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Reality TV Features & Interviews - December 2012
'The Biggest Loser' teen Sanjana "Sunny" Chandrasekar: Nobody pushed me to do the show
December 31, 2012
Sanjana "Sunny" Chandrasekar, a 16-year-old eleventh-grader from Rochester, NY, has opened up about why she chose to appear on The Biggest Loser this upcoming season and what her experience on the show was like.
Jillian Michaels: A child's health should be a family affair
December 28, 2012
Jillian Michaels talks about the biggest dieting mistake mostly everyone makes and how she handles eating during the holidays in order to indulge but not gain weight.
'The Biggest Loser' host Alison Sweeney: Jillian Michaels, Bob Harper and Dolvett Quince are all complements
December 27, 2012
The Biggest Loser host Alison Sweeney talks about the reality competition's upcoming fourteenth season.
Tate Stevens: I took a goldfish for a walk a lot on 'The X Factor'
December 24, 2012
Tate Stevens talks about his The X Factor victory.Tate Stevens: It was "disheartening" when L.A. Reid didn't want the "Over 25s"
December 21, 2012
Tate Stevens was crowned The X Factor's second-season winner during the Fox reality singing competition's live finale on Thursday night.
Sean Lowe: I really hope 'The Bachelor' viewers don't beat me up
December 21, 2012
Sean Lowe talks about his upcoming The Bachelor season -- including why he didn't want advice from former stars, if he opposes having his wedding on TV, and why none of his bachelorettes reminded him of Emily Maynard.
Exclusive: Michael Skupin talks about 'Survivor: Philippines' (Part 2)
December 21, 2012
Michael Skupin reveals what part of the Survivor game he couldn't figure out and completely underestimated, and whom he believes was the best player of this season's "evil" alliance.
Exclusive: Malcolm Freberg talks about his time on 'Survivor: Philippines' (Part 2)
December 20, 2012
Malcolm Freberg talks more about Survivor: Philippines -- including whom he believed definitely would've voted for him had he made it to the Final 3, and what he would've done for Denise Stapley if he chose to vote for Lisa Whelchel at the Final 4 Tribal Council with her.
Exclusive: Lisa Whelchel talks 'Survivor: Philippines' (Part 2)
December 19, 2012
Lisa Whelchel responds to criticism of her "wishy-washy" gameplay and dishes on how she reacted when Jonathan Penner revealed her acting career at jury questioning.
Exclusive: Denise Stapley talks about her 'Survivor: Philippines' victory (Part 2)
December 19, 2012
Denise Stapley explains why her Survivor: Philippines' game wasn't "under the radar" and talks about her relationship with Malcolm Freberg.
Exclusive: Michael Skupin talks about 'Survivor: Philippines' (Part 1)
December 19, 2012
Michael Skupin talks about what gave him the impression he could play a "very strategic, bold game" and still be able to win, why he's so surprised Denise Stapley got any votes at all nevermind most of them, and what he thinks of Artis Silvester's personal attacks and insults.
Exclusive: Malcolm Freberg talks about his time on 'Survivor: Philippines' (Part 1)
December 18, 2012
Malcolm Freberg explains why he argued he had more "blood on his hands" than Denise Stapley, whether he was really blindsided when he got voted off, and why failing to lie to Denise when she requested a Final 3 deal with him wasn't actually his fatal flaw in the game.
Exclusive: Lisa Whelchel talks 'Survivor: Philippines' (Part 1)
December 18, 2012
Lisa Whelchel opens up about her Survivor: Philippines experience -- including why she didn't get Denise Stapley out of the game when she had a chance, and which castaway she says was "beloved by everyone."
Exclusive: Denise Stapley talks about her 'Survivor: Philippines' victory (Part 1)
December 17, 2012
Denise Stapley discusses her time on Survivor: Philippines -- including how she says she responded to Jonathan Penner's "b-tch" comments and what else shocked her about the final jury questioning.
Exclusive: Abi-Maria Gomes talks about 'Survivor: Philippines' (Part 2)
December 14, 2012
Abi-Maria Gomes finishes up what she had to say about her Survivor: Philippines experience -- including whom she admits she grew emotionally attached to during the game and which castaways she has reconciled with since filming concluded.
Sean Lowe: You're going to see me breaking rules this season on 'The Bachelor'
December 14, 2012
Sean Lowe opens up about his upcoming The Bachelor season -- including what viewers will learn about him that they didn't see during Emily Maynard's season, and how badly he says he wanted to or was unwilling to get engaged while appearing on the show.
Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum: "Never say never" to more reality television
December 14, 2012
Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum conclude their discussion of their wedding -- including when they plan to go on their honeymoon and how the bride went about picking her "stunning, beautiful, perfect" dress.
