Reality Shows

Jorel Pierce on redemption and his time on Top Chef Masters

Last year, on Top Chef Seattle, Jorel Pierce, chef de cuisine at Euclid Hall, was the first contestant booted by judge Tom Colicchio, who had dubious issues with Pierce's chicken butchery skills. And that could have signaled the end of Pierce's presence on the national screen. But it didn't. On Top ... More >>

KING

Thursday, April 25, Bluebird Theater, 888-929-7849; Sunday, April 28, Fox Theatre, Boulder, 303-443-3399.

Callbacks for Denver reality show Mile High Social at Wazee Supper Club on Monday

The Wazee Supper Club got a makeover last year, so it will be ready for its close-up at 6:30 p.m. Monday, when fifteen women will be there to audition for three spots on Denver's newest reality show, Mile High Social. This group of finalists has already been whittled down from more than fifty women ... More >>

Dog the Bounty Hunter ends show, promises new chapter

The list of Colorado celebrities is short. John Elway. Don Cheadle. Jessica Biel. John Elway. Amy Adams. Judy Collins. John Elway. Tim Tebow didn't last a season as a Broncos starter; John Denver has been dead more than a decade, even if he keeps getting added to local halls of fame. And then there' ... More >>

Jane's Addiction

Tuesday, May 29, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

American Idol recap: Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez will compete in the Idol finale

So there you have it. Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez will duke it out during the final round of American Idol. This doesn't come as much surprise, as Phillips and Sanchez have been early favorites since the beginning. Joshua Ledet, who appeared in the bottom three or two twice before being eli ... More >>

If Britney Spears accepts X Factor job, she could still learn a sexy thing or two from Christina

This time last year, the most contagious pop trend was working with Pitbull, and what a bandwagon trend that was. As much as we're glad the Pitbull days are over, we're not too hot for this new thing, either. And this new thing, somewhat strangely, is serving as a judge for a televised singing compe ... More >>

Project Runway's Mondo Guerra says he's ready for his "own show"

Denver designer Mondo Guerra is about to emerge from the Project Runway vortex after a two-year stay, and he'll be the latest personality to try and prove that there are second acts in the lives of American reality-TV stars. Since Season 8 of the Lifetime reality show began filming in June 2010, an ... More >>

Runway Redemption

American Idol Live Show: Two women sing Adele, only one truly shines

Over two days of competition, three American Idol contestants took on Adele -- Eben Franckewitz, Elise Testone and Jen Hirsh. Adele's not easy to sing, as Franckewitz proved two nights ago, but the ladies brought the vocal power last night to do the British soulstress justice. Testone's take on "On ... More >>

Reality too real for you? Try a marathon of The Hills and check out!

After spending a long and frustrating day last week trying to figure out what year it was and what country I was living in because my government decided it was cool to discuss a little issue regarding birth control but magically barred the only person with a uterus from being in the room, I was tire ... More >>

American Idol Hollywood Round 3: fear and illness hit the groups hard

American Idol is really coming down to the wire now. As last night marked the last episode of Hollywood week, we saw many contestants fold under the pressure -- a pressure which plagued the episode as either stage fright or actual illness. And while the judges managed to stay clear of the contagion, ... More >>

Meet Su Charles, the latest American Idol hopeful from Denver

Denver, meet Su Charles (aka SuCh), the latest American Idol hopeful from our city. Aside from having an exceptional voice, Charles has quite an inspiring story. The child of Haitian immigrants, Charles was born in Boston to a pastor and a school teacher. Raised in Long Island, New York, Charles beg ... More >>

Audition for The Real World tonight, and you could be an ex like Tyrie Ballard, too

Tyrie Ballard, back in The Real World.​Revisit the glory days of The Real World: Denver tomorrow night, when Tyrie Ballard, one of the cast members of the eighteenth incarnation of the reality show that held LoDo hostage five years ago, is featured in the opener of Real World, the Challenge: B ... More >>

Survivor update, week 3: Dispensary owner Jim Rice staying ahead of competition

Three weeks into Survivorand local medical marijuana dispensary owner Jim Rice continues to stay alive in the competition. Episode three kicked off where episode two ended, with Christine joining Semhar on the actual Redemption Island.

