With only two months left in the Poolies season, it's time to take another look at how things are shaking out before the final ballots are released on June 1st. Here's your chance to agree or disagree with the chairman in order to give whatever show or character tickled your fancy this year a shot at glory. Next up are the reality awards along with a few others, let's take a look around the pool...
The Battle of the Network Stars Award For Best Reality Competition Series
Definites
Big Brother, Top Chef, Survivor, American Idol, The Amazing Race, and
The Sing Off. Nothing to see here folks. Keep moving.
In For Now
Bachelor Pad, Ultimate Catch, America’s Got Talent, and
The Bachelor. Sometimes I think about switching this award to only five nominees, but then I think about getting rid of one of the six above and realize that is not possible. With The Voice and X-Factor on the way, it seems even less possible.
The Terry Fator Award For Best Male Reality Competition Contestant
Definites
Enzo (Big Brother),
Hayden (Big Brother),
Richard Blais (Top Chef All-Stars),
Morgan (Top Chef Desserts), and
Phil Sheppard (Survivor Redemption Island). Morgan’s hatred of Zac, who you’ll find on the most hated list in a bit, was ultimately what made him a definite.
In For Now
Kevin (Top Chef),
Lane (Big Brother),
Jesse Kovacs (Bachelor Pad),
Zev and Justin (Amazing Race 18), and
Paul McDonald (American Idol). Unlike with the scripted series, there is a lot of time left for reality contestants to make their moves. No one is safe, but these five are even less safe.
Outside Looking In
Fabio (Survivor Nicaragua),
Mike Isabella (Top Chef All-Stars),
Boston Rob (Survivor Redemption Island),
Flight Time and Big Easy (Amazing Race 18),
David Good (Bachelor Pad), and
Jet and Cord (Amazing Race 18).
The Kellie Pickler Award For Best Female Reality Competition Contestant
Definites
Britney (Big Brother),
Tara (Ultimate Catch),
Brenda (Survivor Nicaragua), and
Natalie (Bachelor Pad). If you watched Big Brother, you’re voting Britney number one. If you didn’t, you should watch one episode, so that you will have reason to vote her number one.
In For Now
Lauren Alaina (American Idol),
Mallory (Amazing Race 18),
Danielle (Top Chef Just Desserts),
Amanda (Top Chef),
Haley Reinhart (American Idol), and
Ashley Underwood (Survivor Redemption Island). As always, this is a tough category to fill out, which causes me to think about adding judges and hosts to the category. Then I always nix that idea.
Outside Looking In
Monet (Big Brother),
Kelly (Top Chef),
Peyton (Bachelor Pad),
Nat and Kat (Amazing Race 17), and
Andrea Boehlke (Survivor Redemption Island). I don’t like any of these people.
The Crazy James Zinkand Award For the Reality Competition Contestant You Love to Hate
Definites
Rachel (Big Brother),
Ragan (Big Brother),
Zac (Top Chef Just Desserts),
Jane (Survivor Nicaragua), and
Gia (Bachelor Pad). The reality awards are worth it if only for this category. There are so many contestants that I can’t stand, but these five definitely took the cake over the course of the year for me.
In For Now
Alex (Top Chef),
Wes (Bachelor Pad),
NaOnka (Survivor Nicaragua),
Ralph (Survivor Redemption Island), and
Jacob Lusk (American Idol). Lots to hate on the most recent seasons of Survivor and American Idol. Give these guys time and they’ll make their way to the top.
Outside Looking In
James Durbin (American Idol),
Naima Adedapo (American Idol),
Brook and Claire (Amazing Race 17),
Carla Hall (Top Chef All Stars),
Margie and Luke (Amazing Race 18), and
Holly (Survivor Nicaragua). And there were more! Keep the hate coming.
The Johnny Carson Award For Best Late Night Host
In For Now
Jimmy Fallon
Joel McHale
Conan O'Brien
Daniel Tosh
Steven Colbert
Outside Looking In
Jon Stewart
David Letterman
Jay Leno
The Chris Farley Award For Best Sketch Performer
In For Now
Bill Hader
Fred Armisen
Kenan Thompson
Kristen Wiig
Jason Sudeikus
Outside Looking In
Jay Pharoah
Bobby Moynihan
Andy Samberg
The Flintstones Award For Best Animated Series
In For Now
Family Guy
South Park
The Ricky Gervais Show
The Simpsons
Archer
