1.0 Introduction1.1 Problem ContextReality TV is a show that takes ordinary people and places them in specific situations to see how they react. It's portrayed as a harmless form of entertainment, but the damage (which is done so subtly) is powerful. The concept of the show was to place hidden cameras in unexpected places and place people in puzzling situations, observing their reactions (Elliot, quoted in Thomas). “It has been said that circumstances do not make a man, they only reveal him.” Likewise, reality TV is simply a reflection of what our society has become, an ambitious society where the love of power and money dominates. The main priority of reality TV is making people feel good, rather than being good. “With the ever-changing landscape of television programming, reality television has become increasingly popular, especially among preteen and teenage audiences, which presupposes that television has the ability to influence the attitudes and perceptions of its viewers” ​​(Geela, 2010).Allen Funt began with the Candid Camera series in 1948; the impact of heavy television consumption and its effect on young viewers has been an important topic since the 1960s (Mullings, 2012). “Reality TV is defined as non-fictional programming in which depictions are believed to feature or historical events.” It is an unscripted program with no actors employed. Statistics recorded by Howard (ND), showed that people spend 1/3 of their time watching television and of that 67% is reality TV and more in-depth research showed that reality TV episodes have increased to 57% of all television programs. The main reason why reality shows multiply is the cost of the shows. Producers realize that reality stars deceive teenagers as they emulate these methods to achieve the ideal body (Borrell, 2011). According to Croll (2010), adolescents' mindsets regarding their body image have been distorted at a very young age, as her research shows 13-year-old girls believing that weight control is strongly associated with self-esteem and dieting as a means to improve self-esteem. Furthermore, approximately 30% of boys and over 55% of girls use unhealthy weight control methods such as vomiting, use of laxatives, binge eating, purging, and diuretics in an attempt to lose weight.3.0 ConclusionIn conclusion, reality shows are in constant growth and the contents of these shows do more harm than good. From the above discussion, teenagers are vulnerable and easily influenced by the messages portrayed in these programs, so the disadvantages of reality shows far outweigh the advantages.