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Reality TV News - January 2012
Paula Abdul confirms she won't return for next season of 'The X Factor'
January 31, 2012
Paula Abdul has confirmed her The X Factor exit.
Chris Harrison: My Bentley regret is why I confronted Casey Shteamer
January 31, 2012
Chris Harrison has confirmed next week's episode of The Bachelor will feature him an incident in which he confronts bachelorette Casey Shteamer about an undisclosed personal matter that she must then reveal to Ben Flajnik.CBS orders more 'I Get That a Lot' celebrity hidden-camera specials
January 31, 2012
CBS says it has ordered two more editions of its U.S. hidden-camera special "I Get That a Lot."
Ben Flajnik: I didn't think about the girls' feelings when I skinny-dipped
January 31, 2012
Ben Flajnik has admitted he didn't take into consideration how his other bachelorettes would feel about his decision to skinny-dip with Courtney Robertson during Monday night's episode of The Bachelor.
Heidi Klum breaks silence and thanks fans for separation support
January 31, 2012
Heidi Klum thanked her fans via Twitter Tuesday for their support in the wake of her separation from Seal, her husband of six years.
'The Bachelor' star Ben Flajnik ousts Jennifer Fritsch and Elyse Myers
January 31, 2012
The Bachelor star Ben Flajnik eliminated two bachelorettes and narrowed his love search to nine women during last night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating series' sixteenth season.
Paula Abdul also reportedly being axed from 'The X Factor' panel
January 31, 2012
Paula Abdul is reportedly going from The X Factor to The Ax Factor.
Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones won't return to 'The X Factor'
January 31, 2012
Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones will not be returning to The X Factor.
Elisabetta Canalis and Stephen "Steve-O" Glover reportedly dating
January 31, 2012
Elisabetta Canalis and Stephen "Steve-O" Glover have apparently found new dance partners.
NBC pulls donkey semen episode of 'Fear Factor' from schedule
January 30, 2012
NBC's parent company Comcast has put the kibosh on an episode of the U.S. network's show "Fear Factor" showing contestants drinking donkey urine and semen.
Jennifer Lopez to serve as presenter at the 84th Academy Awards
January 30, 2012
Jennifer Lopez will be a presenter at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, the telecast's producers said Monday.VH1 announces fourth season of 'Basketball Wives' will debut Feb. 20
January 30, 2012
VH1 has announced the fourth season of Basketball Wives will premiere Monday, February 20 at 8PM ET/PT.
Jennifer Lopez: I hesitated on 'Idol' return because I was tired
January 30, 2012
Jennifer Lopez says it took her time to commit to reprising her role as a judge for American Idol's current eleventh season, not because of money or leverage, but because she was simply "exhausted."
"Last year was a tough year for me and towards the end, I got really tired. Live TV, honestly, I don't know how you do it for so many hours everyday," Lopez told anchor Matt Lauer during a Monday morning appearance on NBC's Today show.
Madonna to premiere 'Give Me All Your Luvin' video on 'American Idol'
January 30, 2012
A sneak peek of the video for "Give Me All Your Luvin,'" the first single from pop star Madonna's next album, is to make its debut this week on "American Idol."
Danny Gokey ties the knot with Leyicet Peralta in Florida ceremony
January 30, 2012
Danny Gokey has wed model Leyicet Peralta.
Former 'Idol' Kellie Pickler: Marrying Kyle Jacobs cost me my cat
January 28, 2012
Kellie Pickler says married life is still going well even though it cost her pet cat.
Seal says he and Heidi Klum agree kids are top priority in their split
January 28, 2012
Seal said he and estranged wife Heidi Klum agreed their children needed to be let down gently when they told Hollywood they were splitting up.
Ex-'Dance' choreographer Alex Da Silva gets 10 years in jail for rape
January 27, 2012
A Los Angeles judge has sentenced choreographer Alex Da Silva to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting two former students, TMZ reported Friday.
Simon Cowell to launch new reality competition featuring deejays
January 27, 2012
Simon Cowell's Syco Entertainment production company is partnering with couple Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith's Overbrook Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television to launch a new reality competition that will search for the world's best deejays.
