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Reality TV News - December 2006
Ex-'Newlyweds' Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey sign off on split deal
December 30, 2006
Former Hollywood power couple Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey have reached an agreement on splitting up their financial assets, a report says.
Former 'Last Comic Standing' host Jay Mohr marries Nikki Cox
December 30, 2006
TV actress Nikki Cox and comedian Jay Mohr have exchanged wedding vows in Los Angeles.
Five seasons of 'Idol' finalists update what they're doing now
December 30, 2006
Everyone knows what former American Idol stars like Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, and Taylor Hicks have been up to recently. But in its January 8 issue, US Weekly caught-up with more than fifty other former Idol contestants that have appeared as a finalist in the show's five-season history.Spike TV to air new 'Reality Racing' stockcar reality racing series
December 29, 2006
If there's one thing that's rivaled the popularity of reality television in recent years, it's stockcar racing. Now the two will be combined in Reality Racing - The Rookie Challenge, a new reality series that is scheduled to premiere on Spike TV in May 2007.
'The Apprentice' alumni joining the '1 vs. 100' mob on January 14
December 29, 2006
There will be some recognizable faces in "the mob" in an upcoming episode of NBC's 1 vs. 100.
Former 'American Idol' finalists share some tips to stay fit
December 29, 2006
Everyone has their own weight-loss secrets, including several American Idol finalists who recently dished how they stay fit to US Weekly.Bravo hails down the rights to HBO's 'Taxicab Confessions' series
December 29, 2006
Fasten your seatbelts.A Look Back: The 2006 Reality TV Year In Review
December 28, 2006
With 2006 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2006 Reality TV Year In Review, a month-by-month listing of some of the past year's reality TV highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
Fresh fighting erupts between Donald Trump and Rosie O'Donnell
December 28, 2006
Donald Trump and Rosie O'Donnell were at it again as they launched another round of New York tabloid broadsides in their media feud.
'Idol 4' winner Carrie Underwood dating NFL quarterback Tony Romo
December 28, 2006
Former American Idol 4 winner Carrie Underwood has lassoed herself a Cowboy.2007 Reality TV Winter Preview: Coming soon to a TV near you
December 27, 2006
With the new year comes several new reality shows, as well as the return of some favorites. The following is Reality TV World's 2007 Reality TV Winter Preview, highlighting all of the shows that will be premiering in coming weeks as well as where and when to tune in.
Kelly Clarkson and Janet Jackson share their weight loss secrets
December 26, 2006
U.S. pop singers Janet Jackson and Kelly Clarkson revealed their weight loss secrets recently to "Entertainment Tonight."
Survivor: Cook Islands - Finale Episode summary
December 23, 2006
"The Fire Gods are Frowning," our episode summary for the finale and reunion episode of Survivor: Cook Islands, the thirteenth edition of Survivor, written by strid333, is now available.'Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares' success makes eatery owner afraid
December 22, 2006
The owner of a British restaurant that was featured on "Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares" is afraid its new popularity will make it the target of criminals.
Donald Trump vows to boycott 'The View' over Rosie O'Donnell feud
December 22, 2006
U.S. real estate mogul Donald Trump is boycotting appearing on ABC's "The View" over his increasingly bitter feud with series' co-host, Rosie O'Donnell.
Judge orders Anna Nicole Smith to submit baby to paternity test
December 22, 2006
Anna Nicole Smith has been ordered by a Los Angeles judge to submit her three-month-old daughter to a DNA test.
'Breaking Bonaduce' star Danny Bonaduce joining Adam Carolla show
December 21, 2006
CBS Radio has announced that former "Partridge Family" member and "Breaking Bonaduce" star Danny Bonaduce will become the third member of "The Adam Carolla Show."
Donald Trump threatens to sue Rosie O'Donnell over 'View' comments
December 21, 2006
New York businessman and "The Apprentice" star Donald Trump has threatened to sue Rosie O'Donnell after she criticized him sharply on "The View."VH1s 'ego trip's The (White) Rapper Show' to premiere January 8
December 20, 2006
Like hunting for a great white shark, looking for a great white rapper can be a difficult endeavor, and often you reel in a Kevin Federline before you net a school of Beastie Boys. But on Monday, January 8 at 10PM ET/PT, VH1 will launch its search for the next successful caucasian MC in the unwieldly sounding ego trip's The (White) Rapper Show.
