It's Official: Cheryl Cole is a Gonner on the X Factor

Finally, we can all go back to our less complicated lives.

 
She's a judge in the American version of The X Factor! Then she isn't! But then she still probably is! After weeks of speculation, the news is out! Cheryl Cole is NOT gonna be in the upcoming reality singing competition. Also, Nicole Scherzinger will indeed replace the British pop star in the judging panel together with Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and L.A. Reid.

But Cole won't be entirely devastated because of this lost gig. Why? Because she'll still be paid $1.5 million dollars for her contract on the show! (Oh these overly paid celebrities.) In fact, according to reports, the production company behind The X Factor wanted to wait for Cheryl to quit. But I guess the show can't move on with her still lingering around, so Simon Cowell and Co. just decided to pay her out.

I dunno about you guys, but all these off screen drama is turning me off. But who am I kidding? I will still be glued to this new show come next season.

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90210 Shocker! Trevor Donovan Not Coming Back as Series Regular

Teddy's out! But apparently, he's never coming back... to the show, that is.

This guilty pleasure is looking at big changes in its upcoming fourth season. One, the West Bev students are heading to college! This led to the exit of the two remaining adult characters on the show, Ryan Eggold's Ryan Matthews and Lori Loughlin's Debbie Wilson. Two, the series is also experiencing a big shake-up off screen. Showrunner Rebecca Sinclair stepped down from her role and Life Unexpected writers Patti Carr and Lara Olsen will replace her.

Somehow, all these changes contributed to Donovan being demoted to a guest star billing next season. (Teddy will still appear in 90210 for about five episodes.) From reports, I am posed to believe that Donovan did not quit the show. I guess the new showrunners don't have a storyline for his recently out of the closet alter ego? I just don't get how 90210 can make his gay arc a really big deal in season 3 and then just get rid of the character come next season. And why not just oust the unlikeable characters like Annie, or even Adrianna?

With Life Unexpected scribes taking over the show next season, I'm expecting great writing and exciting opportunities for the show. But this new development is just disappointing.

Will you guys miss Teddy? Are you sad that just when he gets interesting, they let him go? Do you think there should be a new gay character on the show? And are you still looking forward to next season?

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Did The X Factor U.S. Offer Cheryl Cole Her Job Back?

This show hasn't even started and it's already getting into my nerves.

After being pulled out from the American version of The X Factor, which premieres in the upcoming fall schedule on Fox, reports are coming in that Simon Cowell and Co. are asking Cheryl Cole to return to the show as a judge.

As I've posted here, Cole was asked to leave the program, but no official reason was given by the showrunners. But allegedly, her ouster was due to her strong British accent which American viewers may find difficult to understand. Nicole Scherzinger, who's originally one of the hosts for the show, was reported to have replaced Cole as the fourth judge.

But who cares? Cheryl Cole still has a judging stint in U.K.'s X Factor, right? Wrong. Cole has been a judge in the British counterpart for a couple of seasons now. But during the announcement of its newest season, Cheryl was shockingly missing in the list of judges, which includes former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland. It was said that U.K. producers gave Cheryl a chance to return to the original show, but she might not have been answering calls from them due to her sudden removal from the American version.

And now, after this whole debacle, Cheryl Cole received another offer to return to The X Factor U.S. together with judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and L.A. Reid. The question now is whether Nicole Scherzinger will return as Steve Jone's co-host when Cole indeed returns as a judge. (But I'm hoping she'll just be entirely removed from the show.)

If I was Cheryl, I won't take the offer purely because of pride. But then again, she has the opportunity to become a part of this surely hit show. (Just look at how J.Lo's career took off once again after being a judge in Idol.) And I bet the offer involves a huge amount of money.

So do you want Cole to return? Do you feel bad for her as much as I do? And do you think Nicole should just be ousted if Cole does come back?

