Masculinity is back — and it’s coming from the most unlikely source

What happens when overtly feminized programming accidentally creates an uncontrollable star out of an accused chauvinist and sexist?

Television magic and unfettered populism.

‘If you don’t want to love me, [it’s] up to you.’

One look at TLC’s schedule, and it becomes abundantly clear the programming isn’t courting a male audience.

“Double Lives of Suburban Wives” focuses on St. Louis housewives who make pornographic content (which has included fart porn), “1000-lb Roomies” focuses on two morbidly obese roommates, and “Sister Wives” focuses on polygamist families.

The shining star of the network though is “90 Day Fiancé.”

With more than 20 spinoffs that include behind-the-scenes, reaction, and reunion shows, the universe revolves around couples who are from two different countries with a focus on trying to acquire a spousal visa