We know. We tried to gather up some kind of enthusiasm for the American Idol spinoff show, The Next Great American Band. We really did, because we (heart) AI around here. Not even kidding.

But we just couldn't find it in our little party hearts to stay home every Friday to watch it. That doesn't mean we won't talk about it if there are odds, and we've actually got some for you. betUS was kind enough to put up some odds on all the bands left in the competition. (To see the odds, click on a number, then "Future/Props," then "Entertainment Props," then "The Next Great American Band."):

Sixwire (+250): They're a little older bar band from Nashville (which gives them a little country tinge) whose lead singer looks just like Kenny Loggins, but has nice charisma when he sings. If they're going for the Adult Contemporary route, they might be able to make it all the way. But is this show really the demographic they're looking for? Doesn't seem like it, but they're more solid that most of the groups left.
Franklin Bridge (+350): In their bio they have a wide array of pop and hip-hop acts as influences, which is interesting for an R&B-ish band from Philadelphia. They sound like a party band that is waiting for that sweet cover to come by in the competition so they can knock it out of the park. And I hope they do.
The Clark Brothers (+250): A trio of adorable brothers from Nashville, they've played for SHeDaisy and Carrie Underwood (surprise, being that this is an American Idol spinoff). They're a solid act, but the thing about country singers, and the reason why Carrie won her season, was versatility. Would they be able to pull out the pop if they had to?
Tres Bien (+450): This Florida band has a bit of a Fall Out Boy look to them, which is worrisome. They're going for a British Invasion (think Kinks) kind of sound, which is a good sound to cop for this kind of show. But watching their videos, they don't seem to quite make the covers their own.
Dot Dot Dot (+750): Are these guys for real? With a new-wave aesthetic, anime haircuts, and a glam-punk sound, it just seems way too overdone. I get it, I get it-- post-irony-indie-pop-culture-doohickey-whatever. Whatever happened to just playing music just because?
Light of Doom (+550): Oh. My. God. A pre-pubescent metal band from San Diego. I love them. They're too cute. But you know the weird thing? They're actually good... when they can remember the lyrics. (Man, and that's not even 'cause they're on drugs. Well, hopefully.)
The Muggs (+2000): I'm sure these guys were doing well in Detroit before they came on this show, but it just seems like they're really out of place here. I mean, they look like they're having fun, but that's about it. And their odds reflect that.
Denver and the Mile High Orchestra (+1000): No kidding, there are 12 people in this band. Awesome. The unfortunate thing is that they draw the line between being great musicians (like Chicago) and sounding like a jazz/swing parody (like Richard Cheese). That just doesn't go far with pop bands.
Rocket (+2500): They're an all-girl punk-ish band from (surprise) L.A. who list Mr. Belvedere as an influence (a plus in my book). The thing about their performance is that they try and do the coy little girl routine that just falls flat. I mean, who can top The Go Gos at this point, right?
Cliff Wagner and the Old #7 (+800): A cute little bluegrass band from Los Angeles of all places, they're a solid band, but bluegrass doesn't really go far in pop circles unless you're willing to go all the way and just do an all bluegrass version of The Wall or something.

Labels: American Idol, BetUS, reality, The Next Great American band

posted by Kari at 12:59 PM

You know, I'm one of those people who doesn't absolutely hate working out, but I don't love it either. Seeing results is the motivation to keep going. And every year, I end up catching at least a couple of episodes of The Biggest Loser and feel like I can work my way out of my winter blues by hitting the gym.

And the best part about this year? Jillian's back. She kicks so much ass it should be a crime.

(Not to mention that Bob is hawt, people.)

And yes, you can bet on The Biggest Loser this season. Awesome. And we've got a handy little Biggest Loser 4 Betting Guide to help you along week to week on the changing odds.

Labels: Betting guide, Biggest Loser, reality, Trainer Bob, Trainer Jillian

posted by Kari at 1:13 PM

All from this week, people. The end is near.

