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Reality TV News - May 2004
'Real World New Orleans' castmember Kelly Limp marries actor Scott Wolf
May 31, 2004
Former The Real World: New Orleans castmember Kelly Limp and actor Scott Wolf, best known for his role on Fox's Party Of Five series, were married this weekend.
'Apprentice' Bill Rancic no longer dating 'Bachelor 3' finalist Jen Schefft, now seeing Amy Henry
May 31, 2004
The big cross-network romance of Apprentice and Bachelor reality stars is over... only to have been apparently replaced by some Apprentice intra-show romance.
American Idol - Gay Idol Journal, "Live From The Red Carpet"
May 30, 2004
Thought Larry Johnson's Gay Idol Journal commentary was over just because American Idol's season was over? Think again -- Reality TV World arranged for Larry to attend American Idol's live season finale, where he wrote his own unique commentary on that greatest of showbiz spectacles -- the classic red carpet arrivals!
NBC's 'The One That Got Away' reality special to air Monday, May 31
May 29, 2004
NBC has announced that it will air The One That Got Away, a new two-hour reality romance special, on Monday, May 31 at 9PM ET/PT. Previously announced as Little Black Book, the series will follow bachelor Skipper Kress as he seeks to rekindle a relationship with one of seven former girlfriends competing for his heart.
American Idol - Gay Idol Journal, "Week 11"
May 29, 2004
Larry Johnson, a comedy writer currently working for Disney TV, has posted the eleventh and final installment of his weekly American Idol Gay Idol Journal diva rant, an exclusive to the RealityTVWorld American Idol message boards.
Clay AIken's 'Solitaire' / 'The Way' drops from #1 on U.S. charts after 9 weeks
May 29, 2004
After another long streak atop the U.S. charts, Clay Aiken's second single, 'Solitaire' / 'The Way', came up a week short of his first single -- or maybe three weeks short.Fox cancels 'Seriously, Dude, I'm Gay' reality special
May 29, 2004
Is it just us, or are Fox's cancellation announcements more interesting than its upcoming schedule (save for The Casino)?
Fantasia Barrino bests Diana DeGarmo by 1.3 million votes to win 'American Idol 3'
May 27, 2004
In the "Battle of the Teens" on the season finale of Fox's American Idol 3, 19-year-old Fantasia Barrino, the last remaining member of the show's "Three Divas," defeated 16-year-old Diana DeGarmo to become the third "American Idol" selected by the show.
NBC head Jeff Zucker says NBC "made a mistake" by dropping 'The Restaurant'
May 26, 2004
Is this merely admitting a mistake? Or is it appeasing a superstar producer? Or were there other forces at work behind the scenes?
'Bachelor' Bob Guiney becomes engaged to ABC soap opera star Rebecca Budig
May 25, 2004
We finally know what Bob Guiney, the egoistical star of ABC's The Bachelorette and The Bachelor 4, was seeking in his ideal mate: someone with a full-time publicist. No wonder Estella Gardinier and Kelly Jo Kuharski didn't even merit an engagement ring.
'American Idol' to assign additional voting phone numbers for finale... but will it matter?
May 25, 2004
Attempting to quell the ongoing controversy over the program's voting system, the producers of FOX's American Idol have announced that Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo, the two finalists left competing for this season's Idol title, will have additional voting phone numbers allocated to them for the show's finale voting. FOX had also previously announced that as it did last year, the finale's voting period would also be extended from two hours to four hours.
The Bachelor 5 - Finale Episode summary
May 25, 2004
"Jesse's Girls," our episode summary for the two-hour season finale episode of ABC's fifth edition of its The Bachelor series, written by MTW1961, is now available.
American Idol - Gay Idol Journal, "Week 10"
May 25, 2004
Larry Johnson, a comedy writer currently working for Disney TV, has posted the tenth installment of his weekly American Idol Gay Idol Journal diva rant, an exclusive to the RealityTVWorld American Idol message boards.
