The original version of Chopped was much different, because Food Network asked the show’s creators to turn it into an insane Fox-like competition. They did.
Archives for September 2019
A Real Housewives spin-off is coming to Peacock. But what will it be?
I’d love to see an all-star Real Housewives series, perhaps combined with Road Rules.
Another white Bachelor, BiP’s same-sex engagement, AGT’s ‘best final’ ever, and Bring the Funny’s end
Recaps, news, and thoughts about the Bachelor in Paradise finale, America’s Got Talent’s final performances, and Bring the Funny’s finale and first season.
DWTS has a brand-new set and live voting. It still feels old and creaky.
A recap of the Dancing with the Stars season 28 premiere, which introduced the show’s new set and live voting, but otherwise felt unchanged.
American Ninja Warrior winner: Who is the show’s second $1 million winner in 11 seasons?
After 21 people made it through stage two, only two actually completed stage three: Drew Drechsel and Daniel Gil, who went on to American Ninja Warrior’s stage 4 and faced off for the $1 million.
Surviving R. Kelly on Netflix, American Idol reunion, Live Rescue’s new host, and more reality TV this week
Among the reality TV premiering this week: Live PD and The Circus return, plus Kelly Clarkson will have Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Justin Guarini as her guests on her new talk show.
Reality TV Emmy winners: RuPaul ties Jeff Probst, Queer Eye wins again
Emmys for all but one reality TV and nonfiction category were presented this weekend. Here’s who won.
American Ninja Warrior will have its second-ever winner. We know because NBC spoiled it.
NBC has revealed that someone will win $1 million on American Ninja Warrior this Monday, though there are 21 people who’ve made it to stage three, and it could be any of them.
How Queer Eye’s editors work together to ‘help the audience connect with the hero’
Three of Queer Eye’s Emmy-winning (and once again Emmy-nominated) editors discuss their process of taking raw footage of the Fab Five and turning it into episodes for Netflix.
Songland has been selling music and rating well, so it will return for season 2
NBC’s summer songwriting competition will return for a second season, and is now casting—and perhaps even filming season 2.
A Bravo reality star pled guilty to assaulting his nanny. His punishment: a $500 fine, no prison
The Bravo reality star faced three years in prison and a $2,500 fine, but pled guilty to a lesser charge and received a suspended 30-day sentence.
Why A Chef’s Life ended, and details about Vivian Howard’s new show
Vivian Howard’s series A Chef’s Life ended last fall. But she’s coming back to PBS in early 2020 with a new series that has a different focus.
Survivor Island of the Idols cast and twist details revealed
Survivor Diaz-Twine and Rob Mariano will teach, test, and negotiate with Survivor Island of the Idols contestants who visit them and their giant heads.
Are You the One and Bachelor in Paradise: Which way will queer representation go?
MTV’s groundbreaking and joyously queer season of AYTO has been low-rated. Will that lead MTV to follow in the fearful footsteps of The Bachelor franchise?
From the Brady Bunch house to Terrace House: all the reality TV premiering this week
Ken Burns’ Country Music, Teen Mom 2, and Rachel Lindsay’s new MTV series are among more than 15 reality shows and 10 documentaries coming to TV this week.