Welcome to Reality TV Roundup — a quick look at some of the reality TV-centric stories that have recently popped up across the fine, old Interwebs. Click away, my couch potato friends. But before you do…
SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! One more time: SPOILER ALERT. If you watch any competition shows, the latest elimination for each show is probably revealed in the text below. The hope is that, if you missed this week’s program and would rather clear out your DVR than watch the episode, you can get a quick hit here. But don’t come crying to me if you find out something you didn’t want to know. You’ve been warned. Also note: lots of non-competition reality info lurks below, too.
COMPETITION REALITY SHOWS
SURVIVOR: CARAMOAN
Brenda Lowe talks to HitFix about the agony of defeat and stupidly sacrificing the idol.
In this recap, a family reunion reward leads to a big stinking choice.
THE AMAZING RACE
Here’s a recap of the nail-biting finale. Which may not be so nail-biting a week later.
Bates and Anthony talk to HitFix about being goofy and dominant and, like, winning.
Max and Katie talk about losing. Because they lost, which a reason to talk about losing.
Mona and Beth talk about coming in third and being roller derby moms with integrity.
Caroline and Jennifer talk about the flying squirrel in the bra story.
AMERICAN IDOL
Randy Jackson is leaving “American Idol.” No more dawgs in da house, yo. Or something.
Actually, Randy may not be alone. According to The Wrap, everyone’s gone from the judges’ table.
The top three perform, but who cares? Alicia Keys, people!
A recap of the top three performing. They all sing pretty.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
Cat Deeley says she’s going to put a punk rock spin on her clothes next season. And other stuff.
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE
Is this show ready for network? You be the judge.
DANCING WITH THE STARS
Sean Lowe finally gets the boot. That took long enough, don’t you think?
FASHION STAR
The show crowns a second season winner. For all of you who didn’t realize it was even on for a second season.
MISC.
Melinda Newman and I talk about “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and other stuff in this week’s CulturePop podcast.
Kanye walks into a street sign while screaming at the paparazzi. Poor Kim.
Cee-Lo Green gets his own reality TV show on TBS. But will he have the white cat?