A large part of television broadcasting today is filled by entertainment programs that are designed to relax and relieve stress in the viewer. Due to this, the interest of the audience in the format of entertainment programs not only remains unchanged, but is constantly growing. That is why programs of this genre have very high ratings. Such projects are relevant and are created in accordance with the social needs of the population. The following programs were analyzed: "Secular life with Kateryna Osadcha", "Changing a Woman", "Voice of the Country". Children", "Breakfast with 1 + 1", "Who's on top?", "Top model in Ukrainian", "Super Intuition", "Crazy", "Half", "From a kid to a young lady", "X- Factor ", "А house for a Dad", "Weighed and happy", "Ukraine has talent", "Battle of psychics". Each program interests the viewer and collects positive feedback. Despite the fact that these programs are entertaining, they are interesting and meaningful. The audience perceives the information in a light, sometimes playful mood, so entertainment programs are mostly for leisure purposes. Each channel has its own approach to creating TV shows or stories, as well as entertainment programs. Among the analyzed programs, in general, each entertainment TV program has positive feedback from the audience. After all, the mood for the whole day can only guarantee laughter. And laughter is the main thing that should be present in entertainment TV shows. Thus, entertainment TV programs are very popular among viewers, have a wide audience among different age groups. This can be explained by the fact that everyone loves to laugh and be in touch with the latest news in the sphere of show business. Entertainment TV shows or reality shows are interesting because they create the presence of the audience at the scene, and also allow you to follow the lives of famous people or people who aim to become famous over time.
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