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Reality TV News - June 2012
'Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp' moved to late-night due to low ratings
June 30, 2012
A reality show featuring Bristol Palin, daughter of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, has been pulled from its primetime slot.
'The Bachelorette's Doug Clerget: My age argument with Chris Bukowski bummed me out
June 29, 2012
Doug Clerget talks more about The Bachelorette -- including why his issue with Chris Bukowski's age on the show was apparently a big misunderstanding.
'Fashion Star' host Elle Macpherson not returning for second season
June 29, 2012
Elle Macpherson won't be returning as Fashion Star's host when the second season airs on NBC early next year.
Exclusive: Vanessa Ramirez opens up about her time on 'Love in the Wild'
June 29, 2012
Vanessa Ramirez talks about her Love in the Wild experience -- including what the status of her relationship with contestant and partner Jason Ewell is now.
Roberto Martinez reportedly asking for big paycheck to star as 'The Bachelor'
June 29, 2012
Roberto Martinez reportedly wants big money to be the next Bachelor.
Oprah Winfrey to appear on 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'
June 28, 2012
Oprah Winfrey has agreed to appear on Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
'The Bachelorette's Doug Clerget: I'm genuinely disappointed Emily Maynard didn't visit my hometown
June 28, 2012
Doug Clerget talks about his The Bachelorette experience -- including how his body language throughout the show wasn't representative of his feelings for Emily Maynard.'America's Got Talent' reveals identities of Top 48 seventh-season quarterfinalists
June 28, 2012
America's Got Talent finished revealing the identities of its Top 48 seventh-season quarterfinalists during Wednesday night's broadcast of the NBC reality talent competition.
'So You Think You Can Dance' wraps ninth-season auditions and reveals Top 20
June 28, 2012
So You Think You Can Dance revealed the identities of its Top 20 ninth-season finalists during Wednesday night's broadcast of the Fox reality dancing competition.
'Love in the Wild' sends home couple Jason Ewell and Vanessa Ramirez
June 27, 2012
Love in the Wild eliminated Jason Ewell and Vanessa Ramirez during Wednesday night's fourth episode of the second season of the NBC reality dating series, which features singles attempting to find love in the Dominican Republic.
'Project Runway' reportedly loses two tenth-season designers unexpectedly
June 27, 2012
Project Runway reportedly unexpectedly lost two designers during the first week of filming of the show's upcoming tenth season.
Jenelle Evans and on-again, off-again fiance Gary Head arrested for assault and drugs
June 27, 2012
Jenelle Evans and her on-again, off-again fiance Gary Head were both arrested over the weekend following an alleged physical brawl at her house.
'The Bachelorette' star Emily Maynard: I was "mortified" watching Doug Clerget's exit
June 26, 2012
The Bachelorette star Emily Maynard says bachelor Doug Clerget's downfall was his decision to show her too little attention too late in the game.
Emily Maynard: I wasn't surprised one of my guys dated a 'Bachelorette' producer
June 26, 2012
Emily Maynard has revealed the fact that bachelor Arie Luyendyk Jr. previously dated The Bachelorette producer Cassie Lambert wasn't a complete surprise to her.
Exclusive: Cina Luks dishes on her 'Love in the Wild' experience
June 26, 2012
Cina Luks talks about her Love in the Wild experience -- including whom she was interested in getting to know better had she been given the chance.
'The Glass House' viewers vote to eliminate contestant Alex from the house
June 26, 2012
The Glass House eliminated Alex during ABC's Monday night broadcast of the new Big Brother-like reality competition's second episode.
'The Bachelorette' star Emily Maynard sends Doug Clerget and John Wolfner packing
June 26, 2012
The Bachelorette star Emily Maynard sent two bachelors home and narrowed her love search to four men during last night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating series' eighth season.
Exclusive: Travis Pope talks about Emily Maynard and 'The Bachelorette'
June 25, 2012
Travis Pope talks to Reality TV World about his The Bachelorette experience in an exclusive interview -- including whom he admitted would be the best guy for Emily Maynard.
