Fox Reality Channel is an all-reality television channel available on cable and satellite television in the United States. The station was launched on May 24, 2005 and is owned by the Fox Entertainment Group. It features many shows that were previously on the Fox network (or produced by Fox), which were either cancelled or were very successful. Fox Reality Channel also features reality shows syndicated from other networks (like ABC, CBS, NBC, The CW and MyNetworkTV), as well as many international shows from the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.
Programming
Original programming
- Rob And Amber: Against The Odds, follows the lives of reality couple Rob Mariano and Amber Mariano as Rob tries to become a professional poker player.
- Solitary, turns the concept of solitary confinement into a game show. The program, which features an unseen host presiding over "treatments," or challenges, premiered on June 5, 2006.
- Reality Remix, a blend of reality television news and features. The program is hosted by former MTV video jockey Kennedy.
- American Idol Extra, The official "post-game" show of the immensely popular American Idol. This show includes behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with eliminated contestants.
- Corkscrewed, follows American Idol producers Ken Warwick and Nigel Lythgoe as they purchase a vineyard in Paso Robles, California, and experience the ups and downs of the wine business. The program premiered on November 30, 2006.
- My Bare Lady, gives four American adult film stars the opportunity to break into mainstream acting. The Ladies (Chanel St. James, Kirsten Price, Nautica Thorn, Sasha Knox) are sent to London to get theatrical training from renowned actor/director Christopher Biggins and a team of specialist coaches. The program premiered on December 7, 2006.
- Camp Reality, Burton Roberts (Survivor: Pearl Islands) organizes a trip into the California woods for a number of his former reality-show friends for a series of fun contests, including water-orb races and a milk-chugging contest. The friends of Burton's who participated in this event included Toni Ferrari (Paradise Hotel), Rebecca Cardon (The Amazing Race 6 and Work Out), Brennan Swain (co-winner of The Amazing Race 1), Coral Smith (The Real World and several MTV Challenges), Nikki McKibbin (American Idol), Michelle Deighton (America's Next Top Model, Cycle 4), and Jon "Jonny Fairplay" Dalton.
- The Academy, provides a behind-the-scenes look at police recruits of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Academy as recruits go through a 18-week training course to become deputies of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. The program premiered in May 2007.
- The Search For The Next Elvira, 13 contestants vie for the chance to become Elvira's newest handmaiden of the dark in the Fox Reality original series. The program premiered October 13, 2007.
- Battle Of The Bods, is a steamy reality show in which five sexy girls rank themselves in order of attractiveness and try to match the rankings of a panel of male judges. The program premiered January 19, 2008.
- Paradise Hotel 2, follows a group of single men and women who are given the opportunity to live together in an exclusive resort while competing for the ultimate prize! The program premiered February 4, 2008.
Syndicated
Fox
ABC
CBS
NBC
The CW
SciFi
International programming
- Joe Millionaire (UK, aired originally on E4)
- Treasure Island (NZ, aired originally on TV2)
- International versions of Temptation Island (UK aired originally on Sky One, AUS aired originally on the Seven Network, NZ aired originally aired on TVNZ)
- Strip Search (AUS, Nine Network)
- Surprise Wedding (AUS, aired originally on Nine Network)
- Renovation Rescue (AUS, aired originally on Nine Network)
- Driving School (UK, aired originally on BBC1)
- There's Something About Miriam (UK, originally aired on Sky One)
- International versions of The Biggest Loser (UK aired originally on LivingTV, AUS aired originally on Network Ten)
- Long Way Down (BBC Two)
See also
External links
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