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Reality TV News - February 2005
'The Amazing Race' host Phil Keoghan to embark on cross-country road trip
February 28, 2005
The Amazing Race host Phil Keoghan is about to embark on an amazing journey of his own. Beginning Wednesday, March 2, Keoghan will motor coast-to-coast on a 10-city 12-day cross-country tour intended to promote the new The Amazing Race 7 season and casting for next fall's The Amazing Race 8.
Media reports rife with talk of Jen Schefft's unlasting 'Bachelorette' love
February 28, 2005
One thing appears certain: Either Jen Schefft didn't find everlasting love on the third edition of ABC's The Bachelorette that concludes tonight, or several of the media's largest entertainment gossip outlets have all been snookered.
Ratings: Second 'Survivor: Palau' episode draws 21.6 million viewers
February 27, 2005
The second episode of CBS's Survivor: Palau once again crushed its ratings competition, dominating its time period in both viewers and all key demographics.
The Real World: Philly - Episode 23 summary
February 27, 2005
"Amazing Race, Real World Style," our episode summary for the twenty-third episode of MTV's The Real World: Philadelphia series, written by Mon Cherie, is now available.
The Bachelorette 3 - The Men Tell All summary
February 27, 2005
"The Men Tell All While Jen Doesn't Even Show," our episode summary for "The Men Tell All" episode of ABC's The Bachelorette 3, written by aliciabbrown, is now available.
'Queer Eye' to makeover Boston Red Sox player Kevin Millar
February 27, 2005
Kevin Millar, Boston's Red Sox baseman not known for his fashion sense, is in negotiations to appear on Bravo's "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy."
'Dog: The Bounty Hunter' associate sought for jumping bail
February 27, 2005
A Honolulu woman who appeared on the HBO television series "Dog: The Bounty Hunter" was being sought Sunday after allegedly jumping bail.
'Canadian Idol' audition tour reaches the Yukon Territory
February 26, 2005
The search for Canada's next singing sensation extends to the sub-arctic, as "Canadian Idol" holds auditions in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory.Julie Brown sues ABC's 'I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!' show
February 25, 2005
Former MTV hostess Julie Brown is suing the U.S. production company that made the ABC reality TV show "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!"
Ashlee Ashby becomes the fourth contestant to exit 'Survivor: Palau'
February 25, 2005
Adopting the law of the jungle as its own, Survivor: Palau's Ulong tribe prayed on its weak link during Thursday's second episode broadcast, voting out Ashlee Ashby, a 22-year-old Fitness counselor from Easley, SC who was "ready to go home."
Tara Dowdell becomes the sixth 'Apprentice 3' contestant to be fired
February 25, 2005
In a task that seemed tailor-made for The Apprentice 3's street smart Networth team, project manager Tara Dowdell's insistence at accomplishing her own goals rather than those of the client cost her team the victory -- and herself a shot at becoming the next apprentice.
Jay McCarroll wins first 'Project Runway', but hit series' future uncertain
February 24, 2005
In the finale of Bravo's Project Runway, which took place five months after the final three designers were chosen, small-town Pennsylvania boy Jay McCarroll, 29, was chosen as the winner based on a 12-piece show by each of the remaining designers during New York's Fashion Week.
'American Idol 4' eliminates its first four semifinalists
February 24, 2005
The fourth season of Fox's American Idol began in earnest this week, with Monday and Tuesday's first performance shows culminating in last night's Wednesday results show that eliminated of the four semifinalists (two male, two female) who received the least number of votes from home viewers of the competition.
Original 'American Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson to open first solo tour
February 24, 2005
Kelly Clarkson, winner of the first "American Idol" competition, is preparing to hit the road for her first solo headlining tour.
CBS refutes 'Survivor: Palau' contestant Wanda Shirk's "recasting" allegation
February 23, 2005
You have to give ousted Survivor: Palau contestant Wanda Shirk credit for one thing -- she certainly seems to know how to outwit, outplay, outlast her eliminated colleagues when it comes to maximizing her 15 minutes of post-show fame... even if it takes making some unsubstantiated outrageous allegations to do so.
'Newlyweds' star Jessica Simpson recovering from stomach virus
February 23, 2005
Pop star Jessica Simpson is back in her Los Angeles home after being treated for a stomach virus in Chicago where she was taping an "Oprah!" episode.
