Reality TV Fans...2 Greats returning

[Dax]

I just read the one of my Fav Reality TV shows is returning....


The Amazing Race!!!!

Here is some info I have seen from Comingsoon.net

Variety reports that CBS has firmed up plans for its summer schedule, and the biggest news is the networks' decision to pair established hit Big Brother with the Emmy-winning The Amazing Race to create a two-hour reality block on Tuesdays from 9-11 p.m. CBS is also planning to bow Mike Fleiss' The Will during the summer.

Both "Brother" and "Race" will have 90-minute season premieres on Tuesday, July 6, with Big Brother 5 airing from 8-9:30 p.m. and "Race" following from 9:30-11 p.m.

After that, "Brother" will settle into its regular thrice-weekly broadcast pattern, airing Tuesdays at 9, Thursdays at 8 and Saturdays at 9 until the end of September. That's a change from last summer, when "Brother" aired Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 and Wednesday at 9 p.m.

"Race" will air Tuesdays at 10 p.m. starting July 13.

In addition to their schedule proximity, "Brother" and "Race" will be linked in another way: One of this summer's "Race" contestants will be 23-year-old Alison Irwin -- the runner-up in last summer's "Big Brother 4." She'll be paired with her boyfriend, Donny.

Both shows will also get some new twists this season to lure viewers. For example, on "Race", during non-elimination weeks, the team that finishes last will be stripped of all their money -- and not be given any coin at the start of the next leg of the race.

There'll also be a new "yield" component to the game that will let each team slow down someone who's lagging behind them in the race. The "yield" can only be used once by each team

 

[Kimberle]

Hurray!!! I love both these shows!!

But ALLISON and Donny?!?! Please pass the "puke bucket"! I hope they are the first team eliminated!!!!!

 

[stinkerbelle]

ok - I atually watched Big Brother 4...like a train wreck, I can't help but watch this show.

Allison and Donny? eeww...way to increase your media-wh*redom!

 

[themepark]

I LOVE the Amazing Race! I can't wait.

 

[nuke]

I can't wait for the Amazing Race!

Now if only Anderson would come back for The Mole.

 

[dizneenut]

I love the Amazing Race! Can't wait!

 

[vald1977]

Interesting. I like both of these shows but I really can't stand Allison. I'll be hoping they are the first ones voted off too!

 

[emagirl]

Now if only Anderson would come back for The Mole.

AMEN!

 

[mommytotwo]

I like watching Big Brother. I wonder what twists they may have this season.
Does anyone else watch Class Reunion? I didn't know that it was on till last week. It is now on it's second or third episode.

 

[Jolie C]

I love Amazing Race! Thanks for the information, Dax!

 

[2bemarried]

Thanks for the info. I LOVE Big Brother.

Ugh...why is anyone letting Alison back on tv?

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

I love the amazing race! Sounds like these changes could make it very vicious!

 

[Lezah]

I too love the Amazing Race. I just wish they would put it on at a time that my DS9 could enjoy it too. I keep having to record it and watch it with him the next day of course not listening to the radio or anything until we do! He loves the show too. I watched BB4 last year too and thought that Alison would win just from the way she played the game. Not that I could stand her whining though! It will be interesting. Can't wait til it starts.

 

[ead79]

I am pumped! I love Amazing Race!

 

[ColoradoBuffaloMom]

Can't wait till Amazing Race starts again! I love that show.

Thanks for the info

 

[DocRafiki]

Originally posted by mommytotwo
I like watching Big Brother. I wonder what twists they may have this season.
Does anyone else watch Class Reunion? I didn't know that it was on till last week. It is now on it's second or third episode.

Class Reunion is back on? I couldn't get enough of the first one! I also was hooked to Big Brother 2 (I think) like you wouldn't believe. People are so fascinating, and yet I am so lame!

 

[DSNY FN]

Well my wife will be happy to hear that the Amazing Race is coming back. BB however she has no desire to watch.

 

[Alice28]

Yay----I love Amazing Race!!! I wish it was on at 9 instead of 10 though....Big Brother drives me crazy, yet I watch it too....and double yuck with Allison being on A.R.

 

[thatchicktrish]

I love Big Brother! I actually had the live feeds last year on my real one player, very entertaining at the beginning. I can't wait!!!

 

[Pig Pen]

It's my fave. I only wish it was on in the earlier slot! Oh well, guess I will drink a slug of coffee on Tues nights.