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'Survivor' winners

Sunday 15 May 2011 0 comments

Survivor' winners Where are they now?

'Survivor' winners. They outwitted, outlasted and outplayed and won the grand prize. With the upcoming season finale this Sunday of "Survivor: Redemption Island", we see what past season winners have been up to while off the island with their winnings.

Richard Hatch
When: Season 1, Borneo
Then: Worked as a corporate trainer in Newport, R.I.
Now: Has been battling the federal government concerning his winnings and was recently handed down a heavy ruling

Tina Wesson
When: Season 2, Outback
Then: The Tennessee native, wife and mother of two was working in the health care field.
Now: She was the oldest female to win the competition. She wrote a book about life's challenges and is an accomplished racquetball player

Ethan Zohn
When: Season 3, Africa
Then: After graduating from college, he became a professional soccer player in an African country and played for a Massachusetts team and a Hawaiian team.
Now: Has been battling a deadly disease, with recent good news, and started a nonprofit soccer organization.

Vecepia Towery
When: Season 4, Marquesas
Then: The Northwest native was the first frican-American contestant to win.
Now: Had a baby and was featured on a TLC documentary show

Brian Heidik
When: Season 5, Thailand
Then: Worked as a soft-core porn star with his wife and played football in college
Now: Was arrested in 2006 after his wife called police because he allegedly shot a family pet with an arrow.

Jenna Morasca
When: Season 6, Amazon
Then: Was a college student, worked as a swimsuit model and in professional wrestling.

Now: Did a pictorial for this racy magazine, dated another "Survivor" winner and they appeared in another reality series

Sandra Diaz-Twine
When: Season 7, Pearl Islands. Season 20, "Survivor: Heroes & Villains" in Samoa
Then: The wife and mother of two children worked as an office assistant in this Southern town.
Now: The two-time winner lives in Fayetteville, N.C., and works as a bank teller

Amber Brkich
When: Season 8, "Survivor: All-Stars" in Pearl Islands, Panama
Then: Was a contestant on "Survivor: Outback", posed for this male magazine and married a fellow contestant.
Now: She and her husband appeared on a racing reality show and have two children.

Chris Daugherty
When: Season 9, Vanuatu
Then: Worked as a heavy equipment operator in his home state.
Now: Married his girlfriend at this unlikely place and landed in hot water with his employer in connection with a "Survivor" event.

Tom Westman
When: Season 10, Palau, Brazil
Then: The New York City native and father worked in a dangerous but revered profession for more than 20 years.
Now: Quit his job in 2005 to focus on being a motivational speaker and returned for "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains." Is he considered a hero or villain?

Danni Boatwright
When: Season 11, Guatemala
Then: Was a beauty queen, competed in a national pageant and finished as first runner-up to a famous actress.
Now: Married to a football player for the Kansas City Chiefs and works in sports broadcasting for this local channel

Aras Baskauskas
When: Season 12, Panama
Then: Played NCAA basketball for a California school and lived in South Africa to study a disciplinary exercise.
Now: Founded and owns a winter hat company and is a yoga instructor in Santa Monica, Calif.

Yul Kwon
When: Season 13, Cook Islands
Then: He attended a prestigious California school, finished law school at another Ivy league school and was an aide for a prominent senator.
Now: In 2009 was appointed to a government post and married his girlfriend; the wedding aired on the TV Guide channel

Earl Cole
When: Season 14, Fiji
Then: The former California advertising executive was on a first date when asked by a casting director if he and his date would like to appear on a reality show. Two days later, he was offered the opportunity to be a contestant on "Survivor."
Now: Was married in 2007; the wedding was featured on the Style Network

Todd Herzog
When: Season 15, China
Then: The openly gay contestant had a high-flying job and grew up in this Utah-based religious group.
Now: Stated in 2009 that he is dating another contestant and had to renounce his citizenship to collect his winnings

Parvati Shallow
When: Season 16; Micronesia
Then: Was a competitor in the female version of a male-dominated sport and competed in "Survivor: Cook Islands" before her winning season.
Now: Appeared in a surfing movie with a fellow contestant and competed on "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains."

Robert Crowley
When: Season 17, Gabon
Then: The father of two was a high school teacher and lived in "the Pine Tree State."
Now: As the oldest "Survivor" winner, he retired from teaching and has written his autobiography

James "J.T." Thomas Jr.
When: Season 18, Tocantins
Then: This Southerner worked and operated a ranch and graduated from Troy University.
Now: He returned to ranching, appeared on "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains" and was among those on a sexy list.

Natalie White
When: Season 19, Samoa
Then: Originally from "the Natural State," White worked in sales
Now: She resides in her home state and maintains that she and the second-place finalist are "friends."

Jud Birza
When: Season 22, Nicaragua
Then: The California native was using his good looks for work and did work for a preppy clothing company. He was the youngest winner of the show, at 21.
Now: He was arrested this year on a drug charge after illegally skateboarding in Santa Monica, Calif., and appeared in a straight-to-DVD homoerotic horror movie.

Reality TV villains

Monday 18 April 2011 0 comments

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

Wednesday 13 April 2011 0 comments

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.