Celebrity Apprentice Finale

Another Season of Celebrity Apprentice has come and gone.  Arsenio Hall was named the Celebrity Apprentice leaving a lot of people scratching their heads.  I think they wanted him in the finals, but just not to win it.

I think Arsenio won the entire thing when he told Mr. Trump that he would spend the rest of his life promoting the brand of Trump.  Clay clearly had the better party as far as money was concerned and it was themed for children so it was not nearly as raunchy as the comedy routine.

Arsenio wanted a feel good party, but he was stuck with foul Lisa Lampanelli and Adam Carolla, clean is not exactly their forte.

Clay raised over 301,000.00 for his charity the National Inclusion Project while Arsenio raised just over 167,000.00 for the Magic Johnson Foundation.

You have to wonder what goes into Mr. Trump's decision making.  He touted Arsenio's track record of never losing as Project Manager, but he clearly lost the last task.

In the end the two friends were gentlemen to each other and even sang together on stage.  I really didn't care who won because I liked both of the finalist.  I was gratified to see two people who for the most part kept their heads above the garbage of the others went to the end together. 

America's Next Top Model Go See's or Go Home!

Annaliese

From five to three in one week the girls are entering the final stages of the competition. The girls were very sorry to see Alisha leave, but this week all is at peace in the America's Next Top Model household.

Tyra Mail: Get up and go for it in the pearl of the east.

The girls arrived in Hong Kong and met up with Kelly Cutrone on a ferry. She hosted today's challenge which was Go See's! Just like every year the girls have to go to castings. The girls were able to pick a local male model to help them get to their castings. For each job the girls' book they get 1000 Hong Kong Dollars.

Annaliese

Sophie is feeling confident because she was able to book castings at the previous Go See challenges the girls have done. Sophie had good commentary from her first go see, but Laura didn't. Her first go see said she needed instruction in her walk. Annaliese definitely had her personality on her side. She used it to her best ability with each go see. Annaliese's second go see didn't go well. He asked her to walk three times and she figured that she wasn't showing him what he wanted. Sophie and Annaliese came across very well to the go sees, but Laura had her walk commented on at all four go sees. All the go sees thought Laura need help with her walk.

Sophie

Laura booked two of the four castings. Annaliese booked three of the four and Sophie booked all four making her the challenge winner.

After the challenge the girls got to celebrate in Hong Kong with their male models. The girls were able to blow their Hong Kong money in one night.

Tyra Mail: Tomorrow will be a dream come true.

Laura

The girls are shooting for America's Next Top Model fragrance "Dream Come True". The girls are dressed in pink, long tutu's and put inside a giant bottle. Laura wasn't comfortable with how frilly and girly she looked because she grew up as a tom boy. She said she didn't know what to do and all I could think of to say to her is "Step out of your comfort zone! You're a model!". Sophie did very well because Jay and the guest Ben Bennet (the creator of the fragrance) wanted everyone to be fun and happy. Annaliese and Laura had a difficult time finding their bubbly personality for the shoot.

Annaliese

At panel the judges kind of stated the obvious. Laura didn't do well in neither her challenge nor her photo shoot; Annaliese did well in the challenge, but not at the photo shoot. Sophie did really well throughout the week. She was the challenge winner and was in her element at the photo shoot.

After the judges deliberated two girls were chosen as the finalists. Sophie had the best photo of the week and was the first finalist named. Laura was saved and named the second finalist. Annaliese was sent home, but we have to give her props for making the final three. Congratulations to all of the girls for making it so far.


Eliminated: Annaliese Team UK (Fan-dabby-dozy)

Final Two: Laura and Sophie

Fashion Star Finale!

By: McKenzie Watt

Jessica Simpson had her spring collection walk down the Fashion Star runway to open the show. It was the first time she had her designs walk down a runway ever.

The judges would really like to see the designers show their individuality, but at the same time be marketable to the masses. Each of the designers are making outfits that are specifically targeted towards a certain buyer. Instead of one or two main designs they must make three that will be apart of a collection.

