2023 Emmys Reality Contest, Unstructured Predictions and Host

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Variety The Awards Circuit section brings together all the news about awards and related content throughout the year, including the following: official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards, hosted by Variety awards editor Clayton Davis. Predictions pages reflect the current race standings and do not reflect the personal preferences of any individual competitor. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Forecasts are updated every Thursday.

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UPDATE: May 25, 2023

2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program

VANDERE PUMP RULES — Pictured: (lr) Tom Sandoval, Lala Kent — (Photo by: Casey Durkin/Bravo)
Courtesy of Casey Durkin/Bravo

Weekly Commentary: The #Scandoval drama has taken the social media world by storm, and it’s surely reflected back to TV Academy voters. Bravo’s ‘Vanderpump Rules’ might sneak into the lineup for the first time, similar to the surprise name of its network counterpart ‘Below Deck’. Talk about a ratings boost for the Primetime Emmys (can you imagine?)

However, he has yet to fight the reigning champion, MTV’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked” and Netflix’s “Selling Sunset” which are popular with the Academy.

Read: Variety Awards circuit for the latest Emmy predictions in all categories.

Voting for Emmy nominations takes place June 15-26. Primetime Emmy nominations will be announced on July 12. Check back every Thursday for the latest updates. All information is preliminary and subject to change.

And the expected nominees are:

  1. “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked” (TVM)
  2. “Vanderpump Rules” (Cheer)
  3. “sell sunset” (Netflix)
  4. “Below deck: sailing yacht” (Cheer)
  5. “90 day fiance” (TLC)
  6. “Deadliest Take” (Discovery)

Next in line

  1. “Married at first sight” (Lifetime)
  2. “Intervention” (A&E)
  3. “Crikey! It’s the Irwins” (Discovery+)
  4. “The Kardashians” (Hulu)

Other high-level possibilities

  1. “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” (Cheer)
  2. “The Real Housewives Girls Ultimate Journey” (Peacock)
  3. “Bachelor in Paradise” (ABC)
  4. “Formula 1: drive to survive” (Netflix)
  5. “Next: Bretman Rock” (TVM)

2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Structured Reality Program

Orna in COUPLE THERAPY, “Episode 1”. Photo credit: Courtesy of SHOWTIME.
Courtesy of SHOWTIME

Weekly Commentary: Showtime successfully petitioned the Television Academy to tip its Emmy submission for the acclaimed docuseries “Couples Therapy” into this category, and it could end up in the lineup (rightly so). Ditto for “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” by Guy Fieri which could make a comeback after three years.

Read: Variety Awards circuit for the latest Emmy predictions in all categories.

Voting for Emmy nominations takes place June 15-26. Primetime Emmy nominations will be announced on July 12. Check back every Thursday for the latest updates. All information is preliminary and subject to change.

And the expected nominees are:

  1. “weird eye” (Netflix)
  2. “Love is blind” (Netflix)
  3. “shark tank” (ABC)
  4. “couple therapy” (Show time)
  5. “Diners, drive-ins and dives” (Food Network)
  6. “Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines(Magnolia Network)

Next in line

  1. “rescue bar(Paramount Network)
  2. “Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi” (Hulu)
  3. “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleansing” (Peacock)
  4. “Bold” (Apple TV+)

Other high-level possibilities

  1. “José Andrés and his family in Spain” (Discovery+)
  2. “We are here” (HBO)
  3. “Selena + Chef” (HBO)
  4. “The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy” (Apple TV+)
  5. “Geography of Happiness with Rainn Wilson” (Peacock)

2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Reality Competition Program

RuPaul’s Drag Race Top 4 bottom middle: Sasha Velor (winner) middle: Trinity Taylor, Peppermint, Shea Coulee
Courtesy of VH1

Weekly Commentary: Last year’s winner “Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls” didn’t return this year, leaving it open for “RuPaul’s Drag Race” to reclaim his crown. That’s if former Bravo’s “Top Chef,” NBC’s “The Voice” or CBS’ “The Amazing Race” winners don’t return for another winning trip.

Read: Variety Awards circuit for the latest Emmy predictions in all categories.

Voting for Emmy nominations takes place June 15-26. Primetime Emmy nominations will be announced on July 12. Check back every Thursday for the latest updates. All information is preliminary and subject to change.

