The Real (I) (2013–2022) User Reviews

The Real Keeps it Fake

[northwindj · 4/10 · 13 October 2014]

I am all about girl power. I love my make-up. I can't handle this show. If keeping it Real means wearing all the make-up in the drawer, plus hair extensions, fake boobs, etc etc, then these ladies are hard core real.. The only thing real about them is the real need to talk at a shout. Why must they scream every word. You have microphones WE CAN HEAR YOU! The 'with it' girls don't know urban slang from 5 year ago. The only thing these girls are good for is fans of screaming yelling reality programs. Anyone else needs to have an aspirin nearby. If you want to watch just to laugh at people thinking they are ultra hip while they don't understand old slang and being excited about products we saw on Hoda two years ago. Its more to laugh at than laugh with.I so wanted to like this show.

I have watched 5 times now. I hoped the women would settle down and stop shouting. I give up. I guess 'Real' means being clueless, narcissistic and behind the times. This show is more for the top 40 crowd. If you think keeping it real means spending 3 hours getting dressed then this show is for you.

Boycott Tamar!

[jmb-65875 · 5/10 · 17 November 2015]

I gave this show a 5 because Tamar really brings down the value of this show. Tamar and her ghetto-ratchet personality drives me insane and I really want more for and from this show. It has so much potential because I LOVE Tamera, Adrienne and Jeannie. Loni is OK, she kind of corny but she reps for all the plus size chicks with a sense of humor. But Tamar really takes away from the show. Her character is not 100% clear. She tries to mix classy and ratchet and ghetto with the lame lip smacking and it's just all confusing and annoying. I want to be able to relate with what she is saying and/or understand the point of view she is trying to convey. She needs to either be replaced or they need to make that seat a rotating guest. Her seat seems like a character that brings the rough around edges type of opinion with the ultimate, blunt "REALness" the show is going for. A few good recruits would be: Da Brat, Keisha Cole, K. Michelle, Lil Mama, Lauryn Hill, Brandy, Janelle Monae, Keke Palmer, Tatiana Ali, and Kristina Millian. I chose these ladies for the fact that they are artists so they can bring that "entertainer/singer" perspective. Also, the actresses I think would be a good try because they would just make it more interesting. Please consider and reach out to these women!! I'm sure the rest of the world would rather watch any of these ladies instead of Tamar. That's all!

The Real is not so real

[vmotleydesigns · 4/10 · 27 October 2014]

I have watched the show "The Real" several times now. It could be a much better show if Tamar was replaced by someone else. She seems to think that it's the Tamar show. She talks too much, is ghetto (you can't understand her half the time). She seems to think the "over the top" persona is cute. She's too old for this behavior and it takes away from the other co-hosts. I like the other co-hosts. They're very likable and have more to offer. Tamar's antics (hair flipping, ghetto talk, mouth snapping, etc... are just too much. Viewers want to see funny, real, and intelligent women that have real opinions. We don't want to see over the top performances by a women who obviously has a lack of self-esteem; otherwise she wouldn't behave in that manner. She seems to crave a lot of attention. It's just too much. I just cant' watch anymore.

Has become prejudice

[chassidy-88271 · 1/10 · 26 April 2019]

Nearly every episode I catch seems to just be a rant about the injustice black women face. They have become very offensive to Muslims and appear to dislike white women. I still watch because Loni is still hilarious. I thought this show was going to be inclusive and not alienate any woman based on color, unfortunately that is not the case. Also, Adrienne is possibly the most annoying host I've ever witnessed. Worse than Elizabeth Hasselbeck on the view.

Unintelligent glorified trash

[highrvoltage · 1/10 · 29 May 2015]

I've watched this show several times, and am watching it right now at 11:42 A.M. Its pure garbage. I try to be open minded and give everything a chance, but this is the worst show I've seen on in a long time. It is ignorant trash. The information relayed is conveyed as if they just learned it from their writers 10 seconds before delivering. Tamera is the only one who seems intelligent. Tamar Braxton is the worst part of the show. Who thought it would be wise to put someone on T.V. who sounds as if they're struggling to even convey there own thoughts in an articulate manner ? Its as if someone said "we need to recapture the Jerry Springer audience" before putting this idiot on. Loni has a natural stage presence, and should have her own show, but the chemistry among the group seems fake, and forced. How this show hasn't been canceled already is unbelievable. I'd bet the majority of the shows fan base didn't pass the 9th grade. Jeannie Mai is the most annoying personality I have ever seen on TV in my entire life.