Professor Splash's belly flop proves America's Got Talent -- of a very strange kind (VIDEO)

Video below.​I made a marathon drive back to Colorado yesterday, arriving on the eve of this state's birthday -- just in time to watch a Coloradan make a splash on America's Got Talent, where the self-proclaimed Professor Splash executed a record-breaking belly flop into twelve inches of water ... More >>

Constantine Maroulis and Jim Breuer at Rock of Ages party tonight at Rockaway

​As the musical Rock of Ages wraps up its Denver run, the Rockaway Tavern (2036 Broadway) is hosting an "Impromtu" closing night party tonight with American Idol contestant and Rock of Ages star and Constantine Maroulis and comedian Jim Breuer. Jerri Theil, who is hosting the party with Lynn ... More >>

Jersey Shore 3 Episode 10: You're a sucker, bro

This is Snooki's serious face. Seriously.​Sammi, the psychotic drama bomb is back--and within the first thirty seconds of this episode, Ronnie has already returned to his usual sniffling shit show behavior. Between his slamming of sliding doors, turning pale, mumbling and pouting, Ronnie is a tant ... More >>

Amerian Idol, Julie Zorrilla: another homegrown hopeful from Colorado

​Look out, Denver. Apparently, we have another American Idol contestant in our midst. And this one fits the title of American Idol better than anybody we've seen thus far. This is the second year in a row that we've had two ladies in the contest hailing from Colorado. You've already seen Emma ... More >>

Jersey Shore 3, Episode 6: Sammi sucks the life out of Ronnie for the last time, again

We catch Snooki "working." ​Last week, Sammi and JWoww made amends, everyone got drunk, and Deena's taste in men's backsides was the rumor around the barbershop. Basically, business as usual. This week, we join up with the Jersey Shore crew as they're doing the usual group drunk walk home fro ... More >>

The Jersey Shore Season Three premiere re-cap: Snooki gets duplicated

Meet Jersey's newbie, Deena.​The gang's all here -- well, minus Angelina and plus the new and terrifying, droopy-eyed Snooki part two, Deena -- and after a stint in Miami, they're back at the actual Jersey Shore. Thank god.

Basshunter

Friday, November 26, The Church, 303-832-8628.

Study says republicans like winners, dems like losers, everyone likes their politics fed to them

Are YOU watching Dancing with the Stars?​Republicans are flag-flying rubes who drive enormous pickup trucks and lap up mass-produced reality dreck like it was a case of shitty domestic beer. Democrats are effete, pasty elitists who drink tea with their pinkies up and prefer "sophisticated" TV ... More >>

Top Chef Just Desserts , round eight: CelebriTea sweepstakes

Zac's dessert was Inspired by the Pink Panther​I really like this batch of contestants on Top Chef Just Desserts -- well, perhaps not "I focus on me" Morgan, who does seem to be a bully in the kitchen -- and also the general dynamic among them. Several are clearly fond of each other, and almos ... More >>

Dog the Bounty Hunter comes to Colorado in season premiere; Tom Tancredo doesn't cameo

Dog and Beth at the Grizzly Rose.​Late last month, Dog the Bounty Hunter supported Tom Tancredo at a Grizzly Rose fundraiser -- a kinder, gentler reason for a visit to our fair state than the one at the heart of tonight's season premiere of his long-running A&E reality series. On that trip, he ... More >>

Ke$ha

Thursday, July 15, Comfort Dental Amphitheater, 303-830-8497.

