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Naked and Afraid is a reality TV series in which a pair of competitors meet and attempt to survive in the wilderness while naked. The show debuted in 2013, and currently airs on the Discovery Channel. According to the Naked and Afraid rules, both contestants can bring one helpful item. Past filming locations include U.S. areas such as the Florida Everglades, Louisiana Bayou, and Alaskan tundra, as well as international settings in Nicaragua, Panama, and Africa.
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‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’: Will There Be a Season 2?
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A ‘Naked and Afraid’ Producer Once Called Prospective Cast Members ‘Slightly Unhinged’
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One ‘Naked and Afraid’ Cast Member Wrote a Novel Inspired By Her Time on the Show
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‘Naked and Afraid’: What Is PSR?
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Has Anyone Ever Been Attacked on ‘Naked and Afraid’?

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Hannah Brown in a red dress speaking to Tyler Cameron on 'The Bachelorette' 'After the Final Rose' special

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Bachelor Nation Star Tyler Cameron Says It’s Not a ‘Good Idea’ for Him to Attend Hannah Brown’s Wedding

'The Bachelorette' star Hannah Brown is getting married, and Tyler Cameron explained why he's not getting an invitation. Here's what he said.

by Lauren Weiler

Published on April 19, 2024

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Farmer Brandon with his daters on 'Farmer Wants a Wife'

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‘Farmer Wants a Wife’: Was Reba Right About Joy All Along?

After Joy decide to go home in the latest episode of 'Farmer Wants a Wife,' it seems that Reba might have been right to question her authenticity.

by Megan Elliott

Dave Turin, host of new 'America's Backyard Gold' episodes

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Is ‘America’s Backyard Gold’ New Tonight, April 19? How to Watch and What to Expect

New episodes of 'America's Backyard Gold' highlight prospecting sites across the country. A new episode on April 19 adds to the list of gold mines.

by Matt Moore

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Photo of the 'Alone' Season 10 cast standing in water

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‘Alone’ Casting Director Shares How Contestants Are Chosen For the Show

How do 'Alone' producers decide who gets to be on the show? The casting process for The History Channel series is pretty involved.

by Megan Elliott

Published on August 31, 2023

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'Alone' Season 10 cast member Alan Tenta posing on a lakeshore

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‘Alone’ Season 10 Winner Alan Tenta Is Planning Fishing Trip With Runner-Up Wyatt Black

Alan Tenta opened up about his 'Alone' experience and the bond he formed with his fellow season 10 cast member Wyatt Black.

by Megan Elliott

An 'Alone' cast member building a log cabin shelter

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‘Alone’ Contestants Add ‘Homey’ Details to Their Shelters That Viewers Don’t Always See

From shelving to saunas, 'Alone' contestants often get creative when it comes to their shelters.

by Megan Elliott

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Jared Fogle Launches "Fight The Fat" Campaign at Subway, Charing Cross in London, Great Britain

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Whatever Happened to Jared From Subway?

A new documentary offers closer look at the events surrounding Jared Fogle's downfall and what unfolded for him after his Subway-fueled rise to fame.

by Perry Carpenter

Published on June 12, 2023

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Linda Greenlaw steers her boat on Deadliest Catch

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‘Deadliest Catch’ Star Linda Greenlaw Confirms the Show Is ‘More Scripted’ Than Other Reality Fishing Shows

'Deadliest Catch,' one of the most thrilling reality series on TV, follows fishermen in the treacherous Bering Sea. But drama may not be as 'real' as some viewers think.

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Justin Tennison with a cigarette in his mouth on 'Deadliest Catch'

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‘Deadliest Catch’: What Happened to Justin Tennison?

'Deadliest Catch' has seen many tragedies over the years, including the 2011 death of F/V Time Bandit deckhand Justin Tennison.

by Megan Elliott

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Man holding a bow and arrow on 'Naked and Afraid' Season 15

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A ‘Naked and Afraid’ Producer Once Called Prospective Cast Members ‘Slightly Unhinged’

Survival skills and mental toughness are important to getting cast on 'Naked and Afraid.' So is having a 'big personality,' producers have said.

by Megan Elliott

Three survivalists posing with their weapons on 'Naked and Afraid'

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New Season of ‘Naked and Afraid’ Coming to Discovery in February 2024

New and returning survivalists face fresh challenges as they try to last 21 days in the wild on the upcoming season of Discovery's 'Naked and Afraid.'

by Megan Elliott

Steven, Waz Addy, and Dan manuever their raft downstream in 'Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing'

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‘Naked and Afraid’: What Is PSR?

Every 'Naked and Afraid' participant is assigned a PSR, or primitive survival rating. But how are those scores determined?

by Megan Elliott

'Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing' contestants Stacey, Jeff, Dan, Cheeny, Gwen looking at a map

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‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’: Will There Be a Season 2?

