Reality Ravings

Leigh Buchanan Looking For Financial Backing For His Label.
Leigh Buchanan the runner up of Project Runway Australia is looking for a backer for his fashion label. Leigh's was one of the stand out collections from the final three.

In the meantime he has been showing another creation of his to the public. His character Barb - a '70's housewife character who wears a rich red dress and cool curly wig came out at a drag show at The Powerhouse in Brisbane this week.

For a further update on what is happening to Leigh post Project Runway go to previous interview here.

Bobby Flynn To Record A Covers Album
You can take the boy out of Australian Idol, but can you take Australian Idol out of the boy. Bobby Flynn has announced he will be working on a covers album to be released next year. If he rearranges covers like he did on Idol, I will willingly buy it.

Bobby's baby girl Indigo is now three months old. Very sweet.

Sonia Kruger Still Married
Apparently Sonia Kruger did not wear her wedding ring on Sunday night on Dancing With The Stars. This sent her fans into meltdown. Be reassured she is still married she just chose to wear costume jewellery on the night.

Gordon Ramsey to Open Restaurant in Melbourne.
Gordon Ramsey will open a restaurant called Maze in the Crown Casino complex in Melbourne. This is just one of the many restaurants he owns around the world. The opening is planned for the beginning of 2010.

Bogan's Wanted By Fat Pizza Creators For Reality TV Show.
News.com.au states that Fat Pizza creator Paul Fenech wants Bogans to audition for his new show which will be like Bogan Idol. The prize will be something better then a "Centrelink cheque". Sounds like it will be a show just making fun at people. Click the above link if interested.

Make Me A Supermodel Jennifer Hawkins Lets Slip Who Is Eliminated Tonight.
The Daily Telegraph says Jennifer Hawkins, host of Make Me A Supermodel, in an interview revealed the outcome of tonight's episode. Fortunately or unfortunately the article did not reveal who it was. My money is on Courtney.

Make Me A Supermodel on Channel 7 at 7.30pm.

Paula Abdul's Stalker Has Allegedly Suicided Outside Her House.
Former American Idol reject Paula Goodspeed found dead outside the Idol judges house in LA. Ms Goodspeed was apparently obsessed by the singer and had stalked her. Police had been called on a number of occasions. It is suspected she had died from a drug overdose.

This continues a run of bad news for Idol alumni. Jennifer Hudson had the tragic deaths of her mother, brother and nephew occur, and Simon Cowell has just recently broken up from his long time girlfriend Teri Seymour.
Source of story on Entertainment Wise.

Tennis Great Martina Navratilova To Be On I'm A Celebrity..Get Me Out Of Here.
The question is why is she going on this British reality TV show? Money? I doubt it. Maybe she wants to get back into the public eye. This show has increased the profile of not so fabulous nobodies, like Katie Price and Peter Andre, and even Jason Donovan.

Filmed in Australia, the show's contestants compete in a series of bush tucker trials and other challenges in which they are often called upon to brave their fears of snakes, spiders and insects.

Other contestants include former police chief and recent London mayoral candidate Brian Paddick, ex-EastEnders star Joe Swash, singer Simon Webbe, formerly of boy band Blue, and George Takei - Star Trek's Mr Sulu.

Source of story The Australian.

If You Think Jeff Probst Is Suave, Sophisticated and Smooth Well You May Not Want To Watch This.
NZ Reality TV has a You Tube file that shows Survivor host Jeff Probst hosting a quiz type show in 1995. To say he is enthusiastic is an understatement. And he looks so much better in his Survivor shorts then the plaid suit jacket.

Kristy Hinze Hurt By Bloggers Thinking She Is Marrying Older Billionaire For His Money.

In SMH it says Kristy Hinze is hurt that internet bloggers think she marrying Netscape founder Jim Clark for his money.

There is a 34 year age gap between them. I for one was sceptical about match as seen in this post here. However they both are obviously in love, but I am sure his money and her lithe body have something to do with the attraction. Anyway does it matter what other people think?

Andrew G's Wife Looking For Work In Australia.
Andrew G's wife Noa Tishby who is a triple threat of model, actress and singer is looking for work in Australia so she can spend more time with her husband.

Noa who is huge in her home country Israel, has also just scored a guest spot on the TV program Big Love.

I wonder if she auditioned to be host on Australia's Next Top Model? Or even a guest judge she would have the goods to do that.
Daily Tele has more info.

