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Reality TV Betting Guide

Reality TV is nothing short of a way of life for some folk - but did you know you can bet on it?

Many of the biggest and best online betting sites in the UK offer reality TV show betting markets for a range of series, among them Strictly Come Dancing, The X Factor and even Love Island.

Not only can people bet on who wins these shows, but it is also even possible at some top UK online bookmakers to bet on whether a celebrity will even appear on I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! which is one of the most popular reality TV shows in the world.

Most people probably watch at least one reality TV show but might not have even considered having a bet on the action. They might have questions about reality TV betting, such as which shows are available to bet on and which are the best reality TV show betting sites in the UK.

Introduction to Reality TV

Reality television is quite a modern invention, even though it appears to dominate the schedules in this day and age. Reality TV first started to become a popular genre in the early 1990s with the release of TV shows such as The Real World, but Big Brother is credited with its explosion.

A show that saw people sharing a home with cameras filming them around the clock, Big Brother immediately became one of the most-watched TV shows in the world. Characters such as 'Nasty Nick', who was embroiled in a cheating scandal during his time in the Big Brother house, duly became household names, and the show has created countless new celebrities.

While reality TV first featured non-famous faces, many series have since sprung up, putting stars on the screen, with various reality TV shows having both non-famous and celebrity versions.

One of the interesting things about reality TV shows is that some of them are shown live, while others are pre-taped. Saturday night studio shows such as The X Factor, which are typically filmed in front of a live audience, are among those that can now be classed as top reality TV.

Other series, like The Apprentice, are filmed well before they make it to television screens, but it is still possible to bet on the outcome even though the events have happened.

Subgenres of the reality TV department include the likes of dating shows (Love Island), talent contests (Britain's Got Talent, Strictly Come Dancing) and, broadly, reality sitcoms (Big Brother).

Reality TV has faced criticism over the years, particularly over whether or not enough is done to protect the mental health of participants, but there is no doubt its vast popularity is here to stay.

So what do you need to do for those who want to learn how to bet on reality TV in the UK?

How to Bet on Reality TV Shows in the UK

Anyone who has never placed a bet on reality TV shows before might not even know how to get started, so the first step is to sign up for an account with an online bookie offering the option.

Most top online betting sites in the UK now have some TV show betting odds, though some have more options to pick from than others. Naturally, the number of markets on offer will depend on the time of the year. Many of the most important reality TV shows in the UK are on screens in the run-up to Christmas, so this is a great time to bet on plenty of reality TV shows.

Choosing a betting site for reality TV show wagers means considering factors such as the range of markets if betting sign up bonuses are available, what deposit methods can be used and whether or not customer service runs on a 24/7 basis. Checking out reviews of the UK's best online betting sites is a good way to decide whether an online bookmaker is worth joining.

Once an account for reality TV show betting has been created, the next step is to make the first deposit. This is where a range of betting bonuses can also be claimed, perhaps by entering betting promo codes, as many top UK online bookmakers have welcome deals offered.

A variety of deposit methods can be used for reality TV show betting in the UK, with debit cards among the most popular along with the likes of e-wallets such as PayPal, Skrill and Neteller.

After signing up for an account and making a deposit, betting site users can check out the range of reality TV show bets that are offered. Where these can be found varies from site to site, but there is often a big TV special or novelty bet area where they are located.

Here, players can check out odds for the likes of the Eurovision Song Contest, plus TV shows such as Love Island, Britain's Got Talent, Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing On Ice.