Reality TV (Page 5)

Bravo continues to milk its Real Housewives franchise cash cow by giving none other than Wiggy Kimmy her very own show. Bethenny Frankel is wrapping up her shows on Bravo, so the network has given Kim Zolciak her own slot. Bravo claims that with Kim being a new mother in love, she's perfect. Isn't that why she met Kroy Biermann and got knocked up in the first place?

An insider says: “Kim is a game-changer. She was the first housewife to release a single and just like Bethenny, she fell in love and got pregnant while taping the show. She’s the perfect choice."

The insider says that Zolciak's show will "follow the very successful Bethenny formula," but that instead of taking viewers inside therapy sessions like Bethenny did, Kim will work out her problems "at the nail salon with friends."

I can't stand this b!tch and I really can't stand her because she blocked me on Twitter. Her baby daddy Kroy Biermann can barely put three words together when he speaks. I think he's mildly mentally retarded. Congrats?!

Although Kate Gosselin's TLC show "Kate Plus 8" was axed by the network, the single mother of eight appeared on the Today Show this morning to say that she wants to remain on television.

Tonight is the final episode of Kate Plus 8, and Kate said that she's concerned for the "devastated" fans of the show. No comment.

"There is sadness, because it's the end of an era." Katie said that she wants to give her mini-army "the best opportunities available," which she believes working on television provides. She also struck back at ex-husband Jon Gosselin for saying "reality TV is not a career."

"Jon may be acceptive of mediocre for his kids," she countered. "I want the best for my kids."

Kate says that tabloid stories have been "the disturbing factor" that has contributed to a drop in ratings.

But does she want another reality show? "It would have to be the right one," she said, while making clear she wishes to stay on TV. And not alone.  "I'm sure you will see my kids again at some point," she said.

I won't be watching.

Jump in for Kate's Today Show interview!

A very predictable rumor came out the other week that Bethenny Frankel wants to distance herself from the Bravo network because Russell Armstrong of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills offed himself. Frankel says that this is simply not true.

Bethenny told USA Today: “It’s preposterous to blame a TV show for someone’s suicide.” The entrepreneur says that she heard that Russell "wasn't so kind to his wife," but she doesn't know much about Taylor Armstrong and Russell. "I know nothing about them," she says. 

Bethenny also adds that the contracts participants sign for reality shows detail what's in store.

“People sign very lengthy documents and they know what they’re getting into. Life is stressful. It’s unfair to blame a TV show for something personal,"

Whatever boo! Different people deal with different obstacles differently. I think that if Bethenny lost all of her businesses and went completely bankrupt, she would shut down production on her shows. She wouldn't be all like "I'm ready for my close-up b!tches!" Russell felt trapped. Becoming tabloid fodder didn't make his life any easier. Without the reality TV fame, Russell would have been able to tackle his problems privately. I don't blame Bravo, but the stress from the media and all of the edited negative footage likely contributed to his demise.

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T.I. was released from prison this morning and as soon as he stepped outside of the pearly prison gates, he began taping a new reality show for VH1. The show will follow T.I. as he readjusts to life "as a free man after being incarcerated for nearly a year in a Federal prison in Arkansas."

The show promises viewers will get a glimpse into the "very loving and always fascinating relationship between T.I. and his wife Tameka, who has faithfully stood by T.I.'s side through it all."

Jeff Olde, a big wig of Original Programming and Production at VH1 said, "Viewers have always connected with T.I. and we are definitely thrillled to show the next chapter of this incredible artist's riveting life with this new series."

It's hard being a celebrity isn't it? Getting out of prison and shooting a reality show which you're gonna make bank on... Yeah, that's rough!

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Because everything that happens with the Kardashians is so real, you should be shocked to learn there was a scripted moment during Kim's wedding, but it had nothing to do with Kimmy Kupcakes herself. TMZ has obtained audio of a scripted touching moment between Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick.

On walkie-talkie chatter a producer is heard saying "Hey, we need a thing of Kourtney and Scott - "I feel like"... like "love is in the air" and they talk about, "Ok fine, you know, we'll get married or something."

You then hear other producers working on teaming up Scott and Kourtney to catch the moment on camera. When production was wrapping on Kim's wedding, a lead producer allegedly told the crew, "See you at Kourtney's wedding."

So, there you have it! Any reality you could have possibly thought existed on "Keeping up with the Kardashians" is tarnished... but you have Kourtney's wedding to look forward to!