Jennifer Hudson's Family To Have A Private Funeral on Monday.
After the tragic events where former American Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew were allegedly killed by William Balfour, the funeral will be held on Monday.

The funeral will be private to allow the family to grieve in peace.
Full story Daily Tele.

Ricky-Lee Coulter To Be A Divorcee at the age of 22.
The men in Australia will be rejoicing today now it has been revealed her marriage to Jamie Babbington is over. Ricky-Lee's publicist cited "distance and time apart" for the split. Ricky-Lee moved to Sydney to be a co-host on Australian Idol.

The couple were together for seven years. So she must have been 15 and he was 24 when they started going out. I am not sure what I think of that.

Full story on Daily Tele.

So You Think You Can Dance Australia auditions in Brisbane Today
Brisvegas dancers were out in force today for the auditions of SYTYCD Au. Season 1 winner Jack Chambers was from Brisbane, he will be permanently moving to New York in March. Part of his prize money has gone towards buying an apartment on the Upper West Side. Nacho Pop and Jack were also at the auditions today.

Brisbane Times has more details.

Charlotte Dawson's Boyfriend Is Doing Jail Time.
Now what is it with Next Top Model judge Charlotte Dawson and her propensity for men who have difficulties with the law. Her former husband Scott Miller currently has drug charges laid against him, and her current squeeze Matthew Rodin just spent the night in jail on fraud charges.

$100,000 is required to get him out of jail. Now Charlotte seems like a sensible woman she needs to ditch this guy and fast. Does she really want to be schleping to Long Bay Jail each weekend if he is convicted? The charges relate to a $7.5 million fraud.

The Australian has the full yarn.

America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 Spoiler Alert.
NY Mag has a little article saying the overseas trip for the Cycle 12 models is in Sao Paulo.

The Bitching From Make Me A Supermodel Continues - Keep It Coming Girls.
Sheridan Seekamp who was eliminated last night Make Me Supermodel decided to give a last swipe at Kassie.

She said "Luke had a crack but I wasn't interested.... I thinks that's why Kassie hated me so much."

Does she mean Kassie hated her because she rejected Luke, Kassie's own paramour or that Kassie hated her because Luke had shown interest in her?

Am I going to spend anymore time thinking about it? NO.

Is Ruby Rose the female equivalent of Shane Warne?
Actually I don't think so. But the mainstream media thinks that if she is hanging out with a girl she must be sleeping with the - because really every girl now has been brainwashed by that Kate Perry song.

The latest rumour involves third place getter from Australia's Next Top Model Samantha Downie when they turn up to the Rolling Stone Party together. Of course Sam has form due to her kiss with Leiden Kronemberger on the show.

Anyway it is all bollocks Sam has a boyfriend in Melbourne, though for how much longer is unclear as an agent from Milan has shown interest in the photogenic Samantha.

Syd Confidential has the full story.

Natalie Bassingthwaite To Launch Solo Album in November.
So You Think You Can Dance Australia host Natalie Bassingthwaite will be juggling her SYTYCD duties with promoting her new solo album.

Apparently going solo was harder then she thought it would be.

Auditions for the show are currently occurring around Australia. Details here. Apparently Bonnie Lythgoe will be on the judging panel again this year. Is this part of her divorce settlement?

Micheal Johns From American Idol Media Clips Whilst In Australia.
Considering this years season of American Idol was only shown on Fox 8, Michael Johns appears to have plenty of fans here.

His fan site Michael Johns Online/ has clips from Kerry Ann Kennerley and his performance on the Sunrise program.

He is hotter then any of the male contestants we have on this years Idol. Apologies to the eight year old Tom Williams fans.

New Reality TV Show For Alex Perry On Foxtel

Designer and Australian Next Top Model judge Alex Perry will start filming a reality TV show next month. It is a bit unclear what it will be. He said it will be something "fun and different" and not a Big Brother style behind the scenes snapshot of his crazy life.

He said he would love to do a bridal aspect because the craziest stuff happens at weddings!

Now that would be cool our very own Bridezilla, though I am sure the society babes he designs for won't agree to that.

Expect to see his celebrity clients trying to raise their profile on his show.

Link to story here.

Australian Idol Contestant Sex Predator Finally Convicted.
In an article here in the Herald Sun it is revealed a sex offender has finally been convicted on charges for sexually assaulting 10 girls between 14 and 18 between 2003 and 2005.

