Reality Ravings

Anthony Callea runner up of Australian Idol, career continues to soar. He was the support act for the much awaited Celine Dion in Melbourne last night.

This must have eased the disappointment of being eliminated from It Takes Two on Tuesday night.

Apparently there was a rumour that he and Celine were going to do a duet of his hit The Prayer, but that did not eventuate.

Speaking of It Takes Two apparently there was no love lost between Paul O'Brien, and Anthony Callea. They clashed behind-the-scenes. Anthony has said to have lectured O'Brien about taking the competition seriously.

Who Magazine speaks to Candice Falzone after her elimination.

While another Idol Alumni whose career is not going so well Kate DeAraugo, was seen singing in a discount clothing store at Birkenhead Point this week. When one of the Young Diva's pop act songs came on the shop sound system - she obliged by adding some live vocals.

Australia's Next Top Model's Have Had Their Make Over - Leiden Got a Buzz Cut.

Leiden Kronemburger has appeared on stage at the Royal Easter Show with a buzz cut. Make-over week in Australia's Next Top Model must have occurred. In the American series normally one of the model contestants will received the buzz cut.

Bianca from Cycle 9 was much improved because of the radical change.

The picture of the the new hair do is here. Other top modellers in the photo are Kristy Coulcher, Rebecca Jobson and Alyce Crawford.

For the before shot here is a group photo here.

Australia's Next Top Model commences on Fox 8 on April 22.

It Take Two Jade McCrae and Paul O'Brien say Judges Want Them Out.
Jade McCrae has lashed out at the It Takes Two judging panel to protest at what they claim is unnecessary and unfair criticism.

The Daily Terror article said:

A normally composed MacRae couldn't contain her anger backstage after the Channel 7 talent show aired on Tuesday night, infuriated by judge James Valentine accusing Home and Away star O'Brien of not wanting to be a part of the singing competition.
"I am so f . . king angry," MacRae raved to Confidential. "We're all for constructive criticism, but when they put him down week after week, it's just not nice.

Normally I find it is the opposite with Channel 7 stars as they get a few bonus points to enable them to stay in the show so they can continue to promote their shows. Channel 7 is the master of the cross promotion.

Another Channel 7 personality was eliminated on Tuesday night Sara Groen the weather/news girl. An exit interview from TV Week is here.

Also another exit interview from Who magazine here.

So You Think You Can Dance Jemma Armstrong Can Expect Strong Support from WA.
Jemma Armstrong the Perth Latin American dancer can expect strong support, ie lots of vote from Western Australia.

I expect the Western Australian media will give her huge coverage over the next few weeks.
The West here has a small article complete with a very nice photo.

Will geographical voting push some of the contestants to the top 4? There does seem to be some advantage of being from an area where there are fewer contestants eg a smaller (population wise) state, or a large regional area.

It was rumoured in 2005 that the winner of Australian Idol Kate DeAraugo won the competition because of the strength of the Ballarat vote.

Also good news for fans of the Australian version of So You Think You Can Dance, Channel 10 have confirmed it will be shown again next year.

Article here.

American Idol - Exit article with Chikezie
Chikezie was the unfortunate singer to be eliminated off American Idol this week, at least he can take comfort in making the top 10 tour.

Here is an exit interview from EW.

Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo is starting the new year like a lot of us with the resolution to lose some weight.

But lucky for her she will be paid for it, by signing up with Jenny Craig for their new ad campaign. She is filming the before ads in Melbourne now.

She wishes to shed 10 kilos as she thinks her pogginess is what is hindering her career! We could debate whether it is that or her voice.

Once she loses the weight she won't be able to use that excuse anymore.

Story from news.com.au here with the obligatory shocking photo.