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No one mourns the wicked, but the world is obsessed with Wicked! The smash-hit film inspired by the book by Gregory Maguire and the Broadway musical of the same name has dazzled audiences since it hit theaters. The musical film is the origin story of the Wicked Witch through the lens of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo). On her journey, viewers find a wonderful world of wizardry, witchcraft, and magic.
While Wicked doesn't boast the green-faced villain we know from The Wizard of Oz, it does showcase some other evil witches. While we know where Elphaba's story ultimately lands her, the evil witch in Wicked is the headmistress of Shiz University, Madame Morrible (Michelle Yeoh). In the world of reality television, there are many evil witches that start with a b. Here are some notorious villains who could easily slip into the world of evil witchcraft in Wicked.
10 Rachel Reilly
'Big Brother'
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Rachel Reilly's origin story is like Elphaba. Simply misunderstood. Listen, Rachel Reilly is among the best female houseguests ever to play Big Brother. But it's not without controversy. During her first stint in the BB house, she was notorious for causing drama and feuding with anyone she felt deserved to get a piece of her mind. Her backyard battle with Ragan Fox will forever be one of the greatest spats in the show's history. But even as an aggressive player, some individuals felt she was pure evil.
She may not be sinister like other villains, but she still had an antagonistic streak in her blood. Now, when it comes to being a witch, well, she's certainly been called a version of that word by previous players. And her cackle would help bolster the claim. Her witchcraft as a player has been masterful as she's cast a spell on many players, allowing her to further her game. Oh, and when it comes to casting a love spell, she's still got Brendon Villegas wrapped around her little finger. Just look at their beautiful family!
Release Date July 5, 2000
Creator
Cast Julie Chen Moonves
Rating
Seasons 26
Studio
Writers John de Mol
Network CBS
Directors Mark W. Roden , Quinn Saunders
9 Kim De Paola
'The Real Housewives of New Jersey'
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Kim De Paola is the Wicked Witch of the Garden State. Known as Kim D, The Real Housewives of New Jersey villain has caused immense chaos throughout her tenure on the show. As one of the most controversial individuals ever appearing on the show, Kim D. has never shied away from tormenting the women and wrecking complete chaos.
Like an evil witch, Kim D had the power to sprinkle a little information into the cauldron, and she allowed it to bubble over into fire and brimstone. With zero intentions of doing good, whenever Kim D graced the screen, you could expect something bad to brew. Those Posche fashion shows were always a source of high drama. Many of the RHONJ stars would likely be thrilled if one of their million-dollar mansions dropped on her head.
Release Date May 12, 2009
Cast Teresa Giudice , Jacqueline Laurita , Caroline Manzo , Dina Cantin , Danielle Staub , Melissa Gorga , Kathy Wakile , Teresa Aprea , Amber Marchese , Nicole Napolitano , Dolores Catania , Siggy Flicker , Margaret Josephs , Jennifer Aydin
Main Genre Reality
Seasons 14
Franchise The Real Housewives
Creator(s) Scott Dunlop
Producer Andy Cohen
Production Company Sirens Media
Writers Scott Dunlop
Number of Episodes 222
Franchise(s) The Real Housewives
8 Beth Stolarczyk
'The Challenge'
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It all comes down to the cackle. Like, Beth Stolarczyk has literally gone into confessionals on The Challenge and showcased her best witch impression. Her origin story is another one of being misinterpreted, but when she knew she couldn't change her narrative, Beth leaned into her villainous side. When it came to her fellow challengers, she was always seen as the outsider, just like Elphaba.
Even when they attempted to welcome them into their world, it was often through mockery. So, like a good witch, Beth would do everything in her power to get the last laugh, whether it be eliminating her enemy in an elimination round or antagonizing her rival by punching her. Beth Stolarczyk is one of those personalities throughout the history of The Challenge who has impacted the social game like no other. Love her or hate her, her influence on this series has defied gravity.
The Challenge
Release Date April 20, 1998
Cast David Rainey , David Edwards , Gladys Sanabria , Eric Nies , Mark Long , Jonny Moseley , Dave Mirra , T. J. Lavin
Main Genre Reality
Seasons 39
Creator(s) Mary-Ellis Bunim , Jonathan Murray
Writers Mary-Ellis Bunim , Jonathan Murray
Streaming Service(s) Paramount Plus
Franchise(s) Road Rules
7 Mistress Isabelle Brooks
'RuPaul's Drag Race'
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The queen of tee-hee-hee, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, is certainly that girl who has been called a witch with a certain letter switched out. During Season 15 of RuPaul's Drag Race, Mistress Isabelle Brooks was a formidable opponent. Her drag was influenced by classic drag, but her youth was ripe for a reality television character. Like Madame Morrible in Wicked, she took young queens and put them under her wing.
Perhaps for their protection or for her own good, Mistress Isabelle Brooks' maternal vibes were more than welcome in the Werk Room. But when the other queens soon developed a bit more power and stood in the competition than her, her evil side came out. She was never afraid to knock a girl down with her shade. While she would say it would all be in jest, there was some diabolical motive behind it. Even though Sasha Colby, the best queen in the land, took the prize, MIB has continued her story off-screen. The drama she casts on social media is something bad indeed!