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What We May Possibly See in the 3rd Season of Glee

The sophomore run of our favorite musical dramady has just finished its course less than a week ago, but we're now getting some news about what may possibly happen in season 3.

• To those of you who got confused with Sam and Mercedes' hidden relationship, you may just have to wait 'til next season to know what their exact reasons are for keeping things secret. This means that when we get back, Samcedes will still be alive and kicking!
• Sunshine Corazon's future in the show is still uncertain. The producers' big plans for next season may or may not include her. Nothing's set in stone yet until they begin production by the end of June.
• Producers will definitely tackle the issue of how most of the characters are graduating soon.
• We might get into Santana's coming out of the closet in season 3. Just like Kurt's coming out story, it'll be a big deal and it's not gonna be rushed.
• There's gonna be some Will and Emma action next season. Whether things will turn out good or bad between the two, we still don't know. But they're both single now and Will helped Emma get better, so them getting together may not be entirely far-fetched.
• Quinn may also get a new love interest in season 3!
• After her sister's death, Sue may not be a changed woman after all! She may start ruining things for the glee club once again.

Source: EW.com

Of course, things may still change when Glee resumes production in June. It is still early. But something is better than nothing right? I guess we'll just have to wait a couple more months to know what the real deal is for Glee season 3.

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X Factor: Cheryl Cole Out?

The American version is not premiering until next fall, but we may have our first twist already!

It has been reported that Cheryl Cole will be one of the judges for the X Factor U.S. She was supposed to be joining L.A. Reid, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell in that judging table when the reality singing competition begins. But there are new reports coming in that Cole may actually not be flown across the pond to join the Cowell-produced show! What I've been reading is that one of the concerns with Cole is her heavy British accent that American viewers may find difficult to understand. Also, it was said that she may not have the best chemistry with fellow judge Paula Abdul.

 
But here's the real shocker. Nicole Sherzinger, who was originally brought to the show to co-host with Brit Steve Jones, is reported to be the one to replace Cole as a judge. If this does happen, then Steven Jones will be the sole host for the X Factor.

Replacing cast members is normal for a new show before it premieres. This is usually the time when producers and network executives look into its new series and see how else it can be improved. The question now is if this a good move for the X Factor and its network, Fox. Well, we'll just have to find out come fall. I feel bad for Cheryl Cole though. (Accent? Really?)

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CW Extended Trailers (Ringer and The Secret Circle)

Ringer

My snap judgements for Ringer: here

The Secret Circle

My snap judgements for The Secret Circle: here 
 
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ABC Extended Trailers

Once Upon a Time

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Last Man Standing

My snap judgements for Last Man Standing: here

Pan Am

My snap judgements for Pan Am: here
 
Revenge

My snap judgements for Revenge: here

Charlie's Angels

My snap judgements for Charlie's Angels: here

The River

 

My snap judgements for The River: here

 

Apt. 23

 

My snap judgements for Apt. 23: here

Man Up

My snap judgements for Man Up: here

Suburgatory

My snap judgements for Suburgatory: here

Scandal

My snap judgements for Scandal: here

Work It

My snap judgements for Work It: here 

Good Christian Belles

My snap judgements for Good Christian Belles: here 

I am excited for Once Upon a Time, The River, Scandal, Apt. 23, Good Christian Belles, and Pan Am. How about you guys?

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Are You Ready for the X Factor?

A new trailer has been released online for the much anticipated singing reality show, X Factor. Viewers will finally get reunited with the man we've all loved to hate, the one and only Simon Cowell!

After the disappointing performance of the new Idol judges (and, of course, Randy too) this season, I am so ready to have Simon to once again berate wannabe superstars in front of millions of viewers. Yes, Simon can be cruel, and I won't lie, he can also be infuriating at times, but at least he almost always gives honest feedback that may actually help the contestants in their future careers. (If Simon have had critiqued Lauren Alaina's lack of self confidence and Scotty McCreery's cheesy facial expressions, we would have a much better final 2 in Idol this year. But of course, Randy and J.Lo would rather follow their scripts and Steven's just asleep for more than half of the season... But here I am again ranting about Idol.)

