Reality: ‘real Housewives of London’ has been Announced; ‘Star Search’ Reboot streaming on Netflix
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Docusoaps: The Real Housewives of Atlanta's reason for cutting ties with Kenya Moore was shown through her showing explicit images of Brit Eady.
At the end of the episode, a chyron read: “Based on Kenya’s behavior, the decision was made to cease filming with her this season.”
When Hall told Moore that she was surprised by “the level of aggression” of the act, Moore said: “Hindsight is always 50/50. If I could do it all over again, I believe the photos were very distasteful, and I elevated the situation.” She then apologized, sort of, but didn’t mention Eady. “I am sorry for what I’ve done — I didn’t have to take it that far,” she said. “But when I felt threatened, I’ve never had a child and be in a situation like this before.” (Moore became choked up as she mentioned of her 6-year-old daughter, Brooklyn.) “So that’s why I escalated it to the point where I was protecting not only myself, but my child.”
Latesha Lunceford, or Sweet Tea, announced her departure from Married to Medicine after two seasons. Lunceford's decision to leave was hinted to be not hers on social media.
“It definitely was foul,” she replied to a fan on Instagram who said they were glad they were not returning to M2M because it was “foul” for her. “And I was just going to say… I really wanted to leave it to my fans to figure out what was going on because I know that I’m not a quitter.”
She continued, “Never ever been a quitter. And I never ran away from anybody. It just is what it is. There are better things in store for me. That platform was what it was at the moment and I think God has something better, and I’m going down the right path.”
Litia Garr, runner-up of The Bachelor, has signed with Smith & Saint to help with her social media, business, brand partnerships, public speaking, and entrepreneurial ventures.
“Litia embodies everything we look for in a client,” the company said in a statement. “She’s smart, driven, and passionate about creating meaningful impact. As a woman thriving in both the business world and entertainment space, she’s the kind of multifaceted talent we love to champion at Smith&Saint.”
“Signing with Smith & Saint feels like the perfect next chapter,” added Garr. “They understand both my business background and the opportunity in front of me now. I’m excited to explore new ways to inspire and connect with people, whether that’s through my passion for fashion, new ventures, or storytelling.”
The Real Housewives of Potomac’s Mia Thornton has announced her exit from the Bravo reality series after four seasons. Tronton joined the series in season 6 and lasted until the last episode of season 9 in March 2025.
“The past four seasons have been an unforgettable journey, one filled with growth, lessons, and so many incredible memories,” the former housewife said. “I want to thank Truly Original, Bravo, NBCUniversal, and Andy Cohen for believing in me and giving me the space to share my story. To my castmates: thank you for the laughs, the lessons, and the unforgettable moments. And to the amazing fans, your love and support has meant everything to me. I’ll always carry that with me.”
Bachelor in Paradise will return to programming on Monday, July 8, 2025, seeing The Bachelor, Bachelorette, Golden Bachelor, and Golden Bachelorette hit the beach and look to find love.
Bravo announced the expansion of its reality programming, including The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, a reboot titled The Valley: Persian Style with the cast of Shahs of Sunset, Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition, and Ladies of London.
ABC has renewed America’s Funniest Home Videos, American Idol, Shark Tank, and Celebrity Family Feud for the 2025-26 season. The Bachelor has not been confirmed for another season, while The Bachelorette has been confirmed to skip the 2025 season.
Hayusocial teased a new show within the Real Housewives universe, titled and located in Real Housewives of London.
Docuseries: RuPaul’s Drag Race pit crew member Bruno Alcantara is set to host the intimate massage and conversational show Happy Endings on WOWPresents Plus, allowing viewers access to guests’ personal journeys.
“I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity WOWPresents Plus has given me to share my passion for massage with a global audience,” he says. “For me, massage is more than just relaxation—it’s about connection, healing, and the power of human touch.”
Deion Sanders, a former NFL star, has signed up to feature in another documentary series and will be the subject of Prime Time, exploring the evolution of Sanders as a coach and media personality. This show will come after Amazon’s Coach Prime and his Jackson State University team.
Sanders said, “It means so much to finally be able to tell my unfiltered story, my truth. I was prime time, then I dropped the time and went by prime, and now I’m in the third quarter of my life and they call me Coach Prime. Y’all knew a part of me each step of the way, but you never knew Deion… and I’m excited to share that with you all – the highs and lows, the truths and tragedies, and everything in between. They can’t stop or contain what God has proposed.”
Organizations and viewers demand the cancellation of Moja Love’s reality show Isencane Lengane due to the depiction of domestic abuse, specifically from Thando Msomi by her husband, Siyacela Dlamuka. Moja Love defends the show because of the reflection of societal issues and claims to offer support to Thando; however, critics argue it is the exploitation of trauma.
