Reality In Review: Week Of October 28, 2007

Were you busy last week watching the clock, waiting for water, or working for peanuts? Don't worry -- I'll get you caught up on the important reality TV news you may have missed.

Are you a fan of Dog the Bounty Hunter? Well it may be awhile before you see any more episodes with Hawaii's favorite mulletman. A&E has pulled the show from its schedule indefinitely. The reason? Well it's not because he caught his long and luscious locks in a car engine. Seems he doesn't like one of his sons' girlfriend that much. Yes, that's an understatement. Nice to know that a man who considers himself a role model is filled with so much racist hate. If you'd like to listen to the phone conversations, you can do so here. Warning -- be sure to throw on some headphones first. You have to love this particular sentence in a statement that A&E released though: "We hope that Mr. Chapman continues the healing process that he has begun." I wonder if that means he'll be going to rehab for racism.

Guess what show just started a new season of filming. It's Survivor 16 or All-Stars 2 or best of the rest or something like that. Production began last week in Palau, the site of Survivor 10. The link above has a complete list of the former castaways that are rumored to be included in All-Stars 2 which, by the way, will only contain contestants from seasons 9 (Vanuatu) through 15 (China). Here are some of the rumored All-Stars 2 castaways: (former?) girlfriend of Jeff Probst, Julie Berry (S9); runner-up Katie Gallagher (S10) who was arrested for DUI four months after her season finished airing; Lydia Morales (S11), who lost her only son in a car accident in August 2006; Gary Hogeboom (S11), the undercover ex-Dallas Cowboys quarterback; Shane Powers (S12), the proud father of the son we never stopped hearing about named Boston; former reality porn star Ozzy Lusth (S13); the "either you loved her or you hated her" Parvati Shallow (S13); fan favorite Yau-Man Chan (S14) who is most known for giving the truck he won to "Dreamz" in exchange for a deal that "Dreamz" later reneged on; and finally our most favoritest skinny waitress and gravedigger from the current season (S15), Courtney Yates and James Clement. This is quite an interesting group! What do you think about these choices?

Most of the continent of Africa (along with a few other continents) continues to be up in arms over what went out over Big Brother Africa's feeds this last week. Depending on what you read, viewers either saw a couple of VERY inebriated people have an intimate moment or witnessed a rape. After the "incident", the feeds were cut and paramedics were brought in. The feeds resumed a short while later and Endemol is now under the gun even more than they had been concerning BBA. At least the producers have halted the pipeline of alcohol into the house for its last week of the show. Big Brother Africa ends on November 11.

Speaking of Big Brother, and if you can stand all of the pop-ups and talking ads, Cindy Rutolo Dietrich has a fascinating interesting interview with Big Brother 8 winner Dick Donato posted over at Reality TV Calendar. I appreciate candor as much as the next person but I wonder if there's such a thing as being too much of a dick. I pray I never seen him on my television again. Jaime Dugan, the latest castaway to get the boot on Survivor, gave a very long and very good interview to Christopher Roccio of Reality TV World. A couple of points: her and Erik are currently just friends and she says she knew the immunity idol was fake when she presented it to Jeff at tribal council. Hmm. They also have a great interview with Sheena Stewart who was the latest lady dumped by Brad on The Bachelor. Sabrina Bryan has a few words to say about her last dance on Dancing With The Stars and even the uber hot Maks had something to contribute concerning Sabrina and her partner Mark's exit.

It's now time for the speed round so hold on to your britches! Former Celebrity Fit Club's Da Brat was arrested for assaulting a waitress at Hotlanta's Studio 72 on Thursday. Also arrested for assaulting a waitress this week was winner of Big Brother All-Stars Mike "Boogie" Malin. Not a good week for waitresses eh? Meanwhile, Skating With Celebrities star Kristie Swanson had her assault charges dropped.

An ex of Anna Nicole Smith, who is currently serving prison time for threatening her with a knife, now wants his share of her inheritance. Carrie Ann Inaba says her clock is ticking. TIME opines on meerkats. The Hills' Audrina wants to do a movie. Know a nurse? If so, point them to the online nursing reality show 13 Weeks over at NurseTV.com. Carrie Underwood's sophomore effort, Carnival Ride, debuted at the
top of the album charts and There's Something About Miriam finally debuted on the FOX Reality Channel.

Have a great week everybody! Be sure to tip -- not hit -- your waitress. Because I'm not going to post your bond to get you out of the slammer.