Reality TV Updates - July 7, 2011

Big Brother

Started tonight, epic! This will be a great season. See my Premiere play-by-play here

Master Chef

I am loving the attitudes emerging. I am not a fan of Suzy, she is way too cocky. Still miss Max. I am hoping for some more interesting challenges soon. We will see.

SYTYCD

Was shocked to see Ryan and Ricky in the bottom 3 couples, but was not shocked to see Ashley and Chris go home. My personal favourites are Ryan, Jess, Tadd, Melanie. It is still early, we shall see.

SYTYCD Canada

We got our Top 20 reveal this week. See results here. I am pretty excited about a few of these dancers, and a few I am indifferent about. We will see once they start performing. Learn more about each dancer here.

Hells Kitchen

Returns this month, I am so excited, I can't seem to get enough of Chef Ramsey, and he is really too nice on Masterchef.

Love in the Wild

I really love this show. I know it is silly, but it's fun. I was glad with who went home... no I can't think of their names, but surfer dude and plastic surgery stalker. I was sad to see some couples split but think that it will make the show more interesting since connections are being made and jealousy is going to kick in!

Bachelorette

I saw tabloids while in Seattle for the 4th of July... Emily Maynard is split from Brad Womack, big surprise, and she is likely the next Bachelorette... man oh man, they should bring Bentley on HA HA! Also read that Ashley was spotted with JP - not sure if this means he was chosen or not, I hope not, I like him too much to see him with HER! Also read that Ashley is heart broken when the final man ends up having a girlfriend back home? Just tabloid reads, who knows how true they are.

This Monday, after a week off for 4th of July, we will see another episode of the Bachelorette as well as an interview Chris Harrison does with Emily regarding her break up with Brad. Maybe we will get an announcement that she will be the next Bachelorette - seems odd to do two in a row, usually there are more Bachelor's - we shall see.

Bachelor Pad

Season 2 casting has started up but not without controversy... Craig Robinson was sexually harassed by a female producer and will no longer be on the show.

We also discovered who was cast for season 2, but with 3 missing names, since they were still on this season. We now know two of those men are William Holman and Blake Julian. I had hoped for those two along with JP - but as it stands he may have "won" Ashley - booo!

The Voice

Well, I predicted Javier would win and he did. I really loved Beverly, Bicci and Xenia though.... season 2 is already in the works, though the rumour mill was high about which judges will return. Christina Agulieria, no surprise, was the diva most uncertain to return... but apparently all 4 have resigned yay! I do enjoy the show. They are going on a mini tour this summer.

Jersey Shore

August 4th the 4th season (Italy) will premiere, but in the meantime, the 5th season is being filmed at seaside. The latest is that Vinny was home sick and left the show for good. Who knows! This show is a guilty pleasure. I mean Big Brother is my obsession but this show - I hate it but I can't not watch it - - grrrr.... I just hate how these people can be rich and famous - - - for being idiots!

Undercover Boss

I watched this a lot to start, then stopped. I watched the Johnny ROckets one last week or the week before and really loved it. I think I am more interested in the ones where I know the company, or it is an interesting aspect of the job to watch.

Expedition Impossible

I had planned to not watch this but I did, and it was ok. Very much like Amazing Race, which is fine, but I stopped watching that a couple season ago after years of devotion. Now, it is more a background show as I blog or fold laundry. Sad eh? Maybe I am just jealous I can't travel to these places... or perhaps I just can't connect with the contestents anymore... it always seems the same "type-cast" though that could be said of any show I suppose. I was glad the Latin Persuasion went home, they were annoying and dumb. The Mom's weren't a big surprise to leave either.

Any Shows I am Missing?

Agree? Disagree with me? Please comment below!

Reality TV Updates - Feb 2011

Lot's starting soon, and some ending soon... here are my updates and thoughts on Everything Reality TV... My last post had details on my overall thoughts for all the shows.

The Bachelor

I still see Brad as Mr. Zero Personality... and can see him with Emily if she opens up. My fave is Chantal and I want her to NOT be chosen so she can be the next Bachelorette - she is hot, fun, emotional, quirky and would make a great Bachelorette season! Thoughts?

I was SO SO SO SO SO Glad Michelle FINALLY went home! She is insane and I have no idea how or why he kept her for so long!

As I said last time Michelle is crazy, Shawntal is pretty rad, Emily is sweet but Chantal is my fave.


Jersey Shore

Finally, no more Sammi & Ronnie... I HATE them together.. it was awesome seeing Sammi out with Deena and Ronnie and Pauly walk by and Sammi is all "he's with a girl" (not even close) so she goes all ho-bag... Those two are dangerously volatile and I hope they stay apart.

American Idol

I skipped a bumnch of auditions (they are still on PVR but I simply don't have time to watch them all) but I did watch Hollywood episode one and was sad to see a few faves go home already, but relieved to see a few annoying singers go home. Honestly - before the live shows I don't care much if I miss a few shows.

