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Joan Vassos experienced a quick rise to fame as the first-ever lead of The Golden Bachelorette. Although she previously had a short-lived stint on The Golden Bachelor, fans got to know Joan during her starring role. A devoted mother of four, Joan was grappling with heavy feelings about moving on after the death of her husband to cancer. She knew she deserved happiness, but her search for love brought immense guilt. Joan’s vulnerability struck a chord with both viewers and her suitors in the mansion.

Joan’s journey on The Golden Bachelorette season 1 was ultimately triumphant despite her battles. She found love with Chock Chapple, to whom she became engaged in the finale. Joan and Chock are now happily planning their wedding and settling into life together. As they flood social media with photos and videos of their domestic life, Joan is leaning into content that suggests she’s...

Easily one of the most successful reality shows ever, Dancing with the Stars has lasted 33 seasons because of the show's loyal fans. After all, the show has millions of fans who are interested in things like what it was like to partner with Artem Chigvintsev and about the restraining order filed against him. Similarly, many DWTS fans want to know about the reaction to Anna Delvey, the stars who didn't like competing on the show, and how much the performers get paid.

Of course, the fans who want to know about the rumor that Anna Delvey is banned from the reunion have helped make Dancing with the Stars last. However, according to some fans, it is that kind of Dancing with the Stars fan that is ruining the show.

Dancing With The Stars Fans Think The Reality Show's Fans Are Ruining The Show

When Dancing with the Stars premiered on ABC,...

If you're a fan of reality TV, you've probably wondered who your favorite Real Housewives might be voting for in the imminent, high-stakes 2024 election.

As we've recently noted, the 2016 election was the first to be dubbed "the reality TV election" by analysts and experts:

"Immediately after Trump's unexpected victory, film and media expert Richard Chapman contrasted perceptions of Trump with those of Democratic nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, marking the former as inherently "unscripted," and the latter overproduced[.]"

This year isn't the first (or even the second) time Americans have been warned of "the most consequential election of our lifetimes," and while 2024 and 2016 feel a bit similar, a lot has changed, too.

Celebrity endorsements have become even more fraught in the protracted political tension in which Americans have lived for nearly a decade but that hasn't silenced stars.

So, which reality TV stars support or seem to support...

What makes a reality TV show like Dancing With the Stars so great is the wide array of celebrity contestants that compete for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy. With the show having announced its Season 33 celeb cast, which will consist of the latest The Bachelorette, Jenn Tran, it's certain to be yet another glorious season of seeing celebrities with two left feet showcase their dance moves.

With a new season airing this fall, it makes fans think about all the controversial contestants of previous seasons. DWTS isn't all about the footwork, as it's had its fair share of drama since airing back in 2005. The show has faced backlash for allowing contestants from the political sphere to compete. In addition, viewers have also complained about former contestants who have disturbing arrest records. Despite this, it looks like Season 33 is also moving forward with a controversial figure.

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Never trust a skinny chef? Paula Deen seems to be changing that saying after dropping an astounding amount of weight. Keep reading to learn more about Paula’s journey to get where he is now.

Paula Deen loses a significant amount of weight

Paula Deen, known for her down-home southern cooking and prior time spent as a Food Network chef, has been on a weight loss journey and is sharing her new body on social media. The chef took to her Instagram to share a photo of herself for Labor Day. Of course, she was sharing a recipe for the holiday, however, that’s not what fans are noticing.

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In the picture she posted, Paula is wearing a bright yellow long-sleeve shirt with a long, green statement necklace. She’s all smiles as she shows off her bright white teeth and blue eyes. The cooking star is...

The Season 33 premiere of ABC's Dancing With The Stars isn't until Sept. 17, but the network has already confirmed a few stars set to compete for the Mirrorball Trophy or return as pros. While the only officially confirmed celebrity dancer is Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik, rumors are swirling about other potential dancers who will work it out on the ballroom floor this fall.

With names like Jason Kelce being thrown around as potential dancers, and rumors online about the likes of The Bachelor's Joey Graziadei and Bravo's Phaedra Parks potentially joining, it's an exciting time to be a fan of Dancing With The Stars.

Related Dancing With The Stars Alum Makes Shocking Claims About On-Set Mistreatment

Bristol Palin reveals DWTS backstage chaos, from Jerry Springer-style drama to wardrobe wars.

Olympics' 'Pommel Horse Guy' Will Test His Dance Skills

Stephen Nedoroscik may have impressed Olympic fans with his astounding pommel horse...

