Ranker TVList RulesVote up your favorite reality programs that aired in the 2010s - no straight game shows
This decade saw the rise of reality TV as it became more niche and truly had something to offer everyone. From some great 2010s reality programs that are centered around people looking for love, to other good 2010s reality shows about true crime, reality TV in the 2010s moved further away from its Survivor and American Idol roots to become diverse and varied. From 90 Day Fiance to RuPaul's Drag Race and its various spin-offs, if you're looking for jawdropping, must-watch TV, this decade proved that scripted television is no longer the only place to find it.
So what series appear on this best 2010s reality shows list? Singing competitions are nothing new, but when The Voice premiered in 2011 it added some all-star coaches to the mix, and then spawned a revival in the genre, eventually spawning The Masked Singer. The Bachelor is another popular reality show that aired in the 2010s, and then went on to influence shows like Love Island.
Gordon Ramsay became a household name thanks to the continued success of his reality show, Hell's Kitchen, which then led to other cooking shows like MasterChef and MasterChef Junior, as well as baking shows like Netflix's Nailed It and the ever popular Great British Bake Off. And then there's the ones that st reality shows list include American Idol, Survivor and Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
Which 2010s reality show deserves the top spot on this list? Vote up your favorites!
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126111The Voice
Adam Levine, Blake SheltonPremiered: 2011
The Voice (NBC, 2011) is an American reality television singing competition hosted by Kelly... more
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108111Chopped
Ted Allen, Alex GuarnaschelliPremiered: 2009
Chopped is an American reality based cooking television series created by Dave Noll and... more3
94104Wipeout
John Henson, John AndersonPremiered: 2008
Wipeout is a game show series in which contestants compete in what is billed as the "world's... more4
103117Dancing with the Stars
Tom Bergeron, Carrie Ann InabaPremiered: 2005
Dancing with the Stars is an American dance competition show airing since 2005 on ABC in the... more5
103117The Masked Singer
Nick CannonPremiered: 2019
The Masked Singer (Fox, 2019) is an American reality competition series based on the South... more6
104119America's Next Top Model
Adrianne Curry, Yoanna HousePremiered: 2003
America's Next Top Model (UPN, 2003) is an American reality competition television series... more7
104120Hell's Kitchen
Gordon Ramsay, Jean Philippe SusilovicPremiered: 2005
Hell's Kitchen (Fox, 2005) is an American reality competition television series based on the... more8
8394Undercover Boss
Mark KellerPremiered: 2010
Undercover Boss (CBS, 2009) is an American reality television series, based on the British... more9
126149Survivor
Jeff ProbstPremiered: 2000
Survivor is a reality game show produced in many countries throughout the world. In the show,... more10
93107Shark Tank
Kevin O'Leary, Barbara CorcoranPremiered: 2009
Shark Tank (ABC, 2009) is an American reality television series created by Mark Burnett, and... more11
6976Top Chef
Emeril Lagasse, Gail SimmonsPremiered: 2006
Top Chef is an American reality competition show on the cable television network Bravo, that... more12
112Big Brother
Julie Chen, Phil ProctorPremiered: 2000
Big Brother is the British version of the international reality television franchise Big... more13
112Billion Dollar Buyer
Tilman FertittaPremiered: 2016
Billion Dollar Buyer (CNBC, 2016) is an American reality TV show. Tilman Fertitta, CEO and... more14
110130Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Kris Jenner, Caitlyn JennerPremiered: 2007
Keeping Up with the Kardashians (E!, 2007) is an American reality television series created by... more15
7080MasterChef
Gordon Ramsay, Graham ElliotPremiered: 2010
MasterChef (Fox, 2010) is an American competitive cooking reality show based on the original... more16
100119The Bachelor
Chris Harrison, Brad WomackPremiered: 2002
The Bachelor (ABC, 2002) is an American dating and relationship reality television series... more17
90 Day Fiancé: Pillow Talk (TLC, 2019) is an American reaction and after-show and spin-off to... more18
80The Family Chantel
Chantel Everett, Pedro JimenoPremiered: 2020
The Family Chantel (TLC, 2019) is an American reality television show and a spin-off series of... more19
100121American Idol
Simon Cowell, Randy JacksonPremiered: 2002
American Idol is an American singing competition series created by Simon Fuller and produced... more20
95116RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul, Michelle VisagePremiered: 2009
RuPaul's Drag Race is an American reality competition television series produced by World of... more21
105130The Amazing Race
Phil KeoghanPremiered: 2001
The Amazing Race (CBS, 2001) is a reality competition tv show created by Elise Doganieri and... more22
6577MasterChef Junior
Gordon Ramsay, Christina TosiPremiered: 2013
MasterChef Junior (Fox, 2013) is an American cooking competition. 24 of the best junior home... more23
70Wipeout Canada
Jonathan TorrensPremiered: 2011
Wipeout Canada is a Canadian reality television series in which multiple contestants compete... more24
70Southern Charm
Craig Conover, Cameran EubanksPremiered: 2014
Southern Charm is an American reality television series that premiered March 3, 2014, on... more25
70Celebrity Big Brother
Clayton Halsey, Julie Chen MoonvesPremiered: 2018
Celebrity Big Brother (CBS, 2018) is an American reality gameshow series created by John de... more
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