{"id":34855,"date":"2026-08-09T17:46:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T12:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=34855"},"modified":"2026-08-09T17:46:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T12:46:28","slug":"these-reality-tv-shows-put-las-vegas-in-the-spotlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=34855","title":{"rendered":"These Reality TV Shows Put Las Vegas In The Spotlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What happens in <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/las-vegas\/\"><strong>Vegas<\/strong><\/a> doesn\u2019t always stay in Vegas; sometimes it ends up on your TV screen.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vegas has never met drama it didn\u2019t like, so naturally, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/reality-tv\/\">reality TV<\/a><\/strong> and Sin City were bound to become a match made in entertainment heaven. From \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/pawn-stars\/\">Pawn Stars<\/a><\/strong>\u201d and \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/the-real-world\/\">The Real World<\/a><\/strong>\u201d to \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/love-island\/\">Love Island<\/a><\/strong>\u201d and \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/the-ultimatum\/\">The Ultimatum<\/a><\/strong>,\u201d some of reality TV\u2019s biggest moments have played out in Las Vegas. If you\u2019ve ever visited Vegas, chances are you\u2019ve walked past more than just a few of the spots featured in reality TV shows.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The_Ultimatum__Marry_or_Move_On_n_S4_E4_00_00_24_07R-788x443.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"0\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=443%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The_Ultimatum__Marry_or_Move_On_n_S4_E4_00_00_24_07R-788x443.jpg\" alt=\"The Ultimatum\" class=\"wp-image-822178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=443%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The_Ultimatum__Marry_or_Move_On_n_S4_E4_00_00_24_07R-788x443.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=241%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/The_Ultimatum__Marry_or_Move_On_n_S4_E4_00_00_24_07R-428x241.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Netflix <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2025, Netflix\u2019s hit reality show \u201cThe Ultimatum: Marry of Move On\u201d made Ariva Luxury Residences in Southwest Las Vegas its temporary reality TV hub. From mid-March to mid-May, the luxury apartment complex was homebase for the cast and crew, with many moments in the show being filmed there. From custom cast residences to the various amenities on property, Ariva was heavily featured in the season 4 of the reality show.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- TargetVideo video matching --><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cViewers will see many different areas throughout Ariva. Nearly all of our amenity spaces were utilized, including our pools, fitness areas, lounges, and outdoor gathering spaces,\u201d Jessie Boskamp, Duty Manager of Ariva Luxury Residences told The Blast previously. \u201cThe cast also lived in our fully furnished, serviced residences, so those apartments became a major part of the filming as well.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to Ariva, the show filmed in a variety of locations around the valley, including at Skyjump at The STRAT, Lake Las Vegas, various restaurants, South Point, and other spots.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-pawn-stars\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018Pawn Stars\u2019<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5412-788x1051.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"1\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1051\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1051%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5412-788x1051.jpg\" alt=\"Pawn Stars\" class=\"wp-image-830493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1051%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5412-788x1051.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=571%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5412-428x571.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The  Blast | Melanie VanDerveer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back in the \u201980s, a pawn shop called Gold &amp; Silver Pawn Shop opened up on Las Vegas Blvd. by Richard \u201cThe Old Man\u201d Harrison. Little did he know, but his business would become a hit reality show years later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In July 2009, \u201cPawn Stars\u201d debuted, highlighting the family business buying, selling, and pawning unique items. Alongside Richard, his son Rick Harrison, Rick\u2019s son Corey \u201cBig Hoss\u201d Harrison, and Corey\u2019s friend Austin \u201cChumlee\u201d Russell, starred in the popular series.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The pawn shop itself served as the show\u2019s primary filming location, and because it\u2019s still open for business, fans can step inside and experience the setting that made \u201cPawn Stars\u201d a television phenomenon. If you\u2019re lucky, you may even catch one of the guys in the store for a meet-and-greet event. In fact, Rick has a few coming up this month and next month.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-real-world-las-vegas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018The Real World: Las Vegas\u2019<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-design-4-1-788x661.png\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"2\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=661%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-design-4-1-788x661.png\" alt=\"Palms Las Vegas\" class=\"wp-image-831170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=661%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-design-4-1-788x661.png 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=359%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Untitled-design-4-1-428x359.png 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Blast | Melanie VanDerveer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back in 2002, the 28th floor of The Palms Casino Resort became the backdrop for a season of \u201cThe Real World Las Vegas.