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Reality TV News - January 2010
MTV confirms 'Jersey Shore' cast returning for second season
January 30, 2010
MTV confirms 'Jersey Shore' cast returning for second seasonU.K. 'Got Talent' singer files embarrassment discrimination complaint
January 30, 2010
Former "Britain's Got Talent" contestant Emma Amelia Pearl Czikai alleges in a complaint that producers of the British TV show purposely embarrassed her.
'Jersey Shore' to be focus of New Jersey public relations group forum
January 30, 2010
The New Jersey Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America says the reality TV series "Jersey Shore" will be the focus of a public forum.VH1 orders 'Transform Me' reality series, picks up MTV Canada series
January 29, 2010
VH1 announced it has ordered Transform Me, a new reality series starring three transgender women giving makeovers, and has also acquired Peak Season: Vancouver, a docu-reality series from MTV Canada that takes place in the same city as the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics.
'The Bachelor' bachelorette Ella Nolan: I actually liked Vienna Girardi
January 28, 2010
While many of Jake Pavelka's The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love bachelorettes had problems with Vienna Girardi, recently-ousted Ella Nolan claims she wasn't one of them.
'American Idol' champ Carrie Underwood to sing Super Bowl anthem
January 28, 2010
Carrie Underwood is following in Jordin Sparks and Jennifer Hudson's footsteps.
Randy Jackson didn't know Simon Cowell was leaving 'American Idol'
January 28, 2010
Randy Jackson claims he had no knowledge of Simon Cowell's American Idol departure until after it was publicly announced.
'Dancing with the Stars' co-host Samantha Harris leaving the show
January 28, 2010
While Samantha Harris described working on Dancing with the Stars as a "dream job," the co-host has announced that she's leaving the ABC reality competition.
ABC airing 'Bachelor' couple Jason Mesnick, Molly Malaney's wedding
January 28, 2010
After eight years and fourteen seasons, viewers will finally see a The Bachelor couple walk down the aisle.
Report: MTV reaches second season deal with 'Jersey Shore' cast
January 28, 2010
Jersey Shore's cast apparently isn't going anywhere.Oxygen to debut 'Love Games' spinoff of 'Bad Girls' on March 16
January 28, 2010
Oxygen has announced Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too, a new reality dating show spinoff that will follow three former Bad Girls Club stars in their search for love, will premiere on Tuesday, March 16 at 11PM ET/PT.
Oxygen to premiere fifth season of 'Tori & Dean' on April 5
January 28, 2010
Oxygen has announced Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood's third season, the fifth overall edition of its Tori & Dean reality series starring Tori Spelling and her husband Dean McDermott, will premiere Monday, April 5 at 10PM ET/PT.'Celebrity Fit Club's Kevin Federline: Depression led to weight gain
January 27, 2010
Kevin Federline, U.S. pop star Britney Spears's ex-husband, says depression led to his recent weight gain.
Kara DioGuardi: There was no 'American Idol' feud with Katy Perry
January 27, 2010
Kara DioGuardi claims that viewers concerned that she feuded with guest judge Katy Perry during last night's American Idol broadcast have nothing to worry about.
Katy Perry: I'd quit singing to be a permanent 'American Idol' judge
January 27, 2010
American Idol may have a new candidate for Simon Cowell's upcoming judging panel vacancy.
Police detain man at 'Britain's Got Talent' star Susan Boyle's home
January 27, 2010
Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle told police she was entering her home in Blackburn late Tuesday when she saw a stranger run out of her house.
Migdalia Sebren gets eliminated from 'The Biggest Loser: Couples'
January 27, 2010
Migdalia Sebren, a 28-year-old homemaker from Sanford, NC, became the fourth contestant eliminated from The Biggest Loser: Couples during last night's ninth-season episode of the NBC reality weight-loss series.
Exclusive: Ex-'Bachelor' Matt Grant explains his 'Pimp My Bride' project
January 27, 2010
Matt Grant's Pimp My Bride reality show project is no joke, despite its smirk-inducing working title.
'The Bachelor' star Jake Pavelka: I wanted to maximize my time
January 27, 2010
Jake Pavelka says he had a good reason for cutting an extra bachelorette during last night's The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love Rose Ceremony.
Former 'Runway' designer Daniel Franco cameos on 'American Idol'
January 27, 2010
Daniel Franco knew he was too old to win American Idol, but he still auditioned as an homage to Adam Lambert.
Report: MTV and 'Jersey Shore' cast still negotiating, closer to deal
January 27, 2010
So much for MTV's reported ultimatum to Jersey Shore's first-season cast that it would film the second installment without them if they didn't accept the network's latest offer by Monday.Food Network to debut new 'Ultimate Recipe Showdown's on March 14
January 27, 2010
Food Network has announced Ultimate Recipe Showdown's third season will premiere on Sunday, March 14 at 9PM ET/PT.