NBC reveals designers of new 'Fashion Star' reality competition
January 27, 2012
NBC has revealed the identities of the 14 contestants who will compete on Fashion Star, a new Project Runway-like reality competition series that will attempt to discover a fashion designer who can become America's next popular brand and premiere on Tuesday, March 13 at 9:30PM ET/PT.
Lifetime developing 'Dance Moms'-like 'Ice Moms' skating reality show
January 27, 2012
Lifetime is expanding its reality TV mama drama from the dance floor to the ice rink.
'Dancing with the Stars' fourteenth-season cast to be revealed Feb. 28
January 27, 2012
Dancing with the Stars' viewers will have to wait another month to formally learn the identities of the reality dancing competition's fourteenth-season cast.
Kim Kardashian joining the cast of Lifetime's 'Drop Dead Diva' comedy
January 27, 2012
Kim Kardashian is to appear in a multiple-episode arc on the comedy series "Drop Dead Diva," Lifetime said Thursday.
Monica Spannbauer: Courtney Robertson and Ben deserve each other
January 26, 2012
Monica Spannbauer was the only bachelorette eliminated during the Rose Ceremony by The Bachelor star Ben Flajnik during Monday night's fourth episode of the ABC reality dating series' sixteenth season.
Kim Richards admits "I'm an alcoholic" during 'The Real Housewives'
January 26, 2012
Kim Richards has admitted she is an alcoholic.
Khloe Kardashian will be hosting her own daily radio show in Dallas
January 26, 2012
Khloe Kardashian is getting her own Dallas radio show.
Simon Cowell suggests Steve Jones won't return as 'X Factor' host
January 26, 2012
Simon Cowell has suggested Steve Jones will not be reprising his role as host for The X Factor's second season.
'The Amazing Race's twentieth-season cast announced by CBS
January 25, 2012
CBS has announced the identities of the 11 teams who will be competing on the twentieth season of The Amazing Race, which will premiere Sunday, February 19 at 8PM ET/PT.
Seal: I still love Heidi Klum, and reconciliation is a possibility
January 25, 2012
Seal says he isn't ruling out reconciliation when it comes to his separation from estranged wife and Project Runway host Heidi Klum.
'Project Runway' mentor Tim Gunn: "I haven't had sex in 29 years"
January 25, 2012
Tim Gunn has revealed he's remained sexually abstinent for almost three decades.
Former 'The Bachelorette' star Jen Schefft pregnant with second child
January 25, 2012
Jen Schefft is expecting another baby.
'America's Got Talent' host Nick Cannon back in hospital again
January 25, 2012
"America's Got Talent" host Nick Cannon said via Twitter Wednesday he is back in the hospital for a scheduled procedure.
'Teen Mom 2' star Leah Messer suffers miscarriage with pregnancy
January 25, 2012
Teen Mom 2 star Leah Messer has suffered a miscarriage.
'The Biggest Loser' sends contestant Gail Lee home from the ranch
January 25, 2012
The Biggest Loser's thirteenth season eliminated Gail Lee during Tuesday night's broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss competition's fourth episode.
Emily Maynard confirmed by ABC as next star of 'The Bachelorette'
January 24, 2012
Emily Maynard's The Bachelorette selection has been formally confirmed by ABC.
Ben Flajnik: Samantha Levey was on 'Bachelor' for the wrong reasons
January 24, 2012
Ben Flajnik says he eliminated bachelorette Samantha Levey during Monday night's episode of The Bachelor because he was convinced she was there for the wrong reasons.
Jay Cutler: I never broke up with Kristin Cavallari despite reports
January 24, 2012
Jay Cutler says reports of his prior break-up with fiancee Kristin Cavallari were inaccurate.
'Bachelor' star Ben Flajnik cuts Samantha Levey, Monica Spannbauer
January 24, 2012
The Bachelor star Ben Flajnik eliminated two bachelorettes and narrowed his love search to 11 women during last night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating series' sixteenth season.
Seal says he wants divorce from wife Heidi Klum to "remain civil"
January 24, 2012
Seal says he intends to remain dignified and civil during his divorce from fashion supermodel Heidi Klum, the British recording star's wife of six years.
