A memorial service for Cornelia Marie captain and Deadliest Catch star Phil Harris is being broadcast live on the Internet tonight as part of the show’s second-annual Catchcon gathering. Harris died in early February, and his death will be part of the current season of the show. Catchcon takes place all day tomorrow and includes… continue reading
Archives for April 2010
Hidden immunity idols will return in Survivor 21, but with a change due to Russell
Survivor‘s 21st season (which is heading to Nicaragua) will again include hidden immunity idols, but they won’t be hidden in the same way we’ve seen for the past few seasons thanks to Russell Hantz. The near-downpour of idols has changed the game these past few seasons, both in good ways (some great TV) and in… continue reading
Amanda slapped down by the Villains’ alliance
If you think hidden immunity idols have ruined Survivor, or at least think their time has come and gone, you may be right, but thankfully, they were around to give us the events of last night, specifically the single weirdest thing I’ve ever seen on the show: Amanda and Danielle’s quasi-wrestling slap-fight for a clue… continue reading
RuPaul’s Drag Race renewed as second-season finale leads to absurd charges of racism
RuPaul’s Drag Race ended its second season this week, as RuPaul chose Tyra Sanchez, aka James Moss, as the winner over Raven, aka David Petruschin, the runner-up, a controversial decision that has caused some fans to moronically accuse RuPaul of racism. The finale was the network’s most-watched show ever, with 633,000 viewers. Because of that,… continue reading
Survivor is Canada’s most-popular TV show, leading American Idol
Canadians can’t apply for Survivor, but they certainly watch it: Survivor Heroes vs. Villains is the most-popular TV show in Canada, although American Idol is a close second despite the fact that Canadians have (update:had) their own Idol. CanWest reports that 2.9 million Canadians watch, which “makes Survivor the most-watched weekly TV program in the… continue reading
Top Chef Masters preview spoils episode
Bravo had a special punishment last night for those who watch commercials and don’t fast-forward through them: a preview for next week’s Top Chef Masters gave away the results of the episode that was currently airing, one that featured the cast of Modern Family. In the preview, annoying Bravo voiceover guy (his voice inexplicably transitions… continue reading
Matty pled not guilty to conspiracy to distribute oxycodone
Big Brother 9‘s Matthew McDonald was “arraigned Wednesday after being indicted Tuesday on a charge of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone,” and pled not guilty, the AP reports. Citing “a person familiar with the investigation,” the AP reports that “authorities allege that McDonald supplied oxycodone to ‘Big Brother 9’ winner Adam Jasinski.” Adam also pled not… continue reading
American Idol product placement interrupted by Siobhan Magnus’ exit
Glass blower Siobhan Magnus exited American Idol last night, which was unsurprising because she’s a better singer than TV personality; she’s too awkward for people to warm up to her, which is why we now have a relatively bland group remaining. Siobhan was in the bottom three–which was formed after dramatic and pointless pairing of… continue reading
Top Model’s Miss J was on diverted flight
America’s Next Top Model judge and runway coach Miss J. Alexander was on the flight diverted to Maine on its way from Paris to New York when another passenger claimed to have explosives and a fake passport. “I’ve got to go straight to hair and makeup. I’ve got to be on set at 4:20. This… continue reading
Survivor Fiji’s Boo cited for battering a woman
For the third time in a week, a CBS reality star has been accused by police of battering a woman. This time, it’s fifth-place Survivor Fiji cast member Kenward “Boo” Bernis, who “has been cited in Louisiana after cops say he battered a woman inside a bar restroom over the weekend,” TMZ reports. He “is… continue reading
DWTS ratings hit season low without Kate Gosselin
Whether they loved her or just wanted to see her fail, some viewers clearly tuned in to Dancing with the Stars for Kate Gosselin, because after she was voted out, ratings fell. Monday’s first Kate-less episode was the most-popular show of the night with around 20 million viewers, but “with adults 18-49 it was a… continue reading
Jake Pavelka dumped by Dancing with the Stars voters
Jake Pavelka’s unbottoned shirt, pantsless cha cha, constant updates on Twitter, and Bachelor exposure couldn’t keep him on Dancing with the Stars 10, as voters dumped a reality star for the second week in a row. With Vienna looking on, Jake choked up when he called his pro partner Chelsie Hightower “one of my best… continue reading
Bret Michaels critical but stable; Trump says, “forget the show … I just hope he makes it”
Bret Michaels’ team revealed yesterday that he “remains in critical but stable condition” and “[t]est results indicate a setback in Bret Michaels condition a side effect from the brain hemorrhage called hyponatremia a lack of sodium in the body which leads to seizures.” As to his hemorrhage, the update said, “Many people are speculating Michaels… continue reading
Big Brother 9’s Matt arrested for beating up, threatening pregnant fiancee; indicted for selling drugs with Adam
Big Brother 9‘s Matthew McDonald was indicted today for being part of winner Adam Jasinksi’s drug ring, and separately was arrested for threatening his pregnant fiancée who he’d previously been arrested for beating up. Today, Matt “was indicted in federal court in Massachusetts today for allegedly participating in a drug ring run by … Adam… continue reading
American Idol 9 tour dates, cities announced
The American Idol 9 tour featuring the show’s top 10 finalists will begin July 1 with tickets on sale starting May 14. The show’s web site now has a list of the 49 cities it will visit (one less than last year) from July to mid-September.
Amazing Race producers casting Catch Me (a TAR knock-off?) for ABC
The producers of The Amazing Race are casting for a pilot of a new ABC reality series that sounds like a knock-off of The Amazing Race with a little bit of The Mole thrown in. The show, Catch Me, is described as a “heart stopping reality competition” and it “is currently searching for outgoing, dynamic… continue reading
American Loggers cast member David “Davey” McLaughlin died
American Loggers cast member David “Davey” McLaughlin died Friday at age 45, apparently of complications due to diabetes. The results of an autopsy will be released today. His boss, Rudy Pelletier, told the Bangor Daily News, “He could not control his diabetes. He was having problems. We had to release him [from work] from time… continue reading
Trump: Amazing Race “doesn’t deserve” its Emmys
Apprentice star Donald Trump says that another Sunday night reality series, The Amazing Race, doesn’t deserve its seven Emmys for best reality competition series. “It’s a shame that ‘Amazing Race’ keeps winning, because it doesn’t deserve to win it. It wins every year because they know how to politic the Emmys,” he told The Hollywood… continue reading
LuAnn de Lesseps’ single “Money Can’t Buy You Class” is as amazing as it sounds
There’s a reason why The Real Housewives of New York are at the top of the Bravo heap: they are ridiculous. It’s not just the fights–though those can be good, and not at all in a drunken Real World way–but the nonstop parade of absurdity. This season, we’ve had moments such as Ramona’s insane alien… continue reading
SYTYCD all-stars revealed, top 24 spoiled
So You Think You Can Dance‘s season seven extreme makeover includes the return of 12 former finalists who will be randomly paired with the top 10 this year, and Fox officially announced who they are late Friday, following Nigel Lythgoe revealing the list slowly on Twitter. The returnees are Stephen “tWitch” Boss, Comfort Fedoke, Courtney… continue reading