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Reality TV News - August 2012
Kalon McMahon: 'Bachelor Pad' editing gave me "too much credit" for my gameplay
August 31, 2012
Kalon McMahon continues to talk about his time on Bachelor Pad and how much it differed from his experience on The Bachelorette -- including what he had to say about Emily Maynard and Jef Holm's relationship.
Nigel Lythgoe to reportedly return as 'American Idol' executive producer
August 31, 2012
Nigel Lythgoe has reportedly reached a deal to return to American Idol as an executive producer next season.
Tori Spelling and husband Dean McDermott welcome their fourth child
August 31, 2012
Tori Spelling and husband Dean McDermott have a new addition to their growing family.
'Big Brother' evicts returning houseguest Britney Haynes
August 31, 2012
Big Brother evicted returning houseguest Britney Haynes during Thursday night's broadcast of the fourteenth season's seventh live eviction show.
Randy Jackson reportedly definitely out as 'American Idol' judge but becoming mentor
August 31, 2012
Randy Jackson will reportedly definitely be leaving American Idol's judging panel but sticking around as a mentor for the twelfth-season contestants.
MTV confirms upcoming sixth season of 'Jersey Shore' will be the last
August 30, 2012
MTV has confirmed Jersey Shore's upcoming season will be the reality show's last.
'Bachelor Pad's Kalon McMahon: I could talk all day about Lindzi Cox
August 30, 2012
Bachelor Pad contestant Kalon McMahon talks Bachelor Pad and Lindzi Cox -- including why he fell for Lindzi so quickly but had to "force" things with Emily Maynard.
Giuliana Rancic and Bill Rancic welcome a new baby boy
August 30, 2012
Giuliana Rancic and Bill Rancic have become parents.
'So You Think You Can Dance' eliminates Lindsay Arnold and Will Thomas, determines Top 6
August 30, 2012
So You Think You Can Dance eliminated Lindsay Arnold and Will Thomas and determined the ninth season's Top 6 contestants during Wednesday night's live show on Fox.
'America's Got Talent' determines first three seventh-season finals acts
August 30, 2012
America's Got Talent determined its first three seventh-season finals acts during Wednesday night's live broadcast of the NBC reality talent competition series.
'The Amazing Race 21' cast and new $2 million grand prize details announced by CBS
August 29, 2012
CBS has announced the identities of the 11 teams who will be competing on the 21st edition of The Amazing Race, which will premiere Sunday, September 30 at 8PM ET/PT, and revealed the details behind the season's new $2 million grand prize.
Holly Madison expecting first baby with boyfriend Pasquale Rotella
August 29, 2012
Holly Madison is pregnant with her long-anticipated first baby.
ABC renews 'Wipeout' for sixth season, former co-host Jill Wagner returning
August 29, 2012
ABC has ordered a sixth season of Wipeout, which will feature Jill Wagner returning as the show's co-host.Syfy renews 'Paranormal Witness' for third season
August 29, 2012
Syfy has ordered a 20-episode third season of Paranormal Witness.
Chris Harrison: 'Bachelor Pad's Ed Swiderski makes every situation worse but is addicting to women
August 29, 2012
Chris Harrison says Bachelor Pad contestant Ed Swiderski naturally but unintentionally adds fuel to every fire.
'MasterChef' judge Graham Elliot and wife Allie welcome third son
August 29, 2012
MasterChef judge Graham Elliot and wife Allie have welcomed a new baby boy into their family.
Adrienne Maloof and Dr. Paul Nassif each file for divorce
August 28, 2012
Adrienne Maloof and Dr. Paul Nassif have each filed for divorce.
'Bachelor Pad' eliminates Kalon McMahon and Lindzi Cox and determines final four couples
August 28, 2012
Bachelor Pad eliminated Kalon McMahon and Lindzi Cox during Monday night's sixth episode of the third season of The Bachelor reality franchise spinoff in which 15 former bachelor and bachelorettes and five "Super Fans" compete for a $250,000 cash prize.
Sabrina Bryan wins 'Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars' viewer participation vote
August 27, 2012
Sabrina Bryan will be going Dancing with the Stars again.
