When the first series of Big Brother launched, one critic denounced it as a "smearing of excrement" over TV screens. So, exactly 25 years on, how has reality TV affected viewers?

Viewers have chosen which reality TV program they prefer, and it seems Big Brother is losing against Survivor.

Ozzy Osbourne was an architect of heavy metal music, but that’s not the only medium in which he blazed a trail.

Hulk Hogan's journey from WWE wrestling star to Hollywood actor included memorable roles in "Rocky III" and the reality show "Hogan Knows Best" before his death at age 71.

Love Island USA’s latest twist empowers viewers, turning the audience into the show's most unpredictable and dangerous player yet.

Denise Richards’ divorce from Aaron Phypers isn’t staying out of the headlines despite her best efforts. Her estranged husband, who had already accused her of having an extramarital affair, has released the name of her reported lover.

Charlotte's reality TV scene includes "Love is Blind", which captured global attention, and "Survivor" crowned a local winner.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to Sharon, Jack, Kelly, the rest of his family and everybody that’s worked hard along the way.”

There are so many as it is: The Masked Singer, America’s Got Talent, The Voice, and American Idol are just some of the shows that dominate airwaves, some of which have been on for decades. The singing show fatigue is at an all-time high, but Netflix has thrown its hat in the ring.