And the expected nominees are:

  1. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (VH1)
  2. “Excellent chef” (Cheer)
  3. “The voice(NBC)
  4. “Fantastic race(SCS)
  5. “The circle” (Netflix)

Next in line

  1. “Nailed: Halloween” (Netflix)
  2. “Survivor(SCS)
  3. “Dancing with the stars” (Disney+)
  4. “my kind of country” (Apple TV+)
  5. “Chopped” (Food Network)

Other high-level possibilities

  1. “The Masked Singer” (Fox)
  2. “The climb” (HBO)
  3. “The big pile” (HBO)
  4. “Survive to” (Netflix)
  5. “America’s Got Talent(NBC)

2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Reality Contest Host

Love is blind. (L to R) Nick Lachey, Vanessa Lachey at Sunset Bronson Studios for the Love is Blind Season 4 reunion. cr. Adam Rose/Netflix © 2023
ADAM ROSE/NETFLIX

Weekly Commentary: We have learned a few things from the Emmys over the past few years. The more controversial a show or contestant is, the better their chances of a nomination (see: “Emily in Paris” and All Dave Chappelle’s Names and Wins).

Married couple Nick and Vanessa Lachey received a lot of backlash from the live(-ish) reunion of “Love is Blind” on Netflix. Does that mean the show or the hosts can’t be nominated for an Emmy? Of course, this is not the case. What’s an Emmy season without controversial endorsements? They could be.

Read: Variety Awards circuit for the latest Emmy predictions in all categories.

Voting for Emmy nominations takes place June 15-26. Primetime Emmy nominations will be announced on July 12. Check back every Thursday for the latest updates. All information is preliminary and subject to change.

And the expected nominees are:

  1. “RuPaul’s Drag Race(VH1) — RuPaul
  2. “weird eye(Netflix) – Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan Frace, Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness
  3. “Excellent chef” (Bravo) — Padma Lakshmi
  4. “shark tank(ABC) – Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary
  5. “Love is blind(Netflix) – Vanessa Lachey, Nick Lachey

Next in line

  1. “american idol” (ABC) —Ryan Seacrest
  2. “The voice” (NBC) – Carson Daly
  3. “Fantastic race(CBS) – Phil Keoghan
  4. “Survivor” (CBS) —Jeff Probst
  5. “Alex vs. America(Food Network) – Alex Guarnaschelli

Other high-level possibilities

  1. “Diners, drive-ins and dives(Food Network) — Guy Fieri
  2. “Nailed: Halloween(Netflix) – Nicole Byer
  3. “Bobby’s Triple Threat” (Food Network) – Bobby Flay
  4. “House Ciao(Food Network) – Alex Guarnaschelli & Gabriele Bertaccini
  5. “Trixie Motel” (Discovery+) — Trixie Mattel
  6. “Selena + Chef(HBO) – Selena Gomez

Emmy Awards Prediction Categories

DRAMA SERIES | COMEDY SERIES | LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGICAL SERIES | TV FILM | LEAD ACTOR (DRAMA) | LEADING ACTOR (COMEDY) | LEADING ACTOR (LIMITED/TV MOVIE) | LEAD ACTRESS (DRAMA) | LEAD ACTRESS (COMEDY) | LEAD ACTRESS (LIMITED/TV MOVIE) | SUPPORTING ACTOR (DRAMA) | SUPPORTING ACTOR (COMEDY) | SUPPORTING ACTOR (LIMITED/TV MOVIE) | SUPPORTING ACTRESS (DRAMA) | SECONDARY ACTRESS (COMEDY) | SUPPORTING ACTRESS (LIMITED/TV MOVIE) | TALK SERIES | SCRIPTED VARIETY | GAME SHOW | DIRECTION (DRAMA, COMEDY, LIMITED/TV MOVIE) | WRITING (DRAMA, COMEDY, LIMITED FILM/TV) | REALITY (CONTEST, STRUCTURED, UNSTRUCTURED, HOST)

Creative Arts and Other Emmy Categories

GUEST ACTOR (DRAMA) | GUEST ACTRESS (DRAMA) | GUEST ACTOR (COMEDY) | GUEST ACTRESS (COMEDY) | VOICE OVER | SHORT FORM | DOCUMENTARY | MUSIC | ANIMATED |

About the Primetime Emmy Awards

The Primetime Emmy Awards, better known as the Emmys, are presented by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS). Since 1949, the awards have recognized excellence in American prime-time television programming. They are divided into three classes – Primetime Emmy Awards, Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (recognizes achievement in craftsmanship), and Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards (recognizes significant contributions in engineering and technology). The typical eligibility period is between June 1 and May 31 of any given year. The Television Academy has over 25,000 members, representing 30 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors, artisans and executives.

About the Primetime Emmy Awards

The Primetime Emmy Awards, better known as the Emmys, are presented by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS). Since 1949, the awards have recognized excellence in American prime-time television programming. They are divided into three classes – Primetime Emmy Awards, Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (recognizes achievement in craftsmanship), and Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards (recognizes significant contributions in engineering and technology). The typical eligibility period is between June 1 and May 31 of any given year. The Television Academy has over 25,000 members, representing 30 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors, artisans and executives.

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