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Reality TV Shows
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The Simple Life
Starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie. The show follows the 2 socialites as they take on everyday jobs. Paris Hilton spent time in jail for DUI charges and Nicole Ritchie had a very public battle with anorexia. -
Laguna Beach
Follows the lives of several wealthy teens living in the exclusive wealthy area of Laguna Beach. The series regularly showed its cast taking part in underage drinking. -
The Hills
Follows the life of Lauren Conrad as she begins a new life and career in LA with her friends. Cast member Heidi Montag underwent 10 plastic surgery procedures at once in 2009 because of the pressure she felt from the Hollywood industry. The show has been attacked for being more of a scripted show than reality TV. -
Keeping up with the Kardashians
The show follows the day to day lives of the Kardashian family, especially Kim and her quest to gain jobs and publicity. In 2007 a sex tape featuring Kim and her then boyfriend Ray J was leaked. -
The City
The show follows Whitney Port as she moves from LA to New York for her PR career, causing drama with her friends and boyfriend -
Jersey Shore
Following the lives of eight Guido's and Guidettes during their summer at the Jersey Shore. Cast member Snooki was punched in the face by a male bar patron during the series and Cast member Ronnie has been charged with assault due to a fight with a male on the Jersey Shore boardwalk -
Pretty Wild
Follows the lives of the 3 Neires sisters as they make their way into the Hollywood social scene and their quest for modelling jobs. In 2010 Alexis Neires was charged with the burglary of Orlando Bloom's home and sentenced to 180 days in jail.
