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A Look Back: The 2009 Reality TV Year In Review - December 2009
December 31, 2009
With 2009 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2009 Reality TV Year In Review, a 12-part, month-by-month review of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
Susan Boyle's debut album tops U.S. sales chart for fifth straight week
December 30, 2009
Susan Boyle's debut album tops U.S. sales chart for fifth straight week
Report: Constantine Maroulis "dating" Tinsley Mortimer for new reality show
December 30, 2009
Constantine Maroulis has received rave reviews for his role in Broadway's Rock of Ages musical, and now the former American Idol fourth-season finalist is reportedly undertaking another acting gig -- as Tinsley Mortimer's love interest on her new The CW reality series.'Bank of Hollywood' helping U.S. curler pay for parents' Olympics trip
December 30, 2009
'Bank of Hollywood' helping U.S. curler pay for parents' Olympics trip
A Look Back: The 2009 Reality TV Year In Review - November 2009
December 30, 2009
With 2009 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2009 Reality TV Year In Review, a 12-part, month-by-month review of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
'Keeping Up' star Kim Kardashian sued over cookie diet comments
December 29, 2009
U.S. physician, author and weight-loss expert Sanford Siegal says he is suing "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star Kim Kardashian for remarks she made about his Cookie Diet.
'Jersey Shore' town downplays association with the MTV reality series
December 29, 2009
'Jersey Shore' town downplays association with the MTV reality series
A Look Back: The 2009 Reality TV Year In Review - October 2009
December 29, 2009
With 2009 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2009 Reality TV Year In Review, a 12-part, month-by-month review of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
Hailey Glassman lawyer: Jon Gosselin's alleged break-in a PR stunt
December 28, 2009
A lawyer for Jon Gosselin's ex-girlfriend says Hailey Glassman had nothing to do with the alleged ransacking of the reality TV personality's New York home.
A Look Back: The 2009 Reality TV Year In Review - September 2009
December 28, 2009
With 2009 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2009 Reality TV Year In Review, a 12-part, month-by-month review of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
'America's Next Top Model' star Tyra Banks ending her talk show
December 28, 2009
U.S. talk-show host Tyra Banks says the fifth season of "The Tyra Show" will be its last.
A Look Back: The 2009 Reality TV Year In Review - August 2009
December 27, 2009
With 2009 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2009 Reality TV Year In Review, a 12-part, month-by-month review of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
Ex-'Jon & Kate' star Jon Gosselin's apartment robbed and vandalized
December 27, 2009
The New York apartment of former reality TV star Jon Gosselin was vandalized and a number of items were removed from the home, Gosselin's representative says.Charities oppose U.K. 'Big Brother' plan to feature amputee soldiers
December 26, 2009
Veterans' charities said "Big Brother" producers should not go through with their proposal to feature amputee soldiers in the British TV series.
A Look Back: The 2009 Reality TV Year In Review - July 2009
December 26, 2009
With 2009 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2009 Reality TV Year In Review, a 12-part, month-by-month review of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
A Look Back: The 2009 Reality TV Year In Review - June 2009
December 25, 2009
With 2009 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2009 Reality TV Year In Review, a 12-part, month-by-month review of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
New Jersey lawmakers ask MTV to cancel 'Jersey Shore' reality series
December 24, 2009
New Jersey lawmakers ask MTV to cancel 'Jersey Shore' reality series
Fox inking deal for more 'American Idol' -- with or without Simon Cowell
December 23, 2009
The show will reportedly go on for American Idol even if Simon Cowell decides to walk away.
Former 'Wife Swap' parents get jail sentences for balloon boy hoax
December 23, 2009
Former 'Wife Swap' parents get jail sentences for balloon boy hoaxFood Network's Guy Fieri to helm NBC's new 'Perfect 10' game show
December 23, 2009
NBC has announced it has tapped The Next Food Network Star second-season winner Guy Fieri to host its new Perfect 10 game show.
