5th Critics' Choice Real TV Awards

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5th Critics' Choice Real TV Awards
DateJune 16, 2023 (2023-06-16)
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Website www.criticschoice.com/critics-choice-real-tv-awards/
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Network KTLA
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The 5th Critics' Choice Real TV Awards , presented by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association and NPACT, which recognizes excellence in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms, were held on June 15, 2023. [1] The ceremony was not held in-person due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, instead a television special saluting the winners was aired the day after on KTLA. [2]

Contents

The nominations were announced on May 15, 2023, with RuPaul's Drag Race leading with five. [3]

Winners and nominees

Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (). [4]

Best Competition SeriesBest Competition Series: Talent/Variety
Best Unstructured SeriesBest Structured Series
Best Culinary ShowBest Game Show
Best Travel/Adventure ShowBest Business Show
Best Animal/Nature ShowBest Crime/Justice Show
Best Sports ShowBest Relationship Show
Best Lifestyle Show: Home/GardenBest Lifestyle Show: Fashion/Beauty
Best Limited SeriesBest Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series
Best Show HostStar of the Year

Special awards

Impact Award

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References

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