1. Paris Hilton has found God and purpose. That plus my neighbor, the psychic who was once on a plane with Paris told me that Paris is definitely touched by the spirit. She didn't mean vodka.

2. Age of Love: This show makes "The Real World: Las Vegas" look like Masterpiece Freakin' Theatre. Mark Philippoussis, yes, professional tennis player that he is, must find true love among twelve women. Six are in their forties and six are in their twenties. The women in their forties? Smart and accomplished. The women in their twenties? Dumb as rocks. You tell me what he'll do. But don't be a fool. Tune in to watch this train wreck on Monday.

3. Did I mention Reunited: The Real World Las Vegas: This is a show in which former Real World Las Vegas alumni come back and relive the experience. EVEN THE ONE WHO IS NOW MARRIED WITH CHILDREN. Oh my God. People. Give it up. You're not that sexy any more (except for Alton and Trishelle). Embarassing. I'm watching every episode.

4. Rosie O'Donnell possibly replacing Bob Barker? Nooooooooooooo. Please, no. Bob Barker was a sweet old man who wanted us to take care of our pets. Rosie O'Donnell is, well, Rosie. I really don't want her political commentary while somebody's trying to guess the price of toothpaste.

5. America's Got Talent: Just watch an hour. Then wonder why American students don't take math or science classes any longer.

Labels: age of love, America's Got Talent, Paris Hilton, real world, reality, Rosie O'Donnell

posted by pregamejocelyn at 5:27 PM

Of course Bodog would be the ones to have odds on Heather Mills in Dancing With The Stars. Personally, I think it's awesome that she's doing the show. Plastic legs are hot, yo. So here are a couple of props you can bet on over there about her being on the show:


Will Heather Mills prosthetic leg fall off during a dance routine on Dancing with the Stars 4?

Yes +250 / No -400: Here's the thing. If her leg fell off, it would skyrocket that show to the top. And it would clearly become the single greatest moment of reality TV, like EVAR. I just wish the odds were better that it would fall off, but unfortunately, if it hasn't come off yet, it probably won't during the show. Better yet, if she gets eliminated early, she can just take it off and beat the judges with it. Right?


Will Heather Mills drop out of Dancing with the Stars 4?

Yes EVEN / No -140: With Big Pussy from The Sorpranos dropping out already, she could be next, you know. And I say that with "Yes" being at Even, which is a better odd. Does Bodog know something we don't know?

Labels: artificial legs, Bodog, body parts, Dancing With The Stars, Heather Mills, reality

posted by Kari at 1:18 PM

We're finally down to the last audition show before Boot Camp in Hollywood! Would Simon, Randy and Paula find talent deep in the heart of Texas? They actually did!

Don't get me wrong, what was with the dude dressed up like Alvin from Alvin & The Chipmunks doing some kind of metal version of the Alvin & The Chipmunks Theme? Dude? At least this time around, they weren't as freaky as they've been in other shows. Must be something about Texas. I dunno.

Anyway, highlights: Haley. You know what? I like her. She's got a look, and her voice is great. I know they were talking about how she wasn't that unique, but I think she might be able to step it up. I have a feeling about her-- that is, if she can work with other people and learn some songs really fast in Boot Camp. If she can't, forget about it.

Baylie Brown-- you know, I wasn't wowed by her because I'm not a country music person and I'm not a big fan of the average white chicks. But I agree that she looks perfect for pop or country pop.

Can I just say I loved Akron and William, the cousins who auditioned together? It showed a lot of love by Akron to just go in there, sing really badly knowing he was just doing it for his cousin, and then asked if he could act like he was going to hurt the judges on the way out? Brilliant strategy: come in, sing like crap, and then your cousin comes in and blows you out of the water so he can get a golden ticket? Nice.

And to see Ashlyn get a second chance was really cool. She has a really good voice and I think could work on her weird facial expressions before Hollywood. She's a good looking girl who took her rejection in stride and then came back and did a great second audition. That's good TV, people!

