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Bachelorette Contestant Dead at 36
Josh Seiter Says He
Was Victim of 'Cruel Prank'
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Aug 29, 2023 3:56 PM CDT

Josh Seiter Says He Was Victim of 'Cruel Prank'

Former 'Bachelorette' contestant assures Instagram followers that he's not dead

(Newser) - Former Bachelorette contestant Josh Seiter says he's alive and well—and the victim of a cruel hacker. In a video posted on Instagram Tuesday, the 36-year-old said a death notice on the platform, purportedly posted by family members Monday, had been put up by somebody who had gained access...

How Chris Harrison Went From Apologizing to Leaving

The longtime Bachelor host took a hefty payout after conflict with cast members

(Newser) - After Chris Harrison put his foot in his mouth with relish and enthusiasm, his days at the Bachelor were numbered. When photos of recent show winner Rachael Kirkconnell surfaced of her attending a party with an Old South plantation theme, Harrison, the show's longtime host, volunteered to do an...

Chris Harrison Won't Host Next Season of Bachelorette

Ex-contestants Tayshia Adams, Kaitlyn Bristowe will, amid controversy over racial insensitivity

(Newser) - Chris Harrison will not host the upcoming season of The Bachelorette following controversy over racially insensitive comments, and will instead be replaced with two former contestants, ABC Entertainment and Warner Horizon said in a statement. Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe will pick up hosting duties for the show's next...

The Bachelorette Makes a 'Progressive Move'

Clare Crawley, newest star of ABC reality show, will be oldest yet at age 38

(Newser) - The 16th season of ABC's The Bachelorette kicks off May 18, and with its latest star comes a "big shift," per the Washington Post : a leading lady who's approaching 40. Clare Crawley was announced Monday as the new Bachelorette on Good Morning America, and at age...

Bachelorette Contestant Dead at 29
Bachelorette
Contestant
Dies at 29
Jan 23, 2020 5:00 PM CST

Bachelorette Contestant Dies at 29

Tyler Gwozdz dead after suspected overdose

(Newser) - A controversial contestant from the 15th season of the Bachelorette died Wednesday at age 29. Sources tell TMZ that Tyler Gwozdz, who competed on Hannah Brown's season, was hospitalized Jan. 13 for a suspected drug overdose. A woman on the call, which TMZ listened to, said Gwozdz was in...

'History-Making Proposal' on Bachelor Show Gets Mixed Reax

Franchise has its first same-sex proposal on 'Bachelor in Paradise'

(Newser) - Every summer for the past six years, former Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants take to a Mexican beach to try to once more find love, with the end of each season usually ending in one or more marriage proposals. This time around, per NBC News , a "history-making proposal" made its...

Meteorologist Has Beef With Some Bachelorette Fans

The ones who were upset about the tornado warnings interrupting their show, specifically

(Newser) - Tornadoes ravaged Ohio and Indiana Monday night, but instead of being concerned about the destruction, some were concerned about missing The Bachelorette. After Monday night's episode was interrupted by a severe weather update alerting Dayton, Ohio, that a tornado was heading that way, a local meteorologist started hearing from...

Sources Spill Dirty Details as Bachelor in Paradise Put on Ice

Warner Bros. says there were 'allegations of misconduct on the set'

(Newser) - Trouble in paradise: Warner Bros. on Sunday announced it has suspended production on season four of Bachelor in Paradise following "allegations of misconduct on the set." The Bachelor spinoff was filming in Mexico ahead of an Aug. 8 premiere date, and Warner Bros. had little more to add...

Bachelor Franchise Makes 'Historic' Announcement

Rachel Lindsay will be first African-American lead

(Newser) - After 15 years and 33 seasons, The Bachelor franchise has finally cast its first African-American lead. Rachel Lindsay, one of four women left competing for Nick Viall's heart on the current season of The Bachelor, will kick off her own search for love as The Bachelorette on ABC on...

Black Would-Be Contestants Sue Bachelor

They say show, along with 'Bachelorette,' favors white people

(Newser) - Two black men are taking The Bachelor and The Bachelorette to court with a lawsuit that claims the reality shows are blocking contestants of color from starring roles. Nathaniel Claybrooks and Christopher Johnson filed a federal lawsuit in Nashville today against the popular TV shows claiming they are engaged in...

Bachelorette Contestant Shot Himself: Friend

Julien Hug's body found in remote area of national forest

(Newser) - The body of former Bachelorette contestant Julien Hug has been found in a remote area of California's San Bernardino National Forest. Police say they don't suspect foul play, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. No cause of death has been officially reported, but a friend tells Radar that Hug, who had...

20 Reality Shows With Awful Prizes

Fame? Money? Marriage? Think again

(Newser) - Before you bust out your Michael Jackson impression for a shot at $1 million on America’s Got Talent, consider this: That $1 million is actually $375,000. Unless, of course, you want to take $25,000—before taxes—per year for 40 years. The Daily Beast tells the truth...

10 Reality Show Rivalries
 10 Reality Show Rivalries 
Apr 2, 2010 1:00 PM CDT

10 Reality Show Rivalries

Pamela Anderson not a fan of Kate Gosselin, and more

(Newser) - Everyone apparently hates Kate Gosselin, and that includes fellow Dancing With the Stars competitor Pamela Anderson. In their honor, the Frisky lists the 10 best reality show rivalries:
  • Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie: The rivalry that all others aspire to. After starting The Simple Life as besties, they had a
...

Bachelorette Cheater's Emails Exposed

Shameless contestant doesn't mind seeing them splashed across gossip sites

(Newser) - Ed Swiderski, who won the heart of Bachelorette Jillian Harris and almost immediately started battling cheating rumors, “never” took the show seriously, Us reports. In a series of emails published by RealitySteve.com, it's clear that Swiderski wooed two other women while competing on the show, promising to “...

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