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Reality TV News - February 2006
'Dancing with the Stars 2' star Lisa Rinna lands red carpet gig
February 28, 2006
"Access Hollywood" Tuesday hired "Soap Talk" host and "Dancing with the Stars" semi-finalist Lisa Rinna as its Oscars fashion correspondent.
Kristy Swanson reveals Lloyd Eisler pair up in 'Skating' interview slip
February 28, 2006
The "Skating with Celebrities" scandal surrounding celeb contestant Kristy Swanson and her married partner Lloyd Eisler, has the duo skating on thin ice.
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump shames guest into good manners
February 28, 2006
"The Apprentice" boss Donald Trump was incensed to hear a member of his Palm Beach, Fla., club did not tip his staff after they found her diamond bracelet.
'The Bachelor: Paris' ends with Travis Stork selecting Sarah Stone
February 28, 2006
In the end, all The Bachelor: Paris reports proved right, with bachelor Travis Stork selecting Sarah Stone, his nearby Nashville neighbor, over Moana Dixon during Monday night's two-hour finale of the ABC reality dating show's eighth edition.
Summer Zervos becomes the first 'Apprentice 5' contestant fired
February 28, 2006
After struggling early last season, the ratings of Donald Trump's The Apprentice series rebounded towards the end of its run, giving NBC hope that the franchise which was once the network's crown jewel of reality TV might recover from both The Apprentice 3's disastrous casting and last fall's failed Martha Stewart spinoff. However, if The Apprentice's revival is to succeed, it will have to do so in its new time night -- Monday nights.
'Idol 3' finalist Jennifer Hudson honored as "Female Star of Tomorrow"
February 27, 2006
The ShoWest convention has chosen "American Idol" contestant Jennifer Hudson as its Female Star of Tomorrow.
'Dancing with the Stars' Master P to stand trial for gun possession
February 27, 2006
Rapper Master P, who was a contestant on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," has been ordered to stand trial in Los Angeles for felony gun possession.
The Bachelor: Paris - The Women Tell All summary
February 27, 2006
"The Ladies Tell All, Well, Sorta, Kinda, Not Really," our episode summary for "The Women Tell All" episode of The Bachelor: Paris, ABC's eighth edition of The Bachelor, written by kathliam, is now available.VH1 to premiere new 'SuperGroup' reality series on May 18
February 27, 2006
Classic rock idols Ted Nugent, Scott Ian, Sebastian Bach and Evan Seinfield and icon offspring Jason Bonham star in VH1's latest reality show, "SuperGroup."
Drew Lachey and Cheryl Burke win ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars 2'
February 27, 2006
Former 98 Degrees member Drew Lachey and professional dance partner Cheryl Burke won the second season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars on Sunday evening, defeating NFL legend Jerry Rice and partner Anna Trebunskaya in the live finale of the smash-hit reality ballroom dancing competition.
Ruth Marie Milliman the fourth castaway to exit 'Survivor: Panama'
February 24, 2006
Betrayed by an existing alliance that she had joined only a couple of days earlier, Ruth Marie Milliman, a 48-year-old director of retail leasing from Greenville, SC, became the fourth Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island castaway to be eliminated from the game
Fox's 'American Idol 5' eliminates its first four semifinalists
February 24, 2006
The fifth season of Fox's American Idol finally began in earnest this week, with Tuesday and Wednesday's first performance shows culminating in last night's live results show that eliminated the four American Idol 5 semifinalists (two male, two female) who had received the fewest votes from home viewers.
'American Idol' clarifies text voting only works with Cingular Wireless
February 23, 2006
Fox TV has posted a reminder on its "American Idol" Web site telling viewers of the talent competition they can only text votes via Cingular Wireless.
Fox reveals the identities of its 'Unan1mous' reality show contestants
February 23, 2006
Fox has revealed the identities of the nine contestants who will compete on Unan1mous, its new "open-ended" reality series that will premiere Wednesday, March 22 at 9:30PM ET/PT and air regularly in the network's highly coveted post-American Idol results show time period.
