New reality show for RuPaul

Beyonce RuPaul's doing a new reality show, and it's all about drag queens. The show will feature contestants competing to be best drag act.

RuPaul said, "Tell Tyra that the Queen has returned, and while you're at it have Heidi clear the runway. I'm going to pump some 'realness' into reality. To be a winner on this show the contestants need to be a fashion designer, an American Idol, and a top model all rolled up into one. And they definitely have to be smarter than a fifth grader."

Well, I don't say it often, but the truth is I can't put it any better than him. If you're a "sister sittin' on a secret" (dear god) click here.

News round-up: Sam's debate, Jonty's tour, Reality TV deaths

Has the Isle of Man really changed their name to "Isle of Sam" in honour of Sam Barks? And aren't they overdue another invasion, anyway? Thinking about it, she's got a whole island of nationalistic manxies on her side - there's a good chance that could help her win. Join the debate here (and ask yourself, yes, it's publicity for the IoM... but is it really good publicity?)


As Big Brother fever sweeps the nation (oh is it that time again already? Sorry, I was asleep, etc) look what I found for you! It's Jonty! Doing a virtual museum tour! Come on, click on it. Call yourself a BB fan? WATCH IT.


Morbid reading, but oddly fascinating: The Mirror brings us a list of reality show deaths...

New Big Brother Little Brother presenters: George Lamb and Zezi

also known as... er, WHO? God. Seriously. We're still mourning Dermot's departure, and this is what they dish up to us instead? This... this pair of grinning hipsters with improbable hair and comedy names? I mean, honestly. It's like they've just given up. George and Zezi are already part of the C4/E4 family, as if that makes it better, with both presenting on E4 Music and something called Freshly Squeezed. George said: "Imagine how excited someone would be if they were presenting Big Brother, well I'm just a little bit less excited than that but I'm still extremely excited." My eyes, they are rolling.

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Reality TV news: Bigger Brother, Fergie's back, Brucie's replacement? The Baron's insulting...

This year the Big Brother house will be a third bigger. Sounds good, but does it just mean that they're going to up the number of housemates too? I sure hope not. LESS IS MORE, Big Brother bosses. LESS. IS. MORE.

As you'll recall, Fergie's fly-on-the-wall show about telling poor people how to eat properly was cancelled after a dead man was found at the home of the family the cameras were following. Well, it is going ahead after all, and will be screened at the end of the month.

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Apprentice news: Claire's a fame-seeker, Lindi and Michael are an item, and Lucinda's a hot tip

Eesh, I take one day off, and look what happens.

1. News emerges that Claire was so desperate to be on telly she's been through three Big Brother auditions. "The last thing she wants is for Sir Alan to discover she's a fame-seeker."

I'm sure the fact she's applying for a job via oh, uh, THE BBC won't give him any clues.

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Reality TV news round-up: Chantelle's dress? American Idol's mess? X Factor for the US?

Over the pond, Brooke White's gone. David Archuleta, David Cook, Jason Castro and Syesha Mercado battle it out for the American Idol crown.

Speaking of America, US hacks ask "are we ready for The X Factor? As American Idol viewing figures continue to plunge, could importing the more successful Cowell show be the answer?

It's been a bad week for Darius "Pop Idol" Danesh, as Trevor Nunn's Gone With The Wind opens in the West End to a critical battering. I had high hopes for this and I honestly can't bear to repeat what they've been saying about it (but that link will give you all you need.)

And we'll all have an excuse to do our mogwai voice again in a few weeks ("Bright light! Bright light!" come on, it can't just be me) - as Dragon's Den star Peter Jones is going to be starring in an advert, surrounded by Gremlins.

Oh and Chantelle, do you know what time it is? That's right, it's time for a new look.

Reality TV news: Fergie's show, Ant's pants, Lembit's photos, Barrymore's pool, Chanelle's video

Oh here's a good one. Remember when I told you about the new Fergie reality show, where she was going to a help a low-income family to learn to eat healthily? Well, it's hit a bit of trouble. The stars were just arrested on suspicion of murder. Not Fergie! The other stars. Oh yes, they were released again, and it's probably all fine, but you know... doesn't look good.

Meanwhile, Ant went commando on live tv; butcher's windows spring to mind; Lembit and Gabriela's holiday snaps defy description; the man found in Barrymore's pool might not have drowned after all; and Chanelle's pop video has been banned from kids' tv for being too 'saucy'. There. That should keep you busy for a while.

Russell Brand talks about new film role

Here's the man himself on the BBC news site today discussing Forgetting Sarah Marshall, improv acting, the campaign to have the single released, and a second film in the pipeline... Didn't he do well!

Reality round-up: Chanelle's sex tape in full, Arlene's revelations, BNTM reviewed and Gillian McKeith's in rubber

We weren't fooled by the Chanelle 'sex tape' publicity stunt, but now the whole clip has been released I have to admit even Panto didn't expect it to be quite so... horrid. Here's the full thing. Do you find it amusing? Do you also laugh at those 118 118 posters?

And it's nail-biting stuff over at Strictly, as Arlene reveals the judges' contracts haven't been renewed. They've all been demanding more money, of course, which might have something to do with it.

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Reality news round-up: Alesha's suitors, Kelly's smart, Ramsay's law suit

Alesha Dixon has split from Aston Villa star John Carew, according to The Sun. She's said to be focusing on her new album instead. You go, girl! Who needs men when we have art?

Great picture here of Amanda Holden's mouth looking unpleasant, while Heat thinks Kelly Brook looked good at the Baftas.

...and over the pond, Gordon Ramsay is being sued for mild theatrical rudeness. The restaurant manager claims that Ramsay called him a lazy tosser, and that this has damaged his career to the tune of £500,000. One suspects that they should both have known what they were getting into. Welcome to America, Gordon...

Reality news round-up: Francesca's gone, Brucie's disdain, Connie's teeth, Niamh's skin

Francesca, you looked and sang like you were permanently in the middle of an allergic reaction to something, and now you're gone. The surprise, I think, was that you were up against Ashley, the one Andrew described as having a voice he "just doesn't rate"... and he still got rid of you.

We're live-twittering I'd Do Anything every Saturday over on the Panto twitter. Why not follow us?

Bruce Forsyth doesn't like reality shows. Apparently someone "just walking across the screen" is boring. Presumably "dancing across the screen" is fine though.

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Reality news round-up: Piers vs Alan, Natasha's hair vs the wind, Chanelle vs plumbers

Piers Morgan's still sore over Sir A firing him from the charity Apprentice, and is now pleading with viewers to vote for Britain's Got Talent at this weekend's Baftas, when both shows will be competing for Audience Awards.

Doesn't Natasha Kaplinsky look five million billion times better without her normal get-up? Just natural, windswept...ah. Pregnancy suits her.

Chanelle's had enough of footballers and wants to meet "a normal guy. Like a plumber". Keep reaching for that rainbow, kid.