"By broadcasting such abuse without adequate intervention and accountability, Moja Love is normalising and trivialising gender-based violence, sending the harmful message that abuse is acceptable if it brings in viewers."
Nonzwakazi Cekete, Moja Love spokesperson, said that "Whilst the episode aired on Sunday, 20 April 2025, is upsetting to some viewers, which the channel takes note of and does not take lightly, it does not incite or promote GBV."
Murder Has Two Faces, a new true crime docuseries from ABC News Studios, premiered on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, on Hulu, examining the overlooked murder cases that have similarities to high-profile crimes to highlight media bias and inequality. Directed by Emmy Award winner Lisa Cortés and hosted by Robin Roberts, the show featured exclusive interviews and showed the social injustice compared to stories that have received national attention.
Netflix dropped a trailer for Power Moves with Shaquille O'Neal, a six-part documentary that will premiere on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The show will follow NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson attempt to rebrand and resurrect Reebok’s presence with sports culture and younger audiences.
Movistar+ will debut Pedro x Javis, a three-part docuseries by Los Javis celebrating filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, in June. The documentary will feature interviews with Almodóvar, with appearances by frequent collaborators like Penélope Cruz and live performances that inspired his films.
Netflix announced the renewal of Love On The Spectrum for season 4 and Million Dollar Secret a season 2.
Competition Series: Fox’s MasterChef has been renewed for a 15th season, returning to the network including hosts award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich, and James Beard Award nominee Tiffany Derry. MasterChef: Dynamic Duos will premiere this summer on Fox and the next day on Hulu, seeing pairings compete for a cash prize of $250,000, a trophy, and the title of MasterChef.
America’s Got Talent singer Alice Tan Ridley, the mother of Precious and American Horror Story actor Gabourey Sidibe, passed away at 72 on Friday, March 25, 2025.
Star Search has announced its reboot for Netflix to find the next big emerging performers in dance, music, comedy, and other kids’ acts to showcase their talents. The competition will showcase these emerging performers as they avoid being eliminated from the competition.
A Monopoly competition board game-inspired series will be produced and shown on Netflix after competitive bidding. The show will follow contestants as they form alliances and betray competitors through a capitalist mindset.
When the project was announced at CinemaCon in 2024, Hasbro Entertainment’s head of film Zev Foreman told a cheering crowd, “As one of the most iconic games in the world, Monopoly provides an incredible platform for storytelling opportunities. We are thrilled to have the unique vision of LuckyChap and Lionsgate alongside us to bring this historic piece of popular culture to the big screen.”
Netflix K-Content dropped a teaser for The Devil’s Plan: Death Room, unveiling a high-stakes competition series where contestants are involved in psychological challenges in a “prison” setting. The show will premiere on Netflix on Sunday, May 6, 2025, pushing players’ strategic thinking and resilience.
The BBC unveiled the Celebrity Traitors UK lineup, which includes singer/songwriter Cat Burns, actor and comedian Tameka Empson, actor and comedian Nick Mohammed, content creator Niko Omilana, and historian/filmmaker David Olusoga.
Netflix dropped a 10-episode competition series called Battle Camp featuring stars from the likes of Love Is Blind, Selling the OC, Too Hot to Handle, and other shows. Hosted by former American football player Taylor Lewan, the show sees Netflix stars competing for a $250,000 cash prize.
RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Star, co-host of Translation, and Drag Race: Philippines judge Jiggly Caliente has passed away at the age of 44. Bianca Castro had suffered from health setbacks, which included the loss of her right leg.
Celebrity Family Feud has been renewed for the 11th season, and Steve Harvey will return to host the show on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Trivial Pursuit will feature LeVar Burton as its host and has been picked up for a 30-episode second season for 2026.
Julie Pizzi announced during Variety’s FYC TV Fest that MTV’s The Challenge has been renewed for season 41, having fan-favorite veterans return to the show.
“We’re talking about what the future looks like, and we have some really good ideas,” Pizzi told Variety ahead of Season 40 about the future of the franchise. “We have to keep trying to outdo ourselves, and really keep trying to re-engage the audience. We have something really exciting up our sleeves that we’ve been working on with MTV. I feel like there’s something to look forward to.”
Big Brother Naija announced the return of physical auditions for season ten, where they were held in Lagos, Enugu, and Abuja on May 16 to 18, 2025. Applicants must be 21 years old and must register on the Africa Magic website to secure an audition slot and receive confirmation of their audition date.
Season 3 for the House of Villains was announced to be added to Peacock’s unscripted slate for 2025, seeing the show move from E! to Peacock. The series will be hosted by Joel McHale.
