Reality TV

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Ryan Lochte's new reality show premiered last night to semi-positive reviews. The Hollywood Reporter explains that, "the Olympic swimming gold-medalist comes across less like 'America's Douchebag' than some might expect. Click over for an in-depth recap of the debut, which features the athlete drunk golfing, showing off his shoe collection, hitting on girls and desperately trying to make "Jeah!" happen. [THR; Previously]