Exclusive: Jenny Blatt talks about her 'Love in the Wild' experience
June 25, 2012
Jenny Blatt talks about her Love in the Wild experience and who she feels wasn't on the show for the right reasons in an exclusive interview with Reality TV World.
'The Bachelorette' bachelor Jef Holm: Emily Maynard and I had something completely different
June 25, 2012
Jeff Holm discusses more about his The Bachelorette experience and the season so far -- including which bachelor in the house he said acted as a "locked vault" when it came to discussing his feelings about Emily Maynard.
Jessica Simpson posts "street legal" photo of post-baby cleavage
June 24, 2012
Jessica Simpson posted on Twitter a photo of the ample cleavage she showed off while taking her infant daughter for a walk.
Animal-rights group upset about 'The Voice' judge Cee Lo Green's new cockatoo sidekick
June 24, 2012
An animal-rights group is upset Cee Lo Green is using a Moluccan cockatoo as his new sidekick while filming auditions for this fall's new season of The Voice.
Britney Spears laments sale of fiance Jason Trawick's family vacation home
June 23, 2012
Britney Spears informed her Twitter followers this week her boyfriend's folks' place on Long Island is on the market -- and she's not happy about it.
Jennifer Hudson joining cast of NBC's 'Smash' for multi-episode arc
June 22, 2012
Jennifer Hudson is to appear in a multi-episode arc on Season 2 of the Broadway-themed drama series "Smash," NBC said.
'Swamp People' star Trapper Joe arrested for allegedly punching girlfriend
June 22, 2012
"Swamp People" star Trapper Joe has been arrested in Florida for allegedly punching his girlfriend and trying to burn her with a cigarette.
Cheryl Burke interested in being the next star of 'The Bachelorette'
June 22, 2012
Cheryl Burke is interested in making the move from dancing with celebrities to handing out roses.
Exclusive: Tara Locke talks about her 'Love in the Wild' experience
June 21, 2012
Tara Locke talks about her Love in the Wild experience and why she was so upset with Jesse Wilson's decision to dump her in an exclusive interview with Reality TV World.truTV renews 'Impractical Jokers' hidden-camera series for second season
June 21, 2012
truTV has ordered a second season of its hidden-camera series "Impractical Jokers."
'The Bachelorette' bachelor Jef Holm: It was kind of cool to make Emily Maynard wait
June 21, 2012
Jef Holm talks about The Bachelorette's season so far -- including why he believed waiting so long to kiss Emily Maynard for the first time was ultimately a great idea.
'So You Think You Can Dance' narrows hopefuls to 35 during Vegas Week
June 21, 2012
So You Think You Can Dance's ninth-season journey ended for 146 dancers during last night's broadcast of the Fox reality competition series' Vegas Week auditions round.
Jon Gosselin apologizes to former wife Kate Gosselin for post-split behavior
June 21, 2012
Jon Gosselin has publicly apologized to ex-wife Kate Gosselin for the way he behaved following the former couple's 2009 split.
'Duets' makes Kelly Clarkson duet partner Jordan Meredith third contestant cut
June 21, 2012
Duets eliminated Jordan Meredith during Wednesday night's performance show, which featured the remaining six contestants each taking the stage and singing songs from the movies with one of the show's four celebrity duet partners.
'Love in the Wild' eliminates six girls after a new "surprise" twist
June 20, 2012
Love in the Wild eliminated six women during Tuesday night's third episode of the second season of the NBC reality dating series, which features singles attempting to find love in the Dominican Republic.
'The Bachelorette' host Chris Harrison: Emily Maynard starts thinking every guy is "the one"
June 19, 2012
The Bachelorette host Chris Harrison has suggested Bachelorette Emily Maynard will have a tough time making up her mind from here on out although she's been very decisive about her bachelors so far.
Emily Maynard: 'The Bachelorette' bachelor Ryan Bowers "didn't sit well in my heart"
June 19, 2012
Emily Maynard says bachelor Ryan Bowers, whom she eliminated during Monday night's The Bachelorette broadcast during their one-on-one date together, was straddling the line between confidence and cockiness.
'Love in the Wild's Tim Parrish: I thought Summer Mack and I were fine, we made out!
