2020 Emmy Nominations (Reality TV): ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’, ‘Top Chef’, And More

Earlier today, the 2020 Emmy nominations were announced and some of our favourite reality shows have been rewarded for their efforts.

According to a report from Deadline, RuPaul’s Drag Race received multiple nominations for VH1 including a nod to RuPaul himself. Bravo’s Top Chef was equally rewarded, with the show taking home multiple nominations.

Aside from Netflix’s Queer Eye, however, the rest of the nominations were for broadcast networks.



While the nominations remain a big deal for both shows, this cements RuPaul’s Drag Race in the mainstream.

Below, check out a list of all of the reality TV-related nominees:

List of 2020 Emmy Nominations

Outstanding Competition Program

The Masked Singer, Fox
Nailed It!, Netflix
RuPaul’s Drag Race, VH1
Top Chef, Bravo
The Voice, NBC

2020 Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Production Design For A Variety, Reality Or Competition Series

At Home With Amy Sedaris, tru TV



Drunk History, Comedy Central

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, HBO

Queer Eye, Netflix



Saturday Night Live, NBC

Outstanding Casting For A Reality Program

Born This Way, A&E

Love Is Blind, Netflix



Queer Eye, Netflix

RuPaul’s Drag Race, VH1

The Voice, NBC

2020 Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Choreography For Variety Or Reality Programming

The Oscars, ABC

Savage X Fenty Show, Prime Video

So You Think You Can Dance, FOX

So You Think You Can Dance, FOX



World Of Dance, NBC

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RuPaul’s Drag Race recently announced it was expanding to Holland with a Dutch version of the franchise set to launch in 2021. The stateside version received numerous 2020 Emmy nominations.

Outstanding Cinematography For A Reality Program

Cheer, Netflix

Life Below Zero, National Geographic

Queer Eye, Netflix

RuPaul’s Drag Race, VH1

Survivor, CBS

2020 Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Costumes For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Program

Dancing With The Stars, ABC

Drunk History, Comedy Central

The Masked Singer, Fox

RuPaul’s Drag Race, VH1

Saturday Night Live, NBC

Outstanding Directing For A Reality Program

Cheer, Netflix

LEGO Masters, Fox

Queer Eye, Netflix

Drag Race, VH1

Top Chef, Bravo

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Padma Lakshmi (left) and Tom Colicchio (right) have been long-time hosts on Bravo’s Top Chef. The show received numerous 2020 Emmy nominations.

Outstanding Picture Editing For A Structured Reality Or Competition Program

LEGO Masters, Fox

Queer Eye, Netflix

Drag Race, VH1

Survivor, CBS

Top Chef, Bravo

Outstanding Picture Editing For An Unstructured Reality Program

Cheer, Netflix

Deadliest Catch, Discovery Channel

Live Below Zero, National Geographic

RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked, VH1

Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Competition Program

Making It, NBC

Nailed It!, NBC

Queer Eye, Netflix

Drag Race, VH1

Shark Tank, ABC

Top Chef, Bravo

Visit Deadline for the complete list of 2020 Emmy nominations.