The Washington Post is reporting that divorced reality mom Kate Gosselin will be competing on the new season of "Dancing with the Stars."
Gosselin has publically expressed interest in being on the show (and pretty much any other show that will have her), so it looks like she'll get her wish. ABC will make the official announcement Monday night during the finale of "The Bachelor."
There's a rumor going around Raleigh that TLC reality star Kate Gosselin was spotted slinging hash at Finch's Restaurant on Peace Street this morning.
I called Finch's and asked if someone there could talk to us about it, and they said no. When asked if they would either confirm or deny the rumor, the person who answered the phone said, "We can't talk about it."
But apparently Gosselin's bodyguard told WRAL reporter Amanda Lamb that they were shooting a test for a possible new reality program and then asked her to leave the restaurant.
Figure 8 Films of Carrboro, the production company for Kate's former TLC show, "Jon & Kate Plus 8," confirmed to us that it was in fact their film crew accompanying Kate this morning.
ABC has two big diva interviews tonight. First on "Primetime: Family Secrets," Jon Gosselin tells GMA's Chris Cuomo about his marriage to and separation from Kate Gosselin; later on "Nightline," Tyra Banks talks to Cynthia McFadden about some of her successes and controversies.
In the Gosselin "exclusive" interview, Jon isn't wearing an Ed Hardy t-shirt, which is a terrific start. But Jon does tell Chris Cuomo that Kate was verbally abusive to him and that he "despises" her. Cuomo warns him that maybe he shouldn't speak that way about the mother of his children, but Jon doesn't back down.
Last night's episode of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" still had Kate and the six youngest kids on vacation in North Carolina. Kate decided to leave Bald Head Island to take just the boys (not sure why -- must have missed that part) into Wilmington to tour the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial.
They ride golf carts to the ferry, which the kids love (our ferries are very cool), and make their way into Southport and Wilmington.
At the Battleship, the boys are all wearing little sailor hats (adorable) and are very excited to go on the boat. They run all over the battleship, climbing ladders and inspecting "giant bullets," and again, it was pretty cute. "It's scary dangerous," one of the boys said. . .
Flipping Out (2pm & 10pm, Bravo) - We're treated to a mini-marathon of five episodes from season 2 of the highly-addictive reality show featuring obsessive-compulsive house flipper Jeff Lewis. Do yourself a favor and record these now. If you miss them, three of these eps air Tuesday starting at 11am. The 3rd season starts tonight at 10pm if you believe Bravo's website, or Tuesday night if you believe Time Warner's onscreen programming guide. Be ready, either way. UPDATE: Bravo has now changed their website to say TUESDAY night at 10pm...
The Closer (9pm, TNT) - Brenda and her team investigate a shooting in a school parking lot. Her niece, who is firmly on Fritz's bad side after the pot brownie episode last week, is right in the middle of the trouble. Also, there's a big change in Provenza's life. As long as the dapper detective (played by G.W. Bailey, left) isn't retiring, I'm cool with whatever he wants to do.
Jon & Kate Plus 8 (9pm, TLC) - Geez, they're squeezing that North Carolina vacation dry. Even though chronologically the family returned to Pennsylvania in last week's episode, tonight Kate and the 6 littlest ones tour the USS NC Battleship in Wilmington, and then the boys get haircuts.
Hoarders (10pm, A&E) - A new series focusing on people with compulsive-hoarding disorder. The first episode features a mother and father and three children who live
amongst piles of clothing, food, and miscellaneous junk.
Making His Band (10pm, MTV) - Tonight the contestants are divided into groups to compete for judges. Root for Wilson NC's Jamereo Artis (right).
According to People Magazine, the cops were called to the home of Jon & Kate Gosselin Thursday night, because of an argument between the two.
The report says it was Jon's time with the kids, and that Kate called the home to find out which babysitter was helping him. When she didn't approve of the sitter she went over to the house, but Jon would not let her inside. According to their custody agreement, Kate is not allowed on the property during Jon's visits.
Kate left the scene in tears. No one was arrested and no word on who made the call to cops.
UPDATE: Apparently, the fight was sparked because Jon called on fellow partier, 23-yr-old . . .
The Kate portion of "Jon & Kate" continued on the family's Bald Head Island, NC, vacation in last night's episode. Viewers were treated to some cute beach playtime featuring the kids, but also some sad moments where the kids talked about missing their dad.
Unlike the previous week, last night's episode was less about the family's vacation being invaded by paparazzi, and more about the kids just hanging out and being themselves. The major action involved visiting the Cape Fear Serpentarium in downtown Wilmington. Lots of snake handling...
Jon Gosselin's interview scheduled for tonight on the E! network has been cancelled.
E! did not give a reason for the cancellation.
Jon was supposed to appear with his pal Kate Major in an interview segment with Ryan Seacrest. Major will still appear.
Kate Gosselin appeared this morning on the "Today" show in an interview with Meredith Vieira and said she was shocked that Jon began dating so quickly after their separation.
This morning, Kate Gosselin was on "Today" talking with Meredith Viera about her new life, post Jon. I have to say, it was very sympathetic.
She says she's doing "as well as to be expected," and that her focus is the "health and well-being of her children and herself."
She says she feels a lot of failure (unlike Jon, who seems to feeling like he's born again, as a teenage boy apparently) and she says she wants her children to see that everything she's done for them is out of love. She's still wearing her wedding ring for the children, to not upset them.
Teen Choice Awards (8pm, Fox) - The Jonas Brothers host and perform at this 11th annual awards show honoring entertainment, sports, and fashion. Miley Cyrus appears, naturally. And Britney Spears receives the Ultimate Choice Award. Tons of celebrities will appear, ranging from Jordin Sparks to Hugh Jackman.
Who Wants to be a Millionaire (8pm, ABC) - Night two. Celebrity contestant is Vanessa Williams, celebrity lifeline is George Stephanopoulos.
Jon & Kate Plus 8 (9pm, TLC) - Kate and the kids wrap up their North Carolina vacation and return home to their renovated kitchen.
The Closer (9pm, TNT) - A dead body is shipped to the police station in a large box, and Brenda's visiting niece (played by Sosie Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick's real life daughter with husband Kevin Bacon) stirs up trouble.
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (10pm, Bravo) - In the season 5 finale, Kathy learns she's going to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. That is, if you consider Palm Springs to be the same as Hollywood.
