When A Reality TV Villain Becomes An Actual Villain

When A Reality TV Villain Becomes An Actual Villain

In the first season of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, self-described “queen bee and MVP" Jen Shah easily fulfilled the trope of the reality TV villain. Then she was arrested for her involvement in a telemarketing scam. Now, a week before her trial is set to begin, Shah’s changed her plea to guilty, admitting to selling services which had no value to elderly people, and faces 11-14 years in prison — firmly cementing her status as IRL villain. But it’s not the first time a reality TV star has been to jail, and it won’t be the last. After RHONJ’s Theresa Giudice spent 11 months in prison for fraud, she signed a multi-million dollar book deal, filmed a spin-off show, and is now reportedly one of Bravo’s highest-paid stars. So what do we do with this culture that rewards the pursuit of fame and fortune, no matter the cost? Read More

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