Snooki: "So in love with my son Lorenzo Dominic... he's my world"
August 27, 2012
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi gave birth to a 6-pound 5-ounce baby boy and is "so in love" with him, she said on Twitter.
'Bachelor Pad's Erica Rose: I admire the way Chris Bukowski plays, I want him to win
August 27, 2012
Erica Rose wraps up her discussion on Bachelor Pad -- including which couples she said are still currently dating since the show filmed and whom she noted she's "definitely not" friends with now besides the obvious Michael Stagliano.
Jenelle Evans dismissed from four pending drug and assault charges
August 27, 2012
Jenelle Evans left court scot-free this morning after four pending charges against her were dropped.
Keith Urban reportedly close to signing 'American Idol' judging deal
August 27, 2012
Nicki Minaj is apparently not the only singer close to signing a deal to join American Idol.
Snooki and fiance Jionni LaValle have a baby boy named Lorenzo
August 27, 2012
Snooki is officially a mama.
'The Amazing Race' winner Jen Hoffman gives birth to baby girl
August 25, 2012
The Amazing Race winner Jen Hoffman has announced the birth of her first child with boyfriend Ryan Fowler.
Teresa Giudice: I begged Bravo not to air Joe calling me a "bitch" and a "c-nt"
August 24, 2012
Teresa Giudice admits she begged Bravo not to air the scene in which her husband Joe Giudice called her "my bitch wife" and a "c-nt" while he was allegedly on the phone with a worker during Sunday night's The Real Housewives of New Jersey episode.
Jef Holm: My brother is lying about Emily Maynard fight and cheating allegations
August 24, 2012
Jef Holm says his brother Mike Holm is lying about his claims that Jef's relationship with Emily Maynard is on the rocks in the wake of a cheating scandal.
'Big Brother' evicts veteran "Boogie" Mike Malin and newbie houseguest Ashley Iocco
August 24, 2012
Big Brother evicted returning champion "Boogie" Mike Malin and newbie houseguest Ashley Iocco during Thursday night's special live double-eviction broadcast.
Caroline Manzo lands deal for 'Let Me Tell You Something' book
August 24, 2012
Caroline Manzo has landed a book deal.
'Ghost Hunters' to return with eighth-season episodes beginning September 5
August 24, 2012
Syfy has announced Ghost Hunters will return with 14 new additional eighth-season episodes beginning Wednesday, September 5 at 9PM ET/PT.
Jef Holm's brother contradicts 'Bachelorette' couple's denials, says cheating and fight report "100% true"
August 23, 2012
Jef Holm's brother Mike Holm has contradicted his brother's denial and says a report that Emily Maynard and Jef got into a blowout argument this past weekend after Jef discovered Emily has allegedly been cheating on him is true.
Erica Rose: 'Bachelor Pad's Michael Stagliano is fake, phony and untrustworthy
August 23, 2012
Erica Rose dishes on her Bachelor Pad experience and fallout with Michael Stagliano -- including whether she's open to reconciling with Michael or plans to hold a grudge forever.
Emily Maynard and fiance Jef Holm deny cheating and fight report
August 23, 2012
Emily Maynard and Jef Holm have publicly denied a report that The Bachelorette couple's relationship is on the rocks following a blowout weekend argument in which Holm discovered Maynard had allegedly been cheating on him.
'So You Think You Can Dance' cuts dancers Audrey Case, George Lawrence II
August 23, 2012
So You Think You Can Dance eliminated Audrey Case and George Lawrence II and determined the ninth season's Top 8 contestants during Wednesday night's live show on Fox.
'America's Got Talent' determines final four seventh-season semifinalists
August 23, 2012
America's Got Talent determined its final four seventh-season Top 24 semifinalist acts during Wednesday night's live broadcast of the NBC reality talent competition series.
Michael Stagliano: Erica Rose is abrasive and vindictive both in and out of 'Bachelor Pad'
August 22, 2012
Michael Stagliano says Erica Rose's decision to brutally bash him on her way out of Bachelor Pad was nothing out of character for the bachelorette.
Jacqueline Laurita's three-year-old son Nicholas diagnosed with autism
August 22, 2012
Jacqueline Laurita has revealed her youngest son has autism.
