showmance

== English == === Etymology === Blend of show +‎ romance. === Noun === showmance (countable and uncountable, plural showmances) (colloquial) A romance between cast members or production crew of a play or television show (often reality shows) which only lasts the duration of the show, or its filming. 2008, David Lyle quoted in "Love is in the Air This Valentine’s Day When Fox Reality Channel Premieres 'The Top 25 Hottest Reality Showmances,'" Business Wire, February 11, 2008, 09:00 AM EST, (article): In addition to mud-slinging, deception and drama, showmance is one aspect that makes reality television so addicting.