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Reality TV News - May 2007
MyNetworkTV to air 'Meet My Folks', three other reality series this fall
May 31, 2007
Next year's Paradise Hotel revival is apparently going to have plenty of reality TV company on MyNetworkTV, the new over-the-air broadcast network that Fox launched with American adaptations of foreign telenovelas shows last fall but now plans to re-focus on reality and unscripted programming.New 'American Idol' champ Jordin Sparks comfortable in her own skin
May 31, 2007
Taking home American Idol's sixth-season crown did more than launch Jordin Sparks' music career, it also boosted the 17-year-old's self esteem.Report: Carrie Underwood boyfriend Tony Romo wants a NFL timeout
May 31, 2007
As the starting quarterback of "America's Team" -- the NFL's Dallas Cowboys -- Tony Romo apparently already has enough to worry about and reportedly doesn't need Carrie Underwood offering him any further distractions.Report: Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown to go 'Dancing with the Stars'
May 31, 2007
The dust hasn't even settled on Dancing with the Stars' fourth season, but celebrity contestants who will make up the cast for the Fall 2007 installment of the ABC reality competition series have apparently already begun to appear.Anthony Morrison wins Bravo's 'Shear Genius' reality hairstyling series
May 31, 2007
Anthony Morrison was deemed to be a cut above the rest and therefore crowned the winner of Bravo's Shear Genius during last night's finale of the reality competition series.ABC's 'NASCAR in Primetime' docu-reality series to premiere August 8
May 31, 2007
ABC has announced that NASCAR in Primetime, a new docu-reality series that will offer viewers a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of stock-car racing, is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, August 8 at 9PM ET.'Dancing with the Stars 4' two-night finale waltzes off to big ratings
May 31, 2007
Dancing with the Stars' fourth-season two-night finale waltzed all over ABC's competition last week, as its final performance episode was Monday night's most-watched television show and it's live two-hour Tuesday night finale generated the network's largest non-sports audience in that time period in eight years.Report: 'American Idol' champ Jordin Sparks had formal vocal training
May 31, 2007
American Idol judge Randy Jackson called sixth-season winner Jordin Sparks "the most talented 17-year-old singer" he's ever seen. But she apparently had some help in achieving such lofty praise.'American Idol 5' champ Taylor Hicks dating Milwaukee news anchor?
May 31, 2007
It looks like Taylor Hicks is finally living up to his title as People's 2006 Most Eligible Bachelor.'The Hills' star Heidi Montag gets offer to pose for 'Playboy'
May 31, 2007
Bigger boobs and a new nose could apparently help The Hills star Heidi Montag cash in.'The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman' ends with a ratings bang
May 31, 2007
The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman's two-hour season finale on ABC last Monday night was the most-watched telecast of the reality dating series in three years, winning its time period in both total viewers and the Adults 18-49 demographic.Report: Katharine McPhee "hurt" by 'American Idol' finale "snub"
May 30, 2007
Last May, Katharine McPhee didn't receive enough love from viewers and finished second during American Idol's fifth-season finale. And last week, it was reportedly the same old song for McPhee during Idol's sixth-season finale -- only this time, she was supposedly shunned by the show's producers, not home viewers.Report: Ozzy Osbourne refused Sanjaya Malakar 'Idol' performance
May 30, 2007
Two very different musical worlds almost collided during American Idol's sixth-season finale last Wednesday night, as seventh-place finisher Sanjaya Malakar was reportedly confirmed to perform alongside Ozzy Osbourne.'The Apprentice' star Donald Trump: NBC wants to do another season
May 30, 2007
Donald Trump had some hurt feelings when NBC shunned his The Apprentice reality series by leaving it off its 2007-2008 primetime programming schedule, causing the real-estate mogul to claim he was "moving on" from NBC before he could officially be fired. However now that reports that, should NBC actually decide to order it, The Donald is contractually obligated to appear in a seventh The Apprentice season and can't quit have emerged, Trump has apparently decided to go back to re-embracing the idea of another season.'On the Lot' cuts first three aspiring filmmakers, reveals Top 15
May 30, 2007
The 18 aspiring filmmakers competing as finalists on Fox's On the Lot tried to win the viewing audience over with laughter during Monday night's first Film Premiere episode. However the humor was lost on the audience for three of the finalists, who were eliminated during Tuesday night's first live Box Office results show.'Dancing' judge Carrie Ann Inaba moves in with 'So You Think' beau
May 30, 2007
Carrie Ann Inaba is apparently following the lead of Dancing with the Stars' third-season runner-ups Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff.Reality TV producer Ben Silverman named NBC Entertainment head
May 30, 2007
Reality television producer Ben Silverman has been appointed to the newly created role of co-chairman for NBC Entertainment and NBC Universal Television Studio, the broadcast network announced Tuesday.New host Jerry Springer dishes about NBC's 'America's Got Talent 2'
May 29, 2007
For new host Jerry Springer, America's Got Talent represents a return to television's past.Dutch TV's new win-a-kidney reality competition sparking outrage
May 29, 2007
A Dutch reality television special that has a woman selecting a new kidney from three potential donors has reportedly caught the attention of both critics of the show's format and proponents of the message it's attempting to relay to viewers.'Top Model 8' winner Jaslene Gonzalez reveals abusive past
May 29, 2007
The road Jaslene Gonzalez traveled to become America's Next Top Model's eighth season winner was apparently a long one, as she had to overcome an abusive relationship prior to conquering the catwalk.'Idol 5' finalist Kellie Pickler milking her breast implants for publicity
May 29, 2007
Former American Idol fifth-season finalist Kellie Pickler is continuing to play coy about her seemingly obvious bosom expansion.Apolo Anton Ohno dishes on 'Dancing' experience and what's next
May 29, 2007
Apolo Anton Ohno worked hard for several months in order to be the best competitor he could on Dancing with the Stars' fourth season. The hard work paid off as he and professional partner Julianne Hough took home the fourth season's mirror ball trophy -- and while he savored the victory -- he said it's tough to weigh it against all the medals he's collected as a speed skater.
