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Reality TV News - December 2010
Paula Abdul denies drug, alcohol abuse again, says never been drunk
December 30, 2010
U.S. singer, dancer and TV personality Paula Abdul says she has never had a drinking or drug problem, contrary to rumors claiming she has.
Snooki to drop from New Year's Eve ball in Jersey, not Times Square
December 30, 2010
Snooki Polizzi apparently won't be ringing in the new year in New York City's Times Square after all.
'Teen Mom' star Amber Portwood reunited with her daughter Leah
December 30, 2010
Amber Portwood has her baby back.
Kate Gosselin and kids going to Australia and New Zealand for 'Plus 8'
December 30, 2010
Kate Gosselin will reportedly be ringing in the new year Down Under.
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom reportedly getting reality series
December 29, 2010
Khloe Kardashian and her taller half will reportedly soon have their own reality series.
'Rock of Love' suitor Brittanya O'Campo sentenced to six months in jail
December 29, 2010
Brittanya O'Campo has learned the consequences of attacking another woman -- again.Amber Portwood brother: Gary Shirley upset about no contact order
December 29, 2010
Amber Portwood's ex-fiance Gary Shirley is apparently not a supporter of the no contact order a court issued as part of the terms of the Teen Mom star's release from jail following her arrest on charges she assaulted Shirley.
Chris Lambton: I rejected 'Bachelor' due to 'Bachelorette' portrayal
December 28, 2010
Chris Lambton says he passed on the chance to star on The Bachelor because he wasn't happy with his The Bachelorette portrayal and wanted to meet the right woman away from the spectacle of reality television.Amber Portwood released from jail but reportedly barred from baby
December 28, 2010
Amber Portwood has been released from jail on bail after pleading not guilty to charges she assaulted Gary Shirley, her child's father and ex-fiance, and having a no contact order issued against her.
Camille Grammer's divorce from Kelsey Grammer may be accelerated
December 28, 2010
Camille Grammer's soon-to-be ex-husband is apparently in a rush to get married again.Amber Portwood formally charged and arrested for 'Teen Mom' assault
December 28, 2010
Amber Portwood has been formally charged and arrested for attacking her two-year-old child's father Gary Shirley on national television.
Chris Harrison: 'Bachelor Pad' likely to return on ABC next summer
December 28, 2010
Bachelor Pad will apparently be returning this summer for another round of games.
Hugh Hefner and 'Girls Next Door' star Crystal Harris get engaged
December 27, 2010
Hugh Hefner has apparently gotten over his commitment issues.
Former 'American Idol' finalist Constantine Maroulis has a baby girl
December 27, 2010
Constantine Maroulis and his girlfriend got the best Christmas present they could ask for.'The Real Housewives' star Lisa Vanderpump in Beverly Hills fracas
December 25, 2010
"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Lisa Vanderpump and her guests were involved in a Christmas Eve altercation at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the star said.Lawyers say truTV's 'Rehab' Hard Rock reality series canceled
December 25, 2010
Court documents filed in a Las Vegas trademark case indicate the truTV reality series "Rehab: Party at the Hard Rock Hotel" has been canceled.
Bristol Palin buys 5-bedroom foreclosed Arizona home for $172k cash
December 25, 2010
Bristol Palin, daughter of former Alaska Gov. and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, paid cash for a home she purchased in Arizona, her friends said.
Lee DeWyze: There's definitely a stigma attached to 'American Idol'
December 24, 2010
Singer Lee DeWyze says he is hoping to avoid the stigma that comes with becoming an overnight success on TV's "American Idol."
Holly Durst and Michael Stagliano reportedly end engagement, split
December 23, 2010
Holly Durst and DeAnna Pappas' plans for a double bachelorette wedding apparently won't be happening.
Crystal Bowersox's debut sells 58,000 units, beating Lee Dewyze
December 23, 2010
Crystal Bowersox appears to be on her way to beating ninth-season American Idol winner Lee Dewyze in their album sales re-match.
