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American Reality TV

Question: What is the nickname of Nicole Polizzi, a star of MTV’s Jersey Shore?
Answer: The show ran from 2009 to 2012, and the colorful cast notably included Snooki and her friend Jennifer Farley (”JWoww”).
Question: Who was the first winner of Celebrity Apprentice?
Answer: In 2008 the British tabloid editor and TV personality won the show, which was hosted by Donald Trump.
Question: When did MTV’s The Real World debut?
Answer: The show was credited with introducing a more contrived and voyeuristic brand of reality television.
Question: Who was the first winner of American Idol?
Answer: She won the contest in 2002 and subsequently launched a successful career that included hit albums and several Grammy Awards.
Question: What is the theme song of Cops?
Answer: The iconic song was performed by the Jamaican reggae band Inner Circle.
Question: In The Bachelor, the bachelor gives a what to the women he wants to stay on the show?
Answer: While The Bachelor was a ratings winner, the contestants haven’t been so lucky in love. The majority of couples broke up soon after the taping ended.
Question: The first version of Real Housewives was set where?
Answer: It premiered in 2006, and its popularity led to shows in various cities.
Question: What was the catchphrase of Tim Gunn on the fashion competition Project Runway?
Answer: Mentor to the show’s contestants, he was one of Project Runway’s most-popular cast members.
Question: Who is the oldest of the Kardashian sisters, stars of Keeping Up with the Kardashians?
Answer: She was born in 1979 and was followed by Kim and Khloé. Kendall and Kylie Jenner are their half sisters.
Question: Who created and hosted America’s Next Top Model?
Answer: The model notably worked for CoverGirl and Victoria’s Secret before becoming a television personality.