H&M

Ronnie Escalante age 32, Ronnie did very classy designs that had little color, but H&M seemed to really enjoy it.
@EscalanteRonnie

Kara Laricks age 38, Kara used a lot of colors and her not-so-traditional style. H&M only wanted to change one thing about her designs which was the low crotch on a pair of pants.
@karalaricks

Nzimiro Oputa age 28, Nzimiro made men's wear, but also took a big risk by making his version of women's wear. He said he wanted to make it look like a female Nzimiro.
@nzimirooputa

Saks Fifth Avenue

From fourteen to one

Ronnie Escalante age 32, Ronnie bedazzled me with his white suit design for a women, but his dress with the big red flower on the front turned me off.
@EscalanteRonnie

Kara Laricks age 38, Kara put a classy twist on her style. She took a big risk with a pair of her pants that were half pant and half skirt.
@karalaricks

Nzimiro Oputa age 28, Nzimiro made jackets that seemed very casual and sexy.
@nzimirooputa

Macy's

The Mentors and Host

Ronnie Escalante age 32, amazed me with his dress for Macy's. It was gorgeous and I'd wear it in a heart beat.
@EscalanteRonnie

Kara Laricks age 38, I can always tell Kara's designs from the rest because she has a very specific style. It's very high fashion, but not very marketable.
@karalaricks

Nzimiro Oputa age 28, Nzimiro did more men's wear and made it very marketable
@nzimirooputa

Final Results

The Buyers and Mentors came together to debate the pros and cons of each designer. During this debate it seemed that Ronnie was favored by the mentors, but Sak's Fifth Avenue really liked Kara. However, the argument presented for Kara was that she does not commute high fashion to commercialism very well. 

Kara Laricks Fashion Star

The designers faced the Buyers one last time after receiving encouraging words from the Mentors. 

The first Fashion Star chosen by Macy's, Sak's Fifth Avenue, and H&M is Kara Laricks. She recieved $2,000,000 from all three stores for a grand total of $6,000,000! She is also having her designs sold throughout all three stores.

I'm very surprised because her designs never seemed like they would be marketable enough to the general public and while the Mentors and Buyers debated it seemed evident that she was going to lose. Her designs may not be my cup of tea, but never the less congratulations to Kara.

Fashion Star: Kara Laricks

America's Next Top Model Reaches New Heights!

Well from here on out the girls are on their own as Ebony pointed out. Laura received her very own present for winning best picture of the week and there was nothing for Ebony which means it's a singular competition.

Tyra Mail: The world is your stage. Knock them dead. Fierce and love Tyra.

The girls traveled to Hong Kong where they would participate in a small video shoot. They had to learn a few offensive fighting moves and lines. Laura got to work with the man who chose the winners for the challenge because she won best photo of the week.

Ebony and Sophie both messed up their lines, but Annaliese did amazingly. I thought she should have won, however, Laura won the challenge. Later in the house the girls were joking around with Laura about how she seduced him and that's why she won the challenge. Of course drama ensued soon after because Laura was offended by one of Ebony's comments...again.

Tyra Mail: Only the early risers make it to the top.

The girls arrived at the Macau Tower which was over 700 ft tall. Sophie and Alisha were scared out of their minds. They both bawled after they got off set. This could really hurt Sophie because she couldn't even let go of the harness, but Alisha could. Laura got out their and loved the whole experience. She said she was a thrill seeker and she couldn't wait. Some of the girls did very well despite their fears and others still didn't use the advice given to them at panel each week.

At panel Laura was praised for her outstanding performances this week. Sophie and Alisha were scared, but the panel didn't give them much leeway. The judges did not like anything about Ebony's photo this week. They told her she really needed to learn her angles and her facial expressions. This is a problem Ebony has had for a few weeks and it may be her downfall. After careful consideration Laura won the best photo of the week again. Despite Sophie's fear she was runner up for the best photo of the week. Alisha and Ebony were in the bottom two this week. Ebony was sent home and Alisha was saved for another week, but Alisha said she couldn't stay. She wasn't trying to be disrespectful. She wanted to find herself again because she doesn't feel like herself. Tonight we lost two models.

Eliminated: Ebony Team US


Alisha Team UK walked out with respect.

Fashion Star Shocker!

