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Reality TV News - December 2011
Giuliana Rancic: I'm still in pain and have a ways to go in recovery
December 30, 2011
Giuliana Rancic says although she has returned to work, she is still feeling a lot of discomfort and has restricted mobility following her recent breast cancer surgery.'All American Muslim' to air episode exploring 9/11 terror attacks
December 29, 2011
The next edition of "All-American Muslim" explores the lasting impact the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks had on the cast and their community, producers said.
Chaz Bono reportedly got over his ex fast on 'Dancing with the Stars'
December 29, 2011
Chaz Bono reportedly wasted little time trying to move on from his November split from ex-fiancee Jennifer Elia, as he was seen flirting with multiple dancers during his stint on ABC's Dancing with the Stars.
MTV confirms the revival of 'Punk'd,' preview to air New Year's Eve
December 29, 2011
MTV has formally confirmed that it's reviving Punk'd, a reality series which uses hidden cameras to pull pranks on unsuspecting celebrities.
VH1 orders 'Couples Therapy' with Kasey Kahl and Vienna Girardi
December 29, 2011
Former Bachelor Pad couple Kasey Kahl and Vienna Girardi are going to try and give their relationship another shot.
Holly Madison and Kendra Wilkinson bash Crystal Harris over dog
December 29, 2011
Holly Madison and Kendra Wilkinson are bashing fellow former The Girls Next Door star Crystal Harris for trying to keep the dog she and ex-fiance Hugh Hefner shared ownership of during their relationship.
Steven Tyler remains mum on reports of engagement to Erin Brady
December 29, 2011
Steven Tyler's publicist has declined to comment on reports the rocker and "American Idol" judge is engaged to Erin Brady, his girlfriend of five years.
Steven Tyler reportedly engaged to longtime girlfriend Erin Brady
December 28, 2011
Steven Tyler has reportedly "put a ring on it" and ready to get married for the third time.
CBS to debut twentieth season of 'The Amazing Race' on Feb. 19
December 28, 2011
CBS has announced the twentieth season of The Amazing Race will premiere Sunday, February 19 at 8PM ET/PT.
Giuliana Rancic returns to work after successful double mastectomy
December 28, 2011
Giuliana Rancic has returned to work just two weeks after undergoing a successful double mastectomy, a surgical operation to remove both her breasts, and reconstructive surgery in attempt to beat breast cancer.
'Whale Wars' renewed for fifth season by Animal Planet
December 28, 2011
Animal Planet has announced Whale Wars will return for a fifth season and premiere in June 2012.
Simon Cowell: 'The X Factor' will be "a bloodbath" next season
December 27, 2011
Simon Cowell says The X Factor will be stepping up its game big time for its second season.
Danny Gokey announces engagement to girlfriend Leyicet Peralta
December 27, 2011
Danny Gokey has gotten engaged to girlfriend Leyicet Peralta.
Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris still fighting for ownership of puppy
December 27, 2011
Hugh Hefner is apparently missing a former playmate other than his ex-fiancee Crystal Harris.
ABC, Endemol settle 'Wipeout' ripoff lawsuit with Japanese network
December 25, 2011
ABC and production company Endemol have settled a 2008 lawsuit brought by Tokyo Broadcasting System alleging their show "Wipeout" was a ripoff of its shows.
'The X Factor' runner-up Josh Krajcik: Ohio will always be home
December 25, 2011
The runner-up in the U.S. television talent contest "X Factor" says he'll always have a soft spot for his Ohio hometown now that fame and fortune beckon.
Giuliana Rancic grateful for Bill Rancic's post-surgery support
December 24, 2011
Giuliana Rancic says her husband Bill has been a big help as she recovers from breast cancer surgery.
Ivanka Trump denies copying shoe design from designer Derek Lam
December 24, 2011
Ivanka Trump is denying she lifted the design of one shoe style in her new footwear line from popular U.S. designer Derek Lam.
Kendra Wilkinson: Christmas is about baby Hank now, not me
December 24, 2011
Kendra Wilkinson says spending Christmas at home with her family in Southern California will be something new this year.
Simon Cowell reportedly made $42 million with Sony Music in 2011
December 24, 2011
Simon Cowell's venture with Sony Music brought the television impresario $42 million this year, British financial documents revealed.
