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Welcome all to my Best Reality Of 2007 list! Grab a bit of your favorite drink and reminisce with me over some of my (and perhaps your) favorite reality TV characters and moments of this year.

10. Sabrina Bryan and Mark Ballas' elimination from Dancing With The Stars
Honestly, who saw that coming? She had been a favorite from the very beginning and had been pegged by tons of people to go to the finals. That evening, it was between them and Cameron & Edyta being eliminated. When Tom announced that it would be Sabrina & Mark leaving, the audience gasped in disbelief. The judges were absolutely shocked. I was stunned myself. When the show ended, the internet was on fire with fans threatening to never watch the show again. This was easily one of the biggest upsets of the entire year.

9. Elodie's leaving Heidi out to dry on The Hills
You'll surely remember this moment if you're a fan of LC and the gang. Let's set the scene up shall we? It had been Heidi and Spencer's anniversary and he'd been ragging on her to go out and celebrate because she kept putting it off blaming work. Finally, Spencer had had enough and put her his foot down so Heidi asked Elodie (this after Heidi stole the job that Elodie had been going for) if she would cover for her at the Emmys so they could go celebrate. Elodie told her yes and and the rest was history. Unknown to Heidi, that day was Elodie's last day and there was no way in hell that she'd be covering Heidi's ass. Heidi got the call at dinner that nobody was there to cover the event and that she was needed immediately. Adios Spencer! I gots to go -- again!

8. Britney Spears' performance at the VMA's
OK, I know this isn't technically reality TV but there's no way in the world I could leave this off my list. I remember when there was video leaked of Britney's routine the day before the awards show because we all gathered around to watch at work. Some of us thought Britney might be back to her old self again on stage because, after all, there wasn't much else going for her in her life at the time. Others thought she would make a fool of herself. Well, she did indeed make a fool of herself and it was all anybody was talking about the next day. It was so deliciously awful that I couldn't stop watching it over and over and over again while giggling hysterically.

7. Marie Osmond's fainting on Dancing With The Stars
Yes, another DWTS moment! There was tons of drama this season on DWTS and this was definitely the top water cooler gossip the next morning. Her partner, Jonathan, and herself were standing before the judges awaiting their critiques when she suddenly dropped to the floor in a huge thud. Tom and Jonathan knelt by her side while the audience cheered. To the audience's credit, they hadn't realized what had happened yet. Meanwhile, the judges stood slack-jawed wondering what was going on. Tom eventually cut to what would be the longest commercial break in the show's history while us viewers were wondering if Marie was OK. But of course, she was fine and the show went on.

6. The "thing" that was Amber Tomcavage on Big Brother 8
I tried to just pick out one particular Amber moment for my 2007 list but I just couldn't. Could I have picked her swearing on her daughter's life? Sure, but then I would be leaving out her going ballistic on Eric. Could I have picked her pitiful "date" with Mike that went on and on and on? Of course, but then I would be omitting her talk of using drugs and lying to her boyfriend about getting an abortion. What about her constant crying and eventual constant praying to God? Yeah, but then I would be leaving out her anti-semitic comments about Jews' noses and their money. And who could forget one of Amber's best lines of the entire season, "Bless you God." Yes Whaamber, you were definitely America's Sweetheart.

5. Brad Womack's rejection of his final ladies on The Bachelor
I had stopped watching Brad on The Bachelor about halfway through the season because I just couldn't stand him anymore. He was hot but he was about as exciting as a saltine cracker. I did watch the finale though and I must say that I never saw that coming. He'd picked out a ring and everything. Then what does he go and do? He dumps both DeAnna and Jenni and sends them on their way. Some would say he made the right decision. I suppose so because otherwise he'd have broken up with the one he chose a couple of weeks later anyway. The best part in all of this though was finding out that the producers never even knew that he was planning on doing this and were shocked just as much as we were. Perhaps he's more of a Ritz cracker after all.

4. Yau-Man won a truck and gave it up to Dreamz in Survivor Fiji
I really liked Yau-Man but I didn't like this decision by him at all. It was down to six remaining survivors and Yau-Man won the reward challenge netting him a brand new Ford truck. He told Dreamz he'd give him the truck if Dreamz won immunity and gave it over to him when it was down to the final four. Dreamz won immunity and didn't give it up. He didn't give the truck back either. Yau-Man's time on Fiji was over. It was a couple of very intriguing episodes watching this all play out and, in the end, I was really glad that Dreamz didn't win the whole shebang and he was shown for who he really was in the end.