Labels: American Idol, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, reality, Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell

posted by Kari at 11:21 PM

At least you can say this about New York: people are freaky no matter where you are going. What the heck was up with the orgasming girl at the end? I don't think Janis Joplin ever made a noise like that onstage, let alone on a record. Yikes.

And Ian who? Are you serious, dude?

That being said, there were some really standout singers from the Big Apple, including the Tyson Beckford lookalike, Henry. Hot and a good voice, I likes, even if he's only 16. 16, people! That makes me feel gross just typing that.

I like how the two Jersey girls (and I called it even before they said they were from Jersey-- ask my boyfriend!) sang together and were terrible, and yet the girl with no training whatsoever was hotter and better. Once she gets done up, she could sexy her way up to the top. Could being the operative word there.

But my favorite so far? Kia. That girl just let it out like it was a caged beast, that voice of hers. Could she be the next Jennifer Hudson? We'll find out in Hollywood!

We'll be on the recap tip again next week with the down south flavor of Birmingham, Alabama!

Labels: American Idol, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, reality, Ryan Seacrest, Simon Cowell

posted by Kari at 10:02 PM

...And by "attacks," we mean by really really bad (and deluded) performers. Yikes!

Don't get me wrong, I love Seattle. It's a great city with great people, and a lot of talented artists have come from there. But out of 2 days of auditions, only a select few made it to Hollywood. What is up, Northwest? Rain got you down? Couldn't get out of bed?

The thing that gets me the most is the bad singers not realizing they're bad. I mean, the poor single mom whose 6 year-old loved, but her husband told her to stay home? She wanted like three chances to sing and they were all bad! I have to turn away from the TV sometimes. Why do you have to interrupt three professional judges in order to make it clear that you suck? Why, people?!?

And the Taylor wannabe? Dude, come on!

But, onto the good stuff from Seattle: loved loved LOVED Thomas Daniels (the guy with the fro who sang Amos Lee, two reasons for me to love him) and Jordan Sparks, the spunky 16 year-old with the big voice.

I'm feeling good about the girls this year. They've been having better auditions overall, and it's all about the girl power this year! Which girls will make the final 12? We still have a bunch of auditions left before we even make it to Hollywood, and you better believe we'll be recapping and making our favorites this year!

Labels: American Idol, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, reality, Ryan Seacrest, Seattle, Simon Cowell

posted by Kari at 12:28 PM

Sure, it's a new year, and we know you're hankering for some reality, right? I mean, I caught myself watching The Biggest Loser marathon on Bravo on New Year's Day just because I needed some kind of fix (and motivation!)

Coming up this month are two of your old favorites: The Apprentice L.A. premieres this Sunday and American Idol premieres on the 16th. Hold yourself back, I know. Before the competitions even start, you can put a little cash down really early on whether you think a male or female will win either one of the popular shows.

Bodog breaks down the odds the same for both shows:

Will the winner of the Donald Trump hosted reality TV series "The Apprentice 6" be male or female?
Male -120
Female -120

Will the winner of the hit reality TV series "American Idol 6" be male or female?
Male -120
Female -120

I know this is really early on for either show. I mean, nobody's even been wittled down from the large pool of people yet. But, a good rule of thumb is to check and see which gender won the season previous. This is especially true for American Idol-- they've gone female/male with no surprises so far. The Apprentice doesn't follow that formula so much, but it's been a majority male-winning show, so keep that in mind.

Labels: American Idol, Apprentice, Bodog, reality

posted by Kari at 1:31 PM

Okay, I'm not the only one who's a little disappointed in seeing Britney partying with a bad weave and FedEx attempting a cleanup this week? We're all hoping for the best. Seriously.

Anyway, everybody is speculating on what FedEx's next move is after the nuclear-sized bomb of Playing With Fire. It's gotta be reality TV, right? I mean, he's already made an appearance on 1 vs. 100. 'Cause Bob Saget and K-Fed in the same room is pretty priceless.

There's always Big Brother, and the Brits would be willing to pay up the wazoo to get him on the show. But Bodog wants to know: Will Britney Spears' ex-husband, Kevin "K-Fed" Federline, agree to be a part of the United Kingdom's Celebrity Big Brother in 2006?

