Reality shows took off when the writers went on strike so the scripted television shows went on hiatus. The producers of the reality tv shows got into some hot water with the writer's guild as it was clear they were scripting the shows even if there was no writer credited with the show or a printed script. Once the strike ended, the popularity of the reality tv genre stayed, but the reigns were removed to allow the production to be totally controlled like a scripted show. Messed up the delivery? We'll go again.

I seriously question the people that watch these shows. Talking about dumbing down the masses. Gotta get back to my Keeping up with the WHO GIVES A F**K