Reality Check

I hate to admit it but i love reality shows. I just can't get enough of it. I think its entertaining and informative. But just so you know I'm not really a tv addict. Its sort of like my guilty pleasures. Since American Idol will start its next season next year, I happen to enjoy these other reality shows. And amidst the financial crisis that we are experiencing, I think its best to just relax and watch these shows. So anyway here are some of my favorite reality programs.

My Life On The D-List

I get easily amazed if a woman can make me laugh. I don't know how she does it but Kathy's spontaneity and raw humor will always do the trick. I don't care what others say to her. I love her show and I'm happy she won an emmy -- two in a row! My favorite episode is when she went to Iraq and perform for the troops with Michael Mcdonald and the girl from Jag.

 Survivor:Gabon 

I just can't get enough of Survivor. I know that this show has been on tv for ages but if I have a spare time I love watching this show. They recently aired Survivor Gabon and it's been such a rush. This show actually taught me a lot in making alliances in the real world. Trust has always been important to me and it gives me ideas and strategies in dealing with different people especially at work. 

 Top Chef

Since the show started on Bravotv, I've been constantly addicted to the show. Like all aspiring chef, this show is a dream come true. Another reason to watch are the amazing judges. These are the well respected Tom Colicchio who is the head judge, the beautiful Padma Lakshmi, the editor of Food and Wine Magazine Gail Simmons and Ted Allen from the Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. They can be very brutal in their comments especially Gail. I cannot wait for season five to start!

 Hell's Kitchen

I must give it up to Chef Gordon Ramsay for this reality show. Now, I know this isn't a top rated show compared to American Idol but you just got to owe it to the man. This is reality at its best with the swearing, the tension and the burned food.  I think that this is his way of providing great opportunities to aspiring chef to become world class in the culinary world like himself.

 The Amazing Race

This is really the most amazing race, hence the name. They've won several awards and very recently at the Emmy's for the outstanding reality-competition program. Its really heart-pounding and chaotic ( at times) which always leaves me at the edge of my seat. You've got to see those spectacular places they visited plus the drama that goes along with it. If you've been watching this show, you've probably realize that people at the beginning can be the friendliest people but as the race continues, suddenly they become cutthroat to be  the first in the finish line.

And that is what's great in these reality shows. People reveal their true colors when faced with a difficult task or challenge whether it's their stupidity or ingenuity. Either way, that's entertaining!