After watching the shows for a while, viewers feel a connection with the contestants and if an argument happens with a favorite player, viewer involvement becomes stronger. Viewers begin to see the competition within the program between the contestants, which is another form of conflict. The audience wants to see their favorite contestant continue the trek to the top and the rest fail for this to happen. Viewers choose a favorite by continually watching the show and relating the most to a certain character and what the person goes through. People also watch reality television because it offers a chance to experience a many emotions that change with each episode.
Reality television offers a series of temptations simultaneously repellant and irresistible. . .
Reality programs are addicting because nobody knows what s going to happen, but wants to witness every minute so nothing is missed. In each episode there is a chance to see someone be destroyed in a contest or by another group member. People are drawn to see the destruction of another person. Watching the downfall of another may be a self-esteem booster by getting people to reflect on their lives and realize that it may not be as bad as they think. With these emotions that make viewers feel better due to someone s failure, viewers also have a feeling of satisfaction after witnessing the suffering of each player.