Top Chef D.C., round three: No picnic

Tracey got the boot last night.​I hate it when Tom Colicchio gets sententious, as he did facing the losing four contestants on last night's third episode of Top Chef D.C.. Stephen, Tim, Kevin and Tracey stood in front of him, shaken and close to tears, waiting to see who'd get sent home. "Your ... More >>

Westword Music Showcase headliners: Lilly Scott discusses her American Idol experience

​ By now, we're presuming you're already very familiar with Lilly Scott, the bewitching local siren who helped breathe new life into the tired American Idol franchise this year with her unique voice and unorthodox song selections. Given the other singers she was up against, we were certain sh ... More >>

Will La La and Melo help NBA stars find love?

La La Vazquez, former MTV veejay and fiance of Nuggets starter Carmelo Anthony, knows a bit about love-themed reality shows -- especially the VH1 kind that star gold-toothed-'80s-rappers-who-once-had-relations-with-the-Russian-chick-from-Rocky IV and crazy bitches who cat-fight other crazy bitches. ... More >>

Casting Call: Gordon Ramsay's new show to host tryouts in Denver

Patrick Ecclesine/Fox Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay​Do you have a propensity for cooking? Does the thought of an unhinged Brit spitting and swearing at you while you cook on national TV make you grin? Well, your time is nigh. The FOX network is holding tryouts for a new reality show, Masterc ... More >>

Top Model: The Nicole freak show (barely) goes on

Nicole Fox, center, kinked her neck just enough.​Reality-TV watchers know early in nearly every show who's in danger of elimination -- and during last night's episode of America's Next Top Model, Louisville's Nicole Fox found herself smack in the middle of what that great philosopher Kenny Log ... More >>

Huebner off the Bachelorette, back on pizza

We've spent a lot more time looking at the home of the new Denver Pizza Company -- a few blocks away from the Westword office at 309 West 11th Avenue -- than we have watching The Bachelorette, even though one of the swains vying for Jillian Harris was from Denver: Mark Huebner, billed as a "pizza e ... More >>

Denver Idol offers American Idol shortcut

When I heard about the American Idol auditions set to take place here July 12-14, I began looking into flights out of town, in order to avoid being trampled to death by wannabe superstars who'd actually like to see Paula Abdul in person. (It can't be any worse than the video version. Is there any ... More >>

Jared Polis is having a tough year on TV

Colorado connections make these reality TV shows more fun to watch.

America's confidence still high, according to Next Top Model casting call

See more photos at westword.com/slideshow. They say we're beaten down, beleaguered, ready to collectively empty our 401(k)s and slit our wrists with our sliced-in-half Visa cards. But if the several hundred high-heeled, high-smiled women standing in a line that stretched halfway around downtown D ... More >>

Top Chef: Hosea Rosenberg

Well, at least someone in the restaurant industry has some money now... You've all heard that Colorado's own Hosea Rosenberg (chef at Dave Query's Jax Fish House in Boulder, at least for now...) won this year's Top Chef prize.  He walked away with a slot at this year's Food Wine Festival in A ... More >>

Note to Top Chef: Stop sucking

It's been three weeks since I wrote a word about this season's Top Chef on Bravo.  Know why?  Because it has been so boring and so contrived and so stupid that the episodes themselves were painful to watch -- making me less than excited about the notion of then rehashing them here. There w ... More >>

Carrie Underwood

Sunday, March 9, Pepsi Center, 303-830-8497.

The Worst TV of 2007

Vlog the Impaler, Numero Tres

Royal Flush

Chairman of the Board

Va Va Room With a View

Brave New World

Meet The Real World: Denver" cast before they join the collective.

Reality Bytes

Get Real

A clipboard and a camera will get you anywhere -- even on The Real World.

Various Artists

Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen (Hollywood)

Artbeat

Brief sketches of what's happening in the Denver art scene.

Across State Lines

A representative sampling of our congressional candidates.

That '60s Show

Oliver Beene goes against fake millionaires and phony idols