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Bravo Orders Second Season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Confirms D.C. Series

Looks like Bravo will continue to get Real for many years to come.

The network has officially ordered a season of The Real Housewives of D.C.; while also picking up The Real Housewives of New Jersey for a second season. Both shows will premiere in early 2010.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey Cast

Various publicatiosn in Washington publications have speculated that cast members on the D.C. edition will include Lisa Wernick Spies, wife of Republican fundraiser Charlie Spies; Lynda Erkiletian, president of a Washington modeling agency; and Mai Abdo.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey, meanwhile, earned great ratings during its inaugural run. It was buoyed by the attention paid to Danielle Staub and her sordid past.

A Rumba to Remember on Dancing With the Stars

Always a sultry and enjoyable evening, Rumba and Samba night on Dancing with the Stars was pretty much taken over by one couple last night.

Mya and Dmitry Chaplin have the Internet buzzing and fans asking: was this the greatst Rumba in show history?!?

Watch below and decide for yourself:

As for detailed critiques of each performance, visit our sister site, TV Fanatic, for a complete rundown.

For a simple summary, focus your eyeballs below:

  1. Mya and Dmitry Chaplin: 27
  2. Natalie Coughlin and Alec Mazo: 26
  3. Joanna Krupa and Derek Hough: 23
  4. Aaron Carter and Karina Smirnoff: 21
  5. Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson: 21
  6. Kelly Osbourne and Louis van Amstel: 20
  7. Louie Vito and Chelsie Hightower: 20
  8. Melissa Joan Hart and Mark Ballas: 19
  9. Mark Dacascos and Lacey Schwimmer: 18
  10. Chuck Liddell and Anna Trebunskaya: 17
  11. Debi Mazar and Maksim Chmerkovskiy: 17
  12. Tom DeLay and Cheryl Burke: 15
  13. Michael Irvin and Anna Demidova: 14

Sonja Morgan: Replacing Bethenny Frankel?

It's been confirmed that Bethenny Frankel is receiving her very own reality show.

When, therefore, is she exiting The Real Housewives of New York City? According to Life & Style, this will take place around the season's fifth episode, as Frankel's replacement has already been announced and booked: NYC socialite Sonja Morgan.

"It was just signed yesterday," a source told the tabloid last week. "It's not pretty between Bethenny and the other cast members in the episodes that they've already taped... the show is going to explode this season!"

Pic of Bethenny Frankel

However, this is news to Bethenny.

In light of the casting talk, she Tweeted:

the rumors about me not being on housewives are false. you're stuck with me!!! I repeat: I'm on housewives for season 3!!

Guess we'll need to tune in and find out. Gee, we wonder if that is Bravo's goal in all this?

Kandi Burruss Ex-Fiance, A.J. Jewell, Killed in Strip Club Brawl

Tragedy has struck The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

A.J. Jewell, who was engaged at one point to Kandi Burruss, was killed Friday night during a brawl at an Atlanta strip club. A severe head injury ended his life.

"It appears he was involved in an altercation in the parking lot and he received a severe blow to the head," Atlanta Police Lt. Keith Meadows told TV station WBSTV.

A.J. Jewell Picture

RIP, Ashley Jewell.

A.J. often appeared on the show, fighting with Kandi's mom because she didn't approve of his relationship with her daughter.

Tweeted Burruss in response to her man's passing:

im just in one of those moods where i dont wanna talk, i dont wanna b held & told its gonna b ok. i just wanna cry myself 2 sleep, alone.

I could never n a million years imagine this happening. please pray for AJ's children. that's who im the most concerned 4.

NeNe Leakes, who often clashed with Kandi on air, also took to Twitter:

RIP AJ from the real housewives of Atlanta! My thoughts & prayers r with Kandi, his children & family

Jake Pavelka: The Next Bachelor?

On The Bachelorette, Jake Pavelka often told Jillian Harris he was "too perfect" for many women.

Fellow contestant Wes Hayden would disagree with that, of course, as Jake returned - after he was kicked out - to rat Wes out and tell Jillian that Hayden had a girlfriend.

Now, if rumors are true, America will get to decide for itself what kind of a man Jake really is: a Tennessee woman, who tried out for the 14th season of The Bachelor, claims the show has chosen Pavelka as its next star.

Jake Pavelka Picture

Brittney Gammel says the show's new season starts taping next month and premieres in January. She revealed the news about Jake to Us Weekly, who followed up with ABC.

The network replied:

"We are not going to confirm who The Bachelor is or if this woman is even one of the bachelorettes. People need to tune into Dancing With the Stars on October 13 to find out the real identity of the next Bachelor."

On the Way: Bethenny Frankel and Christian Siriano Reality Shows

Too big to share the stage with co-stars, Bethenny Frankel and Christian Siriano are set to anchor their own new reality shows.

Variety reports that Bravo is developing projects for The Real Housewives of New York City and Project Runway stalwarts.