Dumbest Show Ever!

[safaslote-99552 · 1/10 · 11 July 2017]

The girls on this show act like young high school girls that just talk about sex and celebrity gossip. I feel like I lose brain cells every time I watch it. I also think these girls are SUPER fake because their actions always contradict their words, especially Adrienne. I think the show should be canceled because it's very toxic to young girls. We should encourage girls to make smart decisions, not to sleep around and be obsessed with your looks 24/7.

UN-Real

[libraesque63 · 15 November 2014]

This show is a pile of garbage. The only reason I've even seen it a couple times is because the TV is still on after Wendy Williams. I have NO idea who these women are, so I had to look them up. The Braxton one.....holy cow, she is a CLOWN. A grown woman acting like that? She's a stereotype come to life. How does she get away with calling people HUNTY, which is a portmanteau for Honey and the C-word? OUTRAGEOUS! Loni calling people "heffa"? Ring ring...the 90's called, they want their slang back. Speaking of slang...Adrienne saying AX instead of ASK....how in the WORLD do these people have a show? Is it purposely over the top and ghetto for an uneducated demographic? And all that FAKE hair, FAKE eyelashes, TACKY outfits, CLOWN make-up, GHETTO language.....GROSS is the best word to describe this ridiculous show Cancel this show and give a show to Auntie Fee. At least people could get some ghetto recipes for their next White Trash party.

Flawed but Worthy of Praise

[tyrinwestmoreland · 9/10 · 3 December 2015]

This show is by far one of my favorite talk shows of all time. I don't really understand why a grand number of people dislike this show, obviously because they fail to see the creativity that the show brings out, but I'm going to resist judging. The Real offers different opinions from five women discussing about certain topics worthy of talking about and each have their own unique personality to make up for the show: Tamar (sassiness), Tamera (understanding), Loni (comedic relief), Mai (flamboyancy) and Adrienne (feistiness). Of course, the show is not particularly great, but I still enjoy watching it. What these girls say, they keep it real and it's not just about how they act or what they wear, they're still keeping it real. People fail to look at the essence of the show because they focus on superficiality, which this show doesn't have. Name a talk show where the hosts create an episode in their pajamas, feel halfway comfortable about discussing something that they did in the past or even hold a segment to show how they prepare for work in the morning even if they don't look their best. Plus, they say what's on their mind and while sometimes questionable, there's no doubt that as the title goes, everything is real. I can understand some aspects that makes the show cringing to watch, but I wish viewers wouldn't focus so much on whether they're being superficial or not. The show has my approval to continue on!

Uhhhhhh

[lojopete · 1/10 · 9 June 2015]

The Real??!! No. The fake. I tried to watch this talk show and there was a lady talking about not taking her wig off and not letting their men know they way false eyelashes etc.. Are they women or are they drag queens. I can't wait for the show to be canceled. These women are not real, they are flaky and empty... is there a vote for -10? The most unreal of the panel is Tamar Braxton. She moves her fingers, does all the stereotypical moves, fake, fake, fake. I can't believe young women act like this. I'd rather they put a game show on in their place. As you can tell I do not like this show, but it stays on the air. I will continue to not watch it, not talk about it. But I had to warn you. Watch if you must, but you won't for long.

REALLLLL Women

[garzasidney · 10/10 · 29 January 2015]

This is my showwwww!!! Absolutely inspired and touched by the women on this show. Its sad to see the people who can hate on a panel of strong women who are completely vulnerable and REAL. If you believe Wendy Williams is gold and that the real lacks substance just shows what this generation has come to. A grown woman whom has few accomplishments other than bashing other strong hard working women is not the least bit impressive or a good example for younger women. The real from what I've seen is motivational and inspiring and shows real women speaking about obstacles they constantly face. I've yet to see women on a show that don't gossip or bash other women. Which is sad but true . women should empower each other and show each other its possible to be a strong woman who can also accept her flaws as beautiful not as imperfect. I hope that the people who love trash t.v. Like Wendy Williams or the view can actually take the time to watch the real and see the difference of class and trash. These women aren't perfect and they don't claim to be but they are real beautiful women who gained my respect and made me a fan. They aren't cookie cutter robots who are controlled by networks and told what to say and what to not say. I would hope that people embedding their minds with artificial crap in the media these days would appreciate and recognize something REAL. Love these women and hope they continue their success and touch even more hearts.

