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A Look Back: The 2007 Reality TV Year In Review
December 31, 2007
With 2007 drawing to a close, it's time to take a look back at the year that was. The following is Reality TV World's 2007 Reality TV Year In Review, a chronological listing of some of the past year's reality TV headlines, highlights, lowlights, and milestones.
'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest ready to find that special someone
December 29, 2007
"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest said recently he intends to find a romantic interest to provide balance in his life.
Clay Aiken spends Christmas visiting flood victims with UNICEF
December 26, 2007
Recording artist and UNICEF ambassador Clay Aiken spent Christmas with his mother and brother visiting flood victims in southeast Mexico.
Fox reveals 'American Idol's early seventh-season broadcast schedule
December 24, 2007
Fox has announced the entire early season broadcast schedule for American Idol's seventh season, from the outrageous auditions to when home viewers will cut the competition's semifinalists down to its 12 finalists.
Report: Jailed ex-'Idol' Jessica Sierra pregnant, hearing rescheduled
December 21, 2007
Just when it appeared the saga surrounding Jessica Sierra couldn't get any weirder, the jailed former American Idol fourth-season finalist is reportedly pregnant.
Ruben Studdard dropped by J Records, first ex-'Idol' champ let go
December 21, 2007
Ruben Studdard has reportedly become the first American Idol winner to be dropped by his record label.
'American Idol' producer talks about seventh-season format changes
December 19, 2007
American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe believes being successful doesn't mean you have to be stagnant.
Chris Daughtry's 'Daughtry' crowned the top-selling album of 2007
December 13, 2007
Chris Daughtry's 'Daughtry' crowned the top-selling album of 2007
'Idol' runner-up Blake Lewis' debut album sells 98,000 first-week units
December 13, 2007
Blake Lewis' debut album "Audio Day Dream" dropped at No. 10 on The Billboard 200 album sales chart after selling 98,000 copies during its initial week of release, according to Nielsen Soundscan data for the week ending December 9.
Fox announces second 'Idol Gives Back' charity event to air April 9
December 12, 2007
Fox has announced that American Idol will once again host an Idol Gives Back fund-raising event benefiting various U.S. and international charities, with the live two-hour concert and fundraiser scheduled to air Wednesday, April 9 at 8PM ET (PT tape-delayed).