FOX to air second 'The Swan' edition as part of fall schedule
May 25, 2004
Couldn't get enough of The Swan? Well don't get too upset, because as part of last week's unveiling of its 2004-2005 schedule, FOX announced that it will air a second installment of the series as part of its fall programming slate.
NBC exiles 'The Restaurant' return to Saturday evenings
May 24, 2004
Apparently all is fair in love, war, and television scheduling as far as NBC is concerned.
'Apprentice 2' continues NYC filming... and challenge details continue to leak
May 24, 2004
Filming a reality-TV show -- especially a hit like The Apprentice 2 -- in the media capital of the world, New York City, has led to an unprecedented amount of information becoming public during filming ... at least, unprecedented for a Mark Burnett show. In particular, a product placement (a specialty of executive producer Burnett), created a bizarre scene in just the third challenge of the show.
FOX cancels plans to broadcast remaining 'Playing It Straight' episodes this summer
May 21, 2004
So much for FOX's previously announced plans to broadcast the remaining unaired episodes of its canceled Forever Eden and Playing It Straight reality series as part of its Summer 2004 programming slate.
FOX announces remaining 'Forever Eden' episodes will not air this summer
May 21, 2004
So much for FOX's previously announced plans to broadcast the remaining unaired episodes of its canceled Forever Eden and Playing It Straight reality series as part of its Summer 2004 programming slate.
CBS contemplating holding 'The Amazing Race 5' until September 2004 to cut costs
May 21, 2004
Looks like CBS may be coming around to our opinion after all. Took them long enough.
Fifth 'Bachelor' ends with Jesse Palmer drafting Jessica Bowlin to be his girl
May 20, 2004
If anyone watching last night's finale of ABC's The Bachelor had a deja vu feeling, they certainly weren't alone.
Jasmine Trias exits 'American Idol', Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo to compete in final showdown
May 20, 2004
In Tuesday's penultimate performance episode of American Idol, each of the three remaining contestants performed three songs -- one of her own choosing, one chosen by the Idol judges, and one selected by this week's guest judge, veteran music producer Clive Davis. Then, during Wednesday's live results show, it was announced that Jasmine Trias was eliminated from the American Idol competition.
'For Love Or Money 4' to air as part of NBC's 2004-05 midseason schedule
May 19, 2004
As part of the introduction of its new prime-time schedule for the 2004-05 season on Monday, NBC announced that For Love Or Money 4, a fourth edition of the popular reality dating show which debuted last summer, will air as one of the network's midseason series.
NBC moves this fall's fourth 'Average Joe' edition to Tuesdays at 8PM
May 19, 2004
As part of the introduction of its new prime-time schedule for the 2004-05 season on Monday, NBC announced that this fall's upcoming fourth installment of its Average Joe series will move from the program's previous Mondays at 10PM time period to Tuesdays at 8PM ET/PT.
'The Amazing Race 6' to air as part of 2004 CBS fall lineup
May 19, 2004
CBS revealed its 2004-2005 primetime schedule this morning, and there was both good news and bad news for fans of its Emmy Award-winning The Amazing Race program.
Distorted 'American Idol' voting due to an overtaxed American phone grid?
May 18, 2004
After the shocking ousters of favored contestants LaToya London and Jennifer Hudson, leaving three less-talented teenagers in pursuit of victory in Fox's American Idol 3, a review of Idol's voting system was probably to be expected. What wasn't expected was the degree of chaos and error present in the system as currently constituted -- and the fact that the Idol producers have been aware of the problems for a long time but seem instead to have embraced the windfall that the chaos creates for one of Idol's sponsors.
NBC schedules 'The Contender' for heavyweight showdown with FOX's 'American Idol'
May 18, 2004
Fresh off this winter's successful strategy of moving producer Mark Burnett's The Apprentice series to Thursdays at 9PM versus television's top-ranked CSI series after Apprentice was pummeled in its originally scheduled Wednesday 8PM time period by FOX's American Idol, NBC and Mark Burnett have announced that they want a rematch -- and this time they'll be bringing another of Burnett's new shows, his much-hyped The Contender series, to the showdown.
