ABC, Fox, and Bravo are moving forward with plans to film reality shows in person despite the risks, though they are making some changes to Shark Tank, The Masked Singer, and The Real Housewives of New York City.
Shark Tank
Shark Tank was very weird, from Lori’s Golden Ticket to ‘Chef Wonderful’
Lori Greiner has apparently opened her own Chocolate Factory and Kevin O’Leary is now a food YouTuber. Also, there was some unexpected breaking news.
Two ABC reality stars, two fatal crashes
Bachelor Chris Soules reached a plea deal over a crash that killed a man, while police are investigating a boat crash that killed two people and involved Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary’s boat.
Top Model Lisa D’Amato pitched on Shark Tank. Her off-camera co-founder wrote about it.
For a behind-the-scenes look at America’s Next Top Model all-stars winner Lisa D’Amato’s pitch of Dare-U-Go! on Shark Tank, read what Lisa’s secret co-founder had to say.
Cup Board Pro, pitched on Shark Tank by its creator’s kids, sold $1 million—and sold out
Firefighter Keith Young died from 9/11-related cancer before he could pitch Cup Board Pro on Shark Tank. Immediately after his kids Kaley, Keira, and Christian got an investment from all five sharks, it sold out.
A new way to buy Shark Tank products, and a new low for Shark Tank
Good news: You can easily buy products from Shark Tank. Bad news: Shark Tank’s ratings are way down.
Shark Tank renewed for season 10, Lori Greiner says
ABC hasn’t announced anything, but Lori Greiner tweeted the show has been renewed—and it is also currently casting.
Shark Tank’s Daymond John turned his philosophy into a book
You can download a free excerpt of Daymond’s new book from his web site.
Why Shark Tank changed its sharks’ seats and set
An interview with executive producer Clay Newbill, who says the sharks wanted to change seats.
What happens to Shark Tank when American Idol starts?
Shark Tank was move from Fridays and used as a magnet to draw reality viewers to Sunday nights, and now we know why: American Idol will take over the show’s Sunday timeslot in March.
Why Shark Tank was dedicated to Iain Anderson’s memory
Shark Tank season nine’s third episode, number 906, ended with a title card that said, “In loving memory of Iain Anderson.” Iain was the show’s accountant, and he died Sept. 10 from mesothelioma.
Shark Tank’s new set, and five other terrific changes
A show in its ninth season is a show in its ninth season; the format and formula are well-established and its audience, too, and it’s unlikely to morph into something brand new. The challenge is to stay fresh and interesting… continue reading
ABC moves Shark Tank to a new night, adds Bachelor and DWTS spin-offs
ABC has made a major change to one of its reality series, moving Shark Tank to a new night, and is also adding two new spin-off series.
Shark Tank is adding five guest sharks, including Bethenny Frankel
For the first time in its history, Shark Tank will have five guest sharks during one season. Season nine will swap in five new guest investors.
Shark Tank made a few subtle but terrific changes this season
In season 8, Shark Tank broke out of its formula and introduced a few small changes, but they’re ones that have really improved the show.