Real life might not be all that it’s cut out to be, but at least we have reality TV to escape to! Ready to live vicariously through your favorite reality TV stars? We’ve rounded up May’s must-watch reality TV shows below!
Jeopardy! Masters
Release date: May 1
Where: Hulu
There’s no host drama for Jeopardy! Masters, with Ken Jennings returning to host the second annual tournament. Six of the highest-ranked current Jeopardy! contestants will compete in two games during the hourlong episodes. The six contestants taking part are James Holzhauer, Amy Schneider, Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach, Yogesh Raut, and Victoria Groce. The show airs on ABC and streams the day after on Hulu.
Selena + Restaurant
Release date: May 2
Where: Max
Selena Gomez is heading out of her kitchen and leaving the Zoom cameras behind! Selena + Restaurant is an evolution of her hit cooking show, Selena + Chef. This time, she’s heading into the kitchens of the celebrity chefs instead of cooking from her home.
Welcome to Wrexham
Release date: May 2
Where: Hulu
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the world’s third-oldest professional association football team, Wrexham A.F.C., in 2020. Since then, the team has a newfound momentum on the field, and the series chronicles their continued journey from underdog to glory.
Where to watch Welcome to Wrexham online
The Real Housewives of New Jersey
Release date: May 5
Where: Peacock
Ready for more Real Housewives? The housewives of New Jersey are back for their 14th season, and it promises to be a juicy one. Some will have to face “new family dynamics,” and others will have to come to terms with “the reality of their marriages.”
The GOAT
Release date: May 9
Where: Amazon Freevee
Amazon Freevee’s newest reality show pits 14 reality superstars against one another. They’ll move into GOAT Manor (which, sadly, doesn’t look like a goat) and compete in over 20 challenges for the grand prize of 200,000 USD and the title of Greatest Of All Time! Hosted by Daniel Tosh, and stars Tayshia Adams (The Bachelor), Joe Amabile (Dancing with the Stars), Kristen Doute (Vanderpump Rules), Reza Farahan (Shahs of Sunset), CJ Franco (FBoy Island), Wendell Holland (Survivor), Teck Holmes (The Challenge), Justin Johnson/Alyssa Edwards (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Paola Mayfield (90 Day Fiancé), Da’Vonne Rogers (Big Brother), Joey Sasso (Perfect Match), Jason Smith (Holiday Baking Championship), Lauren Speed-Hamilton (Love Is Blind), and Jill Zarin (RHONY).
Naked and Afraid XL
Release date: May 12
Where: Discovery+
Survivalists from the main Naked and Afraid series return for a supersized survival challenge. They’ll spend 40 days in the Colombian Badlands with nothing, not even clothes, and have to grapple with storms, parasites, and more.
In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin
Release date: May 15
Where: AMC+
You probably know Harry Hamlin from Mayfair Witches, and now he’s welcoming us into his kitchen with his niece as they curate dinner parties for their guests. Part cooking show, part reality TV show, part documentary, this should be a fun and easy watch.
Race to Survive: New Zealand
Release date: May 20
Where: USA Network
New Zealand is widely known for its serene landscapes, but Race to Survive: New Zealand will make its nine teams question this reality. Dubbed “40 days of hell,” the different teams go on a high-stakes adventure to survive some of New Zealand’s harshest terrains.
The Kardashians
Release date: May 23
Where: Hulu, Disney Plus
The Kardashians are back for another season. It’s been a hot minute since anything truly exciting has happened on the show, and for a moment, it seemed like this season was going to be explosive. Rumors swirled that Kylie Jenner would announce her pregnancy during the season finale, but that has since been debunked, only for these pregnancy rumors to emerge again. That aside, what does this season have in store for fans? More vague promises of “drama.”
America’s Got Talent
Release date: May 28
Where: Peacock
Ready to be dazzled by a new set of contestants who’ve been perfecting their “smize”? America’s Got Talent returns for its 19th season, with judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofía Vergara. Terry Crews will host the season.
MasterChef
Release date: May 29
Where: Hulu
The long-running reality competition is back for a new season with Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich returning as judges. This season’s theme? Generations. Home cooks from four different generations battle it out for the coveted title.
Looking for more reality shows to stream?
Love watching reality TV? Want to stay up-to-date on how to watch the latest shows? We’ve got you covered with our handy guides on how to stream the hottest reality shows online, including big hits like Below Deck, Survivor, Great British Bake Off, and more.
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