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The brothers are facing relationship dramas, family beef and serious business struggles during Season 2 of The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys. When the show returns June 30 on Bravo, they face an uphill financial battle to keep the Missouri farm afloat with mounting debt and an impending $6 million payment looming. Patriarch Steve McBee faces 30 years without parole for crop insurance fraud after an FBI investigation This has put immense weight on sons including eldest Steven McBee Jr., Cole and Jesse to keep from halting operations. A power struggle emerges between Steven and Cole on who should run things.  Outside the ranch rumblings, Steven and on-and-off girlfriend Calah Jackson contemplate their future. Ever since meeting on Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer, the two have been unable to land on solid ground. Meanwhile, Cole is gearing up to become a father with pregnant girlfriend Kacie Adkison and Jesse and Alli Ventresca...

Temptation Island is officially returning for Season 2, and while I’m excited, there’s one question that keeps on lingering in my mind. How is the show ever going to work without Mark L. Walberg? He has done a lot for the reality show over the years with his remarkable hosting.

Walberg isn’t just the guy who introduces challenges or wraps up episodes, but he’s the heart of Temptation Island. No matter how wild things get, he knows how to bring depth and empathy into situations. That’s rare, and while everyone is tuned in for the drama, it’s actually Walberg who keeps us coming back.

Can Temptation Island really work without Mark L. Walberg?

Let’s be real – Temptation Island has all the necessary ingredients of a messy dating show. It has couples on the rocks, single people looking for love (or fun), and enough drama to fill your group chat.

Joe Millionaire was Fox’s answer to ABC’s reality show, The Bachelor. The Fox featured twenty single women who flew to France to win the affection of a handsome American man they believed to be worth $50 million. However, the twist was that the man, Evan Marriott, was actually a 28-year-old heavy equipment operator. Two decades after airing, a producer expressed regret over the show. Keep reading to find out why.

Joe Millionaire Producer Expresses Regret Over Show

The show was popular and ran for two seasons. The first season threw Evan Marriott into the public unprepared for fame. After the show, he returned to a private life and started his own construction company. One of the contestants, Sarah Kozer, appeared on another reality show before leaving the spotlight. The winners of the first season, Evan and Zora Andrich, broke up soon after the show.

‘Joe Millionaire’ Evan Marriott/Credit:...

As if the beauty pageant-style dating special Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire wasn’t controversial enough when it aired in 2000, Fox went even further with Joe Millionaire. The series followed in 2003 and compounded the hidden identity element of its spiritual predecessor with an outright lie. The women here would again compete with one another for the heart of a millionaire while living in a luxurious French chateau — only, the guy they were vying for wasn’t rich, even though he actively participated in that lie all season long. In Tuesday’s (September 24) latest episode of Dark Side of Reality TV, several former contestants — winner Zora Sabrina, along with Melissa Michael, Allison Ball, and Amanda Garcia — and casting producer Dawn George open up about how truly wild their experiences were and what audiences didn’t know about the show. Here are the most bizarre revelations in the special. 1. The contestants...

On Tuesday September 24 2024, Vice broadcasts Dark Side of Reality TV!

Joe Millionaire Season 1 Episode 3 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode titled “Joe Millionaire” of *Dark Side of Reality TV* on Vice delves into the intriguing world of reality television and its impact on participants. This episode focuses on a controversial show where twenty women are led to believe that their potential suitor is a millionaire. The premise sets the stage for drama and deception, as the contestants are made to appear as gold diggers in front of an audience of 70 million viewers.

As the episode unfolds, it examines the psychological effects of such manipulation on the participants. Viewers will get an inside look at the challenges faced by the women as they navigate the complexities of love, trust, and competition. The narrative raises important questions about authenticity and the lengths to which people will go for fame and fortune.

Through interviews and behind-the-scenes insights,...

The Dark Side of Reality TV uncovers the deception behind Joe Millionaire, an American reality TV series that fooled twenty women into believing they were vying for the affection of a millionaire bachelor. In reality, the man was a working-class “average Joe,” and the women were unwittingly portrayed as gold diggers to an audience of […]

Dark Side of Reality TV: Joe Millionaire...

