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- July 11, 2016
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From The Real Housewives to the Kardashian family, here are the 10 worst curses linked to reality TV.
Reality television is just another form of entertainment for most of us, but the celebrities of these shows are living out their real lives in front of the cameras. Drama, drug and alcohol addiction, cheating and divorce are common themes that lead many to believe that reality television is cursed. And these 10 celebrities are proof that appearing on reality t.v. can sometimes have dire consequences.
The Real Housewives franchise started off as a way for viewers to take a peek inside the lives of some of America’s most affluent families. The wives of the series spent most of their time running their households, starting businesses, spending thousands of dollars at the mall, and going on exotic locations. But this reality show has been cursed since the very first season hit the air. Many of the couples have filed for divorce, and sadly, some of the co-stars have died just shortly after appearing on the show.
Russell Armstrong, the husband of cast member Taylor, was the quiet and shy financial investor who fell victim to the reality t.v. curse. After Taylor filed for divorce, she made claims that Russell had abused her during their marriage. She even allegedly had to have a titanium implant placed in her eye following an altercation with him. But Russell didn’t live long enough to refute these claims. He was found hanging by an extension cord from the wooden beam of his Mulholland Drive home.
Ashley “A.J.” Jewell is another Real Housewives cast member who met his untimely fate. A.J. got engaged to Kandi Burruss just four months after she made her first appearance on Real Housewives of Atlanta. The couple eventually ended their engagement, but they still kept in contact. In October 2009, after a night an Atlanta strip club, A.J. got into a parking lot brawl and was killed after sustaining injuries to his head.
But death isn’t the only outcome of the reality t.v. curse. Divorce seems to be a common theme amongst reality television stars. For example, Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson seemed like the perfect all-American couple. The two were young, in love, smoking hot, and two of the music industry’s hottest singers. But when they put their love on display on their MTV reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, the pressures of being in front of the camera proved to be too much. Rumors of infidelities began to hit gossip magazines, and by 2005, they were headed to splitsville.
David Foster made it on our list twice, and I guess he still hasn’t received the memo that the curse of reality t.v. will ruin his life. The songwriter appeared on FOX’s The Princes of Malibu with his third wife, Linda Thompson, and she shortly divorced him due to claims that he didn’t like the way she spoiled her son, Brody Jenner. Years later, David co-starred on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with his fourth wife, Yolanda Hadid. When Yolanda was diagnosed with Lyme Disease, her illness caused strife in their marriage, and David pulled the plug on their relationship at the end of 2015.
Reality television is a gift and a curse. Although the shows and their stars are highly entertaining, the cost of fame, and that darn reality t.v. curse, doesn’t really seem worth it in the end.
Do you think reality TV has a responsibility to its participants to protect their image and wellbeing? Why or why not?
Reality television has become a staple in our culture, providing endless amounts of entertainment for viewers. However, it has also become a double-edged sword for its participants. While some reality TV stars have gone on to achieve great success, others have found themselves catapulted into the spotlight, only to suffer the consequences of fame. Here are 10 famous people ruined by reality TV:
1. Jon Gosselin
Jon Gosselin was a relatively unknown father of eight before he and his then-wife, Kate, landed their own reality TV show, Jon and Kate Plus 8. However, as the show gained popularity, so did Jon’s reputation as a womanizer and party boy. The couple eventually divorced, and Jon’s career and personal life spiraled out of control.
2. Heidi Montag
Heidi Montag rose to fame on the MTV reality series, The Hills. She became known for her numerous plastic surgeries, including a controversial 10-procedure day. However, her excessive self-promotion and public drama eventually led to a decline in her career and reputation.
3. Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson starred in the reality series, Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica, which chronicled her marriage to Nick Lachey. The show made her a household name, but it also exposed her as an airhead, damaging her credibility as an artist.
4. Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan’s appearance on the reality show, Lindsay, was meant to be a comeback for the troubled actress. However, the show only portrayed her as unreliable and chaotic, further damaging her already struggling career.
5. Kate Gosselin
Kate Gosselin, the other half of Jon and Kate Plus 8, became known for her controlling behavior, which led to her becoming a national punchline. The show’s cancellation left her without a career, and her image as a mother was forever tarnished.
6. Tila Tequila
Tila Tequila became famous after appearing on the MTV reality show, A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila. However, her popularity was short-lived after she tweeted anti-Semitic remarks and became involved in a series of bizarre incidents.
7. Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, or “Speidi” as they were known, rose to fame on the MTV reality series, The Hills. They became notorious for their attention-seeking behavior and staged public feuds. Their antics eventually led to the demise of their relationship and their careers.
8. Farrah Abraham
Farrah Abraham gained fame on the MTV show, Teen Mom. However, her fame quickly turned into infamy after she released a sex tape, made a failed attempt at a music career, and was repeatedly caught in lies and scandals.
9. Omarosa Manigault
Omarosa Manigault, a former contestant on The Apprentice, became known for her confrontational behavior and manipulation tactics. She later appeared on reality shows such as The Celebrity Apprentice and Celebrity Big Brother, further damaging her reputation.
10. Danielle Bregoli
Danielle Bregoli, also known as Bhad Bhabie, gained fame after appearing on the Dr. Phil show for her “cash me outside” catchphrase. She later landed a record deal, but her persona as a bratty teenager became her downfall, resulting in backlash and criticism from both the music industry and the public.
In conclusion, reality TV has the power to launch careers and create overnight sensations, but it can also have a detrimental effect on the lives of its participants. The 10 celebrities listed above are just a few examples of individuals who were ruined by the pressures of fame and the negative impact of reality TV.