Report: Nude photos of 'Jersey Shore's "Jwoww" being shopped
January 27, 2010
Fans of Jenni "Jwoww" Farley could reportedly soon get the chance to see what little her skimpy outfits had previously left to the imagination.
Chris Harrison: 'The Bachelor' star Jake Pavelka isn't messing around
January 26, 2010
Chris Harrison said he's proud of Jake Pavelka for taking initiative and cutting an extra bachelorette during last night's The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love Rose Ceremony.Aussie 'Biggest Loser' edits team out after child pornography charges
January 26, 2010
A contestant on Australia's upcoming The Biggest Loser installment has been forced the season to be "radically re-edited" after he was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography.
Report: ABC has made Paula Abdul 'Dancing with the Stars' offer
January 26, 2010
Paula Abdul's long-discussed stint as a Dancing with the Stars celebrity participant may finally be coming to fruition.
Stars lining up for 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell's Haiti single
January 26, 2010
Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Cheryl Cole and Take That are recording a cover of the song "Everybody Hurts" to raise money for Haiti's earthquake victims.
'The Bachelor' star Jake Pavelka eliminates four more bachelorettes
January 26, 2010
Jake Pavelka continued to shock his remaining bachelorettes during last night's The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love broadcast on ABC.VH1 to premiere co-ed third edition of 'Tool Academy' on February 14
January 26, 2010
VH1 has announced the third season of Tool Academy, which will for the first time also feature bad girlfriends participating in the competition's relationship boot camp, will premiere Sunday, February 14 at 9PM ET/PT.
Mia Michaels making one-day return to 'So You Think You Can Dance'
January 26, 2010
Mia Michaels is apparently returning to So You Think You Can Dance -- at least for a day.
Report: 'American Idol' and 'The X Factor' both seeking Tommy Mottola
January 26, 2010
Simon Cowell apparently isn't the only one who thinks Tommy Mottola would make a good judge.
'The Bachelor' star Jake Pavelka: Finale will probably puzzle viewers
January 25, 2010
Jake Pavelka claims the end of his The Bachelor journey could be a head scratcher for some fans but not-so-surprising for others.
Report: MTV gives 'Jersey Shore' cast take-it-or-leave-it deal deadline
January 25, 2010
MTV has reportedly told Jersey Shore's cast to accept its latest contract offer or it will film the reality show's second season without them.
Ex-'The Bachelor' star Matt Grant developing 'Pimp My Bride' show?
January 25, 2010
Former The Bachelor star Matt Grant's claim that he has a new Pimp My Bride reality show project in development is news to his supposed production partner.
Former 'American Idol' runner-up Bo Bice has another baby boy
January 25, 2010
It's another boy for Bo Bice.
Alleged 'American Idol' semifinalist Michael Lynche disqualified
January 25, 2010
Michael Lynche may be paying a hefty price for his proud papa confirming he's an American Idol Top 24 ninth-season semifinalist.
CBS renews 'Survivor' and 'The Amazing Race' for 2010-2011 season
January 25, 2010
CBS announced it has renewed Survivor and The Amazing Race and ordered additional installments for broadcast during the 2010-2011 primetime programming season.
Former 'Big Brother' contestant Steven Daigle becoming gay porn star
January 25, 2010
Former Big Brother tenth-season houseguest Steven Daigle is taking the reality show's voyeurism to a new level.
Report: 'Jersey Shore' cast negotiating en masse for second season
January 25, 2010
Jersey Shore's cast is reportedly sticking together in an attempt to cash in during negotiations to return for a second season of the show.
'Jersey Shore' cast appearance overwhelms New Jersey nightclub
January 24, 2010
'Jersey Shore' cast appearance overwhelms New Jersey nightclubOxygen renews 'Bad Girls Club' for a fifth season, moving to Miami
January 22, 2010
Oxygen announced it has renewed Bad Girls Club for a fifth season which will see the reality series relocate from Los Angeles to Miami.
Michelle Kujawa: I understand 'The Bachelor' Jake Pavelka's decision
January 22, 2010
While she was surprised and upset at the time, Michelle Kujawa doesn't harbor any ill-will over The Bachelor: On the Wings Love star Jake Pavelka's decision to take her up on her suggestion that she quit the show during the middle of a group date they were on.
'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' Kim Kardashian gets restraining order
January 22, 2010
'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' Kim Kardashian gets restraining order
Report: 'American Idol had told Simon Cowell to name his price
January 21, 2010
There was apparently no amount of money that could have persuaded Simon Cowell to remain on American Idol's judging panel.
'The Bachelor' star Jake Pavelka: "Horrible," "awful" incident coming
January 21, 2010
The drama is apparently just getting started on ABC's The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love.
