Miscellaneous Reality TV News

Miscellaneous Reality TV News

Fox Cable shutting down Fox Reality Channel cable network
October 15, 2009
Fox Cable Networks has announced that Fox Reality Channel -- which launched in 2005 and is currently available in nearly 50 million homes -- will cease operations on March 31.
Report: PBS to air reality special featuring President Barack Obama
October 8, 2009
Even President Barack Obama has reportedly found his way onto reality television.
Mark Burnett and Sony reviving 'Fantasy Island' as a reality series
October 7, 2009
Mark Burnett is turning Fantasy Island into a reality (series).
U.K.'s 'Strictly Come Dancing' shaken up by dancer's use of racial slur
October 4, 2009
Professional dancer Anton Du Beke of the British TV series "Strictly Come Dancing" says he is not a racist despite calling TV star Laila Rouass a "Paki."
Mark Burnett to produce 36th Annual People's Choice Awards
September 24, 2009
Mark Burnett is adding to his awards show resume.
Report: Simon Cowell near new 'Idol' deal that will add U.S. 'X Factor'
September 24, 2009
Simon Cowell is reportedly close to finalizing a new deal to continue serving as an American Idol judge and also bring his The X Factor U.K. reality series stateside.
Report: Simon Cowell working on 'So You Think You Can Dance' rival
September 23, 2009
Simon Cowell reportedly wants to compete against So You Think You Can Dance.
'Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi shopping new 'Dropped' competition
September 17, 2009
Kara DioGuardi is apparently hoping to follow in the footsteps of fellow American Idol judges Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson and develop her own reality competition series.
'Intervention,' 'Idol' and 'Dance' win big at Creative Arts Emmy Awards
September 14, 2009
Kathy Griffin has been dethroned as reality royalty.
'Runway' guru Tim Gunn, 'Loser' trainer Bob Harper named 'Oz' experts
September 8, 2009
U.S. fashion guru Tim Gunn and fitness specialist Bob Harper signed on as guest contributors for the upcoming "The Dr. Oz Show," Sony Pictures Television said.