reality tv

Two New York restaurants that made people gag when they appeared on "Kitchen Nightmares" have not only turned themselves around, they're now among the most highly-rated.

Admit it. Working "a regular job" isn't what it's cracked up to be. Maybe its time to pivot into a career on reality TV.

It was from a network producer looking for "homeowners in Upstate New York who are interested in receiving professional help to restore parts of their historical home!"

The '90 Day Fiance' star thought she was having a stroke or heart attack.

The 'Survivor' reality TV show is searching for contestants next month in Rochester, so learn how to grab your spot in the cast for season 35.

Shaquille O'Neal is 'Running Wild with Bear Grylls' in the Adirondacks. Bear Grylls, a survivalist who takes celebrities to remote locations where they fend for themselves for 2 days and eat off the land, spent time in the Adirondack Mountains with the NBA legend.

Brittany Craig is a server at a restaurant here in town and she is putting that job aside to compete this summer in FOX's hit cooking competition, 'Master Chef.'

American Pickers, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz  from the History Channel are looking to come back to Central New York. Do you have any priceless collections or antiques you're willing to part with? Don't know what you have? Even better.

Have you ever thought your life was interesting or crazy enough to have a reality TV show made about it? Well, you just may have that chance. A production company with a great resume is coming to Utica in search of the next hit reality series and you could be the star!

Can you imagine living on Mars? Well, one hundred candidates from all over the world have made it one step closer to being a part of Mars One's exciting, but crazy mission.

As had been rumored for a while, Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj have both publicly confirmed that they are leaving 'American Idol' after this season, following the announcement that Randy Jackson was also retiring. This leaves Keith Urban as the last judge standing, though perhaps not for long.

If you've ever doubted that there is just too much gun violence in our country you may not after watching a few episodes of these shows. We've chosen reality TV shows since they are based on real life events in some of the most beloved cities of our country.