In the upcoming episode of “Dark Side of Reality TV,” titled “Joe Millionaire,” viewers will get a closer look at the controversial reality show that shocked audiences. This episode, airing on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on Vice, dives deep into the deception faced by twenty women who believed they were competing for the affection of a wealthy bachelor. Instead, they find themselves caught in a web of lies, questioning their motives and the nature of reality television.

As the episode unfolds, it reveals how these women, drawn in by the allure of riches, were manipulated for the entertainment of millions. The show aired to an audience of 70 million, showcasing not only the glitz and glamour but also the harsh realities of being labeled as gold diggers. The narrative explores the emotional impact on the contestants and the ethical dilemmas of reality TV production.

“Joe Millionaire” serves as a cautionary...

Reality TV might be commonplace nowadays, but the early 2000s is where it really took off. Shows like Survivor and Fear Factor took the world by storm, and pretty soon every network on TV was racing to get their own reality shows on the air especially Fox. While Fox viewers might think of American Idol or one of Gordon Ramsay's shows when they think of its reality programming, there is one show that's completely flown under the cultural radar: Joe Millionaire. Joe Millionaire was best known for its unique premise, but also for constantly obscuring the truth from its contestants. Even the very premise of the show was a lie!

Reality TV has seen successes like Survivor, The Bachelor, and Love Island, but not all shows hit the mark. I Wanna Marry "Harry" was a failed attempt at fooling contestants into thinking they were vying for Prince Harry. Contestant Kimberly Birch exposed disturbing behind-the-scenes manipulation tactics used on the show.

Reality TV has spewed out some of the most entertaining shows. For fans who like competitive shows like Survivor, will also find The Amazing Race and Hell's Kitchen just as thrilling. People interested in strangers falling in love and dating shows undoubtedly tune in to The Bachelor franchise or sexier shows like Love Island and Too Hot To Handle. All these shows have been major hits for their networks, delivering season after season.

Not all reality TV shows can be as great as the few mentioned above. Several shows have been axed after one season or even a couple of...

Jeff Probst has played a critical role in Survivor's success, changing television forever in the early 2000s. The Survivor: Borneo finale was watched by over 50 million people, almost rivaling the viewership of the Friends' finale. Jeff's transition to showrunner set a new precedent for reality TV hosts, paving the way for future opportunities.

Ever since Survivor first premiered, one person, host Jeff Probst, has seen as the face of the show. As a result, Jeff has dealt with some backlash over the years. For example, fans weren't impressed that Jeff let Jimmy Fallon influence the worst Survivor season and Rupert Boneham claimed Jeff had corrupted the show.

On the other hand, fans all agree that Survivor has aired a slew of seasons that were great under Jeff's watchful eyes. Here are a few more reasons why Jeff is the most important reality TV host in reality TV history.

Jeff...

It seems inconceivable in an age when every facet of Prince Harry’s celebrity marriage and Shakespearean sibling rivalry is meticulously scrutinized by every man and his corgi, but 10 years ago, there were apparently a dozen young American women who couldn’t pick Prince Harry out of a line-up.

That’s what the 2010s’ most intelligence-insulting reality show “I Wanna Marry Harry” — the lone season of which concluded June 11, 2014 — expected us to believe anyway. Never mind that the self-proclaimed ‘spare’ was then third in line to the throne and, thanks to his penchant for playing strip billiards in Las Vegas hotels, a long-running tabloid favorite. Just recruit a vague posh boy lookalike, dye his hair ginger, and provide a crash course in etiquette and croquet, and voila, no aspiring princess would be any the wiser.

The eight-part Fox original was essentially an aristocratic take on “Joe Millionaire,” arguably the genesis...

Steven and Calah from Joe Millionaire are still going strong amidst their ups and downs. Steve started dating Annie post-breakup but ended up rekindling his relationship with Calah. Steve's father was initially skeptical but now acknowledges that Steve and Calah have improved. Total character count:

The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys stars Steven McBee Jr. and his girlfriend, Calah Jackson, who met on the reality show Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer, which aired in January 2022. The reality series offers viewers a look inside the high-stakes world of farming and ranching. The show takes place at the McBee Farm and Cattle company in rural Missouri, which the senior Steve McBee founded in 1988. The show chronicles the ranch trying to secure an investment from a venture capital firm. If the investment isn't secured, the ranch will fail and they will lose the farm.