Bench warrant issued for 'The Real Housewives' star Lynne Curtin
December 23, 2009
Lynne Curtin reportedly has a large legal problem on her hands.
Fox releases 'American Idol' schedule, old semifinals format returning
December 23, 2009
Fox has announced American Idol's entire ninth-season early broadcast schedule and revealed it is dropping some of last season's format changes.
A Look Back: The 2009 Reality TV Year In Review - May 2009
December 23, 2009
With 2009 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2009 Reality TV Year In Review, a 12-part, month-by-month review of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
'So You Think You Can Dance' sixth-season tour looking unlikely
December 23, 2009
Barring a holiday miracle, it seems as though there won't be a national tour for So You Think You Can Dance's sixth-season finalists.
History to premiere the third season of 'Ax Men' on January 10
December 23, 2009
History has announced that Ax Men's third season will premiere on Sunday, January 10 at 9PM ET/PT.
VH1 to debut 'Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew's third season on Jan. 7
December 23, 2009
VH1 has announced Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew's third season will premiere Thursday, January 7 at 10PM ET/PT.
Brother: Simon Cowell will leave 'American Idol' following ninth season
December 22, 2009
American Idol's upcoming ninth season will apparently be Simon Cowell's last.
A Look Back: The 2009 Reality TV Year In Review - April 2009
December 22, 2009
With 2009 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2009 Reality TV Year In Review, a 12-part, month-by-month review of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
'Survivor' host Jeff Probst: Russell Hantz was the victim of a bitter jury
December 22, 2009
You can count Survivor host Jeff Probst among those who believe Survivor: Samoa's jury members were voting against runner-up Russell Hantz more than for winner Natalie White.
CBS to debut Jeff Probst's 'Live of the Moment' pilot on January 28
December 22, 2009
CBS has confirmed that Live for the Moment, a new Jeff Probst-created reality series that follows a terminally-ill person as he or she lives life to the fullest, will air on Thursday, January 28 at 8PM ET/PT.
Exclusive: Brett Clouser discusses his 'Survivor: Samoa' experience
December 22, 2009
Brett Clouser knows he was one Immunity Challenge victory away from claiming Survivor: Samoa's title.
Nota crowned the winner of NBC's 'The Sing-Off' a capella competition
December 22, 2009
Nota was crowned The Sing-Off's winner during last night's live finale broadcast of the NBC reality a cappella singing competition.CBS to premiere 'Undercover Boss' reality show after the Super Bowl
December 22, 2009
Undercover Boss is getting a high-profile premiere.
CBS to debut 'The Amazing Race's sixteenth season on February 14
December 22, 2009
CBS has announced The Amazing Race's sixteenth season will premiere on Sunday, February 14 at 8PM ET/PT.
Exclusive: Russell Hantz talks about his 'Survivor: Samoa' "upset"
December 21, 2009
Russell Hantz feels he is the victim of the "worst upset in reality TV history."
Exclusive: 'Survivor: Samoa' champ Natalie White discusses her win
December 21, 2009
Natalie White doesn't care whether Survivor: Samoa's jury voted for her to win or for Russell Hantz to lose since both scenarios have the same end result.
Exclusive: Mick Trimming talks about his 'Survivor: Samoa' journey
December 21, 2009
Mick Trimming never really thought he had a shot at winning Survivor: Samoa -- especially after the final Tribal Council.
A Look Back: The 2009 Reality TV Year In Review - March 2009
December 21, 2009
With 2009 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2009 Reality TV Year In Review, a 12-part, month-by-month review of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
'American Idol' champ Carrie Underwood gets engaged to Mike Fisher
December 21, 2009
Carrie Underwood recently stated she wouldn't live with boyfriend Mike Fisher until they're married, and now it looks like they'll be needing a moving truck.
Exclusive: Jaison Robinson talks about 'Survivor: Samoa'
December 21, 2009
Jaison Robinson knew all four former Foa Foa members couldn't make it to Survivor: Samoa's final Tribal Council, and unfortunately for him, he was the odd man out.