Ex-'N Sync member Joey Fatone interested in 'Dancing with the Stars'
December 19, 2006
Joey Fatone, former member of the boy band 'N Sync, told a Florida radio station recently that he would like a stint on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars."
'Apprentice' star Donald Trump: Biography can come "when I'm dead"
December 19, 2006
U.S. real estate mogul Donald Trump has responded to recent suggestions of a biography about his life by stating one can be done "when I'm dead."
'American Idol' planning midseason event 'that will blow America away'
December 19, 2006
The executive producer of Fox's "American Idol" said that the upcoming season of the singing contest will feature a big event midway through.
'Survivor: Cook Islands' finale averages only 16.43 million viewers
December 19, 2006
The closing of CBS' "Survivor: The Cook Islands" brought in a mere 16.43 million viewers even though it was the most controversial edition of the show.
Former 'Dancing with the Stars' star Vivica A. Fox has her hands full
December 19, 2006
Actress Vivica A. Fox has a full plate after finishing her run on "Dancing with the Stars," including producing two independent movies.
Original 'Idol' Kelly Clarkson taints image with vandalism video
December 18, 2006
Singer Kelly Clarkson may have tainted her "American Idol" image after a recent foray with adult filmmaker and Society 1 mastermind Matt Zane.
Yul Kwon edges Ozzy Lusth to win 'Survivor: Cook Islands'
December 18, 2006
"Brains" edged out "brawn" on Sunday night's finale broadcast of Survivor's thirteenth edition, with Yul Kwon narrowly defeating Oscar "Ozzy" Lusth to emerge as Survivor: Cook Islands' ultimate survivor and $1,000,000 winner.
CBS formally announces 'Survivor: Fiji,' reveals new season twists
December 18, 2006
Although Survivor host Jeff Probst had already disclosed the location in several recent media interviews, CBS has formally announced that next season's just-filmed fourteenth installment of its Survivor franchise will take place in Fiji and be titled Survivor: Fiji.
Report: Former 'American Idol' contestants newest wedding singer fad
December 17, 2006
Former contestants from "American Idol" are marketing their services for weddings across the United States for a fee.BBC's 'When Love Comes to Town' bringing love to Scottish Highlands
December 17, 2006
Eight British men will journey into the Scottish Highlands in search of love as part of the newest BBC reality series, "When Love Comes to Town."
'Apprentice' Bill Rancic gets engaged to E! News' Giuliana DePandi
December 17, 2006
Former "Apprentice" contestant Bill Rancic has gotten engaged in Chicago to E! News anchor Giuliana DePandi and the couple plans to wed in Italy late next year.Leona Lewis wins Britain's third 'The X Factor' competition
December 17, 2006
Singer Leona Lewis says she is still in shock after her "unbelievable" win this season on the hit British TV series, "The X Factor."
Survivor: Cook Islands - Episode 13 summary
December 17, 2006
"Waist Deep in the Big Muddy," our episode summary for the thirteenth episode of Survivor: Cook Islands, the thirteenth edition of Survivor, written by Sunny_Bunny, is now available.
'Survivor: Cook Islands' Finale Episode - 'State of the Spoiling'
December 17, 2006
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the fourteenth and final episode of Survivor: Cook Islands is now available.
'Dancing with the Stars' finalist Stacy Keibler joining 'What About Brian'
December 16, 2006
Nearly a year after her breakout performance on the second season of ABC's ballroom dancing reality series, former Dancing with the Stars 2 finalist Stacy Keibler will reportedly be returning to the network.
Former 'Skating with Celebrities' runner-up Jillian Barberie expecting
December 16, 2006
"Good Day L.A." host Jillian Barberie is expecting her first child at the age of 40 and says she's thrilled even though she thought she "never wanted kids."