You can listen to the Kourtney and Scott moment being set-up, here!

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America, prepare to change the channel in horror. No we're not talking about the possibility of Snooki appearing on Dancing With the Stars. We're talking about a reality show featuring 51 year-old washed-up actor Doug Hutchison and his wife, 16 year-old "singer" Courtney Stodden.

“We’ve been seduced by a lot of producers, wanting to do a reality TV show and we’re in negotiations right now with a very prominent producer,” Doug said in a recent interview. “We’re talking about the possibility of taking it to networks.” You sure "seduced" is the word you wanna use there, Doug? Creepy.

In the same interview, Doug went on to explain what attracted him to Courtney (gross), saying his young wife "really embodies the classic iconic figures of the past. The Marilyn Monroes, the Sharon Tates, the Pamela Andersons.” So, she's either gonna suffer a tragic, premature death or make a sex tape and catch hep C? This guy really needs to think before he opens his mouth.

Oh no! We hope she's saved up her money. TLC announced that Kate Plus 8 has been canceled. The series began as "Jon & Kate + 8" before Jon Gosselin got himself fired. Kate and Jon's divorce was finalized in December 2009.

"TLC has decided not to renew another season of Kate + 8. ...TLC hopes to check in with Kate and the family periodically with specials in the future."

Kate Gosselin branched out and appeared on other reality shows last year, competing on Dancing With the Stars and making life hell for Sarah Palin on Sarah Palin's Alaska.

Kate confirmed the cancellation rumor on her Twitter today. Kate Tweeted: "TLC canceled it. I'm sorry. We've had a great run! ... Thanks to TLC and our many, many supportive and diehard fans!"

Kate claims that "as is very typical for me, I am choosing to see the positive in this situation." Who wrote that message? Kate's a pessimistic, psychotic b!tch!

If the kids were in Jon's care, I'd worry, but Kate's a phenomenal mother and she will do all that she can to provide. Gosselin said that she will be doing motivational speaking, writing books, and exploring other opportunities including "maybe even some dating?" Lol! She sounds like she's being positive.

I don't think Kate's going anywhere. Maybe Oprah will try to scoop her up, or hopefully she'll star in an upcoming season of The Bachelorette. I've tuned into some episodes when Kate and Jon were going through their drama, but the kids are getting big and I loved Kate's kids as little ones. Now they'll have the opportunity to be normal kids like everyone else. It's the right time to pull the plug.

The final Kate Plus 8 episode airs September 12th at 8pm.

ABC's spicy show Bachelor Pad returns this Monday night. Ex-lovers Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi are featured on the show, which is all you need to know really. They hate each other so much that Jake says "I hope Vienna falls 3000 feet to her death." Now that's class! What a gentleman.

Contestants will battle it out for a $250,000 cash prize.

"Jake is not popular and Vienna is a train wreck," a show insider reveals. Fireworks explode as they are reunited and Jake is faced with Vienna's new boyfriend, Kasey Kahl.

Jake tried to work with Vienna by calling a truce, but Vienna and Kasey ended up being the driving forces that sent Jakey home early! Good.

In July of 2010, Teresa Giudice said that she's "thinking about doing Dancing With the Stars." One year later, it seems that the Real Housewives of New Jersey star needs to start thinking about somethin' else. ABC doesn't want the bottom of the barrel D-listers who have been featured on the show. Specifically, no "Housewives" are allowed this season.

An upset Teresa said that she "would love to [compete] but they don't want 'Housewives' this season. But Playmates are OK?"

Teresa's talking about Kendra Wilkinson and Holly Madison who were able to dance on the show before producers raised the bar.

Dancing With the Stars has yet to respond to Teresa's comment.

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Entertainment executives like all creativity and like to recycle ideas, so a Russian version of Jersey Shore is set to premiere on Lifetime network on August 11. Set in Brooklyn, New York, a cast of Russians gets together to act crazy while speaking through thick accents. I'll tune in for the accents alone!

Basically, this is The Real World with foreign accents. Unlike Geordie Shore, MTV isn't behind this, which I think is a hint that it may suck. Anyone else think that there's only one Snooki and The Situation?

Lifetime was the lucky network that ended up greenlighting the new reality series, set in the Russian enclave of Brighton Beach, Brooklyn. The show follows similarly tanned, high-maintenance men and women as they ... well, we're not quite sure what they do.

Russian Dolls