Media "uncovers" 'Idol' semifinalist Becky O'Donohue's 'Maxim' shoot
February 23, 2006
Only two days into its semifinals, Fox's American Idol 5 has its first media-invented would-be mini-scandal.
Donald Trump explains decision to attack Martha in 'Apprentice' letter
February 22, 2006
The blows (and hubris) just keep coming in Donald Trump's bluster-filled attack on former The Apprentice spinoff star Martha Stewart. with the real estate mogul -- offended by what he considers to be Stewart's attempts to blame him for the ratings failure of her Apprentice show -- taking to CNBC's airwaves in an attempt to explain his decision to eviscerate Stewart in what he freely admits was a "mean spirited" open letter to the domestic diva.
'Newlyweds' Nick Lachey wants Jessica Simpson to give gifts back
February 22, 2006
"Newlyweds" Nick Lachey wants all the gifts back that he gave co-star and estranged wife Jessica Simpson Lachey during their three-year marriage.
'Survivor: Panama' Episode 4 - 'State of the Spoiling'
February 22, 2006
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the fourth episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island is now available.
Former 'American Idol' co-host Brian Dunkleman "breaks his silence"
February 22, 2006
Although his lack of television interviews since he left American Idol probably had more to do with a lack of interest from television producers than a self-imposed vow of silence, former Idol Brian Dunkleman has finally done a television interview in which he "broke his silence" about why he "walked away" from the smash-hit reality show after its first season.
Donald Trump skewers Martha Stewart in new 'Apprentice' open letter
February 21, 2006
Don't look now, but whatever lingering "friendship" The Apprentice billionaires Donald Trump and Martha Stewart had appears to be over, with Trump following up their most recent squabble about the failure of Stewart's Apprentice spinoff by eviscerating Stewart in an open letter released to the media on Tuesday.
Ace Young deemed the favorite to win Fox's 'American Idol 5'
February 21, 2006
Online gambling sites have deemed Ace Young the favorite to win the fifth season of American Idol that begins its semifinals tonight.
More reports hinting at Travis Stork's possible 'Bachelor' pick emerge
February 21, 2006
In what is shaping up to be either one of the least surprising Bachelor finales ever or ABC's most successful smokescreen, another indication that next week's The Bachelor: Paris finale will likely end with bachelor Travis Stork giving his final rose to Sarah Stone, his nearby Nashville neighbor, has emerged in media reports.
Simon Cowell clarifies that he knew 'Idol' comments were being taped
February 20, 2006
American Idol judge Simon Cowell has clarified his previous statements in which he had suggested that the show's producers had recorded his controversial comments about some of the new season's auctioning contestants after he believed the show's cameras were no longer rolling.
Britney Spears hubby Kevin Federline defends himself to Newsweek
February 20, 2006
Wannabe rapper Kevin Federline defends his reputation in this week's Newsweek, saying if reports were true, he would not be married to Britney Spears.
Donald Trump tells Martha to "take responsibility" for 'Apprentice' flop
February 20, 2006
Martha Stewart's failed The Apprentice spin-off has been swept into the dustbin of television history, but that isn't stopping Stewart and original Apprentice star Donald Trump from continuing to trade verbal barbs about the show in the press.
Survivor: Panama - Episode 3 summary
February 20, 2006
"A Gift From Heaven," our episode summary for the third episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island, the twelfth edition of CBS' Survivor series, written by dajaki, is now available.
The Bachelor: Paris - Episode 6 summary
February 20, 2006
"Nationally Lampooning The Bachelor's European Vacations," our episode summary for the sixth episode of The Bachelor: Paris, ABC's eighth edition of The Bachelor, written by volsfan, is now available.
