It’s almost spring, not that I can tell in Florida. But that means it’s time for a new slate of reality series to debut, in addition to those that debuted in the winter and are still lingering, like crusty, dirty snow (shows that are still airing are listed on the winter debut schedule). All times… continue reading
Archives for February 2008
Alaina, Alexandrea, Jason, and Robbie leave; Alaina refuses to sing; Robbie’s hair defended
One of American Idol‘s weirdest traditions is having eliminated contestants sing. For one, they’ve been eliminated; that means voters don’t want to hear that person sing, yet that’s what they do. In addition, the contestant is usually sad or even crying, and thus it’s even harder than usual for them to sing well. Last night,… continue reading
More hateful bile spews from the Big Brother 9 house
If there’s a near-universal truth for Big Brother contestants, it’s that they’re often ugly people regardless of their external characteristics. Man, woman, straight, gay–they can be full of bile. Perhaps this is the way many human beings are, and having cameras on people 24/7 just reveals it to the world. Maybe the house that does… continue reading
Oprah’s Big Give debuts Sunday
On Sunday, Oprah Winfrey will try to conquer reality TV with Oprah’s Big Give, which debuts at 9 p.m. ET on ABC. The eight-episode series is a competition between 10 people who work “to change the lives of complete strangers in the most creative and dramatic ways,” according to ABC. In the first episode, for… continue reading
Ruben Studdard, Graham Colton, Ferras performing American Idol 7 multiple exit songs
Instead of just overplaying one song throughout the season, American Idol 7‘s producers have decided to go with multiple songs. First there was Ferras’ “Hollywood’s Not America”, which was used during the Hollywood round, and now Graham Colton’s “Best Days” is being used to kick off the top 24 losers. For the top 12, though,… continue reading
Billy Ray Cyrus will host Nashville Star 6, which is currently casting
When Nashville Star moves to NBC for its sixth season this summer, it will again have a new host, and that person is Billy Ray Cyrus. He announced that on The Tonight Show last night, and said some ambiguous and incomprehensible things about the new season. “This year it is all about the dream, about… continue reading
Adam was once arrested, convicted for posession of marijuana, report says
Big Brother 9 houseguest Adam Jasinski, who was recently fired from his job for his comments he made on the show, was once arrested for pot possession. But he didn’t just have a joint; instead, he was “arrested and convicted after being charged with possession of more than 20 pounds of marijuana,” Star magazine reports…. continue reading
Julie Chen promises “a surprise … and a new chapter” for Big Brother 9
At the end of Big Brother 9‘s third elimination, Julie Chen revealed that “the evicted couple will get a surprise that no one will see coming, and a new chapter will begin for this season of Big Brother.” That evicted couple is Amanda and Alex, and considering that the first evicted couple, Sharon and her… continue reading
Project Runway loses Chris to find its real final three
Two weeks after its final challenge, Project Runway 4 now has its final three designers: Jillian Lewis, Christian Siriano, and Rami Kashou. Rami defeated Chris in a special runway show during which they each showed three pieces from their fashion week collections. Chris’ used real human hair and safety pins, among other things, and appeared… continue reading
Project Runway 5 auditions start in March
Auditions for Project Runway 5 will begin in March so the next season can tape in June, mentor Tim Gunn says. “We begin auditions next month. We always tape in June. So we have to get a great group of designers together if we’re going to start taping in June,” he told the AP. The… continue reading
Top 12 will perform Beatles songs for the first time in American Idol history
For the first time in American Idol‘s seven-year history, the show’s contestants will be permitted to sing songs by the Beatles, specifically those written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Those songs will be performed a week from Tuesday, when the top 12 perform for the first time. “It’s something we’ve waited for for seven… continue reading
Emmys will add a category for best reality show host
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will honor the best reality show host at the Emmys, according to a report. They will “add a category for reality TV host to its upcoming awards,” Variety reports, as the idea “was introduced at the recent retreat of the TV Academy board of governors and, according to… continue reading
Paula Abdul wants to hang front-runner David Archuleta’s headless body in her car
If he wasn’t already the obvious front-runner, David Archuleta’s performance of John Lennon’s Imagine was gave him front-runner status on American Idol 7 last night. “Dog, that’s one of the best vocals I’ve ever heard on this show,” Randy Jackson (who else?) told him. Simon Cowell said, “Right now, you’re the one to beat, and… continue reading
Allison, Amanda’s medical emergencies lead to temporary unity in the Big Brother 9 house
After some lame product placement for CBS’ Jericho disguised as a challenge that offered information about the outside world as its reward, Big Brother 9 got serious. Two houseguests were hospitalized Friday after having serious medical reactions to the “slop” diet they were on, and to the producers’ credit, they actually showed both reactions and… continue reading
Tyra Banks and Ashton Kutcher creating beauty pageant show for ABC
America’s Next Top Model producer Tyra Banks and Beauty and the Geek producer Ashton Kutcher are creating a reality competition for ABC that will focus on beauty pageant. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “The as-yet-untitled project will feature contestants competing in a beauty pageant. Naturally there’s a twist, but the network has requested that the… continue reading
Adam fired for “[causing] tremendous damage to” the United Autism Foundation
Big Brother 9 houseguest Adam Jasinski has apparently been fired from his job for comments he made in the house about autistic children. One advertiser has pulled its ads and another group asked for Adam’s termination and the cancellation of the show following his casual use of the term “retards” to refer to the kids… continue reading
Audition episodes on American Idol 8 will change as a result of low ratings
The low ratings for the audition episodes will result in a change to American Idol 8‘s auditions next year. “It won’t necessarily be anything radical; we just have to figure out how to start the show next year,” Fox exec Preston Beckman told Broadcasting & Cable. “The early part saw some erosion and then we… continue reading
Paris Hilton may look for a new best friend on a reality show
Although E! cancelled The Simple Life after its fifth season, Paris Hilton may return to reality television. The show, which will essentially be a search for a new Nicole Richie-esque sidekick, is “expected to be picked up by either MTV or VH1,” Us Weekly reports. An anonymous source told the magazine that “[t]he show is… continue reading
Flavor of Love 3 ratings down 8 percent
There may be a good reason for Flavor of Love 3 to be the last season of the show: viewers are tiring of Flavor Flav and his search for love. This season’s ratings are down 8 percent from the second season. The third season “premiere drew 2.8 million viewers, down from the 3.3 million the… continue reading
American Idol’s director may leave over “incident”
The man who has directed American Idol since its first season may be leaving the show after something occurred during on-set Thursday. Bruce Gowers “may be departing,” Variety reports, although “Particulars behind Gowers’ departure — and whether it’s permanent or a temporary hiatus — were tough to come by over the weekend; when word of… continue reading