Daily Update: Day 40 - Sunday 17th July 9pm Highlights Preview / Recap - Big Brother 17 [bb 2016]

Daily Update: Day 40
Shown: Tonight, Sunday 17th July 9pm on Channel 5

On tonight’s show: Jason questions his decision during the final Annihilation Task, Hughie is missing Ryan and Housemates come together for a Task. Andy gets a makeover from Jackson, Hughie’s poolside antics keep his fellow Housemates entertained and Laura shocks Evelyn by deeming Jason as ‘fit’.

Key highlights and quotes from tonight’s show:

· Hughie is in the Diary Room taking about last night’s final Annihilation Task and Jason’s reasons for evicting Ryan.
o Hughie: “Jason 100 per cent bought out his true colours. I really don’t like him.”

· Laura is discussing the crowd booing her during...[Read more]

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Donald Trump the Political Showman, Born on ‘The Apprentice’

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM and ASHLEY PARKER from NYT Business Day http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/17/business/media/donald-trump-apprentice.html?partner=IFTTT

Chris Christie Lost Out on the Job He Wanted. And His Bad Year Got Worse.

By KATE ZERNIKE from NYT N.Y. / Region http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/16/nyregion/chris-christie-lost-out-on-the-job-he-wanted-and-his-bad-year-got-worse.html?partner=IFTTT

Ryan evicted [Day 39] - Big Brother 17 [bb 2016]

Ryan Ruckledge became the seventh housemate to be evicted from Big Brother 2016 on Day 39, after a vote by fellow housemates where they had to choose to evict one of Laura, Ryan and Sam.

Earlier this week evictees Chelsea and Lateysha felt the pain of annihilation.

They returned tonight to speak to Emma Willis live.

Emma asked Lateysha how it feels to be out: “It’s really overwhelming, but cool to be out! I was gutted.”

Emma asked Chelsea about his time in the house: “I didn’t come in there for the money, or fame. I came for the experience. I had had enough. It’s like a pressure cooker in there.”

Chelsea denied saying he told all of his housemates that they were...[Read more]

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Donald Trump and Mike Pence: The Political Reality Show

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/16/opinion/donald-trump-and-mike-pence-the-political-reality-show.html?partner=IFTTT

What reality TV are you watching this summer?

reality blurred wants to know: What are you watching? What reality TV has your attention this summer? What amazing show are you recommending to friends? Read this story »

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Daily Update Day 38 Friday 15th July 9pm Highlights Preview / Recap and Live Eviction - Big Brother 17 [bb 2016]

Daily Update: Day 38
Shown: Tonight, Friday 15th July 9pm on Channel 5

On tonight’s show: Housemates are punished for breaking the rules. Emma will be live from the house for Big Brother: The Evictions where one housemate will be evicted

On tonight’s Big Brother’s Bit On The Side with Rylan Clark-Neal at 10.30pm on Channel 5, guests include Dan Wootton, Vanessa Feltz, Philip Olivier and tonight's evictee

Key highlights and quotes from tonight’s show:

· Annihilation week is coming to an end. After rules were broken, Big Brother announces that all poor housemates will be punished

· The poor housemates’ food has been replaced with slop, and all poor...[Read more]

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Teams plus returnees have ruined Big Brother 18 and its potential

Big Brother 18's third live eviction may have been a blindside, but the power in the house remains the same because of this season's team twist. Read this story »

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SYTYCD winner, current mentor charged with domestic violence

So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation mentor Joshua Allen didn't appear on Monday's episode. Today, he was charged with several felonies. Read this story »

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Big Brother 18 House of Mirrors: Just Kiddin', by Justin Mooney

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The reality TV shows and hosts nominated for Emmys

The Television Academy announced nominees for the 68th annual Emmy Awards, and in the reality TV categories, there were new shows and new people nominated. Read this story »

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Daily Update: Day 37 - Thursday 14th July 9pm Highlights Preview / Recap - Big Brother 17 [bb 2016]

Daily Update: Day 37
Shown: Tonight, Thursday 14th July 9pm on Channel 5

On tonight’s show: Annihilation week continues, housemates must decide whether they want to live as rich or poor housemates

