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DIRECTV, PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly Celebrated Reality TV’s Biggest Stars at “DIRECTV Unscripted” Party in Beverly Hills

Reality TV Favorites from The Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules, Dancing with the Stars, The Traitors, The Bachelor and More Came Together for a Star-Studded Evening Kicking-Off the Fall Television Season.

Last night, DIRECTV joined forces with PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly at "DIRECTV UNSCRIPTED," an exclusive, star-studded event held at The Hideaway in Beverly Hills to celebrate the biggest names and personalities in reality television. The evening brought together fan-favorite personalities from across the reality TV landscape for a celebration of the genre's cultural impact and the highly anticipated fall television season. The evening was hosted by the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Bronwyn Newport and featured a special DJ set from Southern Hospitality's Maddi Reese.

The night also spotlighted DIRECTV's expansive offering of reality entertainment, bringing to life the brand's invitation to "Stream the TV everyone is talking about." As part of a broader multi-touchpoint campaign, DIRECTV teamed up with PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly to celebrate the personalities, unforgettable moments and cultural conversations that have made unscripted television a defining force in entertainment.

The lively Blue Carpet welcomed a dynamic mix of reality television veterans, breakout stars, and emerging personalities from some of the most talked-about franchises in entertainment, including The Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules, The Valley, Dancing with the Stars, The Traitors, The Bachelor/The Bachelorette, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Love Island, and more.

Among the notable guests in attendance were AD Smith, Adele Zaikman, Alan Bersten, Alexis Bellino, Allen Genkin, Amber Shana Williams, Andreina Santos, Andy Mansur, Arisa Thomas, Baubi Heaton, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Brock Davies, Brylee Armstrong, Cam Campbell, Carmella Garcia, Carter Williams, Cashay Proudfoot, Cassidy Irish, Connor Newsum, Dan McEntee, Daniel Nieder, Dylan Wrona, Emily Austin, Emma Slater, Francesca Farago, Gabe Pietrafesa, Gabriel Vasconcelos, Galyna Saltkovska, Hailey Bills, Heather Rae El Moussa, Jacques Peterson, James Wallington, JaNaie Fort, Jemma Durrant, Jen Affleck, Jenn Schwartz, Justin Glaze, Justine Joy, Kamri Peterson, Keltie Knight, Kenzie Annis, Kiki Monique, Lauren Fitzmaurice, Lori Altermann, Lori Minaskanian, Lyndsey Lopes, Maddy Taylor, Madeline Kostopoulos, Marc Furmie, Mark Modesitt, Marrisa Raymond, Mercedes Blanche, Michaella Giorgio, Mike Vensel, Niyyah Bilal Hayes, Onye Stevenson, Rose Ghahary, Ryan Revel, Sadia Mansoor, Samantha Schmidt, Sara Stamford, Sarah Williams, Scheana Shay, Sherry Kuehl, Spencer Lubitz, Tarek Rae El Moussa, Taylor El Moussa, Taylor Hale, Taylor Hanson, Tetiana Dar, Tiffany Ervin, Tomica Adams, William Jardell, and Zach Newbould.

Guests enjoyed four interactive custom vignettes celebrating different worlds of reality TV, including the following:

  • The Resort: Inspired by romance reality TV, this tropical escape transported guests to paradise with cabana seating, lounge chairs, refreshing tropical cocktails and warm sunset lighting, setting the scene for a reality TV-worthy getaway.
  • The Reunion: Bringing the drama of reality TV reunions to life, this activation recreated the ultimate reunion set, complete with plush couches, lush florals, vanity stations and professional studio lighting. Guests had the opportunity to take center stage and strike a pose in one of two live photo experiences, complete with an on-site photographer.
  • The Castle: Inspired by the intrigue and suspense of competition and mystery reality TV, this immersive space featured a dark, moody atmosphere with flickering candles, velvet drapery, antique frames and mysterious sealed envelopes. A grand wooden roundtable served as the centerpiece, offering an assortment of charcuterie and cheeses for guests to enjoy. Adding an element of mystery, guests were invited to put their detective skills to the test with an interactive truffle tasting experience, challenging them to uncover the secret ingredient.
  • The Ballroom: Celebrating the glitz and glamour of performance reality TV, this high-energy space dazzled with hanging disco balls, shimmering tinsel, dramatic curtains and theatrical lighting surrounding the DJ booth. Guests also had the chance to step into the judge's seat during an interactive live photo experience, where they could channel their inner reality TV critic and deliver their own performance ratings.

Guests mixed and mingled throughout the evening, enjoying cocktails and a curated menu of signature bites from The Hideaway, including Alaskan king crab pequeñitos, tuna tartare, Wagyu beef flautas, grilled prime New York steak tacos, Chilean sea bass tacos, crispy rock shrimp and an assortment of savory empanadas.

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