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Reality TV News - November 2004
'Survivor: Vanuatu' Episode 12 'State of the Spoiling'
November 30, 2004
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the twelfth episode of Survivor: Vanuatu is now available.
The Bachelor 6 - Finale episode summary
November 30, 2004
"The Most #$*@% You’ve Ever Been Finale Ever," our episode summary for the finale and "After The Final Rose" episodes of the sixth edition of ABC's The Bachelor, written by AMAI, is now available.
Fox's 'The Simple Life 3: Interns' to premiere January 26
November 30, 2004
Fox has announced that The Simple Life 3: Interns, the third installment of its popular reality series starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie, will premiere Wednesday, January 26 at 8:30PM ET/PT.Abandoned 'Long Way Round' infant touched Ewan McGregor's heart
November 30, 2004
A motorcycle tour that took Ewan McGregor to Mongolia put the "Star Wars" actor on the humanitarian path.
Producer Mike Fleiss thrilled to be able to turn 'Gilligan's Island' into a TBS reality series
November 30, 2004
TV producer Mike Fleiss says he is a huge "Gilligan's Island" fan and leaped at the chance to turn the beloved 1960s sit-com into a reality series.
'Newlyweds' star Jessica Simpson denies marriage trouble rumors
November 30, 2004
The wife in the MTV show "Newlyweds" says rumors of a split-up just aren't true, World Entertainment News Network reported Tuesday.
Steve's Mailbag, Volume 1 Edition 1
November 30, 2004
Welcome to our debut edition of Steve's Mailbag. Each week, Steve Rogers, Reality TV World's chief reporter, will do his best to answer reader questions.
'Idol 2' winner Ruben Studdard hospitalized with bronchitis
November 30, 2004
Ruben Studdard, who gained fame as the second-season winner of "American Idol," is recuperating after a bout with bronchitis, a report said.
Report: Martha Stewart planning prime time reality TV show
November 30, 2004
Martha Stewart is planning a prime time reality TV show along the lines of "The Apprentice" and "Survivor," The Hollywood Reporter said Tuesday.'The Farm's boorish boar burlesque gets British TV OK
November 30, 2004
British TV regulators will not punish the producers of a TV show that featured an attractive woman getting a boar to ejaculate on camera.
Clay Aiken reschedules "The Joyful Noise Tour" holiday concert tour dates
November 29, 2004
One-time American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken, who last week had to cancel the first three shows of his "The Joyful Noise Tour" holiday concert tour due to ongoing ear and sinus infections, has announced rescheduled dates for the shows.
Clay Aiken's "Merry Christmas With Love" holiday album debuts to record sales
November 29, 2004
The sales numbers for the first week of Clay Aiken's new holiday release are in, and it looks like the one-time American Idol runner-up is well on his way to his second straight platinum album.
Survivor: Vanuatu - Episode 11 summary
November 29, 2004
"Survivor Live: The Lost Episode," our episode summary for the eleventh episode of the CBS's Survivor: Vanuatu -- Islands Of Fire, written by strid333, is now available.
The Real World: Philly - Episode 12 summary
November 28, 2004
"He Will Be Mine. Oh Yes, He Will Be Mine!," our episode summary for the twelfth episode of MTV's The Real World: Philadelphia series, written by Mon Cherie, is now available.
The Biggest Loser - Episode 5 summary
November 27, 2004
"Don't Check Your Integrity At The Door!," our episode summary for the fifth episode of NBC's The Biggest Loser series, written by aliciabbrown, is now available.
The Amazing Race 6 - Episode 2 summary
November 26, 2004
"New York Fools in Norway," our episode summary for the second episode of CBS's The Amazing Race 6, written by Jims02, is now available.
The Rebel Billionaire - Episode 4 summary
November 26, 2004
"Lions and Tigers and Bears! Now Die!," our episode summary for the fourth episode of Fox's The Rebel Billionaire, written by Swami, is now available.
Leann Slaby becomes the twelfth castaway to be booted from 'Survivor: Vanuatu'
November 26, 2004
Overconfidence and arrogance have led to the downfall of many a Survivor contestant during the program's nine seasons, and Thursday's Thanksgiving evening Survivor: Vanuatu broadcast was no different. With smug would-be queen Ami Cusack safe from elimination, Survivor's oppressed and persecuted commoners rose up and instead voted out Leann Slaby, Ami's right-hand henchwoman, seemingly destroying Ami's power base and throwing the competition wide open.