"There's no comparison; I trained in skating for 10 years of my life," said Ohno in the May 28 issue of OK!.John O'Hurley and former 'Dancing' partner release instructional DVD
May 29, 2007
Former Dancing with the Stars celebrity participant John O'Hurley is trying to prove ABC late night show host Jimmy Kimmel and his parking lot security guard Guillermo are correct: "You don't have to be a star to dance like one."Report: '90210' star Tori Spelling interested in 'Dancing with the Stars'
May 29, 2007
Former Beverly Hills 90210 star Jason Priestley said he has no plans to follow in Ian Ziering's dance steps and make an appearance in an upcoming installment of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, but the same apparently can't be said for Tori Spelling.'On the Lot' names Carrie Fisher and Gary Marshall permanent judges
May 25, 2007
Fox has announced Star Wars trilogy star Carrie Fisher and longtime actor, producer, director, and writer Gary Marshall will both serve as permanent judges for Fox's On the Lot, Mark Burnett and Steven Spielberg's new American Idol-like movie-making reality competition series.'Celebrity Big Brother' issues affecting U.K.'s regular 'Big Brother'
May 25, 2007
The scandal that surrounded the British reality TV show "Celebrity Big Brother" have spilled over to "Big Brother" aired by the same broadcaster.Jordin Sparks talks about being crowned 'American Idol's new champ
May 25, 2007
Last summer 17-year-old Jordin Sparks said she was focused on getting her drivers' license, which happened just before she ventured from her native Glendale, AZ to Seattle, WA to audition for American Idol's sixth season.'American Idol' runner-up Blake Lewis: "I'm kind of glad I didn't win"
May 25, 2007
To runner-up Blake Lewis, American Idol's sixth season was apparently never about winning or losing, but instead how he played the game.'Extreme Makeover' host Ty Pennington sentenced for drunken driving
May 25, 2007
Despite his celebrity status as the lead designer and host of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Ty Pennington is learning if you commit the crime you still have to pay the price.Fox "apologizes" for 'American Idol 6' finale broadcast overrun
May 25, 2007
Excuses, excuses.Former 'Bachelor' star Jesse Palmer retires from professional football
May 25, 2007
Jesse Palmer's charming personality and good looks may have helped him on The Bachelor's fifth season but it did nothing for his football career, which reportedly came to an end Thursday.'American Idol's sixth season finale averages over 30 million viewers
May 24, 2007
An average of 30.7 million total viewers watched 17-year-old Glendale, AZ-native Jordin Sparks become American Idol's sixth champion during Fox's live two-hour Wednesday night broadcast of Idol's sixth season finale. The finale also scored an 11.5/31 rating/share in the Adults 18-49 demographic.'Dancing' champ Apolo Ohno denies Julianne Hough romance rumors
May 24, 2007
Their chemistry in the ballroom contributed to two-time Olympic gold medalist speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno and his professional partner Julianne Hough receiving Dancing with the Stars' fourth season mirror ball trophy, but inquiring minds across America have been wondering if the spark between the pair was extinguished since the dancing shoes have came off.Former 'Idol 5' finalist Kellie Pickler dating NHL player Jordin Tootoo
May 24, 2007
What is it about blonde female former American Idol finalists and professional athletes?Host Cameron Daddo dishes on 'Pirate Master's adventure and cast
May 24, 2007
Thinking of CBS' new Mark Burnett-created Pirate Master reality competition series as just "Survivor on a boat" is incorrect according to Cameron Daddo, the new show's host.Jordin Sparks beats Blake Lewis to win Fox's 'American Idol'
May 24, 2007
"The Great Singer" beat "The Great Entertainer" as Jordin Sparks defeated Blake Lewis and won American Idol's sixth season title during Wednesday night's live two-hour season finale of the smash-hit Fox reality talent competition.Simon Cowell talks about the new "identity" of 'American Inventor 2'
May 24, 2007
For its second season, creator Simon Cowell has reinvented his ABC American Inventor reality series.Report: 'The Hills' star Heidi Montag gets engaged to Spencer Pratt
May 24, 2007
Spencer Pratt has apparently succeeded in driving Heidi Montag away from her The Hills co-star and BFF Lauren "LC" Conrad and right into his arms.Former 'American Idol 5' finalist Kellie Pickler's father arrested again
May 24, 2007
As former American Idol fifth season finalist Kellie Pickler tries to cement her future as a recording artist and actress, her father apparently can't help himself from reliving the past.Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne Hough win 'Dancing with the Stars 4'
May 23, 2007
Two-time Olympic gold medalist speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno and professional partner Julianne Hough were crowned the champions of the ballroom during last night's live finale of ABC's Dancing with the Stars' fourth season.'American Idol' finalists Blake Lewis, Jordin Sparks sing one last time
May 23, 2007
It was "The Great Entertainer" versus "The Great Singer" during last night's final sixth season American Idol performance episode, which saw Blake Lewis and Jordin Sparks, the season's Top 2 finalists, compete in-front of a studio audience and tens of millions of home viewers live from Hollywood's Kodak Theater.'This Is My Now' wins 'American Idol's first ever songwriting contest
May 23, 2007
Fox has announced that "This Is My Now," a ballad written by Seattle residents Scott Krippayne and Jeff Peabody, is the winner of American Idol's sixth-season songwriting contest to find the song that will serve as Idol's sixth season winner's first single.Simon Cowell to "move on" once his 'American Idol' contract ends
May 23, 2007
First Donald Trump tried to quit NBC's The Apprentice. Now it appears Simon Cowell is planning to do the same with Fox's American Idol.Andy Baldwin and Tessa Horst discuss their 'The Bachelor' match
May 23, 2007
Tessa Horst had such strong feelings about U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andy Baldwin heading into The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman's final Rose Ceremony that she had a hunch it must be mutual.'The Bachelor' runner-up Bevin Powers: 'I knew something was wrong'
May 23, 2007
Bevin Powers had so much chemistry with U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andy Baldwin that she had to like her odds heading into The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman's final Rose Ceremony.Tessa Horst denies being 'The Bachelor' finale spoiler report source
May 22, 2007