Previously the Idol contestant had been through a harrowing court case with this same person for sexually assaulting her in the late '90's when she was 15. A jury did not convict him of the three sex related charges.

She states she is happy she had made the allegations against him. Did the jury get it wrong? Because of the nature of the charges the singer nor the year she was on Idol can be revealed, and out of respect for her I won't bother speculating.


Andrew G's Australian Idol Top Four Predictions
Andrew G reckons the top four will be Wes Carr, Mark Spano, Brooke Addamo and Roshani Priddis. I found the most interesting aspect in an article here where he reveals his and his wife's Noa's plans for kids.

Make Me A Supermodel Are Trying To Boost Ratings By Promoting The Best Bits Of The Upcoming Episodes.
Last week it was the stolen bottle of Bollinger by Hannah and this week it is the fight between Billy Bishop and Tom Penfold which is broken up by judge Jackie Frank. Apparently would be model Courtney was also injured in the melee.

This strategy appears to be working with the show cracking the over 1 million viewer mark for the first time last week.

The link between these to controversies appears to be Jackie Frank - will she turn into the Charlotte Dawson of this show, taking away the attention from the bland hosts?

Grant Hackett's Channel 7's Contract In Danger Because Of His Refusal To Go on Dancing With The Stars.
Now I always knew this guy had integrity and this confirms it by him refusing to go on that awful boring show Dancing With The Stars. Apparently he said no and David Leckie head of Channel 7 said he had to. Rumour has it that Hackett may be looking for a new contract elsewhere. Full story in the Daily Tele here.

Now I know this is off topic but can someone tell him to take his wife Candice out for a good feed as she looked incredibly scrawny at the Olympics.

In other Dancing With The Star News James Tobin from Sunrise (I have no idea who he is) and Renee Bargh from Channel V may be doing the wild thing.

Project Runway - Where Are They Now?
Article from Newsday here which shows what some of the designers from the four seasons of Project Runway are up to.

Big Brother - What Are This Years Contestants Now Up to.
Former Big Brother contestant, but now fanatic and BB commentator, Tim Brunero, has written an article on what this the final year of BB contestant's are up to. For those interested click here.

Farmer Wants A Wife - The are now casting for Series 3
After the continued success of Season 2 of Farmer Wants a Wife - Channel 9 are looking for farmers for series 3. Considering two of the six farmers from last years series found a mate they should get some quality girls and guys applying. It seems to have a better success rate then RSVP.

Some Sort of Bitchfest Has Erupted in Melbourne Over Jason Coleman's New Dance Studio.

So You Think You Can Dance judge Jason Coleman has made some enemy's in his quest to build a super dooper dance academy in Melbourne. Has he been inspired by another SYTYCD judge Debbie Allen who has her own dance academy in the US. Jason has been accused of poaching students. To be honest I am finding it very hard to care. However for those that do the article is here.

Dean Geyer and Lisa Origliasso Have Split.

To think after their gushing OK Magazine spread in April to announce their engagement, Dean Geyer, former Australian Idol alumni, and now Neighbours hunk, has split from his Veroncia, Lisa Origlasso. No real reasons given except the usual trotted out lines in these situations. "Our career demand we are in different areas of the world now and in the future, and the pressures that are associated with it have forced us to make this difficult decision.....etc. We would appreciate respect for our privacy at this point of time."

Full details of statement here.

Demelza Winner of Aust Next Top Model IS Getting Modelling Work
Demelza who may never lose the bullying tag modelled in the Saba fashion parade and according to the article here. she was quite good. She is will also be going to New York to visit agents since she has lost weight from her hips - one of the criticisms modelling agents levelled at ther when she was in New York with Australia's Next Top Model.

News To Be Put In the Un-fucking-believable file.
Kristy Lee Cook from last seasons American Idol Has managed to Snare a Record contract.

Kristy Lee who was memorable for putting in some pretty ordinary performances on American Idol this season, especially in Beatles week, has now signed a record deal with Arista records an off shoot of BMG.

I cannot see the appeal of this girl, but obviously it helped that she was an attractive blonde.


Terri From BB Wanted by One Nation to Stand For Parliament.

Livenews has an article here which reveals One Nation the controversial political party may be chasing Terri the grandma currently in BB to stand for Parliament. One Nation think she has a potential due to her strong views on immigration. The scary thing is she seems to be having some appeal as apparently she is a strong chance of winning the this years title after Travis.

