Latoya's Reality TV Blog December 2005 Archive

The Reality TV Year In Pictures
It has been an unforgettable year of Reality TV -- and I'm talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly! Do you remember it all? Look back at some ... Read More

Friday December 30, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

What You Need to Know About The Biggest Loser: Special Edition
The Biggest Loser: Special Edition premieres next Wednesday. It's a bit different from the Biggest Loser you're used to, so let me fill you in on what you need to ... Read More

Tuesday December 27, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Reality Stars Perform Holiday Song
As if we didn't hear enough bad singing on VH1's But Can They Sing?, Fox Reality brought together some of Reality TV's familiar faces to perform a special rendition of ... Read More

Friday December 23, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Martha Chooses an Apprentice
Did you watch The Apprentice: Martha Stewart last night? Neither did I. I should explain that my television was tuned to the show, but I was too bored by ... Read More

Thursday December 22, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Meet the Ladies of The Bachelor: Paris
Dr. Travis Stork has a tough decision to make when he meets 25 lovely ladies on the season premiere of The Bachelor: Paris. His bachelorettes include an NBA dancer, ... Read More

Sunday December 18, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Randal Wins The Apprentice -- But Is He A Jerk?
OK. First, I should report that Randal Pinkett was hired by Donald Trump on the season finale of The Apprentice. He did a great job. He deserved it. Yada, yada, ... Read More

Friday December 16, 2005 | permalink | comments (1)

Dancing With The Stars 2 Pictures and News
ABC has released the first photos of the latest Dancing With the Stars celebrities and their partners. Check out the photo gallery here! In other Dancing With The Stars news, teen ... Read More

Thursday December 15, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Who Should Donald Trump Hire Tonight?
I have to say that Randal and Rebecca are probably two of the most impressive candidates in the Apprentice's four-season history. Randal has like a zillion degrees from top schools ... Read More

Thursday December 15, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Best of Reality TV 2005: Britney and Kevin's Trainwreck
If there was an award for the best reality TV trainwreck of 2005, it would probably go to Britney and Kevin: Chaotic. I remember watching the UPN series thinking "Why?" ... Read More

Thursday December 15, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Whacked! : 'Growing Up Gotti' Reportedly Cancelled
Teenage fans of the 'Hotti Gotti' boys will not be happy about this! The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that A&E's "Growing Up Gotti" will not be returning for a fourth ... Read More

Thursday December 15, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Bobby Brown Will Be Home for Christmas
Bravo has announced that it will air a half-hour long Christmas special titled "Being Bobby Brown: Christmas with the Browns." According to a press release, "faces from 'Being Bobby Brown' ... Read More

Thursday December 15, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Linz Family Wins The Amazing Race: Family Edition
The Linz family of Cincinatti, Ohio are the winners of The Amazing Race: Family Edition. The siblings were the first team to arrive at the finish line in Queenston, Canada, ... Read More

Wednesday December 14, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Losers In Love: Biggest Loser's Matt and Suzy Dating
Don't you just love it when strangers find love on reality TV? People magazine is reporting that Matt Hoover and Suzy Preston are now dating after competing on The Biggest ... Read More

Wednesday December 14, 2005 | permalink | comments (1)

Amazing Race 8 Reaches Finish Line Tonight
What is being called the worst season of The Amazing Race to date concludes with a two-hour finale tonight. The show's toned-down and mostly US-based Family Edition left viewers like ... Read More

Tuesday December 13, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Best of Reality TV 2005: The Incomprehensible Leroy Wells
My daily picks for 2005's most memorable Reality TV moments and people continue with one funny dude. I just had to shine the spotlight on Leroy "Can You Dig ... Read More

Tuesday December 13, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Yeah, Boyeee! Flavor Flav is Back on VH1!
VH1's love affair with Flavor Flav continues. The clock-wearing rapper, who already starred on the network's popular reality shows "The Surreal Life" and "Strange Love", is living it up as ... Read More

Tuesday December 13, 2005 | permalink | comments (4)

My Best of 2005 Reality TV Countdown Starts with a "Contender" Feud
As 2005 comes to an end, I will be looking back at some of my favorite Reality TV moments and people of the past year right here on this blog. ... Read More

Monday December 12, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Danni Wins Survivor, Season 12 Details Revealed
30-year-old sports radio host and former beauty queen Danni Boatwright (bio/ photo gallery) is the winner of Survivor: Guatemala. (Sorry to all of you readers who were rooting for Stephenie ... Read More

Monday December 12, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

VOTE: Who Should Win Survivor Guatemala?
So, it's down to Stephenie, Danni, Rafe, and Lydia. Who are you rooting for, Survivor addicts? Vote for your favorite castaway! The season finale of Survivor Guatemala airs ... Read More

Saturday December 10, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Dancing With The Stars Celebs Revealed!
The group of celebrities who will compete on the second season of ABC's Dancing With the Stars includes a troubled Oscar-winning actress, a former NFL star, the less-famous brother of ... Read More

Thursday December 8, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Nicole Wins Top Model, Read My Interview With Nicole
Congratulations to Nicole on winning the fifth season of America's Next Top Model. The 20-year-old student from Grand Forks, N.D., beat finalist Nik on last night's season finale. Read my ... Read More

Thursday December 8, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Wynonna Judd to Host Nashville Star
Nashville Star has a new host. Country star Wynonna Judd will replace Leann Rimes when the reality TV talent competition returns next spring. "Hick-Hop" originator Cowboy Troy will share hosting ... Read More

Thursday December 8, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

America's Next Top Model Blowout: New Exclusive Interviews and More!
The fifth season of America's Next Top Model concludes on Wednesday (sob, sob, sniff, sniff). It's so hard to say goodbye! Let's celebrate one of the best Top Model seasons ... Read More

Monday December 5, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Reality Shows Premiering This Week
So many reality shows premiering this week! Here's what you need to know about: The Gauntlet 2 Fear Factor, Season 6 Party, Party (New show!) Queer Eye: The Wedding Season Project Runway, Season Two Photo ... Read More

Monday December 5, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Apprentice Showdown: Randal and Rebecca's Resumes Revealed
After last night's double "Apprentice" firing (Sorry Alla and Felisha!), Randal and Rebecca are the final two candidates left in the running to become Donald Trump's new apprentice. Randal ... Read More

Friday December 2, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Mark Your Calendars for American Idol 5
Fox has finally announced a premiere date for American Idol 5. The new season will launch with a two-hour premiere on Tuesday, Jan. 17 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and a one-hour ... Read More

Thursday December 1, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)