Yes is at -180 and No is at +140. You know, it's a pretty close race, but leaning toward a yes. I'd say if you have an extra $5 lying around, it's something to try.

Seriously, I'd love to put up lines on whether he'll actually win. The best would be is if he did the American version of BB. Or The Surreal Life. Yeah!

Labels: Big Brother, K-Fed, reality

posted by Kari at 11:30 AM

Project Runway's only been over for a couple of months now, but we already have the winter doldrums over it not being in our lives right now.

Most of all we miss our beloved Tim Gunn. Now, in the first season, I wasn't a big fan, but with Santino aping him so much in the second season, and his sense of humor about people making fun of him, he won me over. He's probably my favorite part, personally, of the whole show.

I didn't even know this was a question, but Bodog asks: Will Tim Gunn sign a contract to once again act as the Designer's Guide for the fourth season of Bravo's hit reality TV series "Project Runway?"

Yes is at -500 and No is at +300. My question is: why would he not consider coming back? The people love him. He loves him. He started off as a hard ass and now he's got a heart of gold. Why would he leave? Nobody could replace him. I think if the odds on Yes are good, then he's not going anywhere.

Carry on!

Labels: reality, Tim Gunn

posted by Kari at 1:28 PM

You can check out most of the current reality show odds over at our handy dandy Reality page, but we just wanted to highlight BetED's current odds for Dancing With The Stars:

Monique Coleman +1000
Joey Lawrence -150
Mario Lopez -350
Emmitt Smith -200

That's right, Blossom's brother is the favorite. Whoa! That sounded right in my head. Anyway, I'm on team Emmitt Smith, which means that he probably won't win. What is with Joey and the baldness and the not hairy chest? Is that not scary to you?

Check it!

Labels: Dancing With The Stars, reality

posted by Kari at 12:42 PM

It would have been a lot if you'd gone with him early. How much? Click to find out in our Project Runway wrap up.

Labels: Project Runway, reality

posted by pregamejocelyn at 7:50 PM

Do it now before the finale tonight! Bodog has your odds on whether or not Jeffrey Sebelia will be kicked off Bravo's "Project Runway" during the October 18th season finale as a direct result of breaking the shows rules?:


Yes +165
No -240

Hmm. I know Laura made a big stink about it. I would hope he gets kicked off, just because I'm sick of his crap personally. He should've been voted out early in the season, but you know, drama.

I'm thinking it's going to be Team Michael Knight tonight. The show's due for a guy to win. Any guy with the same name as an iconic 80's character is all right in my book.

Labels: Project Runway, reality

posted by Kari at 1:07 PM

Well, season 5 of The Simple Life doesn't even start filming until next month, and doesn't even premiere until April of next year, but Paris and Nicole were photographed together last week, eating of all things. BetUS wants to know what'll happen on the next season of the "reality" show:

Nicole & Paris end friendship during 5th season +500
Nicole & Paris will have a cat fight on the show +300
Nicole will propose to Paris on the show +1800
Paris will propose to Nicole on the show +1800

I really want to see a catfight! Who would you bet on in that one? I'd take Paris-- at least she eats every once in awhile.

Labels: Paris Hilton, reality, TV

posted by Kari at 10:04 AM

Mike Boogie took Big Brother 7 All-Stars, Lukas won Rock Star: Supernova, Dancing With The Stars already booted off Tucker Carlson, America's Next Top Model premieres next Wednesday, and Survivor: Cook Islands starts tonight. Holy crap, that's a lot.

But don't sweat it. We'll get ya covered. Check the reality page for the some of the latest odds, and stay tuned for our next Survivor betting guide!

Labels: reality

posted by Kari at 2:58 PM

Now that reality TV is in transition in the next couple of weeks, our friends over at BetED.com have sent us some good stuff:

Reality TV in Season at betED.com

You can always count on Donald Trump to shake things up.