CBS reveals identities of 'The Amazing Race' sixteenth season cast
January 21, 2010
CBS has formally announced the identities of the 11 teams who will be competing on The Amazing Race's sixteenth season, which will premiere on Sunday, February 14 at 8PM ET/PT.A&E announces pickup of new David Hasselhoff docu-reality series
January 21, 2010
A&E announced it has picked up a new reality series starring David Hasselhoff that will follow the former America's Got Talent judge as he balances his entertainment and business endeavors with his personal life as a single dad to two teenage daughters.Omarion replacing 'America's Best Dance Crew' judge Shane Sparks
January 21, 2010
MTV has tapped R&B star Omarion to replace Shane Sparks on America's Best Dance Crew's judging panel.
'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell to produce charity single for Haiti
January 21, 2010
'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell to produce charity single for Haiti
Kristin Chenoweth: 'American Idol' judging was harder than I thought
January 21, 2010
American Idol judging is apparently a lot harder than it looks on TV.
Former 'Survivor' castaway Jennifer Lyon loses her battle with cancer
January 20, 2010
Former Survivor: Palau castaway Jennifer Lyon has lost her battle with cancer.
Tenley Molzahn's 'The Bachelor' pregnancy comment "cut for time"
January 20, 2010
Two hours somehow apparently wasn't enough time for Monday night's The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love broadcast to include a brief scene ABC had spent the previous week promoting.
'The Real Housewives' White House crashers invoke Fifth Amendment
January 20, 2010
'The Real Housewives' White House crashers invoke Fifth Amendment
'The Hills' star Heidi Montag: I almost died after my plastic surgery
January 20, 2010
Heidi Montag has previously stated her April 2007 plastic surgery procedures were worth dying for, and now The Hills star claims that when she recently underwent 10 plastic-surgery procedures in one day she almost lost her life.
Maria Ventrella gets eliminated from 'The Biggest Loser: Couples'
January 20, 2010
Maria Ventrella, a 51-year-old corporate travel agent from Chicago, IL, became the third contestant eliminated from The Biggest Loser: Couples during last night's ninth-season episode of the NBC reality weight-loss series.
Randy Jackson: Simon Cowell may decide to return to 'American Idol'
January 19, 2010
Randy Jackson is hopeful that American Idol's currently-airing ninth season won't be Simon Cowell's last.
'The Bachelor' star Jake Pavelka eliminates three more bachelorettes
January 19, 2010
Jake Pavelka fulfilled one bachelorette's request to cut her loose on a group date and subsequently sent two more packing at the Rose Ceremony during last night's The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love broadcast on ABC.
'The Real Housewives' star Kelly Bensimon posing nude for 'Playboy'
January 19, 2010
Kelly Bensimon is baring it all for Playboy.
Bridget Marquardt: Kendra Wilkinson already considering second baby
January 19, 2010
Kendra Wilkinson is "just so excited" to be a mom that she's already ready to have another baby.
'Keeping Up' star Kim Kardashian denies Super Bowl engagement bet
January 19, 2010
Kim Kardashian has confirmed that she wants a ring, however of the championship and not engagement variety.
'Jersey Shore' star Nicole "Snooki" Pilozzi: I have dating show offers
January 19, 2010
Nicole "Snooki" Pilozzi previously expressed hope that she'd land her own reality dating series, and now it seems the Jersey Shore star could get the chance.Former 'Celebrity Rehab' participant Jeff Conaway badly injured in fall
January 19, 2010
Jeff Conaway has been hospitalized after reportedly falling down a staircase in his Los Angeles home.
Alleged identities of 'American Idol' ninth-season semifinalists surface
January 19, 2010
The anonymous online spoiler who managed to correctly reveal the identities of American Idol's semifinalists for the last two years has now released the alleged names of nearly all of the ninth-season's Top 24 semifinalists.
'The Hills' star Heidi Montag says she's not addicted to plastic surgery
January 19, 2010
Heidi Montag admitted she's "obsessed with plastic surgery" after undergoing 10 procedures in one day, however The Hills star claims she's not addicted.'Teen Mom' star Farrah Abraham allegedly assaulted by her mother
January 19, 2010
One of the young mothers featured on MTV's Teen Mom reality series was allegedly assaulted by her own mom over the weekend.
Simon Fuller won't let 'The X Factor' take 'American Idol' "into the mud"
January 18, 2010
Simon Fuller claims he will not allow The X Factor's stateside launch ruin American Idol.
Lo Bosworth: Heidi Montag plastic surgery sends the wrong message
January 18, 2010
The Hills' Lauren "Lo" Bosworth feels Heidi Montag's decision to undergo 10 plastic surgery procedures in one day is sending the wrong message to young girls.
Cheryl Cole's mom: She's not going to America as 'The X Factor' judge
January 18, 2010
Cheryl Cole apparently isn't coming across the pond with Simon Cowell to launch The X Factor stateside.
Report: Hilton aunts to star in Beverly Hills 'Real Housewives' edition
January 18, 2010
Paris Hilton and her mother Kathy aren't the only socialites in the family reportedly tied to a reality series.