Often overshadowing the farm's business-related issues is Steve and Calah's tumultuous relationship.

Just when you thought you had seen the last of Joe Millionaire: For Richer Or Poorer stars Steven McBee and Calah Jackson, they show up on a new reality television show. This new reality show features Steven McBee, his father and four brothers. It also featured the girlfriends of the five men and all the drama their relationships encounter.

The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys

The name of the new series starring Steven McBee and Calah Jackson is The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys. It features Steve McBee, Steven McBee’s father. Along with the father and son, three other family members are intricate parts of the reality show’s cast. Cole, Jesse and Brayden are Steven McBee’s three brothers.

The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys chronicles the lives of the McBee men, their relationships as well as the family business. The family business is cattle ranch and farm.

It’s make or break for McBee Farm and Cattle on the new docuseries The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys. This new reality series centers on patriarch Steve McBee and his four sons Steven Jr. (Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer), Jesse, Cole, and Brayden as they run the family biz together. A venture capital firm deal of more than $100 million could transform them into a billion-dollar business or their high-stakes approach could lead them into financial ruin under a mountain of debt. Cameras also capture the dynamic between the brothers who are working to impress their dad in hopes they’ll be next in line to run the company. Outside farming and ranching, Steve, a recent divorcé, has gotten back in the saddle of dating. However, things get a little dicey with one of the women being Galyna, McBee’s CFO. And we haven’t even begun discussing his kids’ love lives.

Yellowstone is coming to an end, and it's not only Paramount who will suffer.

As the key to Yellowstone streaming, Peacock loses a golden goose, too.

What better way than to introduce a real-live ranch family who, like the Duttons, are fighting for their future in a dying world?

Peacock has announced a new original unscripted series, The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys.  

The series, from Jeff Jenkins Productions, follows patriarch Steve McBee, the hard-working founder of the family business, and his four sons:

Steven Jr. the business-minded heir apparent; Cole, the underdog who works hard in the field; Jesse the quiet cowboy, and Brayden, who has the least interest in farming. 

The docuseries reveals the high-stakes world of farming and ranching in rural Missouri and what it takes to be a real American cowboy.

Viewers will also get a behind-the-scenes look into a family dynasty and the sibling rivalry...

Mike Darnell has stepped down from his role as President of Unscripted Television at Warner Bros. after a decade at the studio, he announced in a statement Thursday.

“Letting yourself go is always difficult… I took a deep breath, called myself on Zoom and told myself it was time to leave,” he wrote. “I took it surprisingly well. Actually, Channing approached me a couple of months ago, and although I was given the opportunity to stay… it would have meant more changes for both my personal deal and to the general structure of the division.

Darnell added that “a couple of new ventures have come my way” during the discussions, but “even so, deciding to leave was difficult.”

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In his 10 years at the studio, Darnell oversaw programming like “The Voice” and the “Bachelor” franchise.

The dark prince of the unscripted world is plotting his next chapter: Mike Darnell is exiting Warner Bros. Television Group after a decade with the studio, a move he decided to make after a restructuring would have altered his role at the company. Darnell, who had served as president of unscripted television for Warner Bros., and Warner Bros. Television Group chairman/CEO Channing Dungey were set to announce the change on Thursday.

As part of the new structure, Darnell won’t be replaced; instead, the alternative and unscripted divisions that reported to Darnell will now report directly to Dungey. Darnell had a year left in his current contract with the studio.

“Letting yourself go is always difficult…I took a deep breath, called myself on Zoom and told myself it was time to leave,” Darnell said in a statement, in his usual unique style. “I took it surprisingly well,” he quipped.

For nearly four decades, the Big Three networks dominated television, with any attempts at a fourth competitor quickly trounced. However, on October 9, 1986, a fourth network launched and steadily gained affiliates by offering innovative programming, often appealing to a younger demographic.