Simon Cowell dishes about 'American Idol 5's Top 24 semifinalists
February 20, 2006
Now that the identities of American Idol 5's semifinalists have been revealed, judge Simon Cowell has begun weighing in with his own thoughts about the show's twenty-four fifth season semifinalist singers, as well ousted twins Derrell and Terrell Brittenum.
Report: 'Newlyweds' Nick Lachey asking Jessica Simpson for alimony
February 18, 2006
Nick Lachey filed divorce papers in Los Angeles Friday requesting spousal support from his soon-to-be ex-wife, Jessica Simpson, People magazine reported.
Kelly Clarkson talks about her breakup with boyfriend Graham Colton
February 18, 2006
Kelly Clarkson has revealed the reasons behind her recent breakup with boyfriend Graham Colton, telling Us Weekly that after touring together during her 2005 concert tour, a long-distance relationship just wasn't working for the couple.
UPN pulls Kristin Cavallari's 'Get This Party Started' after two weeks
February 17, 2006
UPN has sounded what appears to be last call for Kristin Cavallari's unscripted show, "Get This Party Started," after only two airings.
Misty Giles becomes the third castaway to exit 'Survivor: Panama'
February 17, 2006
The loser of a tribal showdown in which her La Mina tribe's two 20-something men decided to ally themselves with the tribe's two older men rather than herself and 27-year-old Sally Schumann, Misty Giles, a 24-year-old engineer from Dallas, TX, became the third Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island castaway to be eliminated from the game
'Skating With Celebrities' Kristy Swanson, Lloyd Eisler pair up off ice
February 17, 2006
It might only feature minor celebrities rather than world class Olympic athletes, however Fox's Skating With Celebrities reality series has ended up with a skating scandal of its own, with the then-pregnant wife of Lloyd Eisler, the professional skating partner of Skating finalist Kristy Swanson, blaming an affair between the skating pair for breaking up her marriage.
'American Idol 5' wraps audition rounds, reveals Top 24 semifinalists
February 16, 2006
After nearly a month worth of open audition broadcasts plus three more episodes of the competition's Hollywood auditions, last night's American Idol 5 broadcast ended with the Fox reality show announcing the identities of this season's Top 24 semifinalists.
'American Idol' winner Carrie Underwood to sing at NBA All-Star game
February 15, 2006
Three-time Grammy winner John Legend and "American Idol" champ Carrie Underwood were named Wednesday as halftime entertainers for the 2006 NBA All-Star Game.
PETA attacks 'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton during Fashion Week
February 15, 2006
Anti-fur activists flour-bombed U.S. socialite Paris Hilton and designer Julien Macdonald following the opening show of London's Fashion Week.
Fox announces new 'Unan1mous' reality show to premiere March 22
February 15, 2006
Well, it's not the return of either Forever Eden or its Paradise Hotel predecessor that some diehard reality fans have continued to hope for, but Fox has announced that it will air one non-fixed length reality series this spring -- a new show called Unan1mous.
UPN reveals the identities of its 'America's Next Top Model 6' girls
February 15, 2006
UPN has revealed the identities of the wannabe models who will be competing on the upcoming "sixth cycle" of Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model reality series. Top Model 6 will debut on Wednesday, March 8 at 8PM with a special two-hour premiere.
'Beauty And The Geek 2's Wes Wilson and Cher Tenbush still together
February 15, 2006
Their individual team's fates on The WB's still-airing Beauty And The Geek 2 reality competition show might remain unknown, however the fate of Geek couple Wes Wilson and Cher Tenbush's budding romantic relationship (first shown in last week's fifth episode broadcast) isn't -- three months after the show's filming ended, the couple says they're still together.
Skating With Celebrities - Episode 5 summary
February 15, 2006
"I Missed the Olympic Pairs Long Program for This," our episode summary for the fifth episode of Fox's new Skating With Celebrities reality series, written by WaterDrop, is now available.
