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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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…. 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… 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… 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,… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… continue reading