Melanie Amaro: I was miserable after being cut from 'The X Factor'
December 23, 2011
Melanie Amaro was crowned The X Factor's champion and claimed the $5 million recording contract and the opportunity to star in her own Pepsi commercial during the new Fox reality singing competition's live finale on Thursday night.
Adam Lambert: No charges filed in brawl with beau Sauli Koskinen
December 23, 2011
Adam Lambert says no charges were filed after he and his reality TV star boyfriend Sauli Koskinen got into a drunken brawl outside a bar in Finland.
Albert Destrade: Ozzy Lusth played an atrocious 'Survivor' game
December 23, 2011
Albert Destrade finished Survivor: South Pacific in third place, falling short of claiming the series' $1 million grand prize during the live portion of Sunday night's finale broadcast on CBS from Hollywood, CA.
Melanie Amaro crowned 'The X Factor' winner, defeating Josh Krajcik
December 23, 2011
Melanie Amaro was crowned The X Factor's champion during the new Fox reality singing competition's live finale on Thursday night.
Rick Nelson: I just worked my ass off and didn't lie on 'Survivor'
December 23, 2011
Rick Nelson made it to the Final 5 but was voted out of his merged Te Tuna tribe and Upolu alliance, becoming the eighth member of the jury during Sunday night's Survivor: South Pacific finale broadcast on CBS.
"Ozzy" Oscar Lusth: I just crumbled under the 'Survivor' pressure
December 22, 2011
"Ozzy" Oscar Lusth made it to the Final 4 on Survivor: South Pacific after returning from a Redemption Island duel winning streak and then beating the remaining castaways in the first Immunity Challenge upon his return to the Te Tuna camp.
Brandon Hantz: My family hated my crying the most on 'Survivor'
December 22, 2011
Brandon Hantz was all set to make it to the Final 4 and possibly even the Final 3 once he had won the Individual Immunity Challenge during the thirteenth episode of Survivor: South Pacific.
'The X Factor' Top 3 finalists take the stage and sing for the final time
December 22, 2011
The X Factor's Top 3 finalists took to the stage one last time Wednesday night during the new Fox reality singing competition's final performance show.
Adam Lambert arrested for fighting with boyfriend Sauli Koskinen
December 22, 2011
Adam Lambert was reportedly arrested and jailed in Finland on Thursday after getting into a fight with his boyfriend outside a gay bar.
"Coach" Benjamin Wade: Ozzy Lusth was a "whiney little b-tch"
December 21, 2011
"Coach" Benjamin Wade finished Survivor: South Pacific in the runner-up spot, just falling short of claiming the series' $1 million grand prize during the live portion of Sunday night's finale broadcast on CBS from Hollywood, CA.
'The X Factor' rep: No discussions about Steve Jones leaving
December 21, 2011
The X Factor has denied a U.K. report that host Steve Jones is unlikely to return for next year's second season of the Fox reality singing competition.
David Archuleta taking music career break for two-year church mission
December 20, 2011
David Archuleta says he is taking a two-year break from his music career to fulfill a mission with the Mormon Church.
Exclusive: Sophie Clarke talks about 'Survivor: South Pacific' (Part 2)
December 20, 2011
Sophie Clarke claimed Survivor: South Pacific's $1 million grand prize during the live portion of Sunday night's finale broadcast on CBS from Hollywood, CA.
J.R. Martinez and girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Jones having a baby
December 20, 2011
J.R. Martinez and girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Jones are expecting their first child together.
Exclusive: Sophie Clarke talks about her 'Survivor: South Pacific' win
December 19, 2011
Sophie Clarke claimed Survivor: South Pacific's $1 million grand prize during the live portion of Sunday night's finale broadcast on CBS from Hollywood, CA.
'Survivor: South Pacific' crowns Sophie Clarke million-dollar winner
December 19, 2011
Survivor: South Pacific's $1 million grand prize was claimed by Sophie Clarke during the live portion of Sunday night's finale broadcast on CBS from Hollywood, CA.Syfy renews 'Paranormal Witness' reality series for second season
December 19, 2011
U.S. cable network Syfy says it has renewed its supernatural docudrama series "Paranormal Witness" for a second season.