Kim Kardashian: Kris Humphries divorce was 'bad business decision'
January 24, 2012
Kim Kardashian says if she really got married for the money and fame like critics have suggested, her divorce from Kris Humphries was "a bad business decision."
Kristin Cavallari and fiance Jay Cutler expecting a child
January 23, 2012
Kristin Cavallari will be sashaying her way to the delivery room soon.
Heidi Klum and Seal confirm they're separating after seven years
January 23, 2012
Heidi Klum and Seal have confirmed they've split.
Jim Carrey's daughter Jane Carrey auditions for 'American Idol'
January 23, 2012
Jim Carrey's 24-year-old daughter Jane has auditioned for "American Idol" in San Diego.
Simon Cowell says he and fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy are 'on a break'
January 23, 2012
British television personality Simon Cowell says he hasn't seen his fiancee Mezhgan Hussainy since before Christmas and likely won't wed her as planned.
Heidi Klum and husband Seal reportedly headed for divorce filing
January 21, 2012
Heidi Klum and singer Seal appear to be headed for divorce in Los Angeles, sources told TMZ.com.
Shawntel Newton: Courtney gave 'Bachelor' Ben Flajnik an ultimatum
January 20, 2012
Shawntel Newton, a former fifteenth-season The Bachelor bachelorette, attempted to join Ben Flajnik's bachelorettes and vie for his affection but was shockingly denied a rose and eliminated instead during Monday night's third episode of the ABC reality dating series' sixteenth season.
Jennifer Hudson family murder trial assigned April trial date by judge
January 19, 2012
A judge has set an April start date for the trial of William Balfour, who is accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew in Chicago in 2008.
Brittney Schreiner: I didn't want to waste anyone's time on 'Bachelor'
January 19, 2012
Brittney Schreiner chose to quit The Bachelor and leave the show right before she would have had her first one-on-one date with Ben Flajnik, leaving him surprised and confused during Monday night's third episode of the ABC reality dating series' sixteenth season.
'American Idol' debut draws 21.6 million viewers but ratings still drop
January 19, 2012
'American Idol' debut draws 21.6 million viewers but ratings still dropTLC to air U.K.'s 'Undercover Princes' and 'Undercover Princesses'
January 19, 2012
TLC has announced it will air two U.K. reality series which featured princes and princesses going undercover looking for love.
Lifetime orders 'Dance Moms: Miami' spinoff of 'Dance Moms' series
January 19, 2012
Dance Moms viewers will have soon have a chance to see double the dancing drama.
Nigel Lythgoe reportedly offering cash to keep Ryan Seacrest on 'Idol'
January 19, 2012
American Idol host Ryan Seacrest is reportedly getting some contract negotiation support from an unlikely source: Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe.
CBS announces identities of 'Survivor: One World' castaways
January 18, 2012
CBS has announced the identities of the 18 castaways who will be competing on Survivor: One World, the 24th Survivor edition that will premiere Wednesday, February 15 at 8PM ET/PT.
'The X Factor's Chris Rene, Marcus Canty and Astro ink record deals
January 18, 2012
The X Factor finalists Chris Rene, Marcus Canty and "Astro" Brian Bradley have signed recording contracts with Epic Records, the record label which is under the leadership of The X Factor judge and music producer L.A. Reid.
Emily Maynard reportedly signed to star in next 'Bachelorette' edition
January 18, 2012
Emily Maynard has reportedly accepted ABC's offer and signed on to be the next star of The Bachelorette.
Khloe Kardashian denies getting fertility treatments to get pregnant
January 18, 2012
Khloe Kardashian has denied claims suggesting she is getting fertility treatments to get pregnant.Brazilian 'Big Brother' housemate probed for raping fellow housemate
January 18, 2012
Brazilian 'Big Brother' housemate probed for raping fellow housemate
'The Biggest Loser' ousts one contestant and sees another one quit
January 18, 2012
The Biggest Loser's thirteenth season eliminated Lauren Lee and saw contestant Joe Messina quit during Tuesday night's broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss competition's third episode.
