Next Food Network Star is Searching for Food Network’s Next Star!

the current season of Next Food Network Star is airing a really spectacular season right now, but the Food Network is already starting the search for the net 10 chefs to be part of the next season. The new season will air in 2010 and if it is anywhere near as exciting as this season, it will be a challenge you may want to take on! And don’t forget, the prize is your own show on the Food Network!

Casting locations will include:

Phoenix, AZ – Wednesday, July 8, 2009 from 10am-4pm
Embassy Suites Phoenix/Scottsdale
4415 East Paradise Village Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Chicago, IL – Sunday, July 12, 2009 from 10am-4pm
Affinia Chicago Hotel
166 East Superio, Chicago, IL 60611

Austin, TX – Friday, July 17, 2009 from 10am-4pm
Hyatt Regency Downtown
208 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704

San Francisco, CA – Sunday, July 26, 2009 from 10am-4pm
W San Francisco
181 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

New York, NY – Friday, July 31, 2009 from 10am-4pm
CBS
530 W. 57th Street, New York, NY 10019

Los Angeles, CA – Monday, August 10, 2009 from 10am-4pm
Saddle Ranch
8371 West Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069

San Diego, CA – Monday, August 17, 2009 from 12pm – 5pm
W San Diego
421 W. B Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Atlanta, GA – Monday, August 24, 2009 from 10am-4pm
W Atlanta Midtown
188 14th St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30361

Biggest Loser is Searching for Family Teams of Two

Family teams of two including parent/child, siblings, husbands-and-wives, couples, cousins and in-laws – are encouraged to apply for the new season of the Biggest Loser. The season that’s being cast will air in early 2010. (But don’t worry, we don’t have to wait that long to see more Biggest Loser, a new season airs in september 2009.)

Here are the open casting calls:

For those who are unable to attend a casting call, information on how to apply to the show is available on www.nbc.com/casting and www.thebiggestlosercasting.com.

RuPaul’s Drag Race is Looking for the Next Great Drag Queen

Gentlemen Start Your Engines… May the Best Woman Win!

After a great first season, RuPaul’s Drag Race is looking for more fabulous, talented and gorgeous drag queens from across the nation who are at least 21 years old to compete for the crown of America’s Next Drag Superstar.

RuPaul, the original "Supermodel of the World" is back for Season 2, and she is searching for the most outrageous, talented and stunningly gorgeous up-and-coming drag queens to compete in the ultimate battle for the crown.

Here’s how you can audition.

NBC is Casting Breakthrough with Tony Robbins

Inspirational speaker Tony Robbins will be the host of his own show featuring people with incredible stories, inspirational experiences and those who are ready for a change in their lives.

In an instant life can change:

• An accident
• An illness
• An injury
• A big mistake
• An act of violence

It’s all about how a person deals with the things that happen in life. That’s the part that makes the difference, and this show will bring us things to help us all learn about ourselves and how to face life’s bumps in the road…or life changing events.

Because of a tragic event or set of circumstances, incredible people may suddenly find themselves in crises. When that happens, Tony Robbins is the man who can help. He is a famed life strategist, an international star, bestselling author, philanthropist, adviser and inspirational speaker to Fortune 500 executives, sports professionals and world leaders.

Here’s how you can apply to be on the show or nominate someone you know.

TLC & Kelly Ripa are now casting female inventors

You know that you have that great idea and would love to be able to make it real. Don’t hesitate to try out for this show where your idea could just become a reality.

Milojo Productions is now casting women with fabulous ideas and great personalities from across America for a new series on TLC to help women inventors get their ideas off the ground and into American homes.

To get your brilliant product and a working prototype in front of the folks at TLC and Kelly Ripa be sure to get all the details here.

Have Fun & Good Luck!!

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I get lots of emails and questions about how to get cast on a reality show. First of all, I want to make sure you all know that I am not in any way involved in the casting process for any of the shows. I just report the casting calls.

But I still hear from reality fans all the time that tell me they tried out for their favorite show 5, 10 or more times and have never really been in the running. I also hear about reality stars that are cast when they are just walking in the mall or down the street. What’s up with that? I have my theory…bear with me.

