Wipeout Bowl I: Cheerleaders vs Couch Potatoes!

During the Super Bowl XLIII half-time, ABC airs Wipeout Bowl I, the half-time show! In this special episode, which is also part of the season opener, it will be cheerleaders vs couch potatoes! Joining hosts John Henson and John Anderson, is co-host Jill Wagner and special guest, NFL star Michael Irvin!

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Michael Irvin To Appear On Wipeout Superball Sunday During Superbowl Half-Time

While programming against the Superbowl is next to impossible, there is always the chance that viewers will flip the channel during the Superbowl half-time show. ABC is offering viewers a half-time option with Wipeout Superball Sunday, which will keep the hits coming for viewers.

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Top 10 Reality TV Moments Of 2008

The year 2008 was full of many great reality TV moments. From American Idol contestants constantly forgetting the lyrics to Paula Abdul remembering songs that hadn’t been sung yet, America’s top rated television show once again produced many unusual and bizarre moments. Dancing With The Stars seemed to be cursed this year with injury after injury. Or maybe it was a good curse, because ABC wasted no time in playing up the injuries to pull in big ratings.

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More Reality TV Show Premiere Dates Announced

The year 2009 is shaping up to be a big year for reality TV. January, February, and March are packed with reality TV show premieres. Some of the returning show premieres we have already announced here at Reality TV Magazine include the American Idol 8 premiere set for January 13, the Dancing With The Stars 8 premiere set for March 8, The Biggest Loser Couples premiere set for January 6, the Bachelor 13 premiere set for January 5, and the Hell’s Kitchen 5 premiere set for January 29. Some of the new reality TV shows include Superstars of Dance which will premiere on January 4 and True Beauty which will premiere on January 5. Here are some more official premiere dates for new and returning reality TV shows.

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Wipeout Is Sued For Copyright Infringement

A leading Japanese broadcaster, Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) has charged ABC for copyright infringement. They are charging that the new summer hit “Wipeout” is a blatant copycat” of several of its classic Japanese competition series.

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Wipeout Season Finale Airs Tonight

Wipeout has been one of the biggest hits of the summer for ABC. The show has already been renewed for a second season. However, it’s now time for the first season of Wipeout to come to an end.

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