“The Traitors” led the winners, earning five awards overall including Best Competition Series, and Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series. Alan Cumming won Best Show Host for the third year in a row, while Lisa Rinna and Rob Rausch were recognized as Female Star of the Year and Male Star of the Year, respectively.
The Critics Choice Association (CCA) has revealed the nominees for the eighth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards, which recognize
“The Traitors” led the winners, taking home three awards. “The Traitors” captured wins for Best Competition Series and Best Ensemble
Winners of Awards Honoring Nonfiction and Reality Content to be Announced on CriticsChoice.com on Thursday, May 29, 2025. “The Traitors”
The 8th Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards winners will be announced on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
February 16, 2026 – Submissions Open
April 10, 2026 – Deadline for Submissions
April 13 – April 27 – NomComs Voting Window
April 30, 2026 – Nominations Announced
May 8, 2026 – Voting begins
May 26, 2026 – Voting ends at 9PM PT
June 3, 2026 – 8th annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards winners announced