Project Runway Host Kristy Hinzes Won't Be Taking Her Boyfriend To The Seniors Week Concert.

Kristy Hinzes billionaire boyfriend Jim Clarke has come out to Australia for a visit while she is fulfilling her Project Runway duties.

Kristy is 27 years old and Jim is 63. Now Kristy states that it is not his bank account that she finds attractive.

"He is charismatic, handsome, funny and down-to-earth," Hinze said recently of her 63-year-old beau.
"What more could anyone want in a partner?"

Somehow I think that if she had a met a teacher with those same characteristics she would not be dating him. But then again if Kristy did not have gorgeous long legs and a beautiful face, he would not be dating her.

Survivor Gabon is having Production Difficulties.
The next season of Survivor is already in production, even though Australian viewer are yet to see the Survivor Fan's V Favourites series. David Gyngell if you are reading this put it on instead of those hideous Bert Newton 20 to 1 shows.

Anyway Jeff Probst is now in Gabon, Africa and there have been problems from encroaching animals and late shipments. Full article on the logistical issues here.

For Rami fans of Project Runway - he designed a dress out of money for Heidi Klum.

Blogging Project Runway has a great photo of Heidi Klum, Project Runway host, dressed in a dress by Rami Kashou. It looks amazing even without his signature draping.

Kyle Sandilands Doesn't Give A Rats That People Prefer Mike Goldman As Host of Big Brother Then Him - More concerned about having to cut down on Coca-Cola.
Kyle Sandiland was off sick for two weeks while he battled pneumonia, whist Big Brother battled falling ratings said he was unconcerned that Mike Goldman was better received as host then Kyle and Jackie have been.

Kyle's constant sarcasm and rudeness is not captivating the viewing audiences.

The 37 year old has been told he needs to 10kgs, and cut down his caffiene consumption - all of which he does not think he will do at this point of time.

Full story here here.

Big Brother Now Seen As A Career Move.
Whatever happened to just appearing on Big Brother and once your time was over you just went back to your normal life. Now most contestants seem to think that once they have appeared on TV that their further fame must continue. Now most of the girls just do a mens magazine thread. However last weeks evictee Renaee said she would like to host an extreme sports show.

I liked Renaee (what I have seen in the three BB episodes I have watched.) But seriously does she really think she has the personality, charisma or intelligence to host a tv show! Sadly I think she will back to Dubbo sooner then she thinks. If she wants a career change maybe she should go to Uni. Article here.

I think it is doubtful if there is another Big Brother next year that he and Jackie will be hosting.

Clearly Jackie's and Kyles publicity machine has been everywhere this week, every paper I have opened there has been an interviews of one or the other. Personally I think Kyle has become far too over exposed. One of Kyle's interviews from the Sunday papers if interested is here.

Model Agent Criticises Australia's Next Top Model To Promote Own Model Search.
In the SMH today Chic Management's Kathy Ward criticised the very popular Australia's Next Top Model.

She said that while the reality TV show might occasionally uncover some talent, the format was a far from ideal environment for young women aspiring to a career on the catwalk."It takes them away from their families and exposes them to controversy," she said. "I think that with young girls who really want to get into modelling, their families will protect them and not let them go into a house and expose them to other girls like that. Obviously [they have some protection] but I just don't think it's a particularly good environment for young girls to start in."

However it was revealed her agency was involved in the show for the first two season, before Priscilla's Management took over. Clearly Kathy had no qualms about the show then.

Nor of criticising the show to promote the new modelling competition they are involved in.

Chic Management is one of the sponsors of Replay Faces 2008 (www.replay.it/faces), a new national online model-search competition, to be launched by Erin McNaught on Wednesday.

Link to SMH article here.

Guy Sebastian and wife Jules Home from Honeymoon after Shock Death In the Family.
Season 1 winner of Australian Idol Guy Sebastian and his new wife Jules have flown home from their honeymoon in Paris after the shock death of Jules older brother Andrew.

Andrew who was at their wedding a few weeks ago is suspected to have taken his own life. He leaves behind a wife and young child. A very distressing situation for all their family.

Condolences to all.

Big Brother Continuing to Decline - Gretel Must Be Watching With Amusement.
Big Brother lost me weeks ago with all the twist and turns, and over manipulations. And they continue to try and revive it by adding more intruders to the house. Just leave it be and let the personalities evolve by themselves. Remember the first three seasons???