Fox has been the most successful network beyond the Big Three, despite a somewhat shaky beginning. The network launched with a short-lived late night talk show initially hosted by Joan Rivers, “The Late Show.” Then, beginning in April 1987, Fox gradually rolled out original primetime programming, starting with Sunday night premieres of two shows whose concepts were new to regular network programming. “Married. . .with Children” brought raunch to the family sitcom genre, raising the ire of conservative watchdog groups to the point that demands were made for a boycott; ironically, this actually brought attention to the series, and it achieved a whole new level of success. “The Tracey Ullman Show” delivered...

Jonnie Davis is leaving ABC Signature.

Davis has been President of the Disney-owned studio since 2019.

He said it has been a “privilege” to work on shows such as ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, FX’s Fleishman Is In Trouble and Hulu’s This Fool.

The move, however, is not a precursor to merging ABC Signature and 20th Television and, despite a multitude of rumors, they will continue to operate as two separate divisions. The company is currently searching for a replacement for Davis.

Davis’ departure is a surprise given how close he has been to Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Dana Walden.

When he moved from 20th Television to ABC Signature, he was able to lure a handful of big-name talents across with him include Drew Goddard and Octavia Spencer.

Davis took over the role of President of ABC Studios in July 2019, four months after Disney’s $71.3B of key Fox assets and...

ABC Signature president Jonnie Davis is exiting his role at the studio, Variety has learned.

The announcement was made by Davis and Eric Schrier, president of Disney Television Studios and Global Original Television Strategy, in separate notes to the studio’s staff.

“I’m forever grateful to Dana Walden and Eric Schrier for the wonderful opportunity to lead this world-class studio,” Davis wrote. “And while I will, of course, miss this outstanding team, after doing this job for over 20 years, I’m looking forward to figuring out my next creative challenge.”

No immediate replacement for Davis is being named at this time. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, there are no plans to merge ABC Signature with 20th Television and they will continue to operate as separate entities.

“Not only has Jonnie been an incredibly valued colleague, he has also served as a fantastic creative partner, collaborator and friend to so many,...

At the end of Fox’s “Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer,” Steven McBee and Kurt Sowers walked away with love — or so it seemed. McBee chose Calah Jackson on the finale, and the pair are still going strong nearly four months later. Sowers, on the other hand, chose Amanda Pace, and while they tried to date when the show wrapped in October, they broke up during the first week of December.

“Things are just a lot different when you are dating in the real world. It’s difficult to hang out and stuff. We snuck around and hung out a little bit, and I just think we both realized after the show we’re not really a good fit for each other,” he tells Variety. “We have very different lives, I think, in general, and our futures look a little bit different.”

Below, Sowers opens up about his up...

Please note: This article contains spoilers for Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer's season finale!

The men will be discussing their journey and talking about love, so if you're not ready to hear what they have to say, please return when you've seen the show.

This is your last warning! Everyone else? Let's get started!

What a wild ride that was!

Fox's reimagination of Joe Millionaire with the Richer or Poorer edition switched things up in a very satisfying way.

While the original run of the franchise featured one man who was not a millionaire, trying to pull off that kind of secret in 2022 just wouldn't fly.

It's too easy to spoil secrets in this interconnected world of social media and influencers, which we watched unfold on the show when Steven realized he followed one of the contestants!

Instead, Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer introduced a concept much easier to follow.

The truth is out! The leading men of Fox‘s Joe Millionaire revival For Richer or Poorer have each found “the one,” revealing their true identities to their new partners during the Season 1 finale on March 10. Millionaire Steven McBee was searching for someone who would love him for his heart, not his bank account. Lucky for him, he found that partner in his now-girlfriend, Calah Jackson, who, after being torn between him and fellow “Joe” Kurt Sowers happily accepted his promise ring. Now living together in Steven’s hometown of Gallatin, Missouri, the happy couple dished about their Joe Millionaire journey in a chat with TV Insider, looking back at their ups and downs, off-camera moments, and how they each knew the other was the right one. First and foremost, congratulations! How has life post-show been treating you so far? Are you excited to be moving in together? Steven McBee:...

Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not watched “Dates, Decisions, and Dollar Amount Revealed,” the March 10 finale of “Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer.”