The historic presidential run of Vice President Kamala Harris is “Tgit-coded,” TikToker Kimberly Mykel said in a video shared in a reaction video duet by “Scandal” star Kerry Washington on Saturday. The actress captioned the clip, “In Shonda we trust.” Tgit is a reference to “Thank God It’s Thursday” — the night that Rhimes’ shows historically all aired on ABC.

The parallels between Harris and Washington’s own Olivia Pope from “Scandal” are five-fold, Mykel explained. “I just wanted to come on here and thank Shonda Rhimes, first and foremost, because she prepared America for a woman like Kamala Harris,” Mykel began.

“Because Kamala is very Tgit-coded if we really want to clock it. You know what I mean?” Mykel continued. “Like, she’s always got a blowout. She’s married to a white man. She’s a lawyer. She doesn’t have children of her own, although she is a stepmother.

Food Network star Paula Deen is back at it. Over a decade after she was fired from the network, Paula has resurfaced on the internet to share a summer recipe, and she looks completely different. Continue reading to learn what Paula Deen has been up to and catch a glimpse of her new stunning look.

Paula Deen Reemerges On YouTube

As many people know, Paula Deen’s claim to fame what the Food Network show Paula’s Home Cooking. She gained a lot of traction in the early 2000s along with other celebrity chefs at the time. Paula was known for Southern cuisine and her infamous use of butter in most of her dishes. In addition to her Food Network show, Paula also authored cookbooks and is a restaurant owner.

She was fired from the Food Network in 2013 after she was sued for racial discrimination. Fans have not heard much...

Eleven years ago, when talk of “getting canceled” applied to TV shows more than TV stars, Paula Deen lost her long-running employment with Food Network. On June 21, 2013, the cable channel announced it would not renew Deen’s contract, following the news that the chef and restauranteur admitted to using racial epithets in the past. In a court deposition, Deen said she had used the N-word before. In a Today appearance after the deposition went public, Deen claimed she wasn’t racist. But the damage was done: Within days, Deen had lost deals, contracts, and partnerships with Walmart, Target, Home Depot, QVC, Sears, JCPenney, Caesars Entertainment Corporation, Smithfield Foods, and Ballantine books. In the years since, Deen has continued working, though not on Food Network, as her official website attests. The year after that scandal, for instance, she embarked on a national tour, titled Paula Deen Live! She also launched ...

When April Reign became part of the loose community of Black users recognized as Black Twitter in 2010, her feed flooded with unfiltered opinions, jaw-dropping confessions, and countless jokes. Early on, she stumbled into #TwitterAfterDark, which littered her timeline with sexual innuendos. A few years later, she followed the “Meet Me In Temecula” saga, where two men hilariously feuded over Kobe Bryant, eventually challenging one another to a fight. As Reign spent late nights scrolling through mood-setting memes, innovative hashtags, and trenchant 140-character commentaries, hanging out on Black Twitter started to...

The producers of “Dancing With the Stars” are responding to the controversial casting of Sean Spicer (Season 28) and Adrian Peterson (Season 32), among others.

“We’re a silly ballroom dance show, we’re teaching people how to cha cha. The country is divided, so half of the people may have one political view and the other half have the other. At the core of it, we always just go for nice, good people,” executive producer Deena Katz told Variety following ABC’s unscripted panel at the Television Critics Association press tour on Saturday.

Katz added that former White House press secretary Spicer became friends with many members of the cast during his time on the show. However, there was a great deal of controversy amid his casting, with former host Tom Bergeron among those expressing disappointment over how the show was being politicized.

“I think everyone needs to, for the two hours you’re watching,...

Jack Reacher originated in the series of novels by Lee Child, in which he's described as 250 pounds, 6-ft 5-inches, and as having "a six-pack like a cobbled city street, a chest like a suit of NFL armor, biceps like basketballs, and subcutaneous fat like a Kleenex tissue." But when Hollywood got a hold of him, they hired Tom Cruise to portray that mountain of muscle in 2012's "Jack Reacher" and 2016's "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back." Unfortunately, at 5-ft 7 inches, the "Mission: Impossible" star just didn't work for many fans. An article in the LA Times quotes one incensed Reacher adherent thusly:

"I can not [sic] believe they actually used an arrogant overexposed short Imbecile to create such an awesome character. I will not see it and it literally Ruined the whole character for me. How Could They Do This?"

After "Never Go Back," Cruise's diminutive version of the ex-military police officer disappeared.

Updated with Ne-Yo’s apology: In an interview with Gloria Velez for VladTV, singer Ne-Yo shared his views on gender changes.

