List RulesVote up the judges who are the most fun to watch on reality and game shows - no matter how you feel about their choices on who wins.
Reality TV and game show judges control the chaos of unscripted television. The best black reality TV hosts and judges have appeared on a variety of shows including dating competitions, classic game shows, and talent series. Singing competitions like The Voice, X-Factor, and American Idol has featured some amazing black judges as have such series as America's Got Talent and America's Next Top Model.
Hosts are just as important as the judges as they often insert humor into tense moments of competition. People like Alfonso Ribeiro, Cedric the Entertainer, and Tyra Banks are iconic black game show hosts and black reality TV presenters with the ability to spout memorable (and memeable) lines during their judging. Last Comic Standing, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and Family Feud have all featured talented black game show hosts throughout different seasons.
While the contestants change each season, judges and hosts often stick around year after year. Many fans tune in to see people like Steve Harvey, Sherri Shepherd, and Jamie Foxx create magic out of impromptu moments.
Who are your favorite black reality show hosts and judges? Here's your chance to vote for your favorite black and African American game show hosts to make sure the best of the best lands in the top spot on this ultimate list. There are many great black reality TV hosts so vote for everyone you love to watch.
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9532- America's Next Top Model
- America's Got Talent - Season 12, 13
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7820- Who Wants to be a Millionaire? - Season 13
- Ultimate Beastmaster - Season 1
- America's Got Talent: The Champions - Season 1
- America's Got Talent - Season 14
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8930- Showtime at the Apollo (1993-2000 & 2018)
- Family Feud (since 2010)
- Celebrity Family Feud (since 2015)
- Little Big Shots - Season 1, 2, 3
- Steve Harvey's Funderdome
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6927- RuPaul's Drag Race
- RuPaul's Drag U
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars
- Skin Wars
- Gay for Play Game Show Starring RuPaul
- The World's Best
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6626- The Voice - Seasons 4, 6, 8, 17
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5521- American Idol - Seasons 1-12
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- The Voice - Season 7, 8, 9, 10
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5624- Let's Make a Deal (since 2009)
- Don't Forget the Lyrics - Season 1, 2
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5121- The $100,000 Pyramid - Seasons 1-4
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4019- The Grand Hustle
- Rhythm + Flow
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4326- Love Triangle - Season 1
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4327- The Voice UK - Seasons 1-8
- The Voice Australia - Season 3
- The Voice Kids - Season 1, 2, 3
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3924- The Voice - Season 1, 2, 3, 5
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2813Keenen Ivory Wayans
- Last Comic Standing - Season 8, 9
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3017- World of Dance - Seasons 1-4
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3323- Your Big Break - Season 2
- Catch 21 - Season 1, 2, 3, 4
- Spell-Mageddon - Season 1
- America's Funniest Home Videos (since 2015)
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3223- Dance Your Ass Off - Season 2
- The X Factor Australia - Season 3, 4, 8
- The X Factor UK - Season 11
- Lip Sync Battle UK - Season 1, 2
- Stepping Out - Season 1
- America's Got Talent - Seasons 8-13
- America's Got Talent: The Champions - Season 1
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- It's Worth What? - Season 1
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? - Season 12
- Cedric's Barber Battle - Season 1
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2313- To Tell the Truth - Seasons 1-4
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2313- Last Comic Standing - Season 7
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2823- The X Factor (US) - Season 3
- The X Factor (UK) - Season 8
- Clash of the Choirs - Season 1
- The Fashion Show (US) - Season 1
- Everybody Dance Now - Season 1
- Chasing Destiny - Season 1
- The Voice (Australia) - Seasons 6-8
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3329- The Voice - Seasons 11-16
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1710- The Newlywed Game - Seasons 4-6
- Match Made in Heaven - Season 2
- Best Ever Trivia Show - Season 1
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2015- The X-Factor - Season 1, 2
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2522- America's Got Talent - Season 1