Ex-'The Bachelor' bachelorette: "ABC will do anything to create drama"
January 18, 2010
A former The Bachelor bachelorette doesn't believe allegations that Rozlyn Papa engaged in an "inappropriate relationship" with producer Ryan Callahan during filming for the ABC reality dating series.
'The Bachelor' host Chris Harrison regrets going easy on Rozlyn Papa
January 16, 2010
Chris Harrison is apparently regretting he wasn't more direct when he confronted Rozlyn Papa about her alleged "inappropriate relationship" with producer Ryan Callahan during Monday night's The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love broadcast.'Wild Recon' host Donald Schultz to live with snakes for special
January 16, 2010
Harrah's Entertainment says "Wild Recon" host Donald Schultz will spend 10 days in Las Vegas locked inside a large glass box with 100 snakes.'Iron Chef America' special did not use actual White House vegetables
January 16, 2010
The vegetables used in a special White House episode of "Iron Chef America" did not come from the garden at the Washington site, a Food Network official says.
'American Idol' hopeful Antonio "Skii Bo Ski" Wheeler has long record
January 16, 2010
"American Idol" contestant Antonio "Skii Bo Ski" Wheeler has had several brushes with the law in Florida dating back to 2004, records reveal.
Simon Cowell: Tommy Mottola would be a good 'The X Factor' judge
January 16, 2010
While he's yet to announce who will be joining him on the judging panel of Fox's new American The X Factor edition, Simon Cowell appears to already have some specific names in mind.
'Idol' auditioneer Larry Platt taking 'Pants on the Ground' to 'The View'
January 15, 2010
Simon Cowell was right: American Idol viewers haven't heard the last from "General" Larry Platt.
Ashley Elmore wasn't confident prior to 'The Bachelor' elimination
January 15, 2010
Ashley Elmore said she was "definitely disappointed" she didn't receive a rose from Jake Pavelka during Monday night's The Bachelor: On The Wings of Love broadcast, however she somewhat expected it.NBC to premiere new 'Minute to Win It' game show on March 14
January 15, 2010
NBC has announced Minute to Win It, a new game show that will feature contestants trying to complete 10 simple yet increasingly-difficult challenges for the chance to win $1 million, will premiere Sunday, March 14 at 8PM ET/PT.
VH1 to debut 'Jessica Simpson's The Price of Beauty' on March 14
January 15, 2010
VH1 has announced Jessica Simpson's The Price of Beauty, a new reality series starring the former Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica star as she travels the globe studying various pop culture, will premiere on Sunday, March 14 at 10PM ET/PT.VH1 to premiere seventh season of 'Celebrity Fit Club' on February 8
January 15, 2010
VH1 has announced Celebrity Fit Club: Boot Camp's second season, the seventh overall edition of the reality weight-loss series, will premiere with a special 90-minute episode on Monday, February 8 at 9PM ET/PT.
E! orders new 'Holly's World' reality series starring Holly Madison
January 15, 2010
E! has announced it has ordered Holly's World, a new The Girls Next Door spinoff following former Hugh Hefner girlfriend Holly Madison and her new life in Las Vegas.
'The Real Housewives' Tamra Barney: "I did not cheat on my husband"
January 15, 2010
The Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Barney has reiterated her previous denial that she cheated on her estranged husband Simon.
Heidi Klum: 'Project Runway' probably heading back to Los Angeles
January 15, 2010
Project Runway's return to New York City will apparently be short lived.
Brooke Burke to host third season of TV Land's 'She's Got The Look'
January 15, 2010
TV Land has announced Brooke Burke will host She's Got the Look when the reality competition begins production on its third season next week.
Discovery orders new Bear Grylls-hosted 'Worst Case Scenario' series
January 15, 2010
Discovery Channel announced it has ordered Worst Case Scenario, a new series that will feature Man Vs. Wild survival expert Bear Grylls putting himself in potentially life-threatening situations and showing viewers how to get out of them.Style Network orders new 'Tacky House' series hosted by Thom Filicia
January 15, 2010
Style Network announced it has ordered Tacky House, a new reality series that will feature former Queer Eye for the Straight Guy star Thom Filicia transforming rooms from tacky to tasteful.Food Network orders new 'Private Chefs of Beverly Hills' reality series
January 14, 2010
Food Network announced it has begun production on Private Chefs of Beverly Hills, a new reality series that will follow the employees of a private chef placement agency in one of the most posh cities in the country.
Ashley Elmore: Rozlyn Papa 'The Bachelor' relationship was romantic
January 14, 2010
Ousted The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love bachelorette Ashley Elmore disagrees with Rozlyn Papa's claim that there was nothing romantic about her "inappropriate relationship" with one of the ABC reality dating series' producers during the show's filming.
'The Real Housewives' star Teresa Giudice's hubby arrested for DWI
January 14, 2010
Teresa Giudice's husband reportedly made a poor decision before getting behind the wheel of his vehicle, which led to multiple problems with the law.
