Role Refill Ordered for My Own Worst Enemy

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, NBC, News

Is Madchen Amick officially making a comeback? After a string of parts on various shows, the actress has nabbed two high profile television roles this year.

Amick, best known for her years on Twin Peaks, already has a juicy stint coming up on Gossip Girl. Now, she’s just been asked to do a last-minute replacement on My Own Worst Enemy.

Even though the NBC show is scheduled to premiere in just a few months, it’s already had to deal with a few untimely changes. Recently, the show’s creator was pushed further into the background while one of the co-producers was promoted to executive producer/showrunner status. Now, the freshman series is having to rebuild itself around a new actress.

Originally, Yara Martinez (The Unit) was scheduled to star opposite Christian Slater. Amick will now assume the role of the unsuspecting wife. (Slater plays a man with two personalities; one’s a regular joe, the other’s a spy.)

Are these changes symbolic of a troubled season to come? We’ll find out when Enemy premieres on October 13.

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Judge Twiggy Leaving ‘America’s Next Top Model’

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Prime Time, Reality, The CW, America's Next Top Model

Is there something about Tyra Banks that female judges can’t stand?

When America’s Next Top Model first debuted in 2003, Baby Phat’s Kimora Lee Simmons graced the judge’s panel along Tyra.  Since that time, the producers have met the estrogen quota by introducing ‘The World’s First Supermodel’ Janice Dickinson and Twiggy Lawson.

But now after 5 years with the ‘Living Legend’, we’ve learned of another new face for Season 10: Paulina Porizkova.  The woman who was featured in many Sports Illustrated issues (and was quickly dismissed on last season’s Dancing With The Stars) will soon be warming Twiggy’s seat at the far end of the table.  According to the producers, the replacement was made due to ‘scheduling conflicts’ in Ms. Lawson’s schedule.  (Of course, we know that excuse could be used as loosely as ‘irreconcilable differences’.) 

I can only imagine that this new development might provide a ratings boost for the now long-running show.  I think most people in the 18-49 demographic can remember admiring Paulina’s photo at one point and time; I don’t think that’s something that could be said of Twiggy.

Read More | TV Guide

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Sherri Shepherd Newest Host for ‘The View’

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Daytime, Talk Shows, Announcements, Rumors

As we reported back in July, Sherri Shepherd and Whoopi Goldberg were thought to be the leading contenders to join daytime’s The View.  And while reported contract negotiations delayed Sherri’s official selection,  Whoopi was introduced to fans on Tuesday. 

But according to a new report in USA Today, fans of Shepherd will not have to wait much longer.  As Barbara Walters mentioned on today’s show,  the final host would be announced in just a few days.  Hallelujah!  A source reports to the newspaper that Shepherd, who has filled in many times as a guest host, will indeed be the one shifting to a permanent status.

Once the official announcement is made next Monday (September 10th), a collective sigh of relief will be heard around the country.

Read More | USA Today

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‘The View’ To Announce Replacements

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Daytime, Talk Shows, ABC, Rumors

For months now, our view of The View has been constantly changing.  A long roster of guests have helped to help fill the seat once occupied by Star Jones Reynolds.  And occasionally, Whoopi Goldberg has sat in the first seat left cold by Rosie O’Donnell.

The guessing game should end next week when producers are expected to announce permanent replacements.  Frequent seat-warmer Sherri Shepherd is finally expected to move from contract to permanent status.  (As many times as she has spilled her life story to those ladies, I would be incredibly upset if she did not get the gig).  As for the other slot?  That has Whoopi’s name written all over it.  Apparently, this means all rumors of a possible gay counterpart will probably be squashed.

Unfortunately, ABC’s Human Resources Department will only be getting a quick break.  Their job recruitment services will again be on demand soon when Elisabeth Hasselbeck goes on her maternity leave.

Read More | Variety

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