reality blurred + archives + January 2 to January 8, 2005

Monday, Jan. 3, 2005

Jonathan says they were "playing it over the top"; CBS says it doesn't "judge."
Jonathan says they were "playing it over the top"; CBS says it doesn't "judge." Jonathan Baker has yet another excuse for his behavior on The...
FOX's Who's Your Daddy airs tonight.
FOX's Who's Your Daddy airs tonight. FOX kicks off the new year on an icky note by airing Who's Your Daddy, a 1.5 hour adoption-themed...
Idol 4 changes include shorter semifinals, shift in use of celebrity guest judges.
Idol 4 changes include shorter semifinals, shift in use of celebrity guest judges. Changes for the fourth season of American Idol will affect the way...

after June bar fight, Jonny Fairplay "hasn't been used" by TNA Wrestling.
after June bar fight, Jonny Fairplay "hasn't been used" by TNA Wrestling. Whatever happened to that twit Jon Dalton, aka "Jonny Fairplay," from Survivor Pearl...
first season of The Mole coming to DVD.
first season of The Mole coming to DVD. Fans of the original, pre-celebrity, Anderson Cooper-hosted The Mole may be thrilled to know that the first...
Who's Your Daddy doesn't impress critics; TJ is an actress, former Playmate.
Who's Your Daddy doesn't impress critics; TJ is an actress, former Playmate. It's much more fun to be appalled and angered by a reality TV...

three Idol 4 eps will air some weeks.
three Idol 4 eps will air some weeks. Changes for the fourth season of American Idol--specifically the decision to make the semifinal group 12 men...
Missy Elliott's Road to Stardom, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search debut.
Missy Elliott's Road to Stardom, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search debut. A month of new and returning reality show debuts begins tonight, as UPN kicks...
TLC not looking to replace Left Eye on its upcoming UPN reality show.
TLC not looking to replace Left Eye on its upcoming UPN reality show. TLC's forthcoming reality show will look for a replacement for Lisa "Left...
Jeff Probst says Julie is the "love of my life," says he "play[s] a distinct role."
Jeff Probst says Julie is the "love of my life," says he "play[s] a distinct role." Jeff Probst's romance with Survivor Vanuatu player Julie Berry...
has MTV's Road Rules been cancelled?
has MTV's Road Rules been cancelled? MTV's second reality series, and the first reality show to introduce a prize element, might be over. The official...

Hera says Victoria "gives as much as she gets," and what we "don't see that."
Hera says Victoria "gives as much as she gets," and what we "don't see that." Jonathan Baker has a defender: fellow The Amazing Race 6...
Wickedly Perfect debuts tonight; My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss is being replaced.
Wickedly Perfect debuts tonight; My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss is being replaced. CBS fills Survivor's 8 p.m. ET time slot with a new reality series...
Real World renewed for five more years.
Real World renewed for five more years. The Real World will be around for at least five more seasons, including the currently-taping 16th season in...
Survivor Palau cast revealed unofficially; show will debut sometime in February.
Survivor Palau cast revealed unofficially; show will debut sometime in February. Survivor Palau will, according to its CBS web site, debut sometime in February, probably...

fourth Osbournes will be the last, really.
fourth Osbournes will be the last, really. Finally: An official announcement that The Osbournes is over. Well, after the 10-episode fourth season airs. New episodes...
CBS' The Will debuts Saturday.
CBS' The Will debuts Saturday. CBS' new reality series The Will takes over the Saturday time slot once reserved for The Amazing Race when it...
Surreal Life 4, Strange Love debut Sun.
Surreal Life 4, Strange Love debut Sun. VH1 kicks off The Surreal Life 4 Sunday with a new group of washed-up celebs: Da Brat, America's...
is FOX working on The Simple Life 4?
is FOX working on The Simple Life 4? FOX's The Simple Life 3: Interns debuts on January 26, featuring Paris and Nicole traipsing around parts...