"Pauly D" DelVecchio and MTV close deal for 'Jersey Shore' spinoff
December 23, 2010
"Pauly D" DelVecchio will apparently be spinning in his own Jersey Shore spinoff soon.
Exclusive: Dan Lembo discusses his 'Survivor: Nicaragua' experience
December 22, 2010
Dan Lembo made it to Survivor: Nicaragua's final five despite little gameplay and weak performances in the competition's challenges.
Exclusive: Holly Hoffman talks about 'Survivor: Nicaragua'
December 22, 2010
Holly Hoffman and allies Matthew "Sash" Lenahan and Chase Rice were on their way to Survivor: Nicaragua's final jury vote, barring a final Immunity Challenge win by Jud "Fabio" Birza, the competition's sole other remaining castaway.
'Skating with the Stars' crowns Rebecca Budig, Fred Palascak champs
December 22, 2010
Skating with the Stars crowned actress Rebecca Budig and professional partner Fred Palascak its first-season champions during Tuesday night's live finale broadcast on ABC.
Exclusive: 'Survivor: Nicaragua' runner-up Chase Rice talks
December 22, 2010
Chase Rice claims he went into Survivor: Nicaragua's final jury session believing he would lose the jury voting to fellow castaway Jud "Fabio" Birza via a 5-4 vote.
Exclusive: Matthew "Sash" Lenahan talks about 'Survivor: Nicaragua'
December 21, 2010
Matthew "Sash" Lenahan believed he'd be in a good position to win Survivor: Nicaragua's million dollar prize if he could make it to the competition's final jury vote.
'Skating with the Stars' cuts Jonny Moseley and partner Brooke Castile
December 21, 2010
Skating with the Stars eliminated Olympic gold-medal skier Jonny Moseley and professional partner Brooke Castile during Monday night's live broadcast on ABC, determining the ice dancing competition's two finalist pairs.
'The Sing-Off' crowns Committed group second-season champion
December 21, 2010
The Sing-Off crowned Committed its winning group during Monday night's live NBC finale broadcast of the a cappella singing competition's second season.
Bret Michaels and longtime girlfriend Kristi Lynn Gibson get engaged
December 21, 2010
Bret Michaels' bachelorhood is coming to a formal end.Discovery launching Chicago-based edition of 'Cash Cab' game show
December 21, 2010
Discovery launching Chicago-based edition of 'Cash Cab' game show
Paula Deen's ex-housekeeper gets 18 months in jail for jewelry theft
December 21, 2010
Paula Deen's ex-housekeeper gets 18 months in jail for jewelry theft
Exclusive: Jud "Fabio" Birza talks about his 'Survivor: Nicaragua' victory
December 20, 2010
Jud "Fabio" Birza began Survivor: Nicaragua's final days with a huge target on his back due to his status as one of the two castaways still in the way of Chase Rice, Holly Hoffman and Matthew "Sash" Lenahan, who were in control of the game via their three-person alliance.'Survivor: Nicaragua' crowns Jud "Fabio" Birza the season's champion
December 20, 2010
Survivor: Nicaragua castaway Jud "Fabio" Birza's strategy of not playing too aggressively until the end paid off.
Reality TV stars Rob and Amber Mariano have another baby girl
December 20, 2010
Rob "Boston Rob" Mariano and his wife Amber have added a new addition to their family -- a second baby girl.
'Jersey Shore' star Ronnie Ortiz-Margro indicted on assault charge
December 19, 2010
'Jersey Shore' star Ronnie Ortiz-Margro indicted on assault charge
ABC reveals 'The Bachelor' star Brad Womack's 30 new bachelorettes
December 17, 2010
ABC has revealed the identities of the 30 bachelorettes competing for Brad Womack's heart on The Bachelor's fifteenth season, which will premiere on Monday, January 3 at 8PM ET/PT.
Exclusive: Jane Bright talks about her 'Survivor: Nicaragua' experience
December 16, 2010
Jane Bright thought she was guaranteed a spot in Survivor: Nicaragua's final foursome due to four-person alliance with fellow castaways Chase Rice, Holly Hoffman and Sash Lenahan.