Dreadful

[anoolios · 1/10 · 30 December 2014]

Cheap trash shrill gross fake this show screams and rants -- these people thrive on cliché and popular veneer. Absolutely no one on this show resembles anything Real. Is it a satire of other Women based shows? Junk. Total junk. Each woman thrives on yelling every cliché they've ever heard. Stupidity combines with overly made up faces and heads swarming with unflattering hair extensions. There's something deeply diseased about how these women present themselves. Horrifying examples of the emptiness at the root of American obsession to strut harsh personalities as something of value. On a recent show food is treated as cheap props to throw around and hair extensions are touted as meaningful to a woman's life. Empty headed. These women aspire to Drag queen sensibility but possess none of the talent.

The show has good intentions...

[desilu-36301 · 10/10 · 11 May 2016]

I'm willing to support the show because I do think that Tamara, Jeannie Mai, and Adrienne are genuine people. They come off as just naturally positive and it's good to see that on TV. I will admit that sometimes Loni seems to not really belong, but it's not too bad. But Tamar...irks me to no end with her smacking and screeching and wig tossing. It's way too fake and much too annoying. I enjoy when she acts normal but it's like finding a purple and pink unicorn. No shade. A side note that also bugs me to no end, is that she pretends to eat on food segments (which they do way too often not to notice). That's weird. But having said all that, I will look past Tamar because it's good to see a diverse panel of young woman represented on day time TV.

Reallllllllllll Ghetto

[Annejlee8 · 6/10 · 2 October 2014]

Currently watching this right now and so far this is the second episode I've managed to sit myself through. This talk show annoys me so much I had to create an IMDb account just so I can write a review in hopes that the producers can read it somehow and CHANGE some things about this show. First off, Adrienne and Tamar is WAY too ghetto to be on this talk show. From the way they talk, snack their lips between sentences, to their crazy hair and makeup...they just make the show seem like a "real housewives reunion show." These ladies in particular talk all over each other, get all loud and rude in each other's faces and if this was suppose to portray "real" women and how they talk...then the show has got it all wrong and it WILL be cancelled soon. Loni, Tamara, and Jeannie so offer some fun and intellectual aspects to the show by being themselves and classy. Second, the show jumps all over the place with no real topic or discussion format so it just feels so unimportant and immature. Would not mind if this was a type of show that just collects itself after a month to discuss current topics or trends but to have it on daily with nothing to really offer audiences is just a bore and lame. Narrow it down, keep the three women but dump those two ghetto trash women as soon as possible. Let them stay on shows such as Vh1 and BET..not for daytime talk show.

A Sad Attempt at a Talk Show

[outcensoredinquire · 1/10 · 11 September 2015]

Ugh where to begin.I actually just made an account solely for the purpose of writing a fitting review of this trash. This show is such a pile of garbage. Its like an attempt to make a generic version of the View, but like 75% of it is ghetto BS. Every single one of those women are just unbearable to listen to, they need to tone it WAY down. That dumb ghetto one that sits on the far left is just ugh. She literally makes me want to shoot myself. Adrienne is this stupid bimbo that thinks she leads the whole community of all colored races just because she's some dumb dried up Mexican that was in a sad excuse for an all girl group in the 90s. Jeanie is just some "TV personality" WTF?? Honestly, what has she ever accomplished besides screaming in front of a camera about clothes or stupid talentless rappers that are guests on the show. I'm a guy pretty late in my teen years and I can definitely say that there is NOTHING attractive or admirable about any of these skanks. I pray that this stupid excuse for a TV show gets cancelled soon.

Ghetto is a SEVERE understatement!