Elton John denies he may replace Simon Cowell on 'American Idol'
January 14, 2010
Elton John apparently isn't one of the "superstars" clamoring for Simon Cowell's American Idol judging seat.TLC orders new 'Addicted' intervention and recovery reality series
January 14, 2010
TLC has announced it has ordered Addicted, a new Intervention-like docu-reality series that will follow individuals as they struggle with substance abuse before receiving help from an interventionist.
Report: Ex-'The Bachelor' star Bob Guiney and wife on verge of splitting
January 14, 2010
Bob Guiney could reportedly soon be staring bachelorhood in the face once again.
Report: Girlfriend dumps 'The Bachelor' producer over alleged scandal
January 14, 2010
The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love producer who allegedly engaged in an "inappropriate relationship" with bachelorette Rozlyn Papa during the show's filming apparently lost more than his job.
Former 'I Love New York 2' suitor Jamal Trulove on trial for murder
January 14, 2010
Jamal Trulove was identified as an alleged murderer due to his brief stint on VH1's I Love New York reality series in 2007.
Syfy to premiere sixth season of 'Ghost Hunters' on March 3
January 14, 2010
SyFy has announced that Ghost Hunters' sixth season will premiere on Wednesday, March 3 at 9PM ET/PT.
Report: U.K. network upset about Simon Cowell' s Fox 'X Factor' deal
January 14, 2010
American Idol aficionados apparently aren't the only ones unhappy with Simon Cowell's new deal with Fox, which will have him leaving the reality series this year to focus on launching a U.S. edition of his British The X Factor reality series for the network in Fall 2011.
'American Idol' creator: Superstars lining up to replace Simon Cowell
January 14, 2010
American Idol will apparently have no shortage of possible big-name judging panel replacements for Simon Cowell.
Patti Anderson regrets first-week 'The Biggest Loser' weight-loss
January 13, 2010
Patti Anderson said that if she could do her The Biggest Loser: Couples' experience over again, she'd take a more strategic approach to the weigh-ins.
'American Idol' premiere draws huge ratings on par with last season
January 13, 2010
Paula who? Whether it will survive Simon Cowell's 2011 absence as smoothly seems unlikely, but American Idol's ninth-season premiere appears to have weathered Paula Abdul's departure without a significant ratings impact.
TLC: Kate Gosselin's new show won't feature "fish-out-of-water" format
January 13, 2010
The premise for Kate Gosselin's new TLC reality series is apparently still a work in progress.
'American Idol' judging more difficult than Ellen DeGeneres expected
January 13, 2010
Working as an American Idol judge is harder than Ellen DeGeneres anticipated.Bravo reveals hosts and judges of Sarah Jessica Parker's 'Work of Art'
January 13, 2010
Bravo has revealed the hosts and judging panel for Work of Art: The Next Great Artist, a new Project Runway-like reality competition series for aspiring artists that is being produced by Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker.
Patti Anderson gets eliminated from 'The Biggest Loser: Couples'
January 13, 2010
Patti Anderson, a 55-year-old business owner from Lafayette, CA, became the second contestant eliminated from The Biggest Loser: Couples during last night's ninth-season episode of the NBC reality weight-loss series.'HGTV Design Star' judge Vern Yip and partner become parents
January 13, 2010
It looks like Vern Yip will have to design a new nursery in his house.
"Obsessed" Heidi Montag had 10 plastic surgery procedures in a day
January 13, 2010
Heidi Montag claims she recently underwent 10 plastic-surgery procedures in one day in an effort to become "the best me" she could be.
'The Girls Next Door's Shannon twins moving out of Playboy mansion
January 13, 2010
Identical twins Karissa and Kristina Shannon are redefining their relationship with Hugh Hefner.ABC to debut 'Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution' reality show on March 26
January 13, 2010
ABC has announced that Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, a new reality series produced by American Idol host Ryan Seacrest and starring the British chef as he provides a healthy makeover to the entire city of Huntington, WV, will premiere on Friday, March 26 at 9PM ET/PT.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck says 'American Idol' premiere was offensive
January 13, 2010
Elizabeth Hasselbeck said she was "truly bothered" by the "incredibly offensive" way American Idol portrayed a female ninth-season hopeful during last night's premiere broadcast on Fox.
'The Bachelor' host Chris Harrison: Rozlyn Papa "not telling the truth"
January 13, 2010
Rozlyn Papa's claims that she didn't have an inappropriate, physical relationship with a The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love producer during the show's filming aren't true, according to The Bachelor host Chris Harrison.
Report: 'American Idol' considering Ryan Seacrest join judging panel
January 13, 2010
Fox is apparently giving serious consideration to Simon Cowell's suggestion that Ryan Seacrest replace him on American Idol's judging panel.
Chris Harrison: Rozlyn Papa, 'Bachelor' staffer continued relationship
January 12, 2010
Rozlyn Papa continued seeing the fired The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love producer she allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with after leaving the ABC reality dating show, according to host Chris Harrison.
