Latoya's Reality TV Blog December 2006 Archive

Season Three of Beauty and the Geek
The third season of Beauty and The Geek kicks off this week. After reading about the new cast of geeks and beauties, I immediately programmed my Tivo. From ... Read More

Sunday December 31, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Cat Deeley To Host New Year's Eve Special
Want to ring in the new year with Cat Deeley? The So You Think You Can Dance host will be hosting Fox's New Year's Eve Special on Sunday. And another ... Read More

Tuesday December 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

God Warrior Marguerite Perrin Is Back!
Remember the Trading Spouses wife who had a meltdown while participating on the show? -- the one who called herself a "God Warrior" and ranted against the "dark side"? ... Read More

Friday December 22, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

The Buzz About Upcoming Shows
So, everybody's buzzing about a big event American Idol producers are supposedly planning for the upcoming season. One producer told the NY Daily News it will be a "huge event" ... Read More

Wednesday December 20, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Yul Kwon Wins Survivor
Survivor: Cook Islands started out with four racially segregated tribes -- an Asian American-tribe, an African-American tribe, a Caucasian tribe, and a Hispanic tribe. It ended Sunday night with an ... Read More

Monday December 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Survivor: Cook Islands Quiz
See how much you remember about Survivor: Cook Islands by taking our quiz.

Sunday December 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (3)

Oprah Signs Reality TV Deal
Sorry, folks. We won't get a glimpse of Oprah and Stedman's private life. We won't even get a behind-the-scenes look at The Oprah Winfrey Show. Talk show queen Oprah ... Read More

Friday December 15, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Survivor Recap: Countdown to the Finale
The Survivor: Cook Islands finale airs on Sunday! Are you all caught up? Read a recap of Thursday night's episode to find out what happened and who is still in the ... Read More

Friday December 15, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Reality Stars In The News -- A Hit and Run, A Golden Globe Nomination, and A New Life
Former America's Next Top Model star Janice Dickinson was involved in a hit and run accident this week. The 51-year-old star suffered a concussion. American Idol loser Jennifer Hudson was nominated ... Read More

Thursday December 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Biggest Loser Winner Is Erik
It never fails. Every time I watch a season finale episode of the Biggest Loser, I feel lamer than ever for whining about my ongoing "struggle" to lose 15 ... Read More

Thursday December 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (6)

Nashville Star Contestants Announced
The USA network has revealed the identities of the country singers who will compete on Nashville Star this winter. The network provided the following profiles of the contestants. You will ... Read More

Wednesday December 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Vh1 Announces I Love New York Sneak Peek
If you're like me, you can't wait for the premiere of I Love New York on VH1. (And if you're like me, you're a little bit embarrassed to admit ... Read More

Wednesday December 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (14)

Taylor Hicks' Album Drops Today-- And Fantasia's Too!
You watched Taylor Hicks' journey from unknown singer to national superstar on American Idol. So, will you buy his CD this week? The self-titled disc drops today, the same day Fantasia ... Read More

Tuesday December 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Expect Survivor Finale Twists
Jeff Probst and Mark Burnett discuss some new twists for the Survivor: Cook Islands finale in an interview with TV Guide. First of all, there will be three finalists ... Read More

Tuesday December 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Photo of Nashville Star Hosts Jewel and Cowboy Troy
Here's a reminder that Nashville Star kicks off in January -- a new USA Network photo of Cowboy Troy and his latest cohost Jewel. But we'll have to wait ... Read More

Tuesday December 12, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Nicole Richie Arrested for DUI
Simple Life star Nicole Richie was arrested in Los Angeles early Monday morning under suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Two motorists called 911 when they ... Read More

Monday December 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

A Recap of The Amazing Race Finale
As I said before, it really was an exciting finale of The Amazing Race. If you missed it, here is a thorough recap with all of the juicy details. ... Read More

Monday December 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Rumor: David Hasselhoff to Get His Own Reality Show on E!
Rumor has it that David Hasselhoff has signed on for his own reality show on E! According to the UK's Daily Mail, the America's Got Talent judge and his two ... Read More