Anyway the new hosts continue to come in for criticisms. Today Jackie who is suppose to play good cop is now heard to be cold towards the housemates.

The former housemates have said she is cold" and "rude" to the contestants. Link to Daily Tele article here.

For those who care Dixie was evicted last night.

Jodhi Meares Forced To Face Fears For Finale of Aust Next Top Model.

Jodhi who was acknowledged to have choked at last years live finale of Australia's Next Top Model will now have to do it all over again. At the time Jodhi had said she would never do live TV again. Well clearly her bosses at Fox 8 had a different view.

This years live finale is to be bigger and better then last year. It will be in Luna Park with 2000 VIP guests.

The problem with Jodhi and live tv is that she very rarely adlibs and never goes off script which does not make good live TV.

Full story here.

American Idol Season 8 Viewers Give Their Ideas On How to Improve Idol.
Now it is time for the wash up of Idol after the fabulous finale where David Cook overcame the wholesome Archuleta. This year again there was a fall in ratings, however it does still make it the highest rating show on US TV.

Viewers have posted there opinions on how to improve the show for next season. Dicko would love one suggestion as one punter said they should give the judges of America's Next Big Rock Band a go at the judging table.

However a very interesting and provocative suggestion is as follows:
My big recommendation is one that Idol will never take: Get rid of the phone-in votes and instead base the eliminations on overnight iTunes sales. Since Idol is supposed to be a talent competition to determine who has what it takes to be crowned a genuine pop star, this method would actually and legitimately prove which contestants have the ability to move some product.

This could have a completely different spin on the competition however the winner would be itunes as currently in the US you don't have to pay to vote, but obviously would to download the song.

Full article here maybe Australian Idol may want to take up a few of the suggestions.

David Cook and Lacey fling appears to have petered out.
David Cook is doing what all good rock stars do, and makes sure he is taking the opportunity in partaking in the numerous women that are flinging themselves at him. Lacey Schwimmer from SYTYCD appears to be off the menu, but his predilection for reality tv chicks appears to continue with him confirming he has been on a date with American Idol Season 2 contestant Kimberley Caldwell.

Jordan Loukas inspired by Jodhi Meares.
Jordan Loukas who won fan favourite in last season Australia's Next Top Model has decided to take inspiration from the shows host Jodhi Meares and start a swimsuit label.

Jordan who has had mixed success since the show clearly has decided a different career direction is needed. Her and another ANTM graduate Simmone Duckmanton will start their own swimwear label. The girls are apparently designing the pieces themselves, but now word if they have any financial backing or if it is just them. Good luck.

Full story here.

Michael Johns Has Hit Sydney
Aussie American Idol contestant Michael Johns is now in Australia for a promotional trip for Idol. Not sure what he is going to do, but Fox 8 has brought him out.

He will probably hit the radio airwaves and TV talk shows.

Small SMH article here.

Hilarious article pointing out Paula Abdul's weird and unexplained moments.
MTV has an article here that outlines American Idol judge Paula Abdul's other unexplained faux pas on the show. It has been all over the world about last weeks slip up of judging the song before it has been sung. But MTV have dredged their memories to come up with some more.



Natalie Gauci Recording An Album
Sightings of last year's Australian Idol winner have been slim as she is in the studio recording an album. Apparently they are wanting to take it slowly to ensure it is a quality album. A strategy which worked for Damien Leith last year, as well as Leona Lewis.

Revlon say Alice Burdeau stood them up at an event because of partying too hard.
Revlon allege that last season's winner of Australia's Next Top Model Alice Burdeau stood them up for an event the night after the Logies. It was rumoured that she may have knocked back to much of the free champagne and was not in any shape to make it.

Her people deny it of course, and say Alice was never confirmed for the event. However apparently she was unable to speak at the MTV awards, this was reported on Vega. Maybe she is trying to emulate fashion icon Kate Moss too much. Or maybe she should just eat a few more canapes with her champagne.

An addendum to the above article in today's Daily Tele states an 'anon source' said she did look disorientated at the Logies. She apparently arrived 3 hours before the start of the ceremony and was a bit squiffy even before it started. A minder said she was back in her hotel by 1.00am.

Personally I thought it was obligatory to get smashed at the Logies as that was the only way to cope with the evening.

Natalie Bassingthwaite admits she was crap in the first few weeks of So You Think You Can Dance.