Nick Cannon confirms his wife Mariah Carey is pregnant with twins
December 16, 2010
U.S. television personality Nick Cannon has confirmed his pop-star wife Mariah Carey is pregnant with twins.
'Hell's Kitchen' crowns Nona Sivley its eighth-season champion
December 16, 2010
Hell's Kitchen crowned Nona Sivley, a 29-year-old sous chef who currently resides in Loganville, GA, the Fox culinary competition's eighth-season winner during Wednesday night's finale broadcast.Jane Bright gets voted out of 'Survivor: Nicaragua'
December 16, 2010
Jane Bright learned the hard way not to "count your chickens before they hatch," as the alliance she trusted and relied on so heavily to bring her to the end jointly decided to vote her out instead.
'Teen Mom' star Amber Portwood denies she is pregnant again
December 16, 2010
Amber Portwood has denied reports that she is pregnant.Brad Womack: I found love on 'The Bachelor' this time around
December 15, 2010
Brad Womack's first time on The Bachelor ended controversially, but his second time around brought him the happy ending he has been searching for.
Hulk Hogan and Jennifer McDaniel's wedding disrupted by police
December 15, 2010
The Florida wedding of former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan and Jennifer McDaniel was interrupted when a family employee and paparazzo got into a scuffle.
'Survivor' Richard Hatch allegedly violates probation by not refiling
December 15, 2010
'Survivor' Richard Hatch allegedly violates probation by not refiling
Exclusive: Jill Haney and Thomas Wolfard talk 'The Amazing Race'
December 15, 2010
Jill Haney and Thomas Wolfard began the final leg of The Amazing Race's seventeenth edition as its sole remaining non-female team -- a distinction they hoped would give them a physical advantage and help prevent either of their competitors from becoming the first team of women to win the long-running CBS reality competition.
'Teen Mom 2' cast announced, MTV to debut new spinoff January 11
December 15, 2010
Teen Mom is getting a twin.
'The Biggest Loser' crowns Patrick House its tenth-season champion
December 15, 2010
The Biggest Loser crowned Patrick House its tenth-season champion during Tuesday night's live finale broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss competition.
'American Idol' cuts tenth-season contestants from 60 to 40 in Vegas
December 14, 2010
'American Idol' cuts tenth-season contestants from 60 to 40 in Vegas
Exclusive: Nat Strand and Kat Chang discuss 'The Amazing Race' win
December 14, 2010
Nat Strand and Kat Chang began The Amazing Race's seventeenth season with the same goal as so many prior all-female teams: becoming the first team of women to win the long-running CBS reality competition.
Brandon Mychal Smith withdraws from 'Skating with the Stars'
December 14, 2010
Brandon Mychal Smith withdrew from Skating with the Stars during Monday night's live broadcast on ABC, determining the ice dancing competition's three finalists.
Kim Kardashian to present 22-carat ring to "world's best couple"
December 14, 2010
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is to present a 22-carat diamond ring to two people deemed the "world's best couple," organizers of the New York event said.
Exclusive: Brook Roberts and Claire Champlin talk 'The Amazing Race'
December 13, 2010
Brook Roberts and Claire Champlin began the final leg of The Amazing Race's seventeenth edition with a chance to make history and become the first all-female team to win the CBS reality competition.
NBC, Mark Burnett and John de Mol launching new 'American Idol' rival
December 13, 2010
NBC, Mark Burnett and John de Mol launching new 'American Idol' rivalBrandon Mychal Smith withdrawing from 'Skating with the Stars'
December 13, 2010
Brandon Mychal Smith's Skating with the Stars run is over.'The Amazing Race' crowns Nat Strand and Kat Chang champs
December 13, 2010
The Amazing Race crowned "Doctors/Friends" Nat Strand and Kat Chang its first all-female champions during Sunday night's finale broadcast of the CBS reality competition's seventeenth edition.
