The Best American Reality Competition Shows

Starting out our list we have the classic reality TV show The Bachelor! The concept is simple: several male or female contestants fight for the affection of the one and only "Bachelor". The female or male contestants are all dating the same person at the same time, while living in the same mansion which, as you can imagine, leads to a lot of drama. No wonder the ratings have been so high all these years...

Our next USA favorite has to be The Voice. It´s very similar to most of the singing/dancing shows on the air today, but with a slight twist... The judges have to listen to the singers voice first with their backs facing towards the singer. If the contestant is deemed good enough, one or more judges will press a button, turning their seats around to face the contestant. Depending on how many judges liked the person's voice, the singer can decide which team he/she would like to be a part of. Throughout the course of this series lifetime it has birthed dozens of overnight sensations including the likes of Danielle Bradbery, Jordan Smith and Josh Kaufman. We´re just waiting to find out who the next singing sensation is going to be... 

The Voice is cool and all, but American Idol is where it all started! Nobody can forget original judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, the legendary Simon Cowell and of course our host Ryan Seacrest! This show was the birthplace of so many different stars including Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and Chris Daughtry! Even though the show took a short break in 2016, it has recently made a comeback in 2018 due to popular demand! With over 20 years under it´s belt, we hope that American Idol sticks around for a few more seasons...

We've all heard of America's Next Top Model, a show mainly focused on modeling in the fashion industry, but has anybody ever bothered to take a look at designers themselves? Well that's exactly what Project Runway is all about! Hosted by the lovely Heidi Klum, the contestants are given the materials, a theme and limited time to design their own collections. The winner is showcased at New York Fashion Week! We particularly like this one because it gives us a different perspective on the industry showing us more of what actually goes into creating a line up. 

World of Dance is one of the newer dance shows that first appeared in 2017. The TV reality show is a lot like shows before it, but what makes this show so attractive is the fact that it has a partnership with global dance brand World of Dance which gives it the freedom to experiment with solo acts, large group performances and even different styles of dance... So if you're in the mood to samba, look no further...

Now this one is completely out of the ordinary. The premise of the The Amazing Race is actually quite remarkable. 11 teams race around the world deducing clues, completing mental and physical challenges all for the grand prize of of one million dollars! This show was so successful that since its release, it has won 15 Primetime Emmy Awards. If you´re looking for a nail-biting reality TV show, this one is definitely going to be your best bet! 

Created by the producers of American Idol, the flagship series So You Think You Can Dance has been around for over 20 years and has showcased some of the greatest dancers of our generation. Whether it´s jazz, contemporary, hip hop, or a mixture of all three, the performances shown off in this reality TV show are bound to amaze you! Trust us, they never disappoint!

If you want to find out who the next drag superstar is going to be, well then look no further! RuPaul´s Drag Race has got you covered! Follow RuPaul himself, as well as numerous other contestants go through challenge after challenge ranging anywhere from impersonating celebrities, runway walking or even just doing their make-up! This one is one of the more light-hearted reality TV shows, that will definitely have you hooked until the season finale... 

Here´s one that became a cult classic when it comes to reality TV shows! For those who aren't familiar, Big Brother's concept is pretty simple. Throw a large number of diverse contestants, "House guests", into a custom made villa and put them under constant surveillance. The candidates are expected to complete certain challenges in order to not get "evicted" by the end of the week, all in the hopes of winning the grand prize of 500,000 dollars! This show has gotten so popular over the years that it has even sparked several spin-offs with its most notable being Celebrity Big Brother.  

Last, but not least, we have America´s Got Talent! The TV series showcases a wide variety of talents from all over the nation ranging anywhere from singing and dancing to quirky talents such as ventriloquism and magic! The show was created by Simon Cowell, one of the former American Idol judges therefore it has similarities to the show! If you´re looking for an easy to watch show during a weeknight, America´s Got Talent is always a good option!