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Reality show competitions are extremely bingeable because they tend to push contestants to think of creative ways to get ahead of the competition. Every year, show creators come up with new reality show competitions that boast interesting premise and difficult challenges, and 2024 was no different. From new seasons of old favorites to completely new offerings altogether, this year has seen them all.
The success of reality show competitions depends on its structure and whether it allows enough room for creating the right tension in addition to fostering a sense of competitiveness. While beloved shows in the genre such as Big Brother, Survivor and the like, continue to enthrall ardent fans with said formula, there have been some new entrants in 2024 that made a lot of buzz for all the right reasons.
Viewers who enjoy watching reality show competitions should make a point to check out the 2024 titles on this list that are engaging from start to finish.
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Disclaimer: This list contains information from various sources. This list is not ranked in any particular order.
The Anonymous and four other 2024 reality show competitions that deserve to be on your watchlist
1) Deal or No Deal Island (February 26, 2024)
As expected from the title, this reality show competition is a spin-off of the popular show, Deal or No Deal. It is hosted by Joe Manganiello who viewers may remember from True Blood (2008) and Magic Mike (2012).
In this reality show competition, 13 contestants travel to the Banker's private island. They participate in daring challenges to find hidden briefcases that are worth over $200 million. Reality show competitions thrive on interesting contestants and Deal or No Deal Island has plenty of them who viewers will find themselves rooting for.
This show will particularly appeal to fans of the original show as it shares many elements with it but elevates the same with little twists that add to the anticipation. Especially the part wherein the person facing the banker wins immunity if they win but are eliminated if they lose.
Where to watch: Deal or No Deal Island, containing 12 episodes, is available on Peacock, Apple TV+ and Prime Video.
2) The Influencer (August 6, 2024)
Given today's day and age wherein people spend more of their time online, it is hardly surprising that creators have come up with a show that is focused on influencers. In this Netflix show, a total of 77 South Korean influencers compete with each other to prove who has the most influence on social media.
The reality show competition starts off slow as it introduces the audience to the participants and their specialties. This show is worth watching because of the clever games. It is evident that the games have been designed in a fair manner so that no one contestant has the upper hand. They also help the audience gauge the amount of influence the contestants have online.
One thing that sets this reality show competition apart is the way the structure of the show allows the influencers to retrospect on themselves and the value they bring through their content.
Where to watch: The Influencer, containing seven episodes, can be viewed on Netflix.
3) The Anonymous (August 19, 2024)
This interesting reality show competition has two parts. One where the contestants interact face to face and another wherein they communicate digitally behind a mask of anonymity, known as Anonymous Mode. The main goal is to navigate both realities while maintaining anonymity because the player who is best at staying anonymous has the power to eliminate competitors.
The participants take part in different games that can contribute to the overall prize pot ($100,000 maximum) or help determine the identity of the "Anonymous". It is interesting to see the contestants engage in mind games and use different strategies to outwit one another.
It is no secret that the scenes in the anonymous rooms are the most fun to watch because people tend to have fewer inhibitions which adds to the drama.
Where to watch: The Anonymous, containing 12 episodes, is available on Peacock and Prime Video.
4) Culinary Class Wars (September 17, 2024)
It would be impossible to talk about the best reality show competitions of 2024 without mentioning the delightful titles that specifically cater to foodies. One 2024 cooking competition that created a buzz online is Netflix's Culinary Class Wars containing 12 episodes.
100 participants took part in this South Korean reality show competition. The creators divided them into veterans (white spoons) and up-and-coming chefs (black spoons). They compete in different challenges and the winner receives a prize of ₩300 million.
Like other beloved cooking competition shows like MasterChef and Top Chef, the show will help the audience have a better understanding of different cuisines, especially South Korean flavors. There are some cooking shows that thrive on drama but this one is quite muted in that regard and the real focus is always on the delectable food.
Where to watch: Episodes of Culinary Class Wars can be viewed on Netflix.
5) Last Bite Hotel (September 24, 2024)
Another reality show competition focused on food, Last Bite Hotel is hosted by Tituss Burgess who gained fame after his appearance on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. In this eight-episode show, eight talented chefs are invited to stay and cook at a remote hotel. They are instructed to bring a trunk filled with 13 items.
The twist is that these are the only ingredients they can use throughout the show. They have to work smart in order to gain the favor of the VIP guests who will be tasting their dishes and also manage to keep their ingredients from running out.
This reality show competition is worth watching because it is a treat to see the chefs do their magic even when the pantry keeps running low. It is also good to see reputed people from the culinary world take their seats at the judge's table and provide valuable feedback and sincere compliments to the chefs.
Where to watch: Last Bite Hotel is available for streaming on Prime Video and Max.
Fans of the genre should check out these reality show competitions released in 2024 as they offer bingeworthy content that will keep them entertained for hours.
