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10:55pm Friday, January 13 on TV2

He famously turned down both the final women three years ago – will it be true love this time around for Brad when the series final of The Bachelor screens tonight on TV2?

The 30 women have been narrowed down to two, and have been whisked off to Cape Town, South Africa – the perfect place for a romantic proposal, or perhaps for another double rejection.

The girls will meet Brad’s family, who will tell him who they have concerns about, and who they feel would be a great fit into their family. With helicopter rides, swims in shark-infested waters, and Brad more confused than ever, the stage is set for another dramatic The Bachelor final.

Then, both final girls will reunite with Brad in a look back at their relationships with him and life after the final rose giving ceremony. At least one girl’s heart will be broken, but can broken hearts be mended?

Missed an episode of The Bachelor? Full episodes are available online. Go to tvnz.co.nz and click the Ondemand link.

10:25pm Friday, December 16 on TV2

It’s becoming time for The Bachelor to start settling down as the series heats up tonight on TV2.

Emotions are running high as Bachelor Brad makes visits to the four final girls’ hometowns. This is 38-year-old Brad’s second time as The Bachelor after he famously rejected both final girls a few seasons back. Will he find a wife this time, or is he destined to remain what the title of the show suggests?

The Bachelor takes a break next week for Christmas programming, but not before Brad breaks one Bachelorette’s heart at a rose-giving ceremony in New York.

Missed an episode of The Bachelor? Full episodes are available online. Go to tvnz.co.nz and click the Ondemand link.

8:30pm Friday, November 4 on TV2

Tension is rising and tempers flare as two of the women chasing commitment come to blows on TV2′s hit reality show The Bachelor tonight.

A private performance from hit band Train makes for a hot night with Brad and one lucky lady, but, jealousy explodes during the first group date. The ladies are fighting for the attention of former Bachelor bad-boy, Brad Womack who has returned to conquer his fears of commitment.

Womack – considered by many to be the most hated Bachelor in the series’ history for not choosing any of the women he met during his initial journey -has spent the last three years undergoing intensive therapy, which took him on a painful journey of self-discovery that led to personal revelations about his commitment issues.

Now he’s really ready to make a genuine commitment to a relationship, as he chooses from among 30 bachelorettes. But, will jealousy get the better of them and spoil their shot at love?

Missed an episode of The Bachelor? Full episodes are available online. Go to tvnz.co.nz and click the Ondemand link.

8:30pm Friday, October 28 on TV2

Former Bachelor bad-boy and heart-breaker Brad Womack is back to conquer his fears of commitment in the brand new season of The Bachelor.

Womack – considered by many to be the most hated Bachelor in the series’ history for not choosing any of the women he met during his initial journey – returns for another chance at love.

Womack has spent the last three years undergoing intensive therapy, which took him on a painful journey of self-discovery that led to personal revelations about his commitment issues.

Now he is really ready to make a genuine commitment to a relationship, as he chooses from among 30 bachelorettes. But will the bachelorettes, knowing Womack’s history, question his intentions and hold back, or will they open themselves to the possibility of falling in love?

This season’s highlights include a private concert by the hit band Train, a surprise serenade by the superstar singer Seal, romantic trips to Costa Rica and Anguilla and a spectacular trip to South Africa for seductive overnight dates and the emotional finale.

Last time, after refusing the two final bachelorettes, Womack found he wasn’t ready to commit to a relationship but had no idea why.

A media firestorm followed and viewers from across the country let him know what they were thinking. For the last three years, Womack has undergone intensive therapy, which took him on a painful journey of self-discovery that led to personal revelations about his commitment issues.

Delving deep into his family history and his unresolved feelings about his absent father, Womack was able to gain an understanding of why he would push people away as soon as they developed feelings for him.

In the meantime, Womack put his head down and worked – buying and selling three companies and building one from the ground up. He dated during this time, but hasn’t had a serious relationship.

This time, Womack is ready to let himself fall in love, find a wife and start a family. Missed an episode of The Bachelor?