While professing his love for the LGBTQ community, he said, “I feel like the parents have almost forgotten what the role of a parent is,” he began. “If your little boy comes up to you and says, ‘Daddy I wanna be a girl,’ you just let him rock with that?”

Ne-Yo added, “Where did he get that? If you let this 5-year-old little boy eat candy all day, he’s gonna do that. Like, when did it become a good idea to let a 5-year-old, a 6-year-old, a 12-year-old make a life-changing decision?

“When did that happen? Like, I don’t understand that.”

The three-time Grammy winner, age 43, said that he comes from “an era” where a “man was a man and a woman was a woman.”

“There was...

Eliminated Dancing With The Stars season 31 contestant, platinum recording artist, and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks has some suggestions for who should compete on the reality competition show next, and one of them is her "No Air" collaborator and controversial singer Chris Brown. After their Halloween Night tango to "Oogie Boogie's Song" from The Nightmare Before Christmas and their participation in the group dance, Jordin and her partner Brandon Armstrong were second to last on the leaderboard in eighth place. They then found themselves in the bottom two with fellow competitors Heidi D'Amelio and Artem Chigvintsev. DWTS judges Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli saved Jordin and Brandon. However, Carrie Ann Inaba voted to save Heidi and Artem, along with Len Goodman. As head judge, Len's vote counts twice, so Jordin and Brandon were sent home.

In an interview with Page Six after her elimination, Jordin said that she would love...

Dancing With The Stars has dedicated nights to many iconic artists throughout the past 31 seasons including Elvis Presley, Britney Spears, and Janet Jackson, but the show has yet to celebrate the songs and dances of the legendary Queen of Pop, Madonna. DWTS has paid tribute to Madonna in a few episodes, including a season 10 cha cha dance-off to "Holiday" and a season 13 medley of hits. They included "Like a Virgin" and "Like a Prayer."

Paula Deen and Louis van Amstel recreated Madonna's classic "Vogue" performance during season 21 and Jeannie Mai and Brandon Armstrong danced to "Like a Virgin" during season 29. Most recently, DWTS season 31 contestants Gabby Windey and Val Chmerkovskiy danced the cha cha to Madonna's "Die Another Day" on Bond Night. Also, a DWTS judge has a past connection to Madonna: Carrie Ann Inaba was a featured solo dancer during her 1993 Girlie Show World Tour.

Related: Why Jenna Johnson...

Beloved actor and comedian Mario Cantone was revealed to be Maize on The Masked Singer season 8, and he now shares why he wanted to join the singing competition. During Andrew Lloyd Webber Night, Mario performed an incredibly rousing rendition of "Heaven on Their Minds" from Jesus Christ Superstar, which blew away Andrew and the rest of the panel. Jenny McCarthy was the only one who guessed the Sex and the City and And Just Like That star correctly. Robin Thicke thought he might be Nathan Lane, while Ken Jeong guessed Bowen Yang. Nicole Scherzinger wondered if he was Jonathan Groff, while Andrew theorized that he was Jack White. Although Mario gave a stunning performance, he was the first contestant to be unmasked, followed by Mermaid, who was disco queen, Gloria Gaynor. Only Robo Girl made it through to the next round, which will be Muppets Night.

In an interview with Hollywood Life,...

Streaming-video outlet Fox Nation will launch “Kelsey Grammer’s Historic Battles for America,” a multi-part documentary series that takes viewers inside eight key U.S. battles led by the popular star of series like “Frasier” and “Cheers.”

During the series, Grammer will examine the strategies and inner workings of such landmark skirmishes as the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolution, the fight for the Alamo and the First Battle of Bull Run during the Civil War. Grammer will conclude the series with a spotlight on the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

“Kelsey is a legend in the entertainment industry, and we are proud to bring his talents to our platform with ‘Kelsey Grammer’s Historic Battles for America,'” said Jason Klarman, president of Fox Nation, in a prepared statement. “His affinity for our nation’s history and charismatic delivery will provide Fox Nation subscribers with an entertaining...

Actor Kevin Costner will host and narrate a four-part documentary series for the Fox Nation streaming-video outlet commemorating the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park in 2022.

“Yellowstone: One-Fifty” will launch in the fourth quarter of this year and will, over the course of four one-hour episodes, examine the history and wildlife of Yellowstone National Park. The series is developed by Costner’s Territory Films along with Warm Springs Productions. Episodes are expected to be released consecutively on Fox Nation throughout its debut week. Rod Lake, a partner in Territory Films, will executive produce as will Marc Pierce for Warm Springs Productions.

