2026 Nominees

Jay & Pamela

Jarrett Creative, TLC

USA

- Reality Series

Jay & Pamela viewers are initially struck by the stars’ unique appearance and short stature, while also being fascinated to see how they navigate in motorized wheelchairs. But there is so much more to Jay and Pamela. This series aims to go beyond those first impressions by putting intersectionality at the forefront and showcasing the many layers of Jay and Pamela’s identities. Without sacrificing entertainment value or taking away from Jay and Pamela’s inherent and contagious joy, the featured storylines deftly explore disability, discrimination, transgender identity, interracial relationships, and the challenges of being a first-generation Mexican-American. As a result, Jay & Pamela has broken new ground by being the first reality series to feature a disabled, Black transgender man, the first reality series to star a Mexican-American woman and a Black transgender man, and the first reality series to show a Black transgender man getting married.