Reality Clack – American Idol, Amazing Race, Dancing With the Stars

March Madness is wreaking havoc on CBS shows, in general, reality genre or not. I suppose the whole thing could be construed to be one huge reality show, brackets and all. But I won’t be covering it. Nothing against basketball, but I never understand why the college games are virtually ignored by major networks all during the season and then they air ‘em like nothing else exists come March on CBS.

Basketball didn’t keep American Idol away for its “country week” this past week. Nor did it trip up Dancing With the Stars. But it did cost us a week of Survivor (no show this past Thursday). This week’s Survivor will air on Wednesday night against American Idol. It’s going to be the clips show, so it surely will get ratings-stomped by AI. Oh, just a warning — the President is in the mix on Tuesday night further discombobulating the TV schedules.

That was the week it was

American Idol – As I mentioned, it was country week. That’s usually not my favorite week of the season, as usually only a select few contestants can actually carry off country singing. I was mildly surprised that (a) Michael Sarver did as poorly (in my eyes, er … ears) as he did in what I thought was his personal genre, and (b) so many did so well outside their comfort zones. Then there was Adam Lambert. I know he’ll keep making it through, but his Jeff Buckley inspired rendition of “Ring of Fire” just creeped me out. It should have been Michael Sarver leaving instead of Alexis Grace. But neither of them would probably win in the end anyway. It scares me that Adam Lambert might win it all.

Dancing With the Stars – Belinda Carlisle got the boot from the show this week on the first elimination show of the season. I admit I don’t really watch this show — shame on me. But if I did, I’d be cheering on David Alan Grier just because I’ve always liked him. I’m surprised that Steve Wozniak made it through the round.

Hell’s Kitchen – Oh, geez. The chef wannabe from the town where I attended high school got his chef’s coat burned by Gordon Ramsay this week. Yep, J is outta there. Well, Clifton Park (NY) isn’t really known for its fine dining. I’m still not enjoying the time slot of the show and usually end up catching it online. Thank you, FOX, for full eps online!

The Amazing Race – Nose flutes, they’re very bizarre. Not surprisingly, the Speed Bump destroyed any chance of Christie and Jodi making it in any other position than last. Mark and Michael better get their act together or they’ll be the next Philiminated. They squeak by a lot and seem like they could do so much better! I’m loving me Margie and Mel. Sure, they’re not a team. But they’re my favorites on the show anyway. So there!

For your enjoyment —

Some reality snippets

• Nijah was sent home on America’s Next Top Model. Apparently, she didn’t try hard enough or something.
• The push is on to cast Big Brother 11. Go for it! I promise not to mock you … much.
• After telling them to send herself home and keep Kristin on The Biggest Loser, Cathy was sent home. Well, duh.

Clacked by Jackie Schnoop
on Mar 23, 2009 @ 15:00 EST5EDT