Chris Harrison: Michael Stagliano was arrogant on 'Bachelor Pad'
August 21, 2012
Michael Stagliano may have come across as the sweet innocent guy on the losing end of a love triangle last season on Bachelor Pad, but host Chris Harrison believes the "ring leader" came across cocky this time around.TLC to premiere new 'Breaking Amish' reality series on September 9
August 21, 2012
TLC has announced it will premiere Breaking Amish, a new reality show which will follow five Amish or Mennonite people as they explore the world outside of their religion and lifestyle, on Sunday, September 9 at 10PM ET/PT.
CBS confirms Jonathan Penner, Michael Skupin and Russell Swan competing on 'Survivor: Philippines'
August 21, 2012
Jonathan Penner, Michael Skupin and Russell Swan's Survivor returns are now official.
VIDEO: Meet the six new men competing on 'Survivor: Philippines'
August 21, 2012
Watch introduction videos and get your first look at all six of Survivor: Philippines' new male castaways.
VIDEO: Meet the nine women competing on 'Survivor: Philippines'
August 21, 2012
Watch introduction videos and get your first look at all nine of Survivor: Philippines' female castaways.
Mariah Carey reportedly displeased with Nicki Minaj as 'American Idol' judge
August 21, 2012
American Idol may reportedly have to choose between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey for its judging panel.
'Bachelor Pad' eliminates Michael Stagliano and Erica Rose via surprise twist
August 21, 2012
Bachelor Pad eliminated returning champion Michael Stagliano and returning player Erica Rose during Monday night's fifth episode of the third season of The Bachelor reality franchise spinoff in which 15 former bachelor and bachelorettes and five "Super Fans" compete for a $250,000 cash prize.
'The Glass House' crowns Kevin champion during finale broadcast
August 21, 2012
The Glass House crowned Kevin its first-season champion during ABC's Monday night broadcast of the new Big Brother-like reality competition's finale episode.
'Survivor: Philippines' castaways announced by CBS, cast includes celebrities Lisa Whelchel and Jeff Kent
August 20, 2012
CBS has revealed the identities of the 15 new castaways who will be competing on Survivor: Philippines, the 25th Survivor edition that will debut Wednesday, September 19 at 8PM ET/PT with a special 90-minute episode.
VIDEO: Meet the new castaways competing on 'Survivor: Philippines'
August 20, 2012
Get a sneak peak at the 15 new castaways who will be competing on Survivor: Philippines when it premieres September 19.
Hope Solo standing by her allegations of Maksim Chmerkovskiy abuse
August 20, 2012
Hope Solo is sticking to her accusations that her former Dancing with the Stars professional partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy slapped her across the face and hit her in the stomach during thirteenth-season rehearsals.
'The Bachelor' couple Courtney Robertson and Ben Flajnik muse about wedding venue
August 20, 2012
The Bachelor couple Courtney Robertson and Ben Flajnik may not have set the date for their wedding yet, but the pair may have set their sights on a particular location for the ceremony.
Nicki Minaj to reportedly join Mariah Carey on 'American Idol' judging panel
August 20, 2012
Nicki Minaj will reportedly serve as a new judge on American Idol's upcoming twelfth season.
Joey Kovar reportedly died from mix of cocaine, Viagra and alcohol
August 20, 2012
Joey Kovar is reportedly believed to have died from a fatal combination of cocaine, Viagra and alcohol.
'Bachelor Pad's Chris Bukowski: I'm not sorry for my behavior and don't have regrets
August 20, 2012
Bachelor Pad contestant Chris Bukowski talks more about the reality competition and his controversial behavior.
Marc Summers undergoes plastic surgery after disfiguring face in car crash
August 18, 2012
Marc Summers underwent 4 hours of plastic surgery last week after a Philadelphia taxi crash disfigured his face.Oxygen to premiere new 'My Shopping Addiction' reality series on October 9
August 17, 2012
Oxygen has announced it will premiere My Shopping Addiction, a new reality series which will follow young people facing crisises brought upon by excessive spending, on Tuesday, October 9 at 10PM ET/PT.
Joey Kovar, ex 'The Real World' and 'Celebrity Rehab' participant, dead at age 29
August 17, 2012
Joey Kovar is dead at 29 years of age.
