AceShowbiz - Christina Applegate, known for her roles on "Dead to Me" and "Married... with Children", has revealed that reality television has become an essential part of her daily routine since her MS diagnosis.

In an interview on James Corden's SiriusXM podcast, the 52-year-old actress explained that she spends countless hours watching reality shows in her Hollywood Hills home. "Anyone who knows me well knows that it's on 24/7 in my room because I don't leave my room very often," she said.

Applegate admitted that while it may sound "really depressing," she finds comfort in watching the imperfections and quirks of real people. "I love watching the imperfections of real people, really like, wow. Those people exist. I love that," she said.

Her favorites include "Vanderpump Rules", "Below Deck", "Housewives" franchises and even "Kitchen Nightmares" with Gordon Ramsay. "I'll watch like nine seasons of that in like two days," she exclaimed.

Applegate's love for reality TV has even extended to connecting with cast members. She shared that she has sent direct messages to crew members and become an "uber-weirdo fan."

The actress also recalled the emotional moment when she received her MS diagnosis on a Zoom call with her doctor. "He just looked at me and he goes, 'I'm so sorry,' " she said through tears. "And I was like, 'What do you mean?' And he goes, 'Here's a picture of your brain. Sorry.' "

Despite the devastating diagnosis, Applegate and her production team managed to finish filming the final season of "Dead to Me". She recalled having to tell the production team about her diagnosis, saying, "You guys, it's f**king MS."

Since her diagnosis, Applegate has joined forces with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who has lived with MS for 22 years, to create the podcast "MeSsy", where they discuss the challenges and triumphs of living with the condition.

Applegate's openness about her MS journey and her unexpected solace in reality television serves as a reminder of the many ways people cope with chronic illnesses.