Reality TV News (Page 14)

Because it's new season, based in Chicago, premiered last night, Top Chef is getting its own recap page. Read on to see what went down between hopeful cooks...

Top Chef: We get a few glimpses into the chef's backgrounds: Ryan comments that he started cooking in his dad's kitchen when he was 11 and two other chefs were fired because he "outcooked" them at 11 years old. Zoi notes that she brings a softer side to the competition.

New Zealander Mark says he came to the States with only $200 and a backpack, and wants to use the winnings to start a restaurant. -- Buddy TV

Who is your favorite Top Chef contestant so far?

A pair of reality TV staples aired last night. For those that were glued to the American Idol results show, here's what went down on Big Brother and America's Next Top Model...

America's Next Top Model: We start out the night with early confessionals from Dominique, who is overconfident despite her bottom two performance, and from Lauren who is underconfident despite her being called first by the panel. Irony and contrast noted. -- Reality News Online

Big Brother: Day 35 arrived with eviction looming.  After James was nominated to replace Chelsia (who removed herself from the chopping block) "all hell broke loose," host Julie Chen said.  It certainly didn't seem that way based on the montage that followed. -- Reality TV Magazine

Nick Lachey is coming back home to reality TV.

The former Newlyweds star is executive producing a pilot for an MTV series, which the network describes as a version of the '80s movie and TV show Fame, according to The Hollwood Reporter.

The program will focus on students at the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Lachey's alma mater. (Sarah Jessica Parker and Carmen Electra are also famous former students.)

"The stories and relationships are all set to music that's organic to what's going on in the school and also performed by the kids," Tony DiSanto, executive VP of series development and programming at the network, said. "This is a genre-busting, creative experiment that I'm really excited about."

As an example DiSanto said a scene could feature kids breaking into dance in the cafeteria, which sounds a lot like a real-life High School Musical, or the soundtrack could come from a scene in which a student is practicing his or her instrument.

Does this sound like a good idea? 

In a new reality show, MTV wants to find the next great singer. But it doesn't wanna try too hard to do so.

That's why Rock the Cradle, which premieres April 3, will feature the children of musical icons such as Bobby Brown, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, M.C. Hammer and Olivia Newton John.

The show will air live weekly and will have the contestants battle it out in singing competitions to be judged by a mix of celebrities and influential people in the industry.

Here's a full list of the contestants vying for the top spot on Rock the Cradle:

• Jesse Money, daughter of Eddie Money
• Jesse Blaze Snider, son of Dee Snider
• Lara Johnston, daughter of Tom Johnston of the Doobie Brothers
• A'keiba Burrell-Hammer, M.C. Hammer's daughter
• Landon Brown, son of Bobby Brown
• Lil Al B Sure, R&B singer Al B Sure's son
• Crosby Loggins, Kenny Loggin's son
• Chloe Rose Lattanzi, Olivia Newton John's daughter
• Lucy Walsh, pictured, daughter of the Eagles‘ Joe Walsh

"I was interested in this show because of the mass exposure available with a television spot," says Lucy Walsh. "I'm just not going to pass that up. I mean come on, the girls who are winning American Idol go on to win Grammys!"

There were certainly a trio of eclectic shows from which viewers could choose their reality TV last night. From models to skanks, let's recap them below...

Make Me A Supermodel: The models wake up to a cruel, cruel reality. It's possible that one of Perry's henchmen will be leaving. But no one's counting their chickens before they pose, in light of Ben's outburst(s) last week. Holly tells Shannon that she'll be so happy if Beautiful Frankie or Casey leave, meaning Perry will have one fewer audience member in his personal laugh track. -- TVGasm

Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious: This week's oddly avant garde PCD video message is about Style. When Robin addresses them, she says that while it's important to be part of a group, they should also stand out on their own. The girls are broken up into 3 Disco-themed groups.  -- Zap2It

Flavor of Love: Sinceer, Thing 1 and Thing 2 are still hating on Bee-Ex for being on Fear Factor. The next morning they get their challenge, which is to dress up in a costume and write a bedtime story about it. And you thought the Brothers Grimm were gruesome. -- Buddy TV

We know many people cannot start their week off properly until they discover what went down on Sunday night reality TV shows. Don't worry, we've got you covered:

Big Brother: It's Day 28 in the house and while we might not be thrilled that we had to see Allison booted so many times between two shows, Joshuah apparently could watch it over and over again. He's jumping for joy that he saw Allison evicted twice, once with Ryan and then the solo eviction. -- TV Squad

That's Amore: Ashley wakes Domenico up, and we're stunned his pajamas have sleeves. The two men decide to make breakfast for the ladies. The show revisits the blondes vs. brunettes rivalry in the house. Domenico takes virginal Kathleen aside for a smooch. -- Buddy TV

VH1 has confirmed two upcoming examples that the apocalypse is near reality shows. They are:

1. New York Goes to Hollywood: Features Tiffany Pollard, star of VH1's looking-for-love competition series I Love New York, as she moves to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of becoming an actress.

2. Brooke Hogan Knows Best: Evolved out of VH1's Hogan Knows Best, starring Hulk Hogan and his family, including daughter Brooke. The new series will follow the awful singer as she moves to Miami to start a new life on her own. Her family, including her parents, are expected to appear from time to time.

Because American Idol named its 12 finalists last night, many people may have missed out on other reality TV show news. Not to worry! We have you covered...

Survivor: The show opened in the still Fans vs. Favorites camps. Chet tells us he wants Jason out next and Jason tells us Chet has to go. We guess Chet didn't target Joel because he flipped with them (Chet, Kathy, Tracy) by voting Mikey B. out last week. -- TV Squad

Make Me a Supermodel: It's elimination time. The three boys appear before the judges to hear their verdict. Ben and Casey are safe, but Frankie cannot be made into a supermodel. -- Buddy TV

Celebrity Apprentice:  The Donald gathers the teams in his opulent apartment to introduce them to his wife Melania and toddler Barron, who is like a cute and cuddly mini-Donald, gurgling that he wants to be a "beezneezman" when he grows up. -- Reality TV Magazine

The big news on reality TV last night, of course, was another semifinal round on American Idol and Christian Siriano winning Project Runway.

Still, a couple other shows did air. Here are their recaps:

Big Brother: The house guests are all on edge since none of them know what the mystery siren signifies or when it will go off. Sheila has decided to sleep in her sweat pants instead of the flannel bathrobe and crocheted shawl she usually wears. -- TVGasm.com

America's Next Top Model: Dominique confessionals that she is "fierce" and a "diva." The girls find tacky white quilted purses filled with Apple Bottom clothing, and Fatima calls Allison fat. Allison who is anorexic! Oh dear. -- Zap2It

While American Idol captured the attention of most households, here's a recap of three other reality TV shows from last night:

America's Next Top Model: Since America's Next Top Model is back in New York this season, the models all meet up in a Soho cafe, where Amis tells everyone she's changed her name because of the other Aimee on the show this season, and claims that the name Amis is in the Bible. -- San Francisco Chronicle

The Biggest Loser: Jay's "head's still kinda foggy," after the loss of his brother Mark. "There really is no justice when it comes to the scale," he cries. In fact, the whole Blue Team seems kinda foggy when trainer Bob pays them a visit. -- Reality TV Magazine

Big Brother: We know that Joshuah was really upset about the lesbian lie thing with Allison. While Sheila was a part of it, she seems to be exonerated and it's all about Allison as far as Joshuah is concerned. But during the recap moments we found out that the other reason Joshuah is ticked at her is due to the vote change last week. -- TV Squad