Philo Becomes the Exclusive Streaming Home of Page Six’s Virtual Reali-Tea Awards

Philo will exclusively stream the second annual VRT Awards for free; the inaugural 2025 ceremony is streaming free now on Philo’s free, ad-supported plan.

SAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the popular live TV streaming service Philo and New York Post Media Group (NYPMG) announced that Philo will be the exclusive streaming home of the Virtual Reali-Tea Awards, Page Six's fan-voted celebration of reality television. The second annual awards ceremony will be filmed on October 6, 2026, at New York’s Edison Ballroom in front of a live audience and will premiere exclusively on Philo starting October 9, available to both free and paid subscribers.

The Virtual Reali-Tea Awards mark Philo’s first exclusively licensed original show in the awards category, and is one of the platform's early entrants to original programming.

The partnership brings together two brands with highly engaged audiences and a shared passion for reality television. Reality TV is one of Philo’s top-performing content categories, with the platform offering one of the industry’s broadest selections of reality programming. Page Six has built a worldwide, dedicated audience around its coverage of reality stars, celebrity culture, and viral moments.

Hosted by Page Six’s Virtual Reali-Tea stars Danny Murphy and Evan Real, this year’s ceremony will celebrate iconic personalities and pop culture moments.

Virtual Reali-Tea with Murphy and Real is the ultimate hub for the freshest, juiciest reality TV news. With exclusive interviews featuring iconic stars and insider scoops that no one else can touch, VRT is your VIP pass to the unscripted world you can’t get enough of.

Viewers can expect appearances by reality stars including Countess Luann de Lesseps, Kyle Cooke, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Lindsay Hubbard, Miranda Hope, Layla Taylor, and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, among others.

The famous nominees will compete in fan-voted categories including Quote of the Year, Hot-Tea of the Year, Best Reunion Performance, Best Return to Screen, Style Icon of the Year, Musician of the Year, and Favorite Dynamic Duo. Philo will sponsor the Best Cast category which includes nominees including Jersey Shore Family Reunion, Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Traitors and Love Thy Nader.

Voting opened in August at PageSix.com, and fans can continue to cast their ballots ahead of the live ceremony.

Philo offers more than 70 top-rated channels and is known for its affordable cable-alternative plans, starting at $25 per month. In recent years, Philo has expanded its offering to include a free tier that requires no credit card or subscription, giving viewers access to more than 150 free, ad-supported channels along with thousands of movies and shows on demand. Free viewers also have access to features including a 30-day cloud DVR for free content. The free channel lineup is also available in Philo’s paid packages.

“Philo is known for being a home for reality TV lovers," said Mike Keyserling, CEO of Philo. “We’re proud to be the exclusive streaming home of the Virtual Reali-Tea Awards and to give reality TV fans on our platform even more of what they enjoy. We can’t wait to introduce Philo to an even broader audience of Page Six and Virtual Reali-Tea fans.”

“Reality TV is a huge part of the Page Six universe, and the Virtual Reali-Tea Awards have quickly become a standout extension of the brand,” said Sean Giancola, Publisher and CEO of New York Post Media Group. “Philo is a natural partner to help us take the VRT Awards to the next level, reach even more fans and celebrate the people and moments everyone is talking about.”

The 2025 Virtual Reali-Tea Awards are streaming now on Philo’s free channel lineup. Fans can catch up on last year’s awards at Philo.com/VRTs before tuning in for the exclusive worldwide streaming premiere of the 2026 Virtual Reali-Tea Awards on October 9.

ABOUT PHILO

Philo is a television streaming service that brings together live TV, free ad-supported channels, paid programming, and premium SVOD content into one entertainment-focused platform. Philo’s flexible lineup includes affordable paid plans starting at $25 per month, featuring 70+ top-rated cable channels, as well as a Free Channels plan with 150+ free, ad-supported channels available to anyone, no subscription or credit card required.

ABOUT PAGE SIX

Page Six is a national leader in celebrity and entertainment news. As a daily must-read for those who want to stay in the know, Page Six features breaking news and the inside scoop on the latest top stories. Page Six has evolved into its own iconic and powerful brand reaching audiences across all platforms including print, digital, podcasting, TV, video, and social.

ABOUT NEW YORK POST MEDIA GROUP

New York Post Media Group is home to the oldest continuously-published daily newspaper in the United States, The New York Post, founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1801. The California Post is the company’s new West Coast news platform. In digital and in print, the California Post delivers sharp, engaging, straight-talking journalism for and about California. The New York Post Media Group portfolio also houses some of the nation’s premier digital destinations for news, sports, and entertainment, including the fabled Page Six gossip column, a world leader in breaking celebrity news that has evolved into its own iconic and powerful brand. The Post Digital Network is composed of the flagship NYPost.com, CaliforniaPost.com, PageSix.com, including Page Six Style, and Decider.com, covering streaming television and movies. The New York Post Media Group is owned by News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).