[tlo-39265 · 1/10 · 3 November 2015]

This show is just AWFUL! Its like a 3 ring circus with the works, clown cars, trapeze walkers, trained animals and of course a ring master. How this show is still on-air is just baffling. What I also find mind boggling is how they allow someone like Temar Braxton to act like such a complete fool and drag the show down. She is extremely outdated, uneducated, sloppy and low class- news flash NO ONE acts like that in real life. Maybe in the 90's you could get away with it but that behavior and ignorance was never accepted on television. She seriously needs to drop the "ghetto fabulous" act and get with the times, truly strong and powerful women of all races just DO NOT act like that. Here's a suggestion watch a few re-runs, take notes and show some respect for the other co-hosts who do an excellent job to portray themselves as civilized educated woman. As for the other women on the show, do they seriously want to be associated with such trash?!? I know if I was trying to come up in this business and get myself known, I would be absolutely mortified having to co-host with someone as disgusting as that. Come on people seriously need to get it together, this is just unacceptable!

Terrible

[shasha_2002 · 25 December 2014]

This show is awful. I thought it was adult women having intelligent conversations on current events. Boy was I wrong. They are so rude and disrespectful. One of them was receiving a gift and she got mad and threw it because it was a gift card, what an ungrateful child. She should be embarrassed at herself. They interrupt each other and don't let each other finish their thoughts. They seem very materialist too, it's just not a good show. Maybe if they were nicer and not so mean but I just don't see that Too many shows these days are trashy and full of drama. Hopefully it gets canceled, we need more quality programs not more drama and trash.

#1 Worst daytime talk show

[sdeven · 1/10 · 3 April 2015]

I know that The Real is targeting the young people, but it is sending the wrong message. Instead of sending the message for responsibility, genuineness and morals, it features plastic surgery laden talk hosts who are dressed too richly and have a plastered on smile. The giggling and weak topics are not interesting. I watched for the first couple of times (you know when they even had more hosts that were really bad...). The show has not improved over time and really should have been canceled in its first season. There are enough boring daytime talk shows now and this one should be forgotten. Look back at other programs that have been canceled for this one and you revisit your decision.

3 Irrelevant Women with Useless Opinions

[Katy_Scary · 1/10 · 6 May 2017]

I know there are 4 host but I respect Tamara and the show is beneath her scale. Adrienne Bailon is known for straight to video movies and some old washed up defunct girl band. Her opinions are flimsy and illogical. Also why are we taking advice from someone who poached another woman's husband and made fun of Naturi Naughton's dark skin? Naturi winning these days. It's 2 👎👎 on you Adrienne. Loni Love is the HUGE Coon of the show. This past week LONI told Tamara that her brother was hot and that he better watch out. Girl Bye, I'm sure it's safe to bet no real dude is checking for you unless he's trying to get your coins. I don't know who or why the other chick is on the panel. Why is this show still on the air? Even the audience looks lackluster. Oh and I don't buy that fake ass apology Adrienne gave Naturi recently. Girl take home wrecking no talent irrelevant homely self somewhere and catch one.

The Real Review

[jenapineda0718 · 9/10 · 19 September 2014]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THE REAL! It's super fun! It talks about the women today! I love how they give away signature items to people in the audience and at home as well.

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT is what I love the most in this show. Yes, they all have side comments and joke around and stuff but hey, that's why the show is called "THE REAL"

I look up to these 5 gorgeous women. I really have no one to talk to about my problems. IN A WAY, The Real helps me with it. I get insights about things in life and how to handle them although I don't rely fully with their advices and stuff.

A-list, D-list stars.. WHO CARES? At least they're women of substance and they have something to put on the table for the viewers..

I always crack up to every show. It's a must see every morning on Fox and 6pm on BET

Tamar needs to GO

[redappleseeds · 1/10 · 6 March 2015]

I could tolerate the show much much MUCH better if Tamar was replaced by someone else. She definitely has to be the center of attention, and I cannot STAND the sound of her voice! It grates on me something fierce. Her over the top "all about me" is definitely NOT what people want to see, her brashness and ghetto-momma persona is so not appropriate for someone in this profession. She's not cute, she's not funny, she isn't anything but an attention hog, and riding on the coat tails of her sister Toni Braxton's successes, because to be quite honest I watched Tamar sing on the show and it was not at all impressive.

Love every person & topic, very entertaining!!!