Hope Solo: Maksim Chmerkovskiy slapped me in the face, 'Dancing with the Stars' fixed
August 17, 2012
Hope Solo has alleged former Dancing with the Stars professional partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy "manhandled" her during rehearsals and the show was rigged to provide the most drama possible for entertainment purposes.
'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' canceled by A&E after seven seasons
August 17, 2012
Gene Simmons Family Jewels has come to an end.'The Pitch' ad campaign reality series renewed by AMC for second season
August 17, 2012
The Pitch is getting a second shot.
'Big Brother' evicts newbie houseguest Wil Heuser
August 17, 2012
Big Brother evicted newbie houseguest Wil Heuser during Thursday night's broadcast of the fourteenth season's fifth live eviction show.
Chris Bukowski: Jamie Otis should have expected her feelings could get hurt on 'Bachelor Pad'
August 16, 2012
Chris Bukowski talks about the Bachelor Pad season so far and his controversial love-square -- including whether he has any regrets and if Emily Maynard breaking his heart had anything to do with how he treated women on the show.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries divorce unlikely to be settled until next year
August 16, 2012
Kim Kardashian's marriage settlement is going to take far, far longer than her marriage actually lasted.
'So You Think You Can Dance' cuts four ninth-season dancers, determines Top 10
August 16, 2012
So You Think You Can Dance eliminated four dancers and determined the ninth season's Top 10 contestants during Wednesday night's live show on Fox.
Catelynn Lowell: I'm willing to adopt my younger brother if necessary
August 16, 2012
Catelynn Lowell may have given her own baby girl up for adoption during her teen years to give the child a better life, but the 20-year-old Teen Mom star is now ready to adopt a child herself for the same reason.
Kim Zolciak and husband Kroy Biermann have another baby boy
August 16, 2012
Kim Zolciak and husband Kroy Biermann have had their second child.
Lifetime orders new 'Supermarket Superstars' reality series hosted by Stacy Keibler
August 16, 2012
Lifetime has ordered Supermarket Superstars, a new reality competition series hosted by Stacy Keibler.
'America's Got Talent' reveals four additional seventh-season semifinalists
August 16, 2012
America's Got Talent determined four additional seventh-season semifinalist acts during Wednesday night's live broadcast of the NBC reality competition series.
Trista Sutter reveals breast augmentation and lepharoplasty plastic surgery
August 16, 2012
Trista Sutter has revealed she recently went under the knife.
'The Voice's third season to feature new "steals" and "knockout" format changes
August 15, 2012
NBC has announced the third season of The Voice, which will premiere on Monday, September 10, will feature two new format-altering twists.
Blake Jenner wins second season of Oxygen's 'The Glee Project'
August 15, 2012
Blake Jenner has been crowned the winner of The Glee Project's second season.
'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' reportedly gaining two new castmates
August 15, 2012
The Real Housewives of Atlanta will reportedly be adding two new women to its cast for the show's fifth season.'Ink Master' second-season cast revealed by Spike, series to debut Oct 9
August 15, 2012
Spike has revealed the identities of the tattoo artists who will be competing on the second season of Ink Master and announced the competition will premiere Tuesday, October 9.
La La Anthony's 'La La's Full Court Life' renewed for a third season by VH1
August 15, 2012
VH1 has announced it has renewed La La's Full Court Life for a third season and the new season will premiere in early 2013.
Scotty McCreery falls off the stage while performing concert
August 15, 2012
Scotty McCreery is getting closer to his fans, literally.
Evelyn Lozada files for divorce from Chad Johnson following alleged domestic violence
August 14, 2012
Evelyn Lozada has filed for divorce from new husband and fellow reality star Chad Johnson after 41 days of marriage.
'Bachelor Pad' eliminates Jamie Otis and "Super Fan" David Mallet
August 14, 2012
Bachelor Pad eliminated Jamie Otis and "Super Fan" David Mallet during Monday night's fourth episode of the third season of The Bachelor reality franchise spinoff in which 15 former bachelor and bachelorettes and five "Super Fans" compete for a $250,000 cash prize.
