the alliance whacks Gretchen. On the day Gretchen was profiled by her local paper, the Richard-led alliance shockingly stabbed her in the back. Also in Survivor news, Rudy goes fishing.
even Big Brother’s slipping ratings have helped CBS.For the first time since the 1994 Olympics, CBS was on top in the 18 to 49 demo in the ratings, thanks to Survivor and Big Brother. That’s despite the fact that wondering “Will Karen run out of Kleenex?” is about the most interesting thing about Big Brother, …
what reality TV shows should learn from one another.Confession: I sort of wrote this piece for Salon.com. But hey, it’s still a good analysis of what these shows are doing right and what they still need to learn.
WB orders 13 episodes of Making the Band: the female version.The WB will enter the reality TV fray next January with a Making the Band clone. Popstars will follow the formation of an all-female pop band. Spice Girls, anyone?
spoiler: O-Town changes brewing on Making the Band.[spoiler: highlight to read] Although it’s obvious that Ikaika hasn’t had the easiest time on Making the Band, E! Online’s Wanda reports that will actually leave the band because of his overbearing brother’s influence. Plus, Wanda confirms that the remaining five pick one of the original 25–not Bryan …
Stacey, B.B. to star in Survivor-themed Reebok commercials. During tonight’s Survivor, the first commercial featuring an ex-castaway Stacey will air. And soon, B.B. will also hawk the island’s official footwear in a 30-second spot.
just wait: Big Brother will get better. In Ironminds, Pamela Ribon dissects the show, and is optimistic about its future, saying it “will get more popular” as cast members are kicked off.
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In other words going from "American Idol for dancers" to "America's Next Top Dancer Apprentice" ?
I have a hard time believing that these people (mostly meaning those outside the Reba 4 alliance) are consistently this stupid. Constantly working against their own interests and never truly attempting to overthrow that alliance while they incessantly…
@Antonio, I agree about Amazing Race! That girl is unbelievable to her Dad. He is going absolutely as fast as he can. Yelling and telling him to Come on Dad is NOT HELPING. Have your heart attack when…
I'm really thrilled with the Amazing Race this season. The 90 minute episodes were wonderful because I liked practically all of the contestants except for that Anna Leigh. She was horrible to her father. Survivor on the other…
I agree I pretty much only want Katurah even though she has only worked against her interests, and Jake is a less deserving backstop. Why not root for the Yankees of Survivor, Dee/Austin/Drew? Just don't want to
I like everybody but Frankie. Whenever I see Frankie I think "Eww, not him again." I like Josh because he's such an emotional mess and every time he starts to cry I get a warm feeling all over…
Aw hell no…I can tolerate most of them, but Cody and Josh? The fiercest competition in the house will be to determine which one has the biggest ego. Ugh.
Danielle, Brittney, and Nicole are the only ones I care about seeing again. According to a tweet by Janelle, Rachel Reilly was passed over, she certainly would be considered a true BB legends, certainly one of the most…
Honestly, this has to be some of the worst game play in years. Katurah, Emily and Jake should have all voted for Dee or Austin, the fact that no one anticipated an idol being played is insanity. The…
@Michael, Yeah, we knew right away he was gonna tell Dee.... UGH!
@Melissa, YES! Don't do a great strategic move and tell everyone right after! Save it til the end!! I thought they all knew Julie had one! But I guess it was just those few.
So axing studio based shows then in favour of on location challenges?
Drew immediately figured out that Austin had told their plan to Dee and Dee had told it to Julie, and he knows she has an idol. And yet every vote went to Julie except her vote against Emily.…
Excellent alliteration! I really wish Emily had just kept her mouth shut. Boasting about big moves that you pulled off should be saved for final tribal council. I'm soooo sad to see her go. Dee is a daft…
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I think there are some really strong players--Danielle, Cody, Taylor, Xavier--and some really annoying people. I can't think of a more representative cast for the mess that is Big Brother.