Survivor - Redemption Island


THIS WEEK!!!! Rob vs Russell - - - - Go Russell!

America's Next Top Model


I am indifferent, I will watch it but I imagine it will be same old same old.

Amazing Race

I haven't watched in a few seasons, partly due to time/day and partly due to lack of interest... but all of the "past favourites" return this season and so I am excited to check it out.

DWTS & SYTYCD

THey need to plan it so we are never with out a dance show... and the new one with Paula Abdul doesn't count!

Other Gossip:

Will Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul work together again? THey have talked about it, but who knows if/when it will happen.

Jersey Shore's Ronnie not on 4th season? Because of assault charges (during filming of first season) he may not be able to get a VISA to go to Italy for filming of the 4th season. His pre-trial is scheduled for March 7th but "Any person applying for a Visa to Italy must have their case fully adjudicated." Honestly, I'd rather have him there than Sammi.... but as long as they aren't BOTH there I will be happy.

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See more from my last post here

Reality TV Updates & Finale Updates for other great shows.

It's been a few weeks and a few finale's so allow me to update.

Survivor

First of all, I have been Team Russell since last season. He should have won it last season and he or Pavarti should have won it thise season, preferably him. The people playing the "All-Stars" should have been more willing to recognize and vote for Russel because o fhis mad-skillz. I am tired of the "boo-hoo play nice" speeches - Survivor people - SURVIVOR! He always wins America's choice - he would fair better in a show where American votes - but as mentioned on the reunion show, that is not how Survivor is based. Sandra was the only one I did NOT want to win and she did and it sucks. I really have no interest in Survivor anymore. 20 seasons and I am fed up with seeing great players lose.

America's Next Top Model

I wasn't happy with the finalists but by the finale it was clear Kristen would win. She was winning all the top photos and all the competitions and although I think she is way too skinny, she did look good with her extensions / slick back and I think she will do well in the business.

American Idol

Finale this week. I am Team Lee DeWyze. Originally I was torn between Casey and Crystal with Mike as 3rd place but at some point, and I am not even sure when, Lee took the lead. Now between him and Crystal I would much rather see him win - he has what "idol" needs. Crystal is a great artist but she isn't an "idol" she will be the kind of idol that you never reall yhear about because she goes indie with her very uniqe sound. Lee has what it takes to make it big and has the sound the world craves.

DWTS

I wasn't surprised to See Ochocinco go home, in fact I was surprised he was still around. I want Evan to win and if not, Erin. NOT NICOLE! She is a pussycat doll, she has been dancing with other girls, chairs and poles for years. She is a dancer. Not a contestent. Just my opinion but I'd hate to see her win. YES she is good - but not what this show is about - I would rather see growth!

Celebrity Apprentice

Finale tonight - I think Holly will win but I'd rather see Bret win. No comment until I watch it then I will edit this post to reflect the results. I was too hooked on Lost Finale to watch Celebrity Apprentice yet.

Amazing Race

I was happy with results though I barely kept track after Jeff & Jordan went home. I still think I'd love to go on that show with my friend - her and I would rock - we are both judgemental, innovative, creative, sweet talkers who would be everyone's archnemisis. People would love to hate us and we'd manipulate our way to win... or get drunk and laugh trying.

Fresh Meat II

I have three episodes on my PVR, it's an MTV Show no one really watches but it was filmed locally and is based off of a Road Rules Challenge kind of idea. Lot's of drama - I am still anti-Wes though I don't like Kenny either and they are the "two leaders" from what I last saw - again - I am pretty far behind so we shall see what's progressed when I catch up this week.

OTHER SHOW FINALES

Grey's Anatomy

I was so tired from going out with some girlfriends to see the late showing of "Letters to Juliet" and when I got home my PVR didn't tape Grey's *gasp* my long time friend and ex-roomie hooked me up with a website to see streaming video and tv and I was able to watch Grey's *phew* I immediately woke up and was alert the entire adrenaline pumping episode. The first 5 minutes had me hooked and my heart was racing with anticipation the entire 2 hours. I bawled the last half hour at least and feared the worst the entire viewing. I am anxious for next season and although I think I bawled more last season and also more Private Practive Finale last week - this one was definately a cry-fest.

Private Practice

Dell is my favourite character, and he just got into Med School and Betsy, his daughter just lost her crack-whore momma. When he had his talk with Betsy about "bad things" I was bawling and hoping it was just a precautionary measure and he would be fine. When he wasn't - I lost it - for long after the show was over. Even now I am sad just remembering.

Lost

After years of confusion tonight's episode left me still confused. Although when I explained it to someone else, somehow it made sense.

Read my complete review and lins to others reviews here.

Reality TV Summer 2010

there are a lot of new shows coming up See my Reality TV Summer Preview Here

Reality TV Updates - March 21-26, 2010

Here are my thoughts on this week's reality television shows that I follow...