Van Halen denies it will star in CBS' 'Rock Star' sequel -- again
February 15, 2006
For the second time in less than four months, Van Halen is denying reports that it will be fronting the new upcoming second season of Rock Star, the CBS reality series that found INXS a new lead singer during last summer's first season of the show.
'Survivor: Panama' Episode 3 - 'State of the Spoiling'
February 15, 2006
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the third episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island is now available.
ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars 2' finale to air Sunday, February 26
February 15, 2006
ABC has finally clarified its Dancing with the Stars 2 finale plans, announcing that the smash hit reality ballroom dancing show will end with a special two-hour broadcast airing Sunday, February 26 at 8PM ET/PT.
Simon Cowell says 'American Idol' comments were to be private
February 14, 2006
American Idol judge Simon Cowell has responded to criticism about his controversial comments about some of the new season's auctioning contestants, claiming that his remarks were intended to be off the record comments made after he believed the show's cameras were no longer rolling.
Ex-'American Idol' co-host Brian Dunkleman resurfaces via game
February 14, 2006
"American Idol" co-host Brian Dunkleman slid into the annals of Fox TV history after the series' debut season, but he's on the brink of a comeback of sorts.'Trading Spaces' producers announce Terrell Owens reality TV show
February 14, 2006
Banyan Productions, the producers of TLC's Trading Spaces, has announced that it has reached an agreement to produce a reality television series starring controversial National Football League player Terrell Owens.
Bush cabinet member scolds Britney Spears for infant driving incident
February 14, 2006
U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta blasted pop star Britney Spears as "irresponsible" for driving with her infant son on her lap.
Britney Spears heading home to Louisiana for Mardi Gras
February 13, 2006
Louisiana native Britney Spears is heading home to celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans, it was reported Monday.
NBC reveals Donald Trump's 'The Apprentice 5' contestants
February 13, 2006
NBC has revealed the identities of the eighteen candidates who will be competing on The Apprentice 5, the upcoming fifth edition of the Donald Trump reality show that will premiere Monday, February 27 at 9PM ET/PT.
'Loser' couple Matt Hoover and Suzy Preston appearing on 'Passions'
February 13, 2006
NBC has announced that former The Biggest Loser 2 contestants and subsequent real-life couple Matt Hoover and Suzy Preston will make a special guest appearance on Passions, the network's daytime soap.
Survivor: Panama - Episode 2 summary
February 13, 2006
"Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires," our episode summary for the second episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island, the twelfth edition of CBS' Survivor series, written by Fishercat, is now available.
The Bachelor: Paris - Episode 5 summary
February 13, 2006
"A Last Few Little Pieces," our episode summary for the fifth episode of The Bachelor: Paris, ABC's eighth edition of The Bachelor, written by tribephyl, is now available.
Report: Van Halen may be taking over CBS' 'Rock Star' show after all
February 12, 2006
It looks like all those rumors claiming Van Halen was turning to CBS to find a new vocalist may not have been so far off the mark.NBC planning U.S. version of Europe's Eurovision music competition
February 11, 2006
NBC has signed on to a U.S. version of Eurovision, a battle of the bands competition that helped launch Abba, Celine Dion and Katrina and the Waves.
Jessica Simpson's 'Employee of the Month' film beginning production
February 10, 2006
Ashton Kutcher's "Punk'd" sidekick Dax Shepard will star opposite Jessica Simpson and Dane Cook in Lions Gate's film, "Employee of the Month."Tax bill nightmare forcing HGTV 'Dream Home' winner to sell house
February 10, 2006
The winner of HGTV's "Dream Home" says a huge federal tax bill is forcing him to part with the million dollar abode he won less than a year ago.'Drumline' movie producer planning marching band reality TV show
February 10, 2006
"Drumline" executive producer Dallas Austin is working LMNO productions to create a reality TV show revolving around marching bands.