CBS confirms 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains,' to debut February 11
December 21, 2009
CBS has finally formally confirmed that Survivor's upcoming twentieth season -- which was filmed back-to-back with Survivor: Samoa in Samoa this past summer -- will be dubbed Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains and feature 20 castaways who have previously appeared on the long-running reality series.
Natalie White wins 'Survivor: Samoa,' defeating ally Russell Hantz
December 21, 2009
Natalie White's strategy of riding Russell Hantz's coattails and not playing too aggressively paid off.
A Look Back: The 2009 Reality TV Year In Review - February 2009
December 19, 2009
With 2009 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2009 Reality TV Year In Review, a 12-part, month-by-month review of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
Exclusive: Shannon "Shambo" Waters talks about 'Survivor: Samoa'
December 18, 2009
Shannon "Shambo" Waters claims that if she was a former Foa Foa member, she would have voted to eliminate her too.'Dance Crew' judge Shane Sparks arrested for child molestation
December 18, 2009
Shane Sparks has been arrested and charged with eight counts of child molestation.A&E to premiere new 'Paranormal Cops' reality series on January 19
December 18, 2009
A&E has announced Paranormal Cops, a new reality series that will follow group of police officers who also apply their investigative training to paranormal cases, will premiere with a special one-hour episode on Tuesday, January 19 10:30PM ET/PT.
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' stars Jon and Kate Gosselin's divorce now official
December 18, 2009
Jon and Kate Gosselin's 10-year marriage is officially over.
Man apologizes for punching 'Jersey Shore's Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi
December 18, 2009
Brad Ferro has apologized for punching Jersey Shore cast member Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi in the face while MTV was filming for the reality series this summer.
'America's Got Talent' judge Piers Morgan gets engaged
December 18, 2009
Piers Morgan gave his girlfriend the perfect birthday present.
Shannon "Shambo" Waters gets eliminated from 'Survivor: Samoa'
December 18, 2009
Shannon "Shambo" Waters played a major role in helping the remaining Foa Foa castaways make it to the end, however she ultimately met the same fate as her fellow former Galu tribemates that she had flipped on.
A Look Back: The 2009 Reality TV Year In Review - January 2009
December 18, 2009
With 2009 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2009 Reality TV Year In Review, a 12-part, month-by-month review of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
Former 'Big Brother' champion Adam Jasinski released from prison
December 18, 2009
Adam Jasinski is out of the big house.
Russell Ferguson: 'So You Think You Can Dance' win a "big bonus"
December 17, 2009
Russell Ferguson auditioned for So You Think You Can Dance's sixth season to expose America to krump -- and he was able to achieve that and a whole lot more.
Teresa Giudice: Bethenny Frankel's naked PETA ad made me vomit
December 17, 2009
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice isn't a big fan of The Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel's new PETA ad, in which she appears nude.
'So You Think You Can Dance' announces Season 7 audition dates
December 17, 2009
Fox has announced initial audition dates and locations for So You Think You Can Dance's seventh season.
Report: Simon Cowell inking 'X Factor' deal with Fox, may leave 'Idol'
December 17, 2009
Simon Cowell is reportedly on the verge of bringing his U.K. The X Factor reality singing competition across the pond.
Jake Pavelka: Jillian and Ed the "deciding factor" in 'Bachelor' decision
December 17, 2009
Jake Pavelka claims that The Bachelorette fifth-season star Jillian Harris and her selected suitor Ed Swiderski played a pivotal role in his decision to star in The Bachelor's fourteenth season.
Report: Jon and Kate Gosselin's divorce to be finalized within 24 hours
December 17, 2009
Jon and Kate Gosselin will reportedly be able to spend the holidays together as exes.TLC to debut 'The Imploders' demolition family series December 30
December 17, 2009
TLC has announced The Imploders, a new reality series that will follow an Idaho family of demolition experts, will premiere on Wednesday, December 30 at 10PM ET/PT.