This episode of Fashion Star started with Nicole Richie showing off her new BoHo collection. This week the buyer worked with the designers on their designs. Their goal was to help the designer finally sell to all three of the buyers. Nzimiro was counseled by Saks Fifth Avenue first. Saks Fifth gave the advice that the issue is in the detail. Kara  was advised by H&M and Macy's because she hasn't sold to them yet. Kara had a small bidding battle on each of her items.

Orly needs to sell to Macy's this week because that is the only store she hasn't sold in yet. Orly's inconsistency with her designs may be her downfall this week though. Luciana is going for a design that she's done well in before.

Nikki was advised that she needs to look at her broader audience. She really needs to step out of the box on this design. Ronnie pretty much knew what he needed to do. He needed to pick better fabric and Saks Fifth Avenue agreed while advising him. Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue both offered $50,000, but made Nikki choose. She chose to sell the dress to Saks and has sold in all three stores. Ronnie sold both of his items, but he had a bidding battle over his dress. Both Saks and H&M wanted this dress really badly and were willing to cough up the cash for it.

Nzimiro Oputa age 28, Casual Trousers, Safari Jacket, No Offers, No Offers
@nzimirooputa

Kara Laricks age 38, Collar and Tie Dress, Trench Coat, $60,000 from H&M, $60,000 from Macy's
@KaraLaricks

Orly Shani age 26, Structured Dress, Blazer and Wide Trouser, $60,000 from Saks Fifth Avenue, $100,000 from H&M
@orlyshani

Luciana Scarabello age 30, Cropped Jacket and Shorts, High Waist Skirt, No Offers, No Offers
@L_Scarabello

Nikki Poulos age 43, Asymmetrical Dress, Pants and Blouse,  $50,000 from Saks Fifth Avenue, No Offers
@nikipoulos

Ronnie Escalante age 32, Women's Suit, Men's Wear Inspired Dress, $50,000 from Macy's, $110,000 from H&M
@EscalanteRonnie

The Mentors gave them all encouraging words as they faced the buyers. The designers stand together and they all began to cry. They have had a wonderful experience and don't want it to end. One by one designers fates were revealed. Kara, Ronnie, and Nzimiro all made it to the Finale of season one of Fashion Star. Tonight we said goodbye to Orly Shani, Luciana Scarabello, and Nikki Poulos.

Eliminated: Orly, Nikki, and Luciana.

Dancing With The Stars Recap - Trio's Week Seven

    Check out my recap of Dancing With The Stars for Reality Nation

Triple the fun and double jeopardy is the name of the game this week on Dancing With The Stars. Each couple had to learn two dances this week, one with their partner and another with two partners. The Trio twist was a fun change up for tonight's show that showcased the dancers ability to keep up with two pro's.   Read More at Reality Nation

Celebrity Apprentice Recap - Theresa & Lisa "Blown Away"

After a dismal showing as a project manager Theresa Guidice was fired in the first hour of tonight's two episode. Tonight the teams had to promote the CHI touchscreen hairdryer.  Aubrey ODay as usual found every way possible to put herself front and center.  Coming up with idea's is no longer good enough for the i, me, i girl.  Now she sits topless in front of camera's just in case we haven't notice her yet and then she fires the professional model and takes her place.  Theresa tried to deflect attention onto Arsenio Hall when it came time to face Mr. Trump in the board room after loosing.  Arsenio deftly handled the housewife who seemed flustered when trying to defend her position. 

Mr. Trump called all four remaining Celebrities back to the board room to inform them that their interviews would take place that night. The interviews each lasted about 20 minutes even though they only lasted a minute on screen. Needless to say there was a lot they didn't show, creative editing. Lisa Lampanelli was extremely confidant after her interviews, but her confidence diminished when Mr. Trump zoomed in on her unprofessional behavior. Lisa Lampanelli was the first of the four fired. We were left with a cliff hanger as to who will be fired and who will be in the Final Two.

Celebrity Apprentice Preview "Blown Away"

The field of Celebrity Apprentice hopefuls will be narrowed down considerably this Sunday night.

