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in 2000. Today, the genre acts as a "meta-genre" comprising several major sub-categories: : Talent-based programs like American Idol or The X Factor that have successfully launched global careers for artists like Kelly Clarkson and Harry Styles. Lifestyle & Documentary : Series such as An American Family (1973) or The Real World that purportedly capture the "real" lives of individuals. Dating & Relationship : Formats like Love is Blind Love Island that focus on emotional stakes and interpersonal drama. Beyond the Script: How Reality TV Redefined Entertainment