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Being a HUGE reality show fan, I have come to notice the obvious thing about the cast of every reality show that has ever been successful. Think of the casts of the various seasons of your favorite reality shows and you’ll see that it holds true.

Every season, there is a very predictable mix of characters on the show. With almost no variation, these are the members of a reality show’s cast:

• There are at least one or two real jerks. You know them, they’re the people with no internal filter on what comes out of their mouth and they don’t care who they hurt to get the final prize.
• There’s always a whining cry-baby. I won’t name any names, but be honest; didn’t at least one former reality cast member pop into your head just now?
• There are always one or two “older” cast members
• Sometimes there’s the real brainiac in the cast…that can either endear them to the others, or it can alienate them.
• We usually see one or two gay cast members and some of various ethnicities. After all, it’s important that the cast represent their full audience demographics.
• A couple of what I call “Quirky” people. These are people that completely stand out in a crowd. You know them, they are either members of a heavy metal rock band, they twirl fire for a living, or they wear only tie-dye and work to help inner city youths. It has to be something that makes them very interesting and unique.
• Then, the rest of the cast consists of young, hot-looking people.

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No matter what the reality show (with the exception of the dating ones) this is the breakdown of the cast. We almost never see your average-looking, Midwestern, person-on-the-street type in the cast because frankly, that just isn’t interesting to watch on TV. We can all either look in the mirror, look around us at the grocery store or look anywhere else and see people like that. It’s just not good television.

So here’s my thought. If you look at the list above, and you aren’t in any of the categories, the chances of your being cast on a reality show are next to nil. I’m sorry to say it, but that’s the way it goes. People have to find something to watch that’s more interesting than their poker buddies or their Bridge club. Who would watch that?

So here’s my advice to you. If you don’t fit any of the unchangeable categories (like age, ethnicity, etc.) figure out your own “Hook.” It’s your particular thing that will make you more interesting and unique on the show. If you have a strange hobby or an unusual personality trait, be sure to highlight it. And make sure the casting people see it. You only have a few seconds to stand out from the rest of the herd in a casting call or on a DVD, so make it count.

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And having met and hung out with tons of reality stars over time, I can tell you that none of them are “wall flowers.” They all have big personalities and are outgoing and easy to talk to. They enjoy being in the limelight too. So if that’s you, be sure to play that up too.

Other than that, it’s a numbers game. We have all heard about the people who were going about their daily lives and were approached by casting people for reality shows. Yes, you guessed it. Those are the young hotties. They have to get their quota of those for the cast and often they don’t get enough of them through the regular avenues.

So there you have it. Figure out your own “hook”, be outgoing and self confident and work to make the biggest impression in the first few seconds. I don’t know if you will be cast on a show or not, but this will surely increase your odds.

There’s a well known quote, and I am at a loss for who originally said it, but it goes like this:

So be sure that you come, ready to play your own role in the drama/conflict.

Producers of Ghost Hunters seeking young, edgy psychic medium for new TV pilot!

The producers of Ghost Hunters are seeking a young, edgy, female psychic medium or sensitive for a new, unscripted TV pilot. You will be joining a team of mediums to investigate sites of paranormal activity using skills that the average paranormal investigator does not possess.

You must be outgoing, comfortable on camera, have a youthful or edgy style and be able to communicate your thoughts and feelings clearly. You may be located anywhere in the U.S., but you must be available for travel and filming during the last two weeks of April (16th - 30th).

If this is you, please email your name, location, contact information, a recent photo and a brief description of your skills/experience to: MediumProgram@gmail.com

Producers are waiting to hear from you today!

Good Luck!!

These are the reality shows that are currently casting:

• Top Chef 6 - Bravo
• Shear Genius - Bravo
• Bartender Wars - FLN
• Chopped - Food Network
• LA Ink - TLC
• Real Chance of Love 2 - VH1

Do you have what it takes to be the next Top Chef? Then be sure to apply for the sixth season of Top Chef and prove it!

The show is looking for chefs with a passion for food, creativity, a knowledge of cooking techniques and trends and oodles of charisma. Here’s where you can find out how to apply.

