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Celebrities Who Were Game-Show Contestants

Many of your favorite A-list celebrities got their start on popular TV game-shows or reality series. Game-shows are a fun way to make your TV debut if you are not an actor (yet). Since these shows have been on for decades, it’s not very surprising that some famous faces have been contestants. For some stars, game-shows and reality shows put them on the map. You will never believe which very attractive actor appeared on The Dating Game because he had trouble in the ladies department.

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Before famous celebs got their big break, they were normal people like you and me. Many of them were destined for greatness, but an appearance on reality or competition shows gave them the recognition they deserve. For other actors, their TV show appearance didn’t do much for their careers, but it’s still fun to see these stars before they were famous. Check out these Hollywood stars that were once contestants on reality shows or game-shows.