Monday December 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

James and Tyler Win The Amazing Race
You probably know by now that Tyler and James are the winners of The Amazing Race. Once again, the producers of the show served up an exciting finale -- a trip ... Read More

Monday December 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Amazing Race Quiz -- How Much Do You Remember About Season 10?
The tenth season of the Amazing Race concludes tonight (sob, sob, sniff, sniff). Take this quiz to find out how much you remember about the teams, the places they visited, ... Read More

Sunday December 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Amazing Race Finale Airs Tonight
Just a reminder to watch The Amazing Race finale tonight at 8 pm on CBS. Lyn and Karlyn are the first ... Read More

Sunday December 10, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

CariDee: "[Melrose] Gave Me A Run For My Money"
Here are some highlights from my interview with CariDee, the new winner of America's Next Top Model: Congratulations! It must have been so hard keeping the secret that you had won. ... Read More

Friday December 8, 2006 | permalink | comments (9)

Who Is Next on Santa's Naughty List?
Tiffany "New York" Patterson is photographed here proudly celebrating her big win at the Fox Reality Awards. The category? Best fight. It's no shocker that someone who would win an award ... Read More

Friday December 8, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Melrose: "I Feel Like A Winner. I Don't Feel Like A Loser."
Here are some highlights from my interview with Melrose, the runner-up for season seven of America's Next Top Model. You did such a great job throughout the whole season. Why ... Read More

Friday December 8, 2006 | permalink | comments (25)

Eugena: I Think What Tyra Told Me Is Some BS!
Here are some highlights from my interview with Eugena, the first finalist eliminated during the finale of Top Model. Why do you think you were voted off? [Laughs.] That could be ... Read More

Friday December 8, 2006 | permalink | comments (12)

Survivor: Cook Islands Recap
Jonathon finally gets the axe! Read all about it.

Friday December 8, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

CariDee, Melrose, and Eugena -- Their Cover Girl Photos!
These are the photos taken of Top Model finalists Melrose, Eugena, and CariDee during their Cover Girl photo shoot. Gorgeous! See more photos of the finalists. Read a recap ... Read More

Thursday December 7, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

The Next Reality Star on Santa's Naughty List Is...
The next reality star on Santa's naughty list is a reality show winner! Find out who it is.

Thursday December 7, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

CariDee Wins Top Model
This season, I had the pleasure of interviewing each contestant eliminated from America's Next Top Model. Some were bitter, some were over it, some loved the experience, others had regrets. ... Read More

Thursday December 7, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Upcoming Apprentice Season Will Have New Twists
I admit that I was getting bored with The Apprentice in the past two seasons. I wasn't even that excited to hear that it was returning this winter. But an ... Read More

Wednesday December 6, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Who Is Next on Santa's Naughty List?
This week, we have been spotlighting reality stars who deserve to be on Santa's naughty list this year. Today's naughty reality star is the Amazing Race 10's least likeable contestant. ... Read More

Wednesday December 6, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Cris Judd (Yes, J. Lo's Ex) Makes His Reality TV Hosting Debut This Week
Cris Judd gave me a call to spread the word about his new reality show on WE TV, Dirty Dancing. In a nutshell, Dirty Dancing is a competition that ... Read More

Tuesday December 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Who Is Next on Santa's Naughty List?
Find out which Survivor: Cook Islands villian is next on Santa's naughty list.

Tuesday December 5, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Reality Stars on Santa's Naughty List -- Top Model's Monique
This week, we will be spotlighting reality stars of the Fall '06 TV season who deserve to be on Santa's naughty list! If you have been watching America's Next Top ... Read More

Monday December 4, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Pictures of Top Model Finalists Melrose, CariDee, and Eugena
After weeks of competition, CariDee, Melrose, and Eugena are in the America's Next Top Model finals! Take a look at the fabulous photos that got them to the ... Read More

Sunday December 3, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Survivor Recap: The Long Awaited Farewell
Goodbye, Candice! Find out what led up to her elimination on last night's episode of Survivor: Cook Islands. Read this week's recap here. The season finale of Survivor: Cook Islands airs Sunday, ... Read More

Friday December 1, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)