The second-annual “Virtual Reali-Tea” Awards were good as gold.
Hosted at Edison Ballroom in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday night, the reality-packed gala brought together more than 60 stars from across Bravo, Peacock, Hulu, Netflix and more to celebrate the biggest people and best moments in unscripted television this year.
The 2026 VRT Awards — sponsored by Tri-State Cadillac, CoverGirl, Philo and Kahlúa — were hosted by “VRT” faces Danny Murphy and Evan Real, and also featured performances by “Vanderpump Rules” alum Scheana Shay and OG Bravo icon Luann de Lesseps.
Want to watch from home? Philo is the exclusive streaming partner for the 2026 VRT Awards, and the only place you’ll find the full show this year. The best part? It’s free to watch on Philo’s ad-supported platform starting Oct. 9. Plus, you can catch up on last year’s awards now on Philo.com/VRTs.
Bravo’s “Summer House” swept in the fan-voted categories, with Kyle Cooke taking home the award for “Hot-Tea of the Year” and Lindsay Hubbard and her daughter, Gemma, winning “Best Dynamic Duo.”
Even Ciara Miller, who could not make it to the show due to her stint on “Dancing With the Stars,” was aptly recognized for “Best Reunion Performance.”
Meanwhile, the network’s latest franchise, “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,” was honored with the “Best Cast” award, while Rosie Woods DiMare’s “slam pig” insult was named “Quote of the Year.”
Plus, the cast of E!’s “The Golden Life,” which includes de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan and Kelly Bensimon, were honored with the coveted Golden Kettle Award, presented by Tri-State Cadillac.
Keep reading for the full list of winners from this year’s VRT Awards, which will be available to stream on Philo beginning Oct. 9.
Breakout Star
Trinity Tatum
Mia Calabrese
Alicia Carmody
WINNER: Ariana Biermann
Style Icon of the Year
Paris Hilton
Ariana Madix
Bronwyn Newport
WINNER: Meredith Marks
Favorite Dynamic Duo
Austen Kroll & Salley Carson
Layla Taylor & Miranda Hope
Gizelle Bryant & Robyn Dixon
Winners: Lindsay Hubbard & Gemma
Hot-Tea of the Year
Bryce Alakai
Robert Irwin
Fraser Olender
Winner: Kyle Cooke
Best Reunion Performance
Maddi Reese
Jo-Ellen Tiberi
Karen Huger
Winner: Ciara Miller
Musician of the Year
Scheana Shay
Ashley Darby
Drew Sidora
Winner: Luann de Lesseps
Best Return to Screen
Carole Radziwill
Lala Kent
Vicki Gunvalson
Winners: Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga & Dolores Catania
Quote of the Year
Maura Higgins, “I tink…”
Liz McGraw, “You were nev-uh homeless”
Melanie Moreno, “Gimme 10.”
Winner: Rosie Woods DiMare, “You’re a f–king slam pig!”
Best Cast (presented by Philo)
“Jersey Shore: Family Vacation”
“The Traitors”
“Love Thy Nader”
Winner: “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island”
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