reality blurred + archives + January 30 to February 5, 2005

Monday, Jan. 31, 2005

PTC's FCC complaint includes alleged "fuck off" from Joe Millionaire 2 episode.
PTC's FCC complaint includes alleged "fuck off" from Joe Millionaire 2 episode. Remember The Next Joe Millionaire? It turns out that someone was actually watching...
Trading Spaces lost 40 percent in a single season; Gen's new Town Haul does well.
Trading Spaces lost 40 percent in a single season; Gen's new Town Haul does well. TLC's rise to the top of the cable heap has...
Fabrice reveals his big secret tonight.
Fabrice reveals his big secret tonight. One of the worst-kept secrets in reality television history will be revealed tonight on The Bachelorette 3, when Fabrice...

Sperm Race begins in Germany.
Sperm Race begins in Germany. Sperm are racing toward a destination in Germany, and yes, it's a reality TV show. First announced more than four...
Yahoo's Apprentice product placement "scored large ... audience response rates."
Yahoo's Apprentice product placement "scored large ... audience response rates." Yahoo's product placement on The Apprentice has been a solid success, although we don't know...
Fabrice leaves without coming out, saying, "I don't want to marry you, Jen."
Fabrice leaves without coming out, saying, "I don't want to marry you, Jen." The most anticipated secret-telling in the history of The Bachelorette 3 ended...
Fear Factor ep worries power companies.
Fear Factor ep worries power companies. On last night's episode of the $1 million couples Fear Factor, handcuffed couples had to navigate a maze of...
twins had record contracts; "all the twins were told we had to compete together."
twins had record contracts; "all the twins were told we had to compete together." American Idol 4's three weeks of audition episodes wrap up tonight...

PBS' Texas Ranch House now casting.
PBS' Texas Ranch House now casting. If you'd like to spend the summer and early fall living in 1867 Texas, apply now for PBS' forthcoming...
Gossiplist says Verne Troyer was on e.
Gossiplist says Verne Troyer was on e. In its e.mail newsletter, Gossiplist offers some "dirt on The Surreal Life." Specifically, the site reports that, during...
one of Kelly's jobs is Apprentice-whoring.
one of Kelly's jobs is Apprentice-whoring. In a live Washington Post chat that's about as dynamic and engaging as he is, The Apprentice 2 winner...
Idol producers sue Peruvian show.
Idol producers sue Peruvian show. Ironically, the producers of a FOX show are suing another show for copyright infringement, for essentially stealing their ideas. Of...
Bachelorette 2's Meredith, Ian break up.
Bachelorette 2's Meredith, Ian break up. The couple that found one another on The Bachelorette 2 has split up. Meredith Phillips and Ian McKee did...

Paris Hilton won't be charged with theft.
Paris Hilton won't be charged with theft. Paris Hilton won't be charged with theft for allegedly stealing a copy of her own sex tape from...
Simon overheard saying "there is very little talent in the pool of contestants."
Simon overheard saying "there is very little talent in the pool of contestants." If a Page Six item is to be believed, Simon Cowell isn't...
actor, comedian Chris Wylde auditions on American Idol 4 under his birth name.
actor, comedian Chris Wylde auditions on American Idol 4 under his birth name. Last night, comedian, actor, and one-time Trading Spaces "celebrity" Chris Wylde was...
Martha Stewart will host Apprentice; both versions will cast in New York City Friday.
Martha Stewart will host Apprentice; both versions will cast in New York City Friday.The rumors are true: Martha Stewart will host an edition of The...

report says Idol judge security increased.
report says Idol judge security increased. In what may be the stupidest American Idol 4 story written to date, UPI reports that producers "are boosting...
Nescafe giving away Apprentice coffee.
Nescafe giving away Apprentice coffee. Before last night's episode of The Apprentice 3, Nescafe was already pitching its coffee, which was featured during the episode....
because of increasing and record-setting ratings, Bravo extends Project Runway run.
because of increasing and record-setting ratings, Bravo extends Project Runway run. Project Runway has continued to take off for Bravo, and the show "continues to...