Reality TV Stars Gather for Second Annual "Virtual Reali-Tea" Awards

The second annual “Virtual Reali-Tea” Awards, held at Edison Ballroom in Midtown Manhattan, honored the most significant moments and personalities in reality television on Tuesday night. The event brought together over 60 reality stars from various networks including Bravo, Peacock, Hulu, and Netflix.

The awards ceremony, sponsored by Tri-State Cadillac, CoverGirl, Philo, and Kahlúa, was hosted by Danny Murphy and Evan Real. The evening also featured performances by “Vanderpump Rules” alum Scheana Shay and Luann de Lesseps.

Bravo’s “Summer House” saw significant wins, with Kyle Cooke receiving the “Hot-Tea of the Year” award and Lindsay Hubbard and her daughter, Gemma, securing the award for “Best Dynamic Duo.” Ciara Miller was recognized for “Best Reunion Performance,” despite being unable to attend due to her participation in “Dancing With the Stars.”

Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” was named “Best Cast,” and Rosie Woods DiMare’s comment was honored as “Quote of the Year.” The cast of E!’s “The Golden Life,” including de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan, and Kelly Bensimon, received the Golden Kettle Award, presented by Tri-State Cadillac.

The full ceremony will be available for streaming on Philo beginning October 9.

Award Winners

Breakout Star Ariana Biermann

Style Icon of the Year Meredith Marks

Favorite Dynamic Duo Lindsay Hubbard & Gemma

Hot-Tea of the Year Kyle Cooke

Best Reunion Performance Ciara Miller

Musician of the Year Luann de Lesseps

Best Return to Screen Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga & Dolores Catania

Quote of the Year Rosie Woods DiMare, “You’re a f–king slam pig!”

Best Cast (presented by Philo) “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island”