The Amazing Race - All Stars

I've been a bit disappointed in the last few seasons; in fact I didn't bother to watch the season where the hippies won.

The first few episodes of All Stars were kinda meh, but episode 3 kicked things up. As much as I dislike Romber, they stay cool under pressure and race well. Charla and Mirna are completely entertaining, if crazy. At this point, I'd have to say that I'm cheering on The Beauty Queens. However, even though Charla and Mirna are crazy, they are definitely entertaining:

Top Chef

Right now I'd have to say that my favorite reality show is Top Chef, on Bravo. While I still watch the classics, Survivor and The Amazing Race (yes, I know it's oxymoronic to use the word "classics" in discussing reality television), I like the "newness" of this show. It does, however, follow the classic reality TV show format of collecting a cast of unusual characters to showcase (more so than the food being cooked is showcased). Let's see, there's "Ugly" Betty -- one minute she's smiling and gregarious, the next minute she's a shrill harpy. She's got a big fake smile, and she's a nodder, (You know what I mean; she's the type of person who nods nonestop in agreement while someone is talking to her, but you can tell she's not listening at all). Then there's Betty's arch-enemy, Marcel, the egotistical, socially inept young guy. We also have Sam, who alledgedly is the young stud chef. Personally, I think it's unappetizing to see a chef with five o'clock shadow and greasy hair. My favorites include Elia, a Mexican/Lebanese woman with a French-sounding accent (she likes to cook feeesh!) and Cliff (or as Elia would say, Cleeef!).

Reality TV

I am a reality TV junkie. Actually, this hidden shame of mine has been fading of late. If your looking for a comprehensive website for updates on all of the latest in reality TV, including the latest goings-on from reality TV 'stars' from the past, check out the website Reality Blurred. There's lots of information, without being overwhelming:

http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/