These 19 Reality Stars Were Huge In The '00s, But I'm 100% Positive You Won't Be Able To Remember All Their Names

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This really unlocked something in my brain.

I don't know about you, but I'm absolutely OBSESSED with the reality show The Traitors.

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UK. Canada. US. Give me allllllllll of them.

When none other than Boston Rob rolled up to join The Traitors US cast, I just about lost my mind. He's a reality show pioneer. An icon. A legend. My best friend just looked at me blankly and said..."who?"

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Who? Who? Who?! ARE YOU AN OWL?

So I thought I'd time travel back to the early aughts, when reality TV was absolutely wild, and see how many of these reality stars you can identify based on a photo of them from today. Ready, set, GO!

1. Let's start off nice and easy. You know him:

Person smiling on a "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" blue carpet, wearing a casual black sweater and jeans

2. OK, remember them:

Person in long patterned coat and black pants stands outdoors with statues of deer in the background

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In 2021, he made the news when he suffered a heart attack during a workout.

3. Something in the back of your brain is certain you know this woman:

A person poses on a purple background wearing a sparkling, sequined gown with a cape and long, wavy hair

4. You remember the name of this iconic woman:

Person in a sleeveless blue dress with embroidered neckline, smiling at a "Daily Pop" event backdrop

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I think we can all agree, we do not miss that hair.

5. Can you recall their name?

Person in a leather dress and fur vest at a movie event, posing confidently. Movie title "Line in the Sand" visible in the background

6. This man goes by the name of:

Person with short hair in a collared long-sleeve shirt stands with arms crossed at a beach setting

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7. You'd never forget her name:

Person seated, wearing a black outfit with sequin sleeves and large sunglasses, hands clasped, against a plain background

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She and her costar of their hit TLC show recently reunited after a decade long feud.

8. Name this stunnnning woman:

Person posing confidently in a form-fitting dress with a sleeveless design, touching their chin thoughtfully, on a neutral background

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9. Name this talented man:

Person in a stylish dark outfit with a patterned jacket and dark glasses, standing indoors. They have visible tattoos on their arms and chest

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10. You 100% know his name:

Person in a formal suit stands in front of a blurred background, looking ahead

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11. Surely you remember this top model's name:

Person with long hair and a relaxed smile poses indoors, wearing a textured top

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12. You remember him, rigggght?

Man in formal attire with a bowtie and patterned scarf smiles at a red carpet event

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13. Do you remember their name?

Man in a suede jacket, blue shirt, and dark jeans, standing against a plain background

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He spent almost three years in federal prison for failing to pay taxes on his $1 million dollar prize

14. Easy, peasy! You recall her name:

Person in stylish black leather coat, patterned yellow blouse, dark pants, and boots on a red carpet at an event for Jeremy Scott and SpoiledChild

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15. You've definitely remember her, since she's still acting:

Person in a shiny metallic jacket with a simple necklace, attending an event

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16. Alright, you (hopefully) remember her name:

Person in a shimmering, long-sleeved dress poses in front of a backdrop at an event, smiling with long, wavy hair styled

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17. Her name, you know IT:

A person stands smiling in front of Nasdaq and Qurate logos, wearing a stylish knee-length dress with flared sleeves

18. Alright, this guy:

Person with a beard stands confidently, arms crossed, wearing a button-up shirt and jeans, against a purple backdrop

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19. And finally, do you remember her name:

A person in a formal setting, wearing a tailored suit with a pin and necklace, smiling. An American flag is visible in the background

Who's your fave reality star from the '00s? Let me know in the comments below!

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