Half of reality TV fans are so dedicated to the series they watch that they consider some cast members to be part of their own family, according to research.
A poll of 2,000 adults, who watch the genre, found 27 per cent have debated with their real-life partners about how much reality TV they consume.
Nearly half (45 per cent) have followed the journeys of their beloved personalities for five or more years, with 47 per cent admitting they feel like one of the family as a result.
