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By Latoya West, About.com Guide to Reality TV since 2005

Losing It With Jillian Casting Calls Announced

Monday November 9, 2009

Do you have a spare room for Jillian Michaels? NBC is currently casting families for the new series Losing It With Jillian. On Losing It With Jillian, popular Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels moves in with different families across America to help them develop healthy habits. More about the show here.

Here are the casting call dates and cities: Read more...

Is Keeping Up With the Kardashians Keeping it Real? Khloe's Ex Says Show Is Staged

Thursday November 5, 2009

Keeping Up With the Kardashians might not be keeping it real.

Remember the episode when Khloe hacked into her then-boyfriend Rashad McCants' voicemail and discovered messages from other women? Well, Rashad says it never happened! The NBA player told the New York Post he and Khloe had already broken up when the scene was filmed -- and Khloe didn't even have his current number at the time. Interesting.

This isn't the first time the reality in the Kardashians' reality show has been questioned. TMZ posted audio that suggested producers planned the moments we'll see on Khloe's wedding special on Sunday.

Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

ABC Announces Premiere Date for The Bachelor: On The Wings of Love

Thursday November 5, 2009

New year, new Bachelor. ABC has announced that the new season of The Bachelor, starring pilot Jake Pavelka, will premiere at the start of the new year on Monday, January 4th, 2010. Read about Jake Pavela here. The show's 14th season, which is cornily titled The Bachelor: On The Wings of Love, is currently in production -- so there might be a rose ceremony happening as we speak!

Kirstie Alley Gets a Reality Show

Tuesday November 3, 2009

Actress Kirstie Alley has agreed to put her life on national television!

I know, I know... Another out-of-work celebrity gets a reality show. But Kirstie's life may be worth watching for a few reasons.

1) She's trying to lose weight while launching her own weight loss program.

2) She's a single mother trying to raise normal, or at least semi-normal, teenagers in Hollywood.

3) She's trying to find Mr. Right (though she often fantasizes about her crush, actor Jamie Foxx).

According to Variety, Kirstie's reality series will premiere on A&E in 2010. I'll keep you posted.

Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Dancing With the Stars Tension: Why Is Len Goodman Giving Mya Such a Hard Time?

Tuesday November 3, 2009

Mya is the most consistently strong competitor on Dancing With the Stars this season - and she is also the most consistently criticized by judge Len Goodman.

While Mya earned rave reviews from Carrie-Ann and Bruno last night, Len had to find something to pick on. "Too many gimmicks, too many unnecessary bits and lunges. I'm not interested in all that stuff," Len grumbled before giving Mya nd Dmitri a lousy score of seven. Carrie-Ann even remarked, "Len is officially smoking crack."  Last week, when Mya tackled the Jitterbug, Len complained, "What you did, you did well, I just wanted more." See what we mean? There's always something when it comes to Mya!

So, why do you think Len gives Mya such a hard time? Vote in the poll to tell me what you think!

Costume Roundup: What did Reality Stars Wear on Halloween?

Monday November 2, 2009
  • Project Runway host Heidi Klum managed to make a crow costume look fabulous at her own Halloween bash.
  • The Hills stars Spencer and Heidi channeled another famous reality couple, Jon and Kate Gosselin.
  • Meanwhile, Jon Gosselin himself creatively placed himself on the cover of the Enquirer.
  • My New BFF star Paris Hilton dressed up as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz.
  • Kim Kardashian said she would dressing up as Princess Jasmine (photo not available).
  • Kim's sister Khloe Kardashian was dressed as Catwoman when she attended a party with her new hubby, who was dressed as Batman.
  • Real Housewife of Atlanta's Kandi Burrus was inspired by The Flinstones when she put together her costume.
  • Dancing With the Stars pro Derek Hough tweeted that he was "Clark Kent in mid-transformation."
  • And The Hills star Audrina Patridge was a sexy genie at her Halloween party.

Photo of Heidi Klum by Valerie Macon/Getty Images

Will You Watch MTV's ‘Styl’d?’

Thursday October 29, 2009

There's another reality TV competition coming to cable. It's called Styl'd and it will follow five junior stylists who are vying for a job at the Margarety Maldano Agency. MTV promises plenty of backstabbing, romance, and more drama.  And there will be celebrity appearances from stars including Kim Kardashian, Nicole Richie, and Ashley Tisdale. In this clip, the stylists head  to Kim Kardashian's house for a styling job.

After watching The Rachel Zoe project on Bravo, we must admit that the world of celebrity styling is a lot more interesting than we first thought. But can a show about aspiring stylists hold our attention for more than one episode?  I guess we'll all find out when Styl'd premieres Sunday at 10 pm. Will you watch Styl'd?

Who Danced for the Last Time on Last Night’s Reality Shows?

Wednesday October 28, 2009

Tuesday night is more exciting than ever now that So You Think You Can Dance has started its live performances, and Dancing With the Stars continues its Tuesday night elimination shows.  Actually, both shows handled their eliminations last night, with the SYTYCD judges sending home the first pair of dancers after the performance portion of the show. So, who's still in and who's out? Here are the dancers who are out of So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars.

So You Think You Can Dance

Brandon Dumlao, who replaced a mono-stricken Billy Bell, was sent right back home on his first night back in the competition. With only a day and a half of rehearsal, Brandon failed to dazzle the judges. However, Nigel wants him to come back to the competition next year, even though the rules say Top 20 contestants can't return to the show. Sounds like a good deal to us! As for the ladies, Ariana Debose was sent home after being criticized for lacking passion and charisma. But Ariana could potentially return to the show if injured Noelle Marsh, who was sidelined last night, isn't cleared to continue in the competition next week.

Dancing With the Stars

Meanwhile, things were less complicated over at Dancing with the Stars. It was the dreaded double elimination week, and two celebrity dancers would be going home. Melissa Joan Hart was the first to go, after she didn't get enough viewer votes to keep her in the competition. (We're actually sad to see Melissa go. She came a long way in the competition even though she seemed to be the female dancer who struggled the most.) After Melissa's elimination, low scorers Michael Irving and Louie Vito had a dance-off to win over the judges.  Louie was cut and Michael was given the green light to dance another week.

Photos by Fox and ABC.

The Top Reality Show Shakeups of 2009

Monday October 26, 2009

This week, So You Think You Can Dance will finally kick off the live stage of the competition -- and the show will move forward without popular choreographer Mia Michaels. Mia's previously-reported departure from SYTYCD is just the latest reality show shakeup this year. Shows from American Idol to Jon and  Kate Plus 8 have seen some surprising changes in 2009. Let's take a look at the top reality show shakeups so far.

Bravo Cooks Up a Dessert-Focused Spinoff of ‘Top Chef’

Monday October 26, 2009

Bravo's menu of reality shows is getting even tastier. 

The network is planning another spinoff of its hit series Top Chef, Variety reports.  On the new show Top Chef: Just Desserts, pastry chefs will face off in an elimination-style competition that is similar to Top Chef. The main difference is that the chefs will be creating delicious desserts each week.

 Just Desserts should be ready next year - Sweet!

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