NBC reveals identities of thirteenth-season 'The Biggest Loser' cast
December 16, 2011
NBC has revealed the identities of the 20 contestants who will be competing on the thirteenth season of The Biggest Loser, which will premiere January 3, 2012 at 8PM ET/PT.
Marcus Canty: L.A. Reid was the perfect 'X Factor' mentor, no regrets
December 16, 2011
Marcus Canty was eliminated from The X Factor, determining the new Fox reality competition's Top 3 finalist acts during the show's seventh live results show Thursday night.
Exclusive: Amani Pollard and Marcus Pollard talk 'The Amazing Race'
December 16, 2011
Amani Pollard and Marcus Pollard finished The Amazing Race in third place, losing to winners Ernie Halvorsen and Cindy Chiang and runners-up Jeremy Cline and Sandy Draghi during Sunday night's broadcast of the CBS reality competition's nineteenth-season finale.
'The X Factor' cuts Marcus Canty and determines Top 3 finale acts
December 16, 2011
The X Factor eliminated Marcus Canty and determined its Top 3 acts Thursday night during the new Fox reality singing competition's seventh live results show.
Exclusive: Edna Ma talks about 'Survivor: South Pacific'
December 15, 2011
Edna Ma thought she was tightly woven into the former Upolu tribe's major alliance arguably led by "Coach" Benjamin Wade, because he led her to believe she was his right-hand woman and protected and guarded under his wing.
Simon Cowell: I considered hooking up with Paula Abdul
December 15, 2011
Simon Cowell says he considered sleeping with Paula Abdul but didn't want their personal lives to interfere with their professional careers.
'Survivor: South Pacific' votes off Brandon Hantz, eliminates Edna Ma
December 15, 2011
Survivor: South Pacific's merged Te Tuna tribe voted Brandon Hantz out of their tribe during Wednesday night's broadcast of the thirteenth episode of the CBS reality series' 23rd edition.Howard Stern joining 'America's Got Talent' as new judge
December 15, 2011
Howard Stern's America's Got Talent addition is now official.
Giuliana Rancic "doing really well" following double mastectomy
December 15, 2011
Giuliana Rancic has undergone a successful double mastectomy, a surgical operation to remove both her breasts, in attempt to beat breast cancer.
Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar hold memorial for miscarried fetus
December 14, 2011
The stars of the TV reality show "19 Kids & Counting" held a memorial at their Arkansas church for the daughter matriarch Michelle Duggar miscarried, TMZ said.
Ben Flajnik: I was open to proposing again on 'The Bachelor'
December 14, 2011
Ben Flajnik's The Bachelorette experience came to a heartbreaking end when Bachelorette Ashley Hebert rejected him in favor of J.P. Rosenbaum during this summer's finale of the seventh season of the ABC reality dating series.
Exclusive: Allison Harvard talks 'America's Next Top Model' (Part 2)
December 14, 2011
Allison Harvard finished America's Next Top Model's first-ever all-stars edition as the runner-up, losing to champion Lisa D'Amato during last week's broadcast of The CW reality competition's seventeenth-season finale.
'The Biggest Loser' crowns John Rhode twelfth-season champion
December 14, 2011
The Biggest Loser crowned John Rhode its champion during Tuesday night's live finale broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss competition's twelfth season.
Exclusive: Lisa D'Amato talks 'America's Next Top Model' (Part 2)
December 14, 2011
Lisa D'Amato was crowned America's Next Top Model's winner of its first ever all-stars edition during last week's broadcast of The CW reality competition's seventeenth-season finale.
Khloe Kardashian, Lamar Odom's 'Khloe & Lamar' to return Feb. 19
December 14, 2011
Khloe & Lamar's second season will premiere on Sunday, February 19 at 10PM ET/PT, E! has announced.
Exclusive: Jeremy Cline and Sandy Draghi talk 'The Amazing Race'
December 13, 2011
Jeremy Cline and Sandy Draghi finished The Amazing Race as the runner-up team, losing to "Engaged Couple" Ernie Halvorsen and Cindy Chiang but beating out the third-place finishers Amani Pollard and Marcus Pollard during Sunday night's broadcast of the CBS reality competition's nineteenth-season finale.