'Survivor: Palau' Episode 2 'State of the Spoiling'
February 23, 2005
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the second episode of Survivor: Palau is now available.
American Dream Derby - Finale episode summary
February 22, 2005
"Everything Is A-OK," our episode summary for the eighth and final episode of GSN's American Dream Derby, written by realitybites, is now available.
Survivor: Palau - Episode 1 summary
February 22, 2005
"Putting the 'E' in 'EPMB'," our episode summary for the premiere episode of Survivor: Palau, the tenth edition of CBS's Survivor series, written by FesterFan1, is now available.
The Apprentice 3 - Episode 5 summary
February 22, 2005
"Michael Must A-Go-Go," our episode summary for the fifth episode of the third edition of NBC's The Apprentice, written by PagongRatEater, is now available.
CBS sacrifices sweeps ratings to take shot at NBC's 'Contender' debut
February 22, 2005
NBC's "The Contender" will have tough competition from two established CBS hits when it premieres next month, Daily Variety said Tuesday.
Hackers steal 'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton's cell phone contact list
February 22, 2005
T-Mobile officials say someone took socialite Paris Hilton's list of famous phone numbers and personal information and posted it all online.Struggling Miss America pageant seeking to adopt reality show format
February 22, 2005
The Miss America pageant, dropped by ABC last year because of poor ratings, may be turned into a reality show to revive the sagging franchise.
Report: Charlie O'Connell to star as ABC's seventh 'Bachelor'
February 21, 2005
Has ABC cast another minor celebrity in the mold of The Bachelor 5's Jesse Palmer as the star of its next Bachelor installment? It has if the word of E! gossip columnist Kristin Veitch (who's historically delivered a mixed bag when it comes to Bachelor gossip) is to be believed.
The Real World: Philly - Episode 22 summary
February 21, 2005
"I Am Not Currently Dating Anyone," our episode summary for the twenty-second episode of MTV's The Real World: Philadelphia series, written by volsfan, is now available.
'Survivor: Palau' debuts to the show's biggest ratings in years, destroys 'Joey'
February 21, 2005
So much for the widely accepted idea that a "maturing" television show's ratings can't go anywhere but down as it hits double-digit seasons... as well as any lingering thoughts that NBC's Joey will ever prove itself a worthy inheritor of Friends' Thursday night time period.
'Apprentice 3' firee Danny Kastner desperately seeks to extend fame
February 19, 2005
The leisure-suited, guitar-strumming contestant fired in NBC's "The Apprentice's" New York boardroom by Donald Trump is writing songs about the show.
'Survivor: Palau' opens with a bang, sends two home then votes Jolanda Jones out
February 18, 2005
The tenth edition of CBS's Survivor series got off to a busy start last evening, with Survivor: Palau's premiere episode sending two of the show's record twenty contestants home before the castaways' tribal breakdowns were determined and ending with a third contestant, the losing Ulong tribe's Jolanda Jones, being voted out of the game due to her strong personality.
'American Chopper' stars sue over Trim Spa bike T-shirt
February 18, 2005
The bickering Teutuls -- Paul, Paul Jr. and Mike -- of TV's "American Chopper," have sued a company for infringing on their fame.
Original 'Top Model' winner Adrianne Curry miffed at prize improvement
February 18, 2005
UPN's hit reality show "America's Next Top Model" now offers its winners a modeling deal -- something making earlier winners rue their timing.
Michael Tarshi becomes the fifth 'Apprentice 3' contestant to be fired
February 18, 2005
After failing the previous two weeks, Michael Tarshi finally succeeded in getting himself fired from The Apprentice 3.
'American Idol 4' wraps auditions, reveals its 24 semifinalists
February 17, 2005
The fourth season of Fox's American Idol has now begun in earnest, with last night's broadcast ending the show's month-long audition phase by revealing the identities of the show's twenty-four semifinalists.
Report: Ashlee Simpson dating Lindsay Lohan's ex-boyfriend
February 17, 2005
Singer Ashlee Simpson is reported to be seeing a lot of pop rival Lindsay Lohan's ex-boyfriend, Wilmer Valderrama.
Rick Solomon buys Hollywood home with Paris Hilton sex tape money
February 17, 2005
Videotaping his sex romp with Paris Hilton has earned Rick Solomon $7 million, enough to buy a posh pad in the Hollywood Hills, "Celebrity Justice" reports.
