Reality shows make splash as they return to air

Published March 26, 2013 9:20pm ET



NEW YORK (AP) — Two popular reality shows made a splash upon their re-entry during the past week — and a new one had a strong debut.

A new episode of “Dancing With the Stars” premiered on ABC last week before 17 million viewers, just behind CBS drama “NCIS” as the week’s most popular program. It was down to 14.5 million Monday night, facing competition from the return of “The Voice” on NBC.

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