CBS orders sixth 'The Amazing Race' edition
May 18, 2004
In a move that has pleasantly surprised long-suffering The Amazing Race fans used to wondering whether each actively airing edition of the lacklusterly-rated show will be the last, CBS has already ordered a sixth edition of the series, despite the fact that the fifth installment will not
NBC pulls 'The Restaurant' from its May sweeps schedule, series to return in June
May 17, 2004
NBC has discovered that not everything reality TV uber-producer Mark Burnett touches magically turns to gold.FOX to air two-hour 'Seriously, Dude, I'm Gay' reality special on June 7
May 17, 2004
No, it's not the return of the network's pulled Playing It Straight series that many reality viewers have been waiting for, but it's close. FOX has announced that it has partnered with the folks behind last winter's smash hit My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance fake wedding series to create a new practical joke reality special titled Seriously, Dude, I'm Gay.
FOX begins casting calls for Richard Branson's 'Apprentice'-like 'Branson's Quest For The Best' series
May 17, 2004
FOX and Richard Branson have begun conducting the first round of casting calls for the British billionaire's still untitled reality show in which he'll search for "an extraordinary individual who has the right stuff" to follow in his footsteps. Operating under the new working title of The Billionaire: Branson's Quest For The Best, the previously titled Branson's Big Adventure conducted open casting calls in Boston and Salt Lake City this past weekend, with additional casting calls scheduled to take place this week in Seattle, New York City, and San Francisco, and nearly a dozen more cities to follow
The Bachelor 5 - Episode 6 summary
May 17, 2004
"The One With A Stalker," our episode summary for the sixth episode of ABC's fifth edition of its The Bachelor series, written by Breezy, is now available.
The Bachelor 5 - The Women Tell All summary
May 17, 2004
"Taking Out The Trash," our episode summary for The Women Tell All episode of ABC's fifth edition of its The Bachelor series, written by sassycowgirl, is now available.
'All-Star' Rupert Boneham wins million dollar viewer prize, as 'Survivor 9' heads for Vanuatu
May 14, 2004
In the wrap-up to Survivor: All-Stars, fourth-place finisher Rupert Boneham was awarded $1 million thanks to his popularity with the majority of the viewing audience.
Survivor: All-Stars - Finale and Reunion summary
May 14, 2004
"In An Alternate Universe, Jenna Won and That Sucked Too," our episode summary for the grand finale and reunion show broadcast of CBS' Survivor: All-Stars, written by landruajm, is now available.
NBC's 'The Apprentice 2' begins filming in NYC... and spoilers begin leaking
May 13, 2004
It looks like NBC and Mark Burnett are discovering that it's a little more difficult to keep the secrets of a smash-hit reality show under wraps when you're filming on the island of Manhattan as opposed to a remote island halfway around the world.
'Idol 2' finalist Kimberley Locke's CD 'One Love' debuts at #16 in U.S. charts
May 13, 2004
Looks like Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard weren't the only stars produced by American Idol 2.
Second 'American Idol 3' vote stunner: LaToya London out, while three teens remain
May 13, 2004
Is this really American Idol 3 -- or is it really American Juniors 2?
American Idol - Gay Idol Journal, "Week 9"
May 13, 2004
Larry Johnson, a comedy writer currently working for Disney TV, has posted the ninth installment of his weekly American Idol Gay Idol Journal diva rant, an exclusive to the RealityTVWorld American Idol message boards.
'Apprentice' finalist Nick Warnock denies accepting Oakland Raiders position
May 12, 2004
Someone throw a flag at the Oakland Raiders for a false start -- in a statement released on Tuesday, the NFL team acknowledged that Raiders CEO Amy Trask had been "premature" in previously announcing that former The Apprentice contestant Nick Warnock had been hired by the team as a luxury suite salesperson.