Melinda Hyder the second castaway to exit 'Survivor: Panama'
February 10, 2006
Openly dubbed to be one of her new tribe's two weak links by her new tribe's already unstable dominant alliance, Melinda Hyder, a 32-year-old professional singer from Sevierville, TN, became the second Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island contestant to be eliminated from the gameNBC Olympic viewers to vote Olympian onto 'The Apprentice 6' cast
February 9, 2006
In what has to be one of the saddest attempts at cross promotion and potential shark jumping in recent memory, NBC has announced that it will allow home viewers to determine which member of the United States Olympic team competing in Torino will also appear as a candidate on next fall's The Apprentice 6.
'American Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson sets down roots in Texas
February 9, 2006
"American Idol" and double Grammy winner Kelly Clarkson has settled down in Mansfield, Texas, it was reported Thursday.Algerian government pulls Arab 'Star Academy' off state TV network
February 9, 2006
The Arab version of "Pop Idol" has been judged too racy for Algerian TV.
CBS moves its upcoming 'The Amazing Race 9' to Tuesdays at 10PM
February 9, 2006
A week after it announced The Amazing Race 9 would premiere on February 28 and, following its special two-hour premiere, regularly air in the Tuesdays at 9PM ET/PT time period that the reality series has occupied since The Amazing Race 6, CBS has reversed course, deciding instead to make the Tuesdays at 10PM ET/PT hour the show's new regular time period.
Original 'American Idol' Kelly Clarkson wins two Grammy Awards
February 9, 2006
Original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson won awards for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance during last night's 48th Annual Grammy Awards, completing a remarkable three-year transformation from previously unknown reality TV show contestant to peer-recognized respected recording artist
'Survivor: Panama' Episode 2 - 'State of the Spoiling'
February 9, 2006
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the second episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island is now available.
MTV reveals '8th & Ocean' cast, series to premiere March 7
February 8, 2006
MTV has revealed the cast of 8th & Ocean, a new Laguna Beach-like series that will follow aspiring young models living in Miami's trendy South Beach area.
Britney Spears investigated by LA authorities for driving with baby
February 8, 2006
Los Angeles County authorities are investigating singer Britney Spears for driving with her baby in her lap instead of strapped in his car seat.
VH1 orders 'The Surreal Life: Fame Games' all-star edition
February 8, 2006
Borrowing a page from The Real World challenges broadcast on its MTV sister network, VH1 has reportedly ordered The Surreal Life: Fame Games, an all-star elimination edition of The Surreal Life that will feature previous Surreal Life cast members competing for a $100,000 prize.
Court grants restraining order against 'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton
February 7, 2006
A Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Tuesday granted party planner Brian Quintana's request for a restraining order against Paris Hilton.
Kelly Monaco not fond of ABC's new 'Dancing With the Stars' edition
February 7, 2006
Although she acknowledges that her appearance on the first season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars reality ballroom dancing competition sent her celebrity soaring, first season winner Kelly Monaco apparently isn't a big fan of the show's new season.
CBS announces open casting calls for 'Rock Star' sequel
February 7, 2006
Its exact format is apparently still undecided, but that hasn't stopped CBS from announcing open casting calls for Rock Star: The Series, the current working title for this summer's upcoming new edition of Rock Star: INXSA&E to rebroadcast HBO's 'America Undercover' series
February 6, 2006
Cable TV's A&E Network announced plans Monday to rebroadcast 17 episodes from HBO's "America Undercover" documentary series.
Survivor: Panama - Episode 1 summary
February 6, 2006
"What's My Name Again," our episode summary for the premiere episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island, the twelfth edition of CBS's Survivor series, written by Jims02, is now available.
Ratings: 'Survivor: Panama' premieres well, wins 'Dancing' showdown
February 6, 2006
Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island premiered well on Thursday, delivering debut ratings that -- despite the fact that show aired against ABC's Dancing with the Stars 2 midseason hit -- were higher than those of last fall's Survivor: Guatemala edition.
