Six Degrees of Reality TV

There are so many reality shows now that it isn't too surprising to see the same people showing up in more than one show. It was a surprise to see Corey Kahaney on "The Next Food Network Star". We know Corey from "Last Comic Standing."

Also appearing on Last Comic Standing was Theo Vonkurnatowski who also was on "The Real World/Road Rules". Mike Mizanin was on "The Real World" which led to him appearing on the Realty TV star version of "Fear Factor". Nikki McKibbin made her way to the same special "Fear Factor" after appearing on "American Idol".

Ryan Starr also came from "American Idol" and went on to "Battle of the Network Reality Stars" where we also saw Bradford Cohen from "The Apprentice". Another famous apprentice candidate was Omarosa whose many appearances include Celebrity Poker Showdown. Also showing up to play poker was Wendy Pepper from "Project Runway". An uncredited model that show's final runway was Ann Markley from "America's Next Top Model". One of the better known ANTM contestants is Toccara Jones who appeared on "Celebrity Fit Club".

Also losing weight on that show was Ralphie May from "Last Comic Standing". One other former participant on the search for the best comic was Amy Schumer, who, along with Theo Vonkurnatowski is on a new show that started last week. "Reality Bites Back" airs on Comedy Central. I haven't watched it yet, but am set up to record it when it airs again on Thursday.

There are many, many connections that can be made linking reality stars and better known celebrities by the shows they are on. I'm sure I'll play other versions of the game in the future.