Bravo & Cocktails Reality Star of the Year 2025

Cocktailers had a lot to say when it came time to vote for Reality Star of the Year, and this category quickly turned into one of the closest races of the first annual Bravo & Cocktails Awards. With standout performances across multiple franchises, fans were split between sharp humor, unforgettable confessionals, and stars who simply carried entire seasons on their backs.

The nominees represented every corner of reality TV. Melissa Gorga from “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” brought classic Housewives energy, while Paige DeSorbo continued to prove she’s the queen of the perfectly timed one-liner on “Summer House.” Mary Cosby from “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” remained endlessly unpredictable, and Madison LeCroy from “Southern Charm” stayed sharp, fearless, and very online.

Kristen Doute made her presence felt once again, Craig Conover continued his reality TV glow-up, Dylan Efron charmed viewers outside the traditional Bravo box, and Taylor Frankie Paul kept audiences locked in with raw, headline-making moments.

As the votes rolled in, it became clear this was a tight race. Mary, Kristen, and Madison all pulled in significant support, keeping things interesting until the very end. But when voting officially closed, there was a clear winner.

Paige took home the top spot, proving that dry humor, self-awareness, and effortless commentary still rule reality TV.

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About Perry Carpenter

Perry Carpenter has been covering entertainment news for more than 20 years — and yes, she absolutely has opinions about the latest Bravo casting shake-ups. Throughout her career, she has specialized in celebrity news and television, with a particular obsession for all things Bravo, "The Challenge," "Outlander," of course, Travis & Taylor, and the ever-expanding Taylor Sheridan universe. A member of the International Association of Professional Writers and Editors, Perry has built a storied freelance career covering pop culture's biggest moments and smallest Easter eggs. Her work has appeared in Showbiz Cheatsheet, Daily Express, Radar Online, and on her Muck Rack profile.