CBS has announced the air dates for Survivor Millennials vs. Gen X’s premiere and Big Brother 18’s finale. Both shows will be 90 minutes each.
Archives for June 2016
Review: The Sex Factor, an awful reality competition
A review of XHamster’s reality competition series The Sex Factor, which is so badly produced, it makes free online porn seem like high art by comparison.
A ranking of Big Brother US and Canada winners, updated
A Big Brother fan has updated his rankings of winners for the US and Canadian versions of the show to include the winners from CBS’ Big Brother 17 and Global’s Big Brother Canada 4, which had an unusual outcome of two winners, brothers… continue reading
9 questions about American Ninja Warrior qualifying rounds, answered
As the American Ninja Warrior qualifying rounds continue, a behind-the-scenes look at ANW’s casting, production, course construction, hosting and more.
Tickled, out today, is a terrifying, Catfish-like documentary about tickling
In Tickled, a new documentary that’s being compared to Catfish, investigating competitive tickling videos leads a journalist into a world of legal threats.
Learn more and watch the trailer.
Drag Race All-Stars 2 cast, date announced
Logo has announced the cast and air date for RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race 2. Half of the returning drag queens come from season five.
How the changes to Home Free left it free of season one’s joy
Home Free was a surprise last summer: a light competition with an emotional, uplifting conclusion to each episode. The show returned tonight on Fox, and the premiere of the second season was a major letdown, as the series transitioned into a more typical—and far… continue reading
Battle of the Block replaced but may return; BB18 cast called “really diverse”
Big Brother 18 will not feature the Battle of the Block competition, which has been replaced by a new challenge. Also, the BB18 house has a new pool.
A first look at American Tarzan, a competition race through the jungle
American Tarzan, Discovery’s new competition reality series, sends seven men and women onto an island to tackle challenges produced by nature itself.
Big Brother cast member repeatedly used anti-gay slurs on social media
Corey Brooks, a cast member on Big Brother 18, repeatedly used anti-gay slurs casually on social media back in 2011 and 2012. In one post, he wrote in reply to another person, “You would know about taking it the hard way. Fag”, and… continue reading
CBS announces 12 Big Brother 18 cast members
CBS has announced 12 new Big Brother 18 houseguests, including two siblings of former houseguests, who will compete on BB18.
All 60 reality hosts and 230 unscripted shows eligible for an Emmy
Emmy nomination voting began yesterday, and as part of that process, the Television Academy has released its nominating ballots, showing all of the people and television shows eligible for nominations, in addition to technical categories, such as cinematography, directing, and editing…. continue reading
How Mygrations followed 20 people across the Serengeti
How was Mygrations produced? An interview with National Geographic Channel executive that covers everything from safety to the size of the crew.
CBS cancels live Big Brother cast reveal because of Orlando shooting
CBS has cancelled the live cast reveal scheduled for midday Monday, citing the Sunday mass shooting in Orlando. The cast will instead be announced Tuesday.
The Voice’s Christina Grimmie shot and killed after concert
Christina Grimmie, who placed third on The Voice season 6, was shot and killed while signing autographs after a concert in Orlando.