'Survivor: All-Stars' finale averages 24.8 million viewers, over 28 million watch Rob's marriage proposal
May 12, 2004
Survivor All-Stars had to deal with the difficult task of airing versus the final episodes of NBC's departing Friends series the last few weeks, but that still didn't stop the hit CBS series from ending its own season with a bang.
CBS begins accepting applications for 'Survivor 10'
May 12, 2004
As announced by Survivor host Jeff Probst during Sunday evening's Survivor: All-Stars reunion broadcast, CBS has begun accepting applications for the tenth installment of Survivor.
The Bachelor 5 - Episode 5 summary
May 12, 2004
"Trish's Diary," our episode summary for the fifth episode of ABC's fifth edition of its The Bachelor series, written by buckeyegirl, is now available.
ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' exploits dubious means to dodge taxes
May 11, 2004
Notice to politicians crying for more tax money: you might want to start by examining the House of Mouse.
Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan: potential 'American Idol 4' guest judges?
May 11, 2004
Goodbye, Monterey Pop ... hello, American Idol?
American Idol - Gay Idol Journal, "Week 8"
May 10, 2004
Larry Johnson, a comedy writer currently working for Disney TV, has posted the eighth installment of his weekly American Idol Gay Idol Journal diva rant, an exclusive to the RealityTVWorld American Idol message boards.
'Survivor All-Stars' contestants record video pitches for $1 million audience prize
May 10, 2004
As promised by Survivor host Jeff Probst on the live reunion show, each of the 18 participants in Survivor: All-Stars has recorded a video giving reasons why he or she should be awarded the $1 million prize that goes to the viewers' choice of the survivor who was deemed most worthy of the money. Not surprisingly, the pitches for the money ranged from charitable to desperate.
Amber Brkich wins 'Survivor: All-Stars', gets engaged to runner-up Rob Mariano
May 10, 2004
The beneficiary of heavy resentment regarding the manner in which her alliance and Final Two partner -- and now fiance -- Rob Mariano played the game, Survivor: The Australian Outback's Amber Brkich emerged as the champion and $1 million winner during last night's Survivor: All-Stars finale on CBS.
'Survivor All-Star' Jenna Lewis weds 21-year-old male model
May 10, 2004
Jenna Lewis might not be a pop star, but that doesn't mean that she can't marry like one. As reported on Sunday's finale of CBS's Survivor: All-Stars, Jenna Lewis, who finished third in All-Stars, was married last weekend (May 1-2) in Las Vegas. Apparently Jenna, unlike Survivor lovebirds Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich, who became engaged on the finale following a seven-month relationship, and Ethan Zohn and Jenna Morasca, who have been dating for almost a year, believes in love at first sight.
CBS to air 'Survivor: America's Tribal Council' special on May 13
May 10, 2004
Despite Survivor: All-Stars and Friends both having broadcast their respective season and series finales during the last four days, the hotly contested May sweeps period is still ongoing -- which means both NBC and CBS have some more ratings stunts left to attempt in their quest for additional Nielsen ratings points.
NFL's Oakland Raiders hire 'Apprentice' loser Nick Warnock
May 8, 2004
Looks like finalists Bill Rancic and Kwame Jackson weren't the only contestants on NBC's The Apprentice to hear the words, "you're hired" after the show.
'Survivor: All Stars' Finale Episode 'State of the Spoiling'
May 8, 2004
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the finale episode of Survivor: All Stars is now available.
'American Idol 3' CD sells only 55% of 'Idol 2' units in debut but places #10
May 8, 2004
At least one of the following is true: (1) the American Idol franchise on the wane; (2) the Idol 3 cast is less appealing than the Idol 2 cast; or (3) soul classics are less appealing to the Idol audience than love songs or greatest moments. But which one(s)?