"BLOWN AWAY"

05/06/2012 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Sunday) : AS THE COMPETITION GOES DOWN TO THE WIRE, THE REMAINING CELEBRITIES MUST CREATE A FOUR-PAGE PRINT AD CAMPAIGN FOR THE "CHI TOUCH" DIGITAL TOUCHSCREEN HAIR DRYER AND PITCH IT TO FAROUK SYSTEMS AND ELLE MAGAZINE EXECUTIVES


OK, so here is the deal Theresa Guidice will be project manager for Team Unanimous. Lisa Lampanelli is heading up the two man team of Team Forte.

Lisa plays hardball with Theresa when it comes time to pick the models for their campaigns. She insists that if Theresa wants the red headed model she must also take the two guy models, hello it's a blow dryer commercial! Lisa thinks she is playing strategically and screwing the other team, but no all she really did was open the door for Aubrey O Day to take center stage again.

Teams must create a print ad campaign for the new "CHI Touch" Digital Touchscreen Hair Dryer.  Really, touchscreen?  I don't need a hair dryer that can interface with my computer, I need one that won't frizz out my hair...it's pretty simple.

This task becomes just like all the others for Team Unanimous, all about Aubrey.  In a touch of class, Aubrey O Day sits in front of camera men and staff topless. She gives a coy smile when she mentions that her boobs are hanging out, because don't you just know that everything Aubrey does is cute.

  

The executives pick their winner, and Donald Trump fires another celebrity.  Any relief the four who remained feel is short lived as Mr. Trump summons them back into the boardroom.  John Rich, returning Celebrity Apprentice winner and Marlee Matlin, runner up will be interviewing the final four and giving their recommendations to Mr. Trump.  Apparently, The Donald doesn't agree and has to make a difficult decision.  

Who survives the interviews?  Tune in Sunday to The Celebrity Apprentice to find out and then join me for my weekly recap here on Reality Flash.com or on my YouTube Channel.

Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd back with CBS

Fans of Jeff Schroeder and Jordan LLoyd have reason to celebrate today.  Jeff and Jordan won over the hearts of viewers during their first season on the CBS hit show, Big Brother.  They also won over the hearts of executives and CBS because since first airing on the Big Brother 11, CBS has found one way or another to bring Jeff and Jordan to the viewers.

After Big Brother 11 they were cast on The Amazing Race and their fans couldn't get enough.  CBS cast Jeff for the second season of Around The World For Free for CBS interactive where Jordan had cameo appearances. Next Jeff and Jordan became part of the Big Brother Season 13 cast which pitted dynamic duo's from previous season against a crop of newbie players.  Both Jeff and Jordan have made guest appearances on The Bold and The Beautiful.  Needless to say CBS likes working with Jeff and Jordan!

Jeff and Jordan fell in love during their first season of Big Brother and since then their fans cannot get enough of them.  Fans have known for sometime now that they would be living together, both moving from their home in Chicago and North Carolina to start a home together in Los Angeles.  Fans had no idea that the trip would be part of a CBS Interactive show, BONUS!!

We got our first hint that something was definitely up when Jeff's brother Scott Schroeder tweeted on Wednesday May 2,  "@jeffschroeder23 @BBJordanLloyd gr8 party but bittersweet. Will miss u bro.At least I know gr8 things lie ahead 4 both of you. Lots of love!"

Today Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd set out on a new adventure announcing their new venture with CBS Interactive via Twitter. 

Jeff Schroeder tweeted, "Excited for me & Jordan to start filming our new show today for CBSi... Already having a blast!! More info to come..." 

Jordan Lloyd tweeted next,  "Just left Chicago, about to start our new adventure w/CBS interactive."

The specifics of their new venture with CBS Interactive are not known at the time, but Jeff and Jordan sure did excite their fans with this little teaser.

We wish Jeff and Jordan lots of luck in their new adventure!

Kat sobs on her way to the Ponderosa

Wow, the reaction Kat has to leaving the game is extreme.  She sobs "They lied to me" over and over.  Her anger over Kim and Alicia is undeniable, guess who won't be getting her vote!

Kat falls into the arms of the men she so gleefully voted off. Give credit to the guys for not shunning her. Typical for Kat, she believes her blindside was worst than anyone else's blindsides and the words "fun and exciting" never passed her lips. Kat seems to think that the girls really didn't like them.

I cracked up when she asked if that was "real ketchup", is there a fake ketchup that I am not aware of?

