Lori confirms that engagement was a hoax; San Diego may have eighth roommate; Gauntlet premiered last night

Yes, it was yet another hoax... Lori (Back to New York) officially announced today that she was not engaged. This comes off our announcement on Friday, that our suspicion was most likely, this was a hoax. The announcement came off the registry on The Wedding Channel. However, it is very easy to falsify registries, and therefore the validity of their engagement was in question. Again, this isn't the first time for something like this nature to happen. Unfortunately, there are some people out there who have nothing better to do than to concut these elaborate stories. Anyway, good luck to Lori and Kyle (Chicago)!.

A great site to note: Real World San Diego is made by San Diego residents who have pictures, names, ages, and lots of information about the new cast in San Diego. So what's the latest word? There's an eighth roommate in the house.

And yes, the Gauntlet premiered last night to much anticipation. Both Sarah (Campus Crawl) and David (New Orleans) were sent to The Gauntlet last night. (I'll keep mum on who won for those of you who are waiting on reruns... If you don't want to know more, don't read.) Elka (Boston) took the $10,000 for the first mission. And now a word on strategy: Yes, it's different. For the past two seasons, there's been a point system that at least one team follows. But with the point system out the door, the question of who to send to the Gauntlet is a huge question. However, I see the game turning to alliances. The whole point of the game is to stay to the end. You can try to win missions, but as long your team is working hard, you really don't have to make a huge effort. The missions aren't really important to the game, unless people are judging you on performances. If you have an alliance of seven, there is no way that you can really be sent home. And the pressure to trust your fellow alliance members is easy, because ultimately in the end, not everyone is going home. (That simple fact may make this game boring.) Even smaller alliances are beneficial as well. I think Matt (New Orleans) put it well when he said that this game is extremely political. Because all you have to do is sway the group... So, count on loud, popular castmembers to make it to the end.

Lindsay denies boob job allegations and the Gauntlet Fantasy Game opens up

Well, here's the lowdown on Lindsay (Seattle). Apparently, Lindsay's extra size on her TV show was a big deal. Lindsay got a whole bunch of emails from Bert Show listeners about her supposed "boob job" on her Tampa TV show. Well, Lindsay herself decided to answer the allegations. Apparently, it wasn't nothing but our good friends at Victoria Secret. Her boob size didn't increase, it just looked that way to a pretty damn good bra.

Tonight! The Gauntlet will premiere. Join the Fantasy Challenge at MTV.com today. It looks like this first week will not count... But pick your team, just in case. If tonight doesn't count, use tonight's episode and the preview to pick your team! It looks like a great challenge this year. My only complaint is that this Challenge cast is too young. The oldest members of the Road Rules team are Roni (Northern Trail) and Veronica (Semester at Sea). While the oldest members on the Real World team are Norman (New York), Montana (Boston), and Elka (Boston)... Big gaps, anyone?

Lori and Kyle engagement is a hoax; Q100 takes poll on whether Lindsay got a boob job

Just to clarify a bit: Yes, we did report that Kyle (Chicago) and Lori (Back to New York) are getting married. However, it seems that the only clarification or confirmation we are getting is from The Wedding Channel. Let me report to you, that this is a rumor pretty much until Lori or Kyle go public with it. It's not absolutely true, it can be yet another elaborate hoax...

Speaking of alumni, Malik (Back to New York) is appearing in a Polo Sport commercial. It's very short, but he has a line in it. Look for it!

And those people over at the Bert Show are taking a poll as to if Lindsay (Seattle) really did get a boob job. If you're feeling left out: Lindsay worked at the Bert Show, a morning radio show in Atlanta for many years, and just left to host a TV show in Tampa. The Bert Show obtained footage of Lindsay's show and it looks like she did get a boob job. But you be the judge, check it out!

A wedding registry for Kyle and Lori opens up at the Wedding Channel

Kyle (Chicago) and Lori (Back to New York) are getting married. Check this out. Thanks to everyone who emailed that link.

Lindsay begins a new entertainment show in Tampa

The link to Lindsay (Seattle) and her new show can be found here.

Kyle and Lori are rumored to have been engaged

This news is new: I'm getting word that Kyle (Chicago) and Lori (Back to New York) have been engaged. I've heard a date of October 16, 2004. However, I don't know if this is entirely accurate. Word should spread soon and we should find soon. Congratulations if it really did happen! Kyle and Lori are the third Real World couple to get married after Sean (Boston), Rachel (San Francisco), Pam (San Francisco), and Judd (San Francisco).

And that footage of Lindsay should be posted today. (Look below.)

Q100 is reporting that Lindsay may have gotten a boob job; Tami is on Oprah

Apparently, Q100, the radio station that Lindsay (Seattle) was on, is reporting that she had gotten a boob job. Click the link that says Lindsay (RW7) for the radio station site and apparently, some footage.

Tami (Los Angeles) will be appearing on the Oprah Winfrey Show today discussing infedility in basketball star relationships. Since the Kobe scandal broke, she's been hitting the talk show circuit. Check local listings.

Leah opens up her very own website

Leah (Paris) has debuted her new website and joins the many alumni of the show who have one: LeahGillingwater.com.

There won't be any updates for the next two or three days, but don't worry, we will be back sooner than you think!

Is Jisela on the new season of the Challenge? Previews suggest that she may be

Someone had commented to me about the fact that Jisela (The Quest) was seen in one of the previews for the Gauntlet. Although there is no official word yet, other castmembers might be thrown in for a twist. BMP has promised that this game has twists galore. Maybe bringing back other castmembers is a feature that this game has yet to reveal. Look forward to a lot of drama... Because the way this game is played, there is a lot of room for backstabbing and alliances.

Rules of the upcoming Gauntlet revealed; MTV is accepting tapes for upcoming season

Overview of the Gauntlet: This time around, 28 competitors from The Real World and Road Rules will face off in The Gauntlet: The Real World/Road Rules Challenge. Johnny Moseley will host once again, as the competitors go through 14 serious physical and mental competitions. Missions include fighter plane dogfights and an ice-cream eating contest.

There is a $150,000 jackpot at the final mission. Each mission will be worth $10,000. At the end of the mission, the remaining 14 players will battle for the cash. The Challenge starts September 28th.


And for casting news... BMP is still accepting tapes until October 1, 2003. You can send your tapes to:

Real World/Road Rules Casting
6007 Sepulveda Blvd.
Van Nuys,CA 91411

As for open casting calls, check out the following dates:

Jillian’s
117 S West Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Saturday, September 20, 2003
10am-5pm

La Val’s Pizza
2516 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
Saturday, September 20, 2003
10am-5pm

Campus Center - University of Massachusetts
416 Student Union
Amherst, MA 01003
Tuesday, September 23, 2003
10am-5pm

Calls will also be made in the following cities... Locations will be announced soon:
Sat., Sept. 27 - Atlanta, GA
Sat., Sept. 27 - Philadelphia, PA
Tues., Sept. 30 - Gainesville, FL
Sat., Oct. 4 - Nashville, TN
Sat., Oct. 4 - Brooklyn, NY
Tues., Oct. 7 - Madison, WI
Sat., Oct. 11 - Billings, MT