Fox Reality Channel Canceled

According to the New York Times, Fox has announced that its cable-based reality channel, Fox Reality, will no longer operate past March 31, 2010, and will be rebranded into something else.

Fox Reality Channel was launched in May 2005 and has been a repository for syndicated runs of popular reality hits such as 'The Amazing Race,' 'American Idol,' 'So You Think You Can Dance' and 'Punk'd.'According to the New York Times, Fox has announced that its cable-based reality channel, Fox Reality, will no longer operate past March 31, 2010, and will be rebranded into something else.

Fox Reality Channel was launched in May 2005 and has been a repository for syndicated runs of popular reality hits such as 'The Amazing Race,' 'American Idol,' 'So You Think You Can Dance' and 'Punk'd.'

But it wasn't just a place to give people more than their allotted 15 minutes of primetime fame. Since the channel's inception, Fox Reality has served up a slew of original programming offerings that dip into a seedier view of reality. 'My Bare Lady' followed adult film stars in different careers, 'Smile ... You're Under Arrest' set up elaborate stings to catch wanted criminals and 'The Search for the Next Elvira' pitted 13 contestants against one in a contest to become the next late-night cult-movie host.

The channel is available in approximately 50 million U.S. homes, and the company has said it will be focusing on "emerging channels" down the line.