Sunday, July 13, 2008

Careers in Reality TV

Fifteen minutes of fame doesn't seem to be enough for some people. Ordinary Joes who earn a little fame from being a survivor or bachelor sometimes can't stop with just one moment in the spotlight. I wonder who has milked the role of reality tv star most?

Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich. now married, may be among the classiest reality stars. They were both on two seasons of "Survivor", different ones the first time around, then meeting and falling in love in the all-stars season. They let their wedding be televised and then went on to do two seasons of "The Amazing Race" together. It's likely they are the only reality tv stars to have appeared in all-star editions of two shows.

On the other end of the spectrum, in my opinion, is Jon Dalton (Jonny Fairplay) who seems unable to turn down a tv offer. In between two stints on "Survivor" he has sandwiched in "Kill Reality", "Celebrity Poker Show Down", "Reality Stars Fear Factor", and "Celebrity Bull Riding Challenge". Not too long ago, he was on the "Tyra Show" with fiancĂ© Michelle Deighton ("America’s Next Top Model", Cycle 4 and "Friday Night Smackdown" in 2005) and their newborn daughter, Piper. I actually think he's growing up.

There are tons of people who have been on more than one reality show. I'm still researching to see if I can find someone more prolific than Jon.

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