On tonight’s Big Brother’s Bit On The Side with Rylan Clark-Neal at 11.05pm on Channel 5, guests include John McCririck, Luisa Zissman, Anna Williamson and evicted housemate Georgina

Key highlights and quotes from tonight’s show:

• Annihilation week continues, yesterday Jason earned himself £20,000 from the prize fund and evicted Lateysha

• Evelyn and Alex shared a bed last night

• On the sofas, Jayne confirms to Jason; “I’m...[Read more]

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The best and worst of America’s Got Talent’s judge cuts

America's Got Talent's judges narrowed 40 acts to 14 this week. Here are the acts that made it through, and ones that should have gone on to the live shows. Read this story »

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NBC’s new startup competition has mentors, $1 million investments

Funded, a competition for venture capital investments that will have startups mentored by Tyra Banks, Rob Dyrdek, and Rohan Oza, has been ordered by NBC. Read this story »

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Daily Update: Day 36 - Wednesday 13th July 10pm Highlights Preview / Recap - Big Brother 17 [bb 2016]

Daily Update: Day 36
Shown: Tonight, Wednesday 13th July 10pm on Channel 5

On tonight’s show: Annihilation week continues, tension is in the air and one housemate must decide who to evict

On tonight’s Big Brother’s Bit On The Side with Rylan Clark-Neal at 11.05pm on Channel 5, guests include Tina Malone, Paisley Billings, Bobby Norris, Ann Easter and the sixth evictee

Key highlights and quotes from tonight’s show:

· Annihilation week continues, so far Chelsea has been evicted and Andy won immunity

· In the bedroom, Laura reveals; “The show Benidorm, I actually have auditioned to be Johnny Vegas’ prostitute!”

· Jackson is in the diary room;...[Read more]

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Reality TV is dominating broadcast and cable ratings this summer

Unscripted, reality, and game shows—never mind the Olympics—are absolutely dominating in the ratings so far this summer. Read this story »

from reality blurred http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/2016/07/reality-summer-ratings-domination/

Daily Update: Day 35 - Tuesday 12th July 9pm Highlights Preview / Recap - Big Brother 17 [bb 2016]

Daily Update: Day 35
Shown: Tonight, Tuesday 12th July 9pm on Channel 5

On tonight’s show: Annihilation week is in full swing, Andy is awarded immunity for the week and Big Brother reveals opinions from the viewing public

On tonight’s Big Brother’s Bit On The Side with Rylan Clark-Neal at 11.05pm on Channel 5, guests include Jake Quickenden, Carol McGiffin, Josie Gibson, John James and Luke Kempner

Key highlights and quotes from tonight’s show:

· It’s Annihilation week, all housemates are facing eviction, who leaves throughout the week is decided by the house

· Chelsea became the first housemate to be annihilated, housemates are on edge

·...[Read more]

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A gay bachelor dating series will air this fall

A gay version of The Bachelor, Logo's Finding Prince Charming, will air this fall, hosted by Lance Bass and featuring an all-gay cast, unlike Bravo's Boy Meets Boy. Read this story »

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American Ninja Warrior asks fans to design new obstacles

NBC's American Ninja Warrior is holding an obstacle design contest that will give its winner a trip to the set next season. Read this story »

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Daily Update: Day 34 - Monday 11th July 9pm Highlights Preview / Recap - Big Brother 17 [bb 2016]

Daily Update: Day 34
Shown: Tonight, Monday 11th July 9pm on Channel 5

On tonight’s show: It’s Annihilation week, housemates must decide as a group who they would like to evict, as a result one housemate is evicted

On tonight’s Big Brother’s Bit On The Side with Rylan Clark-Neal at 11.05pm on Channel 5, guests include Sam Bailey, Paul Danan, Lauren Harries, Dr. Dance, evictee Charlie and the fifth evicted housemate

Key highlights and quotes from tonight’s show:

· Its Annihilation week, housemates must decide as a group which housemate they would like to evict

· Big Brother has gathered the housemates on the sofa to deliver a cruel twist

·...[Read more]

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