Another thing that's exciting about X Factor is Simon and Paula Abdul's reunion! Whether you loved or loathed her on Idol, you can't deny that Simon and Paula had good chemistry on screen. We also have L.A. Reid and Cheryl Cole on the panel and I bet they'll do a much better job than Randy and Co.

And what about our hosts? Did you know that Corbin Bleu (of High School Musical fame) was the first choice to co-host with Scherzinger? That would have been all kinds of awkward, no? Good thing, Scherzinger also felt uncomfortable being on stage with a very much younger-looking man; so Simon brought Steve Jones from across the pond to be the 2nd host. If Cat Deeley, from So You Think You Can Dance, is any indication of the likeability and just overall awesomeness of a British host, then we're definitely in for a good ride with Jones. I'm not yet sold on the lead Pussycat Doll to be hosting such a big reality show though. I guess I'll just have to wait 'til fall to figure this one out. And in case any one of these hosts do not have what it takes, X Factor can always replace Jones, Scherzinger, or even the both of them come season 2. They've done this on American Idol and SYTYCD and look how far these reality competition shows have come.

So do you think X Factor will be the next singing competition hit? Or are you just sick and tired of these type of shows? Are you excited for Simon's comeback? And Paula's too? Do you think Corbin Bleu would have been a better co-host in the show? Sound off below!

Happy Watching!
-Ansis


 

Extended NBC Trailers

The Playboy Club

My snap judgements for The Playboy Club: here

Up All Night

My snap judgements for Up All Night: here

Free Agents

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Prime Suspect

My snap judgements for Prime Suspect: here

Whitney

My snap judgements for Whitney: here

Grimm

My snap judgements for Grimm: here 

Smash

My snap judgements for Smash: here

Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea.

My snap judgements for Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea : here 

Bent

My snap judgements for Bent: here

Awake

My snap judgements for Awake: here


 

The Secret Circle [PREVIEW]

Check out this preview for the upcoming series The Secret Circle.

It's The Vampire Diaries 2.0, only now, we have a whole bunch of witches! This has got to be the new CW show that I'm most looking forward to. Why? Because it's from TVD producer Kevin Williamson. Plus, the series is also based on books written by L.J. Smith, the author of TVD. Judging by the awesomeness of The Vampire Diaries, I am expecting this new series to also blow my mind.

It stars Brittany Robertson (Life Unexpected), Thomas Dekker (Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles) and also Gale Harold!

 

Ringer [PREVIEW]

Check out this preview for the upcoming series Ringer.

Buffy is back! It's Sarah Michelle Gellar, everyone!

This series looks intriguing. A troubled Bridget takes the identity of her twin sister Siobhan, only to find out that someone is also after her sister (dun dun DUN.) It also stars Kristoffer Polaha (a.k.a. Lux's dad from Life Unexpected.)  

Hart of Dixie [PREVIEW]

Check out this preview for the upcoming series Hart of Dixie.

Josh Schwartz is reuniting with Rachel Bilson! (Remember The O.C.?) The creator of Gossip Girl and Chuck is bringing us this new dramedy that follows a big-city doctor who moves to the south when she inherits a local medical practice. Scott Porter of Friday Night Lights and The Good Wife is also in it! Is it just me or does this show have all the credentials to becoming the next CW hit?

 

A Gifted Man [PREVIEW]

Check out this preview for the upcoming series A Gifted Man.

After watching this behind the scenes preview, I don't know how to feel about the show. A surgeon runs into his ex-wife only to find out she's already dead and a spirit? Just tell me there won't be any ghost sex in this show. (I'm looking at you Grey's Anatomy.) I want this show to work if only for Julie Benz. She deserves a great project after her wonderful performance as Rita in Dexter's first 4 seasons. (Let's just forget about No Ordinary Family, shall we?)