Melissa Rycroft to co-host ABC's 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve'
December 17, 2009
Melissa Rycroft will be ringing in her first year as a married woman in Times Square.
Russell Ferguson injures leg, wins 'So You Think Yiou Can Dance' title
December 17, 2009
Russell Ferguson was crowned So You Think You Can Dance's sixth-season champion during last night's live finale broadcast of the Fox reality competition series.
Lifetime reveals 'Project Runway' and 'Models of the Runway' models
December 17, 2009
Lifetime has revealed the identities of the 16 models who will appear in Project Runway's seventh season and the second season of its Models of the Runway companion series.
'The Bachelor' star Jake Pavelka: I didn't promise a ring at the end
December 16, 2009
Jake Pavelka is remaining mum on whether he found love during his The Bachelor journey.
Lifetime reveals identities of 'Project Runway's seventh-season cast
December 16, 2009
Lifetime has revealed the identities of the 16 fashion designers competing on Project Runway's seventh season, which will premiere Thursday, January 14 at 10PM ET/PT.
ABC reveals 'The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love' bachelorettes
December 16, 2009
ABC has revealed the identities of the 25 bachelorettes competing for Jake Pavelka's heart on The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love, which will premiere on Monday, January 4 at 8PM ET/PT.NBA players: Girlfriends won't be on VH1's 'Basketball Wives' after all
December 16, 2009
VH1 will reportedly be without two of its Basketball Wives' stars due to the objections of their NBA boyfriends.NBC to premiere Jerry Seinfeld's new 'The Marriage Ref' on March 14
December 16, 2009
NBC has announced The Marriage Ref will premiere Sunday, March 14 at 8PM ET/PT.
Exclusive: Liz Young talks about her 'The Biggest Loser' experience
December 16, 2009
Liz Young wanted to quit The Biggest Loser on the second day of the competition before she was convinced to stay.
Report: Jon Gosselin in "serious financial trouble" due to injunction
December 16, 2009
Jon Gosselin will reportedly be hoping his stocking is stuffed with cash on Christmas morning.VH1 orders couples spinoff of 'Tough Love' relationship reality show
December 16, 2009
Couples are reportedly going to get the tough love treatment from VH1.
'The Amazing Race' runner-up Jaime Edmondson posing in 'Playboy'
December 16, 2009
The Amazing Race viewers will be able to see a lot more of Jaime Edmondson soon.
Bravo polling public about 'Real Housewives' White House crashers
December 16, 2009
Bravo is reportedly seeking public input to help its decision on whether alleged White House party crashers Michaele and Tareq Salahi should become The Real Housewives of D.C. cast members.
Exclusive: Monica Padilla talks about 'Survivor: Samoa'
December 15, 2009
Monica Padilla claims she underestimated the importance of winning Individual Immunity, however she's not sure she ever had a chance at winning it in the challenge that preceded her ouster.
Alyson Hannigan, LeAnn Rimes cooking along with Gordon Ramsay
December 15, 2009
Fox has announced actress Alyson Hannigan, country singer LeAnn Rimes and comedian Cedric the Entertainer will all step up to the stove in-studio for Gordon Ramsay: Cookalong Live, which will air live on Tuesday, December 15 at 9PM ET/PT.
NBC to premiere 'The Celebrity Apprentice's third season on March 14
December 14, 2009
NBC has announced The Celebrity Apprentice's third season will premiere Sunday, March 14 at 9PM ET/PT.
'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' star Kourtney Kardashian has baby
December 14, 2009
Kourtney Kardashian has a new family member she'll need to keep up with.
NBC reveals identities of new 'The Biggest Loser: Couples' cast
December 14, 2009
NBC has revealed the identities of the 11 teams of two who will be competing on The Biggest Loser: Couples, the reality weight-loss series' ninth season, which will premiere Tuesday, January 5 at 8PM ET/PT.
Former 'The Bachelor' and 'Dancing' star Melissa Rycroft gets married
December 14, 2009
Melissa Rycroft's year ended better than it began.
