From the very first season of The Real World, reality television has turned ordinary people into stars. Something about watching people fight about everything from their political views to sticking their fingers in the peanut butter leaves viewers wanting more.
But what happens after the cameras stop rolling? Although some reality stars prefer to stay out of the spotlight, alumni from popular reality shows like American Idol, Survivor, Toddlers and Tiaras, The Real World, and many more have gone on to find success on the screen and on the charts.
If you’ve ever wondered what your favorite reality stars are up to now, we’ve caught up both the ones you love and the ones you hate…