In an article here on the Daily Terror website Natalie Bassingthwaite admits her performance on the first few weeks of So You Think You Can Dance was under par.

She said:
"In the first few episodes I was absolutely petrified and it obviously came across," she said at Redfern CarriageWorks where the series is filmed.
"Some of the criticism did hurt, it did make me feel I shouldn't have done this.

"But I never went out there to say I'm the best host, but you know - I'm having a go.

"So I got through that moment and I'm happy with how I progressed - if you strip it all back and be true to yourself, that's what works the best."

We all remember the weird stoned autocue eyes, and stilted repartee, however she has improved in leaps and bounds and does look more comfortable in the role.

I like her honesty.

Channel Ten taking show cross promotion to a new heights by revealing Big Brother contestants on their other programs this week.

Obviously Channel 10 think that the Big Brother viewing audience is desperate to know who will be going into the Gold Coast compound next week by saying that the contestants will be revealed across other top rating Channel 10 tv programs this week.

The first inmate will show their face in a reel to run on So You Think You Can Dance tomorrow night, followed by the second and the third housemates being announced on Bondi Rescue and The Biggest Loser respectively.

I think I will just wait to get the information off the Big Brother forums.

Link to article on Daiy Terror Website

Simon Cowell Thinks This Year's Idol's Lack Personality.
As we know Simon Cowell does speak the fountain of truth.

He said in article to Variety American Idol cast lacks personality as exemplified by how they have presented themselves on the program thus far.

“They are giving very safe answers to questions, making safe song selections,” Simon said.

“We are not getting a sense of who they are. We have to try to pull it out of them more.”
Simon also said Michael Johns’ elimination, which was a shock to many – including the singer himself, shouldn’t have been so unexpected.

“You cannot deliver an uninspired performance at the top of the show,” Cowell said. “And you can’t be up there imitating another singer.”

I know Simon it makes you long for Danny Noriega to be back on the show. Maybe the voting public cannot handle anything other then bland?

Speaking of bland here is some post elimination tidbits from Kristy Lee Cook

EW exit summary with Kristy Lee Cook. She admits to the record contract at 17 years which was released.

American Idol Co-Host in Season One Brian Dunkleman admits he was an idiot to leave the show after one season.
Now we all make poor career decisions in our lives, but not ones as big as Brian Dunkleman who was co-host of American Idol in Season One with Ryan Seacrest, who decided not to continue on in the role after one season

As we know Ryan Seacrest is now mega rich, famous radio and TV personality with lots of blond women hanging off him.

Now where is Brian?

Well read the article here. to find out.

Channel Nine Axing More Reality TV Shows.

Unfortunately there has been no announcement on whether Channel 9 will be axing the excruciatingly bad My Kid is A Star. However the rumour is they are going to pull the plug on Million Dollar Salon.

This was to be a reality tv series where hairdressers (can you still call them that these days or are they hair designers/stylist) were to compete to win their own salon.

Apparently after months of filming auditions it has been decided that there was not enough talent for the production to go ahead. They don't elaborate whether this deficiency was with the contestants or the judges Renya Xydis and Joh Bailey.

Daily Telegraph article here.

Big Brother news.
It is not surprising that with less then two weeks to go the Big Brother publicity machine has started to be cranked up. Kyle Sandilands tried a few weeks ago to gain some publicity by bad mouthing Rove after an interview.

Apparently the new series which starts April 28 has been given much needed revamp. Along with new hosts Kyle and Jackie the BB house has had an overhaul. they will be missing the farmyard. Also the weekly grocery list and the punishment room has been given the chop.

Aussie American Idol Reject has been offered to do a duet with Dolly Parton.
Michael Johns who was cast off American Idol last week, supposedly a surprise elimination has been contacted by Dolly Parton who would like to do a duet with him. I don't know how that will fit in with his Blues/soul/rock persona but hell it is Dolly.

Apparently he has also been offered some record contracts.

Other post idol frivolity has been partying with Ashton Kutcher, Cameron Diaz, and Demi Moore in New York.

Full story here.

So You Think You Can Dance - Jason Gilkison to replace Bonnie tonight.
The SYTYCD panel will be without Bonnie Lythgoe tonight as she has a family commitment to attend to.

Her replacement will be Jason Gilkison. It will be interesting to see what another person has to say. Also I hope this means he does the group number for Monday night's elimination show.

