Reality TV

THE BIGGEST LOSER -- Episode 808 -- Pictured: (l-r) Rudy, Liz, Rebecca, Danny -- NBC Photo: Trae Patton Tonight’s episode of The Biggest Loser took place in Washington D.C. While at the nation’s capitol the nine remaining contestants along with Jillian and Bob meet with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (New York) and Senator Robert Casey (Pennsylvania) to talk about the need for better health and nutrition education, especially in schools. Alison meets the contestants in D.C. and announces that they are now competing as individuals. She also tells them they are going to have 60 minutes to get the most people together in front of ... Read Full Story

The economy must really be in the shitter because Trump is back to host a new season of The Celebrity Apprentice (what, you actually think he likes doing this?). Apparently even his comb-over is held down with credit card debt. At first glance, the celebrity guests look pretty promising: Joan Rivers and Dennis Rodman? That’s more than enough to make me watch. But lets look at the full lineup: CONTESTANTS Clint Black Country Music Star Claudia Jordan Deal or No Deal Model Tom Green Funny Man / Uni-Baller Jesse James Motorcycle Man / TV star Dennis Rodman NBA Star / Crazy Man Tionne Watlkins ... Read Full Story

The Bachelorette, Jillian Harris, got two surprise visits in tonight’s episode (6/29/09) in which she was visiting five suitors’ hometowns. Ed, who voluntarily left the show to go back to work, returned to ask Jillian for another chance. Jake stopped by Jillian’s hotel room when she was visiting Wes in Texas and told Jillian that Wes had a girlfriend. And then there were four: Reid , a 30-year-old real estate agent from Philadelphia Kiptyn, a 31-year-old California business developer Ed , a 29-year-old technology consultant from Chicago Wes , a 32-year-old musician from Texas Leaving the show: Jesse, a 27-year-old wine maker from California ... Read Full Story

Last week on The Celebrity Apprentice, Joan Rivers returned to finish out the game, saying her team shouldn't suffer because of something personal. Annie Duke's reponse to River's return? “Joan is completely full of sh*t in everything she does. There’s a reason she got fired from the TV Guide channel, by the way, ‘cause she’s a complete b*tch.” But Annie doesn't get personal, right? Proving Joan River's comments correct in that Annie will stab you in the back in her private interviews but suck up to you in the boardroom, as she did in this episode, 'again.' Joan's having nothing to do with it ... Read Full Story

Those who know me know that I am a reality TV junkie. I enjoy watching shows like the Amazing Race , the Biggest Loser , Survivor and Celebrity Apprentice . I know that the term "reality TV" is an oxymoron in many ways but once in a while a notable moment of real life emerges on these shows. Last night the Celebrity Apprentice had one of those moments. For those who don't know what the Celebrity Apprentice is click here . One of the celebrities on this year's show is Dennis Rodman . Dennis is well known for his "bad boy" image. Up to ... Read Full Story