Person of Interest [PREVIEW]

Check out this preview for the upcoming series Person of Interest.

This has got to be the biggest new show on CBS next season. J.J. Abrams, Michael Emerson AND Jonathan Nolan? It's like the holy trinity of awesomeness! I won't do much explaining anymore. I'll just let this legendary preview do all the talking. And also, my previous post. 

How to be a Gentleman [PREVIEW]

Check out this preview for the upcoming series How to be a Gentleman.

I'm not sure about this one. Maybe I'll catch an episode or two. It just seems mediocre to me, especially with the other promising comedy shows next season. (New Girl, anyone?) I'll watch for the guy with an accent though. Everything's funnier when delivered in an accent, no?

Unforgettable [PREVIEW]

Check out this preview for the upcoming series Unforgettable.

I've said it over and over again, I'm not into procedurals. But I would be lying if I said this show doesn't look interesting at all. Unforgettable follows a woman who can't forget every single detail of her every day life. I'm curious as to how this unusual setting will pan out in a cop show. The cast needs to have good chemistry though. The best procedurals are always driven by its characters and not its plot nor mysteries.

And look, it's Dylan Walsh from Nip/Tuck! (Just one "Tell me what you don't like about yourself." Please.) And the director, Niels Oplev, was the director of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. If you haven't watched that movie, I suggest you do. (And read the trilogy too!)

2 Broke Girls [PREVIEW]

Check out this preview for the upcoming series 2 Broke Girls.

I chuckled a bit in this preview, which is more than I can say from ABC's comedy upfronts for next season. CBS sitcoms have always been hits or misses for me. I hope 2 Broke Girls is more Big Bang Theory and HIMYM rather than S#*! My Dad Says.

Which Whitney Cummings show are you gonna watch next fall? 2 Broke Girls which is produced by Cummings? Or Whitney (over at NBC) where she stars in?

Fall TV 2011 #4

Network and cable stations have been picking up new dramas and comedies now that the current TV season nears its end. I shall list down the shows (with short descriptions from TVLine.com) that I am very much looking forward to this coming September or October.

Person of Interest

WHO: Michael Emerson (Lost), James Caviezel (The Prisoner), Taraji P. Henson (Boston Legal) and Kevin Chapman (Mystic River)

WHAT: Exec-produced by J.J. Abrams (Lost/Fringe) and penned by Jonathan Nolan (The Dark Knight), this crime drama concerns a presumed dead ex-CIA agent (Caviezel) who teams up with a mysterious billionaire (Emerson) to prevent violent crimes in New York City.

Source: TVLine.com

Why I'm excited: 3 Names. Emerson, Abrams, Nolan. Is there even an inkling of doubt that Person of Interest will be mind-blowingly good with this threesome? 'Nuff said.
 

Good Christian Belles [PREVIEW]

Check out this preview for the upcoming series Good Christian Belles.

Or formally known as Good Christian B*tches. Personally, I like the original title better, but that's just me. (Oh, you too?) Title aside, this may be one of the few upcoming ABC shows that actually looks good (and funny!) But I'm easy. Just cast Kristin Chenoweth in any show and I'll definitely watch it. And Chenoweth is a good fit for a Southern Christian b*tch, no?

So is this goodbye to April Rhodes? One thing's for sure though, Will Schuester is not going to Broadway with April anytime soon. But here I am, talking about Glee again.
 

Scandal [PREVIEW]

Check out this preview from the upcoming series Scandal.

It is from Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice creator Shonda Rhimes. This time around, we don't follow beautiful, outrageous and sometimes crazy doctors, but beautiful, outrageous and sometimes crazy crisis management consultants. If you enjoy all the drama from Grey's and PP, then I bet you'll probably love (to hate?) Scandal too. Plus, it's Desmond from Lost! Everyone, welcome back Henry Ian Cusick to your homes!