2024 was a year full of drama and controversy in the world ofreality television.
All thanks to the genre’s biggest villains.
From liars to cheaters, frauds, and individuals who are downright evil.
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If that were still a thing.
Their actions may have a vile motive behind them.
Perhaps it’s to capture the demise of their rivals or to steal attention from their nemesis.
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10Lala Kent
‘Vanderpump Rules’
It’s been a rough year forVanderpump Rules.
And the data pipe.
She brought major theatrics to Season 11 as she played the victim card whenever the opportunity arose.
In fact, she doesn’t become a villain until her absolute final action in the finale ofSurvivor 46.
Throughout the season, Maria had a wonderfully beautiful friendship withCharlie Davis.
Withshades ofSurvivor Philippines’Malcolm FrebergandDenise Stapley, fans loved watching them play the game.
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Both were brilliant players who did what they needed to get to the end.
The aftermath of Maria and Charlie’s friendship turned sour.
It disappointed fans, but do you blame Charlie for Maria’s lack of accountability?
A hero and a villain.
If Tucker is the hero, it meansQuinn Martin is the villain.
They were quick rivalsbecause of major game playsin the early portion of the game.
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With Quinn earning the Deep Fake HoH Week 1, he had this power in his arsenal.
And it went to his head.
As did forcing Tucker to be his archnemesis.
WhenMakensy Manbeck used her America’s Veto Power Up, America voted to place Quinn on the block.
Especially when it came to threatening Sol Yi with an ultimatum.
And yet, fans loved to see it!
Finally, a villain emerged in the 40s!
The thing with Rome is, his actions were not unlike other players before him.
It was his tact.
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It was how he interacted.
It was devious and deceitful.
Andmost of her actionshad nothing to do with that show!
Pippin ticked off two huge reality shows on her resume: the second season of bothThe TraitorsandHouse of Villains.
On both series, Pippin’s narrative revolved around her connections to other Housewives on the respective shows.
OnThe Traitors, Pippin played alongside her then-partner Marcus Jordan.
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Their relationship put her on the defensive, and she was banished pretty early on.
Then, the big twist onHouse of Villains 2, she became the sudden replacement whenLarissa Lima was eliminated.
Pippin came in hot.
Shefeuded with Victoria Larson, who was a guest at her puppy’s birthday party.
When the next season ofRHOMreturns, all eyes are bound to be on Larsa Pippin.
Having first appeared onThe Real World: Las Vegas, she became an instant household name.
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Her notoriety brought her to shows likeThe Surreal Lifeand a fewseason stints onThe Challenge.
Her reputation onThe Challengeevolved, making some view her as an antagonist.
Unfortunately, her journey inThe Traitors 2ended up being more villainous than she could have imagined.
But a great villain has a growth arc.
But as viewers, we loved to see the juicy drama Plane Jane infused week after week.
Oh, and her social media feuds?
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Plane Jane will most definitely return to television because she makes such excellent drama.
And not always in the best ways.
WhenLouie Ruelas entered the picture, he was meant to be the hero to saveTeresa Giudicefrom her treacherous ways.
In a sense, he did!
No one else called her out like that.
During Season 14,Louie turned into a completely different person.He created unnecessary terrorbetween himself and The Fudas.
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He threw daggers andinsults toward Margaret Josephs’ son.
And fans turned on him swiftly.
Perhaps there’s room in the manor for Louie to playHouse of Villainsnext season!
Individuals date in the seclusion of pods without seeing their prospective partners.
When they finally reach the point of proposal, that’s when the real life experiment begins.
During Season 6,Love Is Blindintroduced a prettyunsavory character by the name of Jeramey Lutinski.
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It was a very unsavory move that left many viewers to have a negative taste in their mouths.
1Monica Garcia
‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’
Reality Von Tease.
However, her narration onHouse of VillainsSeason 2 may be a tease of what may come in the future.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Utah’s mountain ranges, a reality TV series follows a group of affluent women navigating life in Salt Lake City. The show captures their opulent lifestyles, complex relationships, and personal and religious challenges, providing a unique glimpse into how tradition and modernity clash in a tightly-knit community.
Monica Garcia will forever go down as one of the franchise’s biggest breakout villains.
We’re thankful for that!