3. The Diamond known as Dustin on Celebrity Fit Club
This guy was an utter ass on this show and it made the show so much fun to watch! The premise of the show is to throw a bunch of overweight "B" and "C-listers" together and have them lose weight. Dustin, better known as Screech from Saved By The Bell, was one of the most pompous asses to hit the reality TV airwaves this season. His special diet of pizza and beer, his constant fighting with Harvey, and his use of "fat burners" made for television that you couldn't tear your eyes away from. But let's not forget his most shining moment -- threatening to "satisfy" fellow contestant Kimberly Locke (from American Idol) with a "toy" designed after his own "member". If that wasn't class, then I don't know what is. Shine on Dustin! Shine on!

2. Dick Donato and Big Brother 8
Speaking of class, this creature had none of it. He made it work for him though and, combined with winning challenges when needed, was able to keep himself around for the final two where he ultimately won. He beat out his drama queen daughter Daniele by doing more of the dirty work than she did. By far, Dick was the biggest ass to have ever been in the Big Brother house and, like Amber, there was no way I could pick just one moment to cover here. Remember beating the pots and pants over Dustin's head? Remember pouring tea over Jen's head? Remember his picking fights with almost everybody in the house? Remember his threatening behavior and vile language? Best of all, remember the fight between Jen and Dick over his cigarettes? Ah, those were the days. I didn't like him but I could never say that he didn't bring excitement to the show. It would have been awful boring without him.

1. Sanjaya's continued presence on American Idol
It was because of this farce of a singer/performer that I stopped watching American Idol last season so, for that, he's at the top of my 2007 list. I definitely was not a Fanjaya and began literally hating the show more and more each week that he was on. Between his ever-changing hair styles (that made him look like a clown) and the "crying girl" (that made me want to puke), I blame Sanjaya for single-handedly bringing down last season's American Idol. Do you even remember who won? Was it Blake? Was it Melinda? Was it Jordin? Who knows and who really cares? It was Sanjaya that stole the spotlight and all that I really remember of the show. That's too bad. I sincerely hope that the Sanjaya days are behind us.

What reality moments would you have included on my list? Who do you think was the biggest reality character this year and why? What would you say about the overall state of reality television in the year 2007?

I definitely can't wait for 2008! I'm sure it'll be bigger and better!

I really didn't expect to get pulled into yet another reality show. With that said, I kinda really like The Next Great American Band.

I absolutely adore American Idol still and I really love Rock Star. Because of that, I gave TNGAB a chance. I'm glad I did. By the way, if this show had played on any other night of the week I wouldn't have been able to really give it a shot but thank goodness it's on Fridays.

Last night's show dealt with the always fun (for us) audition process and out of that only twelve bands survived (deservedly so) and made it to the next round. The twelve bands we'll get to enjoy this coming Friday are:

• Tres Bien
• Light of Doom
• The Hatch
• The Clark Brothers
• Dot Dot Dot
• The Muggs
• Denver and the Mile High Club Orchestra
• Sixwire
• Cliff Wagner and the Old No. 7
• The Likes of You
• Franklin Bridge
• Rocket

The bands aren't just rock. They're not just country. They're not just R&B. TNGAB didn't just stick to one genre. That's one of the things I really liked about the show and I know I'm going to like it even more as the bands are whittled down. Oh and by the way, did I mention these bands are fantastic?

If you missed this show last night and feel it might be a show you would like, most definitely go check out the show's site and watch the videos there to get yourself kinda caught up.

I think you would commit a reality TV sin if you missed the show this coming Friday. Trust me. I have a feeling you would like this show if you gave it a chance.

In case you haven't heard, The Next Great American Band begins tonight on Fox at 8:00 PM ET. Here's a little description:

The show's format is akin to "American Idol" but with a few tweaks. Instead of nationwide tryouts, bands submitted tapes online and about 60 - good, bad and ugly - were invited to audition at Lake Las Vegas, Nev., in what turned out to be 100-plus-degree summer heat.

Those contenders are pared to 12 finalists on the debut episode.

Thereafter, two bands per week will be voted off by viewers - but without an additional results episode a la "Idol," the audience will have to wait until the following week for the outcome.