A report that spoiled the ending of The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman was correct... sort of.'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul breaks nose trying to avoid her dog
May 22, 2007
Paula Abdul recently flipped head over heels, but it wasn't because of her excitement for American Idol's sixth season finale.NBC says 'Apprentice' future still undecided despite Trump comments
May 22, 2007
Although Donald Trump has announced he's "moving on" and quitting his fading The Apprentice reality series, NBC disagrees.'Bachelor' Andy Baldwin selects Tessa Horst, rejects Bevin Powers
May 22, 2007
Tessa Horst, a 26-year-old San Francisco social worker, accepted the final rose -- and a marriage proposal -- from U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andy Baldwin during the final Rose Ceremony at the conclusion of last night's finale of ABC's The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman.Host Cat Deeley: 'So You Think You Can Dance 3' "bigger and better"
May 22, 2007
So You Think You Can Dance host Cat Deeley said the Fox reality competition series' upcoming third season isn't much different from last summer's second installment, but was quick to add that isn't necessarily a bad thing.'America's Got Talent' judge David Hasselhoff regains parental rights
May 21, 2007
Actor-singer David Hasselhoff has regained parental rights Monday, after agreeing in a Los Angeles courtroom to be tested for alcohol three times weekly.Style Network to premiere new 'I Propose' reality series on June 12
May 21, 2007
Numerous reality television series have documented what brides go through before their big day. Now it's apparently time for the grooms to finally get some recognition.'Survivor: Fiji' castaway Yau-Man Chan using niceness as payback
May 21, 2007
Yau-Man Chan is using the old "kill 'em with kindness" adage in dealing with Andria "Dreamz" Herd, the Survivor: Fiji castaway that reneged on a Final 4 Immunity Challenge deal that cost Chan a chance at the competition's $1 million grand prize.Simon Cowell voices in on Kelly Clarkson, Clive Davis album dispute
May 21, 2007
Differing opinions on the content of "My December," Kelly Clarkson's upcoming third album, became a point of contention between the original American Idol winner and Clive Davis, the chairman of her record label RCA. For Simon Cowell, who judged Clarkson on Idol but is also employed by Sony BMG -- RCA's parent company -- it's not so black and white as to who's right or wrong in the dispute.Simon Cowell: I can't call 'American Idol' finale, Melinda cut was 'unfair'
May 21, 2007
Despite having watched every one of Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis' performances prior to the two becoming American Idol's sixth season Top 2 finalists, judge Simon Cowell said the competition is just too close to call.Laila Ali to have knee surgery following 'Dancing with the Stars' finale
May 21, 2007
Laila Ali has a record of 24-0 as a professional boxer -- and she hopes Dancing with the Stars' fourth season won't break her unbeaten streak when she and partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy will compete in the reality competition's finale. However it won't be easy, as she'll reportedly be competing with two bum knees.'American Idol' finalist Phil Stacey gets Navy's OK to join summer tour
May 21, 2007
Instead of possibly seeing a tour of duty in Iraq, U.S. Navy Petty Officer Third Class Phil Stacey will be apparently be venturing on a tour of a different kind -- the former sixth-season finalist has reportedly gotten the go ahead to join the American Idol 2007 summer concert tour.Former 'Hell's Kitchen 2' contestant Rachel Brown found dead in home
May 21, 2007
Rachel Brown, a 41-year-old personal chef who competed on the second season of Fox's Hell's Kitchen, was reportedly found dead in her family home in Bedford, TX on Wednesday, May 9.ABC to premiere new 'Ex-Wives Club' reality series on May 28
May 21, 2007
ABC has announced that it will premiere Ex-Wives Club, a new reality series that will help recent divorcees rid themselves of everything reminiscent of their former significant other in an effort to move forward with their lives, on Monday, May 28 at 9PM ET/PT.Report: CBS planning second 'Survivor: All-Stars' for Spring 2008
May 20, 2007
Another Survivor: All-Stars is reportedly in the works for the long-running CBS reality competition series' sixteenth installment.'The Apprentice' star Donald Trump to NBC: You can't fire me, I quit
May 20, 2007
Rather than give NBC the chance to formally cancel his fading The Apprentice reality series and fire him, Donald Trump has reportedly told the network he's "moving on" and quitting the one-time smash-hit but now ratings-challenged reality series.'Idol' finalists Blake Lewis, Jordin Sparks surprised to make it so far
May 18, 2007
Either Jordin Sparks or Blake Lewis will become the next American Idol at the conclusion of the sixth season's finale on Wednesday night. However both are surprised that they've made it this far.'Pussycat Dolls 2,' 'Crowned,' 'Farmer Wants a Wife' to air midseason
May 18, 2007
The CW has announced that it plans to air three reality series --a second season of Pussycat Dolls Present's, as well as previously announced new shows Farmer Wants a Wife and Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants -- as part of the network's 2007-2008 midseason programming lineup.Ousted 'Idol' finalist Melinda Doolittle served as "the momma"
May 18, 2007
Melinda Doolittle described American Idol's 12 sixth-season finalists as "one big, happy family," and she had the honor of serving as its matriarch.Fox to air new 'Laguna Beach'-like 'Nashville' reality series this fall
May 18, 2007
Fox has announced that Nashville, a new Laguna Beach-like docu-reality series that will follow a group of young people trying to make their mark in Nashville's music industry, will debut as part of the network's Fall 2007 primetime programming schedule.'Idol' finalist Melinda Doolittle "had an idea" she'd be going home
May 17, 2007
If home viewers, the studio audience and even the judges were shocked at the outcome of last night's American Idol live results show that revealed the sixth season's Top 2 finalists, imagine how Melinda Doolittle must have felt. But apparently she wasn't as surprised as one might think when she discovered she'd be leaving the competition.'Bachelor' star Andy Baldwin ready for real world love with his woman
May 17, 2007
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andy Baldwin reassures viewers that his The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman journey does have a happy ending -- or a happy beginning -- depending how you look at it.Fox's new 'Idol'-like 'American Band' reality series to air this fall
May 17, 2007