Jennifer Grey undergoes surgery for 'Dancing with the Stars' injury
December 13, 2010
Hollywood actress and reigning "Dancing with the Stars" champ Jennifer Grey has successfully undergone back surgery, her doctor said.
NBC reveals 'The Biggest Loser's eleventh-season cast, twist, trainers
December 13, 2010
NBC has revealed the cast of The Biggest Loser's eleventh season and announced it will feature two additional trainers and a new opening twist.
'The Apprentice' crowns Brandy Kuentzel over Clint Robertson
December 10, 2010
The Apprentice star Donald Trump hired Brandy Kuentzel during Thursday night's NBC broadcast of the seventh-season finale of the show's non-celebrity edition.'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch accused of violating probation terms
December 10, 2010
'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch accused of violating probation terms
'The Biggest Loser' trainer Jillian Michaels leaving the show -- again
December 10, 2010
Jillian Michaels has announced she is leaving The Biggest Loser -- again.David Hasselhoff's 'Hasselhoffs' canceled by A&E after two episodes
December 10, 2010
David Hasselhoff's 'Hasselhoffs' canceled by A&E after two episodes'Pretty Wild' star Alexis Neiers sentenced to one-year rehab stint
December 9, 2010
'Pretty Wild' star Alexis Neiers sentenced to one-year rehab stint
Exclusive: Ben "Benry" Henry talks about 'Survivor: Nicaragua'
December 9, 2010
Ben "Benry" Henry thought he'd managed to extend his Survivor: Nicaragua stay by turning on ally Jud "Fabio" Birza.Ben "Benry" Henry gets voted out of 'Survivor: Nicaragua'
December 9, 2010
Ben "Benry" Henry got served a helping of karma, as he learned that turning on a member of his alliance to save himself instead only led to his own demise.Snooki and 'Jersey Shore' cast to help MTV ring in the new year
December 9, 2010
Snooki and 'Jersey Shore' cast to help MTV ring in the new year'The Biggest Loser's Patrick House and Alfredo Dinten make finale
December 8, 2010
Patrick House and Alfredo "Frado" Dinten were revealed to be two of The Biggest Loser's three tenth-season finalists during last night's penultimate broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss show.
PETA blasts Sarah Palin over 'Sarah Palin's Alaska' caribou killing
December 8, 2010
Sarah Palin has upset PETA again.
Exclusive: Nick DeCarlo and Vicki Casciola talk 'The Amazing Race'
December 7, 2010
After deciding to quit the tenth leg's Roadblock and take a six-hour time penalty instead, The Amazing Race racers Nick DeCarlo and Vicki Casciola were going to need a lucky break to finish the seventeenth edition's eleventh leg ahead of any of the competition's three other remaining teams
'Skating with the Stars' ousts Vince Neil and partner Jennifer Wester
December 7, 2010
Skating with the Stars eliminated rocker Vince Neil and professional partner Jennifer Wester during an injury-plagued live Monday night broadcast on ABC.
'The Bachelor' couple Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney renew vows
December 7, 2010
Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney have renewed their marriage vows -- already.Kim Kardashian denies rumors she is pregnant with her first child
December 7, 2010
Kim Kardashian apparently won't have a new baby to keep up with soon.
Exclusive: Chelsey Hersley talks about 'America's Next Top Model'
December 6, 2010
Chelsey Hersley came up just short on the fifteenth edition of America's Next Top Model.
Jennifer Lopez named global brand ambassador for L'Oreal Paris
December 6, 2010
U.S. singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has been named a global brand ambassador for L'Oreal Paris, the beauty-product company announced Monday.'The Amazing Race' eliminates Nick DeCarlo and Vicki Casciola
December 6, 2010
The Amazing Race eliminated "Dating Couple" Nick DeCarlo and Vicki Casciola during Sunday night's broadcast of the seventeenth edition's eleventh episode, determining the competition's three final teams.Kim Kardashian top earning reality TV star, Lauren Conrad second
December 6, 2010
Kim Kardashian is the top-earning reality-television star in the United States, earning $6 million in 2010, The Daily Beast reported Monday.Bristol Palin: Sarah Palin didn't force me to go 'Dancing with the Stars'
December 5, 2010
Bristol Palin: Sarah Palin didn't force me to go 'Dancing with the Stars'German game show contestant seriously injured in live TV stunt
December 5, 2010
A contestant on a German game show was seriously injured while trying to bounce over five cars on stilts as millions watched live.
