Leader of the Pack

New reality show on HGTV (yes)

It's hard to watch. Basically a family is given like 8 dogs to live with. Each week, they vote off one of the dogs, Survivor-style. After x number of weeks, they get to keep the last dog standing. Who thinks of this stuff? It's really depressing seeing the dogs "take a walk" after they are kicked off.

I Love Money 2 Finale

Watching it now...

If "It" wins the 250K, it will be the biggest disgrace. Possibly the biggest idiot I have ever seen on TV. Honestly, any of them winning 250K is a joke but whatever. That being said, I find myself kind of rooting for him

It:

Shocker at Amazing Race

Wow. Just watched my first ep of Amazing Race this season. Two girls decided to go to the bathroom instead of checking in and that was the difference, as they came in last by just a couple minutes. Serves em right.
Looking forward to next week's finale

I guess Jenn's shoulder is feeling better?

Man

I find myself really disappointed that Katie's gone. She's gone, damnit!

However, tonight's duel proved my pre-show predictions that Jenn's a real player here...

For some reason

As we wait for the third and deciding battle between Jenn and Katie, I'm surprised to find myself rooting for Katie. I used to find her really annoying but she seems alright- kind of a leader of sorts of the other outcasts on the show

Second guessing Nehemiah

I know what Nehemiah was going for by bringing Evan into the duel, but you have to question his choice, at least in retrospect. I mean, he would have killed Isaac in that (and probably any) challenge.

Ruthie's awesome

Rooting for Nehemiah because she "likes the underdog"

"I do not like Nehemiah"

-MJ

Evan keeps on calling Nehemiah a coward

Which I don't get. I mean he went after one of the biggest guys there...

Nehemiah picks Evan

Good for Nehemiah...

Paula's so full of shit

She picks Dunbar and send Nehemiah to the duel so that "he can provide emotional support" to Jenn.

I can think of a few other reasons why Paula picked Dunbar, and they involve her being a slut.

Katie and Ruthie conspiring

If Katie, Ruthie and the other outcasts want any chance at winning, they need to form an alliance. They need to pick off Rachel, Diem, Tori, et al or they're toast

Good for you, Jenn

Stickin' it out like a soldier.

Dunbar on outside looking in

It's become pretty obvious that Dunbar is not well-liked by the other cast members. His only real ally seems to be Paula, and you know how much that's worth...

Landon and Brittini win!

In other news, Big Easy and Katie didn't even get to the puzzle. They are a joke. Easy: get the hell off the show you're terrible

I wonder if Britt's recent success in the challenges will keep her out of duels, even though she's a rook

Evan and...Diem?

Looks like Evan has moved on from Paula to Diem. They are teaming up this ridiculous challenge. Power team, I'd say.

Other interesting teams:

Mark and Rachel- another strong team
Isaac and Ruthie (talk about random)
Landon and Brittini (again)
Paula and Dunbar

Can't understate the importance of having a strong partner, not just in this challenge but moving forward in The Duel. Rachel, for example, will really benefit from having Mark as a close ally, since he will probably be winning lots of challenges or at least getting picked early.

Landon continues to impress

First to finish the running portion of the challenge...I didnt realize he was such an athlete--proving me wrong each week

Interesting question

My brother just asked as Jenn is drilling Rachel about their friendship/relationship: Is Jenn even a lesbian? What's her deal?

Jenn and MJ are not friends

Jenn says to Rachel: "I've been talking to you as much as...MJ!" Nice little tidbit

Jenn loves to talk

She'd talk to a brick wall if it'd listen.

Evan's in trouble

Evan is talking shit, which means that he;s probably gonna go to the Duel. MTV likes to set up the "gotcha" moment, where they surprise the unsuspecting and amateur viewer...

Live Blog begins now...

Should be a good episode tonight. My predictions:

Women: Katie vs Kimberly, Kimberly going home

Men: Dunbar vs. Isaac, Isaac going home

Only time will tell...

American Idol tonight

Who's gonna go??
I'd be shocked if it was anyone but Matt Giraud and Alison Iraheta. If they still stick with a bottom 3, it will probably be rounded out by Gokey, though you never know. Gokey has a very passionate following that might be dialing like crazy.

My prediction: Alison packing her bags

The Duel 2 Live Blog Tonight

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