June 19, 2012
Love in the Wild contestant Tim Parrish was eliminated after his partner Summer Mack chose to pair up with fellow contestant Ryan Smith instead of keeping their relationship in tact following an incident in which Tim allegedly got drunk and rubbed cake in her hair when partying one night.
'Love in the Wild' contestant Shauna Dillard: Ryan Smith "absolutely" led me on
June 19, 2012
Shauna Dillard talks Love in the Wild and her thoughts on partner Ryan Smith, who is still in the competition.
'The Glass House' ousts its first contestant Jacob, who chose to quit
June 19, 2012
The Glass House lost its first contestant during ABC's Monday night premiere of the new Big Brother-like reality competition series.
'The Bachelorette' star Emily Maynard eliminates Ryan Bowers and Travis Pope
June 19, 2012
The Bachelorette star Emily Maynard sent two bachelors home and narrowed her love search to six men during last night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating series' eighth season.
'Project Runway's tenth-season designers announced by Lifetime
June 19, 2012
Lifetime has revealed the identities of the 16 fashion designers competing on Project Runway's tenth season, which will premiere Thursday, July 19 at 9PM ET/PT and continue to feature an expanded 90-minute episode format.
Arsenio Hall returning to late-night TV in new syndicated talk show
June 18, 2012
Arsenio Hall is returning to late-night TV as the host of a new syndicated talk show.
'The Bachelorette' bachelor Arie Luyendyk Jr: This was an emotional turning point
June 18, 2012
Arie Luyendyk Jr. talks more about The Bachelorette and what's to come on tonight's episode -- including what viewers can expect to see from controversial bachelor Ryan Bowers.
Jennifer Nettles and husband Justin Miller expecting their first child
June 18, 2012
"Duets" star and country singer Jennifer Nettles is pregnant with her first child.
Jack Osbourne reveals he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
June 17, 2012
Jack Osbourne told People.com he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a disease affecting the central nervous system.
Ryan Seacrest reportedly eyeing buying Dick Clark Productions
June 16, 2012
Ryan Seacrest would reportedly like to buy Dick Clark Productions.
CBS' request to block premiere of ABC's 'The Glass House' declined by judge
June 16, 2012
A federal judge in New York said he was unlikely to block the premiere of an ABC reality show that CBS claims is a rip-off of its "Big Brother" series.
Complaint filed against Ronnie Ortiz-Magro over 'Jersey Shore' bar brawl
June 16, 2012
Police in New Jersey said they were investigating a bar patron's allegation he was punched out by "Jersey Shore" cast member Ronald "Ronnie" Ortiz-Magro Jr.Jack Osbourne to star in new 'Haunted Highway' Syfy reality series
June 15, 2012
Syfy says British television personality Jack Osbourne is to star in its new paranormal reality series, "Haunted Highway."
Arie Luyendyk Jr: 'The Bachelorette' star Emily Maynard sent me a message
June 15, 2012
The Bachelorette bachelor Arie Luyendyk Jr. talks to Reality TV World about his experience thus far and how he will be "breaking the rules" during next week's broadcast.
Khloe Kardashian reportedly starting round of fertility treatments
June 15, 2012
Khloe Kardashian has reportedly started a round of fertility treatments in the hopes of getting pregnant.
ABC reveals third-season cast of 'The Bachelor' franchise's 'Bachelor Pad' spinoff
June 14, 2012
Bachelor Pad's third-season cast has been announced by ABC -- and it includes five "Super Fans" and a prior Bachelor Pad champion.
'Teen Mom' star Catelynn Lowell denies she is reportedly pregnant again
June 14, 2012
Teen Mom star Catelynn Lowell has denied a report that she's pregnant again.
Rob "Boston Rob" Mariano and wife Amber have another baby girl
June 14, 2012
Rob "Boston Rob" Mariano and his wife Amber have become parents again.History to debut new 'Picked Off' amateur pickers competition on July 11
June 14, 2012
America's History channel says it plans to air a six-part competition series in which amateur antiquers compete for a $10,000 prize.
