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Revealed: The Reality TV Show With The Most Applicants

Let’s face it, we’ve all seen at least a few episodes of reality tv and at some point probably pictured ourselves on a show or two. Maybe you’ve even tried…

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NEW YORK – May 14: Signage at the CBS Presentation of Survivor Panama Exile Island Finale/Reunion Show on May 14, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

Let's face it, we've all seen at least a few episodes of reality tv and at some point probably pictured ourselves on a show or two. Maybe you've even tried out for a show or submitted an application. But have you ever wondered what reality TV show gets the most applicants? We finally have an answer! It turns our Survivor is the show that the largest number of American's apply for, followed by The Bachelor and The Amazing Race.

The study, which was conducted by Uswitch, used  Google search data to find which shows attract the most applications. Survivor averages 79,200 searches for applications each year. And considering the show's ultimate winner walks away with $1million in prize money, so it’s no surprise. In second The Bachelor, with 43,200 application searches, and in third, The Amazing Race, pulls in 34,800 searches a year from people wanting to appear on the show. Personally, Survivor and The Amazing Race are a little too intense for my taste, I'd take my chances with the drama of The Bachelor any day.

TV ShowSearch Volume
1Survivor79,200
2The Bachelor43,200
3The Amazing Race34,800
4The Circle19,200
5 Big Brother19,200
6The Bachelorette12,000
7Love Island10,560
8The Chase10,560
9Family Feud8,640
10Are You The One7,080
11Supermarket Sweep5,760
12Wheel Of Fortune5,760
13Wipeout5,760
14Love Is Blind4,680
15The Voice4,680
16The Floor Is Lava4,680
17Name That Tune4,680
1890 Day Fiance4,680
19Masterchef3,840
20Chopped3,840

Finding true love can be hard, so it’s no wonder many people turn to a dating show to help them find their next partner. Shows like this are also one way to establish as a social media influencer which no doubt impacts many reality tv show applicants. The Bachelor is by far the most popular dating show to watch and to apply for. It's also no surprise the show's spin-off, The Bachelorette comes in second. In third, is the new kid on the block on the reality TV dating scene, Love Island. With just two seasons under its belt so far and the hotly anticipated third season about to launch it's attracting lots of attention from applicants.

TV ShowSearch Volume
1The Bachelor43,200
2The Bachelorette12,000
3Love Island10,560
4Are You The One7,080
5Love Is Blind4,680
690 Day Fiance4,680

The Game Shows That Americans Apply For The Most

Now, this is a category I could see myself looking into. Don't Forget The Lyrics and The Price Is Right are both shows I could do some serious damage on. But it's Family Feud that takes the cake here. Originally airing in 1976 it is the game show that Americans want to appear on the most, pulling in more than 8,000 application searches a year. And if you've ever watched, or played, Family Feud I can understand why. That game is FUN! Supermarket Sweep generates almost 6,000 searches each year from would-be contestants wanting to take part in the famous sprint through a supermarket, and the third most popular game show to apply for is Wheel of Fortune, with just under 6,000 application searches annually.

TV ShowSearch Volume
1Family Feud8,640
2Supermarket Sweep5,760
3Wheel Of Fortune5,760
4Wipeout5,760
5The Floor Is Lava4,680
6Name That Tune4,680

Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.