'Survivor: Vanuatu' winner Chris Daugherty marries on Daytona Speedway's Victory Lane
February 16, 2005
After spending 39 days in the relative peace and tranquility of the tropical islands of Vanuatu, Survivor: Vanuatu winner Chris Daugherty wanted something different for his wedding. On Sunday, he got his wish.
'Survivor: Palau' Episode 1 'State of the Spoiling'
February 16, 2005
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the first episode of Survivor: Palau is now available.
TBS orders Pauly Shore 'Minding the Store' reality series
February 16, 2005
TBS ordered 10 episodes of a reality TV show that follows actor Pauly Shore as he tries to revive his family's Los Angeles comedy club and his own career.
Regis Philbin touts 'Survivor' Jeff Probst host as his 'Live' successor
February 16, 2005
Regis Philbin was just kidding when he touted "Survivor" host Jeff Probst as a guy who "would kill to sit here every day" as his talk-show successor.
Dispute delays 'Newlyweds' star Jessica Simpson's fitness video
February 16, 2005
A dispute about a personal trainer has jeopardized an exercise video actress/singer Jessica Simpson was to make for fitness company SpeedFIT.
American Dream Derby - Episode 7 summary
February 16, 2005
"Lots Of Guts, But No Glory," our episode summary for the seventh episode of GSN's American Dream Derby, written by realitybites, is now available.
The Apprentice 3 - Episode 4 summary
February 16, 2005
"Disgusting White Goop Versus The Slow-Motion Cucumber," our episode summary for the fourth episode of the third edition of NBC's The Apprentice, written by Estee, is now available.
'The Contender' boxer Najai Turpin commits suicide before the NBC show airs
February 15, 2005
Up-and-coming Philadelphia boxer Najai "Nitro" Turpin, 23, one of the sixteen contestants appearing on NBC's upcoming The Contender boxing reality-competition show, apparently committed suicide in a parked car on the Valentine's Day morning of February 14, 2005.
'American Idol 2' finalist Kimberley Locke gets engaged
February 15, 2005
U.S. recording artist Kimberley Locke says she is engaged to high school sweetheart Don Campbell, her publicist said Tuesday.
'Survivor' wannabe arrested and fired for audition tape stunt
February 15, 2005
An audition tape for CBS's "Survivor" has a Pennsylvania school bus driver facing charges and out of a job.
SI Swimsuit Model Search - Finale episode summary
February 14, 2005
"Idol-less Centerfolds," our episode summary for the finale episode of NBC's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Search, written by Devious Weasel, is now available.
The Amazing Race 6 - Finale episode summary
February 14, 2005
"Freddy and Kendra Just Won’t Stop Breeding," our episode summary for season finale broadcast of CBS's The Amazing Race 6, written by landruajm, is now available.
The Real World: Philly - Episode 21 summary
February 14, 2005
"I Don't Want to Work, I Just Want to Hate on Me Roomies All Day," our episode summary for the twenty-first episode of MTV's The Real World: Philadelphia series, written by Mon Cherie, is now available.
The Bachelorette 3 - Episode 5 summary
February 14, 2005
"Hometown Horrors." our episode summary for the fifth episode of ABC's The Bachelorette 3, written by sorgee, is now available.
Ozzy Osbourne: I bleeping hated 'The Osbournes' MTV show
February 14, 2005
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne says he would gladly give up the millions he made from TV "to be simple old Ozzy again," Classic Rock Magazine reported Monday.
'American Idol 2's Clay Aiken to guest star on NBC's 'Scrubs'
February 13, 2005
U.S. singer Clay Aiken will guest star as Kenny, the cafeteria worker. on the NBC-TV's comedy "Scrubs" Tuesday.
'Survivor' host Jeff Probst dishes about CBS's upcoming 'Survivor: Palau'
February 12, 2005
As he does before most Survivor seasons, Survivor host Jeff Probst met with the media on Thursday afternoon, teasing Reality TV World about Survivor: Palau's upcoming season and sharing some previously undisclosed details about the highly publicized "dramatic" new changes that viewers can expect to see in the upcoming tenth edition of the long-running CBS reality show.
'Survivor' host Jeff Probst gushes about his relationship with 'Vanuatu' girlfriend Julie Berry
February 12, 2005
Jeff Probst might sometimes come across as a bit of terse bulldog during his Survivor appearances, but one thing is becoming clear -- the long-time Survivor host is a sappy puppy dog when it comes to love.
