ABC got “thousands of e-mails and letters…saying they wanted…Bob back.” The Bachelorette‘s Bob Guiney, who has lost 40 pounds and signed a book deal since his appearance on the show, will be back on ABC this fall as the star of The Bachelor 4. ABC’s entertainment president says the network received “thousands of E-mails and… continue reading
Archives for May 2003
next up: The Real World San Diego.
next up: The Real World San Diego. Open calls continue this weekend for the 14th season of The Real World. Those selected will head to California, the show’s third visit to the state, and live in San Diego, according to The Boston Herald (second item). The paper reports Hundreds of aspiring reality TV stars” showed… continue reading
GLAAD okay with Boy Meets Boy, which will reward straight men if selected.
GLAAD okay with Boy Meets Boy; prize goes to straight men if selected. Bravo’s upcoming Boy Meets Boy, a sort of Joe Millionaire with gay men and twists of its own, is getting raves from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. The organization’s spokesman says “[g]ays do not necessarily have to be protected from… continue reading
Trading Spaces site writer says “about 25 percent hate it or can’t live with it.”
Trading Spaces site writer says “about 25 percent hate it or can’t live with it.” Homeowners who loathed the work the Trading Spaces designers did in their rooms bitch to the Washington Post. Kim Riggles, a homeowner turned writer for the Homeowner Updates section of the show’s site, says that “only about 25 percent hate… continue reading
Global Extremes crew begins climb to Everest summit, will air Sunday.
Global Extremes crew begins climb to Everest summit, will air Sunday. After setbacks and delays due to weather problems and a rescue mission to help another team that their own team leader with a concussion, the Global Extremes: Mt. Everest crew began climbing to the summit of the mountain yesterday, the 50th anniversary of the… continue reading
The Amazing Race 4 debuts tonight.
The Amazing Race 4 debuts tonight. Twelve teams of two begin their race around the world for $1 million as The Amazing Race 4 debuts tonight at 8 p.m. ET with a 90-minute premiere. For the first time, the show won’t be up against heavy time-slot competition as it takes over Survivor‘s position, airing opposite… continue reading
CBS won’t let Jenna be in PETA ad.
CBS won’t let Jenna be in PETA ad. CBS will not allow Survivor Amazon winner Jenna Morasca to be in an ad for PETA. Jenna “had agreed to slip into a fake fur bikini … for a PETA print ad. According to a PETA rep, everything was good to go, until CBS execs pulled out… continue reading
American Juniors hasn’t found judges.
American Juniors hasn’t found judges. Although it debuts next Wednesday, FOX’s American Juniors, a spin-off of American Idol that will feature kids 6 to 13 competing for a spot in a five-person group, doesn’t have any judges yet. Among those under consideration: Lionel Richie, Gladys Knight, and–gasp–Paula Abdul. The show’s producer tells the New York… continue reading
Star Jones receives “vicious” e.mail about Ruben; Ruben says he’s healthy.
Star Jones receives “vicious” e.mail about Ruben; Ruben says he’s healthy. The View co-host Star Jones says she’s received about 500 “vicious” e.mail messages about her support American Idol 2 winner Ruben Studdard. On the show yesterday, she said, “I have never received such vicious e-mails … ‘Take Ruben and go back to Africa,’ vicious… continue reading
possible future season of The Amazing Race may include international teams.
possible future season of The Amazing Race may include international teams. The Amazing Race 4 debuts tomorrow night, but host Phil Keoghan is already discussing the possibility of a fifth season, one that could include international teams. In an interview, during which he reveals the starting point of the race and first place the teams… continue reading
NBC’s Fame debuts tonight.
NBC’s Fame debuts tonight. A week after the conclusion of American Idol, NBC is debuting its talent-search reality TV show, called Fame, at 8 p.m. ET tonight. Like the film and TV series with the same name, it involves Debbie Allen. The 10-episode show “will chronicle Allen’s attempts to recruit multi-talented performers (ages 16 and… continue reading
Bravo will air gay dating show that has some straight men pretending to be gay.
Bravo will air gay dating show that has some straight men pretending to be gay. In July, Bravo will air Boy Meets Boy, “American television’s first primetime gay-themed reality dating series” that “features an eligible man looking for love in a pool of 15 potential mates,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. However, like Joe Millionaire,… continue reading
Big Brother Africa, featuring house guests from 12 countries, began Sunday.
Big Brother Africa, featuring house guests from 12 countries, began Sunday. On Sunday, two days after the UK debuted its latest Big Brother (which earned Channel 4 record ratings), 12 people from 12 different countries entered the Big Brother Africa house in South Africa. As The Star reports, eviction voting will be by country; the… continue reading
Idol gossip: producer says last year’s finalists had more charisma; is Clay gay?
Idol gossip: last year’s finalists had more charisma; is Clay gay? American Idol 2 judge Randy Jackson says “last season’s group was a lot better, charisma-wise,” and the show’s producer Nigel Lythgoe agrees, saying “I’m a little disappointed in some of this year’s personalities.” Other gossip from the Charlotte Observer’s Leigh Dyer: Ruben “doesn’t like… continue reading
American Idol “is ratings crack for Fox”; “gamble pays off” for BMG.
American Idol “is ratings crack for Fox”; “gamble pays off” for BMG. With its continued success, American Idol is “ratings crack for Fox,” a network executive “with ties to” the show tells the New York Times. The paper asks if “the show’s reliance on a brand of pop music some find stale could turn off… continue reading
Bravo Canada show looking for guys who want to learn how to strip.
Bravo Canada show looking for guys who want to learn how to strip. Bravo! Canada is looking for a few good men over 21 who are willing to strip. Strip Search “is auditioning ordinary Canadian men who think they could become part of a sexy but classy Las Vegas style revue,” the show’s site says…. continue reading
Road Rules 12 debuts tonight.
Road Rules 12 debuts tonight. Road Rules: South Pacific, the 12th season of the show, debuts tonight at 10 p.m. ET. MTV says the show will follow the six cast members as they “[take] the RV on a wild ride through Fiji, Tahiti and the extreme sports capital of the world, New Zealand.” Once again,… continue reading
“designers cut” Trading Spaces episodes, marathon, air Monday.
“designers cut” Trading Spaces episodes, marathon, air today. Starting at noon on Memorial Day, today, Trading Spaces will air a 14 hour marathon, with some episodes repeating during that time. The six prime-time episodes will include the designers’ “commentary on their experiences while shooting these episodes.” Doug, Kia, and Hildi are participating. Also, the second… continue reading
nearly 40 million watch end of finale; FOX investigating tallies, blames Ryan.
nearly 40 million watch end of finale; FOX investigating tallies, blames Ryan. Nearly 40 million people watched the end of the American Idol 2 finale to see Ruben Studdard crowned the winner. During the rest of the show, 33.7 million people watched, which was 600,000 more than watched the Academy Awards, The AP reports. In… continue reading
Simon won’t return for third season, says Clay knew results backstage.
Simon won’t return for third season, says Clay knew results backstage. Simon Cowell says American Idol 2 runner-up Clay Aiken “saw the names about five minutes before he was due to go out [on stage]. … Ryan Seacrest is so thick–there’s two names to remember, he has to have them written down!” Clay denied seeing… continue reading