'Bachelor' fisherman Byron Velvick reels in Mary Delgado, throws back Tanya Michel in sixth edition finale
November 25, 2004
It looks like The National Enquirer's spoiler was right after all. As first reported by the tabloid several weeks ago, The Bachelor's Byron Velvick selected Mary Delgado over Tanya Michel during last evening's finale of the sixth installment of the ABC reality dating show.
My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss - Episode 3 summary
November 24, 2004
"Bikini Babes and Cyanide Mascots," our episode summary for the third episode of Fox's My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss, written by cqvenus, is now available.
'Survivor: Vanuatu' Episode 11 'State of the Spoiling'
November 24, 2004
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the eleventh episode of Survivor: Vanuatu is now available.
The Bachelor 6 - The Women Tell All summary
November 24, 2004
"The Women Tell Too Much (Most Drinking Games Ever!)," our episode summary for "The Women Tell All" episode of the sixth edition of ABC's The Bachelor, written by AMAI, is now available.
The Bachelor 6 - Episode 7 summary
November 24, 2004
"Double Dating for Destiny," our episode summary for the seventh episode of the sixth edition of ABC's The Bachelor, written by AMAI, is now available.
Bravo's Heidi Klum-hosted 'Project Runway' fashion design competition to premiere December 1
November 24, 2004
Bravo's Project Runway fashion designer competition, a spinoff of sorts of Miramax's Project Greenlight filmmaking series that was dropped by HBO but later picked up by Bravo, will premiere Wednesday, December 1 at 10PM ET/PT. Hosted by supermodel Heidi Klum, Project Runway will give aspiring designers a chance to break into the notoriously difficult-to-crack fashion world via an America's Next Top Model-like competition format.
Survivor: Vanuatu - Episode 10 summary
November 24, 2004
"Hanging Chad 2004," our episode summary for the tenth episode of the CBS's Survivor: Vanuatu -- Islands Of Fire, written by Silvergirl1, is now available.
NBC's 'The Biggest Loser' continues making ratings gains
November 23, 2004
Don't look now, but NBC's The Biggest Loser is proving to be a winner where it counts -- the Nielsen ratings.
The Apprentice 2 - Episode 11 summary
November 23, 2004
"Double Whammy!," our episode summary for the eleventh episode of the second season of NBC's The Apprentice series, written by volsfan, is now available.
NBC orders 'The Biggest Loser 2', announces casting call and application information
November 22, 2004
NBC has announced that it has ordered a second season of its surprising hit The Biggest Loser series. Mail-in applications for the new edition of the weight loss reality show are already being accepted, and open casting calls will be conducted in December, with the network hoping to have The Biggest Loser 2 ready for broadcast by early spring
ABC announces new 'Extreme Makeover' spinoff to premiere in January... and another on the way
November 21, 2004
It looks like ABC has found its own reality version of NBC and CBS's ever-expanding Law & Order and CSI franchises. The alphabet network has announced that starting in January it will be adding a third weekly Extreme Makeover series to its lineup -- the double-coloned Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: How'd They Do That? spinoff of its smash-hit Extreme Makeover: Home Edition series.
The Real World: Philly - Episode 11 summary
November 21, 2004
"Reprehensible," our episode summary for the eleventh episode of MTV's The Real World: Philadelphia series, written by Skiver, is now available.
The Amazing Race 6 - Episode 1 summary
November 21, 2004
"Something Just Isn't Kosher," our episode summary for the premiere episode of CBS's The Amazing Race 6, written by KObrien_fan, is now available.
The Biggest Loser - Episode 4 summary
November 20, 2004
"Stairway to Heart Attack," our episode summary for the fourth episode of NBC's The Biggest Loser series, written by SilverStar, is now available.
Chad Crittenden becomes the eleventh castaway to be booted from 'Survivor: Vanuatu'
November 19, 2004
The pagonging continues. Sticking together for another week despite Scout Lee Cloud's attempt at some endgame planning, the six women of Survivor: Vanuatu's Alinta tribe continued the systematic ousting of their male colleagues, booting Chad Crittenden, the 35-year-old teacher from Oakland, California, during last evening's Survivor broadcast.
America's Next Top Model 3 - Episode 9 summary
November 19, 2004
"The 'Acting' Episode," our episode summary for the ninth episode of the third edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model, written by Isabelle Murray, is now available.