Wickedly Perfect - Episode 5 summary
February 12, 2005
"The Yolk’s On You," our episode summary for the fifth episode of CBS's Wickedly Perfect, written by Bebo, is now available.
Kristen Kirchner becomes the fourth 'The Apprentice 3' candidate to be fired
February 11, 2005
One thing has become very clear about this season's edition of NBC's The Apprentice -- being project manager is an extremely "high risk, high reward" position. Continuing a four week run in which the project manager of the team that failed to win the episode's task was eliminated from the competition, Networth's Kristen Kirchner was fired during last night's broadcast of The Apprentice 3's fourth episode.
'Newlyweds' Jessica Simpson denies splitting with hubby Nick Lachey
February 11, 2005
U.S. pop star Jessica Simpson says rumors of a split with husband Nick Lachey are not true.
ABC planning unauthorized Donald Trump TV movie
February 10, 2005
ABC is making a movie on Donald Trump, the New York real-estate magnate turned reality TV star with his "The Apprentice" show, reports E! Online.Reality TV producer planning new Menudo reality competition show
February 10, 2005
Reality TV producer Ben Silverman wants to revive Menudo, the bilingual band that spawned Ricky Martin, through an "American Idol" kind of competition.
American Dream Derby - Episode 6 summary
February 10, 2005
"The Flirtatious Ones," our episode summary for the sixth episode of GSN's American Dream Derby, written by realitybites, is now available.
The Real World: Philly - Episode 20 summary
February 10, 2005
"Did everything stay in Fiji?," our episode summary for the twentieth episode of MTV's The Real World: Philadelphia series, written by volsfan, is now available.
Quadriplegic files discrimination lawsuit against 'The Apprentice'
February 9, 2005
A quadriplegic lawyer from St. Louis, Mo., has filed a federal lawsuit against Donald Trump's TV show "The Apprentice," saying it is discriminatory.
CBS reveals the identities of 'The Amazing Race 7' contestants
February 9, 2005
Fresh on the heels of last night's The Amazing Race 6 finale, CBS has announced the identities of the eleven couples who will compete on The Amazing Race 7, the next installment of the two-time Emmy Award-winning reality series that premieres Tuesday, March 1 at 9PM ET/PT.
'Spoiler Island' fantasy game launches for the 'Survivor: Palau' season
February 9, 2005
Reality TV World's Spoiler Island fantasy prediction game has opened for Survivor: Palau Episode 1 picks.
CBS orders two more 'Race' editions, begins casting for 'The Amazing Race 8' "family edition"
February 9, 2005
Capping off a busy day in which it also revealed the cast of the upcoming The Amazing Race 7, CBS announced today that it has ordered two more editions of The Amazing Race for broadcast during the 2005-2006 television season, with casting of The Amazing Race 8 -- a special "family edition" featuring teams of four -- beginning immediately.
Fantasia Barrino's sales falling short of previous 'American Idol' winners
February 9, 2005
The reality TV show "American Idol" pulled in a record 31 million viewers during its fourth season amid signs its power to sell CDs has diminished.
'Simple Life's Paris Hilton invites Prince Harry to birthday bash
February 9, 2005
Paris Hilton invited Britain's Prince Harry to her 24th birthday bash in Miami but the "wild" English royal said he first must ask his dad's permission.
'Engaged Models' Freddy Holliday and Kendra Bentley win 'The Amazing Race 6'
February 9, 2005
In a finale that left dissatisfied viewers struggling to determine which disliked team they would least mind seeing win, The Amazing Race 6's model/actor-filled season ended somewhat aptly -- with Freddy Holliday and Kendra Bentley, engaged models from Miami, FL, winning the sixth edition of the race around the world... but CBS quickly attempting to wash the bad taste away via an extended promo for The Amazing Race 7, which premieres in only three weeks and promises a model-free cast.
Tommy Lee went Greek during his 'Goes to College' reality show
February 9, 2005
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee's university experience -- filmed for an upcoming NBC reality series -- included a fraternity.
'Simple Life' star Nicole Richie engaged to disc jockey Adam Goldstein
February 9, 2005
"Simple Life" star Nicole Richie and Los Angeles-based disc jockey Adam Goldstein are engaged, Zap2it.com reports.