A second season of the 'Naked and Afraid' spinoff 'Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing' is coming to Discovery Channel. One season 1 contestant is eager to return.

by Megan Elliott

Blair Braverman looking over her shoulder on 'Naked and Afraid'

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One ‘Naked and Afraid’ Cast Member Wrote a Novel Inspired By Her Time on the Show

Blair Braverman's experience on the Discovery Channel reality show 'Naked and Afraid' inspired her 2022 novel, 'Small Game.'

by Megan Elliott

Two 'Naked and Afraid' contestants standing on cliff with their backs to the camera. Fans wonder if anyone has died on the show.

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‘Naked and Afraid’: Is There a Prize for Completing the 21-Day Survival Challenge?

Unlike reality shows like 'Survivor' and 'Alone,' the only thing people who go on 'Naked and Afraid' win is bragging rights.

by Megan Elliott

Steven, Waz Addy, and Dan manuever their raft downstream in 'Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing'

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Has Anyone Ever Been Attacked on ‘Naked and Afraid’?

'Naked and Afraid' participants face threats from stinging insects, vicious snakes, and aggressive predators. But has anyone actually been attacked on the show?

by Megan Elliott

Image of woman with mud on her face against blue background for 'Naked and Afraid' Season 16

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‘Naked and Afraid’ Season 16 Premiere Date Revealed

Fan challenges, a returning contestant seeking redemption, and more are on tap for the upcoming season of 'Naked and Afraid.'

by Megan Elliott

Andrew Shayde and other members of Team Pride wearing match blue tank tops on 'Buddy Games'

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Andrew Shayde of ‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’ Is Also a ‘Buddy Games’ Cast Member

'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' survivalist Andrew Shayde is also appearing on the new CBS reality show 'Buddy Games,' hosted by Josh Duhamel.

by Megan Elliott

Three 'Naked and Afraid Castaways' cast members posing in front of a crashed plane

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‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’ Finale Recap: Did the Castaways Make It Off the Island?

The castaways are just days away from getting off the island. But will internal divisions stand in the way of their rescue?

by Megan Elliott

'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' cast members Candice, Rachel, and Justin in the water

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‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’: Justin Says He Would ‘100%’ Do the Show Again

Justin Governale's 'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' journey came to an early end in the show's Sept. 10 episode, when he was medically evacuated.

by Megan Elliott

Kerra from 'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' sitting on the ground with Bulent lying behind her

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‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’: When Does the Finale Air?

Who will make it off the island? The season finale of 'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' airs Sunday, Sept. 17 on Discovery.

by Megan Elliott

'Naked and Afraid Castaways' cast members wading through water

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‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’: Critics Slam Show for Obviously Planted Items

Some viewers think is too much of a coincidence to believe that the 'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' were stranded on a island with so many useful items.

by Megan Elliott

'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' cast members Candice, Rachel, and Justin in the water

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Candice of ‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’ Wants to Return for One More Challenge: ‘Can’t Stop Til I Get My 21 Days!’

Candice had to leave the island after just eight days due to a medical emergency, but she's still determined to complete a 21-day challenge.

by Megan Elliott

Three 'Naked and Afraid Castaways' cast members posing in front of a crashed plane

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‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’: Bulent Says Doing Show Was His ‘Hardest’ Challenge Yet

'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' participant Bulent Gurcan says doing the show was difficult and that all of his fellow cast members deserve respect.

by Megan Elliott

'Naked and Afraid Castaways' cast members wading through water

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‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’: [Spoiler] Forced to Tap Out Due to an Infection

One participant was hoping for redemption on 'Naked and Afraid: Castaways.' But a medical emergency in episode 4 changed things.

by Megan Elliott

'Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing' contestants Stacey, Jeff, Dan, Cheeny, Gwen looking at a map

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‘Naked and Afraid’: Behind-the-Scenes Secrets Cast Members Have Revealed About the Show

What's it really like to be on 'Naked and Afraid'? Over the years, several participants have opened up about their experience on the Discovery Channel show.

by Megan Elliott

Raven Smith speaks to the cameras while making her shelter on Naked and Afraid

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‘Naked and Afraid’ Raven Smith: Has the Chicago Survivalist Reconciled With TV Partner, Omar Barney?

Raven Smith has communicated with her former 'Naked and Afraid' co-contestant, Omar Barney, via Instagram. Here's how it went.

by Suse Forrest

Three 'Naked and Afraid Castaways' cast members posing in front of a crashed plane

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‘Naked and Afraid: Castaways’ Cast: Where You’ve Seen Them Before

One 'Naked and Afraid: Castaways' participant appeared on 'The Amazing Race,' while another popped up on '90 Day: The Single Life.'

by Megan Elliott

LeAnn has to be medically tapped out after her body is broken down by severe sunburn and extreme weather conditions.

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Worst Injury on ‘Naked and Afraid’: Ranking the Most Damaged Contestants

'Naked and Afraid' makes us cringe from the extreme conditions more than the nudity. This led to the worst injury in series history.

by Suse Forrest