Reality Competition Shows.. Again

So last week I talked about reality competition shows and why people are attracted to them, but now I want to talk about these shows in a different aspect. Last Sunday night, the 60th Primetime Emmys aired. The show contained, as always, the beautiful gowns and tuxedos, the fabulous actors and actresses, and of course, the most prized awards. However, there was a difference in the show because there was a new category: Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Show. In honor of the new category, the five nominees were also the host for the evening. But is it necessary for hosts of reality television to be in the ranks with some of the most well respected television actors?

For many people, reality television is viewed as dumb or unnecessary, but it can’t be completely dumb if the shows are getting nominated for Emmys. However, the new category does not even deal with the show; it is concerned with the host. I feel that the host does not have that hard of a job to do, all they have to do is read from a card or remember what they have to say. I personally do not believe that simply doing that is Emmy worthy, but hey, I’m not in charge and have no say in the matter whatsoever. With that being said, there is a category based on the actual reality show, which I do believe is Emmy worthy because the show has to have a good concept and not just be something worthless.