Temptation Island

Mark Wahlberg: I'm completely whoring myself out as reality host

Cash was apparently king when Mark L. Wahlberg decided to host train wreck reality shows from Temptation Island to The Moment of Truth.

Temptation Island 3 - Finale Episode summary

"The Last Lap of Temptation," our official summary for Episode 6, the finale of Fox's Temptation Island 3, written by StarryLuna, has been posted. Check it out by clicking here.

Temptation Island 3 - Episode 5 summary

"I Don’t Remember, I Just Talk," our official summary for the two-hour Episode 5 of Fox's Temptation Island 3, written by Coconut, has been posted. Check it out by clicking here.

'Temptation Island 3' ends with one couple staying together while three others part ways

After an emotional but comparatively uneventful island experience, the four couples from "Temptation Island 3" were reunited to determine the fate of their relationships on the lengthy and drawn-out two-hour season finale on Monday, September 29. Of the four couples who departed on the journey to "Temptation Island," only one was able to resist temptation, while the three other couples parted ways.

Temptation Island 3 - Episode 4 summary

"I Know He Likes Nice Girls," our episode summary for Episode 4 of Fox's Temptation Island 3, written by AyaK, has been posted. Check it out by clicking here.

FOX's 'Temptation Island 3' to end with two-hour finale on Monday, September 29

How bad have the ratings for FOX's Temptation Island 3 been? So bad that the network apparently can't wait to get the program off its broadcast schedule. After consistently finishing a pathetic fifth in its timeslot ratings, FOX has apparently decided to burn off the remaining episodes of the series as quickly as possible and completely avoid any possible Major League Baseball postseason scheduling conflicts.

Temptation Island 3 - Episode 3 summary

Our episode summary for Episode 3 of Fox's Temptation Island 3, entitled "Nothing Important Happened Today" and written by I_AM_HE, has been posted. Check it out by clicking here.

Temptation Island 3 - Episode 2 summary

Our episode summary for Episode 2 of Fox's Temptation Island 3, entitled "Te Quiero Siempre - I just met you, let's make out!" and written by Canada Girl, has been posted. Check it out by clicking here.

Temptation Island 3 - Episode 1 summary

"Sit Down and Stay Awhile," our episode summary for the premiere episode of Fox's Temptation Island 3, written by Devious Weasel, has been posted. Check it out by clicking here.

'Temptation Island 3' premiere struggles in the ratings, finishes fifth in timeslot

A new season of "Temptation Island" might be here, and almost two years might have passed since the last edition premiered, but the ratings results remain the same -- once again "Temptation Island" is tanking in the ratings.

FOX releases photos of 'Temptation Island 3' couples and singles

FOX has released photos of the previously announced four couples and 28 singles who be looking to tempt the show's four "commited couples" into breaking up.

FOX reveals identities and profiles of 'Temptation Island 3's 28 single tempters

FOX has announced the names and basic biography information of the 28 singles who be looking to tempt the show's previous announced four "commited couples" into breaking up.

FOX reveals 'Temptation Island 3' couples, series to premiere Thursday August 28

FOX has announced that the third edition of its long-mothballed "Temptation Island" reality series will premiere Thursday, August 28 at 9-10 PM ET/PT. Television personality Mark Walberg returns to host the third installment of the one-hour series that chronicles the relationships of four couples seeking to challenge the strength of their love and trust on "Temptation Island."

FOX's 'Temptation Island 3' finishes filming in Honduras

E! Online's "Watch With Kristen" column reports that the "Temptation Island 3" completed filming in Honduras a few weeks ago.

FOX announces the return of 'Temptation Island 3,' begins casting

E! Online reports that FOX has decided to take another chance on the granddaddy relationship train wreck reality series of them all -- "Temptation Island."

'Temptation Island 2' tempter Tony resigns teaching position due to gay porno appearance

Anthony Vanchieri, the "Temptation Island 2" male tempter and elementary school teacher who appeared in gay pornographic videos, has abandoned his fight to keep his job. Vanchieri quietly resigned on September 9th, but it was made public only this month because the Broward School Board in Florida will formally accept his request on October 15th.

TI2 temper Tony claims to have been 'misled' and drugged into making porno video, fights to keep teaching job

Gay.com reports that in court records released last week, former 'Tempation Island 2' tempter Tony Vanchieri, 27, a gym teacher in Broward County, Fla. who appeared in a gay porn movie, claims he was misled into believing the video was for modeling scouts. Vanchieri was put on desk duty after MSNBC published a story on its Web site in December that Vanchieri was in the porn video "Solo Guys: Volume 1" (a story that we also reported on when it occurred.)