Bethenny Frankel PictureChristian Siriano Image

The untitled series starring Frankel will focus on her career as a natural foods chef, as well as the NYC resident's love life, which may or may not include an engagement to Jason Hoppy.

Siriano, who won season four of Project Runway when the competition aired on Bravo, will be setting up his own boutique and marketing his own clothing line as the basis for his show.

Will you watch either of these programs?

Kathy Ireland: Eliminated from Dancing with the Stars

Kathy Ireland is one of the most successful swimsuit models of all-time.

But no amount of hotness could save the contestant from elimination last night on Dancing with the Stars.

Tony Dovolani and Kathy Ireland

Following performances by Joss Stone, Selena Gomez and the USC Marching Band, host Tom Bergeron narrowed the field to 13 quasi celebrities by sending the beauty home. She took it well, saying:

"There is so much to take away from this experience. I wouldn't change a moment of it, [including] the fact that I got to learn how to dance from world champion Tony Dovolani."

Dancing With the Stars Results: Sexy Singers Scintillate

Following last night's Dancing With the Stars, two things are clear:

It helps to be a singer on this show. The same can't be said for washed up models and politicians.

After a fun night of Jive-ing and QuickStepping, Aaron Carter - who guaranteed a season nine victory - and Mya sat atop the scoreboard. Kathy Ireland and Tom DeLay, conversely, lead the favorites to go home tonight.

Aaron and Karina Photo

Here's a run down of all 14 scores from the evening:

  • Aaron Carter and Karina Smirnoff: 27
  • Mya and Dmitry Chaplin: 27
  • Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson: 25
  • Debi Mazar and Maksim Chmerkovskiy: 21
  • Mark Dacascos and Lacey Schwimmer: 21
  • Natalie Coughlin  and Alec Mazo: 21
  • Joanna Krupa and Derek Hough: 20
  • Michael Irvin and Anna Demidova: 20
  • Chuck Liddell and Anna Trebunskaya: 19
  • Louie Vito and Chelsie Hightower: 19
  • Kelly Osbourne and Louis van Amstel: 19
  • Melissa Joan Hart and Mark Ballas: 19
  • Kathy Ireland and Tony Dovolani: 18
  • Tom DeLay and Cheryl Burke: 18

Roxy Olin Speaks on The City

Roxy Olin has appeared on three episodes of Brothers & Sisters.

Starting on Tuesday night, however, the daughter of actress Patricia Wettig, debuts in a different role: herself.

Olin befriended Whitney Port in high school and spoke to People this week about the season premiere of the pair's show on MTV, The City.

What did you think of all the cameras?
"Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve liked to perform. I like the attention; I’ll be honest. Whitney is so used to it that I had to jump in really quickly to get as comfortable as she is. I was like, “You’re really going to wake up and go on camera right now?” I was like, “I’m going to wake up at 6 and put on a little bit of makeup.” And then you just decide to stop doing that."

Roxy Olin Photo

Roxy Olin is coming to MTV!

Are you prepared for fame?
"They’re only showing one part of who I am. They make me out to be a little b—-, but I’m not really at all. And Whitney is one of my best friends in the world. We live together and we’re really close, and I think having that relationship with her and having her show me the way was okay.

I also have my [acting job on] Brothers & Sisters that I’m doing at the same time, and I feel like I’m honoring the art that I do — and I’m doing this show where I get to have so much fun. I don’t think it’s real. Whitney’s like, “Get ready. It’s going to hit. And it happens overnight.” And I’m like, “Yea, uh-huh, it’ll never happen,” because I’m so used to her going through it. I’m excited and a little bit nervous.

I know you’re only seeing a part of myself because I still have my own life, my own privacy and my friendship with Whitney is really strong and I have someone to go through it with, and that’s really lucky.

Coming to Reality TV: Holly Madison, Tinsley Mortimer

Try to contain your excitement over this news: reality TV is about to welcome back one talentless star; and introduce another to the masses.

First, Holly Madison is returning to the only industry she can succeed in. The former Girl Next Door will begin filming Planet Holly in Las Vegas on October 12.

“There will be elements of The Girls Next Door in my show because there is such a fan following for it. It’s all good-natured and not mean like other reality shows. I’m really excited about the new series because I am also getting a legitimate co-producer credit for all the work I do behind the camera. It’s not a vanity credit. I’m super excited to learn from the best and take on new responsibilities.”

We're equally excited to watch Holly's life on screen... NOT!

Deep Throating

Meanwhile, Tinsley Mortimer is apparently famous. The CW will follow around this Manhattan socialite for at least eight half-hour episodes this fall.

Described in newspapers as "New York's pre-eminent young socialite," Mortimer is actually in her 30s. She appeared on the season two premiere of Gossip Girl as a guest judge on Bravo's Fashion Show this summer.

We hate her already.

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