'American Idol' returns for new season facing more competition
January 18, 2012
'American Idol' returns for new season facing more competition
Blake Shelton's father passes away following battle with illness
January 18, 2012
Blake Shelton said on his Web site his father Dick died Wednesday in Oklahoma after a yearlong illness.
Ben Flajnik: Keeping Shawntel Newton would have cost my credibility
January 17, 2012
Ben Flajnik says keeping Shawntel Newton around would have jeopardized the relationships The Bachelor star had developed with his original bachelorettes.
Kim Richards "doing well" following rehab, sister Kathy Hilton says
January 17, 2012
Kim Richards' life out of rehab is going fabulously, according to her sister Kathy Hilton.
'Teen Mom 2' star Jenelle Evans arrested for second time within week
January 17, 2012
Jenelle Evans was arrested for the second time in less than a week.
Paula Deen announces she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
January 17, 2012
U.S. celebrity chef Paula Deen says she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes three years ago, but wanted to educate herself before disclosing she has the disease.
'The Bachelor' star Ben Flajnik narrows search for love to 13 women
January 17, 2012
The Bachelor star Ben Flajnik eliminated three bachelorettes and watched another one choose to quit and leave on her own during last night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating series' sixteenth season.
'American Idol' returning with single semifinals format, judges' picks
January 17, 2012
American Idol's eleventh season will be familiar to tenth-season viewers.
Ex-'Bachelor' bachelorette Melissa Rycroft to star in CMT reality series
January 16, 2012
Melissa Rycroft is returning to reality TV.
Kasey Kahl arrested for alleged drunk and disorderly conduct
January 16, 2012
Kasey Kahl was reportedly arrested on Sunday in Fresno, CA for alleged drunk and disorderly conduct at a nightclub.
VH1 picks up new non-celebrity 'Rehab with Dr. Drew' reality series
January 16, 2012
VH1 has announced it has ordered Rehab with Dr. Drew, a new non-celebrity version of its Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew series, which will premiere this summer.
'American Idol' unconcerned about 'X Factor' and 'Voice' competition
January 15, 2012
'American Idol' unconcerned about 'X Factor' and 'Voice' competition
Jennifer Hudson spreading her fashion wings following weight loss
January 14, 2012
Jennifer Hudson says losing weight has opened new doors for her into the wonderful world of haute couture.
'Jersey Shore' star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro: I was bullied as a child
January 13, 2012
Jersey Shore star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is big and buff now, however he says was actually a little guy and the victim of bullying as a child.'Braxton Family Values' Toni Braxton hospitalized for lupus flare-up
January 13, 2012
Toni Braxton says she is feeling better after being hospitalized in Los Angeles this week following a lupus flare-up.
Jill Zarin reportedly in talks to star in new Fox reality series
January 13, 2012
Jill Zarin is reportedly in talks to get her own reality show after being dropped from The Real Housewives of New York City.
Jenna Burke: I totally ruined my chances with Bachelor Ben Flajnik
January 12, 2012
Jenna Burke was one of two bachelorettes The Bachelor star Ben Flajnik eliminated during Monday night's second episode of the ABC reality dating series' sixteenth season.
Khloe Kardashian mom: I know she is Robert Kardashian's daughter
January 12, 2012
Khloe Kardashian is definitely a genuine Kardashian, according to her mother Kris Jenner.
'American Idol' finalist Stefano Langone inks Hollywood Records deal
January 12, 2012
"American Idol" Season 10 finalist Stefano Langone has signed a deal with Hollywood Records, the label announced Thursday.
'Pawn Stars' cast reportedly upset about 'Cajun Pawn Stars' spinoff
January 11, 2012
Las Vegas-based cast members of "Pawn Stars" are upset at the History channel for airing the Louisiana-set spinoff "Cajun Pawn Stars," TMZ reported.
Jenelle Evans arrested for allegedly harassing her former roommate
January 11, 2012
Jenelle Evans has been arrested -- again.
'The Biggest Loser' votes contestant Mike Messina off the ranch
January 11, 2012
The Biggest Loser's thirteenth season eliminated Mike Messina during Tuesday night's broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss competition's second episode.