Clay AIken's 'Solitaire' / 'The Way' leads U.S. singles sales for seventh straight week
May 7, 2004
If Shakespeare had written about Clay Aiken instead of Richard III, we might have had the line, "Airplay! Airplay! My kingdom for some airplay!"
Tom Buchanan becomes the fourteenth contestant to be booted from 'Survivor: All-Stars'
May 7, 2004
Leaving no doubt that "Big Tom" was a "Big Dope" when it came to Survivor gameplay, Tom Buchanan fell victim to Rob Mariano's "manipulation" (although outsmarting a bowl of rice might have been a bigger challenge for Rob) and became the fourteenth contestant to be voted out of Survior: All-Stars.
Brawl between NBC's 'The Contender' and FOX's 'The Next Great Champ' heats up
May 6, 2004
Boxing matches are known for their embarrassing pre-fight "brawls," which typically take place at press conferences and weigh-ins. It looks like the boxing-focused TV shows will follow in their footsteps.
George Huff becomes the eighth 'American Idol' finalist to be eliminated
May 6, 2004
American Idol got into the swing of things Tuesday night, as the remaining five finalists performed songs from the Big Band Era. During last night's live results show, it was announced that George Huff was eliminated from the American Idol competition after receiving the fewest votes. On Tuesday night, Huff sang "What A Wonderful World" and "Cheek To Cheek." The eighth finalist to be eliminated from the competition, Huff will return to his hometown of New Orleans, LA. Only four finalists remain, one of whom will be the next American Idol!
Bunim-Murray's 'Starting Over' reality show adds a newborn to its cast
May 5, 2004
NBC Enterprises' daytime series Starting Over will welcome the youngest reality cast member ever later this month, when one of the housemates on the nationally syndicated daily series gives birth to a bouncing baby girl.
UPN to air 'America's Next Top Model 2' special on May 11
May 5, 2004
The May sweeps ratings period is here, and so for UPN, that means broadcasting an update special of the network's top-ranked show of the season -- last winter's America's Next Top Model 2 series. Titled America's Next Top Model: The Runway Ahead the one-hour special, airing Tuesday, May 11 at 9PM ET/PT and repeating Wednesday, May 12 at 9PM ET/PT, will provide viewers with an update as to what life is now like for series winner Yoanna House as well as the program's eleven other beautiful competitors.
'Survivor: All Stars' Episode 14 'State of the Spoiling'
May 5, 2004
Our 'State of the Spoiling' summary for the fourteenth episode of Survivor: All Stars is now available.
Survivor: All-Stars - Episode 13 summary
May 4, 2004
"A Chapera Surprise," our episode summary for the thirteenth episode of CBS' Survivor: All-Stars, written by anotherkim, is now available.
The Bachelor 5 - Episode 4 summary
May 4, 2004
"A Tale Of Four Fateful Trips," our episode summary for the fourth episode of ABC's fifth edition of its The Bachelor series, written by SilverStar, is now available.
Dutch courts rule that 'Big Brother' does not steal from 'Survivor'
May 4, 2004
No wonder television schedules are full of copycat shows.
Brad Cotter wins USA Network's 'Nashville Star'
May 3, 2004
The final votes have been tallied, and America has chosen 33-year-old Brad Cotter as this season's winner of USA Network's Nashville Star.
Mad Mad House - Finale Episode summary
May 1, 2004
"It's a Mad Mad World And We're Just Living In It," our episode summary for the two-hour season finale episode of the Scifi Channel's Mad Mad House, written by Swami, is now available.
American Idol - Gay Idol Journal, "Week 7"
May 1, 2004
Larry Johnson, a comedy writer currently working for Disney TV, has posted the seventh installment of his weekly American Idol Gay Idol Journal diva rant, an exclusive to the RealityTVWorld American Idol message boards.
Fox prepares 'The Casino' without product placements or sponsorships
May 1, 2004
Reality TV superproducer Mark Burnett (Survivor, The Apprentice, The Restaurant) may be the best in reality TV at product placements, but he's finally found a subject he can't sell: gaming.