Fox has announced that The Search for the Next Great American Band, the network's new recently announced American Idol-like reality competition series that will do just what its overly wordy title implies, will debut as part of the network's Fall 2007 primetime programming schedule.'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton's jail time reduced due to good behavior
May 17, 2007
Paris Hilton will serve at least 23 days for a probation violation in a cell away from the general population, the Los Angeles County sheriff's office said.Fox announces Gordon Ramsay's 'Kitchen Nightmares' will air this fall
May 17, 2007
Fox has announced that Kitchen Nightmares, a previously announced new reality series that will follow sharp-tongued British Hell's Kitchen chef Gordon Ramsay as he travels across America and helps restaurants in crisis, will air as part of the network's Fall 2007 primetime programming schedule.'American Idol' cuts Melinda Doolittle, sets up Jordin vs. Blake finale
May 17, 2007
Hopefully American Idol judge Simon Cowell isn't a betting man. In a somewhat surprising result -- and one Cowell wasn't expecting -- Idol eliminated Melinda Doolittle during Wednesday night's live broadcast of the Fox reality show's penultimate results show, clearing the way for Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis to compete in next week's sixth season Idol finale.Jaslene Gonzalez wins The CW's 'America's Next Top Model 8'
May 17, 2007
Jaslene Gonzalez, 20-year-old online college admissions advisor from Chicago, IL, was crowned America's Next Top Model during last night's finale of the eighth cycle of the popular The CW reality series.The CW to air new 'Top Model,' 'Beauty and the Geek' editions this fall
May 17, 2007
The CW announced that new installments of both America's Next Top Model and Beauty and the Geek will air as part of the network's Fall 2007 primetime programming schedule.Kelly Clarkson calls RCA song referrals for new album "insulting"
May 17, 2007
Considering Kelly Clarkson is the original American Idol, one would expect RCA, her record label, to want some original tunes for her upcoming third album "My December."ABC bumps 'Dancing' finale away from 'Idol,' adds 'Bachelor' special
May 17, 2007
The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman star Andy Baldwin's background as a U.S. Navy Lieutenant proves he's a tough guy, but he may be facing his stiffest competition yet.Report: ABC spoils 'The Bachelor' ending during upfronts presentation
May 17, 2007
If you can't beat them, join them apparently. The question of who receives U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andy Baldwin's final rose at the conclusion of The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman's upcoming finale -- already reportedly spoiled by the bachelorette Baldwin selected -- has now reportedly been further spoiled by ABC, the network that airs the reality dating show.CBS to air new 'Lord of the Flies'-like 'Kid Nation' reality series this fall
May 16, 2007
CBS has announced that Kid Nation, a new Lord of the Flies-like reality series in which 40 children will have 40 days to establish a fully-functioning community in an uninhabited ghost town, will be part of the network's Fall 2007 primetime schedule and air Wednesdays at 8PM ET/PT.CBS renews 'The Amazing Race' but delays next edition 'til midseason
May 16, 2007
CBS has announced that it has ordered another installment of The Amazing Race -- but the twelfth season of the four-time Emmy-Award winning reality competition series won't be part of the initial 2007-2008 primetime programming lineup that the network unveiled on Wednesday and is instead scheduled for a midseason debut.International consortium purchases Endemol, John de Mol to return
May 16, 2007
Former Endemol co-founder John de Mol has already proven that he knows how to "sell high." Now he's also showing that he may know how to "buy low."'American Idol's sixth season Top 3 take the stage and perform
May 16, 2007
Threes were wild last night when American Idol's sixth season Top 3 took the stage, as each performed three songs and had three phone numbers for viewers to call and vote for which two would compete in next week's finale.'Dancing with the Stars' eliminates Ian Ziering and Cheryl Burke
May 16, 2007
Former Beverly Hills 90210 actor Ian Ziering and his partner Cheryl Burke were the eighth couple eliminated from Dancing with the Stars' fourth season during last night's live results show on ABC that revealed the Top 3 pairs who will compete for the show's mirror ball trophy in next week's finals.Carrie Underwood wins three ACM awards, Miranda Lambert wins one
May 16, 2007
It's good to be Carrie Underwood these days.CBS confirms 'Survivor: China' title, reveals additional location details
May 15, 2007
CBS has confirmed that Survivor: China will be the official title for this fall's previously announced fifteenth Survivor edition that will film in mainland China.Denver leaders insist MTV's 'The Real World' good for the city
May 15, 2007
Less-than-stellar ratings for MTV's "The Real World: Denver" may have observers wondering if the show has legs but don't count Denver officials among them.'Bachelor' star Andy Baldwin cuts Danielle Imwalle, picks his Final 2
May 15, 2007
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andy Baldwin said "Aloha" to his three remaining suitors during last night's penultimate episode of ABC's The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman, as he welcomed them to his current home state of Hawaii where they each learned about his military service and spent overnight dates with him. In the end, Danielle Imwalle, a 25-year-old graphic designer who currently resides in Bethel, CT, learned that "Aloha" also means farewell, as she was the 23rd bachelorette sent packing.ABC to air new 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'Bachelor' editions this fall
May 15, 2007
ABC has announced that new Dancing with the Stars and The Bachelor editions will air as part of its Fall 2007 primetime programming schedule.MyNetworkTV, Fox Reality bringing 'Paradise Hotel' back in early 2008
May 15, 2007
After a more than a four-year hiatus, Paradise Hotel will be re-opening for business.Fox reveals the identities of its 'Hell's Kitchen 3' culinary contestants
May 15, 2007
Fox has announced the 12 wannabe chefs and restaurateurs who will be trying to please foul-mouthed British chef Gordon Ramsay on the third season of Hell's Kitchen, which is scheduled to premiere on Monday, June 4 at 9PM ET/PT.NBC to air new 'The Singing Bee' reality competition series this fall
May 15, 2007
NBC has announced The Singing Bee, a new reality competition series that will see how well contestants can accurately sing lyrics to popular songs in a karaoke-style showdown, will be part of the broadcast network's 2007-2008 primetime programming schedule.Ex-'Dancing' partners Mario Lopez, Karina Smirnoff move in together