History reveals fourth-season cast of 'Top Shot,' to debut Feb 14
January 10, 2012
History has revealed the identities of the 18 contestants who will be competing on the fourth season of Top Shot, which will premiere Tuesday, February 14 at 10PM ET/PT.
'Project Accessory' host Molly Sims announces she's pregnant
January 10, 2012
Molly Sims has announced she is pregnant.
Ben Flajnik: I stand by Blakeley Shea's aggressive 'Bachelor' behavior
January 10, 2012
Ben Flajnik disagrees with his bachelorettes and is defending Blakeley Shea's aggressive behavior during last night's cocktail reception in which she pursued extra one-on-one time with The Bachelor star despite already having a rose.
'The Bachelor' star Ben Flajnik cuts Jenna Burke and Shawn Reynolds
January 10, 2012
Ben Flajnik sent two The Bachelor bachelorettes packing during last night's broadcast of the ABC reality dating series' sixteenth season.
'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Kim Richards out of rehab
January 10, 2012
Kim Richards has checked out of rehab following more than one month of treatment for her alleged drinking problem.
'America's Got Talent' host Nick Cannon released from L.A. hospital
January 9, 2012
Nick Cannon's publicist says the "America's Got Talent" host has been released from a Los Angeles-area hospital after suffering mild kidney failure.
Fox: It's hard to imagine 'American Idol' without Ryan Seacrest
January 9, 2012
Fox has confirmed it wants to have host Ryan Seacrest continue with American Idol after his current $15 million-a-year contract expires at the end of the reality singing competition's upcoming eleventh season.
Fox acknowledges host Steve Jones may not return to 'The X Factor'
January 9, 2012
Fox has acknowledged The X Factor host Steve Jones isn't a lock to return for the new reality singing competition's second season.
Former 'The Bachelor' winner Sarah Brice engaged and expecting
January 9, 2012
Former The Bachelor bachelorette Sarah Brice has announced she is engaged and expecting a child.
Paula Abdul and boyfriend Jeff Bratton call their relationship quits
January 9, 2012
Paula Abdul is officially back on the market.
'Project Runway All Stars' judge Isaac Mizrahi gets married in NYC
January 7, 2012
"Project Runway All Stars" judge Isaac Mizrahi told a television audience this week he tied the knot in New York with longtime partner Arnold Germer.
'America's Got Talent' host Nick Cannon undergoes kidney operation
January 7, 2012
Nick Cannon said he successfully underwent a minor kidney operation in Los Angeles this week and is on the road to recovery.
NBC reveals advisors who will assist 'The Voice' musician coaches
January 6, 2012
NBC has announced the second season of The Voice will, similar to its first edition, utilize the talents of eight stars in the music industry to assist the show's musician coaches during its "battle" rounds.TNT orders new 'The Great Escape' reality competition show
January 6, 2012
TNT says it has ordered its first new reality competition series, "The Great Escape," with Rich Eisen to serve as host.
'Giuliana & Bill's fifth season to debut April 2 on The Style Network
January 6, 2012
Giuliana & Bill's fifth season will premiere on Monday, April 2 at 8PM ET/PT, The Style Network has announced.
Nick Cannon hoping to be discharged from hospital within two days
January 6, 2012
Nick Cannon's condition has improved to the point where he may soon be able to head home to his family after being hospitalized with "mild kidney failure" earlier this week.
'Teen Mom' star Amber Portwood getting evicted from her home
January 6, 2012
Amber Portwood has been evicted from her home.
Amber Tierney: Bachelor Ben Flajnik was more into himself than girls
January 5, 2012
Amber Tierney was one of the first seven bachelorettes The Bachelor star Ben Flajnik eliminated during Monday night's premiere of the ABC reality dating series' sixteenth season.
Former 'American Idol' finalist Brooke White expecting a baby girl
January 5, 2012
Former American Idol finalist Brooke White says she's on her way to accomplishing one of her biggest goals in life besides making it as a singer.
'Bachelor' suitor Monica Spannbauer's stepmom: She's not bisexual
January 5, 2012
The Bachelor bachelorette Monica Spannbauer's stepmother Sherry Ekberg is denying claims that her stepdaughter is lesbian or bisexual.
