Ingrid, aka Jane Schmo, figures it out. Ingrid Wiese, aka Jane Schmo on the Joe Schmo 2, knew the show was fake, but didn’t say anything. She said she became suspicious during the casting process: “I didn’t think the other… continue reading
Archives for June 2004
Al Sharpton will host Spike TV show.
Al Sharpton will host Spike TV show. Al Sharpton will soon be using his presidential campaign experience to do more than just host Saturday Night Live. He’ll soon be applying his skills and expertise in a new position as he… continue reading
Trista Rehn says she isn’t sure why all Bachelor relationships have failed.
Trista Rehn says she isn’t sure why all Bachelor relationships have failed. ABC’s cornerstone reality series The Bachelor has produced zero successful relationships, while both seasons of The Bachelorette have produced, so far, happy couples. The first Bachelorette, Trista Rehn,… continue reading
Contender producer says “Fox never had this idea”; exec asks, “What is original?”
Contender producer says “Fox never had this idea”; exec asks, “What is original?” One of the producers of NBC’s The Contender says that FOX blatantly ripped off his idea when they created their own boxing show: “I’ve been working on… continue reading
The Real World San Diego ends tonight.
The Real World San Diego ends tonight. The drama that was The Real World San Diego ends tonight at 10 p.m. ET on MTV. Tonight’s episode, the 26th, will apparently include Robin Hibbard’s appearance in court for hitting a Marine,… continue reading
study finds that reality TV sex, violence, profanity increased 52 percent since 2000.
study finds that reality TV sex, violence, profanity increased 52 percent since 2000. In the four years since reality TV hit the networks, the shows’ content has become 52 percent more sexual, more violent, and more profane, according to a… continue reading
Paige Davis denies having breasts mauled at fundraiser, but Page Six says pics exist.
Paige Davis denies having breasts mauled at fundraiser, but Page Six says pics exist. Trading Spaces host and Broadway star Paige Davis is getting hammered by The New York Post’s Page Six, which today calls her a liar. Last week… continue reading
Sir Alan will do UK Apprentice for free.
Sir Alan will do UK Apprentice for free. Sir Alan M. Sugar, Donald Trump’s doppelganger on the UK’s version of The Apprentice, will do the show for free. Demonstrating an ego approaching Trump’s, he explains this to the New York… continue reading
MTV will reinvent reality TV with convention-less dramatic reality series Laguna Beach.
MTV will reinvent reality TV with convention-less dramatic reality series Laguna Beach. The network that ushered in the modern era of reality television is planning to reinvent the genre. MTV is planning Laguna Beach, an unscripted reality series that will… continue reading
Amber donates her bikinis to a museum.
Amber donates her bikinis to a museum. Survivor All Stars winner Amber Brkich has donated the bikinis she wore on the show to a Pennsylvania museum. The, um, Beaver Area Historical Museum in western Pennsylvania is the proud owner of… continue reading
Fantasia enters Billboard charts at number 10 and will be number one next week.
Fantasia enters Billboard charts at number 10 and will be number one next week. American Idol 3‘s Fantasia–she’s now just known by her first name–has entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 10 with her single “I Believe”. The… continue reading
Italy’s Big Brother, Grande Fratello, is Europe’s most popular version of the show.
Italy’s Big Brother, Grande Fratello, is Europe’s most popular version of the show. With more than one-sixth of Italy’s population tuning in to Grande Fratello, the nation’s version of Big Brother, the show is the most popular incarnation in Europe…. continue reading
FOX clones include Rock Star-like show that will look for new TLC member.
FOX clones include Rock Star-like show that will look for new TLC member. FOX is challenging ABC and CBS by creating clones of two of the other networks’ newest reality TV shows. First, FOX will air an unnamed show that,… continue reading
third UK Popstars may look for a male/female duo instead of a group.
third UK Popstars may look for a male/female duo instead of a group. The UK’s ITV is bringing back Popstars for a third season, although it may not follow the format of the first two seasons. “One of the formats… continue reading
The Restaurant’s Rocco: “I am an acclaimed chef and a local and national celebrity.”
Restaurant’s Rocco: “I am an acclaimed chef and a local and national celebrity.” Being sued has apparently caused Rocco DiSpirito to develop a god complex, or at least a complex that involves others worshipping him on his high, high pedestal…. continue reading