Exclusive: Jaymes Vaughan and James Davis discuss 'The Amazing Race' (Part 2)
December 14, 2012
Jaymes Vaughan and James Davis talk about their The Amazing Race experience and second-place finish -- including what Jaymes is requesting fans do for his family and what little things in the Race the guys found to be "amazing."
Exclusive: Natalie and Nadiya Anderson talk about 'The Amazing Race' (Part 2)
December 13, 2012
Natalie Anderson and Nadiya Anderson finish up their discussion of The Amazing Race -- including admitting which three teams they didn't like and how they respond to viewers heavily criticizing their decision to "steal."
Exclusive: Abi-Maria Gomes talks about 'Survivor: Philippines' (Part 1)
December 13, 2012
Abi-Maria Gomes talks about Survivor: Philippines -- and explains why she "acted like a royal b-tch" during the game.
Exclusive: Trey Wier and Alexis "Lexi" Beerman talk 'The Amazing Race' (Part 2)
December 13, 2012
Trey Wier and Alexis "Lexi" Beerman conclude their discussion of The Amazing Race -- including whether they regret and feel guilty about taking James and Abba's money and their thoughts on fellow Racer Rob French's comment that he "lost all respect" for them.
Ashley Hebert: I had one thought walking down the aisle and it wasn't J.P. Rosenbaum
December 13, 2012
Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum talk more about their wedding and life as a married couple -- including whether J.P. called Ashley a "Bridezilla" and what Ashley admitted was the one stressful thing about their wedding day.
Exclusive: Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge discuss their 'The Amazing Race' victory (Part 2)
December 12, 2012
Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge talk more about their The Amazing Race experience -- including whether teaming up with Abbie and Ryan was really friendly or strategic and when their home court advantage didn't help them in the final leg.Exclusive: Jaymes Vaughan and James Davis discuss 'The Amazing Race' (Part 1)
December 12, 2012
Jaymes Vaughan and James Davis talk about their time on The Amazing Race -- including how they felt about Josh and Brent's post-victory lip-lock and how much they had studied for that final Roadblock task.
Sean Lowe: I now understand how you can fall for multiple 'The Bachelor' bachelorettes
December 12, 2012
Sean Lowe talks about his upcoming season of The Bachelor -- including whether he admits to finding true love on the show and whether America has him pegged on what type of girl he'd fall for.Exclusive: Natalie and Nadiya Anderson talk about 'The Amazing Race' (Part 1)
December 11, 2012
Natalie Anderson and Nadiya Anderson talk about their The Amazing Race experience and tough elimination -- including how they feel they would've done in the final leg's challenging tasks and whether they believe Josh and Brent "deserved" to win.
Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum: We go "back and forth" on kids
December 11, 2012
Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum talk about their relationship and recent wedding -- which will be televised on The Bachelorette: Ashley and J.P.'s Wedding, a two-hour special airing Sunday, December 16.Exclusive: Trey Wier and Alexis "Lexi" Beerman talk 'The Amazing Race' (Part 1)
December 11, 2012
Trey Wier and Alexis "Lexi" Beerman discuss their The Amazing Race experience and finishing in third place -- including what the real reason was behind their alliance's decision to get Abbie and Ryan out of the Race and her tears upon trying to finish the final flag Roadblock task.Exclusive: Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge discuss their 'The Amazing Race' victory (Part 1)
December 10, 2012
Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Brent Ridge talk about their time on The Amazing Race -- including what they found "most hurtful" during the Race and how far ahead they believe they finished the final leg.
Exclusive: Carter Williams discusses 'Survivor: Philippines' (Part 2)
December 7, 2012
Carter Williams finishes up his discussion of Survivor: Philippines -- including how he really felt about Lisa Whelchel's gameplay and why he applied for the show.Exclusive: Carter Williams discusses 'Survivor: Philippines' (Part 1)
December 6, 2012
Carter Williams talks about his Survivor: Philippines experience -- including whether he believes Abi-Maria Gomes' false idol claimed played a role in his tribemates' decision to vote him off, and what he thought Abi actually had going for her in the game.
Exclusive: Vino Alan talks about 'The X Factor' (Part 2)
December 4, 2012
Vino Alan concludes his discussion about what his experience was like on the show -- including what's coming up for him career-wise and what his nickname was amongst his The X Factor family of contestants.
Exclusive: Paige Thomas talks about her time on 'The X Factor' (Part 2)
December 3, 2012
Paige Thomas dishes about her time on The X Factor -- including whose early elimination she was shocked about and whether she considers Cece Frey a true friend or not.Exclusive: Vino Alan talks about 'The X Factor' (Part 1)
December 3, 2012
Vino Alan discusses his time on The X Factor -- including how he really felt about Demi Lovato's harsh criticism throughout the season.