'Duets' makes John Legend duet partner Meleana Brown second contestant cut
June 14, 2012
Duets eliminated Meleana Brown during Wednesday night's performance show, which featured the remaining seven contestants each taking the stage and singing "party songs" with one of the show's four celebrity duet partners.
'Hoarding: Buried Alive' fourth season to premiere July 8 on TLC
June 14, 2012
Hoarding: Buried Alive will be returning to TLC with new episodes next month.
VIDEO: 'Hoarding: Buried Alive' - Watch a preview of the season premiere
June 14, 2012
Hoarding: Buried Alive's fourth season will premiere on TLC on July 8. Watch a preview of the premiere, which will feature Cary, a 51-year-old compulsive hoarder and Elvis impersonator with a heartbreaking story.
'Project Runway's tenth season to premiere July 19 on Lifetime
June 13, 2012
Lifetime has announced Project Runway's tenth season will premiere Thursday, July 19 at 9PM ET/PT.
NBC reveals the identities of the six "surprise" women joining 'Love in the Wild'
June 13, 2012
NBC has revealed the identities of the six "surprise" ladies who appeared at the end of Tuesday night's Love in the Wild broadcast and will compete in next week's episode.
'The Bachelorette' star Emily Maynard reportedly happily engaged
June 13, 2012
The Bachelorette star Emily Maynard is reportedly happily engaged.
'Love in the Wild' eliminates contestants Tim Parrish and Shauna Dillard
June 13, 2012
Love in the Wild eliminated Tim Parrish and Shauna Dillard during Tuesday night's second episode of the NBC reality dating series, which features singles attempting to find love in the Dominican Republic.Jane Lynch, Amber Riley, Chris Colfer and Darren Criss to be 'The Glee Project' mentors
June 12, 2012
Glee stars Jane Lynch, Amber Riley, Chris Colfer and Darren Criss will serve as mentors on Oxygen's The Glee Project reality competition.
Emily Maynard: 'The Bachelorette' bachelor Kalon McMahon has never apologized to me
June 12, 2012
Emily Maynard says she has been waiting around for something that may never come from The Bachelorette bachelor Kalon McMahon, whom she eliminated during Monday night's broadcast for referring to her daughter Ricki as "baggage."
'Love in the Wild's Franky Arriola: I had a wandering eye the entire time
June 12, 2012
Franky Arriola talks about his early elimination from Love in the Wild -- including whether he had developed a true connection with partner Jenny Blatt.
'America's Next Top Model: College Edition' to debut on August 24 on The CW
June 12, 2012
The CW has revealed America's Next Top Model: College Edition, the franchise's nineteenth season, will premiere on Friday, August 24 at 8PM ET/PT.
'The Bachelorette' star Emily Maynard axes Kalon McMahon and Alejandro Velez
June 12, 2012
The Bachelorette star Emily Maynard sent two more bachelors away and narrowed her love search to eight men during last night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating series' eighth season.
'Hell's Kitchen' star Gordon Ramsay chops Briana Swanson from tenth-season competition
June 12, 2012
Hell's Kitchen star Gordon Ramsay narrowed the Fox culinary competition's tenth season to fifteen contestants during Monday night's third-episode broadcast.
Phillip Phillips released from hospital and preparing for 'American Idol' tour
June 12, 2012
Phillip Phillips is out of the hospital and getting back into his routine.'MasterChef' reveals the competition's Top 18 third-season finalists
June 12, 2012
MasterChef revealed its Top 18 third-season finalists during Monday night's broadcast of the Fox culinary competition.
Scotty McCreery graduates high school and will attend college this fall
June 12, 2012
Scotty McCreery is now a graduate.
Jason Holmes talks about 'Love and the Wild and Ali Leitza's decision to cut him
June 11, 2012
Jason Holmes talks about his early elimination from Love in the Wild -- including how he felt when he discovered two guys would be going on the adventure with each girl.
'Jersey Shore' castmates reportedly involved in big weekend bar fight
June 11, 2012
Jersey Shore's cast members apparently participated in crazier activity than just drinking and picking up girls at bars while filming the MTV reality show's sixth season in Seaside Heights, NJ this weekend.