That same article also says that there won't be guest performances (yay!) and the bands will be performing their original work as well as covers (another yay!).

It sounds interesting. I'll give it a shot tonight. Will you?

Don't forget to set your DVRs to record Discovery's Last One Standing tonight. It premieres at 9:00 PM ET/PT but the episode will be replayed again immediately after the the premiere ends.

If your DVRs are already doing overtime during those hours tonight (like mine is), don't fret. Discovery will replay it many times over. Depending on how the premiere episode goes, I'll write about it on here. It looks to be really interesting though. I guess we'll see won't we?

Have a female favorite yet in Dancing With the Stars? I do! Actually, I have two.

I really like Sabrina. Her and her partner got ragged on for too much hip-hop in their cha-cha last night yet they still walked away with the highest scores of the evening. Sabrina is one of the Cheetah Girls. I've never watched that show(?) but I've heard of it and know it's a big hit with the tweens. She'll have those votes for as long as she's on the show.

My other favorite is Josie Maran. She's a model that I've never heard of but seems to really be having a fun time on the show. Her and her partner received the lowest scores last night with their foxtrot so I hope she doesn't leave the show on Wednesday evening. I personally thought Marie Osmond was rather boring last night and Jennie Garth's performance was just okay.

Tonight, the guys dance and that's always a hoot to watch. I'm really pulling for Mark Cuban and Floyd Mayweather. Oh, and Cameron is hot.

Speaking of hot, I had to lower the thermostat in my humble abode last night when The Bachelor began. Crikey! Brad Womack is hot hot hot!

Of course, some of the girls had a teensy bit too much to drink and made complete fools of themselves. Besides that, none of the girls really made too much of a favorable impression on me. I'm going to have to watch them for a couple/few more weeks to determine who my favorite is.

And guess what? Brad has a twin named Chad who is every bit as hot as he is. It seems Chad will have a little role to play at some point this season by replacing his brother. Hmmm. Anybody know what the deal is with their dad?

Coming up in reality tonight is a two-hour The Biggest Loser which starts at 8:00 PM ET on NBC, a new episode of Beauty and the Geek at 8:00 PM ET on The CW, and another ninety-minute Dancing With the Stars (guy's night) also beginning at 8:00 PM ET on ABC.

My DVR is gonna get a workout tonight!

Tonight, two of my favorite reality shows begin. Dancing With the Stars premieres tonight at 8:00 ET/PT on ABC and The Bachelor follows it at 9:30 ET/PT on ABC as well.

I like watching DWTS because, well, I plain wish I could dance like that! On DWTS tonight, we'll watch the women and their professional partners shake it up on the dance floor. Tomorrow night, the men take the floor. Finally on Wednesday evening, one of the pairs will be eliminated at the end of the results show. Three nights is a little overkill if you ask me. I'd much rather they shorten the routines so that everybody can dance tonight instead of spreading the numbers over two nights.

I love watching TB because of its cheesiness. How can you not like a show where most of the women fall in love with a guy they hardly know and make fools of themselves on national television? I particularly love it when they leave in tears because they weren't chosen. *note to self - find out when Flavor of Love starts*

I don't know how many of you watch the Discovery channel but I kept seeing commercials this weekend for a new show they have starting Thursday, October 4th, called Last One Standing. Ladies, I highly recommend you check out the video there for some nice male hotness. According to this article, "six athletes as they travel the world to compete in various tribal sports with ritual significance". This is a show I will definitely watch. I may not be able to watch it live but it will definitely be on the DVR for my enjoyment at a later time.

Speaking of, I finally watched America's Next Top Model last night when it was replayed on The CW. Like always, Tyra starts with a big group of girls and narrows it down to the ones who will be competing for the contract and layout. Overall, it's an OK group of girls. After just this one episode my two favorites are Jenah and Janet (bikini wax girl). There seems to be lots o' drama going down this season (as in every season) and I can't wait. I can't wait for some of these girls to get their makeovers (Lisa and Bianca especially) and can't wait for the competition to really begin.

And wrapping up with some Big Brother news, Amber gave an interview with the folks over at BuddyTV a few days ago and all I can say is 'Wowza'. That girl is truly delusional. Read it and judge for yourselves here.

What are you going to be watching tonight? What do you think about Last One Standing?