Exclusive: Allison Harvard talks about 'America's Next Top Model'
December 13, 2011
Allison Harvard finished America's Next Top Model's first-ever all-stars edition as the runner-up, losing to champion Lisa D'Amato during last Wednesday night's broadcast of The CW reality competition's seventeenth-season finale.Lowe's defends pulling ads from 'All-American Muslim' reality series
December 13, 2011
Lowe's defends pulling ads from 'All-American Muslim' reality series
Richard Hatch released from prison after serving nine more months
December 12, 2011
Richard Hatch has been released from a Rhode Island prison after serving nine months for a probation violation, officials said.
Exclusive: Ernie Halvorsen and Cindy Chiang talk 'The Amazing Race'
December 12, 2011
Ernie Halvorsen and Cindy Chiang were crowned The Amazing Race's nineteenth-season champions during Sunday night's finale broadcast of the CBS reality competition.
'The Amazing Race' crowns Ernie Halvorsen, Cindy Chiang champs
December 12, 2011
The Amazing Race crowned Ernie Halvorsen and Cindy Chiang its nineteenth-season champions during Sunday night's broadcast of the CBS reality competition.Lowe's pulls ads from TLC's new 'All-American Muslim' reality series
December 11, 2011
Lowe's has pulled advertising from a U.S. Muslim reality TV show, citing complaints from "multiple sides of the viewer spectrum," a spokeswoman said.
Hulk Hogan sues ex-wife Linda Bollea over alleged abuse charges
December 10, 2011
Hulk Hogan has sued his ex-wife in Florida court over allegedly false tales contained in her new book.
Rachel Crow: No one should blame Nicole Scherzinger for my ouster
December 9, 2011
Rachel Crow was eliminated from The X Factor, determining the new Fox reality competition's Top 4 semifinalist acts during the show's sixth live results show Thursday night.
VIDEO: Watch a preview trailer for Ben Flajnik's 'The Bachelor' edition
December 9, 2011
Can't wait until next month's sixteenth-season premiere of The Bachelor to get a look at Ben Flajnik's search for love? Then watch a three-minute trailer of the upcoming season by clicking below right now!
Nicole Scherzinger: I thought Marcus Canty would go, not Rachel Crow
December 9, 2011
Nicole Scherzinger has confirmed she believed Marcus Canty -- not fellow bottom two vote-getter Rachel Crow -- would be ousted from The X Factor during Thursday night's results show.
Exclusive: Lisa D'Amato talks about 'Top Model' win, Angelea Preston
December 9, 2011
Lisa D'Amato was crowned America's Next Top Model's winner of its first ever all-stars edition during Wednesday night's broadcast of The CW reality competition's seventeenth-season finale.
Nicole Scherzinger reportedly "inconsolable" after Rachel Crow ouster
December 9, 2011
Nicole Scherzinger was reportedly inconsolable following Rachel Crow's surprise elimination on Thursday night's The X Factor results show.
Angelea Preston to "tell all" about her 'Top Model' disqualification
December 9, 2011
Angelea Preston has announced plans for a "tell-all" press conference in which she will allegedly detail the actual circumstances behind her sudden and largely unexplained disqualification from America's Next Top Model All-Stars during Wednesday night's finale broadcast on The CW.
'The X Factor' eliminates Rachel Crow and determines Top 4 acts
December 9, 2011
The X Factor eliminated Rachel Crow and determined its Top 4 semifinalist acts Thursday night during the new Fox reality singing competition's sixth live results show.
Michelle Duggar suffers miscarriage in pregnancy of her 20th child
December 9, 2011
U.S. reality television personality and mother of 19 children Michelle Duggar suffered a miscarriage Thursday, her husband Jim Bob told Us Weekly.
Exclusive: John Cochran talks about 'Survivor: South Pacific'
December 8, 2011
John Cochran thought he was in good hands when he decided to join forces with the Upolu tribe and turn his back on his former Savaii tribe members, who he insisted had treated him poorly and ridiculed him throughout the game.