Evelyn Lozada: Chad Johnson needs help and has made false accusations against me
August 14, 2012
Evelyn Lozada has made her first public comments about this weekend's domestic violence incident in which her new husband and fellow reality star Chad Johnson was arrested for allegedly head-butting her.
'Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars' professional partner pairings revealed by ABC
August 13, 2012
Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars' professional partner pairings have been revealed by ABC.
'Bachelor Pad's Jaclyn Swartz: Chris Bukowski's "love square" going to blow up
August 13, 2012
Jaclyn Swartz talks about Bachelor Pad so far and what viewers can expect to see coming up this season -- including whom she would've like to pair up with instead of Ed Swiderski in the beginning and whether her relationship with Ed is going to start heating up.Evelyn Lozada and Chad Johnson's 'Ev and Ocho' scrapped by VH1 after domestic violence
August 13, 2012
Evelyn Lozada and Chad Johnson's new reality show is being scrapped.NeNe Leakes and Robert Ulrich to host 'The Glee Project' reunion
August 13, 2012
NeNe Leakes and Robert Ulrich will serve as hosts of The Glee Project Live Reunion, Oxygen has announced.
Jordin Sparks: I "lost it" when I heard Whitney Houston had died
August 13, 2012
Jordin Sparks told ABC's "Nightline" she "lost it" when she heard her "Sparkle" co-star Whitney Houston had died.
'Dog the Bounty Hunter' star Duane "Dog" Chapman denied visa to U.K.
August 12, 2012
Dog the Bounty Hunter star Duane "Dog" Chapman has been refused a visa to visit the U.K. to appear on Celebrity Big Brother based on his involvement in a 1976 murder.
Flavor Flav owes nearly $1 million in federal back taxes
August 12, 2012
Flavor Flav owes the federal government nearly $1 million in back taxes, according to court documents.
Kristin Cavallari: Motherhood is "an incredible feeling"
August 12, 2012
Kristin Cavallari is feeling the rush of being a first-time mom.Michael Phelps to star on Golf Channel's 'The Haney Project' reality show
August 12, 2012
Michael Phelps will serve as the star of the upcoming season of Golf Channel's The Haney Project.'Big Brother' evicts returning houseguest Janelle Pierzina and determines fifth HoH
August 10, 2012
Big Brother evicted returning houseguest Janelle Pierzina and determined its fifth Head of Household during Thursday night's broadcast of the fourteenth season's fourth live eviction show.
Jen Schefft and husband Joe Waterman welcome a new baby girl
August 10, 2012
Jen Schefft and husband Joe Waterman have welcomed their second child into the world.
'Paranormal State' star Ryan Buell diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
August 10, 2012
Paranormal State star Ryan Buell has announced he has pancreatic cancer.Judge Judy Sheindlin reportedly the highest paid TV star in America
August 9, 2012
Judge Judy Sheindlin is the highest paid television star in the United States, making $45 million a year for her small-claims court show, TV Guide reported.
Sean "Diddy" Combs reportedly being eyed as new 'American Idol' judge
August 9, 2012
Sean "Diddy" Combs is reportedly being considered to serve as a judge on American Idol's upcoming season.
'Teen Mom' star Farrah Abraham denies reports of drugs abuse problems
August 9, 2012
Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham is denying claims that she abuses prescription medications such as Adderall and Xanax in addition to alcohol.
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler announce birth of a baby boy
August 8, 2012
Kristin Cavallari will now be carrying a baby in her arms instead of her belly.
Chris Harrison: Chris Bukowski's arrogance is astounding on 'Bachelor Pad'
August 8, 2012
Chris Harrison is apparently amazed at how cocky Chris Bukowski has been coming across on Bachelor Pad this season.Michael Phelps "not ruling out" competing on 'Dancing with the Stars'
August 8, 2012
Michael Phelps isn't objecting to the idea of potentially competing on Dancing with the Stars although he's not gunning for the opportunity either.
Kim Kardashian reportedly "honored" to be called Kanye West's "Perfect Bitch"
August 8, 2012
Kim Kardashian apparently views the word "bitch" in a positive light when it comes out of her boyfriend Kanye West's mouth.
