Operación triunfo is a well-known example of a reality competition show. It began in France on October 20 in 2001. Two days later, went on the air in Spain.
Contestants live in an Academy, a kind of school, managed by a director and various teachers coach them in several artistic disciplines. The participants are filmed with cameras throughout the day and night. Once a week, the participants have to face a prime time show, where they sing the song they’ve prepared during the week before. Based on the judges’ verdicts and viewer voting, the weakest contestant is dropped. The eventual winner is awarded a record deal and usually some amount of money.
There are many versions of this show in countries of all over the world. However, they only have small differences. The basic concept remains the same.