Reality TV Spoiler Sites
Reality TV spoiler sites give fans the details of their favorite shows before the shows air. Sometimes the information provided on these sites is inaccurate, but more often it turns out to be completely true. If you don't mind ruining the surprise of the outcomes of reality shows, then spoiler sites can provide a lot of entertainment.
Spoiler Sites Explained
Reality spoiler sites are basically forums, blogs, or websites (or a combination of these) that post information about reality TV shows that isn't available to the general public yet. These spoilers can be about almost any topic, including:
- Cast lists before they're announced
- Elimination order
- Winners and runners-up
- Twists and format changes
- Competition and challenge results
Obviously some shows are easier to spoil than others. A reality show that tapes an entire season before airing the first episode, like The Apprentice, has more potential leaks than a show that eliminates contestants live, like American Idol.
Some spoilers are bigger than others. Learning a complete cast list and the order in which they get voted out is obviously a huge spoiler. By comparison, learning who is eliminated from a talent-based show three hours before it airs in your time zone becomes a much smaller spoiler.
Where the Spoilers Come From
The sources for these spoilers vary, and most of the time they don't want to be named. Direct sources, such as people who work on the show, make up anonymous accounts to post their information or pass it on to someone else to be reported.Sometimes fans stumble upon spoilers accidentally. This happens quite often with The Amazing Race, since contestants are traveling around the world. It's not uncommon for someone to spot the camera crews filming segments of the race on location, and report back with descriptions of the contestants and what they were doing.
As reality TV spoiler sites gain traction and readers, it soon becomes apparent which members and reporters are providing accurate information. These folks become trusted spoilers, and their information carries more weight than spoilers provided by new members.
List of Reality TV Spoiler Sites
Many reality TV sites simply compile spoilers from other sources. Others contain forums where these spoilers can be dissected and discussed by members. Here are some sites that you can try if you're looking for reality TV spoilers.
- Survivor Sucks - Survivor Sucks is a message board that began with the very first season of Survivor. Despite the name of the site, members are true fans of reality TV and spend hours discussing the shows. This is the place where most of the Survivor spoilers originate, and you'll be amazed at just how much information is available here. They cover other shows as well, complete with spoilers. Warning: The site may not be suitable for youngsters or overly-sensitive types.
- Reality Steve - Reality Steve is the title of a blog written by a guy named Steve. He has a love/hate relationship with The Bachelor, and spent several seasons writing sarcastic and very funny recaps of the show. Then, in season 13, he got a scoop about Jason Mesnick dumping Melissa for Molly at the After the Final Rose show. He reported it, and has been the go-to source for Bachelor spoilers ever since.
- Reality BBQ - Reality BBQ started out as Big Brother BBQ, and has expanded to cover other reality shows as it becomes more popular. While their coverage for most shows is pretty standard, they get excellent Big Brother spoilers in the weeks leading up to each season's premiere, and even throughout the season.
- Reality TV World - Reality TV World doesn't get very many spoilers first-hand. They do, however, have an active forum in which spoilers from other sites are reported and discussed. If you don't have time to search for spoilers yourself, this is a good place to find folks who have done the research for you.
Read Spoilers at Your Own Risk
Spoilers can be a lot of fun to read, but they come with a downside. If you've already read exactly what's going to happen throughout the season of your favorite reality show, it can be disappointing to watch the show as it airs. The elements of suspense and surprise are gone. Proceed at your own risk!
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