Murtz

Murtz Jaffer is the world's foremost reality television expert and was the host of Reality Obsessed which aired on the TVTropolis and Global Reality Channels in Canada. He has professional writing experience at the Toronto Sun, National Post and TV Guide Canada and was a former producer at Entertainment Tonight Canada. He also currently freelances for TOROmagazine.com

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The Challenge: Battle Of The Exes - Episode 2 Review - Power Rankings

So episode two is in the books and it was a barnburner.  Certainly a significant improvement over the lackluster premiere. The second episode brought fisticuffs, friskiness and flying tops. Two teams left the show leaving only 10 competitors, and more importantly, we got a better sense of ho »»

The X Factor Bloodbath: Steve Jones, Nicole Scherzinger & Paula Abdul Not Returning

In the TV business, it's all about ratings and even Simon Cowell knew changes had to be made to The X Factor when its numbers didn't not live up to expectation. The day's bloodbath started with host Steve Jones announcing that he wasn't coming back. It was then reported that Nicole Scherzinger a »»

The Office Shocker: NBC Gives Dwight Schrute His Own Spin-Off Show

So that's why he didn't replace Michael Scott. It is being reported that NBC is developing an Office spin-off around the character of Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson). The show is scheduled to launch next year. The spin-off would be introduced with an Office episode this year and would be buil »»

The Bachelor 2012 Spoilers: Host Chris Harrison Chooses Courtney & Kacie B. As Top Picks For Ben

In a recent interview, Bachelor host Chris Harrison revealed his picks for who will win this season of The Bachelor. "There's always the dark horse and there's always the front-runner. We always spin it and twist it," he said. "Obviously, right now Casey B. [is a] homerun, kind of southern sweet. »»

Revenge Spoilers: Mystery Dead Body Isn't Daniel? Season Finale Spoilers Start To Surface

Revenge returned with a bang last night and this has led fans of the show to continue to speculate who will end up dying. The dead body was referenced in the show's first episode and while it was initially presumed by many to be Daniel, because Josh Bowman's relationship with Emily Van Camp has cli »»

Around The World In 80 Ways Episode 2 Preview: Holy Hang Gliders, Ostriches & Ice Cream Trucks, Boston Rob!

After an entertaining premiere last week, it’s time for your weekly Around The World In 80 Ways preview. Episode two is my favorite episode of the series for many reasons, but particularly because it is the episode in which the show seems to really find its voice. While Around The World In »»

The Bachelor 2012 Spoilers: Episode 3 Sees One Contestant Faint, One Quit, And A Former Bachelorette Return For Ben?

The most-talked about episode of the season will air next week, and episode 3 of The Bachelor promises to bring the drama to a whole new level. Reality Steve is reporting that Brittney (the contestant who brought her grandmother with her on Episode 1) will voluntarily quit the show. In additio »»

The Bachelor Spoilers: Full Episode 2 Details Revealed, Ben Flajnik Eliminates A Pair

In tonight's episode of The Bachelor, Kacie wins the one-on-one date and shows off her baton skills to Bachelor Ben Flajnik. Reality Steve reports that the group date will consist of the women auditioning for roles in a play put on by children. The other one-on-one. It goes to Courtney, the m »»

Glee Spoilers: No Spin-Off, But Lea Michele & Others Confirmed To Return In Some Capacity Next Season

For Glee fans, the news is good even if it isn't substantial. At the Television Critics Association Winter Tour, FOX entertainment president said “We are graduating the characters that are [due] to graduate, and what’s come out of it is [series boss] Ryan [Murphy] and the guys have come u »»

The Vampire Diaries 2012 Spoilers: Klaus To Get New Love Interest, Bonnie Reunites With Mother

When The Vampire Diaries returns this week, Damon, Stefan and Elena will confront each other and one of these will feature one character slapping another. Stefan will be busy dealing with Klaus but look for his friendship with Caroline to continue when she celebrates her birthday in next week's epi »»

The Bachelor 2012 Spoilers: Episode 2 Details Revealed, Who Will Be Eliminated?

Hot on the heels of The Bachelor season premiere, it appears details about next week's episode are already available. According to perennial spoiler, Reality Steve, on next week's show Courtney and Kacie B will get the one-on-one dates (pretty obvious considering the amount of facetime they recei »»

The Bachelor 2012 Spoilers: Grandmother To Come Out Of Limo And Surprise Ben Flajnik Tonight?

Another season of The Bachelor kicks off tonight, and despite the controversy, Reality Steve has all the details once again. Apparently a grandmother will get out of the limo to surprise Bachelor Ben (as he is obviously expecting just contestants). The grandma's name is Sheryl and she is related »»

Murtz On The Scene: The X Factor 2011 Finale - Winner Melanie Amaro Finale Red Carpet Interview

Here's my exclusive interview with The X Factor winner Melanie Amaro right after she was awarded the $5 million prize. I asked her what the first thing was she was going to buy and if the experience was even more memorable for her considering Simon Cowell eliminated her and then literally pulled her »»

Murtz On The Scene: The X Factor 2011 Finale - Simon Cowell Finale Red Carpet Interview

Here's my red carpet interview with The X Factor's lead judge, Simon Cowell. I asked him if, at the end of the day, the competition was just semantics as the person he picks is the one who inevitably wins. Check it out! »»