Release Date February 2, 2009
Cast RuPaul
Seasons 15
Awards Nominations Primetime Emmy Awards, Critics Choice Awards
Awards Won Critics' Choice Real TV Awards: Best Competition Series
Producer Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, RuPaul, Steven Corfe, Mandy Salangsang, Chris McKim
Production Company World of Wonder
Number of Episodes 200
6 Kate Chastain
'Below Deck'
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Kate Chastain is regarded as one of the best Chief Stews in the history of Below Deck. She's exceptional at her job and is tough as nails, but her scowl has not always been something all charter guests are fond of. Just ask Dean Slover, the charter guest who called her out for not smiling and looking like she was enjoying herself. While she may not have a potion to drop into the cocktails of the charter guests, she can win them over with her sorcery.
She was able to cast a magical spell on Dean Slover by making him believe the towel art was a rocket ship and not a penis. Beyond that infamous moment, Kate Chastain has served as a mentor to many other stews during her time on the show. She even formed a close bond with the Daddy of the Sea, Captain Lee Rosbach. And let's be honest, who hasn't called him a wizard? Kate Chastain may not be evil, but she's certainly gotten on the bad side of many people who have in turn called her a witch.
Below Deck
Release Date July 1, 2013
Creator
Cast Lee Rosbach , Kate Chastain , Eddie Lucas , Rachel Hargrove , Ben Robinson , Ashton Pienaar , Fraser Olender , Rhylee Gerber
Main Genre Reality
Seasons 11
Creator(s) Mark Cronin
5 Rachel Leviss
'Vanderpump Rules'
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Glinda or Galinda? Raquel or Rachel? Vanderpump Rules rocked the world thanks to Scandavol. Despite the scandal not being named after her, Rachel Leviss was at the heart of that drama. Or Raquel Leviss at that time. All Leviss wanted to be was popular. And she became popular for all the wrong reasons. As the other woman who broke up Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix, Leviss denies that she is wicked, but the fans would severely disagree.
She says she was unfairly labeled as such, but her actions say otherwise. She was not a fan of the vitriol that happened in the aftermath of the cheating scandal, but the backlash was partially her own doing. While she did step away from the spotlight and then returned with a different name, she's done everything in her power to change her story. Will she be able to be changed for good? Only time will tell.
Release Date January 7, 2013
Cast Scheana Shay , Lisa Vanderpump , Katie Maloney , Tom Sandoval , Tom Schwartz , Ariana Madix , James Kennedy , Lala Kent
Main Genre Reality
Seasons 10
Creator(s) Alex Baskin , Douglas Ross , Lisa Vanderpump
Writers Alex Baskin , Douglas Ross , Lisa Vanderpump
4 Kenya Moore
'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'
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Is there not a cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta with whom Kenya Moore hasn't feuded? Whether it's casting a spell to get Porsha Williams to physically attack her at the Reunion or magically appearing at Marlo Hampton's event with her marching band, Kenya Moore has certainly been called some version of a witch before. Kenya Moore is simply evil, even though she'll never admit it. Or perhaps she will if it benefits her. It's quite possible that Kenya has a designer broomstick in her closet.
Release Date October 7, 2008
Cast NeNe Leakes , DeShawn Snow , Sheree Whitfield , Lisa Wu , Kim Zolciak , Kandi Burruss , Cynthia Bailey , Phaedra Parks , Kenya Moore , Porsha Williams , Claudia Jordan , Kim Fields , Shamari DeVoe , Eva Marcille
Main Genre Reality
Seasons 15
Creator(s) Scott Dunlop
Writers Scott Dunlop
Franchise(s) The Real Housewives
3 Teresa Giudice
'The Real Housewives of New Jersey'
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Oh, Tre. Even though she's been on House of Villains, Teresa Giudice will continue to claim that there are bigger villains than her. But, at the end of the day, Teresa Giudice is the biggest villain of the Garden State. When it comes to her witchcraft, Teresa Giudice is quite magical as she can cast a spell over the other women to get them to side with her.
Which is really wild, since her arguments sometimes hold no weight. Perhaps it's their desire to align themselves with the biggest names on The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Teresa has a power no one can quite comprehend, and she lives a life wanting to be popular, as she should.
2 Kandy Muse
'RuPaul's Drag Race'
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The sign that Kandy Muse is flying in on her broomstick is hearing her cackle as she says, "If you don't have star quality, get the f- out of here!" That's the equivalent of trying to make someone popular, no? The two-time RuPaul's Drag Race runner-up has been called loud, mean, and arrogant, but she's just painted that way! Kandy Muse's ability to cast a spell on the judges is uncanny.
With her special brand of charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent, it is simply magical. Having traded the runway for the House of Villians mansion, Kandy Muse continues to prove she is an enigmatic character. Kandy Muse would be that witch who stomps the hallways of Dear Old Shiz and causes pure terror.
1 Tiffany "New York" Pollard
'Flavor of Love'
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Listen, if we were to cast an all-reality star version of Wicked, the original HBIC would most certainly portray Madame Morrible. Tiffany "New York" Pollard is the ultimate villain and the best witch in Oz. The way that she tormented the women on Flavor of Love is why New York is one of the greatest reality television personalities of all time. She has a way with words that is unmatched.
She's unbothered. She's confident. She is simply diabolical in all the right ways. New York has taught future generations of reality television villains how to be a villain. Unfortunately, no one has come quite as close to her. Yet, they're still trying!
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