This "Grown Up" is scared to go home and insecure that the reason her tribe mates voted her off is because they didn't like her.

According to Kat she has three sides:

1. Funny and Quirky
2. Wear her heart on her sleeve
3. Driven
4. Immature  Yes that's four sides, but nobody is counting.

X Factor - the new Disneryland? Demi Lavoto & Britney Spears

Can it be true?  Can we finally be done speculating about the new panel of X FACTOR judges?

According to this E! News video Brittney and Demi are set to replace Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger‘s. http://www.eonline.com/videos/demi-lovato-and-britney-spears-join-x-factor/182862

 Both Spears and Lavato are former Disney stars and have been coached to success at a very young age.  That's not to say they both haven't had their own problems and maybe they will be able to give a more realistic take on the music industry to their groups. 


I have always understood that  Britney, is the X Factor's answer to Christina Aquilera on THE VOICE.  When Demi's name first came up my gut reaction was, "Really? She is just too young, hope she is not mentoring the "OVER 30" category."  Simon Cowell is no dummy though, Demi is there to bring in younger viewers and apparently it's going to work.  When I told my two teenage daughters about the news they both proclaimed they would watch every show.

Interesting to note Demi joins the panel alongside L.A. Reid who last year called her song "Skyscrapper" a song for forty year old people, apparently not realizing it was written by an 18 yr old Demi.

The show is trying to differentiate themselves from the other singing competitions by offering "a real point of view."  Does that mean we won't be hearing critiques that include comparisons to rainbows?


The last of the cattle call auditions will be held in Rhode Island on May 10.  By the end of May the first auditions in front of the judging panel begins so it's about time they finalize those contracts.

The Stork is working overtime this week

Congratulations are in order for some of our favorite reality stars this week.  It seems that pink is the color of the week, lots of sugar and spice and everything nice.




Jessica Simpson who is a mentor on Fashion Star had been walking around for what seemed like forever with the world's biggest baby bump.  Her little bundle of joy arrived arrived on May 1st and might I just add, she is not so little.  No wonder Jessica had the biggest baby bump, little Maxwell Drew Johnson weighed in at 9lbs, 13 oz!  YIKES! 

Jessica shared the news with the world on her website saying:

Eric and I are elated to announce the birth of our baby girl, Maxwell Drew Johnson. We are grateful for all the love, support and prayers we have received. This has been the greatest experience of our lives!!

Well done Momma!  Congratulations to Jessica and Eric!




Last year's Mirror Ball Trophy winner on Dancing With The Stars, J.R. Martinez, also welcomed a sweet little bundle of joy this week.


Congratulations are in order for J.R Martinez and girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Jones after having their baby girl.

Lauryn Anabelle Martinez was born on Wednesday night.  She weighed in a full two pounds smaller than Jessica's new addition.  Lauryn weighed in at a petite 7 lbs, 13 ozs, and 21 inches long.  

J.R. has been gushing over his little girl already.

“She’s already got a nickname: Belle,” he tells People. “She has a couple of cute little freckles on her cheeks, a full head of hair and the cutest little lips. It’s just amazing to see her, finally. She’s beautiful.”

I bet this little girl will be dancing on her daddies shoes in no time.  Congratulations to J.R and Diana!  

Survivor Recap: Open Mouth Insert Foot

Finally!  Kim didn't get her way on this weeks episode of Survivor One World. This might just turn out to be one of the most entertaining last half of a Survivor season yet.  As the women begin to cannibalize themselves and true alliances are being exposed we are in for some interesting twist and turns.  Kat was right:  blindsides are always fun and exciting...for the VIEWERS! Not so fun when your the victim as Kat found out tonight.  Cocky, selfish and 22 turned out to be the demise of the self proclaimed "naive" Kat as she became the sixth member of the jury.  When the votes were read the look of alarm on Kat's face was priceless.  Kat had been unconcerned how her choices affected others, but in a game where other people have the power to make you stay or go, that's a bad trait to have.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves, the show opens with Alicia proclaiming that she is the most powerful person in this game because she is controlling everything. Alicia is afraid of Sabrina's intelligence and her ability to sway the jury so she wants Sabrina to be voted off.