Murtz On The Scene: The X Factor 2011 Finale - Steve Jones Finale Red Carpet Interview

Here's my red carpet interview with The X Factor's host Steve Jones. I asked him to compare Kelly Clarkson winning the first season of American Idol to Melanie Amaro winning the first season of The X Factor. I also asked him if Amaro's win means that we have moved past the idea of reality singing »»

Around The World In 80 Ways Episode 5 Preview: Goats For Dinner

On this week’s episode of Around The World In 80 Ways, we finally get to see Dennis Anderson step up. The former Monster Truck driver puts his mechanical abilities on the line when he is forced to fix a truck on the first leg of his journey with co-host Boston Rob Mariano that will see the »»

The Challenge: Battle Of The Exes - Episode 1 Season Premiere Review - Full Cast Predictions

Make no mistake about it, MTV is the innovator of reality television. The network which started the reality revolution with the Real World has always been the trend and precedent benchmark for all of the copycat network voyeuristic programming that has followed after it. There are countless e »»

Around The World In 80 Ways Episode 4 Preview: African Adventure

With 24 methods of transportation down, Boston Rob and Dennis Anderson have 56 left to go as they continue to try and travel Around The World In 80 Ways. In tonight’s fourth episode, the unconventional explorers attempt to reach Lake Tanganyika in Zambia. They start at Victoria Falls and t »»

The Vampire Diaries 2012 Spoilers: Bonnie's Coffin Dreams, Partnering With Stefan Against Klaus

In a recent interview, The Vampire Diaries' Kat Graham answered some questions about what is in store for her character, Bonnie, on the show. With regard to her coffin dreams, she said: "If she feels like anything is going to benefit everyone in the town or benefit Elena and their lives, she†»»

Grey's Anatomy Spoilers: Yang & Hunt See A Shrink, Another Private Practice Crossover?

It appears that things will get even shakier for Cristina on Grey's Anatomy. After dealing with the death of Teddy's husband, Dr. Yang and Owen will start seeing a therapist to help them with their marital problems. In an upcoming episode, Private Practice's Amelia will return to reprise her rol »»

The Bachelor 2012 Spoilers: Who Is The Mystery Woman? It's Shawntel From Last Season!

Who is the mystery woman, teased to return on next week's episode of The Bachelor? It's Shawntel Newton from last season of The Bachelor. Apparently the mortician who tweeted about her crush on Ben during The Bachelorette and lives close to the wine maker tries to plead her case to the man himse »»

The Bachelor 2012 Episode 2 Recap: Ben Flajnik Sends Jenna Burke and Shawn Reynolds Home

In what has become a prerequisite for The Bachelor, tonight's second episode featured 'the meltdown.' As expected (and reported by Reality Steve), blogger Jenna Burke and Shawn Reynolds were sent home. Jenna's exit was perhaps one of the most memorable. A new villain emerged in Blakeley and Cou »»

Community Not Cancelled, NBC Comedy Scheduled To Return At Unknown Date

Don't count Community out just yet. NBC entertainment boss, Bob Greenblatt has confirmed that the show will return at somepoint at the Television Critics Association press tour. “When I announced our midseason changes last fall and took Community off the schedule, I failed to explicitly sa »»

Around The World In 80 Ways Episode 1 Preview: Boston Rob Returns To Canadian Television Tonight

There is just something about Boston Rob. The recent Survivor Redemption Island winner competed on the show four times before finally winning the $1 million prize and also competed on two seasons of The Amazing Race. His latest project is a show called Around The World In 80 Ways which pre »»

Revenge Spoilers: Major Takedown Coming Up In January 11 Episode

For fans who are desperate for news on ABC's Revenge, the wait for a new episode will be worth it as the January 11 episode will feature one of Emily's best vengeance schemes. “We decided to do a pretty elaborate takedown… and we found a really strong way to introduce a villain we quite like, »»

10 Thoughts On... The Bachelor - Season Premiere Review - Maybe We Should Share A Tampon

1. Very good premiere episode. It really had it all. I thought the limo entrances were completely over-the-top and unbelievable but what I like the most about The Bachelor is that it celebrates the fact that it is trainwreck television. 2. I have been highly critical of Ben as the Bachelor bu »»

Murtz On The Scene: The X Factor Finale – Complete Red Carpet Video Coverage

Attending the X Factor finale live was definitely the perfect way to cap off my Guinness World Record attempt of attending every major reality show finale live. While I will have more on the record and all the shows that I attended coming soon, here are all of my X Factor finale interviews. Mu »»

Murtz On The Scene: The X Factor 2011 Finale - Chris Rene Finale Red Carpet Interview

Here's my exclusive interview with The X Factor's Chris Rene right after the finale. We exchanged hats and discussed how he felt about finishing in third place. I also asked him if he knew what his album was going to sound like and he explained the meaning of the Love & Life sign to me. Che »»

Murtz On The Scene: The X Factor 2011 Finale - Nicole Scherzinger Finale Red Carpet Interview

Here's my red carpet interview with The X Factor's Nicole Scherzinger. I asked her to tell me which of Josh Krajcik's performances was her favorite. Check it out! »»

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