Critics Choice Real TV Awards

“THE TRAITORS” Leads Winners of the Seventh Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards with Three Wins

“The Traitors” led the winners, taking home three awards. “The Traitors” captured wins for Best Competition Series and Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series, while Alan Cumming won for Best Show Host. “Love on the Spectrum” and “Dancing with the Stars” followed closely behind, earning two awards each. “Love on the Spectrum” won both categories for which it was nominated, Best Unstructured Series along with Best Relationship Show. “Dancing with the Stars” was recognized for Best Competition Series: Talent/Variety, and Stephen Nedoroscik was awarded Male Star of the Year.

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The 8th Annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards winners will be announced on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Real TV Awards Timeline

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