Simon Cowell: 'X Factor' agreement with Fox "wasn't going to happen"
January 12, 2010
Simon Cowell said his deal with Fox that will end his American Idol judging role while launching his British The X Factor reality competition series for the network in Fall 2011 was a last-minute agreement.
ABC to premiere 'Dancing with the Stars' tenth season on March 22
January 12, 2010
ABC has announced that Dancing with the Stars' tenth season will premiere with a two-hour performance episode on Monday, March 22 at 8PM ET/PT.
Rozlyn Papa: 'Bachelor' producer relationship was "nothing romantic"
January 12, 2010
After previously denying that her relationship with a The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love producer was sexual, ousted bachelorette Rozlyn Papa is now saying it wasn't even romantic.
'American Idol' returns with new judge, old format and farewell tour
January 12, 2010
While American Idol is returning to a more familiar format, there will still be several substantial changes when the curtains go up on the show's ninth season -- including the absence of Paula Abdul, the addition of Ellen DeGeneres, and Simon Cowell serving on the judging panel for the final time.
ABC orders new 'Bachelor Pad' all-stars spinoff of 'The Bachelor'
January 12, 2010
The Bachelor franchise will reportedly receive the Big Brother treatment.
'The Bachelor' eliminates Rozlyn Papa for "inappropriate" relationship
January 12, 2010
Rozlyn Papa was eliminated from The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love during last night's broadcast after allegedly engaging in what the show termed an "inappropriate relationship" with one of the reality dating series' producers during filming.
Ellen DeGeneres "Very, very sad" about Simon Cowell's 'Idol' exit
January 12, 2010
Ellen DeGeneres' first official day as an American Idol judge just so happened to coincide with Simon Cowell inking a deal with Fox that will end his judging role on the reality series following its ninth season.
Richard Heene begins 90-day prison sentence for balloon boy hoax
January 11, 2010
Richard Heene begins 90-day prison sentence for balloon boy hoax
Fox and Simon Cowell confirm 'American Idol' exit, 'X Factor' launch
January 11, 2010
Fox and Simon Cowell have confirmed he will leave American Idol after its 2010 season to focus on launching an American edition of his British The X Factor reality competition series for the network in Fall 2011.
Piers Morgan: I won't be replacing Simon Cowell on 'American Idol'
January 11, 2010
After initially avoiding the issue, the odds-on favorite to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol has pulled himself out of the running.
Bravo renews 'Flipping Out,' 'D-List,' and 'The Rachel Zoe Project'
January 11, 2010
Bravo announced that it has renewed The Rachel Zoe Project for a third season, Flipping Out for a fourth season, and Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List for a sixth season.Oxygen orders 'Love Games' reality dating spinoff of 'Bad Girls Club'
January 11, 2010
Oxygen announced that it has ordered Love Games: Bad Girls Need Love Too, a new spinoff that will follow three former Bad Girls Club stars in their search for love.Oxygen developing 'Hair Battle,' 'Glam,' 'Jersey Couture' reality shows
January 11, 2010
Oxygen has announced it is developing three new reality series -- Hair Battle Spectacular, House of Glam and Jersey Couture -- all of which are currently slated to debut in the spring as the network expands to two nights of original programming.
Bravo renews 'The Real Housewives Of Atlanta' for third season
January 11, 2010
Bravo announced that it has renewed The Real Housewives of Atlanta for a third season.
Howie Mandel replacing Hasselhoff as 'America's Got Talent' judge
January 11, 2010
NBC has announced Howie Mandel will replace David Hasselhoff on America's Got Talent's judging panel for the reality competition series' fifth season this summer.
Bravo picks up 'Thintervention with Jackie Warner' reality series
January 11, 2010
Bravo announced that it has picked up Thintervention with Jackie Warner, a new reality series that will feature the fitness expert and former Work Out star helping overweight clients kick their unhealthy habits.
Mel B to host the second edition of Oxygen's 'Dance Your Ass Off'
January 11, 2010
Oxygen announced it has tapped former Dancing with the Stars celebrity participant Melanie Brown to host Dance Your Ass Off's second season.
Bravo picks up Bethenny Frankel's 'Getting Married?' spinoff
January 11, 2010
Bravo announced it has picked up Bethenny's Getting Married?, a new reality series that will follow The Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel as she juggles her career with her wedding and pregnancy.NBC to preview Jerry Seinfeld's 'The Marriage Ref' on February 28
January 11, 2010
NBC is giving The Marriage Ref a chance to go for the gold.
'Top Chef' judge Gail Simmons to host new 'Just Desserts' spinoff
January 11, 2010
Gail Simmons is pulling triple duty for Bravo.