MTV pulls "Snooki" punch from upcoming 'Jersey Shore' episode
December 14, 2009
Although it has already promoted the video online and in promotional clips aired on the network, MTV has decided not to include footage of a male bar patron punching Jersey Shore housemate Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi in the face during Thursday night's broadcast of the reality show's third episode.
Legacy Perez "surprised" about 'So You Think You Can Dance' finish
December 14, 2009
Jonathan "Legacy" Perez may have been cut on the cusp of making So You Think You Can Dance's sixth-season finale, however he made it farther than he initially thought he would.
Exclusive: David Ball talks about his 'Survivor: Samoa' experience
December 11, 2009
David Ball claims his efforts to get a former Foa Foa member to flip to save his own skin ultimately proved unsuccessful and led to his ouster.
Exclusive: Runner-up Rudy Pauls talks about 'The Biggest Loser'
December 11, 2009
Rudy Pauls knew his chances of winning The Biggest Loser's $250,000 grand prize were slim when he saw how much weight Danny Cahill lost at the marathon during the penultimate eighth-season episode -- however he claims it helped him focus on his main goal of getting healthy.
TLC's '18 Kids & Counting' Duggars have nineteenth child prematurely
December 11, 2009
The Duggar family will have to add another seat at their already large table for the holiday season.
Molle Gray "bummed" by 'So You Think' exit but gets "fairness issue"
December 11, 2009
Mollee Gray said she was "bummed" that home viewers ousted her from So You Think You Can Dance instead of Ashleigh Di Lello -- who didn't even perform this week due to an arm injury.
'Kendra' star Kendra Wilkinson gives birth to a baby boy
December 11, 2009
Kendra Wilkinson has reason to celebrate this holiday season.
David Ball and Monica Padilla both ousted from 'Survivor: Samoa'
December 11, 2009
David Ball and Monica Padilla were both eliminated from Survivor: Samoa during last night's broadcast of the CBS reality series.
'Jersey Shore's Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi was punched by a teacher
December 11, 2009
The guy who punched-out Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi during filming for MTV's Jersey's Shore reality series has been identified and is paying the price for his poor decision.
Judge grants TLC injunction against Jon Gosselin appearances
December 10, 2009
Jon Gosselin will have to take a break from getting paid to be in the public eye.
Michael Voltaggio wins 'Top Chef: Las Vegas' title, beats brother Bryan
December 10, 2009
Michael Voltaggio was crowned Top Chef: Las Vegas' winner during last night's finale broadcast of the Bravo culinary competition series.
Discovery's 'Man vs. Wild' to return with new episodes on January 6
December 10, 2009
Discovery Channel has announced new Man vs. Wild fourth-season episodes will begin airing on Wednesday, January 6 at 9PM ET/PT.
'The Biggest Loser' champ Danny Cahill mindful of weight regain
December 10, 2009
Danny Cahill is 239 pounds lighter than when he started his The Biggest Loser journey -- but he said there's always a fear that he could regain it.
Jillian Harris, Ed Swiderski to aid Jake Pavelka on 'Bachelor' premiere
December 10, 2009
Two familiar faces will help Jake Pavelka at the beginning of his The Bachelor journey.
'Survivor' winner Ethan Zohn cancer free for first time since diagnosis
December 10, 2009
Ethan Zohn's battle with cancer has taken a positive turn.VH1 to debut 'Frank the Entertainer' reality dating series on January 3
December 10, 2009
VH1 has announced Frank the Entertainer... in a Basement Affair, a new reality dating series starring former I Love New York suitor Frank "The Entertainer" Moresco, will premiere Sunday, January 3 at 8PM ET/PT.ABC to air 'Conveyor Belt of Love' reality dating special on January 4
December 10, 2009
ABC has announced Conveyor Belt of Love, an hour-long reality dating special that will give several women the opportunity to choose from a group of men moving along a conveyor belt, will air Monday, January 4 at 10 PM ET/PT.
