The Real World Austin‘s Danny Jamieson and Melinda Stolp married two years ago, but may now be split up. The good people at Crushable are tracking their relationship, noting that Melinda has “posted pics of her making out with another guy on her Facebook page, and he’s yet to mention her as he competes in… continue reading
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Charges against man who punched Real World Austin’s Danny may be dropped
The man who punched Danny Jamison in the face during the first episode of The Real World Austin may not be prosecuted. The judge “said he probably would bar prosecutors from pursuing aggravated assault charges against” Ryan Getman, who was arrested because of footage MTV provided, the Austin-American Statesman reported. That’s because of “the legal… continue reading
Wes and Johanna selling “dumb and poseurish” t-shirts on a “dumpy little site”
TVgasm points us to a new destination on the web: Wes and Johanna’s “dumpy little site” where they’re selling “dumb and poseurish” t-shirts. The Real World Austin couple is selling shirts that were inspired by, well, themselves. Why would someone part with their money for a shirt that says “Made in Peru” or “Made in… continue reading
Real World Austin house still being converted
Having just arrived in Austin, I checked into my hotel, walked outside, and realized that I’d accidentally booked myself into a hotel that’s essentially across the street from The Real World Austin house, which was first revealed to the world last January, after reality blurred revealed the show was coming to the city. It’s impossible… continue reading
Was Austin’s Wes attacked by a kangaroo during Challenge filming in Australia?
Yesterday, a new Challenge began on MTV. But yet another season has already been produced, filming last month in Australia. And a rumor is spreading online that, during production, Real World Austin star Wes was seriously injured by a kangaroo. The source of that information, however, tells reality blurred that the story is not true…. continue reading
MTV didn’t pay for Melinda’s ring; Danny doesn’t want a Newlyweds-type series
Fresh off of the confrontational and entertaining reunion, Danny and Melinda from The Real World Austin stopped by my sleepy town to lecture a few hundred college students about safe sex, STDs, self-esteem, and responsible drinking. The irony of all that aside, they also cleared up a number of persistent rumors, or at least gave… continue reading
Real World Austin, called a “colossal bore” and the “worst season ever,” ends tonight
Despite the drunken violence and run-ins with the cops, when The Real World Austin ends tonight at 10 p.m. ET, it seems that many people won’t exactly be crying. The Austin-American Statesman’s Diane Holloway sums up criticism for this season, noting that the “general consensus among fans and episode recappers is that it has been… continue reading
Real World Austin women are in Stuff; Trishelle and Tonya appear on Playboy
A bunch of ex-Real World women are baring some or all of their bodies this month. Using Kill Reality as a hook, Playboy online is offering nude pictures [NSFW; duh] of “vixens Trishelle Cannatella and Tonya Cooley.” Trying to identify which picture is of which woman is difficult, because their faces both look like they… continue reading
Johanna wearing Gamma Phi Beta letters despite quitting the sorority
Real World Austin cast member Johanna has earned the ire of her former sorority. Apparently, the sorority shirts she wears on the show aren’t acceptable attire for a former sorority member like her. reality blurred received a copy of a statement sent by Gamma Phi Beta Sorority that says Johanna both resigned and had her… continue reading
Video leads to arrest, indictment of Austin attacker
The man who allegedly broke Danny Jamieson’s face has been arrested and indicted. Video footage of the fight led to the arrest of Ryan Richard Getman. He “was arrested after still pictures were extracted from the video MTV had of the fight,” and “was indicted for two counts of aggravated assault in June,” according to… continue reading
Real World Austin will become a chain Mexican restaurant, store
The home of The Real World Austin‘s debauchery, or at least the hangovers following the debauchery, will become a chain restaurant and a store. “The building’s owner, Will Houston, has already re-leased both wings of the tourist stop,” according to The Daily Texan. The cast’s quarters, on the west side, will soon be a location… continue reading
Austin officials happy with MTV portrayal, which is worth $20 million
One of The Real World Austin‘s seven strangers was welcomed to the city with a punch to the face in the middle of a street. Despite that, and despite the cast’s drunken, sexual antics, the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau is happy with the show so far. The organization’s marketing and communications director, Cynthia Maddox,… continue reading
Johanna’s mug shot published
The first episode of The Real World Austin included a cast member having his skull broken in a street brawl, and that seems hard to top. But as the previews showed, and reports out of Austin have told us, there’s more to come. As a preview, The Smoking Gun provides the mug shot of Johanna… continue reading
Real World Austin debuts with a street fight with locals
The Real World Austin debuted last night with a literal bang, as Danny got punched in the head by someone in the street and literally broke his face. If you missed the action, the show repeats many times over the next few days. Danny, the cast member who was hit, told the Boston Herald that,… continue reading
American Eagle supplied clothes to Austin cast; “nymph” cast member talks about her experience.
If the cast The Real World Austin cast members look like they just walked off the set of a catalog photo shoot for a cheap imitation version of Abercrombie, there’s a reason: American Eagle is “the exclusive apparel sponsor of the Austin edition of the MTV reality series,” according to the Austin Business Journal, which… continue reading
Austin cast members were forced to buy their own liquor.
With just under a week to go until the debut of The Real World Austin, the AP looks at the new season and the series. Most of the revelations won’t be even remotely interesting to someone who’s been half-conscious of the series’ previous 15 seasons. There’s a batphone the cast has to call when they… continue reading
Austin filming ends this week; show will bring $20 million in publicity to the city.
Austin filming ends this week; show will bring $20 million in publicity to the city. The Real World Austin is wrapping production this week, and the seven strangers will soon make the transition from unknown 20-somethings to people who make their livings as former Real World cast members. The cast got an early taste of… continue reading
Austin house interior, cast revealed.
Austin house interior, cast revealed. We’ve known what the exterior of The Real World Austin house looks like for a while now, but to those of us who haven’t hooked up with a cast member, the inside is still a mystery. This month’s Austin magazine, however, reveals all. It also gives brief bios of the… continue reading
Real World Austin cast will work making a documentary about a band during SXSW.
Real World Austin cast will work making a documentary about a band during SXSW. The Dallas Morning News reports on some Real World Austin rumors, such as the location of the house, which we’ve known since January. But the paper does have some specific details about the cast’s job. Blog SXSW Baby has already reported… continue reading
Real World Austin cast photographed.
Real World Austin cast photographed. Two things we know about The Real World Austin cast: They’re really good at sticking their faces in front of non-MTV cameras, and they are no strangers to liquor. Also, they kind of look exactly like the casts from the past few seasons. TheRealWorldAustin.com’s cast sightings photo gallery shows the… continue reading