Television plays a vital role in our society. It has become the leading means on bringing information to every family, through the shows they enjoy, right in the comfort of their own homes. With reality shows taking center stage in today’s entertainment industry, people search for their own shinning moment and try to grab hold of it when opportunity knocks on their doorstep. There are times they run after it believing that if they pursue it, they’ll get it one way or another. These are the dreams people search for all their lives. And now they have a chance to shine.

It’s one against many.

The ration of "me vs. the rest" has grown more and more every year. For every season a reality show strikes, especially those that focuses on talent productions, being famous has now become a matter of giving one great performance to win people’s attention rather than bringing home the first prize. However, competition has become tighter as every season pass.

Stakes are higher and things can get wilder at times in reality searches. From day one where the hopefuls are introduced, backstabbing and the "I’m better", "I’m the best", and "He / she is pathetic" starts rising. It’s a candidate’s attitude (standout presentation) that gives the knack to get ahead (or at least in the finalist list). These are usually common in shows, which require a person to interact with the rest of the candidates, or even a dashing debonair. Talent shows, on the other hand, gives attitude and fashion a boost giving them a stand out look like the goofy hopefuls in shows like American Idol.

Competition can give that boost of challenge but there are times that people tend to overly do it bringing someone down. These are tough times but one must be opt to take the challenge to be the next…

People’s choice

It’s winning the crowd. What makes reality show take on the pedestal in today’s TV programming is the people’s involvement in choosing who they think should win. It’s their vote and not what any judges would say that makes or breaks a contestant’s chance to win the prize. Their fate lies in the hands that would vote for them either through phone calls, text messages, or internet polls. This is the toughest of them all.

A contestant may be supported by family and friends. The fact still remains that there are persons out there, related to other contestants or not, that may think that a certain contestant is undeserving of winning or (and at times) of even joining. Contestants therefore show their character—their real selves but with the flavor of sportsmanship. They are game and are open to correction.

TV Programs had gone a long way with regards to how they deliver lessons. Reality shows gives that twist of comedy and drama that only real life can spice. However, as people search for their own chance to aim high, there’s a reminder we that need to keep in mind. There is nothing wrong in aiming higher and going for the most yearned success. However there is this need to look back at those who have given the support needed to be at the point of fame—learn to bow down.