Chloe Sims Sims became noticed as one of the cast members in the British ITVBe (formerly ITV2) reality TV series, "The Only Way Is Essex". She is the cousin of two of her former cast mates, Joey Essex and Frankie Essex. In the series, she starts to form a close relationship with her best friend Lauren Pope. Sims had an on and off relationship with Elliott Wright in series 12 until series 15. She first appeared in 2011 in series 2 as a supporting cast member until she was fully taken as a primary cast member. Sims is one of the longest
Reality television unscripted situations began in the late 1940s. "Queen for a Day" (1945–1964) was an early example of reality-based television. The 1946 television game show "Cash and Carry" sometimes featured contestants performing stunts. Debuting in 1948, Allen Funt's hidden camera show "Candid Camera" (based on his previous 1947 radio show, "Candid Microphone") broadcast unsuspecting ordinary people reacting to pranks. In 1948, talent search shows "Ted Mack's Original Amateur Hour" and "Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts" featured amateur competitors and audience voting. In the 1950s, game shows "Beat the Clock" and "Truth or Consequences" involved contestants in wacky competitions, stunts, and practical jokes.