Big Brother 27 announced its biggest season ever, premiering on July 10, 2025, following a new group of contestants.
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Sports: Fremantle launched a sports hub, signing Owain Walbyoff to lead it, which will focus on unscripted documentaries and digital formats about sports. Fremantle Sports will not be pushing into live sports but sports shows, seeing Walbyoff looking to strike deals with rights holders and brands. Currently, Fremantle has produced shows such as All or Nothing, My Name is Francesco Totti, and Matildas: The World At Our Feet.
Fremantle CEO Jennifer Mullin said: “Expanding our sports capabilities is an exciting next step in our growth strategy, following the successful blueprint that has delivered continued growth across our Drama & Film and Documentaries pillars. We look forward to providing global audiences with compelling sports storytelling and sports formats that engage the passions and desires of fans around the world.”
Telemundo announced that it will be ramping up its sports and entertainment programming for the 2025-26 season through extensive coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, airing 104 matches in Spanish. The network will see the return of NBA games in Spanish through the NBA Telemundo partnership, including a weekly game of the week.
CNN Originals, with executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, and Mark Herzog, announced the return of the Emmy-nominated series Decades In Sports. Decades In Sports includes eight seasons covering the victories and defeats of athletes/rivalries, which include The Sixties, 1968: The Year That Changed America, The Seventies, The Eighties, The Nineties, The 2000s, The 2010s, The Movies, and Tis the Season: Holidays on Film.
“Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog have created many iconic series for CNN, and our audiences have shown a continuing interest in unpacking and reliving the nostalgia around specific cultural moments,” said Amy Entelis, executive vice president of talent, CNN Originals and creative development for CNN Worldwide. “We are excited to revitalize this CNN Original Series mainstay through the lens of sports, which commands such intense and widespread fandom.”
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Industry: Sharon Vuong officially joined NBC as head of the unscripted department after being the interim head. Vuong will permanently be the head of unscripted at NBC with the title EVP, Unscripted Programming, NBC.
Disney’s CEO, Bob Iger, announced that subscribers of ESPN will gain access to its upcoming streaming service, ESPN Flagship, in fall 2025. The program aims to bridge the gap between cable and streaming to grow its direct-to-consumer business and preserve the multichannel TV ecosystem.
If you are a subscriber of linear ESPN, you will automatically get what I know we’ve been referring to as ESPN Flagship,” said Disney CEO Bob Iger during an investor call Wednesday, referring to a new streaming service that is slated to launch by fall. Linear subscribers will still get access to many interactive features planned for the new service that will be made available via ESPN’s mobile app. “The plan would be to basically be somewhat agnostic from a subscriber perspective so that we can still do our best to preserve the multi-channel ecosystem, but at the same time, we obviously want to grow our DTC business,” he added.
Regular expert on Bargain Hunt, Ogheneochuko Ojiri, admitted and pleaded guilty to eight counts of terror under the Terrorism Act 2000 for failing to disclose business related to financing. Ojiri had failed to report a series of high-value art sales.
ESPN announced its new standalone streaming service, simply named ESPN, which will debut in September 2025 for $29.99 per month, offering access to all ESPN networks, including ESPN+, and will feature AI-personalized SportsCenter, fantasy leagues, and integrated betting.
“We kept coming back to our four letters,” ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a press briefing Tuesday at Disney’s New York headquarters. “There’s power in our name and there’s trust in our name.” Younger audiences, he added, “see us as a digital brand,” so executives opted for something “simple, straightforward, clear.”
NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios announced a multi-year creative partnership with Snoop Dogg and the Death Row Pictures production company.
Said Snoop: “Not everyone has the courage and vision to see what Death Row Pictures can bring to the table, but Donna and the NBCUniversal team have always understood, which is why I am proud to call NBCUniversal my new home. The Dogg has officially moved into the neighborhood, ya dig?”
New Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang looks to negotiate the renewal of Formula 1’s U.S. broadcast. For the U.S., ESPN holds the rights to Formula 1 through 2025, but Liberty Media is looking for a new media agreement for 2026.
“We’re obviously looking for a partner that can help us continue to grow the fan base. I believe we are in the U.S. still pretty early on. Especially when you compare against other U.S. domestic leagues, where we sit in the Pantheon, it’s pretty low, still. That means there’s a lot of headroom and it’s up to us to go out and capitalize on that,” Chang said.
Warner Bros. Discovery announced its 2025/2026 lineup, which features Family Recipe Showdown, a cooking competition show hosted by Octavia Spencer that showcases generational recipes and Southern traditions. Heart & Hustle: Houston on OWN follows a powerful group of Black women balancing family, work, ambition, and friendship in Houston, while 90 Day: Hunt For Love brings alums to Tulum for a romantic retreat.