'So You Think You Can Dance' cuts Mollee Gray and Legacy Perez
December 10, 2009
Mollee Gray and Jonathan "Legacy" Perez became the next two finalists eliminated from So You Think You Can Dance's sixth season during Wednesday night's live results show on Fox.
Ex-'Idol' Allison Iraheta's album sells 32,000 units, debuts at No. 35
December 10, 2009
Allison Iraheta's debut album "Just Like You" dropped at No. 35 on the Billboard 200 U.S. album sales chart after selling 32,000 copies during its initial week of release, according to Nielsen Soundscan data for the week ending December 6.
Congress subpoenaing 'The Real Housewives' White House crashers
December 9, 2009
Congress subpoenaing 'The Real Housewives' White House crashers
'The Real Housewives' White House crasher resigns from tourism job
December 9, 2009
'The Real Housewives' White House crasher resigns from tourism job
Danny Cahill "confident" he'd beat Rudy Pauls, win 'The Biggest Loser'
December 9, 2009
Danny Cahill claims he was confident that he would win The Biggest Loser's eighth season after seeing Rudy Pauls' finale weigh-in numbers, but it wasn't because he was already aware of his own current weight.
Danny Cahill crowned 'The Biggest Loser's eighth season champion
December 9, 2009
Danny Cahill was crowned The Biggest Loser's eighth-season champion during last night's live finale broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss series.
Exclusive: Ericka Dunlap, Brian Kleinschmidt talk 'The Amazing Race'
December 9, 2009
Ericka Dunlap and Brian Kleinschmidt feel a problem in the poker room sunk their chances of winning The Amazing Race's fifteenth season.
'Leave It' and ex-'Bachelor' star Shayne Lamas pleads no contest
December 9, 2009
Shayne Lamas has settled her recent DUI arrest.
Audrina Patridge returning for 'The Hills' upcoming sixth season
December 9, 2009
Audrina Patridge is returning to The Hills.
Ex-'Idol' and 'Celebrity Rehab' participant Jessica Sierra has a baby
December 9, 2009
Troubled former American Idol finalist and Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew participant Jessica Sierra now has a new responsibility on her plate: a newborn baby.
Former 'The Bachelor' star Aaron Buerge and wife have a baby girl
December 9, 2009
Aaron Buerge is the proud papa of a baby girl.
Hailey Glassman deposed in Jon Gosselin lawsuit, calls him monster
December 9, 2009
Hailey Glassman was deposed on Monday in TLC's breach of contract lawsuit against former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Jon Gosselin, and her assessment of her ex-boyfriend was apparently anything but glowing.
Exclusive: Dan and Sam McMillen talk about 'The Amazing Race'
December 8, 2009
Daniel and Samuel McMillen think it almost would have been better had they arrived at The Amazing Race's final ifteenth-season task in last place rather than first.VH1 orders new 'Basketball Wives' reality series, to premiere March 15
December 8, 2009
VH1 orders new 'Basketball Wives' reality series, to premiere March 15
Former 'Knows Best' star Hulk Hogan engaged to Jennifer McDaniel
December 7, 2009
Former professional wrestler and U.S. television personality Hulk Hogan has gotten engaged to Jennifer McDaniel after dating her for about two years.Oxygen developing 'The Russell Simmons Project' workplace series
December 7, 2009
Oxygen Media says it is developing "The Russell Simmons Project," a new U.S. docu-series to focus on the women behind the music and fashion mogul.
Exclusive: Meghan Rickey, Cheyne Whitney talk 'The Amazing Race'
December 7, 2009
Meghan Rickey and Cheyne Whitney never counted themselves out, and that attitude paid off during The Amazing Race's final fifteenth-season leg.
House panel may subpoena 'Housewives' White House crashers
December 7, 2009
House panel may subpoena 'Housewives' White House crashers
Advertiser pulls commercials from MTV's 'Jersey Shore' reality series
December 7, 2009
Domino's Pizza has decided to avoid having its commercials air during MTV's new Jersey Shore reality series.U.K. 'I'm a Celebrity' celebs charged with animal cruelty for eating a rat
December 7, 2009
Two U.K. I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! contestants will apparently have to answer for their decision to kill and eat a rat during an episode of the reality competition series.