Amazing Race

I still haven't watched the episode. I was spoiled on twitter that Jeff & Jordan go home and honestly, I have no intereste to watch it anytime soon.... in fact, I almost don't want to watch at all. I grew very little attachment to anyone but them. In fact, I hadn't watched the past couple seasons as I felt burned out from the whole show, the big brother pair were the only reason I decided to tune in again and give it a try. I am sure I will get to it, we shall see, my Sunday line-up is pretty full, I may cut it out all together til the finale.

Dancing with the Stars

I have never watched a whole season of this. This will be my first. My first impression... they use the term "stars" very loosely....

Though I caught a few episodes here and there of paste seasons, for some reason I never stayed hooked. Like Amazing Race took Big Brother fan faves and put them on the show, DWTS took Jake, the most recent Bachelor and made him a dancing contestent... way to cross-over reality tv with reality tv eh?

I love Jake's dancer Chelsie from SYTYCD and I am also interested to see how Octo-mom Kate Gosselin does, she irritates me beyond belief. No elimination til next week, but I predict Chad Ochocinco and/or Buzz Aldrin would be first to go due to poor dancing.. then again, the show is based on votes right? So really, it doesn't matter how you dance if you have fans ha ha

I really like Evan Lysacek and predict he will do well because he has athleticism and also because he is a USA fave after bringing home a gold medal at the recent Vancouver Winter Olympics. Niecy Nash is annoying but I LOVE her outlook for big women and hope she sticks around long enough to keep spreading that message!

Time will tell, one dance can't convince me either way on any dancer.

Stay TuneD!

American Idol

Finally, Paige went home! If she hadn't I would have stopped watching otherwise.... she should have gone home 2 weeks ago in my opinion!

There are a few more who need to be weeded out so we can get to the winners. My opinions have changed from auditions, to first few weeks to now.

A few greats have gone and a few not.so.rgeats remain.... Lee and Didi hadn't stood out early on but do now to me. Andrew Garcia was a fave in auditions and is less so now.

I still love Casey... and Siobhan is surprising me.

It's still hard to call... after seeing who America sent home too soon it's impossible to call a winner, but I love Casey and Siobhan at this stage.... Katie to go next.... then maybe Tim... or vice versa.

America's Next Top Model

This show is so annoying. Ren was the only half-decent, non-drama girl and she is gone... sucks she succumbed to the house drama.... those girls are ANNOYING! Next week look interesting.... I feel like I did the first weeks of American Idol, let's fast forward a few weeks and weed out the crap.

Alasia has GOT to go OMG and Angelea and Brenda - - - kick them out.... from who is left I do like Simone though I find her awkwardly pagenty and Raina I keep changing my mind on.... it's too early still, and the editing on this show makes me mad.... for example, I loved Naduah - then, in one episode they made her go from nice, disadcantaged, trauma girl to total pathological liar.... *sigh* impossible to judge these "characters" when editing only shows us pieces and all at once....

Survivor

Russell vs Boston Rob... wow! That was intense, I loved how Rob had a plan (get Russell to flush out idol), then Russell guessed how it could go and counter-acted (get Tyson out), then Rob thought of what he would do if he were Russell and counter-acted (try to get Rob's allie out since Rob had idol), then Russell counter-acted even THAT (convincing Tyson to vote differently so it wasn't a three-vote tie)!

Russell is the MAN! He GAVE away his idol (which will impress "moral-ridden" Coach as well as Pavarti who was saved by the idol) and because of Tyson's vote for Pavarti instead of Russell, Russell was saved and Tyson left... GENIUS!

Russell really is the best ever! He should have won last season and he should win this season, though I don't think he will as everyone will be out to get him!

This season is tough... all my faves from past seasons (Colby, Rupert, Russell, Boston Rob, JT etc) are back and I am seeing different sides of them (Angry Rupert, Lazy Colby, Snakey JT, etc) it's strange.

I am deffo rooting for Russell #1... though I still adore JT, he did win already so - whateva.... and Rob... well... meh.. Amber got it before, he also got Amber, 'nuff of a win right?

Time will tell.

That's it That's all - for this week

Reality TV Updates

Well it's been a good week for Raelity TV So Far...

Amazing Race.... Jeff & Jordan came in from behind passing the cocky married couple out of the game after the cops u-turned them and they couldn't get the (very difficult) morase code.

I love Jeff & Jordan and hope to see them in as many ore episodes as possible.

American Idol... Tonight was good, The Rolling Stones theme was cool, I really like Lacey, Didi and Crystal for the girls but Siobhan is shining through with those killer notes.... For the boys, Casey, Poppa Mike, Lee are my faves. Andrew Garcia has been but he is not shining like he did in auditions and hollywood week.... I think Paige will go home, though her throat issues/illness may gain her some sympathy votes...

America's Next Top Model .... Am interested to watch this week and see how the girls handle living in the house and their first challenge


Bachelor... I missed the "special" that was apparently on Monday - did anyone catch it? Anything exciting?

Dancing with the Stars... I am really excited about this and can't wait to see Chelsie and Jake along with a few other's.