My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss - Episode 2 summary
November 18, 2004
"Waiter, There's a Potato in my Soup!," our episode summary for the second episode of Fox's My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss, written by TeamJoisey, is now available.
Fox's fourth 'American Idol' edition to premiere January 18
November 18, 2004
The long wait (for both viewers and ratings-starved Fox executives alike) is nearly over. Fox has announced that the fourth edition of its top-ranked American Idol series will return with a special two-hour premiere on Tuesday, January 18 at 8PM ET/PT.
NBC to air Clay Aiken Christmas special on December 8
November 18, 2004
If you can't beat them, join them. Having watched Fox ride its American Idol series to ratings highs over the last three years, NBC has announced that it will broadcast A Clay Aiken Christmas, a one-hour holiday special showcasing Idol 2's extremely successful runner-up, on Wednesday, December 8 at 8PM ET.
Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Barrino to star in November 24 Fox Christmas special
November 18, 2004
In the latest example of synergistic cross-promotional marketing opportunities overriding basic sensibilities, Fox will start the Christmas season bit early and air a Christmas special featuring the winners of the first three American Idol editions on the day before Thanksgiving.
TBS reveals the identities of BOTH casts of its upcoming 'The Real Gilligan's Island' reality series
November 17, 2004
TBS revealed the first of several twists for its upcoming The Real Gilligan's Island series today -- that despite this week's earlier announcement that former model and actress Rachel Hunter would play the show's Ginger role, not one but two sets of castaways who personify the original Gilligan's Island characters will initially be "stranded" on the island.
The Rebel Billionaire - Episode 3 summary
November 17, 2004
"Pitfalls, Peril, and Protective Papers," our episode summary for the third episode of Fox's The Rebel Billionaire, written by cqvenus, is now available.
The Apprentice 2 - Episode 10 summary
November 17, 2004
"Bleepin Wedding Dresses," our episode summary for the tenth episode of the second season of NBC's The Apprentice series, written by Oscirus, is now available.
'The Amazing Race 6' premieres strongly, draws best debut ratings since 2001's 'The Amazing Race 1'
November 17, 2004
CBS's two-time Emmy-winning The Amazing Race returned to the network's fall schedule with a bang last evening, drawing the reality program's best debut ratings since the September 5, 2001 premiere of its inaugural Fall 2001 edition.
ABC's Jen Schefft-led third 'The Bachelorette' edition to premiere January 10
November 17, 2004
ABC wasn't kidding when it said that it planned to shake things up for the upcoming third edition of The Bachelorette featuring Jen Schefft, the woman who was selected by The Bachelor 3's Andrew Firestone at the conclusion of his series but eventually had her heart broken when the couple split several months later.
'Survivor: Vanuatu' Episode 10 'State of the Spoiling'
November 17, 2004
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the tenth episode of Survivor: Vanuatu is now available.
Fox's 'The Rebel Billionaire' struggles in debut, draws only 5.1 million viewers
November 16, 2004
Richard Branson might be a billionaire, but as Mark Cuban learned earlier this fall when his ABC The Benefactor series struggled, in addition to happiness, money also apparently can't buy Nielsen ratings.
Survivor: Vanuatu - Episode 9 summary
November 16, 2004
"Souvenir," our episode summary for the ninth episode of the CBS's Survivor: Vanuatu -- Islands Of Fire, written by Skiver, is now available.
The Rebel Billionaire - Episodes 1 & 2 summary
November 16, 2004
"Around The World in Eighty Ways," our episode summary for the special two-hour premiere episode of Fox's The Rebel Billionaire, written by Swami, is now available.
Fox to air "lost" 'Simple Life 2' episode, plus 'Simple Life 3' teasers, on November 17
November 16, 2004
Apparently a The Simple Life season wouldn't be complete if Fox didn't miraculously find a "lost episode" of the Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie reality series when it was looking for a ratings boost. Therefore with the all-important November sweeps ratings period in full swing and a budding new hit reality series looking for some extra exposure on its schedule, Fox will air a special "lost" episode of this season's The Simple Life 2: Road Trip on Wednesday, November 17 at 8:30PM ET/PT.
"Team Early Show" goes behind the scenes of 'The Amazing Race 6', competes in first race leg
November 15, 2004
CBS has announced that The Early Show anchor Harry Smith and weatherman Dave Price will go behind the scenes of the network's The Amazing Race hit reality show when the morning news program airs a special four-part series that documents the duo's participation in the first leg of TAR 6's race around the world.