NBC denies Sharon Osbourne's discrimination claims against son Jack Osbourne
August 8, 2012
NBC is denying Sharon Osbourne's claims that the network discriminated against her son Jack Osbourne when they had allegedly decided to drop him from their upcoming Stars Earn Stripes reality show after learning he suffers from multiple sclerosis.
Lifetime orders new Abby Lee Miller reality competition series
August 8, 2012
Lifetime has announced it's ordered Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, a new reality series which will feature Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller as its lead judge and 12 young girl and boy dancers from around the country competing for two grand prizes.Ryan Lochte may potentially star his own reality TV show
August 8, 2012
Ryan Lochte is apparently shopping around to potentially land his own reality show.
Sharon Osbourne confirms she's quitting 'America's Got Talent'
August 8, 2012
Sharon Osbourne says she is definitely leaving America's Got Talent.
'Bachelor Pad' eliminates Reid Rosenthal and "Super Fan" Donna Zitelli
August 7, 2012
Bachelor Pad eliminated Reid Rosenthal and "Super Fan" Donna Zitelli during Monday night's third episode of the third season of The Bachelor reality franchise spinoff in which 15 former bachelor and bachelorettes and five "Super Fans" compete for a $250,000 cash prize.
MTV reveals sixth season of 'Jersey Shore' will debut October 4
August 7, 2012
MTV has announced the sixth season of Jersey Shore will premiere Thursday, October 4 at 10PM ET/PT and its spinoff, Snooki & JWOWW, has been renewed for a second season.
'The Bachelorette' producer Cassie Lambert gets married to fellow producer
August 7, 2012
Arie Luyendyk Jr.'s ex-girlfriend Cassie Lambert is no longer a bachelorette.
Bristol Palin: I don't want to gain any weight during 'Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars'
August 7, 2012
Bristol Palin apparently isn't raising the bar too high for herself when it comes to competing on Dancing with the Stars her second time around.
'The Glass House' cuts two players but allows two contestants to re-enter the game
August 7, 2012
The Glass House eliminated two contestants, and in a twist, allowed Andrea and previously-eliminated contestant Mike to re-enter the game during ABC's Monday night broadcast of the new Big Brother-like reality competition's eighth episode.
Nick Jonas confirms he is being considered for 'American Idol' judging panel
August 4, 2012
Nick Jonas has confirmed he is in the running to be a new judge on American Idol.
'Big Brother' evicts no one and "resets the game," letting the coaches compete
August 3, 2012
Big Brother's fourteenth season "reset the game" and allowed the four prior-season houseguests who had been "coaching" the season's 12 first-time houseguests to join the competition as regular contestants during Thursday night's live broadcast.
Ed Swiderski: Reid Rosenthal played the 'Bachelor Pad' game very poorly
August 2, 2012
Ed Swiderski talks about the currently-airing season of Bachelor Pad and discusses his thoughts on some of his fellow contestants' bold moves and strategic plans.
Exclusive: Michelle Sacco opens up about her 'Love in the Wild' experience (Part 2)
August 2, 2012
Michelle Sacco talks to Reality TV World about her time on Love in the Wild and reflects on some memorable moments of the season.
Exclusive: Benjamin Clark talks about his time on 'Love in the Wild' (Part 2)
August 2, 2012
Benjamin Clark discusses his Love in the Wild experience and relationship with Michelle Sacco -- including what exactly went wrong in his relationship with Jenny Blatt prior to meeting the girl of his dreams.
Sharon Osbourne: My 'America's Got Talent' future is up in the air
August 1, 2012
Sharon Osbourne says she doesn't know whether she will return as a judge on America's Got Talent next season.
Exclusive: Yanina Beccaria talks about her 'Love in the Wild' experience (Part 2)
August 1, 2012
Yanina Beccaria talks to Reality TV World about her Love in the Wild victory and blossoming relationship with partner Kenneth Barrington -- including whether an engagement may be coming up for the happy couple.
Exclusive: Ken Barrington talks about his 'Love in the Wild' experience (Part 2)
August 1, 2012
Kenneth Barrington talks Love in the Wild and Yanina Beccaria -- including how the season's final adventure truly went down despite the show's creative editing.
