Survivor: China: ‘I Lost Two Hands and Possibly a Shoulder!’

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, CBS, Survivor,

Having just won another Immunity Challenge, Fei Long got to rest comfortably at home.  Unfortunately, Jean-Robert’s snoring and touchy-feely ways made it an uneasy night for any woman positioned next to him.  As Leslie put it, Jean-Robert simply didn’t understand ‘the social game of Survivor’.

At Zhan Hu, Peih-gee was urging worker bee Dave to settle down and rest.  She was worried he’d overexert himself and wind up useless in yet another challenge.  He, of course, brushed her off and insisted he was fine.  Later, when the other tribe members made a question about the fire pit, Dave quickly interrupted his nap to fix the situation himself.  Despite having recently been on the chopping block, he continued to play the annoying martyr.

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Hulk Hogan Scheduled to Host ‘American Gladiators’

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Reality, Sports, NBC,

As I reported several weeks ago, NBC will be introducing an updated version of American Gladiators.  At the time, I said the classic series reminded me of Iron Chef+Battle of the Network Stars+WWE.  Well, apparently wrestling wasn’t such an original analogy; word has it a former wrestler will now be hosting it.

According to TV Week, Hulk Hogan has been tapped for the emcee duties.  The

WWE celebrity and Hogan Knows Best star is reportedly committed to the project and is currently finalizing the deal.  As for the Gladiators who will terrorize the naive competitors, those roles are still being cast.

Be looking for the reality competition sometime mid-season.

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Survivor: China: ‘My Mom Is Going To Kill Me!’

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, CBS, Survivor,

Zhan Hu returned to their camp down a Chicken but up a (self-established) leader.  Dave denied wanting the leadership position, but claimed he only stepped up because no one else at Tribal Council would.  (Well, Peih-gee did enthusiastically volunteer…you were just ignoring her.)  Unfortunately, having someone finally in charge didn’t really improve the situation at their wet, miserable camp.  Dave insisted he didn’t want to ‘belabor’ their work, but spent too much time arguing with certain members over strategy or condescending others over implementation.

At Fei Long, things looked considerably drier and much quieter—that’s if you were able to ignore Jean-Robert’s incessant snoring.  Awake later a strategy session, Jean-Robert piped up and said his team should ‘rest more’.  When Aaron confronted him about his laziness, Jean-Robert assured his team he was valuable because the wheels were continuously ‘churning in his head’.  (Jean-Robert later revealed in private that this was his ‘You Can Only Go Up From Here’ poker strategy.  He wanted them to think he was lazy—that way he could impress them once he did choose to contribute.)  Huh??  Meanwhile, Todd and Amanda formed the first red team alliance.  To make themselves less vulnerable, they wooed Aaron into their group with those two enticing words: ‘Final 3’.  Todd and Amanda were hoping someone more vocal would take the fall should they come under attack later.

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Survivor: China:  ‘A Chicken’s A Little Bit Smarter’

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, CBS, Survivor,

Already in its 15th season, the producers of Survivor continue to prove they will never lack locations to exploit.  This time around they stepped back in time and journeyed to one of the oldest countries of the world:  China.

The 16 contestants traveled by train from Shanghai to a 16th century Buddhist monastery where the ever-youthful Jeff Probst was waiting for them.  (I don’t know why they call Ryan Seacrest today’s version of Dick Clark; I really think Probst could give him a run for his money).  Upon arriving, the competitors were informed they’d be participating in a Buddhist ceremony.  Although Jeff assured them this was not a religious ceremony (just a way for the the natives to ‘welcome’ the new guests), Leslie (the Christian radio talk show host) felt extremely uncomfortable and walked out before it was even over.

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Nick Hogan Out of Hospital

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Reality, Cable, News,

After being hospitalized for a car accident yesterday, Hulk Hogan‘s son, Nick, has already been discharged.  Unfortunately, his friend is reportedly still in critical condition at this time.

The accident investigation is still ongoing so no charges, if any, have yet been filed against Nick.  Alcohol has so far been ruled out as a factor.

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Hulk Hogan’s Son In Serious Accident

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Reality, Cable, News,

Nick Bollea (aka Nick Hogan) was involved a serious car accident Sunday afternoon in Clearwater, Florida.  Police report that Nick was driving a Toyota Supra that for some reason lost control and crashed into a median.  Both Bollea and a passenger had to be extricated from the damaged vehicle.  They were later airlifted to the hospital in ‘extremely serious’ conditions.  Although the accident is still being investigated, police say it’s obvious the Supra had been traveling at a high rate of speed.  Nick’s father, wrestler Hulk Hogan, was notified of the incident and arrived at the scene.

Nick, Hulk and the rest of the family can still be seen on their VH1 reality show Hogan Knows Best.

You can see the video of the crash scene via the link below:

NOTE:  Click here to read an update on Nick’s condition.

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