If you’re looking for your next binge-worthy obsession, Showmax still has July packed with a sizzling lineup of reality TV gold. From the highly anticipated Big Brother Naija Season 10 to the emotional real-life love story of Nelly & Ashanti and fan-favourite franchises like Love Island, Bachelor in Paradise, and The Real Housewives, it’s a full-course reality TV buffet.

Whether it’s love in a Spanish villa, second chances with your celebrity faves, dramatic reunions, or jaw-dropping housewife chaos, this month’s offering delivers the right blend of glam, grit, and guilty pleasure.

Here’s what to stream this July:

1. Big Brother Naija—Season 10

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), Africa’s most-loved reality show, returns for its tenth season this July, and Showmax will once again stream the show live to audiences across Africa. Fans can enjoy the full BBNaija experience on Showmax, including the 24/7 live stream, daily highlight episodes, Sunday eviction shows, and other key moments throughout the season.

Now in its tenth season, Big Brother Naija remains one of the most influential reality formats on the continent, consistently shaping conversations, trends, and moments in Nigerian and African pop culture. From high-stakes competitions and diary sessions to headline-making evictions, the show has become a launchpad for some of Nigeria’s most recognisable media personalities and content creators.

Returning as host is media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, whose presence has become synonymous with the show’s blend of entertainment, unpredictability, and emotional highs and lows.

2. Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together S1

Nelly and Ashanti’s iconic love saga is now a full-blown docuseries, and it’s as emotional as it is nostalgic. After nearly a decade apart, the early 2000s power couple secretly rekindled their romance in 2023, tied the knot, and welcomed their first child, Kareem, in July 2024.

Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together offers a front-row seat to their journey as newlyweds, parents, and artists balancing fame, family, and forgiveness. From music studios to midnight feedings, the series explores the highs, lows, and everything in between.

3. Love Island: Beyond the Villa S1

The first-of-its-kind spinoff from the pop culture phenomenon, Love Island: Beyond the Villa follows everyone’s favourite Season 6 Islanders around Los Angeles as they navigate new careers, evolving friendships, newfound fame, and complex relationships outside of the Love Island villa.

From career pivots and influencer deals to deep friendship rifts and romantic fallout, the spinoff is all about what love (and fame) looks like when the cameras follow you home. With familiar faces like Serena, Leah, JaNa, Liv, Kaylor, and more, expect drama, healing, and plenty of tea.

4. Love Island US S7, Love Island UK S12

In Love Island USA Season 7, the villa heats up in tropical Fiji as a fresh group of bombshells dive into challenges, recouplings, fire-pit chats, and surprise eliminations, all for a shot at love and a juicy cash prize. Expect chaos, chemistry, and heartbreak. Then, Love Island UK Season 12 takes the drama to Mallorca, where Maya Jama returns as host and Iain Stirling brings his signature cheek.

Whether you’re here for island flings or long-haul heartbreaks, this season is all about coupling up.

5. The Real Housewives of Orange County S19

The hit Housewives franchise is bringing the heat in Season 19 with the surprise return of Gretchen Rossi as a friend of the house with scores to settle, especially with Tamra Judge. From therapy sessions to explosive sit-downs, truths and rumours come to a head as the ladies dig into old wounds, hidden affairs, and fraying friendships.

Expect emotional shakeups, like how Emily faces her son’s health battles and Gina’s relationship debacle with Travis. This season, claws are all the way out in Orange County.

6. The Real Housewives of Miami—Season 4

After a long hiatus, the Miami queens are back, and the glam is louder than ever. Season 4 brings major life shifts: Alexia navigates a divorce, Julia welcomes new family additions, Guerdy embraces life after cancer, and Larsa is all about her kids’ careers and her luxe new home.

The newcomer Stephanie Shojaee slides effortlessly into the cast with her next-gen glam and a taste for the fabulous. With friendships tested, old grudges resurfacing, and recurring icons like Marysol and Adriana stirring the pot, this season is pure tropical chaos.

7. Bachelor in Paradise S10

Pack your bags for Costa Rica, where Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 trades Mexico for the jungle and mixes things up with a bold new twist: a cast that spans generations. For the first time, contestants from The Golden Bachelor and The Golden Bachelorette join familiar faces from the main franchise, sparking unexpected connections and maybe even some wisdom.

Jesse Palmer hosts, Wells Adams pours the drinks, and Bachelorette royalty Hannah Brown steps in to oversee the brand-new “Champagne Lounge.” There’s also a secret swipe mechanic, compatibility tests, romantic getaways, and for the first time ever, a cash prize could be on the table for the winning couple.

8. Married at First Sight Mzansi S2

The boldest social experiment on South African TV is back, and this time, the stakes are even higher. Married at First Sight Mzansi returns with eight new singles in their thirties, matched by a new panel of experts using psychometric assessments, values-based matchmaking, and cultural insight.

Season 2 leans deeper into local traditions, from lobola negotiations to family approval, capturing everything from instant sparks to emotional meltdowns. With richer storytelling, mature couples, and more intentional casting, this season promises growth, grace, and serious drama.

9. The Valley S2

Welcome back to LA’s most complicated friend group. The Valley returns for Season 2 with even more real-life mess: Jax and Brittany are navigating a tense separation, Jesse and Michelle are learning the co-parenting ropes, and new relationships are testing the group’s fragile dynamics.

Expect explosive reunions, emotional breakthroughs, and guest drama from Vanderpump Rules icons like Lala Kent and Scheana Shay. From friendships under pressure to late-night therapy confessions, this season goes deep into love, loyalty, and second chances.

10. The Real Housewives of Durban Season 5

Season 5 of The Real Housewives of Durban brought the glitz, the drama, and a few jaw-dropping betrayals. From lavish getaways to icy dinners, alliances shifted fast and tensions ran high. Slee and Sorisha found themselves on opposite sides of the drama, while Jojo’s emotional journey took centre stage, giving fans more vulnerability than ever before.

But the real fireworks came during the reunion episodes, where secrets spilt, friendships fractured, and the women came face-to-face with everything left unsaid during the season. Hosted with precision and just enough pressure, the reunion left no stone unturned.

Whether you’re catching up or rewatching the chaos, this is one reality ride you don’t want to miss.