• Alabama people on reality TV 2014: Shows included 'American Idol,' 'Jersey Belle,' 'Party Down South'

  As expected, our state produced some colorful additions to its reality galaxy this year, via more than 25 series old and new. Fox and NBC came calling, along with the Food Network, Bravo, Syfy, CMT, TLC and Discovery.

  Mary Colurso
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  More than 40 Alabama people appeared on reality TV in 2013; who's ready to make a splash this year? (photos, video)

  Katherine Webb, Ruben Studdard, Sarah Simmons and Ken Laurence drew viewers to series that included "Splash," "The Biggest Loser," "The Voice" and "Project Runway." Now Alabama folks are ready to make their marks on "American Idol," "Under the Gunn" and more.

  Mary Colurso
• Alabama's reality galaxy: 'Two-A-Days,' 'The Job,' 'Deputy Butterbean,' other shows (photos, poll, video)

  The Hoover Buccaneers, Jann Robinson, Katherine Webb and other folks with state ties have appeared on reality shows, various and sundry. We explore those today, in the final installment of a six-part series.

  Mary Colurso
• Alabama's reality galaxy: 'Biggest Loser,' 'Project Runway,' other food, fashion & makeover shows (photos, poll, video)

  Alabamians have displayed style, determination and good taste on shows ranging from "Project Runway" to "Iron Chef" to "The Biggest Loser." This roundup -- the fifth installment in a six-part series -- applauds their can-do spirit.

  Mary Colurso
• Alabama's reality galaxy: 'Real World,' 'Bachelor,' other romance & relationship shows (photos, poll, video)

  They're searching for love. Or stuck with each other. State people aren't afraid to court and spark on TV. Here's our tribute to such folks, in the fourth installment of a six-part series.

  Mary Colurso
• Alabama's reality galaxy: 'Survivor,' 'Fear Factor,' other action & adventure shows (photos, video)

  Guts. Smarts. Confidence. State people have used such qualities to stand out on reality TV. We celebrate these folks, in the third installment of a six-part series.

  Mary Colurso
• Alabama's reality galaxy: 'The Voice,' 'Dancing With the Stars,' other entertainment shows (photos, poll)

  Here's the second installment of a six-part series, highlighting Alabama people who've become screen gems -- more or less -- on reality TV.

  Mary Colurso
• Alabama's reality galaxy: 'American Idol' contestants (photos, poll, video)

  Here's the first installment of a six-part series, highlighting Alabama people who've made their marks on reality TV.

  Mary Colurso