Temptation Island 2 - Finale Episode Summary

Our episode summary for Temptation Island 2 Episode 12 - "At Least It Was In Public," authored by AyaK, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE

Temptation Island 2 - Episode 11 Summary

Our episode summary for Temptation Island 2 Episode 11 "C'mon, C'mon, C'MON!," authored by Lunastarlight, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE

Temptation Island 2 - Episode 10 Summary

Our episode summary for Temptation Island 2 Episode 10 "Everyone here has touched somebody," authored by Canada Girl, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE

Temptation Island 2 - Episode 9 Summary

Our episode summary for Temptation Island 2 Episode 9 "Please, Mr. Postman," authored by AyaK, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE

Temptation Island 2 - Episode 8 Summary

Our episode summary for Temptation Island 2 Episode 8 "HOlier-than-thou," authored by Jonnycumlately, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE

Temptation Island 2 - Episode 7 Summary

Our episode summary for Temptation Island 2 Episode 7 "Ho No Mo," authored by AyaK, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE

TI2's Single Tony Starring in Adult Video

Well, just when you think this show has hit bottom, someone calls in for dynamite and they blast even deeper. We've been sitting on this story for a week or so while we attempted to verify it, but here we go...

Temptation Island 2 - Episode 6 Summary

Our episode summary for "Temptation Island 2 - Episode 6," authored by SwtTXGddss, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE

Temptation Island 2 - Episode 5 Summary

Our episode summary for "Temptation Island 2 - Episode 5," authored by Survivorchick, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE

Temptation Island 2 - Episode 4 Summary

Our episode summary for "Temptation Island 2 - Episode 4," authored by Canada Girl, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE

Has 'The National Enquirer' Leaked The TI2 Results?

The National Enquirer is running a story this week that claims to reveal the shocking results of this season's Temptation Island series. The story is being discussed in the below message board topic.

WARNING: DO NOT CLICK THE BELOW LINK IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO READ THIS POSSIBLE SPOILER INFORMATION.

Source: TISucks' National Enquirer spoiler message board topic

Temptation Island 2 - Episode 3 Summary

Our episode summary for "Temptation Island 2 - Episode 3," authored by bluejackethockey, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE

Temptation Island 2 - Episode 2 Summary

Our episode summary for "Temptation Island 2 - Episode 2," authored by SwtTXGddss, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE

Temptation Island 2 - Episode 1 Summary

Our episode summary for "Temptation Island 2 - Episode 1," authored by Vampkira, has been posted. Check it out by clicking HERE

REMINDER: TI Wedding Special & TI2 Episode 1 Air This Week!

Just a reminder to everyone that Temptation Island Wedding Special and the premiere episode of Temptation Island 2 will air 8-10PM EST on Wednesday, November 7th.

For those of you wondering who gets married, check out this spoiler.

TI1 Single Alison Now Working Nights/Weekends in PA Medical Center

Here's a "Where are they now update" for anyone wondering...

"The Pocono Medical Center's new in-house physician has a little more on her resume than the usual recruit: She was a contestant on 'Temptation Island,' Fox's prime-time reality romance show, and a Playboy centerfold."

"Dr. Alison E. Dietrich was recently hired to cover night and weekend shifts at the medical center. Board certified in family practice medicine, Deitrich graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine after earning a biology degree with highest honors from Penn State. Deitrich, 29, grew up near Kutztown, PA."

Source: NewsItem.com

TI2 Promos Begin -- John & Shannon First Announced Couple

FOX premiered its 'Temptation Island 2' promotions this evening with a commercial during 'Love Cruise.' The commercial introduced the first couple -- John and Shannon (another Shannon? ...another BLOND Shannon?) from Phoenix, Arizona. 50,000 applicants and they couldn't find anyone with some different names?

FOX To Air "Temptation Island Reunion Wedding Special" on 10/31

Have you worried all summer over what became of 'Temptation Island' couples Mandy and Billy, Shannon and Andy, and Valerie and Kaya? FOX understands your anxiety, and will sate it come Halloween night.

"At 8 p.m. ET that night, you can find out what happened to the three pairs (but not, alas, ousted couple Ytossie and Taheed) on the 'Temptation Island Reunion Wedding Special.' Yes, it appears one of the couples survived the trauma of 16 oversexed singles trying to split them and decided to tie the knot. The single tempters and temptresses will be there as well, meaning a dramatic 'Stop the wedding!' moment is not out of the question."

"Conveniently, the premiere of 'Temptation Island 2,' taped in Costa Rica, will immediately follow the reunion special. The fun begins at 8 p.m. ET Wednesday, Oct. 31 on FOX. 'Temptation Island 2' will shimmy into its regular time slot at 9 p.m. the following night."