With a new TV season about to begin, Trump made headlines recently when he fired Carolyn Kepcher, his longtime sidekick on the NBC reality series The Apprentice.

While season six of The Apprentice doesn’t start until January, several other series are in full swing, and bettors can get involved in the competition by placing wagers on the outcomes at www.beted.com.

Series currently available for betting at www.beted.com are Project Runway 3, Survivor: Cook Islands, and Big Brother 7: All-Stars.

Bets available on Runway include: Will the winner of Project Runway 3 be Male or Female? (Male -150, Female -120); and, Who will win Project Runway 3? Laura Bennett (-200), Kayne Gillaspie (+1000), Ulrike "Uli" Herzner (+200), Michael Knight (-500), Vincent Libretti (+2000), Jeffrey Sebelia (+300).

Or you can place a bet on who will win Big Brother 7: All-Stars? Erika (+300), Mike (-105), Janelle (+100).

Or for Survivor: Which tribe will be the winner of Survivor: Cook Islands? The Asian-American Tribe (+100), The Hispanic Tribe (-200), The African-American Tribe (+200), The White Tribe (+400).

www.beted.com has other Survivors bets, as well, including: Which tribe will be the first to vote one of its members off the island? The Asian-American Tribe (+200), The Hispanic Tribe (+275), The African-American Tribe (-110), The White Tribe (+125); Which tribe will win the first reward challenge? The Asian-American Tribe (+170), The Hispanic Tribe (-105), The African-American Tribe (+200), The White Tribe (+125).

Meanwhile, before The Apprentice reappears early next year, Trump will have to say “You’re Hired!” to a new right-hand man, or woman, who can help him sift through the prospective candidates.

Trump reportedly dumped Kepcher after she reportedly became too enamored with her fame from the show. Kepcher was relieved of her duties as general manager of Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff, N.Y., last week.

The real estate mogul reportedly felt that Kepcher was promoting her own career more than his golf course.

Labels: Project Runway, reality

posted by Kari at 9:42 AM

Suddenly, Laura is the heavy favorite at 5 to 4 and Uli jumps to a tight 4 to 1. You may be surprised how close some of the odds on the designers of Project Runway are. Get the latest (and some catty comments) in the HollyWagers Project Runway 3 Betting Guide!

Labels: Project Runway, reality

posted by pregamejocelyn at 12:51 PM

The best team NEVER wins. Last night on Treasure Hunters, the Geniuses won, leaving both of my FAVORITE teams (Air Force and the HOT Southie Boys) in the dust. If you had bet the Genius team, you would have won on even money.

Yeah. Bummer.

There's a lot of action coming up to bet on though. The Emmy's are this week. You can bet on those! Maybe something good will win an Emmy and I'll feel better about the best teams on Treasure Hunters not winning. I should have learned my lesson on this from watching The Amazing Race.

Labels: reality, Treasure Hunters

posted by pregamejocelyn at 9:18 AM

So Benji won won So You Think You Can Dance last night. Odds had him as the favorite, so if you went with the odds you won some cash. Of course, Jocelyn's little heart just broke when Travis didn't win. If Travis had won, Jocelyn could have gone and seen him dance in the Celine show in Vegas. Anyway, we're sad the show is over.

Then, on Project Runway, THE MOST RIDICULOUS DECISION EVER to send the prettiest girl ever home, crying. What the hell? None of the odds shifted dramatically, but my brain burned wondering why Alison was going home and Vincent was staying. Excuse me? See the summary in the HollyWagers Project Runway Betting Guide, and get your bets in on Michael Knight, Jeffrey Sebelia and Uli, because that's our call on the final three. Sure, Laura has a shot, but we just don't see it happening. She'd be our fourth pick.

So, in general, Jocelyn ended the night not being very happy about the outcomes of her favorite reality shows. So she had a Cosmo and went to bed.

