TYPES OF REALITY SHOWS

Reality shows aim on the emotional of the people and anything that strikes the emotions of a person become blockbuster.The rising popularity of the reality shows on television channels has added a new era to the production of TV programs. These shows try to give opportunities to the each and every one to showcase their talent in front of the world and give them a better future.
The crazy for reality television hits when channel came up with the shows like Viva(channel V,India), a band of five young singers. When auditions were announced, young dreamers gathered in huge numbers to give their luck a try.Not only from India but also from various parts of asia. They cried when they failed which gave the audience a emotional attachment with the show.The audience lapped with the emotions thrown with open hands every show.The show was a big success and as well as inspiring for both the business minded people and also for the young dreamers waiting for the life turning point.
Since then there has been no looking back as reality television is increasing audience as well as profit with number of days. With the registration for each reality show, the audience votes pouring in billions, all doubts over the acceptability of these shows by the audience subsided. Widely appreciated these shows have thrown a limelight to many talented people,who where every difficult to discover.The stage itself gives all its candidates a lot of glamour,name,fame and the confidence to move ahead in life even if they didn't win the show.
The potential of reality shows was exploited by various television channels. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,one of the top rated show. Similarly, Fox popularity saw a huge rise after it launched American Idol, a hit British reality show. It was reality television that wrote the destiny of many television channel like MTV(India).Its shows like roadies and splitsvilla brought popularity to the channel.
Reality shows not only changed the destinies of many television channels but also of many ordinary people. People like Lee DeWyze,Justin guarini, Shreya Ghosal etc are some of the successful finds of reality television. It was only because of these shows that a teashop owner,can became a laughter champion and people from low earning background can became the third Indian Idol.
Celebrity reality shows are another aspect of reality television that has become extremely popular with the audience. Apart from the Television Rating Points (TRPs) that these shows, they also have to their credit images of some celebrities and bringing back to limelight some of the lost star. Kendra,Justin Bieber limelight again because of Celebrity reality shows.
Reality television is a win-win situation for everyone, be it contestants, channels or the viewers like us.For the viewers, they are hows to enjoy and pass our time. The biggest gainers, are the contestants who get the right platform to showcase their talent and sometimes the audience,when they receive free gifts and money.There is a lot of untapped talent in our country and these shows by extending their reach to small cities provide an opportunity to bring out this hidden talent. Lakme Fashion Reality shows has been successful to gather interest by people of every age.Well, the American master chef gave a platform to many individuals. And magic shows, like the one by Dynamo steals the interest of millions of people with a successful boom.house 16，fashion designers strived to create a design to win an assignment with Donatella at the house of Versace(Dream of every beginner). These shows give an instant recognition to the contestants. An opportunity to perform before such judges is worth all their efforts. TRPs gained by the shows are something what shows deserve as they have been doing two extreme different things.Entertaining the viewers and changing the lives of contestants in the show beyond anyone's imagination.
Reality shows are important as they create awareness for the channel through media coverage. For instance, "go green",a reality show on NDTV, managed to Though these shows are high on sponsor, they have become an important genre in the history of charity collecting more then 8 million dollar. A single episode of a reality show, hosted by a celebrity, could cost up to 2-3 million.But there are some shows who invested not for profit but for welfare of society. It has really shown the big differences all over the globe. The changes provided by the show makes each citizen develop respect for the entire show.
The definition of reality show has changed with the passage of time. Before the hugely popular Who Will Became a millionaire, reality shows were limited to quiz programmes, chat shows,or game shows. Most of the reality programmes are based on international formats. The best thing about a reality show is that it is real, interactive and places the viewers on a pedestal which enables them to decide the winners. The show needs to be appealing for all and should have some social benefits to the contestants as well as viewers. Reality shows have shot up the courage inside people to come out and give their lives a better ray of hope. The shows have worked equally for the viewers as they get to learn various things and prove their ability if not in a big stage then within small geographical areas to fulfill their dream.