The Apprentice 3 - Episode 3 summary
February 9, 2005
"No Surprises Here," our episode summary for the third episode of the third edition of NBC's The Apprentice, written by aliciabbrown, is now available.
NBC reschedules 'The Contender' (again) for Sundays beginning March 13
February 8, 2005
No one knows if NBC's The Contender will score a ratings knockout when it finally premieres, but one thing is clear -- it certainly has the "float like a butterfly" part of boxing legend Muhammad Ali's strategy down. NBC has announced yet another scheduled change for the upcoming Mark Burnett-produced reality series -- its fifth for those keeping score at home.
UPN unveils 'America's Next Top Model 4' contestants
February 8, 2005
UPN has unveiled the identities of the wannabe models who will be competing on the upcoming "fourth cycle" of its popular America's Next Top Model reality series that premieres Wednesday, March 2 at 8PM/PT.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton reveals royal crushes
February 7, 2005
Hotel heiress and reality TV star Paris Hilton has said she has huge crushes on British princes William and Harry, the Sun reported Monday.
USA Network announces identities of 'Nashville Star 3' finalists
February 7, 2005
USA Network has announced the identities of the ten finalists who will be competing on the third season of its Nashville Star reality talent search series beginning Tuesday, March 1 at 10PM ET/PT.
The Amazing Race 6 - Episode 11 summary
February 5, 2005
"Oh Shut Up!," our episode summary for the eleventh episode of CBS's The Amazing Race 6, written by emydi, is now available.
American Dream Derby - Episode 5 summary
February 5, 2005
"Rise Of The Underdogs," our episode summary for the fifth episode of GSN's American Dream Derby, written by realitybites, is now available.
The Surreal Life 4 - Episode 4 summary
February 5, 2005
"Shattered Innocence (Mine), or Adrienne Bags a Brady," our episode summary for the fourth episode of VH1's The Surreal Life 4 reality series, written by ginger, is now available.
'American Idol' producers fooled by comic Chris Wylde
February 4, 2005
The rapping nanny featured on Fox TV's "American Idol" San Francisco auditions this week was actually a comic in disguise, the New York Post revealed.
Danny Kastner becomes the third 'Apprentice 3' candidate to be fired, Verna quits
February 4, 2005
Don't look now, but the members of The Apprentice 3's college-educated Magna corporation are dropping like flies -- but given who they're losing, it might be the best thing that could happen to them.
'American Idol' producers boosting security for judges
February 3, 2005
Producers of popular Fox TV show "American Idol" are boosting security for judges Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul.
Martha Stewart to star in her own NBC 'The Apprentice' series
February 2, 2005
Confirming earlier reports that NBC would be the network to land Mark Burnett's previously announced Martha Stewart The Apprentice-like reality show, NBC announced today that it had indeed signed a deal to air the series -- and that not only will the series be like The Apprentice, it will in fact be The Apprentice.
'Simple Life' star Paris Hilton won't face charges over porn video theft
February 2, 2005
Los Angeles prosecutors have decided not to nail billionaire hotel heiress Paris Hilton for allegedly vandalizing and stealing from a porn shop.
'Bachelorette' couple Meredith Phillips and Ian McKee announce breakup
February 2, 2005
So much for The Bachelorette's much-ballyhooed perfect relationship record. Last year's The Bachelorette 2 couple is no more, with Meredith Phillips and Ian McKee having announced yesterday that they have ended their relationship.
Bravo's 'Project Greenlight 3' to premiere on March 15
February 2, 2005
Project Greenlight 3, the third edition of the Emmy-nominated behind-the-scenes filmmaking series that formerly aired on HBO, will premiere on Bravo on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 9PM ET/PT.
Donald Trump to appear at 'The Apprentice 4's New York auditions
February 1, 2005
Billionaire Donald Trump prepared for auditions for the fourth season of his NBC reality show "The Apprentice" despite being a newlywed.
The Apprentice 3 - Episode 2 summary
February 1, 2005
"Napoleon Dynamited," our episode summary for the second episode of the third edition of NBC's The Apprentice, written by TeamJoisey, is now available.
Electrical utilities complain about NBC's 'Fear Factor' shock stunt
February 1, 2005
NBC "Fear Factor" contestants shocked themselves as they ran through wires hooked to a California substation and alarmed utility companies across America.
