Miscellaneous Reality TV News
- March 2, 2006
The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, is reportedly in talks with Britain's Channel 4 to serve as host of a reality weight-loss TV program. - February 14, 2006
Banyan Productions, the producers of TLC's Trading Spaces, has announced that it has reached an agreement to produce a reality television series starring controversial National Football League player Terrell Owens.
- February 11, 2006
NBC has signed on to a U.S. version of Eurovision, a battle of the bands competition that helped launch Abba, Celine Dion and Katrina and the Waves. - February 10, 2006
The winner of HGTV's "Dream Home" says a huge federal tax bill is forcing him to part with the million dollar abode he won less than a year ago. - February 10, 2006
"Drumline" executive producer Dallas Austin is working LMNO productions to create a reality TV show revolving around marching bands. - February 9, 2006
The Arab version of "Pop Idol" has been judged too racy for Algerian TV. - February 6, 2006
Cable TV's A&E Network announced plans Monday to rebroadcast 17 episodes from HBO's "America Undercover" documentary series. - February 2, 2006
ABC has announced that it will be adding more reality TV programming to its lineup this spring, opting to fill the scheduling holes left by the upcoming finales of its Dancing with the Stars and The Bachelor reality shows with the return of Supernanny, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition hurricane recovery specials, and two new reality series called American Inventor and Miracle Workers.
- January 26, 2006
A dangerous stunt on "Fear Factor South Africa" ripped out half the hair from a contestant's head and left her hospitalized with a concussion. - January 24, 2006
Singer/actor Jamie Foxx says he's developing a TV show about helping fallen stars regain their star power.