Which woman hit the jackpot? During Thursday’s final episode of Fox’s “Joe Millionaire” reboot, Kurt Sowers and Steven McBee both had to choose which woman they wanted to continue a relationship with outside of the show.

Going into the finale, millionaire Steven narrowed it down to Calah and Annie, while Kurt was torn between Amanda and Carolyn. Not only did the women not know which of them the men would choose, they also didn’t know which man was the millionaire.

The men then had final dates — all of which made things even more confusing. During the day, Steven spent the afternoon paddle boarding with Annie, and the evening cooking with Calah — both of which went perfectly. Meanwhile, Kurt played tennis with...

It has all come down to this!!

Tonight is the big night when two men choose the potential love of their lives. One man is a millionaire. The other is an ordinary joe.

Will either of them find the love they're seeking?

We've got an exclusive clip of Kurt Sowers getting close to one of his remaining two main squeezes.

Kurt was drawn to Carolyn immediately upon her arrival.

It's almost a primal urge, and he's unable to pull away, even if he wanted to.

Wanting to wasn't a possibility until Kurt opened himself to Amanda, the bubbly blonde, his avocado.

With that development, Kurt found himself torn. He wasn't the only one.

Carolyn turned up the heat, hoping to secure a commitment from Kurt.

Amanda, meanwhile, pulled back, afraid to fully commit to a guy who might be choosing another.

It's not easy to imagine being in their positions.

The Law & Order revival got off to a winning start last week, but the series took a massive dip in its second week.

Law & Order: Season 21 Episode 2 had 4.3 million total viewers and a 0.4 rating.

A week ago, the series returned after a lengthy hiatus with 5.8 million viewers and a 0.7 rating -- helping it tie for the top spot on the night.

NBC probably expected a better hold week-to-week, but we'll need to wait to see how the show holds up in the coming weeks.

More people could have caught it on streaming this week, so time will tell.

Law & Order: Svu (4.4 million/0.6 rating) inched down a tenth, while Law & Order: Organized Crime was steady at 3.1 million viewers and a 0.5 rating.

ABC's Station 19 (4.3 million/0.6 rating) and Grey's Anatomy (3.8 million/0.6 rating) were down a bit from their midseason launches, while Big Sky (2.3 million/0.3 rating) was steady.

The...

In the latest TV show ratings, NBC’s Law & Order revival this Thursday drew 4.3 million total viewers and a 0.4 demo rating, down 26 and 43 percent from its premiere; read recap.

Leading out of that, Svu (4.4 mil/0.6) dipped but still landed in a four-way tie for the nightly demo win, while Oc (3.1 mil/0.5) was steady.

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Primetime on Thursday was all about TV’s long-running dramas, as NBC’s Law & Order and Law & Order: Svu duked it out against ABC’s first Station 19-Grey’s Anatomy crossover event of 2022.

Per fast affiliates, the long-awaited return of Law & Order proper, Station 19, Law & Order: Svu and Grey’s Anatomy all tied for the night’s highest demo rating. Law & Order returned to NBC after nearly 12 years, earning a 0.7 rating in the 18-49 demo and 5.54 million viewers, with the 21st season of the long-running drama series welcoming back original cast members Sam Waterson and Anthony Anderson. In the same hour, Station 19 returned to pick things up from Grey’s midseason cliffhanger (literally). The ABC drama was up from its midseason finale in December

Following the excitement of the first primetime hour, Law & Order: Svu was up from its last pre-Olympics...

Law & Order returned to NBC Thursday night, and the numbers were decent.

The highly anticipated revival kicked off with 5.5 million total viewers and a 0.7 rating.

The series titled Station 19 (4.8 million/0.7 rating) for the demo win in the slot.

Law & Order Svu (5 million/0.7 rating) and Law & Order: Organized Crime (3.4 million/0.5 rating) were both solid for NBC.

Grey's Anatomy returned on the up side, with 4.4 million/0.7 rating.

Big Sky closed out ABC's night with 2.5 million viewers and a 0.3 rating.

The series is not holding up well this season.