Rob Mills Former Australian Idol Contestant Has Scored a Lead Role in Wicked.
Wicked now has two former Australian Idol contestants in the cast. Rob Mills will play the lead male role Fiyero.

Anthony Callea will also be playing a taller then usual munchkin. The show opens in Melbourne in July.

Project Runway Style guru Tim Gunn May be Here for The Logies.
The organisers of the Logies have stopped shipping in D grade American TV stars, and are now trying to get US reality TV stars. In my opinion this is a definite step up on the TV food chain.

US Project Runway style guru Tim Gunn is going to try and "make it work" so he can visit Australia as a special guest for the TV Week Logie Awards.

Unfortunately he probably won't be commentating on the red carpet.

If the timing was right he could have a guest appearance on the Australian version of the show as it starts filiming in Melbourne at that time.

The show to be hosted by Kristy Hinze, still has not locked in the judging panel.

Auditions are still ongoing . Lining up for their chance in Sydney were Aung Thu Ya and Emily Hubble.

Rhiannon Claims So You Think You Can Dance is Rigged!

Rhiannon, the 18 year old from Sydney must know her time on the show is coming to an end, when she hit out with claims that So You Think You Can Dance is rigged.

In an article in the Sunday Telegraph Rhiannon said:

``You can say it's down to the public (voting), but we know that it's a little bit rigged,'' she said.

``They've got to make good TV.''

Asked to explain her criticism, Villareal, 19, said: ``When I say rigged, I mean it's like popularity.

``It makes it harder for the versatile dancers to do something different. It's definitely not the best dancers. It's popularity, who's nicest on camera.''

If this is going to console Rhiannon when she is voted off so be it. But to me Rhiannon has been disappointing, as I kept on thinking each week was going to be her big moment, but as yet it has not happened. Her solos have been the same each week. Tonight she really needs to impress.

In the same article SYTYCD favourite Jack Chambers showed his reality TV savviness. He said if he said "... I'd like to help my parents out and pay off their debts,''.

He knows telling people he is really going to blow the $200,000 on a new Porsche will cost him votes! Rhys may need to find a sick relative to send overseas for treatment to claw back the "Aw shucks isn't Jack a nice son vote"!

The Biggest Loser - Apparently Cosi not so nice.
Ros Reines in her weekly gossip column gives her award for nastiest reality star on TV to Adelaide radio personality Andrew "Cosi" Costello. She thinks Cosi is trying to hog the limelight by talking to the camera regularly, and giving his spin on events and on other The Biggest Loser contestants. Ros also gives a spoiler that was revealed here in a previous blog here.

Ros thinks that Cosi see himself as another Kyle Sandilands and is setting himself up for some kind of role on Big Brother.

My Kids a Star looks like it is going to be compulsive TV watching.
My Kids a Star the show that will commence on Channel 9 this Wednesday night at 7.30pm looks like it could become mandatory viewing because it is so bad it is good.

My Kid's A Star follows 10 children and their parents through a six-week bootcamp in the quest for fame and fortune. Accompanied by their ambitious stage Mum or Dad, the kids train and perform in front of an expert panel of judges to establish whether they have what it takes in the tough world of show business.

The prize money is a paltry $50,000.

The show which is based on the hit show from the US, has also imported former child star Danny Bonaduce to be a judge. I don't normally watch shows where I think the kids are being exploited ie Kid Nation. Except I have a feeling this is going to be more about the parents then the children.

McDonalds Not On The Menu in the Australia's Next Top Model House.
Don't except to see any McDonalds advertising on Fox 8 during Australia's Next Top Model shows, as two contestants revealed they were not allowed to eat from the fast food chain.

In a story in Adelaide Now two of the South Australian contestants Jamie Lee, 21, and Kamila Markowska, 18 said they were yelled at when they had Maccas one week. Clearly they were not partaking in McDonalds new "healthy" menus.

The article also revealed that there wasn't the bitchiness in the house as we have been led to believe - exerpt below:
Lee, the oldest of the contestants, said there wasn't the bitchiness in the house she expected.
"No one was really like that," she said. "If we come across bitchy at all, it's because they force you to in the interviews."

Mmm Jason Coleman and to think you said there was honesty and integrity in reality tv! Anyway of cause the tv audience wants to see the girls snarling at each other, it is all about good tv viewing and entertainment!

Just one gripe with the delay between filming the show and it coming on TV I suspect we will know the winner prior to it being shown. As since the article reveals these girls are now home in SA does that mean they are not in the final three that flew to New York this week?