\u201d The cast reportedly lived in a custom-built penthouse from February through June 2002. That season became one of the most popular seasons of the series. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MTV brought the cast back to Vegas five years later for \u201cReunited: The Real World Las Vegas\u201d and filmed in the same Palms suite that was said to be nearly 3,000-square-feet.\u00a0After the show, the suite was converted into a luxury accommodation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then in 2011, MTV decided to revisit Vegas for the 25th season of \u201cThe Real World.\u201d This time, they filmed at the then Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino with the cast living in a custom four-bedroom suite with a hot tub, bar, and bowling alley.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The suite was Room 1168 in the Hard Rock\u2019s Casino Tower and was more than 4,000-square-feet. The Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino is no more, as the property was rebranded as Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in 2021.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-vanderpump-rules-lisa-las-vegas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas\u2019<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_2714-scaled-e1780170152189-788x585.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"3\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=585%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_2714-scaled-e1780170152189-788x585.jpg\" alt=\"The Vanderpump Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-805093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=585%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_2714-scaled-e1780170152189-788x585.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=318%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_2714-scaled-e1780170152189-428x318.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Blast | Melanie VanDerveer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While reality star <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/lisa-vanderpump\/\">Lisa Vanderpump<\/a><\/strong> has had ties in Las Vegas for many years, she\u2019s now even more prominent with her brand new Vanderpump Hotel that opened a few months ago. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While renovating The Cromwell into the Vanderpump Hotel, Bravo filmed \u201cVanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas\u201d to show the process of opening the new hotel. The reality show was announced around the time the hotel opened in May 2026. No air date has been given yet for the limited time series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official description reads, \u201cLisa Vanderpump has been ruling over the Las Vegas Strip for years now, with three hotspot restaurants serving up chic cocktails in her signature whimsical settings. Now, she is expanding her Vegas empire through the opening of her high-profile namesake hotel. In this limited series, we follow the behind-the-scenes dash to make the property worthy of the Vanderpump brand. LVP shares what inspired her newest enterprise and pulls back the curtain on the down-to-the-wire drama. The series will culminate at the Vanderpump Hotel\u2019s lavish opening party, with fan favorite Bravolebrities celebrating the launch.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-other-reality-shows-filmed-in-las-vegas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Reality Shows Filmed In Las Vegas<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5591-788x1346.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"4\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1346\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1346%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5591-788x1346.jpg\" alt=\"Soleia at Vanderpump Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-831172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1346%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5591-788x1346.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=731%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5591-428x731.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Blast | Melanie VanDerveer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This list was only the tip of the reality TV iceberg for Sin City. Many other shows have filmed either entire seasons or parts of a season in and around Vegas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other well-known reality shows that filmed in Vegas include \u201cAmerica Ninja Warrior\u201d at South Point, \u201cPenn &amp; Teller: Fool Us\u201d at the Rio, \u201cDouble Shot at Love\u201d at Drai\u2019s, \u201cStorage Wars\u201d at StorageOne Facilities, \u201cCounting Cars\u201d at Count\u2019s Kustoms, \u201cLove Island USA\u201d at the rooftop of The Cromwell (now Vanderpump Hotel) and Drai\u2019s, and many others.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Be sure to check out The Blast\u2019s social media pages to see a video of some spots in Vegas where reality shows have filmed. And be sure to follow along for more Vegas stories, including spots seen in \u201cThe Hangover,\u201d \u201cCasino,\u201d and other hit movies, as well as celebrity owned businesses, rooftop bars with great views, and more. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What happens in Vegas doesn\u2019t always stay in Vegas; sometimes it ends up on your TV screen.\u00a0 Vegas has never met drama it didn\u2019t like, so naturally, reality TV and Sin City were bound to become a match made in entertainment heaven. From \u201cPawn Stars\u201d and \u201cThe Real World\u201d to \u201cLove Island\u201d and \u201cThe Ultimatum,\u201d&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34856,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MEGA1248428_013-scaled-1200x675.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34855","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrity-gossip"],"brizy_media":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34855","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=34855"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34855\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/34856"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=34855"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=34855"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=34855"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}