May 15, 2007
Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff came-up just short of winning Dancing with the Stars' third season as partners but now it looks like the pair -- who have been playing coy about the fact that their dance floor pairing had developed into a romantic relationship -- will be able to practice their two-step all they want.NBC to air new 'World Moves' Randy Jackson reality series this fall
May 15, 2007
Apparently Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul aren't the only American Idol judges branching out with additional reality projects of their own.2007 Reality TV Summer Preview: Coming soon to a TV near you
May 15, 2007
Pirates, filmmakers, celebrity impersonators, culinary wizards, inventors, suprheroes, comedians, designers and numerous other characters will all be on display this summer, which will see the sun rise on several new reality series as well as the return of some formidable favorites.Tori Spelling's mom expresses Paris Hilton concern via open letter
May 14, 2007
Apparently in the world of Los Angeles glitterati, nothing says "I care" like an open letter on the Internet.Anna Nicole Smith's will filed with Los Angeles probate court
May 14, 2007
Anna Nicole Smith's will was submitted to Los Angeles probate court Monday while Larry Birkhead sought to be named guardian of their daughter's estate.'The Apprentice' not part of NBC's 2007-08 lineup, future still uncertain
May 14, 2007
A seventh edition of Donald Trump's sagging The Apprentice reality series was not included in the 2007-2008 primetime programming schedule that NBC formally unveiled on Monday. However, according to the network, that doesn't mean it has decided to fire Trump and cancel his one-time smash-hit but now ratings-challenged reality series.Fox reveals the identities of its 'On the Lot' reality series semifinalists
May 14, 2007
Fox has announced the 50 aspiring filmmakers who will compete as semifinalists in On the Lot, Mark Burnett and Steven Spielberg's new American Idol-like movie-making reality competition series that will premiere with two one-hour audition episodes on Tuesday, May 22 at 9PM ET/PT and Thursday, May 24 at 9PM ET/PT.Earl Cole wins 'Survivor: Fiji,' Dreamz reneges on deal with Yau-Man
May 14, 2007
Earl Cole never saw his name written down on a Tribal Council parchment during Survivor's entire fourteenth season -- that is until last night's season finale, when he received all nine votes from the jury, allowing him to unanimously defeat Cassandra Franklin and Andria "Dreamz" Herd and emerge as Survivor: Fiji's ultimate survivor and $1,000,000 winner.Former 'Idol 5' finalist Kellie Pickler not bothered by boob job talk
May 14, 2007
Kellie Pickler doesn't understand why her seemingly expanded bust is creating such a fuss.'The Apprentice' star Donald Trump becomes a grandfather
May 14, 2007
His hairline may be constantly receding, but at least his family tree continues to grow.Jason Priestley won't be 'Dancing with the Stars' anytime soon
May 14, 2007
Former Beverly Hills 90210 star Jason Priestley apparently believes there's a world of difference between supporting a friend participating in a reality series and actually doing it himself.State of the Spoiling: 'Survivor: Fiji' Season Finale
May 13, 2007
Reality TV World's commmunity spoiler sleuths' 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the fourteenth and final episode of Survivor: Fiji is now available.'Race 4' co-winner Reichen Lehmkuhl cast in 'Dante's Cove' gay soap
May 11, 2007
here! Network has announced that The Amazing Race fourth season winner Reichen Lehmkuhl will join the third-season cast of Dante's Cove. The supernatural soap opera's third season is currently filming in Hawaii and is expected to air in October.Report: Piers Morgan's "harsh comments" cause tiff with Osbourne
May 11, 2007
Considering Sharon Osbourne has worked with Simon Cowell -- the king of nasty criticism -- on Britain's American Idol-like The X-Factor reality competition series, one would assume she'd be able to handle judging alongside Piers Morgan on the upcoming second season of NBC's America's Got Talent.Ousted 'Idol' finalist Lakisha Jones dishes on Cowell kiss, Sanjaya
May 11, 2007
Every contestant in American Idol's history -- be it an untalented hopeful or eventual winner -- has felt the sharp-tongue of Simon Cowell. But recently ousted American Idol sixth season finalist Lakisha Jones is the only one who also knows what his lips feel like.Report: MTV planning 'Rapping With the Stars' reality competition show
May 11, 2007
The reality realm has provided celebrities the opportunity to do everything from dance to lose weight in-front of a television audience. Now MTV is reportedly ready to show viewers how well celebrities can rap.A&E to debut 'Confessions of a Matchmaker' reality series on June 6
May 11, 2007
A&E announced that Confessions of a Matchmaker, a new reality series that will follow "matchmaker on a mission" Patti Novak as she attempts to help single people in Buffalo, NY find love, will premiere on Saturday, June 6 at 10PM ET/PT.Ex-'Laguna Beach' and 'Hills' star Jason Wahler goes to rehab, not jail
May 11, 2007
Jason Wahler has been arrested three times in the last eight months and was allegedly intoxicated for all three instances, meaning there was really only one place where the 20-year-old former Laguna Beach and The Hills star could go. And no, it's not jail, even though that's probably where he belongs.'Survivor: Fiji' boots Stacy Kimball, reveals Final 5 castaways
May 11, 2007
Yau-Man Chan made one of the biggest and most unlikely deals in Survivor history during last night's penultimate episode of Survivor: Fiji before wisely using his hidden Immunity Idol at Tribal Council, saving himself from certain elimination and instead giving the boot to Stacy Kimball, a 27-year-old interactive Internet producer from Montpelier, VT.Rejected 'Bachelor' suitor Amber Alchalabi "loves" teaching, not Andy
May 11, 2007
Amber Alchalabi may have been rejected by U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andy Baldwin during Monday night's episode of The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman, but apparently, she didn't have as strong of feelings for him as the other three remaining bachelorettes anyway.Amber Alchalabi's 'Bachelor' fracas continues with resignation flip-flop
May 11, 2007
The Texas elementary school principal caught in The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman bachelorette and fourth-grade teacher Amber Alchalabi's recent time off fracas has had some conflicting thoughts on whether she should stay or she should go in recent days.Ousted 'American Idol' finalist Lakisha Jones: "I knew on Tuesday"
May 10, 2007