'$25 Million Dollar Hoax' debut gets swamped by 'CSI: Miami' special, draws only 7.1 million viewers
November 15, 2004
CBS's special 90-minute CSI: Miami episode swamped the premiere of NBC's three-part $25 Million Dollar Hoax reality hoax miniseries on Monday. Facing a special tidal wave-themed CSI: Miami episode that began 30-minutes before $25 Million Dollar Hoax's 10PM ET/PT debut, Hoax's premiere drew 7.1 million overall viewers and a 3.2/8 rating/share in the Adults 18-49 demographic.
Rachel Hunter to star as Ginger on TBS's 'The Real Gilligan's Island'
November 15, 2004
Don't look now, but former supermodel and actress Rachel Hunter is back on reality TV again.
The Real World: Philadelphia - Episode 10 summary
November 15, 2004
"Disappearances, Super Heros and Whores...Oh My!," our episode summary for the tenth episode of MTV's The Real World: Philadelphia series, written by volsfan, is now available.
PAX begins production of 'Cold Turkey 2', announces cast
November 15, 2004
It looks like at least one of PAX TV's first three reality show attempts is doing well enough to merit a second season. PAX has announced that it has begun production of Cold Turkey 2, a second season of its Big Brother-like series that forces unsuspecting contestants to quit smoking.
Fox's 'My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss' premiere bombs, draws only 4.4 million viewers
November 14, 2004
So much for Fox's hope that its new My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss reality hoax series was going to a big fat ratings hit similar to last winter's My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance series. Instead Boss seems destined to follow in the footsteps of the "sequel" to another Fox smash hit Fox reality show -- 2003's disappointing The Next Joe Millionaire.
ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' leaps to new ratings highs, ranks among week's Top 5 shows
November 14, 2004
Don't look now but it appears a new reality ratings titan has quietly joined the ranks of CBS's Survivor, Fox's American Idol, and NBC's The Apprentice -- ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Lea "Sarge" Masters becomes the tenth castaway to be booted from 'Survivor: Vanuatu'
November 12, 2004
The pagonging is on. Despite increasing signs of cracks in their alliance, Survivor: Vanuatu's six women alliance held strong for another week. As a result, Lea "Sarge" Masters, the 40-year-old drill sergeant from Columbia, South Carolina that the women perceived to be their biggest remaining threat was voted out of the competition during last evening's Survivor broadcast.
America's Next Top Model 3 - Episode 8 summary
November 11, 2004
"The 'Image & Talking' Episode," our episode summary for the eighth episode of the third edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model, written by Isabelle Murray, is now available.
My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss - Episode 1 summary
November 11, 2004
"If It’s Done With PowerPoint, It’s Got To Be All Good," our episode summary for the premiere episode of Fox's My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss, written by Estee, is now available.
Identity of ABC 'Bachelor' Byron Velvick's final selection leaked?
November 11, 2004
Has the identity of The Bachelor Byron Velvick's final selection -- and whether or not the couple gets engaged -- been leaked?
'Survivor: Vanuatu' Episode 9 'State of the Spoiling'
November 10, 2004
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the ninth episode of Survivor: Vanuatu is now available.
What 'O.C.' -- 'Survivor: Vanuatu' sets season ratings highs versus premiere of Fox's teen drama
November 10, 2004
So much for the idea that Fox's decision to move one of its few popular scripted progams, The O.C., to Thursday evenings was going to hurt CBS's Survivor.
Fox's 'Nanny 911' premieres to 8.6 million viewers, wins young demos
November 10, 2004
Just as with this summer's Trading Spouses/Wife Swap controversy, Fox again beat ABC to the airwaves with its Nanny 911 child rearing knockoff of ABC's upcoming Supernanny. And once again, it looks like the decision appears to have paid off for Fox.
Survivor: Vanuatu - Episode 8 summary
November 10, 2004
"Death of a Groan-Asz Man," our episode summary for the eighth episode of the CBS's Survivor: Vanuatu -- Islands Of Fire, written by TeamJoisey, is now available.
The Apprentice 2 - Episode 9 summary
November 9, 2004
"An Exercise in Co-Operative Learning," our episode summary for the ninth episode of the second season of NBC's The Apprentice series, written by anotherkim, is now available.
