I kid you not! The word is that one of the music business’s most famous families, The Jacksons, are to star in a new reality TV show set in Devon.
The show will centre around Tito Jackson who will be based in a mansion near Barnstaple on the north Devon coast, and will also feature Jermaine, Janet, parents Joe and Katherine and possibly even Michael as make their flying visits.
It all sounds a bit surreal to me!
There’s never been a worse time for reality TV flagship shows than right now. Ask the producers of American Idol, X Factor and Big Brother. Talent is seemingly thin on the ground, the formats themselves seem strained and audiences are in decline.
The American entertainment websites will tell you that American Idol is onto a surefire winner this year – they’ve basically got a captive audience due to the Hollywood writer’s strike. But that’s no reason to become complacent, and the Idol production team know it.
Season six of American Idol featured some of the weakest talent the competition has known to date. Backed up by the fact that neither the winner – Jordin Sparks – or the runner-up Blake Lewis managed to score a number one with their respective debut singles.
Is it a coincidence that the two top talent shows of 2007 were a complete washout? I already passed my judgement on 2007′s X Factor, but Lisa and I really expected so much more from American Idol. After all, surely larger population = larger chance of talented individuals getting through? Apparently not.
Dina Lohan, mother of wildchild Lindsey, is due to start filming a new reality TV show about her life in the Lohan family.
Dina said of the TV series: “There are so many misconceptions about me and my family. I’m setting the record straight.
“It won’t just be following my family around like other shows. It’ll show me cultivating careers, going to soccer practice. I’m a big supporter of domestic violence charities, so they’ll show that.
“Then they’ll show (son) Cody at soccer practice. Ali going to school and in the studio. It’ll encompass everything. You’ll see me having five business meetings in the city. We want it just to be real. It’s okay if it’s not as crazy as the tabloids make it.”
Dirty Dancing: The Time of Your Life comes to LIVING Tonight
In the film’s 20th Anniversary year, LIVING has given this iconic film its own twist and taken 16 dancers over to the original location of the feature film for them to live out the original dream and experience and find THE new real-life Baby and Johnny dance duo. Read more & comment »
It has been revealed that Paris Hilton’s planned trip to Rwanda, is all part of her new reality TV show which will be filmed there.
The famous heiress will be taking part in a show called The Philanthropist, which will feature celebrities working for charity.
Hilton insisted that it is not a publicity stunt, saying she enjoys her reality TV appearances because they “show people what everyday life is like for me”. But somehow I think this is as staged and fake as her recent public appearances with bibles and self help books tucked under her arms. Paris Hilton does everything for a reason. She will go anywhere and work with anyone to raise her public profile. Somehow I doubt the people of Rwanda are top of her care list!
Jodie Marsh has stepped into the real world and admitted that her reality TV show, Totally Jodie Marsh: Who’ll Take Her Up The Aisle, was “vile.”
Speaking on Wedding TV’s Celebrity Brides Unveiled, she said: “It’s this weird feeling, cos looking back on it I hated the TV show.
“I hated doing everything on camera. It wasn’t normal, it was vile. But at the same time, I wouldn’t have met Matt, so in way I’m grateful to it, cos I got the most amazing husband in the world.” Read more & comment »
Taking a trip into the deepest, darkest places in Northumberland, the world’s foremost ghost hunter, Yvette Fielding and pop punksters, Mcfly prepare to delve into the spooky unknown! Join the band and their ghost hunting guide as they prepare to face their most frightening fears. Ghost Hunting With…McFly is brand new and exclusive to ITV2, Tuesday 23 October at 9pm. Here is how the boys found the whole experience………
Why did you want to take part in the show?
Tom: We thought it would be fun…….we were wrong!
Dougie: I didn’t
Had you experienced any paranormal activity before you took part in the show?
Tom: No, not really. Harry saw a ghost once, and Dougie and I saw a UFO.
Dougie: I once saw the ghost of a cat’s bum.
Danny: No never.
Dougie, you seemed to be the most scared during the trip. Did you anticipate this?
Dougie: Well, I bought 10 pairs of boxers in case.
What was the scariest location you visited and why?
Tom: The mine – it was pitch black, wet and underground.
Dougie: The mine, because it was cold damp and very dark.
Harry: The castle, because it felt like we were in a real horror movie.
Danny: I think it was when I was in the hut in the forest on my own, I shat myself!
What was the most positive part of the show for you?
Tom: When it was over and we got back to the hotel.
Dougie: None of it.
Harry: Taking part in everything that I was asked to.
Danny: When Dougie ran into the wall in the lead mine.
Was there any part during the experience where you nearly walked out?
Tom: No, I wanted to finish the night.
Dougie: The whole thing.
Harry: Yes, once.
Danny: No, I wanted to go through with it all.
Tell me about the Ouija board experience?
Tom: The Ouija board wasn’t so bad, it was the stones being thrown at us that was f*cking scary!!
Dougie: It sucked, I crapped my pants.
Danny: Scary.
How did you find working with Yvette?
Tom: She was very nice in the end. Weird, but nice.
Dougie: I think she’s a witch and she keeps trolls locked up in her house.
Harry: She was great fun, awesome.
Tom – When at the castle you felt like you were being pushed. Why did you not tell Yvette about this as it was happening?
Tom – It was weird, but I wanted to be pushed harder and I thought if I told someone about it, it might stop.
Are you glad you took part in the show?
Tom: Yes.
Dougie: No.
Harry: Definitely.
Danny: Very glad, it was a great experience and I would love to do it again.
Do you now believe there is something out there?
Tom: Maybe…..we’ll have to come back and do it again to find out.
Dougie: Yes.
Harry: Definitely.
Danny: Something! Don’t know what though?
Have you had any further paranormal experiences since taking part in the show?
Tom – Not yet.
Dougie: I keep feeling someone touching my bum, but I think it’s Tom!
Harry: Dougie is a paranormal experience!
Finally, why should ITV2 viewers watch your show?
Tom: If you wanna see four wimps completely shitting themselves and running around in the dark for an hour, whilst having ghosts throw rocks at them, then this is the show for you. Ghostbusters eat your hearts out!
Dougie: If you like watching cocky losers soil their pants and cry like babies, this show is for you!
Danny: Because it’s the best one yet!
Taking a trip into the deepest, darkest places in Northumberland, the world’s foremost ghost hunter, Yvette Fielding and pop punksters, Mcfly prepare to delve into the spooky unknown! Join the band and their ghost hunting guide as they prepare to face their most frightening fears. Ghost Hunting With…McFly is brand new and exclusive to ITV2, Tuesday 23 October at 9pm. Read more & comment »
After her reality show bombed and the reception of her family was lukewarm at most, reports suggest that Victoria Beckham is planning to leave the States next year and return to the UK.
A source close to Beckham told the Daily Star: “David is keen to stay loyal to LA Galaxy and stick it out – but Victoria is more practical.
“She’s realistic enough to know she’s probably got a year to make it big in America and she won’t worry about walking away. Read more & comment »
Every year we splash out £6.4 billion on beauty products, but do we ever stop to think about what’s in them or what they could be doing to us? The beauty industry spends £600 million a year marketing its products as pure, simple, organic and natural, but what’s the truth behind the hype? Presenter Sarah Beeny wants to find out. Read more & comment »