The CW confirms 'Top Model' finale "new scenes" but mum on details
December 8, 2011
The CW has confirmed it shot new scenes for the ending of Wednesday night's finale broadcast of America's Next Top Model All-Stars, which featured the crowning of winner Lisa D'Amato and largely unexplained disqualification of fellow finalist Angelea Preston. But the network is declining to reveal whether the new scenes may have altered the competition's ending or what resulted in Preston's removal.
'Survivor' host Jeff Probst marries girlfriend Lisa Ann Russell
December 8, 2011
Jeff Probst has gotten married.
'Survivor: South Pacific' votes off Edna Ma, ousts John Cochran
December 8, 2011
Survivor: South Pacific's merged Te Tuna tribe voted Edna Ma out of their tribe during Wednesday night's broadcast of the twelfth episode of the CBS reality series' 23rd edition.
'America's Next Top Model' crowns Lisa D'Amato all-stars winner
December 8, 2011
America's Next Top Model has crowned its first all-star winner, the "daring wild child" Lisa D'Amato.
ABC reveals 'The Bachelor' star Ben Flajnik's 25 new bachelorettes
December 7, 2011
ABC has revealed the identities of the 25 bachelorettes competing for Ben Flajnik's heart on The Bachelor's sixteenth season, which will premiere on Monday, January 2 at 8PM ET/PT.VH1 renews La La Anthony and Carmelo Anthony's 'La La's Full Court'
December 7, 2011
U.S. cable network VH1 says it has picked up its docu-series "La La's Full Court Life" for a second season.
Exclusive: Laura Kirkpatrick talks 'America's Next Top Model' (Part 2)
December 7, 2011
Laura Kirkpatrick became the eleventh girl eliminated from America's Next Top Model all-stars edition's eleventh episode during last Wednesday night's broadcast on The CW.
'Mythbusters' team accidently hits house with cannonball during test
December 7, 2011
A cannonball fired by TV's "Mythbusters" team during an experiment soared through a California house, but didn't injure anyone, the Los Angeles Times reported.
'The Biggest Loser' reveals finale finalists, cuts Vinny and Becky
December 7, 2011
John Rhode, Antone Davis and Ramon Medeiros were revealed to be The Biggest Loser's three finalists during Tuesday night's penultimate broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss competition's twelfth season.
Emily Maynard denies dating 'Most Eligible Dallas' star Matt Nordgren
December 7, 2011
Emily Maynard has denied that she is dating Most Eligible Dallas star Matt Nordgren or anyone else
'The X Factor' host Steve Jones asks viewers to chill out the hate
December 6, 2011
'The X Factor' host Steve Jones asks viewers to chill out the hate
Exclusive: Andy Finch and Tommy Czeschin talk 'The Amazing Race'
December 6, 2011
Andy Finch and Tommy Czeschin were dominating most of the legs throughout The Amazing Race's nineteenth season, as they had finished six legs in first place and started off the eleventh leg with a solid lead when they departed the tenth Pit Stop before any of the other teams during Sunday night's broadcast of the CBS reality competition.
'The Biggest Loser' contestant "Vinny" Vencent Hickerson engaged
December 6, 2011
The Biggest Loser contestant "Vinny" Vencent Hickerson has gotten engaged.
Kate Gosselin runs Las Vegas Strip marathon in under five hours
December 6, 2011
Kate Gosselin planned to "kill it" in a marathon event on the Las Vegas Strip, and according to the former Kate Plus 8 star, she succeeded.
Karina Smirnoff and Brad Penny reportedly call off engagement, split
December 6, 2011
Karina Smirnoff and fiance Brad Penny have reportedly split.
Exclusive: Laura Kirkpatrick talks about 'America's Next Top Model'
December 5, 2011
Laura Kirkpatrick became the eleventh girl eliminated from America's Next Top Model all-stars edition's eleventh episode during Wednesday night's broadcast on The CW.
Giuliana Rancic to have double mastectomy to fight breast cancer
December 5, 2011
Giuliana Rancic has announced she will undergo a double mastectomy, a surgical operation to remove both her breasts, in attempt to beat breast cancer.
'The Amazing Race' eliminates Andy Finch and Tommy Czeschin
December 5, 2011
The Amazing Race's nineteenth season eliminated Andy Finch and Tommy Czeschin during Sunday night's broadcast of the CBS reality competition.
