Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica

Well, I live in Holland no one here really knew Jessica..or Nick for that matter, but...that all changed when this show first aired here. It is just soooo hilarious! Jessica is definitely not the smartest person alive and that just makes it so funny! Some things she said just got me thinking: OMG, how dumb are you?! But I love her though. Underneath that spoiled and dumb exterior is a very sweet and beautiful woman. And Nick is just great and it's amazing to see how patient he is around Jessica. You can totally see how great they are together and how much in love they are. And what a busy schedule they have! Unbelievable! Anyway, this show is hilarious and I totally love it!

I'm not a big fan of reality TV (if you've read any of my reviews for television shows you'll know this already!). I had never seen any episodes of "Newlyweds," nor did I care to, but while staying in a hotel in London, MTV was playing a marathon and I happened upon one of the episodes - probably the most (in)famous, the one where Jessica Simpson eats the tuna and asks if it's made out of chicken.

I didn't know the story behind the show then - how Joe Simpson, the father, had persuaded MTV to finance the show after Jessica's albums stopped selling, and how after the popularity of the show increased, her albums began to fly off the shelves. Joe Simpson is a savvy businessman and he's always seemed to make the best out of the worst for his two daughters - he's the brains behind everything and he rarely receives any credit.

The show itself is kind of lame but nevertheless amusing and entertaining - newlyweds Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey (of the doomed boy band 98 Degrees) get married and the show follows their daily routines at home - their ups, downs, and romantic moments.

The real charm of the show is Jessica Simpson. I don't listen to her music and I had only heard her name mentioned a few times, but it seems now I can't go anywhere without seeing her face.

I think she's naturally cuter than Britney Spears and has a nicer attitude - she's ditzy but honest, spoiled but funny in spite of (or rather because of) her pampered lifestyle. A few of her quotes had me laughing - like when she hires a cook to make a dinner for Valentine's Day, then tells Nick, "I was cooking all day." I can see why people would hate this, but as far as reality "entertainment" goes, at least "Newlyweds" is just that: entertaining. It's like one of those guilty pleasures - something so appalling you just can't stop watching.

Nick and Jessica have a great thing going. Off camera..On camera. Everyone loves an attraction. They take care of each other, they need each other. Playing well off each other is what they do best. In this world of stress,commitments and uncertainty. Why grow up? Get the job done, with the most fun possible, and make sure your best friend and lover has your back! Trust and Friendship with a little hanky-panky by two people that were models for there own wedding cake. Perfect couple.....In Hollywood...Cut..Print,clone baby can't be far behind? PS. the only people that want pretty people to fail, is ugly people. I love to watch the show. My hope is that they keep it real. Try ,as much, not to script the words. Taking them on location is fine. Push..do not shove. The show will move all by it's self. I Can't wait to see Jess as Daisy Duke! Let's put Nick in the movie! Cool!

I must admit that Newlyweds is my new guilty pleasure. I've read other's comments and I will admit that the things Jessica says sometimes are ditzy, but think of it this way: Its reality tv. They film these people all day long for weeks and then have to edit all that footage down to make a television show. Its not like we're watching The Truman Show and everything is in real time. They edit and select which clips they are going to show. Jessica probably isn't even all that stupid, they just chose to show her slow moments. Admit it, you've said something out loud before that you wish you could take back; lucky for you, it won't be shown on television.

I think that these two people are on a great start to a happily ever after. They respect and love one another. They may get on each other's nerves every once and a while, but it is their first year of marriage. They're learning to adjust to living and being with each other 24/7. And sure they're rich, they're celebrities! What else would you expect?

I, personally, think this is a great show. I am looking forward to the second season. I'm also positive that Nick and Jessica will be together longer than any show could possibly be.

Okay, so they're not the smartest couple on the planet ("Is it Platama-puss or Platypus?" Jessica asks at one point) but it was highly entertaining to watch them bicker and whine over the stupidest things (Jessica must horrify all the feminists out there, but it's nice to know there are still some girlie-girls out there).

Nick whatsisface is unheard of in the UK, but he came off as being the typical boy band type - Make of that what you will.

I'd watch a second series just to hear more of Jessica's pearls of wisdom ("My ears are itching" "You mean your ears are burning, Jess.") and there's a certain fascination value to seeing celebs burp and trip over, even though in principle I hate shows like Big Brother and the rash of humiliation shows like Distraction that have ruined UK TV. If I want to see people tortured I'll go to Iraq thankyouverymuch.