[ravinderk1222 · 10/10 · 4 November 2019]

I don't watch TV or keep up with shows. I'm a 90s kid, I know each girl very well, they all give unique flavor. Loni from the world's dumbest show, Tamar and all her sisters on reality TV, Adrienne and Disney, Jeannie the open spirit from the West Coast. They bring topics unique in urban cultures. These are the Disney kids that didn't go bad and turned into classy women. Finally a show I can relate to, I'm sure I'm not alone since it's aired everyday, thinking about getting cable just for the show. Please keep up on YouTube, similar to Tyra Show but real advice. Why all the low reviews? Why spend the time? They're not bad celebs or trashy, yet Kardashians or real Housewives...etc get all the views, hypocritical, it's just a talk show not a tea party, they actually got personality.

Screechingly painful

[lasherxl · 1/10 · 20 August 2015]

I was just flipping through the channels and ran into this and it first it was a bit like a car accident, you know you should turn away but you just can't. They were talking about things and as it progressed the volume level raised and the pitch went so high I thought my windows might shatter, you think I'm exaggerating, but I actually still have a headache from listening to them.

Now before people dismiss me, I am a guy, but I have watched shows like The View, I like women's take on a subject we are different in many ways same in others, but these girls were insistent that men and women's sexual drives are essentially similar, which is categorically untrue. Then as they carried on it they mentioned how much religion played a part in sexual connection, which for some if not many it does, but certainly not everyone. As the camera panned through the audience it was almost entirely African American women, then it all made sense.

If you are a young African-American woman 20-32 who is very devout but slightly vapid, then this is most assuredly the show for you. Personally I must avoid it to keep all my wine glasses intact. I don't think this bodes well to providing a positive foundation and influence for young up and coming African-American girls, but I am neither a girl nor African-American so mayhaps I'm wrong. To me I just wish they would speak instead of caterwauling on and on.

An Amazing, Refreshing Spin on Talk Shows!

[kimmiexsweetie · 10/10 · 2 May 2014]

"The Real" is as "real" as it gets!

What strikes me about this talk show is that it's not afraid to get down and dirty on the nation's most pressing issues, but also zeroes in on topics that affect minorities, too -- something that currently talk shows like "The Talk" or "The View" don't do.

Adding to the icing on the cake, each member has a relatable quality to them -- almost like they're you're next-door neighbor or colleague at work.

Adrienne Bailon, Tamara Mowry, Loni Love, Tamar Braxton, and Jeannie Mai all couldn't host a (successful) show individually, but together, they are the recipe for gold!

Bailon, the sizzling Latina can be a bit loud and overpowering sometimes, but let's be real -- we all secretly love shouting "shut up already!" at the TV.

Loni Love has no filter -- which is sometimes a good thing...sometimes a bad thing. But she's a great moderator and knows how to settle down heated debates with a good ol' joke.

Tamara Mowry is most traditional out of the five ladies and the other four women seem to bully her for being a prude. But I find Mowry to be charming and possibly the loveliest out of the four. She's very well grounded, however because of her sheltered background, she's a bit "out of the loop."

Tamar. She's effortlessly hilarious with her sass. She's the cherry on top.

I highly recommend this show.

Progress

[gabbygarcia-02243 · 7/10 · 22 July 2015]

I enjoy this show very much. It has different women with different personalities. I see that there are a lot of complaints about Tamar(she is who she is,she's human), How this show should be on BET"because it's ghetto"(grow up), and diversion,etc. These women are great at what they do,they're funny and yes REAL. They're processing, I feel like they should get more in touch with the audience and have more women, instead of celebrities . Like talk to women who are having problems, either talk about their rough past and how they overcame it to abnormal topics women do .Somethingentertaining to more women. Besides this I think it's progressing.

How did this show get a rating over 5?! (Worst Day time talk show on TV)

[ApexContestPrep · 1/10 · 23 May 2017]

I'm not sure which show holds the title for the "worst talk show on TV". It has to be either this crap "The Real" or "Wendy". I'm not a huge fan of daytime talk, but I can tolerate and enjoy just about any other show besides these 2.

I feel a group of 13-year-old rich Jr High School girls write the agenda for the show each day. I don't know how anyone can relate to this ghetto nonsense. I don't know the name of the Asian girl but she annoys the hell out of me. She is way too hyperactive and is constantly bouncing and dancing around and spouting nonsense out of her loud mouth. She needs to get hit with a tranquilizer dart before each show or take a couple Xanax.

This is a perfect show to let your young daughters watch if you want to raise a generation of fake, superficial, egotistic, brainless, materialistic, idiots, with no values or comprehension of reality.