“’Yellowstone One-Fifty’ exemplifies the superior creative content that we strive to deliver exclusively to our subscribers. We are thrilled to collaborate with an iconic actor and filmmaker of Kevin Costner’s caliber on this project,” said Jason Klarman, president of Fox Nation.

Fox Nation is part of Fox News Media,...

The Season 11 finale of Fox franchise MasterChef was on the menu tonight, as hosts and judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich tasted, toasted, and taunted their way through the show talent’s best dishes.

Abetted by guest stars and legends including Emeril Lagasse, Paula Deen, Roy Choi, Nancy Silverton and Morimoto, the season focused on 15 of the best home cooks in America. The finals came down to three female cooks, Autumn Moretti, Kelsey Murphy, and Suu Khin, who were joined by guest judge and chefs Curtis Stone and Michael Cimarusti.

**** Spoiler Alert: Do Not Read Past This Line If You Haven’t See Tonight’s Show

The winner of tonight’s MasterChef: Legends season finale was Indianapolis physical therapist Kelsey Murphy, who takes home a $250,000 grand prize, a complete Viking Kitchen and kitchen tools, and Bakeware products from Oxo.

“Winning MasterChef means everything!,” Murphy said in a statement.

(Warning: This post contains spoilers for the Season 11 finale of Fox’s “MasterChef.”)

The 11th season of Fox’s “MasterChef” came to an end Wednesday by revealing which of the three finalists — Autumn Moretti, Kelsey Murphy or Suu Khin — was named MasterChef. And the winner of the “Legends” edition was… Kelsey Murphy!

Here is the official description Fox provided for tonight’s two-hour season-finale episode, on which Kelsey claimed the big prize: Legendary Chef Curtis Stone returns as a guest judge for the semifinals when the Top Three battle for a spot in the finale in the appetizer round. Then, Michelin star chef Michael Cimarusti is the final legend to grace the “MasterChef” kitchen and it’s the finalists’ last chance to impress with their entree and dessert dishes.

On Season 11 of “MasterChef,” hosts and judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich invited the most respected culinary legends — including Emeril Lagasse,...

Can home chefs beat Gordon Ramsay at his own game in the 11th season of the MasterChef TV show on Fox? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like MasterChef is cancelled or renewed for season 12. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the 11th season episodes of MasterChef here.  *Status Update Below.

A Fox cooking competition, MasterChef TV show features award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay, acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez, and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich as they judge the work of culinary competitors alongside iconic kitchen legends like Emeril Lagasse, Paula Deen, Roy Choi, Nancy Silverton, and Morimoto. For the first time, only 15 of the best home cooks in...

Gordon Ramsay and cooking competitions have been a big part of the Fox schedule for a long time but nothing lasts forever. This time around, MasterChef is trying a new twist and has invited culinary legends to be part of the fun. Will these famous faces help to boost the ratings? Will MasterChef be cancelled or renewed for season 12? Stay tuned.  *Status Update Below.

A cooking competition, the MasterChef TV show features award-winning Chef Ramsay, acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez, and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich as they judge the work of culinary competitors alongside iconic kitchen legends like Emeril Lagasse, Paula Deen, Roy Choi, Nancy Silverton, and Morimoto. For the first time, only 15 of the best home cooks in America will receive the coveted white apron and impress four legends with all new challenges, including the toughest yet -- a head-to-head battle with...

Things will keep heating up in the Fox kitchen. The network has renewed the MasterChef TV series for a 12th season. Season 11 is expected to finish airing on September 15th

A cooking competition, the MasterChef TV show features award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay, acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez, and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich as they judge the work of culinary competitors alongside iconic kitchen legends like Emeril Lagasse, Paula Deen, Roy Choi, Nancy Silverton, and Morimoto. For the first time, only 15 of the best home cooks in America will receive the coveted white apron and impress four legends with all new challenges, including the toughest yet -- a head-to-head battle with Ramsay. Only one home cook will ultimately claim the Masterchef title, the $250,000 grand prize, a complete Viking kitchen, and kitchen tools and bakeware products from Oxo. Read More…...

Fox Nation has enlisted a new face to help it navigate TV’s streaming wars.

As part of a licensing pact with WarnerMedia’s Warner Bros. studio, the Fox News-backed streaming outlet will offer six classic films featuring Clint Eastwood throughout the month of August, along with two original documentary specials made to accompany the movies. The films to be shown include 1971’s “Dirty Harry,” which is in the midst of its 50th anniversary, 1976’s “The Enforcer,” “1983’s “Sudden Impact,” 1988’s “The Dead Pool,” 1985’s “Pale Rider” and 1986’s “Heartbreak Ridge.” “Magnum Force,” the 1973 film that is the second in the “Dirty Harry” series about an aggressive police detective, is not part of the package.