Labels: Project Runway, reality, So You Think You Can Dance

posted by pregamejocelyn at 12:34 PM

If you would have asked me on week one if the Geniuses had any shot at possibly winning Treasure Hunters, I would have laughed at you and told you that they were way to socially inept and prone to overthinking to every win. And yes, I just used all of those big words just for them! But the finale is next Monday, and when the show left off yesterday, the Genius team was in the lead and the final task is a stupid puzzle, which is what they're best at.

Over at Bodog, you can still bet, and honestly, I'm placing money on the Southie Boys AND the Air Force team because I believe that one of the two of them is going to come from behind and beat the Genius team. The odds right now are:

Geniuses are the favorites at 5 to 7 (win $5 for every $7 you bet)

Air Force is at even money (bet $5 to win $5)

Southie Boys are the long shot at 7 to 2 (bet $2 to win $7 on the hot Boston firemen!)

Click here to get over to Bodog and bet on the winner before it's too late. Jocelyn thinks you can't go wrong hedging on the Air Force and the Southie Boys.

Labels: reality

posted by pregamejocelyn at 2:55 PM

It's down to the final four on So You Think You Can Dance, and Benji is still the favorite. We don't know why, because Travis is THE BEST THING EVER. Anyway, there's cashola to be made if you think anybody OTHER than Benji will win. Odds before the Wednesday dance-off are:

Benji at even money
Donyelle at 4 to 3
Heidi as the long shot at 4 to 1
Travis at 7 to 4

You can also bet on whether the winner will be male or female, and since we all suspect that one of the boys will win, that might be a good bet.

On the other hand, a lot can happen in Wednesday's dance off! People can fall, somebody could get a head cold, you never know!

Click here to bet the action at Bodog!

Labels: reality, So You Think You Can Dance

posted by pregamejocelyn at 2:36 PM

Just three remain in America's favorite kitchen reality show. Bodog's got the odds up, so if you think you know who will survive the flames and Gordan Ramsay's mean tongue, get your money in now.

Virginia: The longshot at 18 to 1. I mean, her occupation is "salad chef." What is that?

Heather: The heavy favorite at 1 to 4. How do you not love Heather?

Keith: Definitely in the game at 9 to 11. We did thic cocky New Yorker, but we lurve Heather.

Click to get over to Bodog and bet the winner of Hell's Kitchen 2!

Labels: Hell's Kitchen, reality

posted by pregamejocelyn at 10:04 AM

Last Comic Standing wraps up soon, and if you have a feeling on who the winner will be, there's still time to get your dollars down over at Bodog. And if you think anybody other than Chris Porter will win, you can make some dollars!

Chris Porter is at 1 to 2. Probably not worth your time if you think the heavy favorite has it wrapped up.

Josh Blue is at 11 to 10. That's not wild odds, but if you think he can pull it off, you can still make some money on him.

Michelle Balan is the long shot at 9 to 1. Personally, I don't think she's all that funny, but she's the only woman left which may be an advantage. You make 9x your money back if she wins.

Ty Barnett is at 6 to 1. He's my favorite, but I'm not sure he's "different" enough to win. We've seen those jokes before, you know?

Click here to get your bets in at Bodog before it's too late!

Labels: Last Comic Standing, reality

posted by pregamejocelyn at 2:12 PM

It's no lie, my heart skipped a beat last night when my secret boyfriend Travis was in the bottom two on So You Think You Can Dance. But according to the official odds, Travis still has a chance to win, though everybody thinks the smart money is on Benji. I though Travis was the victim of a bad dance draw: nobody ever did the quickstep well and that hip hop routine was just...confusing. And honestly, SHOCKED when Allison went home. What's up with that? She was near perfect. Anyway, Bodog has updated odds up as follows:

Benji: The favorite to win at 2 to 3. And how could you not love him after that crazy broadway number?

Travis: Behind at 5 to 2. Please just let him last another week! He's so pretty!

Donyelle: Still in it at 3 to 1. What's sad about this is, ,I love her, but Natalie is so much a better dancer and doesn't even have a chance to win this.

Ivan and Natalie are the long shots, each at 12 to 1. But didn't we all love Ivan's hip hop number last week? So cute.

