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From runways to kitchens, here are 5 Canadian reality shows casting right now

Canada Shore, Project Runway Canada, Top Chef Canada and more are looking for their next stars. Here’s how to apply before deadlines hit.

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Canadian reality TV is heating up, and producers are looking for Canadians to fill the cast. (Courtesy: @projectrunwaycanada, @leelandxo/Instagram, @nickviall/Instagram)

What to know

  • Five popular Canadian reality TV shows — spanning dating, cooking, fashion and more — are actively casting for upcoming seasons on platforms like Netflix, Crave, CBC Gem and Paramount+.
  • Deadlines range from as soon as April 20 to as late as August 31, 2026, so time is of the essence depending on which show you want to audition for.
  • Most shows are open to Canadians 19 and older, but some have specific requirements, such as age ranges, family groups of five to six, or the ability to reside in the U.S. during production.

Have you ever dreamed of seeing yourself on TV? Well, maybe your dream can come true.

Popular Canadian TV shows that have aired on Netflix, Crave and more are casting for their upcoming seasons.

Check out the casting calls for five Canadian shows before the deadline passes.

Canada Shore

  • Deadline: April 30, 2026

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Canada Shore, modelled after the American series Jersey Shore, is casting Canadians aged 19 to 26 for a second season. The Paramount+ TV series follows the cast members’ relationships, life drama, fun, and chaos. The first season brought together 10 individuals from across the country to live, work, and party together in Kelowna, B.C., for a summer. Apply to Casting Crane for the second season to see what’s in stock for the show.

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Project Runway Canada

  • Deadline:  5 p.m., April 20, 2026

Sew your way onto Crave’s Project Runway Canada. Returning in 2025 after a 16-year hiatus, the show is already renewed for a fourth season. Coco Rocha returns as host, judge, and executive producer, championing diversity in Canada’s design scene. If you’re over 21 and have what it takes to be Canada’s next great fashion designer, apply on their website.

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Age of Attraction

  • Deadline: Rolling

Does age matter in your love life? If not, apply for season two of Age of Attraction. The 2026 Netflix dating series, filmed in Whistler and Vancouver, follows about 40 singles aged 22–60 as they build romantic connections based on chemistry, while keeping their ages secret until full commitment. The next season requires U.S. residency during filming, raising questions about the upcoming location. To find love on TV, apply at ageofattractioncasting.com.

Family Feud Canada

  • Deadline: Aug. 31, 2026

Survey says: apply for Family Feud Canada’s eighth season. Inspired by the American Family Feud (hosted by Steve Harvey), the new Canadian season on CBC GEM features host Gerry Dee. Canadian families compete to win up to $30,000 by guessing answers faster than the competition. If your family of five or six has what it takes, apply here.

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Top Chef Canada 

  • Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EST, May 11, 2026

Are you ready to chef it up on TV? Top Chef Canada is back with a 13th season to be released on Flavour Network and STACKTV. The reality cooking competition shows elite chefs competing in culinary challenges to win a substantial cash prize of over $100,000. If you’re over the age of 19 and confident in your cooking skills, apply here.

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