Reality TV News (Page 15)

Last night's reality TV featured dancers vying for the attention of judges, and women vying for the attention of a washed up rapper. Let's see what went down on Dance War and the casting special for Flavor of Love 3...

Dance War: Still reeling from the loss of Charity on last week's episode of Dance War, Bruno is hoping that tonight's country theme will be a gimmee for Team Bruno... -- Reality TV Magazine

Flavor of Love 3: What kind of woman could possibly find Flavor Flav attractive? Last night's Flavor of Love 3 casting special promised to answer that question... -- Buddy TV

On one reality TV show last night, a group of D-list celebrities fought for Donald Trump's affections. On the other, a group of hopeful models yearned to be even a D-list celebrity.

Here are recaps for Celebrity Apprentice and Make Me a Supermodel:

Celebrity Apprentice: Omarosa is shocked and disappointed by the result [of last week's firing]. Vinnie gives the $50,000 check he got for winning the last task to his ex-wife, whose husband recently died from pancreatic cancer. -- Buddy TV

Make Me a Supermodel: The super models-in-training are back this week, and it's time to find out who America does not want to see on the catwalk. -- Reality TV Magazine

Sarah Jessica Parker hopes to do for artists what Project Runway has done for designers: make them cutthroat.

Parker's production company, Pretty Matches, is joining forces with Magical Elves, the producers of Runway and Top Chef, for a new, as-yet untitled reality series that will pit 12 aspiring artists against each other for the chance to win a gallery show, a cash prize and a sponsored national tour.

Each episode will have hopeful contestants focusing on a specific discipline, such as sculpting, painting or photography. Their efforts will then be critiqued by their on-screen rivals, as well as appraised by a panel of top art world figures.

For now, of course, the actress is finishing up filming for Sex and the City: The Movie.

The only reality show worth reporting on from last night? The Biggest Loser. Check out a recap:

The Biggest Loser: Just as Jennifer Widder was starting to post impressive numbers on the scale, the 22-year-old weight-loss camp assistant director from River Edge, NJ became the first individual contestant cut from The Biggest Loser: Couples during last night's broadcast... -- Reality TV World

Our favorite Survivor castaway, Rupert Boneham of Survivor: Pearl's Island and Survivor: All Stars, has started a music label.

Known as "I Saw You On TV," the label will spotlight on unsigned artists. Specifically, Rupert tapping into the talent pool created by reality TV, those who have not only the skills but also the personality and familiar face to connect with the public.

He plans to release three volumes: Comedy, Video Game Composers, and Reality Stars, in May. The CDs will be supported by artist tours and more volumes will be announced throughout the year.

Boneham won $1 million when he was voted America's Favorite Player during Survivor: All Stars.

Today's round-up of reality TV shows include D-list celebrities falling off the wagon and hopeful dancers going to battle. Here's a look at last night's Celebrity Rehab and Dance War:

Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew: Jeff Conaway finally made it out of the hospital and came back to rehab, only to continue to suffer from the shakes, pain, thoughts of suicide and convulsions. -- VH1 Reality World

Dance War: It was Motown/R&B night tonight on Dance War. As usual, the two competing teams on Dance War, Team Bruno and Team Carrie Ann, open the hour with a big group dance. -- Buddy TV

NBC has announced the official premiere dates for a pair of new reality competition shows.

After American Gladiators finishes its current run, My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad will premiere on Monday, February 18.

This is seriously the premise: fathers and their respective son/daughter take part in challenges that test dad's strength, intelligence, and how he works together with his kin.

In addition to bragging rights, the winning dad will get money that can be used for his child's future.  The series will be hosted by Dan Cortese.

Also, after the season finale of 1 Vs. 100, Amne$ia (hosted by Dennis Miller, pictured) will premiere on Friday, February 22.

Craig Plestis, Executive Vice President of Alternative Programming, Development and Specials at NBC Entertainment made the announcement.

"If you love the competitive energy of American Gladiators and the outrageous challenges of Fear Factor, you'll love My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad," said Plestis. "Combined with our hilarious new quiz show Amne$ia, viewers aren't going to want to miss this great week of reality premieres."

Lifetime is getting into the reality TV dancing game.

The female-centric network is coming out with Your Mama Don't Dance, a series that pairs 10 young professional dancers with their dance-novice parents. Contestants who thought they'd signed up for a simple dance-off weren't told until this weekend that they were actually in for something completely different.

Beverly Hills, 90210 and Dancing with the Stars alum Ian Ziering (pictured) will host the show, which premieres February 29 and will conclude with a live finale on April 18.

Lifetime Entertainment President Susanne Daniels said she wasn't interested at first in another dance show, but she was drawn to Your Mama Can't Dance's twist.

"It's a dance competition, but it's really about the adult parent/child relationship, and how complex that is," Daniels said. "It's going to be an emotional show. I want people to cry."

Last night was a tale of two reality shows: Rock of Love 2 and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition pretty much couldn't be more opposite from one another. Here are recaps of both:

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: In May 2006, after four days of heavy rain, it was clear to Reynald and Casey Voisine and their four children that the water rising outside their home was far more than a puddle. -- Reality TV Magazine

Rock of Love 2: Destiney, Daisy and Roxy won passes to take Bret Michaels away whenever they want. Bret acted like a sexual pervert. Three more women went home. -- Buddy TV

Considering the source - and idea - of this story, you might wanna take it with a grain of salt bigger than Ashlee Simpson's old nose.

According to OK! Weekly, the young sister's insane father, Joe Simpson, is "pushing" a new I Love New York-like reality dating series starring Ashlee.

"It will put 14 guys in a house and they will compete to date Ashlee," the insider told OK!, adding the show is tentatively titled Lipsync Jungle, a reference to Ashlee's October 2004 Saturday Night Live lip-synching mishap.

Ashlee's first foray into reality television was Summer 2004's The Ashlee Simpson Show, which aired on MTV immediately following third-season episodes of Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica, the reality series starring Ashlee's big sister Jessica and her husband at the time Nick Lachey that worked out so well for them.

Of course, there's a small snafu with this rumored concept: Ashlee has been dating Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz for more than a year, a problem Joe evidently doesn't find too troublesome.

"He wants Ashlee to break-up with Pete," a source said. "[But] no way will Ashlee dump Pete. Ashlee doesn't listen to her father's crazy schemes."