'The Real Housewives of New York City's third season to debut Mar. 4
January 11, 2010
Bravo has announced that The Real Housewives of New York City's third season will premiere on Thursday, March 4 at 10PM ET/PT.Bravo to debut new '9 By Design' family design reality show on April 5
January 11, 2010
Bravo has announced 9 by Design, a new docu-reality series starring husband and wife design team Courtney and Robert Novogratz, will premiere Monday, April 5 at 10PM ET/PT.Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin to star 'Harry Loves Lisa' TV Land show
January 11, 2010
TV Land has announced it has ordered Harry Loves Lisa, a new reality series starring Lisa Rinna and her husband Harry Hamlin -- both of whom previously competed on Dancing with the Stars as celebrity participants.
'Bachelor' couple Charlie O'Connell, Sarah Brice land Oxygen show
January 11, 2010
Oxygen has announced that it is developing When Charlie Met Sarah, a new reality series starring on-again/off-again The Bachelor seventh-season couple Charlie O'Connell and Sarah Brice.
'America's Next Top Model's fourteenth season to debut on March 3
January 11, 2010
The CW has announced that America's Next Top Model's fourteenth season will premiere with a two-hour broadcast on Wednesday, March 3 at 8PM ET/PT.
Ellen DeGeneres on possible Cowell 'Idol' exit: "If Simon goes, I go!"
January 11, 2010
Ellen DeGeneres apparently has little interest in serving as an American Idol judge without Simon Cowell by her side.
Bravo to premiere second edition of 'Top Chef Masters' on April 7
January 11, 2010
Bravo has announced Top Chef Masters' second season will premiere on Wednesday, April 7 at 11PM ET/PT.
'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson: Simon Cowell talk distracting
January 9, 2010
While he personally hasn't been distracted by reports that Simon Cowell is leaving American Idol, Randy Jackson says it has impacted the show.
Report: Former 'Jon & Kate' star Jon Gosselin has new girlfriend
January 9, 2010
An insider says former reality TV star Jon Gosselin is dating a 25-year-old woman he met in Utah.
Officials scoff at balloon boy dad Richard Heene's new media blitz
January 8, 2010
Officials scoff at balloon boy dad Richard Heene's new media blitz
'The Real Housewives' star Tamra Barney's husband files for divorce
January 8, 2010
The Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Barney's ongoing marital problems have ended with a divorce filing.
'Whale Wars' group's damaged powerboat left to sink in Antarctica
January 8, 2010
'Whale Wars' group's damaged powerboat left to sink in Antarctica
Report: Former 'Jon & Kate' star Jon Gosselin has a new girlfriend
January 8, 2010
While Kate Gosselin is celebrating her recently finalized divorce with a new do, Jon Gosselin is reportedly rejoicing with a new romance.
Fox yanks 'Our Little Genius' game show due to "integrity" issues
January 8, 2010
Fox has announced that it has pulled Our Little Genius from its programming schedule less than a week before the Mark Burnett-produced game show was slated to premiere.
'The Real Housewives' White House crashers hosting Vegas party
January 8, 2010
'The Real Housewives' White House crashers hosting Vegas party
Richard Heene denying balloon boy saga a hoax despite guilty plea
January 7, 2010
Richard Heene denying balloon boy saga a hoax despite guilty pleaMTV confirms 'The Real World' will return to New Orleans next edition
January 7, 2010
The Real World is returning to "The Big Easy."
'The Hills' star Stephanie Pratt reaches plea deal, DUI charge dropped
January 7, 2010
Stephanie Pratt has made a deal to keep her out of the pokey.
'Bachelor' bachelorette denies producer relationship was sexual
January 7, 2010
Although she acknowledges having a relationship with one of the reality dating series' producers during its filming, a The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love bachelorette is denying the relationship was sexual, despite the suggestions of ABC's promotions.
Piers Morgan "shocked" by Hasselhoff's 'America's Got Talent' exit
January 7, 2010
Piers Morgan said he was as "shocked as anyone" to learn that David Hasselhoff is leaving America's Got Talent.
CBS formally reveals 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains' castaway identities
January 7, 2010
CBS has finally formally revealed the 20 former castaways who will be competing on Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, the twentieth season of the long-running reality series that will premiere with a special two-hour episode on Thursday, February 11 at 8PM ET/PT.
Carrie Underwood, 'American Idol,' 'Whisperer' win People's Choices
January 7, 2010
Carrie Underwood has continued her People's Choice Awards dominance, however in a different category than she's accustomed to.
James Crutchfield "extremely happy" despite 'The Biggest Loser' exit
January 7, 2010
James Crutchfield said he was definitely worried that a knee injury he suffered playing high school football more than 10 years ago would hinder his weight-loss production as a The Biggest Loser contestant.
David Hasselhoff announces he's leaving 'America's Got Talent'
January 7, 2010
David Hasselhoff has announced that he's leaving America's Got Talent after serving on its judging panel since the NBC reality series premiered in 2006.Aspen residents unhappy with VH1's 'Secrets of Aspen' reality show
January 7, 2010
VH1's new Secrets of Aspen reality series apparently isn't sitting too well with some of the city's residents.
Former 'Bachelor' and 'Dancing' star Melissa Rycroft changing name
January 6, 2010
Melissa Rycroft is changing her surname to reflect her recent marriage.