'Teen Mom 2' star Leah Messer reportedly engaged, pregnant again
January 5, 2012
Teen Mom 2 star Leah Messer is both engaged and pregnant again.
'America's Got Talent' host Nick Cannon transferred to L.A. hospital
January 5, 2012
"America's Got Talent" host Nick Cannon says he was transferred from a hospital in Aspen, Colo., to a medical facility in his hometown of Los Angeles.
Mario Lopez gets engaged to longtime girlfriend Courtney Mazza
January 4, 2012
Mario Lopez says he proposed last weekend to Courtney Mazza, his girlfriend of three years, in Mexico.
NBC formally reveals 'The Celebrity Apprentice's' fifth-season cast
January 4, 2012
While they already leaked out during the show's filming this past fall, NBC has officially revealed the identities of the 18 celebrities competing on The Celebrity Apprentice's fifth season, which will premiere Sunday, February 12 at 9PM ET/PT.
Kim Kardashian and her sisters to reportedly become Barbie dolls
January 4, 2012
Kim Kardashian and her sisters Kourtney Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian are reportedly going to become living Barbie dolls.
Nick Cannon hospitalized after suffering "mild kidney failure"
January 4, 2012
Nick Cannon, has been hospitalized in Aspen, Colo., after suffering "mild kidney failure," his pop-star wife Mariah Carey says.
'The Biggest Loser' votes off Ben Shuh in thirteenth-season premiere
January 4, 2012
The Biggest Loser's thirteenth season eliminated Ben Shuh during Tuesday night's broadcast of the NBC reality weight-loss competition's premiere episode.
Ben Flajnik: Lindzi Cox's good energy won her first impression rose
January 3, 2012
Ben Flajnik says giving The Bachelor bachelorette Lindzi Cox the first impression rose during last night's season premiere was basically a no-brainer because she had a solid set of obvious good qualities.
Simon Cowell returning to judging panel of U.K.'s 'Britain's Got Talent'
January 3, 2012
Simon Cowell has announced plans to return as a judge on the reality competition show "Britain's Got Talent" in the spring after a season-long absence.
Identity of Ben Flajnik's 'Bachelor' mystery woman reportedly revealed
January 3, 2012
The identity of the mysterious bachelorette who visits Flajnik during the course of The Bachelor's upcoming season has reportedly been disclosed.
'The X Factor' winner Melanie Amaro signs contract with Epic Records
January 3, 2012
Melanie Amaro has inked a recording contract with Epic Records, the record label which is under the leadership of The X Factor judge and music producer L.A. Reid.
'So You Think You Can Dance' dropping results show for next season
January 3, 2012
So You Think You Can Dance will be dropping its results show next season.
'The Bachelor' star Ben Flajnik eliminates his first seven bachelorettes
January 3, 2012
The Bachelor star Ben Flajnik eliminated his first seven bachelorettes during last night's premiere of the ABC reality dating series' sixteenth season.
Steven Tyler confirms engagement to longtime girlfriend Erin Brady
January 2, 2012
Steven Tyler's publicist confirmed Monday the rocker and "American Idol" judge is engaged to his longtime girlfriend Erin Brady.
Cee Lo Green slammed for changing lyric to John Lennon's 'Imagine'
January 2, 2012
Cee Lo Green says he "meant no disrespect" by changing a lyric when he sang John Lennon's pro-peace anthem "Imagine" in Times Square New Year's Eve.
Brandi Glanville's weekend marriage to Darin Harvey to be annulled
January 2, 2012
Brandi Glanville's weekend marriage to Darin Harvey will be annulled, according to the Mixed Martial Arts manager.
'American Idol' finalist James Durbin marries girlfriend Heidi Lowe
January 1, 2012
"American Idol" contestant James Durbin said he married longtime girlfriend Heidi Lowe on New Year's Eve in rural California.
'The X Factor' winner Melanie Amaro samples her namesake pizza
January 1, 2012
Melanie Amaro showed up unexpectedly at Scutto's Pizza and Pasta in Sunrise, Fla., on New Year's Eve to check out the "Melanie Amaro Pizza."