“Clint Eastwood is somebody that our audience holds in very high esteem and is very iconic,” said Jason Klarman, president of Fox Nation, in an interview.

The pact shows Fox News Media extending its...

Of the 14 remaining chef-testants still competing on “MasterChef: Legends,” Kelsey Murphy and Suu Khin are fans’ picks for who should join the show’s winners list. These two home cooks tied in our recent poll that asked viewers to vote for their favorite contestants on the 11th season of Fox’s reality TV program. Kelsey and Suu both came in with 19% of the vote, followed by Miles Gateff at 15% and Tay Westberry at 13%. All of the others had single-digit support, but it’s still early in the competition.

See Everything to know about ‘MasterChef’ Season 11, titled ‘Legends’

During the first post-auditions episode, Kelsey had a great week when world-renowned chef Masaharu Morimoto tasked the cuisiners with preparing a monkfish dish. This 32-year-old physical therapist from Indianapolis, Indiana won the challenge thanks to her pan seared monkfish with cauliflower two ways and fish sauce caramel. Her reward was a special dinner...

The “MasterChef: Legends” auditions ended last week, so on Wednesday night it was finally time for the real competition to begin. World-renowned chef Masaharu Morimoto joined host Gordon Ramsay and judges Joe Bastianich and Aaron Sanchez for a highly competitive monkfish challenge. Preparing the seafood dish proved to be difficult for some of the 15 apron-wearers, as most of them had never dealt with the ingredient before. How did the monkfish drama play out, and which talented cuisiniers had their dreams crushed this week?

SEEEverything to know about ‘MasterChef’ Season 11, titled ‘Legends’

Below, read our minute-by-minute “MasterChef” recap of Season 11, Episode 4, titled “Legends: Chef Morimoto – Monkfish Challenge,” to find out what happened Wednesday, June 23 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite aspiring chefs on Fox’s reality TV show and who you think has what it takes to join the winners list.

The auditions phase of “MasterChef: Legends” has concluded, so let’s take a look back at the cast members who received white aprons. Remember, in order to actually compete on the show and be in the running to win the ultimate prize of $250,000 and the “MasterChef” title, a contestant first has to get past the auditions. That’s where they have 45 minutes to create a signature dish in the hopes of impressing host Gordon Ramsay, judges Joe Bastianich and Aaron Sanchez and a special “Legend” guest star.

At the conclusion of this opening round, 15 aspiring chefs received white aprons, allowing them to enter the competition proper. Here are the ones that achieved that impressive feat (see photos above):

Abe Konick (22) from New York, New York — Student

Alejandro Valdivia (39) from Atlanta, Georgia — Professional animal trainer

Annai Gonzalez (25) from Dallas, Texas — Legal assistant

Anne Hicks (39) from Kalamazoo, Michigan — Small business owner

Autumn Moretti (27) from Boston,...

Paula Deen brought all the fun, sass, humor, and heart.

Seriously, of all the Legends visiting so far, no one brought that amount of energy and huge personality quite like her. She was a blast to watch interacting with the other judges on MasterChef Season 11 Episode 3, and she brought out the best in those competing too.

She also has the most infectious laugh.

We had some of the liveliest contestants yet, and they perfectly matched the energy that Paula brought to the hour and the process.

Everyone was passionate about their food, the personalities were out of this world, and it was pure entertainment throughout the installment.

It's a good thing they still had five aprons to hand out. Paula, while filterless, was also someone easily endeared by innovative dishes, fresh faces, and stories that tugged at her heart.

It would've been hard to tell Ms. Paula (Aaron's level of...

The third special guest star for “MasterChef: Legends” was the Queen of Southern Cuisine, Paula Deen. The beloved TV host and cookbook author aided host Gordon Ramsay and judges Joe Bastianich and Aaron Sanchez in the third episode when it came to judging the signature dishes of the remaining auditioners. These home cooks had only 45 minutes to impress the judges in the hopes of earning a coveted white apron. By episode’s end, Paula had helped to hand out the final five aprons. So which talented cuisiniers had their dreams come true this week?

SEEEverything to know about ‘MasterChef’ Season 11, titled ‘Legends’

Below, read our minute-by-minute “MasterChef” recap of Season 11, Episode 3, titled “Legends: Paula Deen – Auditions Round 3,” to find out what happened Wednesday, June 16 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite aspiring chefs on Fox’s reality TV...

Are you ready for the Queen of Southern Cuisine?

