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Bravo's hit reality television series has a new spin-off. Top Chef Masters features 24 renowned chefs competing for charity. The series begins with six weeks of "semifinal" competitions. Each episode features four chefs, one of whom will wil $10,000 for the charity of their choice and move onto the next round. The six chefs left standing will compete through four more episode, with one chef being eliminated each week. Three chefs will participate in the last episode. One hundred thousand dollars for the charity of their choice is up for grabs.
Episode Summaries
Semifinal Rounds
- Episode 1 - Hubert Keller, Christopher Lee, Michael Schlow, Tim Love
- Episode 2 - Elizabeth Faulkner, Wylie Dufrense, Suzanne Tracht, Graham Elliot Bowles
- Episode 3 - Rick Bayless, Wili Benet, Ludo Lefebvre, Cindy Pawlcyn
- Episode 4 - John Besh, Anita Lo, Mark Peel, Douglas Rodriguez
- Episode 5 - Lachlan MacKinnon, Michael Chiarello, Nils Norén, Rick Moonen
- Episode 6 - Art Smith, Jonathan Waxman, Michael Cimarusti, Roy Yamaguchi
Championship Round
- Episode 1
- Episode 2
- Episode 3
- Episode 4
Stay tuned for more information on Top Chef Masters and the upcoming Top Chef 6: Las Vegas, which premiers August 19, 2009.
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Posted by Kimberly Kunaniec
America's Next Top Model (ANTM) has returned for cycle twelve. Thirteen lucky girls have moved into a loft on New York City's Upper East Side. This black and white apartment is the perfect setting for the lucky ladies. Which one of them will be named America's Next Top Model?
Episode Summaries
Missed last week's episode and want to find out who ended up in the bottom two? Check out the episode guides to catch up on what you missed.
- Episode 1 - "What Happens in Vegas"
- Episode 2 - "Fun and Games"
- Episode 3 - "Do you Light the Way I Look?"
- Episode 4 - "New York's Finest"
- Episode 5 - "Put Your Best Face Forward"
- Episode 6 - "Here's Your Test"
- Episode 7 - "Acting Like a Model"
- Episode 8 - "Take Me to the Photo Shoot"
- Episode 9 - "The Amazing Model Race"
- Episdoe 10 - "Let's Go See the City"
- Episode 11 - "Take Me To the Jungle"
- Episode 12 - "America's Next Top Model is..."
Cast Profiles
Every girl has their own unique story, and the cast of Cycle 12 is no exception. ANTM has cast a plus-size girl, a burn survivor, and girls from both Kenya and Nigeria. To find out more about each of the girls appearing this season, visit the Cast Profile Page.
Gossip
Season 12 may have ended, but there is another group of models waiting in the wings. Cycle 13 will be special, because it is featuring aspiring models who are 5'7" and under. Typically, that is the minimum height requirement to appear on the show. Visit the America's Next Top Model Casting Page to find out more about this special season. The deadlines have passed but if this Cycle is successful, there may be future opportunities for shorter girls.
Posted by Kimberly Kunaniec
Top Chef: New York is officially over and Hosea Rosenberg has been named the winner of the fifth season of the hit Bravo show. Now they are on the lookout for the next group of chefs to compete for the title and $100,000 prize. Do you have what it takes to be the next Top Chef? Visit Bravo's Casting Page for information on open calls or video submissions. This page will detail casting information for all their shows, so keep an eye out for your favorite.
Audition by Mail
To apply for season six of Top Chef, you will need to send in the application along with a resume, current photograph, and a 3 to 5-minute video demonstrating why you should be on the show. Showcase your culinary talent alongside your television-worthy personality. While casting directors want talented cooks, they are also concerned with creating great television. Send your submission package to:
Magical Elves
Top Chef - Cycle 6
P.O. Box # 13005
Los Angeles, CA 90013
You only have until March 20, 2009 to send in your application. Put your best foot forward and send your package in to Bravo to be considered for season six.
Top Chef Open Casting Calls
To apply for Top Chef in person, bring your application, video, resume, and photograph to one of the casting calls. These will be held in cities across the county. Check Bravo's website for specific details on locations and times. Several of these castings take place in head judge Tom Colicchio's Craft restaurants.
- San Francisco (Sunday, February 8)
- Seattle (Wednesday, February 11)
- Atlanta (Sunday, February 22)
- New York (Sunday, March 1)
- Philadelphia (Wednesday, March 4)
- Los Angeles (Sunday, March 15)
- Chicago (For casting information in Chicago, please email TCCastingChicago@gmail.com)
Don't miss your chance to apply for Top Chef: Season Six! Current gossip indicates that the season will be filmed in Atlanta, Georgia.
Posted by Kimberly Kunaniec
NBC’s hit reality series, The Biggest Loser, has returned for another season. Twenty-two new contestants have arrived at the Biggest Loser Ranch to compete in The Biggest Loser: Couples 2. This is the seventh regular season of the show to air in the United States.
Biggest Loser: Couples 2 Episode Summaries
Did you miss last week’s episode and want to know who was cut? Want to read more about the challenges and temptations that the contestants are facing? Check out the episode summaries to see what happened every week.
- Episode One
- Episode Two
- Episode Three
- Episode Four
- Episode Five
- Episode Six (coming soon!)
- Episode Seven (coming soon!)
- Episode Eight (airing soon!)
The Biggest Loser Cast Profiles
Check out The Biggest Loser: Couples 2 cast profiles to find out a little more on each of the teams. Trainers Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper, as well as host Alison Sweeney, all return for another season of the show.
Keep your eye on this page for more The Biggest Loser: Couples 2 episode summaries, gossip, and more. Who will be this season’s biggest loser? New episodes air on NBC, Tuesday nights at 8 PM.
Posted by Kimberly Kunaniec
Top Chef: New York is the fifth installment of Bravo’s hit reality series. Whether you love to cook or just love to eat, Top Chef combines the thrill of competition with fantastic (or forgettable) food. Who will be named the top chef of season five?
Episode Summaries
It can be tough to catch up when you miss an episode of your favorite show. Confused about why someone was asked to pack their knives and go? Want to read about that latest Quickfire Challenge? Check out the Top Chef: New York episode guides to see what happened.
- Episode 1 “Melting Pot”
- Episode 2 “Show Your Craft”
- Episode 3 “Foo Fighters”
- Episode 4 “Today Show”
- Episode 5 “Bridal Shower”
- Episode 6 “Christmas Visitors”
- Episode 7 “Focus Group”
- Episode 8 “Down on the Farm”
- Episode 9 “Restaurant Wars”
- Episode 10 “Super Bowl Battle”
- Episode 11 “Le Bernadin”
- Episode 12 “The Last Supper”
- Episode 13 “Season Finale - Part One”
- Episode 14 “Season Finale - Part Two”
- Episode 15 "Reunion"
Cast Profiles
When a new season of Top Chef begins, it can be tricky to keep track of all the contestants. Learn a little more about the seventeen original chefs on the Cast Profiles page.
Gossip and More
It took five seasons, but a Top Chef flirtation was bound to turn into something more. Hosea and Leah flirted their way through the first few episodes, leading up to an on-camera kiss. Check the gossip section to read all about the fallout.
The season may be over, but now is the perfect time to get in line for season six. If you are a chef and want to appear on the show, check out my blog entry on Top Chef casting for the next season.