Her heart was still in it, but recently ousted American Idol sixth season finalist Lakisha Jones said her voice abandoned her when she needed it the most.NBC reveals 'Age of Love' reality dating show twist details, bachelor
May 10, 2007
NBC has removed the shroud of secrecy from Age of Love, the new reality dating series the network will premiere on Monday, June 18 at 9PM ET/PT.Fox announces new 'Idol'-like 'American Band' reality competition
May 10, 2007
Having already searched for America's next great singers, junior singers and dancers via American Idol, American Juniors and So You Think You Can Dance, Idol creator Simon Fuller is now turning his attention to musical groups.Sanjaya Malakar honored for his unlikely 'American Idol 6' journey
May 10, 2007
If you can't go home, where can you go?'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton now ready to "face the consequences"
May 10, 2007
Socialite-heiress Paris Hilton said Wednesday she is ready to "face the consequences" for violating her probation in a Los Angeles DUI case.Fox announces 'So You Think You Can Dance 3' broadcast schedule
May 10, 2007
It's time to dust off your dancing shoes.'American Idol' eliminates Lakisha Jones, reveals its Top 3 finalists
May 10, 2007
Lakisha Jones became the ninth finalist eliminated from American Idol's sixth season during Wednesday night's live broadcast of the Fox reality show's results show.'Dancing with the Stars' Julianne Hough calls off her wedding
May 10, 2007
Julianne Hough must have realized she's on ABC's Dancing with the Stars, not MTV's Engaged & Underage.'Top Model 8' eliminates Dionne Walters, reveals Top 3 finalists
May 10, 2007
The claws came out during last night's penultimate episode of America's Next Top Model's eighth season, as the four remaining runway wannabes were forced to evaluate each other at the judges' panel following a challenge and photo shoot that had them connecting with Australia's tribal past. In the end, Dionne Walters, a 20-year-old college student from Montgomery, AL, became the tenth girl sent packing from the competition.Model Veronica Webb to co-host Bravo's 'Tim Gunn's Guide to Style'
May 9, 2007
Bravo has announced that Veronica Webb will serve as Tim Gunn's co-host on the fashion guru's Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, a new reality series that will feature the Project Runway star as he helps hapless fashion dilemmas transform into stylish individuals.Eric Sanchez and Danielle Turner talk about their 'Amazing' split
May 9, 2007
With their romantic relationship already on the rocks, The Amazing Race: All-Stars was apparently the kiss-of-death for winners Eric Sanchez and Danielle Turner.Report: Andy Baldwin's final bachelorette spoils 'The Bachelor' ending
May 9, 2007
Bravo reveals its 'Top Chef 3' cast, series to premiere June 13
May 9, 2007
Bravo has revealed the identies of the 15 up-and-coming culinary wizards who will compete on Top Chef's third season, which will premiere Wednesday, June 13 at 10PM ET/PT but be proceeded by a special hour-long charity cook-off that will pit previous Top Chef contestants against one another and air a week earlier.INTERVIEW: Charla and Mirna dish about being 'Amazing' underdogs
May 9, 2007
Love them or hate them, cousins Mirna Hindoyan and Charla Baklayan Faddoul at least deserve a tip of the cap for being the third team to cross the finish line during CBS' finale of The Amazing Race: All-Stars.'American Idol's sixth season Top 4 take the stage and perform
May 9, 2007
American Idol's sixth season Top 4 took the stage last night and performed disco tunes from the 1970s while being mentored by Bee Gees' singer Barry Gibb.'Dancing with the Stars' cuts Billy Ray Cyrus and Karina Smirnoff
May 9, 2007
Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and his partner Karina Smirnoff were the seventh couple eliminated from Dancing with the Stars' fourth season during last night's live results show on ABC.'Shooting Sizemore' star Tom Sizemore arrested for drug possession
May 8, 2007
Actor and "Shooting Sizemore" reality show star Tom Sizemore has landed in jail, after police in Bakersfield, Calif., reportedly caught him with methamphetamine and narcotic paraphernalia.Oxygen renews 'Tori and Dean: Inn Love' for second season
May 8, 2007
Tori Spelling spent 10 seasons playing the role of Donna Marin on Beverly Hills 90210, and now it looks like she'll get to play herself for a second season of Tori & Dean: Inn Love.'Talent' judge David Hasselhoff's wife denies leaking videotape
May 8, 2007
Pamela Bach vigorously denies releasing the tape showing her estranged husband David Hasselhoff in a drunken state on the floor of a Las Vegas hotel room.'Dancing with the Stars' summer tour announces dates and locations
May 8, 2007
Celebrity and professional two-steppers featured on both past and current editions of Dancing with the Stars will be waltzing to a city near you this summer, as ABC announced the summer tour dates and locations for the second season of Dancing with the Stars - The Tour.INTERVIEW: Dustin and Kandice talk about their 'Amazing' experience
May 8, 2007
Dustin Seltzer and Kandice Pelletier were looking to become the first all-female team to ever win The Amazing Race when they signed-up for All-Stars on the heels of their fourth-place finish during The Amazing Race's tenth season.Paris Hilton asks for Schwarzenegger pardon, re-hires publicist
May 8, 2007
Paris Hilton reportedly has turned to the one man she feels can keep her from serving a 45-day prison sentence: The Governator.'The Bachelor' star Andy Baldwin ousts Amber Alchalabi, picks Final 3
May 8, 2007
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andy Baldwin traveled across the country during last night's episode of ABC's The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman to meet the families of his four remaining suitors. While he never got to meet bachelorette Amber Alchalabi's parents, Andy said it was no big deal but still sent the 23-year-old teacher who currently resides in Sugar Land, TX home due to the seven-year gap in their age.Paris Hilton judge "amazed" by publicity 45-day sentence is receiving
May 8, 2007
Judge Michael T. Sauer told The Los Angeles Times Monday he is "amazed" at the publicity Paris Hilton's case is receiving.'Extreme Makeover' host Ty Pennington arrested, charged with DUI
May 8, 2007
It's the kind of behavior one would expect from stars of The Simple Life and Laguna Beach, not Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.'Idol' producers Nigel Lythgoe, Ken Warwick step down from Emmys
May 8, 2007
Producing American Idol is apparently a pretty time-consuming job.State of the Spoiling: 'Survivor: Fiji' Episode 13
May 8, 2007
Reality TV World's commmunity spoiler sleuths' 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the thirteenth episode of Survivor: Fiji is now available.Original 'Idol' Kelly Clarkson says third album will be different
