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Reality TV villains


Reality TV villains

Reality TV villains
From “American Idol” to the latest season of “Celebrity Apprentice” (who’s the villain?) viewers can’t get enough of reality TV, and every show has its villain. Millions tune in to watch their heinous behavior and to see what damage they will do next. Take a look at the best of the worst stars of reality television.
Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell spent nine seasons on “American Idol” crushing the dreams of contestants with his blunt and uncensored criticisms. When he wasn’t slinging verbal abuse at the singers, he was bickering with the nice judge.
Brad Womack
Most “Bachelors” break one heart at the end of the season. Brad Womack devastated two women when he became the first contestant to reject both finalists in the rose ceremony.
Matt Hoffman
Matt Hoffman’s strategy on “Big Brother 12” was to gain sympathy when he told his fellow houseguests that his wife had a medical development and that he needed the prize money to save her life. Was she even sick? He was voted off the show.

Omarosa
Omarosa’s ice-cold demeanor and relentless ambition on the first season of “The Apprentice” made her one of the original bad girls of reality TV. Though she was fired, Omarosa was given a second chance on a spinoff
Richard Hatch
As a frequent shedder of clothes, Richard Hatch was the first winner and villain on “Survivor.” Find out why he was sentenced to prison after he won the million-dollar prize.

Spencer Pratt
Spencer Pratt began his oversaturated celebrity career on a hit MTV show where he fueled his rivalry with his co-star with allegations of a sex tape, and has tortured viewers by documenting every move he makes on camera. Who is his infamous wife?

Puck
“The Real World” is known for its controversial housemates, but David “Puck” Rainey from the San Francisco house was the show’s original bad boy. His horrific hygiene and verbal abuse of this roommate got him evicted from the house.


Bianca Golden
Bianca Golden was the bully-in-residence for Cycle 9 of “America’s Next Top Model.” Her favorite victims were Heather, a model with Asperger's syndrome, and Lisa, an exotic dancer.
Danielle Staub
Danielle Staub is best known for her tussles on “Real Housewives of New Jersey.” Her controversial past became fuel for fiery arguments on the show.
Gordon Ramsay
Contestants feel the burn in “Hell’s Kitchen” with Gordon Ramsay’s temper tantrums. His encouragement comes in the form of insults and foul language. Dishes that are not up to his standards end up in the garbage, or on the chefs.

Jonathan Baker
Who says romance is dead? Jonathan Baker’s performance on “Amazing Race” included yelling at his wife.
Janice Dickinson
The self-proclaimed “world’s first supermodel,” Janice Dickinson has had her share of villainous roles on reality shows. In her own show, she hurled abrasive comments at the models, and she was fired as a judge on another reality program.

Tiffany “New York” Pollard
Tiffany “New York” Pollard fought with every contestant on a romantic reality show where she vied for the attention of an iconic rapper. Though most feuds were just harsh words, New York’s violent threats came to fruition on the reunion show.

Trish Schneider
On Season 5 of “The Bachelor,” Trish Schneider set things straight with the other bachelorettes when she said, "I'm here to find love, not to make friends." Her T-shirt with a telling slogan didn’t earn her any friends, but she didn’t find love with the former pro football player, either.

Lacey Conner
“Rock of Love” contestant Lacey Conner was more interested in winning than finding love with this rocker. She allegedly attempted to sabotage the others but, ultimately, she was eliminated.


Russell Hantz

Russell Hantzspent most of his time on “Survivor: Samoa” lying and manipulating his way to the top. He laid the groundwork by lying about losing everything in a natural disaster.
Wendy Pepper
The original “Project Runway” villain, Wendy Pepper’s attitude annoyed the other designers, who gave her an unflattering description. She confessed to exploiting her mothering role to survive on the show.

“Evel Dick” Donato
Any man nicknamed “Evel” deserves to be on a list of villains. On “Big Brother 8,” “Evel Dick” Donato abused other houseguests with his foul-mouthed insults against their sexualities, religious beliefs and ethnicities. But did he get the top prize?

Jade Cole
Jade Cole wanted to be “America’s Next Top Model” during her cycle, but she thought she could do a better job as a judge. She told host Tyra Banks that she was the “undiscovered supermodel” and made no secret that she thought she was better than the other contestants.



Johnny Fairplay
Unlike his name, Johnny Fairplay did not play fair on “Survivor: Pearl Islands” He schemed to have a visiting friend break the news that his grandmother, who was very much alive, had died.

Reality TV Scandals


Reality TV Scandals

Reality TV scandals
Reality TV shows have their share of on-screen drama, but it’s often the spectacle that happens off screen that makes the best stories. While “Real Housewives of O.C.” star Gretchen Rossi’ ongoing tug of war with her ex- boyfriend may put her on the next scandal list  check out some of the biggest real-life TV scandals in recent years.


Brad Womack
This bachelor created a stir in 2007 when he didn’t extend a rose to either finalist in the season finale. Given a second chance at love in Season 15 he proposed to Emily Maynard, but did he get the fairy-tale ending?
Bristol Palin
The daughter of a Republican darling didn’t really wow with her personality or dance moves while on “Dancing With the Stars.” So when she kept advancing, rumors of a voting controversy started with a newly formed political group as a prime suspect.
David Hasselhoff
While “America’s Got Talent” was heating up NBC ratings in summer 2006, the former host was going through a personal meltdown with his wife ."The Hoff" faced allegations of violent behavior, alcohol abuse during a bitter custody battle. The outcome?

The Heene family
America watched as a silver balloon flew over a town in northern Colorado with reports of 6-year-old Falcon Heene trapped inside. Turns out, Falcon hid at home while his parents created the hoax to land a reality TV show.
‘American Idol’
Season 8 of “American Idol” boiled down to theatrical and talented Adam Lambert and folk-style singer Kris Allen. When Allen was declared the winner, fans cried foul, which called into question Idol’s voting system.
Richard Hatch
The “Survivor” Season 1 winner was able to outlast the other 16 contests to win the top prize of $1 million. But failing to report the winnings on his federal tax return landed him in trouble with the law. He’s in hot water again for his tax debt.

Anna Nicole Smith
This Playboy playmate was back in the spotlight when she launched her own reality show in 2002. However, the spotlight captured a downhill spiral of the former model that culminated with her tragic death in 2007.

‘The Simple Life’
In 2003, socialites and best friends Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie traded in their Hollywood lifestyle for farm life on FOX’s "The Simple Life".However more dirt was slung in their friendship than on the show and the two called it quits. Are they friends again?
Jon & Kate Gosselin
"Jon and Kate Plus 8" followed the Gosselin clan in their day-to-day adventures. But when their off-screen life fell apart, divorce, custody battles and partying filled tabloid headlines.
‘Jersey Shore’
MTV’s pseudo-scripted show follows eight housemates spending a summer on the Jersey Shore. Their partying ways and their portrayal of Italian-American stereotypes raised the eyebrows of an official organization.
'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'

ABC’s tear jerker reality show finds a family in need and builds them a dream home in a matter of days. But for some families their dream house quickly became a nightmare.

Camille Grammer
This former dancer, model and actress joined the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast in 2010. She was the wife of actor Kelsey Grammer. But her housewife status didn’t last long. Kelsey wanted out of the marriage and their divorce battle got heated before it was finalized earlier this year.
Michaele Salahi
This housewife made a name for herself, along with her husband, when they crashed a White House State Dinner in 2009. The incident helped promote the launch of her reality show.

Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman
This star of “Dog the Bounty Hunter” is known for catching criminals and bringing in high ratings. But the popular show was suspended in 2007 after Chapman was caught using a racial slur about his son’s girlfriend.