Lopez “on the fence” over Idol return

Jennifer Lopez says she is “on the fence” about returning to American Idol as a judge next season. “I don’t know.,” she said. “I haven’t been forced to make a decision and I’m glad about that because honestly I’m very on the fence about it.”

Actors speak over “low-paying” acting jobs

Rob Lowe and Ed O’Neill have spoken at the recent Emmy Comedy Actor Roundtable where they admitted their frustration at low-paying acting jobs. Modern Family’s O’Neill said he turned down $40,000 for six weeks work with Al Pacino because the pay was too low.

Rugby player to play the bachelor

Welsh rugby player Gavin Henson will feature in the new UK version of The Bachelor set to kick off later in the year. Henson is no stranger to reality TV after appearing in several shows last year.

Marin joins Schneider’s pilot

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Sons of Anarchy aquires McKinnon

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Seacrest named most powerful reality figure

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New reality project

Former Bachelor Jake Pavelka and Hills cast member Heidi Montag have reportedly teamed up for a new reality project. Montag wrote on Twitter:  ”Filming’s been great so far. Can’t wait to show you all the new show! People keep asking what my new show is about. I say – imagine if Chekhov & Tolstoy wrote for reality TV.”

Conrad to pen more books

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30 Rock not ending in 2012

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Being Human given fourth season

BBC series Being Human has been commissioned for a fourth season by its network. The supernatural series, which screens here on Prime, will return for a further eight 60-minute episodes.

Larry King to join Daily Show?

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Benz lands pilot role

No Ordinary Family actress Julie Benz has joined the cast of an upcoming pilot for American network CBS. Benz’s No Ordinary Family co-star Michael Chiklis has also joined a pilot project, fuelling speculation the supernatural series will not be renewed for a second season.

Bachelor, Bachelorette renewed

The Bachelor and The Bachelorette have both been renewed for more seasons in the US, with the former coming back for a 16th run while the latter will mark its seventh season later this year.

Mixed reviews for Warnie debut

Critics and fans alike have given Shane Warne a mixed reception following his debut as a chat show host in Australia. The former cricketer’s new series Warnie, which will premiere here in NZ on Prime early next month, pulled an average audience for his first up effort which included interviews with Coldplay’s Chris Martin, media mogul James Packer and former Aussie cricketing great Merv Hughes.

NZ-bound Sherlock picks up craft and design awards

TV One-bound BBC series Sherlock has picked up three awards at the recent Royal Television Society’s Craft and Design Awards for its picture enhancement effects, editing and title music. Doctor Who claimed the digital effects award and C4 series Misfits picked up prizes for sound and special effects.

Former Bachelor returns to day job

Former Bachelor contestant Jake Pavelka has returned to his airline job after attempting to break into the acting world following his stint on the reality dating show. Pavelka, who featured on the recent series on TV2 in NZ, has returned to his job as a commercial pilot in Dallas.

Shortland Street Fan Awards get underway

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MTV announces US version of The Inbetweeners

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Old Bachelor gets another shot

The next season of The Bachelor will uses a Bachelor who has already blown his shot at on-screen love. The producers of the reality show have decided upon season 11 Bachelor Brad Womack to return for another shot at finding a wife. Back in 2007, Womack controversially decided to choose neither of his final two women on the show’s finale.

The O.C. duo to work on new series

The O.C.’s Rachel Bilson will reunite with the show’s creator Josh Schwartz on a new pilot which has been picked up by NBC. Unfortunately it looks as though the project is following The Ghost Whisperer and centring on a young woman who communicated with the dead.

Australia’s Next Top Model fail

A massive blunder of the season finale of Australia’s Next Top Model across the ditch has seen the show’s host crown the wrong contestant the winner during a live finale. Host Sarah Murdoch announced the wrong winner, who preceded to begin her thank-you speech, before Murdoch received the correct info in her earpiece and was forced to awkwardly make the correction.