Latoya's Reality TV Blog May 2005 Archive

Hell's Kitchen Premieres Monday Night
Are you missing your favorite reality shows? There are plenty of new shows premiering this summer, starting with Hell's Kitchen. The Fox reality series makes its debut Monday ... Read More

Sunday May 29, 2005 | permalink | comments (1)

UPDATE: Carrie Wins American Idol!
Carrie Underwood was crowned the new American Idol on Wednesday. It's hard to believe that a few months ago, America had never even heard of the Oklahoma singer. Now she ... Read More

Wednesday May 25, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Who Gets Your Vote -- Carrie or Bo?
American Idol finalists Bo Bice and Carrie Underwood sang their hearts out on Tuesday night, which was their last opportunity to win America's vote. In the end, which ... Read More

Tuesday May 24, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Fox Reality Channel Makes Its Debut
Finally! We now have a channel that serves up reality TV 24/7. Fox Reality made its debut today, though the new network boasts only a few shows on its schedule. ... Read More

Tuesday May 24, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

VOTE: The Just for Fun Reality TV Awards
From comedy stars to soap stars, the people who entertain us on television are often celebrated at Hollywood award shows. So why are reality TV stars always overlooked? Here's your ... Read More

Tuesday May 24, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Which Stars Will Compete on "Hit Me Baby One More Time"?
By now, you have probably seen the commercials for NBC's summer music series Hit Me Baby One More Time. Washed up...err, I mean, old-school singers and bands compete in ... Read More

Monday May 23, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Kendra Wins The Apprentice 3
She's hired! Kendra Todd is Donald Trump's new apprentice. The Florida real estate broker impressed the Trumpster by leading her team well during her final task. Read a recap of the ... Read More

Friday May 20, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Interview With America's Next Top Model Winner Naima
Mohawk-wearing waitress Naima Mora has been crowned the fourth winner of America's Next Top Model. She wins a management contract with Ford Models, a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl, and the ... Read More

Thursday May 19, 2005 | permalink | comments (2)

Naima Is America's Next Top Model
Congratulations, Naima! The coffee shop waitress from Detroit, MI won America's Next Top Model on Wednesday night. I will be talking to Naima about her win on Thursday, so check ... Read More

Wednesday May 18, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

In Defense of Bachelor Charlie...
A lot of viewers – including me – had some negative things to say about this season of The Bachelor and its Prince-not-so-charming Charlie O’Connell. But after watching Monday ... Read More

Tuesday May 17, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Interview With Top Model's Brittany
On Tuesday night, UPN will air outtakes from the fourth season of America's Next Top Model. So, what does the season's biggest party girl have to say about what they ... Read More

Monday May 16, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Tom Westman Wins Survivor, Get Ready for "Survivor: Guatemala"
If you didn't catch the Survivor finale last night, you missed NYC firefighter Tom winning the million dollar prize after truly outwitting, outplaying, and outlasting the other castaways. Zap2it.com and ... Read More

Monday May 16, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Angie Everhart To Star on The Real Gilligan's Island
Angie Everhart has officially been added to the list of Reality TV repeat offenders. The model, who competed on Celebrity Mole, is now one of the Gingers on TBS' ... Read More

Friday May 13, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

The Bachelorette's Trista Returning to Reality TV
ABC has announced the stars who will be competing on the summer reality show Dancing With the Stars. They are Trista Rehn of "Bachelorette" fame, boxer Evander Holyfield, model Rachel ... Read More

Friday May 13, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Survivor Cast-Off Jeff Wilson Makes His Soap Opera Debut
Remember Survivor: Palau castaway Jeff Wilson? The personal trainer, who left the island after spraining his ankle, will be back on television Friday, May 13 . He will play a ... Read More

Thursday May 12, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Project Runway Star Heidi Klum Marries Musician Seal
Supermodel and Project Runway star Heidi Klum married rock star Seal on Tuesday. The wedding was reportedly held on a beach in Mexico. Heidi, who is also pregnant with the ... Read More

Thursday May 12, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Britney Says Her Reality Show Is Like Therapy
Britney Spears is talking about her new reality show with hubby Kevin Federline on her official website. "Doing a documentary series seemed like the last thing I would do," she ... Read More

Thursday May 12, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

American Idol Album Will Be Released Next Week
Even if Mikalah Gordon's music career never takes off after American Idol, she can still call herself a recording artist. All twelve American Idol finalists (even the ones you've forgotten ... Read More

Wednesday May 11, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Uchenna and Joyce Win The Amazing Race
Uchenna and Joyce beat Rob and Amber to win the seventh season of "The Amazing Race." The couple managed to finish first despite facing several setbacks during last night's crazy ... Read More

Wednesday May 11, 2005 | permalink | comments (1)

Top Model's Christina Thinks Kahlen Should Win
After being voted off America's Next Top Model, Christina, a fashion marketing student from Tallahassee, Florida, is rooting for another model to win the competition. "If I would have to ... Read More

Tuesday May 10, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

The Amazing Race Finale Airs Tonight
It's the first big Reality TV finale of the season. The Amazing Race will conclude tonight. Weigh in on who should win by voting in the poll. Take a look back ... Read More

Tuesday May 10, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition
Break out the Kleenex, guys. ABC found a most-deserving couple for the first-ever "Extreme Makeover: Wedding Edition." Groom Kyle Garlett, 33, is a four-time cancer survivor whose heart was ... Read More

Monday May 9, 2005 | permalink | comments (7)

Reality TV Moms Show A Different Side of Motherhood
It all started with Sharon Osbourne. Now the list of reality TV moms is getting longer and longer. From Victoria Gotti of "Growing Up Gotti" to Lisa Gastineau of the ... Read More

Sunday May 8, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

It's Tana vs. Kendra on The Apprentice
Craig was eliminated from the Apprentice Thursday night after failing to impress a group of executives during final interviews. That leaves Tana, a high school-educated, entrepreneurial mom from Iowa to ... Read More

Friday May 6, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Paula Abdul Scandal Heats Up
Everybody seems to be adding their two cents about the Paula Abdul Primetime Live special. So, here's mine. Is Corey Clark an opportunist? Yes. Is he a sleazy guy? Yes. ... Read More

Thursday May 5, 2005 | permalink | comments (1)

VOTE: Who Should Win Your Favorite Reality Shows?
Meredith and Gretchen were eliminated from The Amazing Race last night, leaving couples Uchenna and Joyce (left), Rob and Amber, and Ron and Kelly in the competition. Which couple are ... Read More

Wednesday May 4, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Fantasia Guest Stars on The Simpsons, Diana DeGarmo Does Family Feud
Simon Cowell once told her she sounded like a cartoon character. Now Fantasia Barrino will be a guest star on The Simpsons. The American Idol winner will be the voice ... Read More

Tuesday May 3, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

End Racism Against Pretty People!
What in the world was The Bachelor's Sarah W. thinking? After she was rejected by Charlie O'Connell on Monday night's episode, Miss W. (the W stands for wacko, perhaps) ... Read More

Tuesday May 3, 2005 | permalink | comments (1)

Summer Reality TV Preview
Are you bummed that your favorite reality shows will be ending this month? Don't you worry. There will be plenty of new shows to bring you back to reality ... Read More

Monday May 2, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)