nov. 4, 2019

Rudy Boesch, Survivor Star and Oldest Contestant, Dead at 91The former Navy SEAL was 72 when he competed in the reality show’s premiere season.

By Halle Kiefer

after the final rose Nov. 2, 2019

Demi and Kristian, Bachelor Nation’s First Same-Sex Couple, End Their Engagement“We ultimately want what is best for us in the long run and for us right now, that means being apart.”

By Devon Ivie
overnights Oct. 31, 2019

RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. Recap: The X-FactorA girl group challenge would seem to be Cheryl Hole’s to lose, and yet …

By Justin Curto
overnights Oct. 29, 2019

The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Fit to a TeaThe costumes aren’t the only things that are all wrong at Vicki’s tea party–themed birthday.

By Brian Moylan
overnights Oct. 28, 2019

Below Deck Recap: Brandy SnapsIs it hot in here, or is Below Deck just overserving emotionally vulnerable statement-necklace aficionados in Thailand?

By Amy Odell
chat room Oct. 28, 2019

How Brooke Candy Got Aquaria and Violet Chachki on Her New Album, Sexorcism“I was like, this song is nasty, who’s really fucking glamorous and who’s really fucking nasty?”

By Justin Curto
vulture festival 2019 Oct. 23, 2019

Superstore Joins Elisabeth Moss, You, and The Bachelor at Vulture Festival LAAttention shoppers: Vulture Festival just got bigger.

By Anne Victoria Clark
overnights Oct. 22, 2019

The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Going OverboardSay hello to Kathy, the president of OC Fashion Better Part of an Afternoon and Booze Cruise and the savior of this season.

By Brian Moylan
overnights Oct. 11, 2019

The Great British Baking Show Recap: A Hot Cross to BearThis week’s episode requires so many disparate skills that it could easily have been a finale.

By Nikita Richardson
overnights Oct. 11, 2019

RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. Recap: Costumed DramaLet’s just hope Maggie Smith skipped her Drag Race watch party this week.

By Justin Curto
reality tv Oct. 9, 2019

Jenna Dewan to Host the Very Literal Dating Show Flirty DancingIt’s about dancing. And flirting.

By Jordan Crucchiola

bachelor nation Oct. 9, 2019

The Bachelor’s Peter Hospitalized After Splitting Face Open on Cocktail GlassesBut he’s already back to work and seducing the ladies.

By Devon Ivie
overnights Oct. 8, 2019

The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Save the DateGina and Emily’s fight seems less about a “pity date” and more about the show itself. But most of all it seems dumb.

By Brian Moylan
last night on late night Oct. 6, 2019

Phoebe Waller-Bridge Is the Hot Person From the Worst Town on SNL’s Love IslandAnd has the “allergic” lips to prove it.

By Devon Ivie
overnights Oct. 4, 2019

RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. Recap: God, I Love the EnglishLet the rich cultural exchange begin!

By Justin Curto
the fur trade Oct. 4, 2019

Is The Masked Singer Furry Crossover Culture? We Asked an Expert.The husky behind Dogpatch Press sniffs out this season’s contestants, and weighs in on whether the show is courting a furry audience.

By Rebecca Alter
overnights Oct. 1, 2019

The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: The Surrender at MiravalUltimately, this episode isn’t as much about fighting as it is about healing — but there’s still plenty of fighting.

By Brian Moylan
tv review Sept. 26, 2019

How Is The Masked Singer Real?The Masked Singer is pure escapism, but you might think you’re losing your mind.

By Matt Zoller Seitz
egg Sept. 25, 2019

The Masked Singer’s Costume Designer Breaks Down All 16 Egg-cellent New Looks“The talent just wanted to be an egg, and of course, I don’t know what that means.”

By Jackson McHenry
overnights Sept. 24, 2019

The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Ding to the DongI don’t know what kind of energy maintenance is going on at Miraval, but that crystal whisperer needs to work overtime on these women.

By Brian Moylan
bachelor nation Sept. 21, 2019

Mike Johnson on Why He Didn’t Become the First Black Bachelor Lead“I’m a bit more outspoken than Peter. I’m a bit louder than Peter is. I have tattoos, and the obvious, I’m black.”

By Devon Ivie

overnights Sept. 20, 2019

The Great British Baking Show Recap: Hit or MishtiTurns out a lot can go wrong with dairy, especially when you ask ten people to make an Indian milk sweet that eight of them are unfamiliar with.

By Nikita Richardson
close reads Sept. 19, 2019

The Paul Hollywood Handshake Is the Absolute WorstPaul’s signature move has gone from a cute gesture to a threat to The Great British Baking Show as we know it. It must end.

By Brian Moylan
and that’s the tea Sept. 18, 2019

Rachel Lindsay on the Newest Bachelor: ‘I’m Bored’“How many Peters have we seen before?”

By Devon Ivie
overnights Sept. 18, 2019

Bachelor in Paradise Finale and Reunion Recap: Rule of EngagementHas Bachelor in Paradise gotten addicted to being that show that produces marriages and children?

By Ali Barthwell
after the final rose Sept. 18, 2019

Demi and Kristian, Bachelor Nation’s First Same-Sex Couple, Are EngagedBlonde power!

By Devon Ivie
after the final rose Sept. 18, 2019

So, Did All of Bachelor in Paradise’s Couples Get a Happy Ending?Kind of.

By Devon Ivie
bachelor nation Sept. 17, 2019

Peter the Pilot Is Your Next BachelorHe’s the windmill-sex guy.

By Devon Ivie
overnights Sept. 17, 2019

The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Having a BowlNothing ruins Zen Time like a bonk on the head.

By Brian Moylan