Parvati Shallow the fifteenth castaway to exit 'Survivor: Cook Islands'
December 15, 2006
The latest victim of the game's post-merge pagonging, Parvati Shallow, a 23-year-old boxer and waitress who currently resides in Los Angeles, CA, became the fifteenth castaway voted out of Survivor: Cook Islands during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality show
USA reveals 'Nashville Star 5' finalists, series to premiere January 11
December 15, 2006
USA Network has announced the identities of the ten finalists who will compete in its upcoming fifth edition of Nashville Star, the American Idol-like reality music competition that searches for America's next big country music star.
CBS' new 'Armed & Famous' reality series to premiere January 10
December 15, 2006
CBS has announced Armed & Famous, a new reality series that transforms D-list celebrities into city cops, will premiere on Wednesday, January 10 at 8PM ET/PT.
The Amazing Race 10 - Finale Episode summary
December 15, 2006
"Sixty Minutes of Anti-climax," our episode summary for the thirteenth and final episode of The Amazing Race 10, the tenth edition of CBS' The Amazing Race series, written by Jims02, is now available.Oprah Winfrey teaming with ABC for two new reality series
December 15, 2006
U.S. talk show host Oprah Winfrey and her Harpo Productions have teamed with ABC for two new reality series headed for prime time.British teenager dies while trying to recreate 'Jackass' movie stunt
December 15, 2006
British officials have reached a ruling of accidental death for a 13-year-old who was killed trying to do a stunt from the "Jackass" movies.
Jerry Springer and Sara Evans joining 'Dancing with the Stars' tour
December 15, 2006
Celebrities Jerry Springer and Sara Evans plan to join the "Dancing with the Stars" U.S. tour for select dates in January.
VH1 announces premiere of 'Flavor of Love' spinoff 'I Love New York'
December 15, 2006
New York is hoping the third time's a charm, but it won't be Flava Flav who's the object of her affection.MTV announces 'I'm From Rolling Stone' to debut January 7, reveals cast
December 15, 2006
MTV and Rolling Stone have announced that I'm From Rolling Stone, a new reality drama that will follow six young writers over the course of a summer as they work towards earning a highly sought-after position at the music and pop culture magazine, will premiere on Sunday, January 7 at 10:30PM ET/PT.
Janice Dickinson suffers head injury in Los Angeles freeway mishap
December 14, 2006
Longtime model and television personality Janice Dickinson suffered a head injury in a frightening traffic mishap on a busy Los Angeles freeway.E! to debut new 'High Maintenance 90210' reality series on January 1
December 14, 2006
In its upcoming new reality series "High Maintenance 90210," E! Entertainment Television is exposing the lives of Californian domestic workers.
Former 'Surreal Life 6' star Tawny Kitaen strikes deal with court
December 14, 2006
Actress Tawny Kitaen has reportedly struck a deal to have drug charges against her dropped in Orange County, Calif.VH1 planning new 'The Springer Hustle' Jerry Springer reality show
December 14, 2006
The VH1 network is exploring the behind-the-scenes action at the Chicago set of "The Jerry Springer Show" to determine what makes the controversial show tick.
Report: 'The Simple Life' star Nicole Richie may spend time in jail
December 14, 2006
"The Simple Life" star Nicole Richie may have to spend 5 days in jail if she is convicted of her latest impaired driving arrest because of a 2002 conviction.
Erik Chopin wins NBC's 'The Biggest Loser 3' by losing 214 pounds
December 14, 2006
With a final weight loss figure that represented more than half his original body weight, Erik Chopin, a 36-year-old from West Islip, New York, was crowned The Biggest Loser's third season winner during last night's live finale broadcast of the NBC reality show.
VH1's 'The Surreal Life: Fame Games' edition to premiere January 7
December 13, 2006
VH1 has announced that The Surreal Life: Fame Games, an all-stars The Surreal Life edition that will feature eleven celebrities from the show's six previous editions competing to win a $100,000 grand prize, will premiere Sunday, January 7 at 9PM ET/PT.Jim and Tammy Bakker son makes TV debut in 'One Punk Under God'
December 13, 2006
Jay Bakker, son of former television evangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, has taken up the family business and is starring in a new reality documentary series.
Ciara debuts atop weekly album chart, 'Daughtry' drops to seventh
December 13, 2006
Pop sensation Ciara's "Ciara: The Evolution" debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, leading debuts in the top three spots.