Yes, Ms. Paula Deen is making her iconic appearance on MasterChef Season 11 Episode 3. It's the final round of auditions, and the latest prospects present their signature dishes, hoping to obtain one of the five remaining white aprons.

Paula is not only bringing her expertise, but she's bringing her legendary humor, charm, and unpredictability.

Oh, and of course that infectious signature laugh, too. As you'll see tonight, when Paula Deen laughs, everyone else follows suit. Yes, even Joe. 

TV Fanatic scored an exclusive sneak peek at tonight's episode, and Deen already has us chuckling.

Gordon Ramsay and the other judges have their work cut out for them, trying to dwindle hundreds of aspiring chefs down to 15 prospects.

Previous guest legends Emeril Lagasse and Curtis Stone helped the judges settle on ten contestants for the season. Now, it's up to Paula to...

Get ready for a butter overload on “MasterChef,” as Paula Deen is joining the reality TV show as the third “Legend” of Season 11. Known for her fatty cuisines and yummy desserts, this Southern belle follows in the footsteps of Emeril Lagasse and Curtis Stone, the first two culinary geniuses to serve as mentors/judges during the audition round. Read on for your “MasterChef: Legends” preview of the Wednesday, June 16 episode.

Deen will work alongside host Gordon Ramsay and judges Joe Bastianich and Aaron Sanchez as they try to determine which amateur home cooks are worthy of a coveted white apron. Already 10 such aprons have been handed out, which means there are only five remaining in the competition. The aspiring chef-testants will have only 45 minutes to prepare signature dishes in the hopes of impressing the judges. If they receive three “yes” votes, they’ll receive a white apron and advance to...

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Airing on the Fox television network, the MasterChef TV show features award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay, acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez, and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich as they judge the work of culinary competitors alongside iconic kitchen legends like Emeril Lagasse, Paula Deen, Roy Choi, Nancy Silverton, and Morimoto. For the first time, only 15 of the best home cooks in America will receive the coveted white apron and impress four legends with all new...

Like almost every show on television, the new season of “MasterChef” was delayed in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 10th season finale aired back in September 2019, making it more than a year since viewers last saw Gordon Ramsay crown an amateur home chef on the reality TV cooking show. (See the winners list.) The good news? Our collective patience has been worth the wait, as the program is gearing up for a special “Legends”-themed 11th season when it debuts in early summer on the Fox network.

Here’s everything to know so far about the upcoming “MasterChef” Season 11, including the premiere date. Bookmark this page as we’ll be updating when new information is revealed.

When will it air?

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 2, 2021, as that’s when the “Legends” installment will start cooking on Fox. That’s typically about the time when the show begins airing...

On the heels of ABC detailing their summertime plans, Fox has revealed its own schedule — which is similarly densely populated with unscripted fare.

Returning series include Lego Masters, Mental Samurai (which last aired in May 2019) and Beat Shazam (last aired December 2019), while Joel McHale’s Crime Scene Kitchen and a youthful twist on Hell’s Kitchen are among the brand-new-ish offerings.

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MasterChef is getting a healthy serving of Southern hospitality this summer, y’all. (Along with a whole bunch of butter, we’re assuming.)

Paula Deen is joining the upcoming Season 11 of Fox’s cooking competition, debuting Wednesday, June 2 at 8/7c, TVLine has learned. The special season, dubbed MasterChef: Legends, welcomes a host of culinary all-stars to join host Gordon Ramsay as they guide 15 home cooks through a series of challenges with a $250,000 grand prize on the line. Along with Deen, the “Legends” include Emeril Lagasse, Roy Choi, Nancy Silverton and Iron Chef staple Morimoto. (For Fox’s full summer schedule,...

Writer-director Brad J. Silverman’s “Selfie Dad” is a pleasantly predictable faith-based dramedy that has been scheduled and marketed for family viewing over Father’s Day weekend on VOD platforms. As it turns out, however, the timing of its release might actually serve to expand the film’s appeal slightly beyond the usual target audience for similar fare. Indeed, in the context of recent real-life events and Black Lives Matter protests, certain elements of Silverman’s narrative give his film, if only inadvertently, a slightly sharper edge than even he likely intended.

Christian standup comic Michael Jr. plays, credibly and creditably, Ben Marcus, an editor at an Los Angeles production house who, several years earlier, walked away from a promising career as a comedian. The movie begins with a snippet from one of his decades-earlier routines, in which Ben, a Black man, recalls how easily he rattled an older white...