Ali Fedotowsky: Roberto Martinez and I compromised each other
December 5, 2011
Ali Fedotowsky says her relationship with Roberto Martinez came down to a constant compromise that left both parties unsatisfied, ultimately causing them to split after an 18-month engagement.
Kim Richards reportedly enters undisclosed treatment center for rehab
December 5, 2011
Kim Richards has reportedly decided to get help for her alleged drinking problem.
Dr. Drew gives Nadya 'Octomom' Suleman "life improvement" package
December 4, 2011
Nadya "Octomom" Suleman has gotten herself and her 14 kids online with the help of television host Dr. Drew, TMZ.com said Sunday.
Khloe Kardashian sued for allegedly assaulting transgender woman
December 4, 2011
A transgender woman says in a lawsuit that Khloe Kardashian assaulted her in a shoving incident outside a Hollywood nightclub a couple of years ago.
Jessica Simpson predicts she is pregnant with a baby girl
December 3, 2011
Jessica Simpson said in New York this week she is pretty sure her baby will be a girl.
Drew Ryniewicz: 'X Factor' judges' rivalry could have been my demise
December 2, 2011
Drew Ryniewicz and fellow contestant "Astro" Brian Bradley were eliminated from The X Factor, determining the new Fox reality competition's Top 5 acts, during the show's fifth live results show Thursday night.
Jennifer Hudson reportedly buying 12,000-foot mansion in Illinois
December 2, 2011
Jennifer Hudson is scheduled to close next month on a 12,000-square-foot home in Burr Ridge, Ill., the Chicago Tribune reported.
"Astro" Brian Bradley: I still don't get how I got voted off 'The X Factor'
December 2, 2011
"Astro" Brian Bradley and fellow contestant Drew Ryniewicz were eliminated from The X Factor, determining the new Fox reality competition's Top 5 acts, during the show's fifth live results show Thursday night.will.i.am to serve as coach for new British edition of 'The Voice'
December 2, 2011
Hip-hop artist will.i.am has signed up as a coach/judge on the British edition of the U.S. competition series "The Voice," the BBC said.
Donald Trump to moderate Republican presidential candidate debate
December 2, 2011
U.S. real estate mogul and television personality Donald Trump says he will moderate an upcoming Republican presidential candidates debate.
Exclusive: Dawn Meehan talks about 'Survivor: South Pacific'
December 2, 2011
Dawn Meehan was close to flipping on her former Savaii tribe members, joining fellow castaway and ally John Cochran in a big-move decision that would allow the former Upolu tribe to dominate the numbers and ultimately the game.
'The X Factor' eliminates Drew Ryniewicz and "Astro" Brian Bradley
December 2, 2011
The X Factor eliminated Drew Ryniewicz and "Astro" Brian Bradley and determined its Top 5 acts Thursday night during the new Fox reality singing competition's fifth live results show.
Whitney Duncan: I had an unhealthy marriage, fell in love on 'Survivor'
December 1, 2011
Whitney Duncan was furious at fellow Survivor: South Pacific castaway and Savaii tribe member, John Cochran, when he decided to flip on his tribe and join with the rival Upolu tribe -- which left the Savaii tribe outnumbered and doomed to fail, as each member would be picked off one by one at subsequent Tribal Council sessions.
'America's Next Top Model' all-stars eliminates Laura Kirkpatrick
December 1, 2011
America's Next Top Model's all-stars edition eliminated Laura Kirkpatrick, a 22-year-old who previously appeared on Top Model's thirteenth season, during Wednesday night's broadcast on The CW.
'Survivor: South Pacific' votes off John Cochran, ousts Whitney & Dawn
December 1, 2011
Survivor: South Pacific's merged Te Tuna tribe voted John Cochran out of their tribe during Wednesday night's broadcast of the eleventh episode of the CBS reality series' 23rd edition.
Nicole Scherzinger reportedly dating ex-'Dancing' partner Derek Hough
December 1, 2011
Nicole Scherzinger and Derek Hough, who were partners for Dancing with the Stars' tenth season and ultimately won the mirrorball trophy, are reportedly dating.
