Summer is the best time of year to enjoy the outdoors. But when the sun goes down, it's time to go back inside, crank up the air conditioner, and watch some great Reality TV. So, which shows will help heat up summer this year? Here are the top 10.
1. Big Brother
Some of our favorite players from past seasons will return for the first-ever, all-star version of Big Brother on CBS. America will choose who will participate in the game from a pool of 20 former houseguests. As always, the players will live together while cameras record their every move. They will plot, backstab, and vote each other out of the game until only one player remains. The winner gets $500,000. The premiere date has not been announced yet.
Last season's links.
2. Rock Star
Last year on CBS' Rock Star, a group of rockers competed to become the new lead singer of the band INXS. This summer, singers will compete to become the lead singer of the new band Supernova, which is made up of former Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, Metallica star Jason Newsted, and Gilby Clarke of Guns N' Roses. According to CBS, this season will feature appearances by different music legends each week. Dave Navarro and Brooke Burke will return as hosts.
Last season's links.
3. Hell's Kitchen
Chef Gordon Ramsay is coming back for a second season of Fox's Hell's Kitchen. On Hell's Kitchen, 12 wannabes compete to become the new Executive Chef for a luxurious restaurant at the Red Rock Casino Resort Spa in Las Vegas. Just like last season, the chefs will be challenged each week to prove that they are the best candidate for the job while dealing with criticism from the intimidating Gordon Ramsay.
Last season's links.
4. So You Think You Can Dance
Once again, Fox will be looking for America's best undiscovered dancing talent on their hit show So You Think You Can Dance. Contestants will compete in a 12-week competition with the hopes of winning a $100,000 cash prize and the a rent-free apartment for one year in New York City. This summer, UK television host Cat Deeley will be filling in for a pregnant Lauren Sanchez as host of the show. The season premieres May 25.
Last season's links.
5. Last Comic Standing
NBC's search for the funniest comedian in America returns on May 5th. Last Comic Standing begins with a nationwide search for comedians. When the field is narrowed to 12, we will watch these comedians live together while they compete against each other for an exclusive contract with NBC and a comedy special on Bravo. This season, Anthony Clark of the CBS sitcom Yes Dear will replace Jay Mohr as host of the show. Kathy Griffin, Garry Marshall and Tim Meadows will appear on two episodes.
6. America's Got Talent
The same people who brought us American Idol will also bring us America's Got Talent this summer. America's Got Talent will be NBC's search for the hottest performer in America. Unlike American Idol, this show will include comedic performers, dancers, and novelty acts -- not just singers. They will audition for a panel of celebrity judges who will decide who advances to the final rounds. Viewers will then decide who wins a $1 million cash prize. The show premieres on Wednesday, June 21.
7. Treasure Hunters
NBC explains that the new show Treasure Hunters "is a fast-paced adventure/mystery reality series where multi-player teams try to stay one step ahead of each other as they are mentally and physically challenged in their quest of a promised hidden treasure. The teams must avoid elimination as they travel to historically significant locations where they must decipher cryptic codes and puzzles." Treasure Hunters premieres on Sunday, June 18th before moving to a Monday night time slot.
8. The Ex-Wives Club
ABC's new series The Ex-Wives Club is expected to make its debut this summer. The show will reportedly feature famous celebrity exes dishing out advice to couples who are in crisis. The celebrities who will star on The Ex-Wives Club are Donald Trump's ex-wife Marla Maples, Shar Jackson (the woman Kevin Federline dumped for Britney Spears), and Angie Everhart, who was married briefly to Ashley Hamilton. No word yet on the premiere date of this show.
9. Project Runway
Project Runway will reportedly be back this July for its third season. Once again, a group of fashion designers will compete against each other to win a prize package that includes $100,000 to help launch their own clothing line. The judges include supermodel Heidi Klum and designer Michael Kors.
Last season's links.