Basketball player Lamar Odom got the lowest score from the judges in the season premiere of “Dancing with the Stars,” but he may not be the one eliminated tonight. According to the combined predictions of “DWTS” fans who have given us their forecasts here in our predictions center, Sean Spicer will be the first to get the boot. However, it also depends on tonight’s dances and how the voting process will be handled.

As of this writing Spicer gets leading odds of 17/10 of getting the axe, followed by Odom with 47/20 odds, “The Office” actress Kate Flannery with 6/1 odds and legendary singer Mary Wilson with 19/2 odds. Indeed, Spicer and Odom landed on the bottom of the judges’ leaderboard: Odom with 11 out of 30 and Spicer with 12 out of 30. But last week’s scores are going to be combined with tonight’s scores as well as tonight’s live audience votes to determine the elimination.

Howard Bragman, a longtime PR strategist and crisis manager, weighs in on the college admissions scandal that has ensnared “Desperate Housewives” star Felicity Huffman and “Fuller House” actress Lori Loughlin. Neither actress is a client of Bragman’s.

Seeing your spin doctor is just like seeing your medical doctor after a scary diagnosis: Everyone wants to know how bad it is.

That’s the question everyone is asking right now about Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin. What will their careers look like post-scandal?

Actually, there are some objective ways to predict whether this will be a speed bump or a sink hole. Here are the things I look at:

1.) How egregious is the act?

Racism is the worst; ask Michael Richards and Paula Deen. I explain that race is the “third-rail” of reputations. In Felicity and Lori’s case, there is a lot of anger, but most parents understand that as parents,...

It’s true. PR people are often called “apologists.” I don’t bristle at that description, because apologizing and getting it right is a crucial skill set for today’s crisis manager.

Apologies are hard to do — they are humbling, irritating and often required during periods of high emotional pressure and agitation. I promise, we live in a very forgiving world, people want to forgive you. A solid apology allows that.

For public figures apologies may affect your image, your career options and of course your income, and I have always believed that our reputations are the most valuable things we own.

As we just saw with Kevin Hart and the Oscars, a botched apology can lose you a dream job if handled badly.

Don’t let the anger get the best of you. Get in touch with your most rational self, and get a team together to help you.

Kevin Hart’s failure to quickly and effectively respond to controversy over his homophobic tweets shows that celebrities have little margin for error when faced with a burgeoning scandal. Over the span of 24 hours, Hart’s dreams of hosting the Oscars went up in smoke after the comic offered up two non-apologies that were alternately churlish, defiant, and indignant.

“In this day and age you’ve got minutes, if not seconds to deal with a crisis,” said Andrew Blum, head of the crisis PR firm Ajb Communications. “You always offer the most apologetic statement first and he didn’t.”

That didn’t happen. Instead, it was only on his third attempt, following two Instagram videos that public relations gurus say were tone deaf, that Hart seemed to recognize he’d hurt people.

“I sincerely apologize to the Lgbtq community for my insensitive words from my past,” he tweeted on Thursday...

Martha Stewart’s first Uber ride: Apparently, it wasn’t a good thing.

On Monday, domestic-arts guru Stewart harnessed the power of her Instagram account to say that she’d taken her first Uber ride, with less than satisfactory results.

Stewart made sure to note that, rather than employing the cheap-o version of Uber, she had “ordered the most expensive version.”

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“My very first Uber! I ordered the most expensive version to pick me up on Fifth Avenue and 57th street in front of Tiffany’s,” Stewart wrote.

Stewart went on to detail the experience.

“The first Uber did not show up The second Uber came ten minutes later and parked halfway down 57th street where I could not see the license plate,” Stewart wrote.

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Former PBS host Tavis Smiley blasted his former employer Thursday, accusing the network’s CEO Paula Kerger of using legal tactics to avoid giving a deposition in his case.

Smiley sued PBS in February after the network pulled the plug on his eponymous late-night interview program amid accusations of sexual misconduct last year, and has denied any wrongdoing. PBS countersued Smiley in March, saying that the host violated a morality clause in his contract. The network is also seeking to reclaim $1.9 million in salary it had paid him.

“Why is PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger running from a deposition in my lawsuit?” Smiley asked on Thursday in a statement that was posted to his website.

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“From the very beginning, this curious case of alleged sexual misconduct has raised more questions than answers,...

In an open letter provided to TheWrap, former PBS host Tavis Smiley said the network will be accusing him of “misappropriating public funds” in the upcoming trial for the lawsuit Smiley filed in February.

“I said last December that all I wanted was the truth,” Smiley said. “I am still in search of it.”

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Smiley said that PBS has refused to cooperate with requests to see the findings of an independent investigation into the accusations that led to his firing, and accused it of stalling, intimidation, coercion, and of trashing “my reputation in the media.”