'The Bachelorette's Sean Lowe: Emily Maynard date one of the best days of my life
June 11, 2012
The Bachelorette bachelor Sean Lowe discusses the show and teases what's to come during tonight's episode -- including why bachelor Doug Clerget was the guy to warn Emily about how one of her suitors had referred to her daughter Ricki as "baggage."
Bristol Palin: People will see the real me on 'Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp'
June 11, 2012
Bristol Palin says viewers will see her true colors in her new reality show Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp, which will premiere June 19 on Lifetime and also star her three-year-old son Tripp.
Deena Cortese arrested for public intoxication while filming 'Jersey Shore'
June 11, 2012
Deena Cortese is getting more wild just as her best friend and fellow Jersey Shore cast member Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is settling down.
Amber Portwood admits she attempted suicide, says 'Teen Mom' contributed to problems
June 11, 2012
Amber Portwood has admitted she recently attempted suicide.
Snooki confirms nude photos published online are actually of 'Jersey Shore' star
June 11, 2012
Snooki is showing off her naked body, unintentionally.
'America's Got Talent' singer Timothy Michael Poe "never intended to hurt anyone" with military claims
June 11, 2012
America's Got Talent contestant Timothy Michael Poe said he "never intended to hurt anyone" with his false claims about his military service.
Jennifer Lopez denies she's engaged to marry boyfriend Casper Smart
June 11, 2012
Jennifer Lopez has taken to her website to deny rumors she's engaged to marry boyfriend Casper Smart.
'The X Factor' judges walk out of auditions over contestant's audition
June 11, 2012
The X Factor's judges walked out of Missouri auditions for the reality show after a contestant refused to face them as he sang.
Lawyer: Jennifer Hudson's fame influenced jury of her family's murderer
June 9, 2012
Lawyers for the Chicago man convicted of killing actress Jennifer Hudson's family asked for a new trial, saying her fame had a "prejudicial effect" on the jury.'America's Most Wanted' tainted evidence in Washington murder case
June 9, 2012
A Washington judge said she could declare a mistrial in a murder case in which a hat allegedly worn by a killer was worn by an "America's Most Wanted" actor.
Charlie Grogan: Getting sent home from 'The Bachelorette' was an absolute shock
June 8, 2012
Charlie Grogan talks The Bachelorette -- including whether he received the closure he needed after Emily Maynard decided to send him home.
'The Bachelorette' bachelor Sean Lowe: I think Ryan Bowers is a little misunderstood
June 8, 2012
The Bachelorette bachelor Sean Lowe has emerged as one of the early frontrunners to win Bachelorette Emily Maynard's heart.
'Duets' ousts Robin Thicke duet partner Alexis Foster as first contestant cut
June 8, 2012
Duets eliminated Alexis Foster during Thursday night's performance show, which featured the eight contestants each taking the stage with one of the show's four celebrity duet partners.
'The Bachelorette's Charlie Grogan: Talking to Emily Maynard was like talking to the wall sometimes
June 7, 2012
The Bachelorette bachelor Charlie Grogan talks to Reality TV World about Emily Maynard and his time on the show -- including why he felt like he was unable to really open up to Emily, which bachelor he would choose for her and why, and how he actually previously knew Emily.
Exclusive: Laura LaFrate talks about 'Top Model: British Invasion (Part 2)
June 7, 2012
Laura LaFrate talks America's Next Top Model: British Invasion and finishing as the runner-up -- including what she wished the show had addressed about her past as to not portray the wrong message about her life to viewers.
Phillip Phillips resting after undergoing successful kidney surgery
June 7, 2012
Phillip Phillips has finally undergone his surgery and is reportedly doing well.
Tyra Banks reportedly dating new 'Top Model' judge Robert Evans
June 7, 2012
Tyra Banks is reportedly dating the new upcoming judge on America's Next Top Model.
Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Scott McCreery win at CMT Music Awards show
June 7, 2012
Carrie Underwood won the prizes for Video of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year at the 2012 CMT Music Awards show in Nashville Wednesday.
Whitney Houston's mom Cissy penning memoir in addition to reality show
June 6, 2012
Cissy Houston will be writing a book about her deceased daughter, Whitney Houston, in addition to co-starring in Lifetime's upcoming "The Houston Family Chronicles" reality show.