Over on CBS, Young Sheldon (6.8 million/0.6 rating), United States of Al (4.9 million/0.4 rating), B Positive (4.4 million/0.4 rating), Ghosts (5.6 million/0.5 rating), and Bull (4.3 million/0.4 rating) were all on par with their season averages.

Legacies returned from a lengthy hiatus on The CW with 291,000 viewers and a 0.1 rating.

Could The Vampire Diaries universe end this season? Quite possibly.

Fox's Joe Millionaire (1.4 million...

Dun-dun! In the latest TV show ratings, the Season 21 premiere of NBC’s revived Law & Order drew 5.5 million total viewers — Thursday’s third-largest audience — and a 0.7 rating, tying Svu and two others for the nightly demo win. It also handily improved on time slot predecessor Blacklist‘s averages (3.1 mil/0.4).

TVLine readers gave the premiere an average grade of “B”; read recap. And because someone will wonder: L&o‘s 2010 series finale did 7.6 mil/1.9.

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In the latest TV ratings, NBC’s primetime Thursday coverage of the Winter Olympics — the women’s figure skating free skate included — averaged 7.4 million total viewers, up 21 percent from Wednesday’s audience low for the Beijing games.

ABC’s latest round of the Jeopardy! College Championship Tournament led the rest of Thursday’s TV pack, matching its second-largest audience thus far (4.6 mil) and tying its demo high (with a 0.6 rating).

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In the latest TV show ratings, ABC’s Jeopardy! National College Championship on Thursday drew 4.3 million total viewers and a 0.6 rating — up a tick in the demo from the night prior and leading all non-Olympics fare.

Leading out of Jeop!, the NFL Honors averaged 2.3 mil and a 0.4.

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NBC’s primetime broadcast coverage of the Beijing Winter Olympics Day 7 averaged 9.9 million viewers and a 1.9 demo rating.

Of Thursday’s only other fresh programming,...

Double the men means double the fun! Halfway through the first season of Fox’s Joe Millionaire revival For Richer or Poorer, leading men Steven McBee and Kurt Sowers continue to get one step closer to finding “the One,” but not without facing some challenges along the way. With only a handful of episodes left until the women find out the bachelors’ true identities (and bank account amounts), things at Lakeshore Manor are heating up as connections grow deeper and drama is brewed. Are Steven and Kurt sure the ladies are falling in love for the right reasons? The duo dished on everything Joe Millionaire in a chat with TV Insider, from joining the series as reality TV newbies to difficult eliminations to their fan-favorite bromance. Find out what’s still to come this season down below! How did you both become involved with the show? Were you familiar with the original Joe Millionaire?...

Thursday, February 4, 2022 ratings -- New episodes: Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer, Call Me Kat, Pivoting, and Big Brother: Celebrity Edition. Specials: Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens and Soul of a Nation Presents: X/onerated. Reruns: Legacies, Walker, Promised Land, Young Sheldon, Ghosts, and Bull.

Note: These are the finals, not the usual fast affiliates.

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In the latest TV ratings, NBC’s primetime broadcast coverage of the first day of the Beijing Winter Olympics averaged 7.7 million total viewers and a 1.3 demo rating, easily leading Thursday in both measures.

Among the Winter Games’ challengers:

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CBS | Celebrity Big Brother drew 2.7 mil and a 0.5.

Fox | Joe Millionaire (1.7 mil/0.3), Call Me Kat (1.8 mil/0.3) and Pivoting (1.2 mil/0.2) each added a few eyeballs while steady in the demo.

ABC | Black History Month-themed...

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Airing on the Fox television network, the Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer TV show is a variation on the Joe Millionaire program which aired for two seasons in 2003. This version of the reality series features two incredible single men as they meet various prospective mates. One's a millionaire while the other is definitely not. More than a dozen women...

In the latest, Nielsen-delayed TV show ratings, CBS’ Young Sheldon led Thursday, Jan. 27 in both measures, while Fox’s lineup hit audience lows.

Young Sheldon drew 7.7 million total viewers and a 0.7 demo rating, ticking down week-to-week but still easily topping Thursday. United States of Al (5.6 mil/0.5) and a double pump of B Positive (5 mil/0.5, 4.7 mil/0.5) were all steady.