Click here to see all the contestant odds at Bodog.

Over in the Big Brother All Stars house, Will and Boogie avoided eviction for another week. How does THAT happen? But yet again a cast member from BB6 is Head of Household. You have to think it'll be a BB6 member who wins. The official odds say pretty much nobody has a shot other than Erika or Janelle. The odds shake down like this:

James: The quiet-threat favorite at 3 to 1
Janelle: Right behind James at 4 to 1
Erika: Poised to make a move at 5 to 1

And then nobody else is even listed above 11 to 2 (Kaysar). So if you think somebody other than the top three could pull off a win here, there's money to be made. Will is at 18 to 1, Boogie is at 12 to 1, Diane is at 15 to 1. There's lots of money if one of them finds a way to maneuver to the win.

Click here to see all the BB All Stars odds at Bodog.

Labels: Big Brother, reality, So You Think You Can Dance

posted by pregamejocelyn at 12:45 PM

The girls and guys go at it!

You know you can't resist all the fabulous reality shows going on right now. We can't, either. Bodog wants to know whether it's the girls or the guys who are going to win this season's summer reality!

•Are the girls funnier on Last Comic Standing?
•Big Brother 7 could see a guy walk out of the house last!
•Is a girl going to sing her way to the top on Rock Star: Supernova?
•A guy could be the top chef on Hell's Kitchen!

Labels: Big Brother, reality

posted by Kari at 2:15 PM

Because I am addicted to So You Think You Can Dance, I pretty much check the odds over at Bodog every single day. And I have to say, I was a little surprised when Travis dropped to 4 to 1 and Benji, BENJI, became the heavy favorite at even money.

I know, America LUVS Benji. He's a geek. He's so sweek. Look what an adorable little dork he is! We love him. Lurve him! But, I mean, Travis is the perfect dancer. Perfect lines. Perfect emotion. Perfect faux-hawk. People. Come over to the light. Travis - Travis - Travis.

Just because dude's a little on the dorky side, doesn't mean he HAS to win this show. If that were the case, Ivan would be a lock, right?

Here's my prediction: This week Natalie and Ryan go home. Then, really, it's all up for grabs!

Click to see the odds on all the dancers at Bodog.

Labels: reality, So You Think You Can Dance

posted by pregamejocelyn at 11:23 AM

I can't even discuss it. I'm not in any way okay with it. Angela stays and Malan goes? What IS that?

I refuse to even write about this, but you can see all of the new odds, which changed after Malan went, right here in the HollyWagers Project Runway Betting Guide.

Enjoy. I will cry now.

Labels: Project Runway, reality

posted by pregamejocelyn at 3:04 PM

New Designs, New Designers, New Drama!

Break out the sewing needles, it's a brand new season of Project Runway already! Luckily, we've got your analysis and odds for all the contestants in our handy-dandy betting guide! Check it out today and get that cocktail cash for your fabulous summer. We've got all the info!

•How will someone getting kicked off affect the numbers?
•Will a male or female win this year?
•Only three can get to Fashion Week!

Labels: Project Runway, reality

posted by Kari at 12:43 PM

Oh, believe me when I say I'm watching every episode of So You Think You Can Dance (because I Heart Travis). You've got to love a show where folks dance for survival (I Heart Travis). I love the Fox execs who greenlit this (I Heart Travis). Anyway, Bodog has odds up! Here's a sampling:

The favorites:
Benji Schwimmer is at 2 to 1 and (I Heart) Travis is at 3 to 1, out ahead of the pack. If you're thinking a girl can pull it off, Allison Holker is at 4 to 1.

The long shots:
Cutie Ivan is the longest shot at 15 to 1, but Dmitry's abs aren't far behind at 14 to 1. Martha Nichols rounds out the "not so likely to win" group at 14 to 1.

Click here to see all of the contestant's odds and bet on your favorite (who'd better be Travis).

Labels: reality, So You Think You Can Dance

posted by pregamejocelyn at 2:05 PM

Yeah, I'm a sucker. I'm watching it and I LOVE IT. Let's discuss the official odds from over at Bodog.

