Hanukkah is coming to an end and Christmas is a week away, and TV is settling into its winter nap. I, for one, welcome the break, because 2010 brings Idol and a whole lot more. The Past The third week in December included a Playboy appearance by an Amazing Race cast member, more gay porn …
God was busy with reality shows this week: After being given all the credit for Russell’s SYTYCD win, he had to pick sides in Survivor Samoa‘s reward challenge. But how does one choose between prayer warriors and someone who’s praying? Picking sides was the theme of the episode: Choosing teams for the reward challenge may …
Simon Cowell wants to bring his show X Factor to the US, and persistent rumors that he’d leave American Idol for that show are back. Simon “is considering standing down as presenter of American Idol, which appears on the Fox network in the US, after its next season,” The Times reports. However, the paper says …
Gym teacher Brad Ferro has apologized for punching Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, and his act of violence was not broadcast as part of MTV’s Jersey Shore last night, despite the network’s previous willingness to show violence. Earlier in the week, MTV said in a statement, “What happened to Snooki was a crime and obviously extremely disturbing. …
At long last, we know who the Top Chef Las Vegas fan favorite is: Kevin Gillespie and his very popular beard. He received $10,000 for beating fan favorite runner-up Bryan Voltaggio, and with the $45,000 that he received during quickfire challenges, third-place Kevin was rewarded for his work on the show. Both Kevin and Bryan …
Duncan Roy, a cast member on Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew, which ends its first season on Sunday night, says Dr. Drew didn’t know anything about sex addiction, and instead would repeat what a real sex therapist said. In an essay about his experiences, Roy also claims that one cast member, Kari Ann Peniche, failed …
Big Brother 9 winner Adam Jaskinski is out of jail after almost two months, having been granted release with conditions: He “has been released for inpatient substance abuse treatment after posting bail,” The AP reports. Adam’s “parents also have agreed to be responsible for him as he receives the treatment as a condition of his …