Source: Zap2It.com

Singles Elizabeth And Matt Said To Be Dating

Well, at least SOMEONE seems to have made a connection on the damn show... The Minneapolis Star Tribune is reporting that hometown boy 'Matt' (one of the Temptation Island single guys) and Elizabeth of the Temptation Island single girls are dating. But let's be clear here -- says Matt: "Elizabeth is not my girlfriend. That's a quote." Um, OK... whatever.

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Kaya Appearring In USA's 'Cannonball Run 2001' This Week

Survivor I's Susan Hawk, Survivor II's Jeff Varner, and Temptation Island's Kaya are one of the racing team in USA Network's 'Cannonball Run 2001' special -- a five night series airung this Sunday (8/5) through Thursday (8/9) on USA Network.

'Temptation Island 2' To Premiere On FOX October 31st

FOX has announced that "Temptation Island 2," will premiere with a special launch on Oct. 31.

"We've had an amazing response this year," - 'Temptation Island' executive producer Chris Cowan says of the casting process for this edition. "Last year, we were dealing with a show that nobody really understood the concept to... this year... we had 60,000 respondents."

Source: Zap2It.com

British Version Of 'Temptation Island' Being Planned

Sky One and Channel 4 are planning to show a UK version of the controversial US reality TV show Temptation Island. A Sky One spokesman said that they are going ahead with the 12 part (that's double the original length of the US version) series but have not agreed the details.

A Channel 4 spokesman confirmed that they have "acquired the US version for broadcast and will show the version Sky One are making". Sky One are looking at a variety of locations - including Belize, the Seychelles and the British Virgin Islands - but nothing is as yet confirmed.

Channel 4 will not have editorial control over the show and will broadcast it only after Sky One does.

Source: BBC

Taheed & Ytossie Sue 'Temptation Island' Producers

Geez, won't these two go away... Stacey wanna-be's...

"Ytossie Patterson and Taheed Watson claim defamation of character. They want unspecified punitive and compensatory damages. Patterson and Watson were kicked off when it was revealed they had a two-year-old child -- a fact they allegedly hid from producers."

"But the couple claim producers always knew they had a child --but decided it would boost ratings if the fact was revealed during an episode. They also claim an episode in which producers chastised the two for the alleged revelations was 'condescending and humiliating.'"

...humiliated??? ...what did these two expect?"

Temptation Island Finale The Highest Rated Program Of The Night

The final episode of "Temptation Island," pulled in 17.3 million viewers.

Those numbers made it the highest rated program of the night in Adults 18-49, pulling a 9.4/21, and Adults 18-34 (12.6/30), according to Nielsen fast national ratings.

Since its premiere, "Temptation Island" has more than doubled FOX's prior 00/01 season average in the time period; "Temptation" has averaged 16.6 million from 1/10-2/28, compared to the 7.6 million total viewers season average before the show from 10/2/00-1/3/01.

Source: Zap2It.com"

FOX Orders Up 'Temptation Island 2'

Following great ratings for last night's finale, FOX announced Thursday it will be trying to tear apart more couples with a second season of "Temptation Island." (surprise, surprise, big shocker here)

"'Temptation Island has proven to be compelling television," says Gail Berman, FOX's president of entertainment. "We're pleased it's such a hit with our viewers, and we're scouting locations for the next adventure."

So far, no location, production schedule or possible premiere date has been set.

In a Wednesday conference to discuss the network's performance during the important February "sweeps" period, Fox Television Entertainment Group Chairman Sandy Grushow acknowledged that some advertisers were "squeamish" about buying time on "Temptation Island" due to the show's suggestive content.

"It's been a challenge in the marketplace, as it often is when you push the envelope with content," he said, "We went through this with 'Married ... With Children' 13 years ago." But he dismissed the notion that "Temptation Island" contradicted the network's policy of abandoning exploitative "shockumentaries" that once served as a Fox programming staple. "I don't consider this to be shockumentary programming," he said. "We work in a very dynamic business. Times change."

Source: Reuters/iWon

Quick Info from Mandy's Howard Stern Appearance...

Jemod was cool enough to send off a quick email listing some of the interesting info revealed in Mandy's appearance on the Howard Stern show this morning:

- Yes, the rumors are true, Mandy was an extra on the movie Road Trip. That's where she was "discovered" and asked to audition for Temptation Island.

- Mandy has turned down $1,500,000 to pose in Playboy. (funny, unless she's holding out for more $$$, Mandy isn't the type that we'd have expected to have a problem with posing in Playboy)

- Mandy turned down a record deal with Capitol because they wanted to turn her into another Britney Spears. (hey, what's wrong with Britney? ...so instead Mandy has apparently chosen to go with the Christina Aguilera-corn-row-braids-look instead)"

FOX To Make Decision On 'Temptation Island' Sequel Soon

Fox television executives said on Tuesday the jury is still out on a possible sequel to the libido-fueled 'reality' hit 'Temptation Island.'

