17 of the most dramatic reality TV breakups of all time

Chrishell relived her split from Justin Hartley on "Selling Sunset."Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

• When one signs on to join a reality series, it's expected that your personal life will be part of the show.
• However, these 17 couples probably got more than they expected when the dissolution of their relationships happened on camera.
• Though Justin Hartley was never on "Selling Sunset," his text to Chrishell Stause announcing his intent to divorce her will live on in reality TV infamy.
• "Bachelor" fans have watched many breakups over the years, but perhaps none was more memorable than when Arie Luyendyk filmed his split from fiancée Becca Kufrin.

When a person signs on to a reality show, whether it's "Real Housewives," "Selling Sunset," or "America's Next Top Model," you can be sure they are warned it could put a strain on their relationship. Unfortunately, these 17 couples experienced dramatic breakups that played out for the world to see.

These 17 reality TV breakups all took place on television, from cheating allegations to jail time. That's why certain couples who broke up off-screen aren't included, like Bethenny Frankel and Jason Hoppy or Phaedra Parks and Apollo Nida.

Keep scrolling to see 17 of the most dramatic reality TV breakups ever.