Bravo Reality TV Shows

Bravo reality TV shows feature some of the best-known names in a variety of professions, from fashion design to comedy. From competition shows to real-life docu-dramas, these programs all offer something different for viewers.

The stars of Project Runway

Like other networks, Bravo has a stable of tried-and-true reality shows that are successful and continue to be renewed for more seasons. These shows include:

There are also many newer Bravo reality TV shows that have enjoyed some success with their freshman season. These include:

• Make Me a Supermodel
• Tabatha's Salon Takeover
• Step it Up and Dance
• The Rachel Zoe Project
• Millionaire Matchmaker

Project Runway is by far the most loved and watched Bravo reality show. Hosted by supermodel Heidi Klum, the show features fashion designers competing for prizes that include cash to start their own clothing lines, magazine spreads, and cars. Each week one contestant is eliminated after having their designs critiqued by judges, including celebrity guests and regular judges, Nina Garcia and Michael Kors.

Fashion guru Tim Gunn serves as mentor to the designers, offering them both support and sometimes, harsh criticisms on their creations.

Top Chef is another competition and elimination show that focuses on chefs. Actress and cookbook author Padma Lakshmi hosts, and is joined by judges Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, and Toby Young.

Celebrity chefs and special guests regularly appear on Top Chef, including Martha Stewart, Rocco DiSpirito, and rock band Foo Fighters. The winner receives $100,000 in prize money, and an assortment of kitchen appliances and other prizes.

Real Housewives is a docu-series that follows the lives of upper-class housewives in a variety of major cities throughout the country. So far, there are three installments in the Real Housewives series:

• Real Housewives of Orange County
• Real Housewives of Atlanta
• Real Housewives of NYC

Comedian and actress Kathy Griffin stars in this docu-drama that focuses on her life on and off stage. Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List is an Emmy-Award winning series that has aired for four seasons, and has followed Griffin through some of the most emotional events of her life, including her divorce from husband Matt Moline, and the death of her father.

Top Design works the same way as Top Chef and Project Runway, except that the contestants are interior designers. The show is hosted by famous designer India Hicks, and includes judges Jonathan Adler, Margaret Russell, and Kelly Wearstler. Designer Todd Oldham serves as mentor to the contestants. The winner of this competition gets a cash prize as well as a spread in a well-known decor magazine.

Shear Genius is hosted by former Charlie's Angels star Jaclyn Smith, featuring high-end hairstylists competing for prize money and the chance to style the hair of models for a fashion magazine spread. Regular judges include Kim Vo and Kelly Atterton, and celebrity or guest judges are brought in for each episode. The contestants' mentor is Rene Fris.

Model hopefuls compete for cash and a modeling contract on Make Me a Supermodel, hosted by Niki Taylor and Tyson Beckford.

This show follows hairstylist Tabatha Coffey, a former Shear Genius contestant, as she travels to struggling salons in New York and Los Angeles, taking them over and turning them around.

Step it Up and Dance is a competition series hosted by actress Elizabeth Berkley, that pits dancers against each other in a variety of dance styles.

Rachel Zoe is a celebrity stylist. The show follows Zoe as she and her team try to bring in new A-List clients and make their mark on the world of style.

Millionaire Matchmaker features Patti Stanger, who created the Millionaire's Club for single, wealthy men looking for love. The show gives the men makeovers before introducing them to a variety of women in hopes that a love match will be made.

To learn more about the reality TV offerings from Bravo, visit their official website.

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