"Network brass said they will wait until viewership numbers are in from the seventh and final episode Wednesday before deciding whether to order a second block of the controversial series, which entices unmarried couples to break up their relationships."

"'We are considering a second Temptation Island seriously. We are waiting to see the numbers for Wednesday night, and a final decision will be made,' said Fox Entertainment President Gail Berman."

"Last week, the show's viewership suffered against competition from the Grammy Awards telecast on CBS, falling to its lowest ratings since its Jan. 10 premiere. But the show's fourth episode, two weeks earlier, drew a robust 18.2 million viewers, giving Fox its first overall ratings win for Wednesdays since August 1999. The segment also propelled Fox to its best Wednesday showing in more than six years among viewers aged 18 to 49, the demographic most prized by advertisers. Berman declined to say how well the show's finale had to perform in the ratings in order to win a renewal."

"But Sandy Grushow, chairman of the Fox Television Entertainment Group, a unit of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. Ltd., suggested Fox executives are rooting for the series."

"'It's a show that's going to make a substantial amount of money,' he said. 'Our affiliates absolutely loved the show, and they're waiting for Temptation 2,' he said."

Our take on the situation -- money talks and morals walk -- expect production on TI2 to begin within weeks.

Source: Reuters/iWon.com

Mandy To Appear On Howard Stern Show

For all you Mandy fans, Jemod was nice enough to pass along that apparently Mandy is scheduled to appear on the Howard Stern Show sometime this week (sorry, that's all the specifics we know). Yikes, Mandy and Howard -- now THERE IS A COUPLE!!! ...here's hoping the appearance makes the nightly E! television show, or maybe the weekly syndicated show

UPDATE 2/27: This morning Howard announced that Mandy will be on the Wednesday, 2/28 radio show. He also claimed to be "very anxious to meet her." Thanks again to Jemod for the update.

Mandy Appears On Leno -- Claims Billy Living In LA???

During the close of Shannon, Mandy (wearing 10 inch platform boots and a Tony-Braxton-at-the-Grammy's-like leather dress)and Kaya's joint appearance on Jay Leno's Tonight Show Thursday night, Mandy claimed that while viewers would have to tune in next week to learn whether she and Billy stayed together, she is now living in Atlanta while he has since moved to Los Angelos.

Personally, we're treating this comment as a red herring of sorts -- we've received FAR, FAR, too many reports of Mandy and Billy working together at the Longhorn steakhouse in East Marietta, GA or shopping together at the North Point Mall to believe he's moved to LA -- unless it's been in the past two weeks or so.

For now, we're sticking by our prediction that these two remain together.

Mandy, Shannon, And Kaya To Appear On Leno's 'Tonight Show' On 2/22/2001

According to NBC promos that began running this evening, Mandy, Shannon, And Kaya will be appearing on Jay Leno's Tonight Show on Thursday, February 22, 2001.

The interesting note here is that during the course of verifying this appearance, we checked the official TVGuide.com listings for the show and they have it described as "MTV's Carson Daly, women from "Temptation Island." Music guest 3 Doors Down."

...either Kaya is now a woman, TV Guide got it wrong, or Valerie cancelled and Kaya is substituting for her. ...frankly, if she's as much "fun" in person as she has been on the show, then we should all be thankful we'll be seeing KAya instead :-)

Taheed Lands TV Guest Star Appearance

TV Guide is reporting that Taheed has landed an acting gig as a crack house dweller on the syndicated series, "Arrest & Trial". His episode, titled "Ruthless Ricky," airs Feb. 19. Meanwhile, the fifth episode of Temptation on Wednesday night attracted 17 million viewers, just behind timeslot competitor The West Wing (18.2 million viewers). However, among adults age 18-49, Fox's guilty pleasure trounced NBC's White House drama.

Source: TVGuide

Episode 6 Bumped For Barbra Streisand Special -- To Air 2/14/2001

Just a note that yes, there will be no episode of Temptation Island airing next week -- FOX has scheduled a Barbra Streisand special (what the???) for Monday, February 14th to air instead of the highly-anticipated 6th episode of the series.

Even stranger than the decision to pull the powerhouse show from their lineup is FOX's decision to suddenly air this dusty, old performance NOW -- the performance is a filming of her 1999 New Year's Eve concert, taped in Las Vegas.

Temptation Island Extended To Additional 7th Episode

Fox has extended the six-episode run of "Temptation Island" by one additional episode to air on Feb. 28, the last night of the February sweeps period.

The series was originally scheduled to wrap on Feb. 21. The extra episode will feature a reunion of the residents and series highlights. The one-hour finale will reveal whether the featured couples will stay together.

Source: Zap2It