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Q1. How much of a reality TV season do you typically watch?

The survey shows that most of us who like reality TV are dedicated to watching every episode, but none more so than men aged 18-24. Interestingly, more men watch reality TV than women, while those who are aged over 55 are the least likely to tune into a show at all.

male %

female %

avg %

Answers

All episodes

Most episodes

Some episodes

I don't watch any reality TV

The first episode only

The finale only

0%
0%
8%
8%
16%
16%
24%
24%
32%
32%
Percentage of Answer
Viewer Profile

Surprisingly, the survey results show that the typical reality TV fan is a man aged 18-24, who likely lives in the Southwest. Most reality TV viewers watch all episodes in a series rather than just the opening show or finale, and choose to vote online for their favourite competitor, or place a bet of around $23.41 on who they think will win. When deciding who they want to win, reality TV fans favour contestants with real talent, a standout personality, or an uplifting backstory. Hover over each result to see which show and starts we're all rooting for...

Gender
Male
Age
18-24
Location
Southwest
Level of viewership
All episodes
Level of participation
Vote online
Spend per vote
$23.41
Top 3 Ideal Contestant Attributes
Talent
Personality
An uplifting backstory

Worth Paying For: Reality TV Voting Habits

Worth Paying For: Reality TV Voting Habits combines survey and search trend data to uncover the viewing habits of reality TV fans across North America. The most popular TV show and contestant in each area is determined by search volume, as well as the number of Twitter and Instagram followers held by the show's main social media accounts. Data is gathered from ahrefs, Google Trends, Instagram and Twitter. The survey responses are from 2,000 US adults.

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