Meghan Rickey and Cheyne Whitney win 'The Amazing Race 15'
December 7, 2009
"Dating Couple" Meghan Rickey and Cheyne Whitney won The Amazing Race's fifteenth season during last night's finale broadcast of the CBS reality competition series.
ABC ends Adam Lambert boycott, schedules 'The View' appearance
December 7, 2009
ABC is welcoming back Adam Lambert.
Rep: Audrina Patridge "still in discussions" to remain on 'The Hills'
December 7, 2009
Audrina Patridge's previous comments that she was leaving The Hills were apparently premature.
Exclusive: Ousted castaway John Fincher discusses 'Survivor: Samoa'
December 4, 2009
John Fincher sensed there was a problem with the impending Tribal Council vote when things seemed to be going too smoothly.
Danielle Staub drops criminal complaint against fellow 'Housewives'
December 4, 2009
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Danielle Staub has dropped a criminal complaint against fellow cast members Teresa Giudice and Jacqueline Laurita.
Kara DioGuardi: ABC canceling Adam Lambert due to advertisers
December 4, 2009
Unlike Adam Lambert, American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi doesn't believe "FCC heat" is behind ABC's decision to cancel the ninth-season Idol runner-up's upcoming appearances on the network following his controversial American Music Awards performance. Instead, she feels the network's advertisers are responsible.
Noelle Marsh "blessed" to make 'So You Think You Can Dance' Top 10
December 4, 2009
Noelle Marsh claims she's at peace with her So You Think You Can Dance ouster.
John Fincher the twelfth castaway eliminated from 'Survivor: Samoa'
December 4, 2009
John Fincher was the latest castaway to incorrectly think that he could trust Russell Hantz.
Nathan Trasoras: I deserved 'So You Think You Can Dance' bottom
December 3, 2009
Nathan Trasoras wasn't surprised to find himself in the bottom four during last night's live So You Think You Can Dance results show. In fact, he feels he should have been there earlier in the competition.
HGTV renews 'HGTV Design Star,' Mark Burnett to produce fifth season
December 3, 2009
HGTV announced it has renewed HGTV Design Star for a fifth season and tapped Mark Burnett as the reality competition's new producer.Kevin Pollak to host Fox's new 'Our Little Genius' game show
December 3, 2009
Fox has tapped actor and comedian Kevin Pollak to host Our Little Genius, a new Mark Burnett-produced game show that will challenge child geniuses with difficult questions for an opportunity to win money for their families.TLC to debut 'One Big Happy Family' reality series on December 29
December 3, 2009
TLC has announced One Big Happy Family, a new reality series that will follow a morbidly obese family as they deal with everyday obstacles in their lives, will premiere Tuesday, December 29 at 9PM ET/PT.
'So You Think You Can Dance' cuts Noelle Marsh, Nathan Trasoras
December 3, 2009
Noelle Marsh and Nathan Trasoras became the next two finalists eliminated from So You Think You Can Dance's sixth season during Wednesday night's live results show on Fox.
Underwood, Clarkson, Lambert, and Griffin land Grammy noms
December 3, 2009
Several former reality contestants received nods when nominations for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards were announced on Wednesday night.
Castmate: Jaimee Grubbs discussed Tiger Woods on 'Tool Academy'
December 3, 2009
Although her alleged affair with Tiger Woods' only became public this week, former Tool Academy cast member Jaimee Grubbs had openly discussed her relationship with the professional golfer during last year's taping of the VH1 reality series, according to a fellow cast member.
Kate Major and Michael Lohan deposed in TLC's Jon Gosselin lawsuit
December 3, 2009
Kate Major and Michael Lohan were both deposed on Wednesday in TLC's breach of contract lawsuit against former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Jon Gosselin.
