By: Peyton Moose
Edited & Published By: Neena Rouhani
For many years, Americans have been drawn to the genera of
reality TV. Steven Reiss, Ph.D., a
professor at Ohio State University conducted a study that asked why Americans are so drawn
to reality TV. What does it have to offer and why do we connect with it? It
seems as though the average person can connect to the common man who appears on
these shows. “Reality TV allows Americans to fantasize about gaining status through automatic
fame. Ordinary people can watch the shows, see people like themselves and
imagine that they too could become celebrities by being on television” says
Steven. These shows connect to the desire of a fantasy lifestyle and the chance
of becoming famous because you were in the right place at the right time. There is
a secret thrill among viewers that they could be the person who rises from a TV
show. In a sense being well-known and gaining prosperity from this outlet has
become a modern American dream.
Some of the most
popular reality TV series have been Temptation Island, Survivor, and The
Bachelor/ Bachelorette. Many of the winner on these series have gained fame
after completing their season. Some star on talk shows, or are invited to host
other shows. Prior to these shows no one knew the contestants, but after the shows gained popularity, contestants rose in status on social media and were able to further their careers in
the TV industry. Ali Fedotowsky, former Bachelorette star, is now the host for
NBC first look and has hosted for season 6 and 14 on the Bachelorette. Before
Ali aired on the ABC reality show she was just like any other girl, but after
she has blossomed into a TV personal and host.
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Ali Fedotowsky hosting on E!News.
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