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20 fictional villains who’d be epic reality stars
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20 fictional villains who’d be epic reality stars

Like every other genre, reality TV has its villains. And although we're speaking of fictional characters in this list, if they were starring in unscripted shows, we imagine they'd make must-see content.

 
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Shego from 'Kim Possible'

Shego from 'Kim Possible'
YouTube/Disney

Shego from Kim Possible was wanted in 11 countries, and if you've been watching reality TV for a while, you know this would make for one interesting storyline once the fans discovered it. She also has a sharp tongue, as shown during her many interactions with her partner-in-crime, Dr. Drakken.

 
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Cruella de Vil from '101 Dalmatians'

Cruella de Vil from '101 Dalmatians'
Walt Disney/Great Oaks

Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians being on this list shouldn't be a surprise. She's eccentric, fashion-forward, and will stop at nothing to reach the top.

 
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Gaston from 'Beauty and the Beast'

Gaston from 'Beauty and the Beast'
Walt Disney/Mandeville

Most Beauty and the Beast fans would describe Gaston as a conceited, egotistical man who believed he could secure any woman he dreamed of. Perhaps the casting directors of Jersey Shore could make room for him!

 
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Eli Pope from 'Scandal'

Eli Pope from 'Scandal'
Sthanlee B. Mirador/Sipa USA

Eli Pope was a scary man. However, his villainous personality in Shonda Rhimes' ABC hit Scandal can't be denied. He would've been perfect for a strategic social game like Big Brother or Survivor

 
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Alana from 'That's So Raven'

Alana from 'That's So Raven'
Sthanlee B. Mirador/Sipa USA

Alana was definitely the pretty mean girl in Disney's That's So Raven, but something about her ego and style made her fun to root for. Perhaps her character could be likened to Kenya Moore from The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

 
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Miranda Priestly from 'The Devil Wears Prada'

Miranda Priestly from 'The Devil Wears Prada'
20th Century, Dune, Fox 2000

Jenna Lyons, former president of J. Crew, on The Real Housewives of New York was great television. However, we'd be more interested in the OG fashionista, Miranda Priestly, from The Devil Wears Prada, holding an apple in the main title sequence instead.

 
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Sharpay from 'High School Musical'

Sharpay from 'High School Musical'
Disney

Sharpay ran East High, and we have to admit, it would be iconic to see her as the queen bee and focal point of an unscripted ensemble.

 
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Sue from 'Glee'

Sue from 'Glee'
20th Century Fox

Sue Sylvester was loathed by many on Glee, but she didn't mind it. She loved it. In a way, her character reminds us of house-style reality shows like The Real World and Bad Girls Club, where the show's biggest villains managed to stand on their own despite the constant hate.

 
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Regina George from 'Mean Girls'

Regina George from 'Mean Girls'
Parmount, Broadway, MG, SNL

Reality TV villains need a healthy ego, and that's the complete opposite of Regina George. But honestly, her arrogance and bluntness are what we love most about her. "Mom, could you go fix your hair?"

 
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Scar from 'The Lion King'

Scar from 'The Lion King'
Walt Disney Pictures

Scar's biggest move in The Lion King was dark, but sometimes an intentionally messy, manipulative, and strategic cast member is needed on reality TV to spice things up.

 
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Syndrome from 'The Incredibles'

Syndrome from 'The Incredibles'
Pixar, Walt Disney

If you think of the greatest reality TV villains, like Johnny Bananas from The Challenge, they're great because they know their role. Syndrome from The Incredibles is no different. After Mr. Incredible shunned him during his earlier years, he set out to become the greatest villain the superhero had ever seen. We think it's safe to say every reality show needs some of that.

 
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Candace from 'Phineas and Ferb'

Candace from 'Phineas and Ferb'
Disney Television Animation

Candace from Phineas and Ferb has been a certified hater from the very beginning, and reality TV needs conflict to thrive. Who better to try and stir up trouble than Miss Delusional herself?

 
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Annalise Keating from 'How to Get Away with Murder'

Annalise Keating from 'How to Get Away with Murder'
Shondaland, ABC

Even though Annalise Keating wasn't the official villain of How to Get Away with Murder, many viewed her that way. Plus, she was kind of a hot mess, which is everything reality TV fans love about today's biggest stars.

 
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London Tipton from 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'

London Tipton from 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody'
It's a Laugh Productions/Disney

London Tipton was cocky and rich. In other words, she was made for The Real Housewives franchise. "Yay, me!"

 
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Ursuala from 'The Little Mermaid'

Ursuala from 'The Little Mermaid'
Walt Disney/Marc Platt/Lucamer

Let's be honest... Ursula is probably one of the most iconic villains the Disneyverse has ever seen. Not only does she have a sassy attitude, but she's sharp on her feet and commands attention. Now that's a reality star.

 
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Nevel Papperman from 'iCarly'

Nevel Papperman from 'iCarly'
YouTube/Nickelodeon

One thing for certain and two things for sure: Nevel Papperman from iCarly always held his ground with the best of them. And on top of that, he could read the girls like no other. There's nothing more fitting for a great reality star.

 
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Miranda Killgallen from 'As Told by Ginger'

Miranda Killgallen from 'As Told by Ginger'
YouTube

Since we're speaking about Bad Girls Club, a fictional villain who could've been the perfect fit for that show is Miranda Killgallen from As Told by Ginger. She's icy, a bit cruel, and sometimes overbearing, which would create the right amount of conflict.

 
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Carl Hanratty from 'Catch Me If You Can'

Carl Hanratty from 'Catch Me If You Can'
Dreamworks

Catch Me If You Can's Carl Hanratty is a villain, but he's a heroic villain — and especially one that reality watchers would fall in love with rooting for.

 
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Meredith Blake from 'The Parent Trap'

Meredith Blake from 'The Parent Trap'
Walt Disney/Caravan

Meredith Blake from The Parent Trap met all of the markers to be a great Real Housewife. "Being young and pretty is not a crime, you know?"

 
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Draco Malfoy from 'Harry Potter'

Draco Malfoy from 'Harry Potter'
Warner Bros/Heyday Films

Draco Malfoy from Harry Potter is another fictional villain perfect for a competition show like The Challenge. After all, we did see his competitive side during Hogwarts' Quidditch matches.

Jacquez Printup

Jacquez Printup has been writing about all things entertainment, including reality TV, pop culture, and celebrity news, since his time as a student at Ohio University. Since graduating, he's continued binging seasons of "Vanderpump Rules" and “Big Brother” and talking about them online. His writing has been featured in publications like ScreenRant, Yahoo, RealityTea, Yardbarker, and in the popular television series "The Real Housewives of Atlanta

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