Ex-boyfriend sues 'Jersey Shore's Jenni "Jwoww" Farley for $700,000
December 4, 2010
An ex-beau of U.S. reality television's "Jwoww" is suing her, claiming she owes him $700,000 for helping make her a star and getting her free plastic surgery.
Exclusive: Ann Ward talks about winning 'America's Next Top Model'
December 3, 2010
Ann Ward had performed extremely well heading into America's Next Top Model's final fifteenth-season judging panel, however she was still really, really nervous.
Exclusive: 'Survivor: Nicaragua' quitter Kelly Shinn finally speaks
December 3, 2010
While viewers hadn't seen much of her on the show, Kelly "Purple Kelly" Shinn's Survivor: Nicaragua experience seemed to be going pretty well during the competition's first 26 days.
'The Apprentice' star Donald Trump fires Liza Mucheru-Wisner
December 3, 2010
The Apprentice star Donald Trump fired Liza Mucheru-Wisner from the show's seventh season and determined its final two finalists during Thursday night's broadcast of the NBC reality competition's penultimate episode.Bristol Palin responds to Keith Olbermann's "worst person" comments
December 3, 2010
Bristol Palin responds to Keith Olbermann's "worst person" comments
Criss Angel to guest star on CBS' 'Rules of Engagement' sitcom
December 2, 2010
Illusionist Criss Angel has signed up to guest star on the U.S. sitcom "Rules of Engagement," CBS said Thursday.
Exclusive: NaOnka Mixon talks about quitting 'Survivor: Nicaragua'
December 2, 2010
NaOnka Mixon's Survivor: Nicaragua experience seemed to be going pretty well, all things considered, 28 days into the 39-day competition.'Survivor: Nicaragua' castaways NaOnka Mixon and Kelly Shinn quit
December 2, 2010
'Survivor: Nicaragua' castaways NaOnka Mixon and Kelly Shinn quit'America's Next Top Model' crowns Ann Ward fifteenth-season champ
December 2, 2010
Ann Ward must leave her shy persona in the past, as she was crowned America's Next Top Model's fifteenth-season winner during Wednesday night's broadcast of The CW reality competition's finale.
'Dancing with the Stars' reportedly targeting Todd Palin, Lindsay Lohan
December 1, 2010
Dancing with the Stars is apparently looking to add more controversial figures to their cast next season, filling the dancing shoes of Bristol Palin. So why not sign her Dad?Spike renews new 'Auction Hunters' reality series for second season
December 1, 2010
Spike TV says it has ordered a 20-episode second season of its U.S. reality series "Auction Hunters."Jennifer Grey to have back surgery for 'Dancing with the Stars' injury
December 1, 2010
U.S. actress Jennifer Grey says she will soon undergo surgery to repair a disc she ruptured in her back while competing on TV's "Dancing with the Stars."'Teen Mom' star Amber Portwood reportedly reunited with daughter
December 1, 2010
Amber Portwood's separation anxiety is apparently over.
Kara DioGuardi to release memoir about life, including 'American Idol'
December 1, 2010
Kara DioGuardi has decided to dish about her experience as an American Idol judge.'The Biggest Loser' cuts Brendan Donovan and Mark Pinhasovich
December 1, 2010
The Biggest Loser eliminated Brendan Donovan and Mark Pinhasovich during Tuesday night's broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss competition's eleventh tenth-season episode.
Kim Zolciak denies she's engaged to boyfriend Kroy Biermann
December 1, 2010
Kim Zolciak is apparently not engaged after all.