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The first incarnation of Joe Millionaire aired nearly 20 years ago and lasted for two seasons. How will the new Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer series perform in the ratings? Will it be cancelled or renewed for season two and beyond? Stay tuned.

A dating reality series, the Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer TV show is a variation on the Joe Millionaire program which aired for two seasons in 2003. This version features two incredible single men as they meet various prospective mates. One's a millionaire while the other is definitely not. More than a dozen women will date both of them, but they'll have no idea which Joe is rich. As love connections are made and each guy finds his perfect match, the women must ask themselves what is more important... love or money? The "Joes"...

Which guy is a winner in the first season of the Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer TV show on Fox? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Joe Millionaire is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer here.

A Fox dating reality series, the Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer TV show is a variation on the Joe Millionaire program which aired for two seasons in 2003. This version features two incredible single men as they meet various prospective mates. One's a millionaire while the other is...

Things are getting competitive on Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer as the women fight for Kurt’s attention in the latest episode, “Campfire, Cuddles, S’more Drama.” Most of the drama surrounds Carolyn’s jealousy of Amanda and Kurt’s bonding as teased in the exclusive first look clip, above. “I’m annoyed right now in this moment at the thought of Kurt willing to throw away a very special thing like the connection that we have,” Carolyn says in the sneak peek. (Credit: Fox) Why is she so annoyed? Because to her, “Kurt and Amanda, their connection it’s not really real, and it’s kind of sad,” according to Carolyn. The observation takes place on a group camping trip as Amanda and Kurt sit, chat, and laugh together on the sidelines while other girls play a game of cornhole. Despite Carolyn’s opinion on the matter,...

In the latest TV show ratings, The CW’s Walker this Thursday drew 1.11 million total viewers — marking a season high — and a 0.14 demo rating (up 27 percent week-to-week).

Over on CBS, Young Sheldon (7.8 mil/0.8), United States of Al (5.4 mil/0.5), Ghosts (6.5 mil/0.7) and B Positive (4.9 mil/0.5) all are on track to again hit season highs in audience, while Sheldon and Ghosts respectively hit and tied season highs in the demo. Bull (4.5 mil/0.4) was steady in the wake of its cancellation news.

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Yikes, things aren't looking too good for one of the Joes. Things are heating up on Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer and not in a good way. In an E! News exclusive preview for episode three, the girls question whether or not Kurt's kiss with one of the women was genuine.  "So obviously now we're in, like, an awkward situation," Amanda says to Kurt in the clip. "Do you want to be open?"  "Yeah, we can be open," Kurt responds. "Let's be open. We're all here together."  Refusing to back down, the 28-year-old fashion designer demands the truth from Kurt, noting, "So we just need to feel how you're feeling. If you feel...

CBS had yet another exciting Thursday as Young Sheldon nabbed its latest primetime win.

Once again sitting comfortably at the top of Thursday primetime, the CBS prequel series earned a 0.7 rating in the 18-49 demo and 7.41 million viewers, per fast affiliates. Young Sheldon‘s latest was up from last week’s return in audience and stayed steady in demo rating. Just like last week, Young Sheldon bested The Blacklist, Women of the Movement, Joe Millionaire and Walker.

Ghosts returned nearing season-high viewership. While the new CBS comedy bested Law & Order: Svu in viewers, the two titles tied in demo rating, as they did the previous week. Also part of CBS’ comedy slate were United States of Al and B Positive. The first was stable while the other ticked up slightly in the demo.

Joe Millionaire and Call Me Kat were both Fox’s highest-rated programs.

Fox's revamped Thursday night line-up is not performing well.

The second week of Joe Millionaire managed 1.6 million total viewers and a 0.3 rating -- down a bit vs. last week's final numbers.

Call Me Kat settled into its regularly scheduled slot with 1.5 million total viewers and a 0.3 rating, marking series lows for the Mayim Bialik-fronted comedy.

Pivoting followed with an embarrassing 1 million total viewers and a 0.2 rating.

The two Fox comedies were well behind competing CBS comedies Ghosts (6.3 million/0.6 rating) and B Positive (4.8 million/0.5 rating)

Elsewhere on the night for CBS, Young Sheldon managed 7.4 million total viewers and a 0.7 rating.

