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Texas ranks top 3 states in US that have produced most Reality TV stars

Texas ranks top 3 states in US that have produced most Reality TV stars (Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

TEXAS – Well, this is an interesting one!

The Lone Star state is known for doing everything bigger and better, and that includes our contributions to reality TV stars across the U.S.

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According to new data published by IMDb, California has the most Reality TV stars, followed by New York. Florida and Texas tied for the #3 spot.

In the United States, a staggering 79% of adult TV viewers indulge in reality television, making it an increasingly popular ticket to stardom nationwide.

Here’s a list of some of the most notable Texans who have emerged as overnight sensations thanks to Reality TV.

• Jon Pierre and Mary Tjon-Joe-Pin - HGTV

• Daniel Lue - Survivor

• Amy Johnson - Below Deck

• Ra’Jah O’Hara - RuPaul’s Drag Race

• Cam Ayala - The Bachelorette

• Chris Harrison - Host

• Gizelle Bryant - The Real Housewives of Potomac

• Zay Wilson - The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On

• Rachel Lindsay - The Bachelorette

• Brandi Maxiell - Basketball Wives LA

• Mehgan James - Bad Girls Club

• Shangela Laquifa Wadley - RuPaul’s Drag Race

Jolanda Jones, Vivian King, Juanita Jackson, Monique Sparks, Rhonda Wills, and Tiye Foley - Sisters in Law

• Jonathan Wright - Bad Boys

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• Dr. Younan Nowzaradan - My 600-lb Life

• Danielle Bradbery - NBC’s The Voice

Who’s your favorite Texan turned Reality TV star? Type it in the comments below.


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