Robert Martinez may reportedly not be the next 'The Bachelor' star after all
June 6, 2012
Robert Martinez may reportedly not be the next Bachelor after all.
'Love in the Wild's second season begins with seven men going home
June 6, 2012
Love in the Wild eliminated seven men during Tuesday night's premiere of the second season of the NBC reality dating series, which features singles attempting to find love in the Dominican Republic.
Exclusive: Sophie Sumner talks about her 'Top Model: British Invasion' victory (Part 2)
June 6, 2012
Sophie Sumner dishes more details on America's Next Top Model: British Invasion and her victory -- including whether there was ever a time she was ready to throw in the towel and give up on modeling.
Roberto Martinez to reportedly serve as star of the next 'The Bachelor' edition
June 5, 2012
Roberto Martinez will reportedly be giving a televised search for love a second try.
'The Bachelorette' host Chris Harrison: Doug Clerget "reeks of insincerity"
June 5, 2012
The Bachelorette bachelor Doug Clerget doesn't come across totally genuine in host Chris Harrison's eyes.
Amber Portwood sentenced to five years in prison after quitting rehab program
June 5, 2012
Amber Portwood has been sentenced to five years in jail -- a punishment which is basically compliant with the wishes of the Teen Mom star.
'The Bachelorette' star Emily Maynard sends three more suitors packing
June 5, 2012
The Bachelorette star Emily Maynard eliminated three bachelors and narrowed her love search to 10 men during last night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating series' eighth season.
ABC reveals cast of 'The Glass House' and additional viewer participation details
June 5, 2012
ABC has revealed the identities of the 14 contestants who will compete on The Glass House as well as additional details on how home viewers will be able to participate.
Exclusive: Laura LaFrate talks about 'Top Model: British Invasion (Part 1)
June 4, 2012
Laura LaFrate talks America's Next Top Model: British Invasion and finishing in the runner-up spot -- including why she thought she had a big advantage throughout the entire competition.
Exclusive: Sophie Sumner talks about her 'Top Model: British Invasion' victory (Part 1)
June 4, 2012
Sophie Sumner talks America's Next Top Model: British Invasion and her victory -- including whether she believed she even stood a chance of being crowned champion in the U.S. competition when she was competing as a model from the U.K.CBS reveals the women who will star on new '3' reality dating show
June 4, 2012
CBS has announced the identities of the three stars of 3, a new reality dating series that will chronicle three women's attempt to find love and premiere on Sunday, July 22 at 9PM ET/PT with a special 90-minute episode.
'Bachelor Pad' couple Holly Durst and Blake Julian get married
June 3, 2012
Holly Durst and Blake Julian have wed.Leanne Mitchell wins first season of Britain's edition of 'The Voice'
June 3, 2012
More than 7 million people watched as Leanne Mitchell was crowned the winner of BBC singing reality television show, "The Voice," the British network said.Bam Margera has hernia surgery after getting hurt in tandem kayak jump
June 1, 2012
Bam Margera underwent a hernia operation shortly after taking a kayak over a 100-foot cliff in Oregon this week.
Tony Pieper: Being the next 'The Bachelor' star would be a dream come true
June 1, 2012
Tony Pieper talks about his The Bachelorette experience -- including why he's concerned some of Emily Maynard's suitors may not be ready to become fathers despite their good intentions.
Sabrina Thompson: I thought I'd win or lose 'Survivor' by one jury vote
June 1, 2012
Sabrina Thompson talks about making it to Survivor: One World's Final 3 and finishing as the runner-up -- including whether she regretted not joining Troyzan Robertson when she had the chance and turning the tables on Kim Spradlin.
Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Kanye West reportedly may move in together
June 1, 2012
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are reportedly considering living together.
'Jersey Shore' begins filming sixth season in Seaside Heights
June 1, 2012
Jersey Shore's sixth season is officially underway.
TLC orders 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' spinoff starring 'Toddlers & Tiaras' Alana Thompson
June 1, 2012
Toddlers & Tiaras beauty queen Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson is getting her very own TLC reality series.