United States of Al (4.8 million/0.5 rating) and Bull (4.4 million/0.4 rating) were both steady.

Walker returned from it holiday hiatus with 994,000 viewers and a 0.1 rating.

Over on NBC, The Blacklist (3.3 million/0.4 rating), Law & Order: Svu (4.1 million/0.6 rating), and Organized Crime (3.2 million/0.5 rating) were all steady.

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In the latest TV show ratings, CBS’ Young Sheldon (with 7.4 million total viewers and a 0.7 demo rating) and Ghosts (6.3 mil/0.6) are both on track for new season highs in audience (pending Nielsen finals). United States of Al (5.3 mil/0.5), B Positive (4.8 mil/0.5) and Bull (4.4 mil/0.4) were all steady.

Fox’s Joe Millionaire (1.6 mil/0.3) dipped from its premiere. Following Sunday’s NFL-boosted season opener, Call Me Kat (1.5 mil/0.3) fell to series lows, while Pivoting‘s second episode drew… 990K and a 0.2.

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Fox's Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer is heating up.

The dating series continues Thursdays at 8/7c, and TV Fanatic has an exclusive first look at the next episode.

Kurt and Carolyn indulge in a one-on-one date in the exciting video, and it's clear their connection burns bright.

Carolyn sees a bright future with Kurt, revealing that he's the man for her in a confessional.

"I need to make sure that Kurt knows how important my son is to me and my relationship with his father is," Carolyn says in the below clip.

"Honestly, I'll be open with you. The kid thing doesn't bother me," Kurt says.

"The ex thing, I don't know how I'll feel about that for the rest of my life."

Kurt tells Carolyn that he's just being honest about the situation. It's undoubtedly a good thing to see that Kurt is being open and honest about it.

Class is back in session as CBS’ Young Sheldon returned to the top of Thursday’s primetime broadcast ratings, besting a couple of premieres and mainstays.

Returning from the holiday break into the new year, CBS’ entire comedy slate rose from previous episodes. Young Sheldon earned a 0.7 rating in the 18-49 demo and 7.20 million viewers, up in both counts in early Nielsen Live+Same Day numbers from its last episode in December.

In the fall, Young Sheldon would typically be the best-performing non-sport program as Fox would win the night with Thursday Night Football. However, Fox opted instead this week for the two-hour premiere of Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer, allowing Young Sheldon to win the night overall.

Going head-to-head with Joe Millionaire from 8-10 p.m. was the premiere of ABC”s Women of the Movement (0.4, 2.97M). Both premieres tied with the latest episode of The Blacklist...

In the latest TV show ratings, CBS’ entire Thursday slate — with ABC’s dramas still on hiatus, until late February — hit or matched season highs in total audience.

Young Sheldon returned to 7.2 million total viewers (veritably matching its season high) and a 0.7 rating, holding steady in the demo vs. its fall finale — as did B Positive (4.8 mil/0.4). United States of Al (5.4 mil/0.5), Ghosts (6.2 mil/0.6) and Bull (4.6 mil/0.4) all rose in the demo while hitting audience highs for the season.

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Are you ready to meet the bachelors from Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer?

Of course, you are!

If the conversation we had with these two charismatic gentlemen is any indication, the lucky women vying for their attention are going to have a tough choice.

If you have missed previous news on the revival of Joe Millionaire, there's a twist to the original show that last aired in 2003.

There isn't one fellow contending for women's hearts, but two, which is an excellent change to the series format.

With social media and the internet as we know it in 2022, the 2003 format wouldn't have worked.

The show title was a ruse, introducing the bachelorettes to a man believed to be a millionaire only to pull the rug out from under them with the reality that the bachelor wasn't a millionaire after all.

Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer introduces us to 32-year-old Kurt,...

Premiering on January 6, 2022, Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer will feature 18 eligible women looking to find love among two distinct bachelors, 32-year-old construction CEO Kurt F. Sowers and 27-year-old farming CEO Steven McBee. Of course, the caveat is that one of the gentlemen is extremely wealthy while the other hails from a modest background. Will true love prevail or will Kurt and Steven be sideswiped by gold-digging opportunists?

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