Overview
- The VRT Awards took place Tuesday night at Edison Ballroom and drew more than 60 reality TV personalities, with Danny Murphy and Evan Real serving as hosts.
- Fan-voted winners included Ariana Biermann as Breakout Star, Kyle Cooke as Hot‑Tea of the Year, Lindsay Hubbard and her daughter Gemma as Best Dynamic Duo, Teresa Giudice with Melissa Gorga and Dolores Catania for Best Return to Screen, and Luann de Lesseps as Musician of the Year.
- The ceremony featured live performances including Scheana Shay and Luann de Lesseps and a reunion by E!'s The Golden Life cast to accept the Golden Kettle Award.
- Organizers announced Philo as the exclusive streaming partner and said the full show will be available free on Philo’s ad‑supported service beginning Oct. 9.
- Sponsors and on-site activations such as Tri‑State Cadillac’s award presentation, CoverGirl beauty bars, a Kahlúa espresso martini and a VIP afterparty highlighted the event’s role as a branded marketing platform that ties awards recognition to upcoming series premieres and talent releases.