The reality show Pig Royalty is now upon us, and the world is ready to tune in. The premise of this show is like nothing anyone has ever seen before, and the intrigue has been enough to get fans excited well before the launch of the show. There has never before been a reality series created around the life of pigs and pig competitions, nor have there ever been feuds and drama quite like the ones that everyone is about to see with Pig Royalty.
While it may sound like fun and games at first, pig showing is serious business in Texas, and the competitors take things very, very seriously. Sources reveal that family reputations are at stake, and the pressure put on each family to win can lead to some very stressful and incredibly dramatic experiences. Each family desperately wants the prize money... and the shiny belt buckles that declare their status as the ultimate winners.
Things are about to get very "wild," and you won't want to miss a moment!
10 There Are Two Ways To Catch The First Two Episodes
Pig Royalty is set to launch on March 23rd. Fans will be excited to learn that there are actually two ways to watch the premiere show, as well as the second episode that will air. The streaming platform Discovery+ is the new home for the show, and for the first two episodes, fans will also be able to watch on the Discovery Channel as well.
9 The Competition Is Going To Be Fierce
This is a reality television show to the viewers, but it's a lifestyle for the families involved. Pig showing means everything to these families, and when it comes to competing for the prize, each family is steadfast and unwavering. The competition is going to be fierce, and fans are about to see just how serious things can get when a family's reputation is at stake. In Texas, pig shows can get "wildly dramatic."
8 The Parents Get Obsessed About The Pigs
Each family vies for the prize, and the most ferocious contenders seem to be the parents. Matriarch Michelle Balero and fellow matriarch and arch rival Jody Rihn go head to head in this series, and it's safe to say they're passionate about coming out on top. The parents are more than a little bit obsessive about their pigs, which leads to a number of intense, stressful situations. The parents put a lot of pressure on their families along the way and are fixated on the win.
7 Michelle Balero Has An All-Girls Team
The ultimate pig parent, Michelle Balero is about to become a household name. Her daughters McKayla, McKenzie, and McCall comprise her all-female team, and she's ready to teach them everything she knows about pig showing. The girls are known as "the hog queens," and they are full of drama and controversy. The ladies transition through a series of challenges, and proceed in training their cousin, Taytain, to join their team.
6 Jodi Rihn's Daughters Get Her Son Involved
Jodi Rihn is not about to let the Balero's take the win. Her pigs are superior, and she won't quit until everyone knows it. Her daughters Kammi and Keylie are as dedicated to their pigs as their mom is, and together, they try to make 12-year-old Kannen the first boy to join the family obsession of winning pig-show competitions.
5 Mandy And Kristen Are The Underdogs
Mandy and Kristen are viewed by the Balero and Rihn family as being the underdogs in the world of pig show competitions. That doesn't mean they're not equally obsessed, though. They have their sights set on getting their son, Brandon, into the competition and are determined to put their family name on the map with their pig-showing skills.
4 The Balero Family Views Themselves As 'Pig Royalty'
In the minds of the Balero family, there's a hierarchy involved, and they're sitting at the very top of their game. They consider themselves to be pig royalty and work to maintain their status as being number one. They have a certain air about them that reveals just how much their title means to them and how dedicated the are to dominating the world of pig show competitions. They're the hottest thing on the pig scene, and they'll make sure everyone knows it.
3 The Stakes Are High
All of this pig drama is well worth it for the families involved. The stakes in these pig competitions are very high, and there's more at stake than just family honor and bragging rights. In fact, there are tens of thousands of dollars and huge scholarships up for grabs. Sources reveal that; "One of the Rihn girls made $30,000 her senior year of high school from showing pigs, which she put toward college. McKayla Balero, of the rival Balero family, earned $65,000."
2 The Drama Is Wilder Than The Pigs Are
Each family is dedicated to being crowned the winner. They have their eyes set on the prize and family legacies are at stake. There is a lot of pressure to make it to the top and win the "buckles" that demonstrate the family's win. With so much money and honor at stake, situations quickly become heated and rumors and drama run rampant. The competitive nature and sheer desire to win is enough to make people boil over with jealousy and audiences are about to see just how fierce the world of pig show competitions can really be.
1 The Families Are Being Compared To The Kardashians
Keeping Up With The Kardashians may be drawing to a close, but Pig Royalty is poised to draw in an equal amount of drama. The families within these two very different shows happen to be alike in many ways. They each have strong matriarchal roles that dictate the paths their families will follow, and there is no shortage of scandal, drama, and emotional outbursts.
However, at the end of it all, much like the Kardashian families, all the family members of Pig Royalty end up ultimately sticking together in honor of their family name, even after times get tough, and family bonds prevail.