New Reality TV Shows 2023: Competitions, Docuseries

There are several new reality TV shows coming out in 2023, from celebrity competition stories to true crime docuseries.

One of the earliest shows to debut in the year was Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, which includes a star-studded cast of television personalities, actors, music artists and other public figures. Among the most recognizable faces are Zoey 101’s Jamie Lynn Spears, Jon & Kate Plus 8’s Kate Gosselin and former Spice Girl Melanie “Mel B” Brown.

During the series’ January 4 premiere, viewers watched the celebrities experience strenuous exercises, one of which resulted in Kate being sent home in an ambulance and being given a neck brace.

The recruits had to accomplish a head-first dive from a helicopter into the ocean. However, Kate accidentally fell into the water in a seated position as her anxiety got the best of her before she made the jump.

“My main goal is to walk away proud of myself because this is not for the faint of heart,” she said during a confessional.

Shortly after the season 1 premiere aired, Kate told People how “pissed” she felt that she was “out and it was done before it even started.”

Another highly anticipated series is Teen Mom 2 alum Chelsea DeBoer (née Houska) and husband Cole DeBoer’s Down Home Fab, which is scheduled to premiere on HGTV on Monday, January 16, at 10 p.m. ET.

“Chelsea and Cole’s passion for design flourished when they began building their dream home in April of 2020 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota — which eventually inspired Chelsea to launch a line of housewares called Aubree Says,” the show’s synopsis reads. “While Chelsea led a majority of the creative and design, Cole executed the physical work. After completing their home, Chelsea and Cole realized they could continue their passion of building and designing while helping other couples do the same.”

The series will focus on the duo inspiring other “couples who are willing to take a risk and appreciate the process of building something special from the ground up.”

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Another HGTV-based series is also in our midst this year. Flip or Flop alum Christina Hall’s new series, Christina In the Country, premieres on Thursday, January 12, at 8 p.m. ET.

“My new favorite project EVER,” the Christina on the Coast star wrote via Instagram in November 2022. “I have fallen in love with Tennessee, and it truly has become our home away from home. We’re enjoying all the perks of living in the country — the privacy, clean air, nature and clear night sky. And having the opportunity to grow my design business both here and in California is a dream come true.”

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‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’

The bootcamp-themed show focuses on a group of celebrities who are pushed to their physical and emotional limits through a rigorous Special Forces training. The cast includes TV personalities Jamie Lynn Spears and Kate Gosselin, former Spice Girl Mel B and other public figures, such as former White House employee Anthony Scaramucci.

The show premiered on Fox and Hulu on Wednesday, January 4, at 8 p.m. ET.

‘The Traitors’

With an all-star famous reality TV cast, the group must compete to build a cash prize of $250,000 in The Traitors in a race against the clock. The show’s “traitors” are tasked with eliminating the “faithful” ones, while the faithful must try to unveil who is a traitor. The cast includes The Bachelor’s Arie Luyendyk, Below Deck’s Kate Chastain, Summer House’s Kyle Cook and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Brandi Glanville.
The Traitors premieres exclusively on Peacock on Thursday, January 12.

‘Christina in the Country’

Famous HGTV personality Christina is back for her series Christina in the Country! The show, which is a spinoff of Christina on the Coast, takes place in Tennessee and includes the Flip of Flop alum’s husband, Josh Hall.

Christina in the Country premieres on HGTV on Thursday, January 12, at 8 p.m. ET.

‘Nikki Bella Says I Do’

Total Bellas alum Nikki Bella and her husband, Artem Chigvintsev, navigate the married life along with parenthood as they raise their son, Matteo, in this new reality series.

“We said I DO,” the WWE alum captioned an Instagram post in August 2022. “Can’t wait to share the entire journey with you all when our four-part special event, Nikki Bella Says I Do, premieres on @eentertainment.”

Nikki Bella Says I Do premieres on E! on Thursday, January 26, at 9 p.m. ET.