The Bachelor: Paris - Episode 4 summary
February 6, 2006
"Travis’ Reasons Why Not," our episode summary for the fourth episode of The Bachelor: Paris, ABC's eighth edition of The Bachelor, written by sorgee, is now available.
Skating With Celebrities - Episode 3 summary
February 6, 2006
"Rain on Deborah's Parade," our episode summary for the third episode of Fox's new Skating With Celebrities reality series, written by WaterDrop, is now available.
'Last Comic Standing' host Jay Mohr gets engaged to Nikki Cox
February 3, 2006
NBC's "Las Vegas" star Nikki Cox and actor/comedian Jay Mohr announced their engagement Friday.
Paris Hilton's personal items re-surface with $20 million price tag
February 3, 2006
A Phoenix broker dubbed the "Sultan of Sleaze" wants a starting bid of $20 million for Paris Hilton's diaries, photos and other personal belongings.
Tina Scheer becomes the first castaway to exit 'Survivor: Panama'
February 3, 2006
The latest example that coming off too strong and outspoken during Survivor's early days can prove fatal, Tina Scheer, a 45-year-old logging sports promoter/performer from Hayward, Wisconsin, became the first Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island contestant to be eliminated from the game, voted off in a unanimous 3-1 Tribal Council vote.
ABC to debut Simon Cowell's 'American Inventor' series on March 16
February 2, 2006
ABC has announced that American Inventor, a new reality series created by Simon Cowell and the producers of American Idol, will premiere Thursday, March 16 at 8PM ET/PT with a special two-hour premiere.
USA reveals 'Nashville Star 4' finalists, premiere bumped to March 14
February 2, 2006
USA Network has announced the identities of the ten finalists who will compete in its upcoming fourth edition of Nashville Star, the American Idol-like reality music competition that searches for America's next big country music star.ABC's new 'Miracle Workers' reality series to premiere March 6
February 2, 2006
ABC has announced that Miracle Workers, a new "aspirational" reality series that will feature an elite team of medical professionals that will use revolutionary medical treatments to help a single patient with a serious medical condition, will premiere on Monday, March 6 at 10PM ET/PT.ABC adding more reality TV programming to its spring schedule
February 2, 2006
ABC has announced that it will be adding more reality TV programming to its lineup this spring, opting to fill the scheduling holes left by the upcoming finales of its Dancing with the Stars and The Bachelor reality shows with the return of Supernanny, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition hurricane recovery specials, and two new reality series called American Inventor and Miracle Workers.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton thieves try to pawn info to tabloids
February 2, 2006
Thieves who stole Paris Hilton's private journal, computers, tapes and photos are trying to pawn the goods and information to celebrity tabloids.
'Newlyweds' star Nick Lachey co-founds new teen Internet site
February 1, 2006
Singer/actor Nick Lachey has co-founded a new safe, Internet chat and networking site for teenagers.
German 'Top Model' show criticized for promoting eating disorders
February 1, 2006
The German version of the reality TV show "America's Next Top Model" is being criticized for promoting eating disorders.UK 'Big Brother' contestant's "gorilla" coat found to be monkey fur
February 1, 2006
A coat seized from the British "Big Brother" house after its owner bragged it was made of gorilla fur has turned out to be monkey fur.
Activists lash out at 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell's cruelty
February 1, 2006
"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell's sharp tongue has gotten him in trouble with gay rights activists and now fat activists are joining the fray.
Fox's 'Skating With Celebrities' proving to be a ratings success
February 1, 2006
Fox's Skating With Celebrities might be little more than an ice skating ripoff of Dancing with the Stars, but so far it is proving to have something else in common with the smash hit ABC ballroom dancing competition -- ratings success.
'Survivor: Panama' Episode 1 - 'State of the Spoiling'
February 1, 2006
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the premiere episode of Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island is now available.