Farmer Wants a Wife - Some of the Girls revealed.
The Sun Herald has an article here which reveals four of the sixty girls who will competing for the farmers attention in the second series of Farmer Wants a Wife.

The first series which was a surprise hit for Channel 9 last year has already had one engagement from it - Chris and Kimberley - so these girls know that there is a good chance of hooking a farmer.

They also think they will be different from the city boys they have been dating!

Natasha Fernandez, 25, an MBA student from Camperdown, said: "Sydney men are very full of themselves, money-driven, into playing games. Farmers are known to be more considerate."

I am not sure that is true, but you do have to go in with a positive attitude.

Larry Emdur is being considered as next host of Dancing With The Stars.
Not that I care as I find this one of the blander reality tv shows on the box, but Larry Emdur is in the running to take over as host from Darryl Somers on Dancing With The Stars.

The show which was dealing with falling ratings last year is looking for something new to propel it back to the mega rating bonanza it used to be.

Personally I think some tweaking of the format would help, as it was the most drawn out show on TV.

Farmer Wants A Wife Most of the Farmers are from NSW.

In a surprise for the single girls in Sydney suffering man drought, the Daily Terror says that 7 of the 12 farmers on the show will be from regional NSW.

Channel 9 must be desperate to get this well rating show on as they are now reduced to showing Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares twice a week.

Exit interview with David Hernandez he was surprised to go.

EW interview with David Hernandez he is hoping to put an album out at some stage.

Seattle Band accuse David Cook of ripping off their cover version of Eleanor Rigby
MTV.com has a story where Seattle band Doxology are saying David Cook's rendition was very similar to theirs. They don't want money, they just want recognition for it.

Asia'H so upset at not making top 12 she left the Idol Party early.
Useless Place says that Idol castoff Asia’h Epperson was torn up and overwhelmed, staying only for a few minutes before leaving.

Asia'h also blamed being the first person to sing last week rather then her performance in an interview with Reality TV World. The vagaries of reality tv darling, just like the SYTYCD contestants are finding here in Australia.

Entertaining article from journo who attended American Idol live show - top 12 night

Here is an EW article which I found quite amusing and thorough outlining the being there live on the Beatles night. Apparently the new set is OTT.

Project Runway Looking for Contestants.

The Australian version of Project Runway is looking for contestants. Those who are interested in applying to be on the fashion designer show have until Sunday to apply at http://www.arenatv.com.au/.

Auditions have been ongoing for the panel of judges on the show. Apparently Mia Freedman is understood to have withdrawn her bid after auditioning.

Other people under consideration are Madison maven Paula Joye, Harpers Bazaar's Claudia Navone, and news.com's Patty Huntington.

Designers who are vying for a place on the panel are Fleur Wood, Bowie Wong, Camilla Freeman, Jayson Brunsdon, and Gail Elliot.

Kristy Hines will host the show.

Kassy Lee from So You Think You Can Dance has Scored a Cleo Bachelor.
Kassy Lee who unlucky for her was eliminated in the second week of the competition has apparently won in the lurve stakes.

As is the due of any reality tv star these days, after being punted you get invited to a lot of B list social events around town, and why not make the most of your 15 minutes of fame to pull a hot looking West Tigers footballer.

It is rumoured at the Cosmopolitan Bartender of the Year Bash she successfully scored with promising West Tigers player Nick Youngquest. The lucky girl should make sure she does not distract him in the lead up to football season otherwise she may have to contend with some very disgruntled fans.

Daniel Mifsud to Support Ricki-Lee on her national tour.
Daniel will support Ricki- Lee on her upcoming tour over the month. The first gig is on Friday at Dapto Leagues Club.

Daniel emailed his friends saying "Ricki-Lee is an amazing singer, a beautiful person, and it's such a great privilege for me she has asked me to do her support".

A list of her tour dates can be found at her website http://ricki-lee.com/

Rogue Traders will also be touring in April and May.
After Natalie Bassingthwaite's finishes her commitments as host of So You Think You Can Dance, there will be no time for a spa holiday in Thailand as she will be commencing a tour with her band the Rogue Traders.

It will be the last time in two years fans of the band will be able to catch them live, as Natalie will be working on her own career, and solo album. I suspect she will be trying to crack the lucrative US market as she now has a base in LA.

I wonder if she will have gained any new fans from SYTYCD.

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