May 7, 2007
Kelly Clarkson says her new CD will be something different, but then she told The Los Angeles Times she tries to come out with a different record every time.'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton appeals 45-day jail sentence
May 7, 2007
Hotel heiress Paris Hilton's lawyer has filed a motion in Los Angeles to appeal her 45-day jail sentence, ExtraTV.com reported.Judge suspends 'Talent' judge David Hasselhoff's visitation rights
May 7, 2007
A judge in Los Angeles Monday temporarily suspended actor David Hasselhoff's child visitation rights, the tabloid TV show "Extra" reported.Report: Ousted 'American Idol' finalist Phil Stacey could go to Iraq
May 7, 2007
"American Idol" castoff and sailor Phil Stacey, one of the season's final six contestants, may see duty in Iraq.INTERVIEW: Eric and Danielle talk about their 'The Amazing Race' win
May 7, 2007
Eric Sanchez and Danielle Turner finished in first for only one leg of CBS' The Amazing Race: All-Stars. Luckily for them it was the thirteenth and final leg, as they were the first team to cross the finish line of The Amazing Race's eleventh installment during last night's finale to claim the $1 million prize.E! to premiere new 'Sunset Tan' tanning salon reality series on May 28
May 7, 2007
Just how hot does the drama inside a tanning salon get?SoapNet begins production on 'Fashionista Diaries' docu-reality show
May 7, 2007
SOAPnet has announced that it has begun production on The Fashionista Diaries, a new reality series that will follow assistants from three different companies as they collaborate in organizing Charlotte Ronson's Fashion Show and After Party during New York's Fall Fashion Week 2007. The ten-episode series is scheduled to premiere in July.Paris Hilton calls jail sentence "cruel and unwarranted," fires publicist
May 7, 2007
Paris Hilton isn't going quietly.'Apprentice' Kristine Lefebvre: Trump was "obsessed with my body"
May 7, 2007
Former The Apprentice: Los Angeles candidate Kristine Lefebvre will grace the cover of Playboy's June issue, and she knows at least one guy who can't wait to get a copy: her one-time potential boss.'American Idol 2007' summer tour dates and locations announced
May 7, 2007
American Idol's sixth season Top 10 finalists won't be seeing the beach very much this summer -- they'll be too busy performing on the show's American Idol 2007 concert tour that was announced Friday.INTERVIEW: Brittany Hatch talks about her 'Top Model' experience
May 7, 2007
This time the judging panel is dead wrong in eliminating Brittany because five Australian designers did not like her personality. Personality is something that can be changed. Having a natural ability to consistently take great photos is something that money or a workshop cannot buy. Maybe the panel felt that she would not make any money for the show or anywhere in the world if she won the competition.Eric Sanchez and Danielle Turner win 'The Amazing Race: All-Stars'
May 7, 2007
After 28 days, five continents and more than 45,000 miles, Eric Sanchez and Danielle Turner were the first team to cross the finish line during last night's finale of CBS' The Amazing Race: All-Stars, making the pair -- who had never previously raced together as a duo -- the winners of The Amazing Race's eleventh installment and its $1 million grand prize.Alex Angarita couldn't get 'Survivor: Fiji' castaways to look ahead
May 6, 2007
Survivor: Fiji castaway Alex Angarita says he found out the hard way that his fellow Bula Bula tribe members were not forward-thinking people.Paris Hilton attorney calls 45-day jail sentence "ludicrous"
May 5, 2007
The attorney for hotel heiress Paris Hilton said the 45-day jail term ordered by a Los Angeles judge for driving with a suspended license was "ludicrous."Former 'American Idol 4' finalist Jessica Sierra sued over assault
May 5, 2007
A former "American Idol" finalist is being sued for gashing a stranger's head with a cocktail glass in Tampa, Fla.'Talent' judge David Hasselhoff accuses wife of leaking videotape
May 4, 2007
Actor David Hasselhoff has accused his ex-wife of abusing their children and leaking a videotape that shows him drunk at his home in Las Vegas.'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton sentenced to 45 days in jail
May 4, 2007
A judge in Los Angeles Friday sentenced hotel heiress Paris Hilton to 45 days in jail for violating her probation in a reckless driving case.Ousted 'American Idol' finalist Phil Stacey handicaps the Top 4 finalists
May 4, 2007
Who better to handicap the four remaining finalists on American Idol's sixth season than somebody that's spent almost every waking moment of the last three months in their presence?The CW developing new 'Farmer Wants a Wife' reality dating series
May 4, 2007
The CW has begun developing a new Outback Jack-like reality dating series that will see if women who live the city-life can find love down on the farm.'American Idol' finalist Chris Richardson "knew" he was going home
May 4, 2007
Chris Richardson stood at center stage with "best friend" Blake Lewis at the conclusion of Wednesday night's American Idol sixth season results show that revealed the Top 4. But Richardson said he knew he would be joining Phil Stacey -- who had been previously eliminated during the live broadcast -- and he was right.NBC bumps 'America's Got Talent' second season premiere to June 5
May 4, 2007
NBC has bumped the premiere date of America's Got Talent's second season back a week. Instead of premiering on Tuesday, May 29 as the network previously announced, the new season of the Simon Cowell-produced variety-talent competition that showcases performers from across the country and let's America choose the winner will now debut with a special two-hour premiere on Tuesday, June 5 at 9PM ET/PT.'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton could face 45-day jail sentence
May 4, 2007
It looks like The Simple Life's sixth season could end up filming behind bars.Jeff Probst gushes about 'Survivor: Fiji' castaway Yau-Man Chan
May 4, 2007
Julie Berry may want to watch her back.'Race' couple Hayden Kristianson and Aaron Crumbaugh get married
May 4, 2007
Despite some soggy weather, it was an amazing day for former The Amazing Race 6 fourth-place finishers Hayden Kristianson and Aaron Crumbaugh, who finally tied the knot on April 21 after being engaged for more than two years.Ousted 'Idol' finalist Phil Stacey could miss tour due to Navy service
May 3, 2007
One of the saving graces of being eliminated as a member of American Idol's Top 10 is that you still get to participate in that season's summer tour. However that might not be the case for newly ousted sixth season finalist Phil Stacey, as the 29-year-old from Jacksonville, FL could have more pressing matters to attend to.Ousted bachelorette Stephanie Wilhite saw her 'Bachelor' end coming
