The entertainment game can get ugly when the checks stop coming in. Thankfully, reality television is the often-ridiculed money maker that has kept many a celeb out of the poorhouse.
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Aside from the financial perks, a well-executed appearance on the circuit can turn a star from a has been to being back on top within one calendar year. These 15 stars saved by reality TV roles bit the bullet and bounced back.
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