Calling all fabulous hair stylists! The third season of Bravo’s hit reality series, Shear Genius is looking for you! They’re looking for the hottest hairstyling experts to bring it for the series, so be sure to apply now!

Be sure to check out this page for the application and all the details of what to bring with you. Open casting calls for stylists interested in competing in the high-stakes hair-cutting competition series will be held in cities across the country starting this week:

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Top Chef 6 is Casting

Now that we are down to the final five on Top Chef New York, it’s time for Bravo to find the next set of Cheftestants for Top Chef 6. No word yet on where it will be held, but it’s sure to be another fabulous season! If you think you have what it takes to compete for the title of Top Chef, all the rules are on the Bravo site. And here are the dates and locations for the upcoming open casting calls:

Top Chef Season Six Casting Calls are as follows:

The Biggest Loser is Casting Again!

If you have watched each season of the Biggest Loser and told yourself that you’d love to be on the show and have Bob or Jillian kick your butt to help you lose weight, this just may be the chance you’ve waited for. That’s right, The Biggest Loser is casting again.

This show helps people not only lose weight and get into shape, it changes their lives. They learn to cook and eat healthy, avoid temptations and make forever changes that will help them stay fit the rest of their lives. You could be a part of it. The show is casting both individuals and teams of two. So whether you have a partner or want to go it alone on the show, get ready to try out. Here’s all the info you’ll need to try for the show.

Bravo is Casting Fashion Designers for a New Competition Series

Since Project Runway has moved to another channel, Bravo has created another new fashion design reality competition show to take its place. I’m expecting it to be a good one, since Bravo’s reality shows are almost always top notch! The new show will be called The Sew Off (working title) and is a new trend-setting fashion design show that will launch the next hot fashion designer!! If you think that’s you, be sure to check this out for the instructions to try out for the show.

Bobby Flay’s Grill It! is casting for season 2

Food Network is looking for big personality men and women to grill alongside Bobby Flay in season 2 of Grill It! If you love to experiment with burgers, seafood, ribs, fish, pork or poultry, and have the skills to prove it, be sure to check out this site for the details about how to apply.

Paris Hilton’s My New BFF is casting for a part deux

The first season of My New BFF was so crazy that Paris Hilton is coming back to find yet another new BFF. That’s hot! Here’s what the casting folks are looking for:

Do you long to strut into the world’s most elite hotspots without a care in the world except how fabulous you are? Ever wish the velvet ropes didn’t exclude you from the social circles of the A-List? How about the fantasy of jet setting around the world with the ultimate BFF, whose fierce style, charisma and star power is only matched by your own.

You can find out how to apply to be on the show here.

So You Think You Can Dance Still Holding Auditions!

If you want to knwo where and when you can audition for season 5 of So You Think YouCan Dance, be sure to check out all the details on DanceWatcher.com

America’s Got Talent is Casting!

They are doing it a bit differently than some of the other shows do it. They’re doing online video auditions. So get a video together and upload it! Season 4 is casting now. Be sure to go here for all the details about how to make and upload your file.

I Survived A Japanese Game Show - More Info About How to Audition!

Yesterday I let you know about casting for I Survived A Japanese Game Show, but now I found out about these open casting call dates for anyone wanting to try out for the show. Be sure to make it to one of them if you would rather try out in person:

I Survived a Japanese Gameshow Season 2 is Casting

If you watched the first season of this wacky, incredibly unique reality series and thought, “Hey! I could do that!” then here’s your chance! You need to have an adventurous spirit, be willing to go to Japan for filming for several weeks and be ready to be humiliated in wild physical challenges in front of a cheering/jeering studio audience. But what a wild adventure!!! If you think you’ve got what it takes to become the next Majide Champion and win $250,000, be sure to apply! You can find out all about how to apply here.

Wipeout Season 3 is Now Casting

Or, if your style is to undergo insane physical challenges but would rather stay in the US for filming, Wipeout may be just the right show for you. You seriously have to have a good sense of humor about yourself and be ready for anything, but it just may be your chance to compete to win $50,000 while conquering the world’s largest obstacle course. Find out how to apply here.