“Now I am hearing that they will be falsely accusing me of misappropriating public funds,’ he said.

In the letter, Smiley said neither accusations of sexual misconduct nor financial impropriety are true, and that “the real misuse of public monies is...

Anthony Bourdain, the television personality and writer, who shot to fame with his culinary-driven globe trotting, has died by suicide. He was 61.

CNN, the network for which Bourdain hosted the popular “Parts Unknown,” a food-focused travel series, confirmed the news.

“It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain,” the network said in a statement on Friday morning. “His love of great adventure, new friends, fine food and drink, and the remarkable stories of the world made him a unique storyteller. His talents never ceased to amaze us and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his daughter and family at this incredibly difficult time.”

According to the network, Bourdain was in France working on an upcoming episode of his CNN series. His friend, French chef Eric Ripert, found him unresponsive in his hotel room on Friday morning.

Following an Emmy Award-worthy introduction from Stephen Colbert (“Okurrr?“), the remaining six queens on Thursday’s Drag Race buckled in for an evening of butts, bots and Boniva.

Mini Challenge: Pants Down, Bottoms Up

In a game very true to its name, this week’s mini challenge was basically Memory — only instead of matching words or pictures, the queens picked various shirtless gentlemen to drop their pants in the hopes of matching pairs of undies. It was basically just an excuse to check out some butts and yell stuff like “Do you you want fries with that shake?”

Winner: Aquaria...

PBS has hired the same lawyer that celebrity chef Paula Deen used in her workplace racial discrimination suit, to represent the network in its legal battle with Tavis Smiley.

In February, Smily sued PBS for firing him over sexual misconduct allegations, claiming that the network breached its contract and damaged his production company.

Grace Speights, an employment litigation specialist and partner in the D.C. office of Morgan Lewis, will be leading PBS’ legal team in the case, according to the network. An initial scheduling conference is set for later this month in D.C. Superior Court.

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Speights represented Deen in 2013 after the TV chef and her brother were sued by a former employee for sexual harassment and racially offensive talk. The lawsuit, which prompted Deen to admit among other things that “of...

For several years—I don’t even remember when I started, or why—I have been preparing a modified version of Paula Deen’s Baked French Toast Casserole on Christmas Eve, to bake on Christmas morning. You make a caramel-like sauce (which I put on the bottom of the dish; Dean puts her on the top), layer some French bread…

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Paula Deen is back on TV.

The southern cookbook queen, former Dancing with the Stars contestant and butter’s biggest fan has a new TV show, Positively Paula. The family-friendly cooking show is filmed in Paula’s home in Savannah, Georgia. The show, now in its first season, airs on Rfd-tv each Tuesday night, and is also syndicated around the country.

On Tuesday night’s episode, Paula’s daughter-in-law has a surprise for the TV cook. Claudia Deen prepares a delicious and nutritious lunch for Paula — but doesn’t tell her that it’s vegan.

Deen is thrilled to be back.

Every week, IndieWire asks a select handful of TV critics two questions and publishes the results on Tuesday. (The answer to the second, “What is the best show currently on TV?” can be found at the end of this post.)

This week’s question: What is the strangest (most unusual, most unexpected, etc.) response you’ve had in an interview?

Eric Deggans (@deggans), NPR

I’m sure I’ve probably blacked out the craziest stuff from my memory, like Lou Dobbs insulting me so badly during an interview that the publicist who set it up called to apologize afterwards. Or Tommy Lee Jones insisting on only answering in detail incredibly esoteric questions about lighting and scheduling lunch when talking about directing a version of the two-man play “The Sunset Limited” for HBO. But one of the weirdest experience I ever had was when Tim Allen said the word “nigger” to me during a telephone interview.

The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against a vast network of internet marketers who misled consumers.

According to a statement obtained by Et from the FTC, three men -- Richard Fowler, Ryan Fowler and Nathan Martinez -- were allegedly behind the scam, which deceived consumers into believing they were ordering "free trials" of skincare products and dietary supplements. These men control 19 companies, collectively operating as Tarr, Inc.

They allegedly used fake websites (like womenshealthi.com and goodhousekeepingtoday.com) that appeared legitimate as a way to conceal their fraudulent conduct. They also used the likeness of a few celebrities to endorse their products without permission, claiming stars like Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Eva Longoria, Paula Deen, Christina El Moussa and more used the products and experienced "dramatic results."

"A vast network of online marketers and the three people behind it have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they sold more than 40 weight-loss, muscle-building and wrinkle-reduction...