Past Winners | National Reality TV Awards

Celebrating the Icons of Reality Television

The National Reality TV Awards (NRTA) stands as the premier awards show celebrating excellence, creativity, and authenticity in reality television. Since our launch in 2011, we have proudly honored the industry’s most iconic personalities, groundbreaking formats, and unforgettable moments that have captivated audiences worldwide.

Each year, millions of fans vote for their favorites, making the NRTA one of the most democratic and respected awards shows in entertainment. From riveting talent competitions and compelling documentaries to unforgettable reality stars, the NRTA shines a spotlight on the very best in unscripted television.

🏆 2023 WINNERS

  • Best Reality Competition Show – The Traitors (BBC One)
  • Best Female Personality – Maya Jama (Love Island UK)
  • Best Male Personality – Fred Sirieix (First Dates)
  • Best Social Experiment Show – Married at First Sight UK
  • Reality Personality of the Year – Whitney Adebayo (Love Island UK)

🏆 2022 WINNERS

  • Best Entertainment Show – Love Island
  • Best Reality Non-Competition Show – Selling Sunset
  • Best Reality TV Judge – David Walliams (Britain’s Got Talent)
  • Best Celebrity Personality – Molly-Mae Hague
  • Outstanding Contribution to Reality TV – Simon Cowell

🏆 2021 WINNERS

  • Best New Reality TV Show – The Cabins (ITV2)
  • Best Reality TV Host – AJ Odudu
  • Best Reality Competition Series – Strictly Come Dancing
  • Most Inspiring Reality TV Show – Race Across the World
  • Best International Reality Show – Too Hot To Handle (Netflix)

🏆 2020 WINNERS

  • Best Docu-Series – The Repair Shop (BBC One)
  • Best Reality Personality – Maura Higgins (Love Island)
  • Best Online Reality Show – The Circle (Netflix)
  • Critics’ Choice Award – Gogglebox
  • Best Celebrity Reality Show – Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins

🏆 2019 WINNERS

  • Best Reality Game Show – The Chase
  • Best Female Personality – Gemma Collins (TOWIE)
  • Best Male Personality – Kem Cetinay (Dancing on Ice)
  • Best International Reality Show – The Real Housewives of Atlanta
  • Audience’s Favorite Show – Made in Chelsea
Honoring Innovation, Diversity & Impact

Each winner represents the NRTA’s mission: to recognize content that reflects society, sparks conversation, and inspires audiences. The past winners list is a living record of television history in the making—where groundbreaking formats and genuine human stories meet global fan acclaim.

Join the Celebration

Do you want to be part of reality television’s most prestigious celebration? Be sure to tune in to our next awards ceremony, vote for your favorite nominees, and support the creatives who redefine what it means to entertain.

📅 Nominee announcements and voting open annually each summer.
📍 Next NRTA Ceremony: October 2025 | London, UK