Stars Shine at the 2026 Virtual Reali-Tea Awards in NYC

The second annual "Virtual Reali-Tea" Awards brought together stars from across the reality television landscape on Tuesday night at New York City's Edison Ballroom. Hosted by Danny Murphy and Evan Real, the event, sponsored by Tri-State Cadillac, CoverGirl, Philo, and Kahlúa, recognized prominent figures in the reality TV genre.

Attendees included notable personalities from various franchises, such as "Golden Life" stars Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Sonja Morgan, LuAnn de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, and Dorinda Medley. The "Real Housewives of New Jersey" were also represented, with cast members like Melissa Gorga, Teresa Giudice, and Joe Gorga in attendance. Other guests included "Real Housewives of New York City" stars Lindsay Hubbard and Carole Radziwill, as well as Candiace Dillard Bassett and Scheana Shay.

The "next-gen" reality stars were also present, with Shai Fruchter, Ariana Biermann, and Liam Obergfoll among the attendees. The event provided a platform for these personalities to connect and celebrate their contributions to the genre.