Archive · 19 May 2025
U.S. Considers Reality Show for Citizenship
Imagine a TV show where immigrants compete to earn U.S. citizenship.
The Department of Homeland Security is thinking about it, but it's not approved yet.
The show, proposed by Rob Worsoff, would test contestants with challenges like finding gold or building a Model T car.
They'd start at Ellis Island, and one person would be eliminated each episode.
It's meant to show what it means to be American, but it's not like a violent survival game.
The idea comes as the government is changing immigration rules and ending protections for some immigrants.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering a reality TV show where immigrants compete for citizenship.
The DHS stated the proposal is under review and not yet approved or rejected.
The show would be pitched by Rob Worsoff and test contestants to prove they are most American.
Challenges may include retrieving gold or assembling a Model T car.
The show would begin at Ellis Island, with one contestant eliminated each episode.
- Who
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and immigrants.
- What
- Considering a reality TV competition for citizenship.
- When
- The DHS confirmed the consideration on Friday, May 16, 2025.
- Where
- United States.
- Why
- To potentially revive patriotism and civic duty, according to the DHS.
- Agency Considering
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Proposed By
- Rob Worsoff
- Proposed Show Type
- Reality TV Competition
- Elimination Process
- One contestant eliminated per episode.
- Starting Point
- Ellis Island