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Reality TV People News - October 2005
'Last Comic Standing 2' winner John Heffron signs ABC TV show deal
October 27, 2005
John Heffron, the winner of NBC's "Last Comic Standing 2" reality series, has signed a six-figure development deal with ABC and Touchstone.
Report: 'Survivor' producer Mark Burnett expects Jeff Probst to leave
October 27, 2005
Just when it appeared that Survivor host Jeff Probst had publicly quelled an Inside TV report that he planned to leave the long-running reality show after his current contract ends, the gossip mill has began churning again, with TV Guide (Inside TV's sister publication) now quoting Survivor producer Mark Burnett as saying he expects next spring's twelfth Survivor edition to be Probst's last.
Sandra Bullock, 'Monster Garage' hubby Jesse James NOT expecting
October 26, 2005
Newlywed actress Sandra Bullock says everyone "seems to think" she's pregnant but "it's called weight gain."
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton crowned "queen of the celebrity egos"
October 26, 2005
Teen People has crowned hotel heiress and reality television star Paris Hilton the queen of the celebrity egos.
Ashlee Simpson's 'I Am Me' album debuts atop Billboard sales chart
October 26, 2005
Ashlee Simpson has notched her second No. 1 album with "I Am Me" debuting atop the Billboard 200 chart this week.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton hit with $10 million defamation lawsuit
October 25, 2005
Socialite and reality TV star Paris Hilton is being sued for $10 million by her former fiance's ex-girlfriend.
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump says Marla Maples union was doomed
October 25, 2005
Real estate mogul and "Apprentice" reality TV star Donald Trump says he was bored by Marla Maples by the time they finally married.
'Hell's Kitchen' chef Gordon Ramsay blasts women's cooking skills
October 24, 2005
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay says young British women "can't cook to save their lives."
'Simple Life' star Nicole Richie reveals more about Paris Hilton feud
October 20, 2005
Nicole Richie says it's unlikely she will kiss and make up with former reality TV co-star and ex-best friend Paris Hilton in the near future.
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest subbing on CNN's 'Larry King Live'
October 20, 2005
"American Idol" host and Los Angeles DJ Ryan Seacrest is booking his own guests while he subs on CNN's "Larry King Live," the New York Post reports.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton says Tom Sizemore's sex story untrue
October 20, 2005
U.S. socialite and reality TV star Paris Hilton says she did not have sex with actor Tom Sizemore.
Hometown residents upset about 'Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino's "lies"
October 18, 2005
A High Point, N.C., couple claim "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino trashed their town "to sell records."
Sharon Osbourne unites all-star musicians for charity single
October 18, 2005
Britain's first lady of heavy metal, Sharon Osbourne, has assembled an all-star cast to record a charity single of Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven."
'Survivor: Palau' castaway Jennifer Lyon reveals she has breast cancer
October 17, 2005
Former Survivor: Palau contestant Jennifer Lyon has announced that she has breast cancer, going public with her battle with the disease in a first person account published in People magazine.
Ashlee Simpson dishes about lip-synching on new album
October 17, 2005
Ashlee Simpson does not shy away from her past lip-synching controversies on her new album, "I Am Me."
'Tommy Lee Goes To College' star injured during Wyoming show
October 13, 2005
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee was slightly injured when a pyrotechnic stunt misfired during a Casper, Wyo., concert.
'Apprentice 2' contestant Raj Bhakta considering congressional run
October 11, 2005
Pennsylvania's Raj Bhakta says getting fired by Donald Trump on NBC's "The Apprentice" last season had no effect on his political aspirations.
Betting site stops bets on Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson marriage
October 7, 2005
A Web site stopped taking bets on the future of former "Newlyweds" Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson after suspicious wagers predicted the couple's demise.
Report: 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst may be snuffing his own torch
October 6, 2005
Is Survivor host Jeff Probst planning to vote himself off the island?
Canada reverses decision, tells Martha Stewart she can come visit
October 6, 2005
Canada Thursday reversed its decision to bar convicted felon Martha Stewart from attending a Pumpkin Regatta in Windsor, Nova Scotia.
Canada refuses Martha Stewart entry due to convicted felon status
October 6, 2005
Canada's immigration laws have put the kibosh on convicted felon Martha Stewart's plans to attend a pumpkin festival in Windsor, Nova Scotia.
'Idol 4' runner-up Bo Bice gathers all-star lineup for debut album
October 5, 2005
"American Idol" runner-up Bo Bice has an all-star lineup helping with his debut album.
'Queer Eye' star Jai Rodriguez joins the cast of Broadway's 'Producers'
October 5, 2005
TV's "Queer Eye For the Straight Guy" culture guru Jai Rodriguez is getting ready to join the Broadway production of "The Producers."
'Newlyweds' stars Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey deny split report
October 5, 2005
A representative for Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey says US Weekly's cover story saying the famous couple is kaput is "simply not true."
'Apprentice' star Martha Stewart releasing Christmas music album
October 4, 2005
Martha Stewart is further expanding her media empire by moving into the music industry.
Ashlee Simpson celebrates 21st birthday as MTV's reality cameras roll
October 3, 2005
With reality TV cameras rolling, Ashlee Simpson celebrated her 21st birthday at midnight Monday by jumping on stage with the Pussy Cat Dolls in Las Vegas.
'Idol 4' winner Carrie Underwood preparing for debut album release
October 3, 2005
"American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood's first album will be called "Some Hearts" and the first single will be "Jesus Take the Wheel."
'Dancing with the Stars' John O'Hurley readies for Broadway debut
October 1, 2005
"Dancing with the Stars" champion John O'Hurley is dancing his way into his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in the Tony Award-winning musical "Chicago."
'Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino reveals she's illiterate and was raped
October 1, 2005
"American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino reveals in her book "Life Is Not a Fairy Tale" she is just learning to read and write.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton breaks off engagement to Paris Latsis
October 1, 2005
Hotel heiress Paris Hilton has released a statement to US Weekly announcing her engagement to Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis is over.