'Survivor: Cook Islands' finale to feature Final 3, nine person jury
December 12, 2006
CBS has revealed that Survivor: Cook Islands will end with a nine person jury voting to award the show's $1,000,000 grand prize to one of the competition's Final 3 castaways, a configuration that will mark the first time that a Survivor finale won't feature a jury of seven deciding which Final 2 castaway will win the competition.
'Survivor: Cook Islands' Episode 13 - 'State of the Spoiling'
December 12, 2006
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the thirteenth episode of Survivor: Cook Islands is now available.
Survivor: Cook Islands - Episode 12 summary
December 12, 2006
"In Which Aitutonga Rids Itself of a Cancerous Rat," our episode summary for the twelfth episode of Survivor: Cook Islands, the thirteenth edition of Survivor, written by Cyndimaus, is now available.
'The Simple Life' star Nicole Richie arrested for DUI
December 11, 2006
Glendale, Calif., police Monday booked Nicole Richie for driving under the influence.
Tyler Denk and James Branaman win 'The Amazing Race 10'
December 11, 2006
Last night's broadcast of The Amazing Race's tenth edition finale ended former drug addicts and models Tyler Denk and James Branaman crossing the finish line first and claiming the competition's $1,000,000 grand prize.
'American Idol 5' second runner-up Elliott Yamin upgrades teeth
December 9, 2006
"American Idol" third-place winner Elliott Yamin has a new set of choppers to go along with his new songwriting deal, thanks to a California dentist.
Jonathan Penner fourteenth castaway to exit 'Survivor: Cook Islands'
December 8, 2006
Betrayed by an alliance that he had previously betrayed and then later rejoined with, Jonathan Penner, a 44-year-old writer/producer who currently resides in Los Angeles, CA, became the fourteenth castaway voted out of Survivor: Cook Islands during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality show
Former 'Dancing with the Stars' competitor John O'Hurley has baby boy
December 8, 2006
John O'Hurley and wife Lisa have greeted a healthy baby boy into their family, says New York's People magazine.
Bravo reveals the cast of 'Top Design,' series to premiere January 31
December 8, 2006
Bravo announced the identities of the 12 aspiring interior designers who will compete on Top Design, the network's new Project Runway and Top Chef-like interior design reality competition series. The ten-episode series will premiere on Wednesday, January 31 at 11PM ET/PT -- immediately after Top Chef 2's finale -- before moving into Top Chef's Wednesdays at 10PM ET/PT time period beginning February 7.
Report: 'Bachelor' pick Jennifer Wilson already dating another guy?
December 8, 2006
A week after new The Bachelor: Rome couple Prince Lorenzo Borghese and Jennifer Wilson made it clear that they intended to approach their new relationship cautiously, a report that Wilson is already dating another man has emerged.
CariDee English wins The CW's 'America's Next Top Model 7'
December 7, 2006
CariDee English, a 21-year-old photographer from Fargo, ND, was crowned America's Next Top Model during last night's finale of the seventh cycle of the popular The CW reality series.
America's Next Top Model 7 - Finale summary
December 7, 2006
"Battle Of The Leg Walkers," our episode summary for the twelfth and final episode of America's Next Top Model 7, the seventh edition of America's Next Top Model series, written by Belinda Trotter-James, is now available.
The Amazing Race 10 - Episode 12 summary
December 7, 2006
"We’ll Always Have Tomatina," our episode summary for the twelfth episode of The Amazing Race 10, the tenth edition of CBS' The Amazing Race series, written by Cygnus X1, is now available.
'Survivor: Cook Islands' Episode 12 - 'State of the Spoiling'
December 7, 2006
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the twelfth episode of Survivor: Cook Islands is now available.
NBC reveals 'The Apprentice 6' contestants, new season twists
December 6, 2006
NBC has revealed the identities of the eighteen candidates who will be competing on the upcoming Los Angeles-based sixth edition of The Apprentice. However given the bikinis and newly-disclosed twists that the season will apparently feature, perhaps reality TV producer Mark Burnett should have called it Survivor: Los Angeles.
Report: ABC moving 'Lost' to later timeslot to avoid 'American Idol'
December 6, 2006
ABC's Emmy-winning U.S. television series "Lost" will move to 10 p.m. when it returns next year so as not to go head-to-head against Fox's "American Idol."