Tree Mail:  It's Sprint Tree Mail and our weekly product placement.  I watch as they all cry and act as if they have been stranded on a desert island and then suddenly it hits me, they have been away for 30 days.  My son goes away to college for months on end and I don't run into his arms sobbing when I see him again, maybe I am just a cold hearted person.   Tarzan suddenly looks like a real person instead of a weird character.  Tarzan said that seeing his wife on the sprint phone reminded him of what a treasure she is in his life, "I don't deserve her, somehow I got her, God blessed me with her, (it's) just a wonderful thing for us to be able to live together until we die".

At the reward challenge the family members are brought out one by one, there are lots of tears hugging, kisses and proclamations of love.  There was also a weird moment when Kat's kissing cousin comes out.  Kat literally gets down on all fours and scampers over to him like a dog to it's Master.  I am pretty sure she even barked and then they began to speak in some gibberish that nobody else could understand.  She says they work together, they eat together, they breathe together, he is the most important person in her life.  Yeah me an my cousin are that tight too, isn't everyone's?   Tarzan is the last to see his loved one, he gets down on one knee to wait for his wife Terri to come out.  All the girls are touched by their reunion.

Reward Challenge

Its a rope challenge, untangle the knots as you move through the course.  The loved ones are tied to the Survivors.  Kat and Robbie fly through this course with the only competition being Kim and Beth and Chelsea and her Dad.  Kat and Robbie win reward and she starts to scream "I won one guys".

Kat gets to choose two survivors to go on reward.  Amazingly she chooses the person who didn't choose her last week.  Jeff doesn't miss a beat, pointing out that Kat chooses Kim and Alicia who both went on the last reward.  Kat speaks up.and says "Now here's the thing I have explanations, I have been wanting to hang out with these two girls for a very long time just us:" she continues "alcohol I mean margarita's oh my god I am about to get drunk."   The looks on Kim's and Alicias faces was hysterical because in one move Kat exposed a side alliance.  Kim thought it was a really selfish decision and thinks she will have to do major damage control back at camp. It doesn't seem a single person on the tribe agrees with Kat's choice and she pretty much proves to the world she has to strategic game.

Back at Camp

Yeah, that decision didn't go down well,  Sabrina and Chelsea were angry Kat didn’t choose to take Tarzan and Christina on the Reward based on their loved ones’ back-stories.  They both felt it would be an easy decision and anybody should have sacrificed having fun so Tarzan and Christina could spend the much-needed time with their family.

When Kim returns Chelsea tells her that Kat should go and it looks like she might just not back down when Kim suggest it should be Sabrina instead.  Unbeknownst to Chelsea, her bestie, Kim doesn't want her in the final three because she doesn't think she can win against her.  

Immunity Challenge


The men would not have fared well in this immunity challenge.  The challenge was not made for people with larger body mass.  The more Jeff cranked the wench, the more you had to hold your body over the water by just your arms.  Sabrina didn't fall out of this challenge because she is weak, she fell off because she is far more muscular than the other girls.  Tarzan was out next because again men are just more muscular and have larger body mass.  This was one of the coolest endurance challenges they have put together in a long time.  Each castaway had to stand on a log while holding a handle behind their back.  The handle was connected to a rope that was wrapped around a rotating pole.

Alicia, Chelsea and Christina were out next in that order leaving Kim and Kat to fight it out.  Or in Kat's case whine it out.  She began to beg Kim to let her win and pout during the end of the endurance challenge.  When Kat finally fell she started to cry, refused to high five Kim and was all in all a sore loser.


Alicia not being one to actually work for a win was freaked out that Kat fought so hard to win immunity and decided that it was her time to go.  Kim couldn't talk the entire tribe out of wanting Kat gone, much to her dismay.  Kim is really thinking about jury votes now and who would be best sitting next to her at the end. 

At this point, I am not sure Kim will have the votes in the jury.  She may just go the way of Coach from last season.  Seen as the person who lied the most and betrayed every single person who trusted her.  Kim is aware of this and that is why she is trying to put less likeable, less intelligent people next to her.  It was great to see Kim not get her way for once this season.

I am rooting for Chelsea to win this whole thing, I keep remembering that she is the only person who knows about Kim's immunity idol, but she is way more loyal to Kim than Kim is to her.