Bravo's 'Blow Out' to return for a second season
November 8, 2004
In a surprise announcement that contradicts previous reports about the future of the series, Bravo has announced that its Blow Out "docu-reality" series will return for a second season. The new season of the reality series about Hollywood stylist Jonathan Antin's salon will air in 2005.
America's Next Top Model 3 - Episode 7 summary
November 8, 2004
"The 'Go See' Episode," our episode summary for the seventh episode of the third edition of UPN's America's Next Top Model, written by Isabelle Murray, is now available.
The Bachelor 6 - Episode 6 summary
November 8, 2004
"Dear Blob," our episode summary for the sixth episode of the sixth edition of ABC's The Bachelor, written by greeneyes, is now available.
Spike TV's 'The Club' business reality show to premiere November 10
November 8, 2004
Spike TV's The Club, a new The Restaurant-like reality series that chronicles Las Vegas nightclub owner Ed Williams' attempts to relaunch his establishment so that it can better compete with the Vegas Strip gaming hotels, will premiere Wednesday, November 10 at 9PM ET/PT.
The Real World: Philadelphia - Episode 9 summary
November 8, 2004
"Lies, Drunks, and Puke, Oh My!," our episode summary for the ninth episode of MTV's The Real World: Philadelphia series, written by Mon Cherie, is now available.
Raj Bhakta breaks down wall to become ninth 'Apprentice 2' boot
November 5, 2004
Despite being one of the few project managers willing to accept blame for his team's mistakes, the skirt-chasing Raj Bhakta became the ninth casualty of Donald Trump's "boardroom" on NBC's The Apprentice 2 -- though it appeared that Raj's biggest mistakes came in the boardroom, not the task.
Rory Freeman becomes the ninth contestant to be booted from 'Survivor: Vanuatu'
November 5, 2004
Showing that despite appearances, old alliances die hard, the former women of Survivor: Vanuatu's Yasur tribe realigned immediately upon the competition's tribal merger, and as a result Rory Freeman, the 35-year-old housing case manager from Des Moines, IA, was voted out of the game during last evening's Survivor broadcast.
VH1 announces 'The Surreal Life 4' cast, series to premiere January 9
November 4, 2004
With The Surreal Life 3 nearing the end of its successful jump to VH1, the network has announced that a fourth edition of the series began taping earlier this week and will premiere on Sunday, January 9, 2005 at 9PM ET/PT.
Fox reveals identities of unsuspecting 'My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss' contestants
November 3, 2004
Fox has revealed the names and profiles of the twelve would-be contestants who will be competing on its upcoming My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss reality hoax series.
Fox reveals identities of 'The Rebel Billionaire' contestants
November 3, 2004
Fox has revealed the identities and details of the sixteen young entrepreneurs who will compete on Richard Branson's upcoming The Rebel Billionaire: Branson's Quest For The Best reality series.
'Survivor: Vanuatu' Episode 8 'State of the Spoiling'
November 3, 2004
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the eighth episode of Survivor: Vanuatu is now available.
Survivor: Vanuatu - Episode 7 summary
November 3, 2004
"This Summary Sponsored by the Makers of EPMB Coffee," our episode summary for the seventh episode of the CBS's Survivor: Vanuatu -- Islands Of Fire, written by Mon Cherie, is now available.
The Apprentice 2 - Episode 8 summary
November 3, 2004
"Just Another Day in the Amazon," our episode summary for the eighth episode of the second season of NBC's The Apprentice series, written by landruajm, is now available.
The Bachelor 6 - Episode 5 summary
November 3, 2004
"Jayne's Addiction," our episode summary for the fifth episode of the sixth edition of ABC's The Bachelor, written by bdemoney, is now available.
The Real World: Philadelphia - Episode 8 summary
November 3, 2004
"Male Nudity Sucks," our episode summary for the eighth episode of MTV's The Real World: Philadelphia series, written by Skiver, is now available.
The Biggest Loser - Episode 2 summary
November 3, 2004
"Not A Good Week!," our episode summary for the second episode of NBC's The Biggest Loser series, written by volsfan, is now available.
LeAnn Rimes to replace Nancy O'Dell as host of USA's third 'Nashville Star' series
November 1, 2004
USA Network's shakeup of its Nashville Star series continued last week with the announcement that country music star LeAnn Rimes will replace Access Hollywood co-host Nancy O'Dell as the host of the upcoming third edition of the country music reality series. The news follows an earlier announcement that the show was changing its format to be "young and fun" and "reflect what's happening on today's country music scene."
