13 of the most shocking reality TV moments of 2020

Gabbi ShawNov 14, 2020, 02:53 IST

Chrishell Stause was blindsided on "Selling Sunset's" third season.Courtesy of Netflix

This year in reality TV was definitely not a dull one.
Brandi Glanville claimed she and Denise Richards had an affair, while Chrishell Stause was dumped via text.
We've picked the most shocking reality TV moments of 2020.

Reality TV became more important than ever this year, as many of us were stuck inside with nothing to do but watch drama unfold on our screens.

It was also affected by the pandemic: "Drag Race" had a virtual finale and the "Real Housewives" had to film confessionals in their own homes. But some of the most shocking moments on reality TV this year had nothing to do with coronavirus. Does "Tiger King" ring any bells?

Keep scrolling to see the 13 wildest reality TV moments in 2020.

Chris Harrison promises that every season of "The Bachelorette" will be its most dramatic yet, but when Clare Crawley was replaced mid-season with Tayshia Adams, he turned out to be right.

Crawley and Adams. Bob D'Amico/Walt Disney Television/Getty Images; Paul Archuleta/Getty Images

Chris Harrison promises that every season of "The Bachelorette" will be its most dramatic yet, but when Clare Crawley was replaced mid-season with Tayshia Adams, he turned out to be right.

Watching Kourtney and Kim finally snap after seasons of tension on "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" was intense.

Kourtney and Kim Kardashian get into a physical fight onscreen. E!/NBCUniversal

There were a few couples who broke up at the altar on "Love Is Blind," but none more dramatically than Damian and Giannina, who fled her wedding barefoot.

Giannina fell while running away from her wedding on "Love is Blind." Netflix

While viewers of "The Circle" knew the entire time that Seaburn was a catfish, it was wild to watch the others find out.

Seaburn and his teddy friend on "The Circle." Courtesy of Netflix

The entire Denise Richards and Brandi Glanville saga on "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" was impossible to look away from.

Richards and Glanville. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images; Presley Ann/Getty Images for WE tv

After a season of dread on "Selling Sunset," watching Chrishell Stause find out — via text — that she was getting divorced was still heartbreaking.

Chrishell Stause is on "Selling Sunset." Netflix

During the finale of Peter Weber's season of "The Bachelor," viewers watched in horror as Madison Prewett and his mother, Barb, traded harsh words on live TV.

Prewett and Weber at the finale. John Fleenor/Getty Images

Angelina completely lost her mind on Snooki, JWoww, and Deena after their toast at her wedding on "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation."

The infamous wedding speech. MTV

Both contestants and viewers were shocked when a designer on "Project Runway" challenged Karlie Kloss by asking if she wouldn't wear a design, "not even to dinner with the Kushners?"

The legend himself. Bravo

Both contestants and viewers were shocked when a designer on "Project Runway" challenged Karlie Kloss by asking if she wouldn't wear a design, "not even to dinner with the Kushners?"

When Mickey Rourke unmasked himself on "The Masked Singer," he broke every rule.

Mickey Rourke as the Gremlin. Fox

Waiting for Daytona was one big nail-biter while watching "Cheer," but seeing Austin hurt himself during finals was genuinely shocking.

Navarro at Daytona. Netflix

"Tiger King." Just, all of "Tiger King."

Joe Exotic and one of his pet tigers. Netflix

Many reality shows had to adjust to the coronavirus pandemic, but none more successfully than "RuPaul's Drag Race," which pulled off a stunning finale.

Gigi Goode's lip sync to "Take On Me." VH1

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13 of the most shocking reality TV moments of 2020

Chris Harrison promises that every season of "The Bachelorette" will be its most dramatic yet, but when Clare Crawley was replaced mid-season with Tayshia Adams, he turned out to be right.

Watching Kourtney and Kim finally snap after seasons of tension on "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" was intense.

There were a few couples who broke up at the altar on "Love Is Blind," but none more dramatically than Damian and Giannina, who fled her wedding barefoot.

While viewers of "The Circle" knew the entire time that Seaburn was a catfish, it was wild to watch the others find out.

The entire Denise Richards and Brandi Glanville saga on "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" was impossible to look away from.

After a season of dread on "Selling Sunset," watching Chrishell Stause find out — via text — that she was getting divorced was still heartbreaking.

During the finale of Peter Weber's season of "The Bachelor," viewers watched in horror as Madison Prewett and his mother, Barb, traded harsh words on live TV.

Angelina completely lost her mind on Snooki, JWoww, and Deena after their toast at her wedding on "Jersey Shore: Family Vacation."

Both contestants and viewers were shocked when a designer on "Project Runway" challenged Karlie Kloss by asking if she wouldn't wear a design, "not even to dinner with the Kushners?"

When Mickey Rourke unmasked himself on "The Masked Singer," he broke every rule.

Waiting for Daytona was one big nail-biter while watching "Cheer," but seeing Austin hurt himself during finals was genuinely shocking.

"Tiger King." Just, all of "Tiger King."

Many reality shows had to adjust to the coronavirus pandemic, but none more successfully than "RuPaul's Drag Race," which pulled off a stunning finale.