Japanese whalers destroy 'Whale Wars' group's new powerboat
January 6, 2010
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society's latest efforts to stop Japanese ships from hunting whales took a dangerous turn on Wednesday.Fox Reality to debut Cindy Margolis reality dating show on January 30
January 6, 2010
Fox Reality Channel's first original reality dating series will also be its last.
Former 'Jon & Kate' star Kate Gosselin dumps her signature hairstyle
January 6, 2010
Kate Gosselin has decided to ditch her signature hairstyle for a new hairdo.'D-List' star Kathy Griffin: I don't know if CNN has fired me
January 6, 2010
Kathy Griffin is unsure if her use of the F-word while co-hosting CNN's live New Year's Eve coverage has gotten her fired from the network.
James Crutchfield gets eliminated from 'The Biggest Loser: Couples'
January 6, 2010
James Crutchfield, a 30-year-old human resources director from Orlando, FL, became the first contestant eliminated from The Biggest Loser: Couples during last night's ninth-season premiere of the NBC reality weight-loss series.
'Idol' champ Carrie Underwood to appear on 'How I Met Your Mother'
January 6, 2010
Carrie Underwood apparently enjoyed acting so much on her recent holiday special that she's decided to give it another go.
'Jersey Shore's Ronnie Magro was charged with assault during filming
January 6, 2010
Jersey Shore cast member Ronnie Magro was arrested during filming for the MTV reality series after he punched an alleged heckler in the face.
Jillian Harris, Ed Swiderski wedding date pulled from 'Bachelor' debut
January 5, 2010
Monday night's two-hour The Bachelor premiere showed many of the highlights of Jake Pavelka's introductory cocktail party with his bachelorette suitors, however one event was noticeably absent: the "special announcement" ABC had previously announced The Bachelorette lovebirds Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski would share.
Jillian Michaels worried about 'The Biggest Loser' cast's growing size
January 5, 2010
Jillian Michaels claims she is concerned at how heavy The Biggest Loser contestants are when they enter the competition.
'The Bachelor' star Jake Pavelka eliminates his first 10 bachelorettes
January 5, 2010
Jake Pavelka eliminated his first 10 The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love bachelorettes during last night's premiere broadcast of the ABC reality dating series.
Piers Morgan dodges talk about replacing Simon Cowell on 'Idol'
January 5, 2010
Oddsmakers feel Piers Morgan is the favorite to replace Simon Cowell should he decide to leave American Idol, however the America's Got Talent judge is dodging public comment on the possibility.NBC begins casting for Jerry Seinfeld's 'Marriage Ref' reality series
January 5, 2010
NBC announced that it has begun casting couples interested in appearing on former Seinfeld star Jerry Seinfeld's new The Marriage Ref reality series, which will premiere Sunday, March 14 at 8PM ET/PT.
Former 'Love' star Tila Tequila's fiancee Casey Johnson found dead
January 4, 2010
The body of socialite Casey Johnson was discovered in her Los Angeles home Monday, police said. She was 30.
Chris Harrison: 'Bachelor' bachelorette had on-set affair with producer
January 4, 2010
The Bachelor host Chris Harrison has confirmed that ABC's heavily-hyped "sexual affair" scandal involved one of the show's bachelorettes and a producer.
CBS to preview 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains' during People's Choice
January 4, 2010
Survivor aficionados won't have to wait until February to catch a glimpse of Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains and its all-star cast.
Chris Harrison: Jake Pavelka was a "sincere" 'The Bachelor' star
January 4, 2010
Chris Harrison feels "people are going to be surprised" by Jake Pavelka as The Bachelor's next star.
NBC officially reveals 'The Celebrity Apprentice's third-season cast
January 4, 2010
Although they already leaked out during the show's fall filming, NBC has officially revealed the identities of the 14 celebrities competing on The Celebrity Apprentice's third season, which will premiere Sunday, March 14 at 9PM ET/PT.
Former 'American Idol' finalist Jason Castro gets married in Texas
January 4, 2010
Jason Castro had cause for celebration this New Year.The CW passes on unaired 'Blonde Charity Mafia' reality series
January 4, 2010
Blond Charity Mafia has reportedly been canceled before its broadcast. Again.
Report: NBC in talks to revive 'Last Comic Standing' again
January 4, 2010
Last Comic Standing may be getting the last laugh. Again.
'Deadliest Catch' crab boat deckhand arrested for bank robberies
January 4, 2010
A Deadliest Catch crab fisherman has been charged with committing a string of bank robberies.
Ellen DeGeneres and Tim Gunn named PETA's people of the year
January 4, 2010
Tim Gunn and Ellen DeGeneres have been recognized for their work with animal rights.'D-List' star Kathy Griffin drops vulgarity on New Years show -- again
January 4, 2010
Kathy Griffin's New Year's resolution apparently had nothing to do with cleaning up her vocabulary.
