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Mikey Verdugo says HGTV told him, "You will not be showing up for the finale"

HGTV told contestant Mikey Verdugo that he was not allowed to participate in the show's reunion and finale episode, on which his absence wasn't explained, and also says that a HGTV publicist lied...

Michael Johns released from 19 Entertainment's American Idol contract, doesn't want a label

American Idol 7 finalist Michael Johns has been released from the show's restrictive contract that prevents finalists from being signed by other record labels or from releasing records until six...

Nicole was "the fastest quiz taker in The Mole's history," also broke a rule

The Mole 3 player Nicole was "the fastest quiz taker in The Mole's history," the show's executive producer Clay Newbill said. That helped her stay in the game, as the finale revealed, especially at...

NBC will air celebrity dinner party show; Fox Reality orders third Solitary

NBC plans to air five episodes of a show that will feature celebrities having a dinner party for four other celebrities, and then getting judged on their food. Celebrity Come Dine With Me--which is...

Leaked diary room footage offers insight into reality TV interviewing process

Big Brother 10 houseguest Michelle's entire interview session with a show producer was accidentally broadcast. Now more than 20 minutes are online on YouTube, captured by Big Brother Klub (the audio...

Lifetime will air a docusoap set in Washington, D.C.

Lifetime has picked up a new docusoap like The Hills that will be set in Washington, D.C., and star socialites from that area. More significantly, the network will reportedly pair it with Project...

Survivor Micronesia made $96.5 million for CBS, compared to $166.6 million for All-Stars

Between its two all-star seasons, Survivor lost about $70 million in value for CBS, and the 16th season, fans versus favorites, was the third-lowest season in terms of advertising revenue. Those...

Transgendered contestant will compete on Top Model 11

A transgendered contestant is among the 14 girls who will compete on America's Next Top Model 11 this year. Isis identifies herself as "a woman born physically male," she told Us Weekly. "My...

Doug Wilson, pageant girls, and "chubby" girls who want to become models all get reality series

Cable networks have announced a few new series, some of which are in development, and at least one of which may never air. TLC is giving a new show to Trading Spaces star Doug Wilson and carpenter...

A Shot of Love 3 is currently being cast but won't star Tila Tequila, who said no

There will not be A Shot of Love 3 for Tila Tequila, although MTV is currently casting for the third season, which will star a different bisexual woman. "MTV asked me to do another season, but I...