Reality Update

America’s Next Top Model: Whitney is the first full-figured woman to win the show! But Fatima is still mad about it. 

The Hills: What I’ve learned from being on a reality show.

American Idol: David Archuleta greeted by screaming fans. An interview with David A. and one with Syesha. Is Idol stale?

Top Chef: Interview with Andrew from Top Chef, the latest chef-testant to leave.

Workout: Brian Peeler talks about leaving Sky Sport and what Jackie said about his client.

The Bachelor: VH1 has required the rights to run all the old episodes of both the Bachelor and the Bachelorette. Here we come, Bachelor marathon! Watch the video of Matt and Shayne on Ellen. Chelsea talks to Reality TV World about getting the boot.

The Bachelor: London Calling: More interviews! Matt and Shayne spoke to UsWeekly, gushing about their newfound love and the key to a long-distance romance.

The Bachelorette: DeAnna says she’s very happy with the ending of her show.

American Idol: Syesha cut, it’s down to the two Davids.

Top Chef: Read this summary of last night’s show.

Real World: Hollywood: Joey reacts to last week’s episode where he enters rehab for alcohol abuse.

QUESTION: Does anyone remember the Fox show Temptation Island? I’d love to see that come back, it had all the elements of delicious reality TV. Anyone agree with me?

American Idol: David Archuleta trips on song lyrics, producer talks about dad ban. A summary of last night’s episode.

The Bachelor: London Calling: Shayne says they are really together and will get married.

The Hills: Watch the Season 4 premiere.

Dancing With the Stars: Marissa is voted off, says she wants to focus on her baby, coming via a surrogate.

Top Chef: Top Chef spoiler on Bravo’s Web site? Read a summary of the last three remaining episodes.

Survivor: Micronesia:Interview with Cirie about her Survivor experience.

The Bachelor: London Calling: The Bachelor picks L.A. actress Shayne over tomboy Chelsea. But the message boards are rife with rumors about Shayne, questioning her motives.

The Hills: Read the Us Weekly recap. Like Hills parodies? Watch some here.

American Idol: Coaches weigh in with some advice for the final three.

Survivor: Micronesia: More on Parvati’s win.

The Hills: Project Runway’s Christian Siriano elaborates on why he’s not into Lauren and Heidi’s fashion lines. Heidi is hotter than Lauren, according to Maxim magazine. A preview of the latest Heidi/Spencer, or “Speidi,” fight, airing on tonight’s episode. Heidi and Spencer celebrate Mother’s Day. Audrina to star in Into the Blue 2.

The Paper: A great interview with Amanda Lorber, editor of MTV’s “The Paper.”

Top Chef: Interview with Ted Allen hints at what is to come in the finale. New York magazine interview with Nikki Cascone, who talks about the perils of working with Dale. Could Top Chef Season Five be in Toronto? A scoop on what restaurant might be featured in a future episode.

American Idol: Why David Archuleta’s dad isn’t allowed backstage anymore. A profile of Debra Byrd, Idol’s vocal coach. Will the show lower its age requirements?

Real Housewives of New York City: The show is looking to cast more ladies.

Survivor: Micronesia: Parvati wins.

ON TONIGHT: The Bachelor finale, The Hills finale, Dancing with the Stars

Question: Tonight’s the Bachelor finale. Who do you think will win and why? (Personally, my money is on Chelsea. I think the producers are setting us up to think it is Shayne.)

What is it about Thursdays? Missed yesterday’s update AGAIN. My apologies.

Top Chef: Nikki discusses her departure from the show and why Dale’s excuses are lame. If you missed the episode, read a recap.

American Idol: David Archuleta should lose American Idol; it’s better for his career. Jason Castro interviewed by a Dallas TV station and says “I’m happy now.” LA Times laments what Idol has become, wants more friendly camaraderie. American Idol reject allegedly sends inappropriate text messages to 12-year-old boy.

Survivor: Micronesia: Jeff Probst talks about this season, why its so successful, and his extracurricular activities. MSNBC determines who has the best chance of winning.

The Hills: Are Stephen and Lauren back together? Heidi and Spencer say “we’re entertainers.”

The Bachelor: Officer and a Gentleman: Andy Baldwin and Marla Maples break up.

The Bachelor: London Calling: Matt Grant says he’s in love. A good, in-depth interview with Matt where he talks about falling in love with two people and secret rendezvous.

The Hills: The show is renewed for another season.In case you missed it, here is the recap.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: Owner tries to flip house that was on the show.

American Idol: Another Idol contestant flubs the lines to a song. How to hack into American Idol’s voting. Former contestant Phil Stacey releases self-titled debut album. Online odds say Syesha’s the next one out.

Top Chef: Stephanie Izard talks about being on Top Chef. Interview with bride and groom on the “Wedding Wars” episode reveals that the wedding wasn’t intended to be televised, in fact it was supposed to happen in Kansas, not Chicago.

Real Housewives of New York City: Jill launches “Team Jill” T-shirts.

What Not to Wear: Hair stylist Nick Arrojo says he started out making $40 a week. Now he charges $500 a hair cut. Read his interview with the Wall Street Journal.

The Bachelor: London Calling: Why Shayne will get the proposal.

Top Chef: The scoop on the finale, which is taping this week.

Project Runway: More drama in the battle between NBC and Lifetime.

American Idol: Can you accurately predict a winner? Paula Abdul should leave the show, Web site says. Simon says apology from Paula not necessary.

The Mole: Bumped a week, and ABC reveals four of the contestants.

The Bachelor: London Calling: Robin tries to explain herself during Women Tell All. Read a summary of Women Tell All if you missed it.

Bravo: The network will start selling cookbooks,cruises and workout videos.

New Reality Shows: MTV’s Legally Blonde the Musical show to debut June 2.

ON TONIGHT: Work Out, American Idol, Dancing With the Stars

American Idol: Will Paula Abdul’s song mix-up help propel Jason Castro to a win? Brooke White talks about forgetting the song lyrics. Was Paula drunk? Watch the video clip for yourself.

Survivor: Micronesia: James and Alexis talk about leaving the show.

Real Housewives of New York City: Could she be the next housewife?

The Hills: Yet another clothing line by a cast member.

Reality TV Shows: Reality expert says Dancing outfits sold for charity; Survivor juror members stay in nearby beachside house complete with DVD players and video games.

ON TONIGHT: The Hills and The Bachelor: London Calling

Apologies for missing yesterday’s update. Here’s a bigger update to make up for it:

The Hills: The girls play nice for Rolling Stones cover. Barack Obama reads a shout-out to the Hills during Letterman’s Top Ten.

The Bachelor London Calling: Ousted bachelorette Amanda goes on Oprah, says she confronts Matt in next week’s reunion show. Another, more in-depth, interview written up by Reality TV World.

American Idol: Brooke talks about her departure from the show in a conference call. Here’s USA Today’s take. And Insider Online’s write-up. Simon’s first kiss calls into the show, leaving him flustered. Paula Abdul’s song mix-up isn’t that unusual for the show, blogger says.

Top Chef: Read Slashfood’s recap of the last episode, where making a $10 dinner proved too much for some contestants.

Real Housewives: Yes, it’s true. There will be a Real Housewives of New Jersey.

Dancing With the Stars: Shannon Elizabeth plays coy about possible romance with her dancing partner.

Workout: Spoiler alert! Brian Peeler to leave the show.

Reality TV shows: Expert says they portray dangerous images of women.