'Idol 5' runner-up Katharine McPhee credits show for life change
December 6, 2006
Singer Katharine McPhee, who was a runner-up on "American Idol," has credited the U.S. TV series with helping her overcome an eating disorder.
Incubus tops weekly album sales chart, 'Daughtry' drops to third
December 6, 2006
Incubus is No. 1 on The Billboard 200 album chart this week for the first time with "Light Grenades."
'American Idol 5' winner Taylor Hicks' album includes cover songs
December 5, 2006
U.S. singer Taylor Hicks, who won the last incarnation of TV's "American Idol," will feature numerous cover songs on his upcoming new album.
'The Amazing Race 4' winner Reichen Lehmkuhl and Lance Bass split
December 5, 2006
Four months after they went public with their relationship, former The Amazing Race 4 co-winner Reichen Lehmkuhl and former 'N Sync member Lance Bass have announced that they have split up.
'The Amazing Race' eliminates Dustin Konzelman, Kandice Pelletier
December 4, 2006
Unable to reach the The Amazing Race 10's penultimate Pit Stop before any of the competition's three other remaining teams (never mind fast enough to overcome the thirty minute "marked for elimination" penalty that their last place finish in the Race's previous non-elimination leg had burdened them with), beauty queens Dustin Konzelman and Kandice Pelletier became the eighth team to be eliminated from the latest edition of the CBS reality show.
'The Simple Life' star Paris Hilton drops out of Billboard Music Awards
December 4, 2006
"The Simple Life" star and hotel heiress Paris Hilton has opted to drop out of the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.
Jennifer Aniston denies she's joining the next 'Dancing with the Stars'
December 4, 2006
Contrary to reports circling in Britain, Jennifer Aniston's representative said she is not planning to join the cast of the next "Dancing with the Stars."
INTERVIEW: Amanda Babin talks about 'America's Next Top Model 7'
December 4, 2006
Is it just fate that the twins, Michelle and Amanda got eliminated back to back and lost the chance at winning the title of America’s Next Top Model? They had a 2-1 chance to win over the other girls and blew it. Don't feel sorry for the girls because they have a brilliant career ahead of them in editorial print modeling. Runway modeling for them is another story; they need hours of practice. In an exclusive interview, Amanda reveals how she managed to get along with 13 girls and one bathroom.
The CW to air two 'Britain's Next Top Model' specials in December
December 4, 2006
The British are coming... to The CW.
'The Producers' eyeing 'Dancing with the Stars' runner-up Mario Lopez
December 3, 2006
As part of an effort to strengthen "The Producers," the Broadway production is set to hire "Dancing with the Stars" standout Mario Lopez, a report said.
Former 'Idol 3' finalist Jennifer Hudson thought Oprah call was a joke
December 3, 2006
Actress Jennifer Hudson says she refused to take a call from popular U.S. talk show host Oprah Winfrey because she thought it was a joke.British brace for premiere of new 'Virgin School' reality show
December 2, 2006
A new British television show revolving around the escapades of a man losing his virginity is creating a buzz, and not all of it is favorable.
Candice Woodcock thirteenth castaway to exit 'Survivor: Cook Islands'
December 2, 2006
Done in by the members of the alliance she had betrayed earlier in the game, Candice Woodcock, a 23-year-old pre-med student from Fayetteville, NC, became the thirteenth castaway voted out of Survivor: Cook Islands during Thursday night's broadcast of the CBS reality show.Sandra Bullock, 'Monster Garage' hubby dismiss pregnancy rumors
December 1, 2006
Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock has responded to recent pregnancy rumors by clarifying that she and her husband Jesse James are not expecting a child.
CBS working on 'Armed & Famous' celebrity cop reality show
December 1, 2006
CBS has reportedly begun production on Armed & Famous, a new reality series that follows five D-list celebrities as they train to become police officers and are put on patrol in Munice, IN.
Former 'Dancing With the Stars 3' competitor Willa Ford gets engaged
December 1, 2006
National Hockey League star Mike Modano is engaged to "Dancing With the Stars" alumna Willa Ford, Ford said in Los Angeles.