May 3, 2007
With only six suitors remaining, it appeared The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman star U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andy Baldwin was willing to give bachelorette Stephanie Wilhite several chances to open up by taking her on a one-on-one date and approaching her just prior to the Rose Ceremony that would reveal the Top 4.'American Idol' cuts Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson, reveals Top 4
May 3, 2007
Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson became the seventh and eight finalists eliminated from American Idol's sixth season during Wednesday night's live broadcast of the Fox reality show's results show.Amber Alchalabi's 'Bachelor' fracas ends with principal's resignation
May 3, 2007
A Texas elementary school principal has reportedly opted to resign after she was reassigned and demoted as punishment for her decision to allow The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman suitor and fourth-grade teacher Amber Alchalabi a 22-school day absence to compete on the ABC reality show.'Flavor of Love 2' and 'Charm School' girl Toastee caught in sex tape
May 3, 2007
Vivid Entertainment is hoping that Jennifer Toof can live up to the nickname Flava Flav bestowed upon her during Flavor of Love's second season -- Toastee -- as the adult-film company has announced plans to release Toastee Exposed, a hardcore sex video of the 23-year-old Havertwon, PA native, on May 16.Brittany Hatch becomes the ninth girl eliminated from 'Top Model 8'
May 3, 2007
The five remaining runway wannabes competing on the eighth season of America's Next Top Model continued to learn aspects of the modeling industry beyond the catwalk during Wednesday night's broadcast of The CW reality show. In the end, Brittany Hatch, a 21-year-old bartender from Savannah, GA, found out firsthand that a pretty face and fabulous frames does not a model make, as she became the ninth girl sent packing.VH1 confirms second season of 'I Love New York,' begins casting
May 3, 2007
VH1 has announced it has begun casting a second batch of potential suitors for Tiffany "New York" Pollard and confirmed that although its pickup hasn't been formally announced, a second edition of I Love New York will premiere later this year.CBS reveals the identities its 'Pirate Master' buccaneer wannabes
May 2, 2007
CBS has revealed the identities of the 16 buccaneer wannabes who will compete in Pirate Master, a new swashbuckling reality series created by Mark Burnett that is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, May 31 at 8PM ET/PT.VIDEO: Meet the buccaneer wannabes of CBS' 'Pirate Master'
May 2, 2007
Can't wait until May 31 to get a look at the 16 buccaneer wannabes that will compete in Survivor producer Mark Burnett's new Pirate Master reality series? Check out the below video to meet them now!Constantine Maroulis joining 'Bold and the Beautiful' beginning May 15
May 2, 2007
CBS announced that Constantine Maroulis will join the cast of the daytime soap The Bold and the Beautiful beginning Tuesday, May 15 -- and the former American Idol fourth season finalist will be able to show-off his vocal talents as well, as he'll be performing some songs from his upcoming debut album over the next several months of the show.Barbara Walters, Rosie O'Donnell criticize Bush's 'Idol' appearance
May 2, 2007
Some big names from the entertainment industry have made appearances on American Idol in the past, but never the President of the United States.'Dancing with the Stars' cuts John Ratzenberger and Edyta Sliwinska
May 2, 2007
Former Cheers star John Ratzenberger and his partner Edyta Sliwinska were the sixth couple eliminated from Dancing with the Stars' fourth season during last night's live results show on ABC.'American Idol's sixth season Top 6 take the stage and perform (again)
May 2, 2007
American Idol's sixth season Top 6 took the stage for a second time last night and performed songs from 1980s rock group Bon Jovi while being mentored by its famous frontman Jon Bon Jovi.Ex-'Idol 6' finalist Sanjaya Malakar gets cold shoulder from hometown
May 2, 2007
Sanjaya Malakar was the talk of Tinsletown, the Big Apple and everywhere in-between during his run as a finalist on American Idol's sixth season. But his hometown of Federal Way, WA won't be erecting a statue of the 17-year-old anytime soon.State of the Spoiling: 'Survivor: Fiji' Episode 12
May 2, 2007
Reality TV World's commmunity spoiler sleuths' 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the twelfth episode of Survivor: Fiji is now available.A&E announces plans for five new reality series, two new pilots
May 1, 2007
A&E Network has announced that it plans to expand its reality programming lineup with five new reality series -- Crime 360, The Rookies, The Two Coreys, Paranormal State and Confessions of a Matchmaker -- and has also ordered two new reality pilots, The Pendletons and Good in the Hood.Ex-'Bachelor' star Andrew Firestone proposes to model Ivana Bozilovic
May 1, 2007
Andrew Firestone will reportedly be a bachelor no more.Ex-'Dancing' star Heather Mills turns down U.K.'s 'Celebrity Big Brother'
May 1, 2007
Heather Mills had no problem two-stepping against other celebrities on Dancing with the Stars' fourth season but reportedly has no immediate plans to extend her role as a reality television star on either side of the Atlantic.Ousted castaway Mookie Lee discusses 'Survivor: Fiji's shady nature
May 1, 2007
With Survivor: Fiji's "Four Horsemen" all-male alliance down to only two loyal members, Mookie Lee knew his goose was about to be cooked unless he and fellow ally Alex Angarita came up with a plan. Unfortunately for Lee, Cassandra Franklin and Stacy Kimball overheard the pair's plan to regain control of the game, and the 25-year-old loan manager from Wheeling, IL who was born in Seoul, Korea became the twelfth castaway eliminated from Fiji.Longtime ABC reality executive appointed Lifetime president and CEO
May 1, 2007
Lifetime has announced that longtime ABC reality programming executive Andrea Wong has been hired as the cable network's new president and CEO of entertainment services. The new position will have Wong overseeing all the day-to-day operations for Lifetime.'The Bachelor' star Andy Baldwin sends two more home, reveals Top 4
May 1, 2007
With a visit to their hometowns on the line, the six remaining suitors on ABC's The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman pulled-out all the stops during last night's episode to prove to U.S. Navy Lieutenant Andy Baldwin that they really care about him. However it wasn't enough for two of the bachelorettes, who were sent packing despite only having eyes for Andy.