Bodog's got two teams favored at even money: The Geniuses and Air Force. I think we all know that, personally, I want to see Air Force win. But I've watched enough TV to know that it's hardly ever, ever the actual best team that wins one of these things. People will gun for them from the beginning and eventually get them. Air Force has no hope. The Geniuses could win this, it's true. But a lot will depend on whether they go back for their third teammate. I'll tell you this, it doesn't take a genius to know that you will be at a disadvantage later if you suddenly become a two person team.

Where I think there's value is with the Southie Boys or the Ex Cia who are both posted at 7 to 2. Not fantastic, but you can make some money there, and both those teams are playing smart games of creating alliances when they need too but cutting throats when they need to too. I'd look there for value.

To see the most up to date odds plus odds on the Fogal Family, Miss USA and the Brown Family, click here.

Labels: reality, Treasure Hunters

posted by pregamejocelyn at 10:41 AM

If you were a rock singer, and you were going on a reality TV show to compete to be the lead singer of a band of SERIOUS ROCKERS (or at least as serious as you can be when you're looking for your lead singer on a Mark Burnett reality TV show), and you had the same name as a "rock" singer who had previously appeared on a "pop" singing competition -- Wouldn't you change your name?

Not so Ryan Star of Rockstar: Supernova! So what if you have the same name, sans one letter, of reality show whore Ryan Starr of American Idol. The confusion over name recognition between you, Ryan Star: Serious Rocker, and her, Ryan Starr: Attention Grabbing Reality Personality, should not in anyway impact your ability to get in that band with Tommy Lee and friends.

Change your name, moron.

Though, you know, you're hot, and that may be enough. Bodog has Ryan Star at 6 to 1, putting him right in the top part of the pack. If you listen to Bodog, Magni is likely to win at 3 to 1 and Jill is the long shot at 20 to 1. Click here to see ALL of the Bodog odds for Rockstar: Supernova.

Labels: reality, Rockstar

posted by pregamejocelyn at 11:24 AM

So, the Big Brother cast is revealed! They are:

The Girls!
Alison: (How did THAT happen? I think that the fix is on. America hated Alison. I refuse to think they voted her back in.

Danielle: See above. But she'll be the first to go home, I'm sure.

Diane: I don't even know who this is.

Erika: I LOVE her. I hope she does really well this time around, but I just don't think she has the competitive nature to win this.

Janelle: She was from Season Six. I didn't watch that.

Nakomis: She's so punk rock it hurts. Joking.

The Boys!
Chicken George: This is what's known as a sympathy vote in. I mean, for the good lord's sake.

Howie & James: Another set of Season-Sixers. I have no idea.

Jase: What a TOOL.

Kaysar: Also a TOOL.

Marcellas: America's Black Gay Best Friend. Not quite my Black Gay Best Friend, but a good TV substitute.

Dr. Will & Mike Boogie: My Big Brother fantasy boyfriends! SO HOT!

Labels: Big Brother, reality

posted by pregamejocelyn at 1:29 PM

Bodog' s got odds up on which former Big Brother house guests will get the most votes to return to the Big Brother house for the All Stars season. You can bet by women or by men.

For the women, Janelle is leading the pack at less than even money (1 to 2), and Alison is the long shot at 13 to 1. None of us liked Alison at all anyway, so the only people who will vote for her are people who just want to see a lot of drama in the house. Not that there won't be enough of that anyway.

Click to see the Bodog odds for all of the women of Big Brother.

For the men, Kaysar leads the odds at less than even money, too (2 to 3) and freakin' Bunky is the long shot at 14 to 1. I heart Bunky, so that makes me sad. But I can't imagine how my fake reality star boyfriend Mike "Boogie" isn't going to be the top vote getter. He's at 11 to 1 though, which means that Vegas oddsmakers think that he might not even make it into the house. How sad!

Click to see the Bodog odds for all of the men of Big Brother.

Labels: Big Brother, reality

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