The 1990s were a challenging decade for reality TV as audiences dismissed the genre as irrelevant and dumb, but in 2000, a reality show brought it back to prominence. With the release of Survivor, audiences engaged in watching competitive romances, strategy games, and talent contests that gave rise to superstars. Along with the far reaches of network cable, these shows have also been seen by audiences worldwide through online streaming. While there is resistance from Hollywood to deem reality TV as a viable genre, it has inarguably provided thriller shows that have captivated audiences for more than two decades. ( source Google)
America Has Got Talent or AGT as it is more popularly known started in the year 2006. This was one show that continued to uplift the spirit of the participants even during the lockdown months of the Covid Pandemic. They said the show must go on and continued to audition through Zoom!
( https://ew.com/tv/americas-got-talent-season-15-online-auditions-coronavirus/)
Among the top 10 reality shows in the US, America Has Got Talent stands at number 9. It serves as a platform for any aspiring individual to showcase their talent in any field that can captivate the audience. Among the participants come along even those who have challenges and get categorised under artistes with any kind of impairment.
Awe inspiring videos showcase the grit and talent of the impaired artistes.
https://youtu.be/inOgpudT4Zg
The video showcases the talents of a Physically impaired but Excellent singer. Kodi Lee, went on to win the Season finale. Autistic and blind he Can play piano and sing!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodi_Lee
Another trailblazer is Mandy Harvey – hearing impaired stunned the judges with her pitch perfect performance. And she writes her own lyrics and sings beautifully. Mandy Harvey is a deaf American singer-songwriter. A Vocal Music Education major at Colorado State University, Mandy lost her residual hearing in 2006-2007 at age eighteen due to a connective tissue disorder, and left the program. She pursued several career options, including education, but returned to music in 2008. At 35, Mandy continues to pursue her passion.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKSWXzAnVe0
Ryan the AGT by storm with his innate sense of humour. Instead of allowing his disability to inhibit him, Ryan Niemiller from America’s Got Talent capitalized on it. The comedian — who, according to his website, was born with a disability in both arms — calls himself the “Cripple Threat of Comedy” and uses his stand-up to share his unique perspective in hilarious ways.
https://diverseabilitymagazine.com/2019/06/spreading-disability-awareness-with-comedy/amp/
Visually impaired artistes tend to have an increased awareness of sounds around them. This perfect hearing invariably makes them super performers with stunning accuracy of the notes and rhythm.
Meet the blind, autistic piano genius, who can play any piece after hearing it once. The story of a musical marvel, and his extraordinary ability to play almost any piece after hearing it only once. Derek Paravicini is a deeply impressive musician and genius improviser on keys. He is a genius!!
https://youtu.be/r6HCXx8U6Ko
These are just a handful of success stories from around the world. There are so many more who have been an inspiration to others!!
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