MTV renews 'The Hills' and 'The City' reality series for new seasons
December 3, 2009
Kristin Cavallari and Whitney Port will reportedly continue to appear on MTV for at least a little while longer.
Adam Lambert: ABC canceling two more appearances due to "FCC"
December 3, 2009
Adam Lambert claims ABC has canceled two upcoming appearances on the network following his controversial American Music Awards performance, however he doesn't think ABC is responsible for the decision.
Jon Gosselin lawyer: TLC scared off two potential Super Bowls ads
December 3, 2009
Viewers will reportedly be spared any commercials starring Jon Gosselin during the Super Bowl.
Former 'The Bachelor' couple Byron Velvick and Mary Delgado split
December 3, 2009
Although they remained together for five years, it looks like Mary Delgado and Byron Velvick will never walk down the aisle.
Susan Boyle's debut album drops at No. 1, Adam Lambert at No. 3
December 2, 2009
Adam Lambert and Susan Boyle both scored big first-week sales with their debut albums.
NBC taps Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger as 'The Sing-Off' judge
December 2, 2009
NBC has announced Pussycat Dolls member Nicole Scherzinger will serve as the third judge for its four-night The Sing-Off reality singing competition, which will premiere Monday, December 14 at 8PM ET/PT.
Danny Cahill and Rudy Pauls make 'The Biggest Loser' finale weigh-in
December 2, 2009
Danny Cahill, a 39-year-old land surveyor and musician from Broken Arrow, OK, and Rudy Pauls, a 31-year-old engineer from Brooklyn, CT, were revealed to be two of The Biggest Loser's three eighth-season finalists during last night's penultimate broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss show.
Ex-'Tool Academy' girlfriend Jaimee Grubbs alleges Tiger Woods affair
December 2, 2009
Former Tool Academy cast member Jaimee Grubbs is claiming she had an affair with professional golfer Tiger Woods that included approximately 20 sexual encounters.
VH1 to debut Fantasia Barrino's new 'Fantasia For Real' on January 11
December 2, 2009
VH1 has announced Fantasia For Real, a new reality series that will document American Idol third-season winner Fantasia Barrino, will premiere Monday, January 11 at 10PM ET/PT.Bravo reveals 'Shear Genius' third-season cast, to premiere Feb. 3
December 2, 2009
Bravo has revealed the identities of the 12 stylists who will compete on Shear Genius' third season, which will premiere Wednesday, February 3 at 11PM ET/PT.
'Big Brother' champ Adam Jasinski granted bail pending drug program
December 2, 2009
Adam Jasinski is being released on bail, but not before he has to undergo substance-abuse counseling.
Adam Lambert: My dad thought I should maybe apologize for AMA's
December 2, 2009
Adam Lambert doesn't feel the need to apologize for his controversial American Music Awards performance, however his father thought he should.Bravo to debut Kelly Cutrone's 'Kell on Earth' reality series February 1
December 2, 2009
Bravo has announced Kell on Earth, a new reality series starring fashion industry publicist Kelly Cutrone, will premiere on Monday, February 1 at 10PM ET/PT.
Victor Smalley: 'So You Think You Can Dance' ouster was a "shocker"
December 2, 2009
Victor Smalley said since he received praise for his So You Think You Can Dance growth from judge Nigel Lythgoe, he was surprised to be ousted on the cusp of making the sixth-season's Top 10.
Karen Hauser: Ouster before 'So You Think' Top 10 dancers a "tease"
December 2, 2009
Karen Hauer was happy to be a So You Think You Can Dance Top 20 sixth-season finalist but knows she came so close to making it further in the competition.
Simon Cowell in talks to launch global Internet 'The X Factor' from Vegas
December 1, 2009
Simon Cowell reportedly has a new plan on how to bring his U.K. The X Factor reality series stateside while also launching it internationally at the same time.
'Real Housewives of D.C.' couple deny crashing White House dinner
December 1, 2009
'Real Housewives of D.C.' couple deny crashing White House dinner
