Andy Dehnart
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Writer, TV critic, creator of realityblurred.com, TCA president, writing coach, husband, cat dad, improviser, runner, lover of em dashes and roller coasters. More at andydehnart.com! 🏳️🌈 He/him
Just noticed this on #TheTraitors
On #TheTraitors, Michael Rapaport is awful, just a loathsome, imbicilic fool. And on #TheTraitorsUS season 4 episode 3, he reminded me of another loathsome, imbicilic fool...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Just noticed this on #TheTraitors
Reality TV premieres this week: season two of The Boyfriend (highly recommended!); the return of Fear Factor; and Suddenly Amish, a sort of reverse Amish in the City, plus a bunch more:
Winter 2026 reality TV schedule and guide
Here’s your winter 2025/2026 reality TV schedule! I’ve listed all the reality TV, doc series, and game show premieres on broadcast, cable, and streaming, and I’ll keep updating it as the year changes…
www.realityblurred.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Reality TV premieres this week: season two of The Boyfriend (highly recommended!); the return of Fear Factor; and Suddenly Amish, a sort of reverse Amish in the City, plus a bunch more:
Daddy, I want a s̶q̶u̶i̶r̶r̶e̶l̶ WBD! Get me one of those s̶q̶u̶i̶r̶r̶e̶l̶s̶ WBDs! I want one!! All I've got at home is one broken Paramount!!!
January 12, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Daddy, I want a s̶q̶u̶i̶r̶r̶e̶l̶ WBD! Get me one of those s̶q̶u̶i̶r̶r̶e̶l̶s̶ WBDs! I want one!! All I've got at home is one broken Paramount!!!
Every single Survivor season will soon be marathoning—and on-demand—for free, thanks to Pluto TV. #Survivor #PlutoTV
A marathon of every Survivor season starts soon
Every single Survivor season will soon be marathoning—and on-demand—for free, thanks to Pluto TV.
www.realityblurred.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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I'm hosting author and speaker Antonio Neves this Thursday for a discussion on his 1-Day Method. If you've never heard Tony speak before, you're in for a treat.
This event is free and it's a great way to get a little motivation this January
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This event is free and it's a great way to get a little motivation this January
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Meet the Author: "The 1-Day Method" with Antonio Neves (Free event) · Luma
This event is free and held in partnership with Antonio Neves. It will NOT BE RECORDED so make sure you can attend live.
You run KPIs, P&Ls, and dashboards…
luma.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM
I'm hosting author and speaker Antonio Neves this Thursday for a discussion on his 1-Day Method. If you've never heard Tony speak before, you're in for a treat.
This event is free and it's a great way to get a little motivation this January
luma.com/bf1bb4x4
This event is free and it's a great way to get a little motivation this January
luma.com/bf1bb4x4
This report on "The Rise of the Creator Journalist" has some fascinating—and damning—information. videoconsortium.org/member-resou...
Despite creator-journalists being trusted sources of information on video platforms, this data is damning: very little funding is coming from the work itself.
Despite creator-journalists being trusted sources of information on video platforms, this data is damning: very little funding is coming from the work itself.
January 12, 2026 at 4:56 PM
This report on "The Rise of the Creator Journalist" has some fascinating—and damning—information. videoconsortium.org/member-resou...
Despite creator-journalists being trusted sources of information on video platforms, this data is damning: very little funding is coming from the work itself.
Despite creator-journalists being trusted sources of information on video platforms, this data is damning: very little funding is coming from the work itself.
Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans will bring back an element we haven't seen in seven years and 11 seasons. Thank you, fans, for voting for this! #Survivor50 #RealityTV
Survivor 50 is bringing back a formerly annoying, now-missed element!
Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans will bring back an element we haven't seen in seven years and 11 seasons. Thank you, fans, for voting for this!
www.realityblurred.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans will bring back an element we haven't seen in seven years and 11 seasons. Thank you, fans, for voting for this! #Survivor50 #RealityTV
The first episode of Fox's new Fear Factor: House of Fear didn't gel for me, though I loved Johnny Knoxville as host. Here's my review. #FearFactor #HouseOfFear
Fear Factor: House of Fear’s first ep falls flat—except for Johnny Knoxville
The first episode of Fox's new Fear Factor: House of Fear didn't gel for me, though I loved Johnny Knoxville as host. Here's my review.
www.realityblurred.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM
The first episode of Fox's new Fear Factor: House of Fear didn't gel for me, though I loved Johnny Knoxville as host. Here's my review. #FearFactor #HouseOfFear
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the golden globes wants to grow up and leave its messy past behind. it also wants polymarket $$$ and podcast fans to grow its audience. sunday's show is what happens when those two goals collide: variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
Golden Globes’ Strong Winners Were Nearly Derailed by Polymarket Predictions, Podcast Awards and Other Distracting Stunts: TV Review
The 83rd Golden Globes were nearly derailed by distracting stunts, despite strong winners and a capable host in returning MC Nikki Glaser.
variety.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:43 AM
the golden globes wants to grow up and leave its messy past behind. it also wants polymarket $$$ and podcast fans to grow its audience. sunday's show is what happens when those two goals collide: variety.com/2026/tv/revi...
FYI: It's easy to stop yourself from writing or using your voice. But we need your voice and your words more than ever right now.
Now is not the time to silence yourself
It's easy to stop yourself from writing or using your voice. But we need your voice and your words more than ever right now.
www.andydehnart.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:34 AM
FYI: It's easy to stop yourself from writing or using your voice. But we need your voice and your words more than ever right now.
Maybe Penske can buy a company capable of producing a television show for next year's Golden Grifts?
January 12, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Maybe Penske can buy a company capable of producing a television show for next year's Golden Grifts?
Any chance we can get Janelle James to shut Marc Malkin the fuck up for the second time this week? #GoldenGlobes
Marc Malkin (@marcmalkin) on Threads
Chatting with Connor Storrie and Janelle James after they announced the Actor Awards nominations this morning in Los Angeles.
#justforvariety #redcarpet #heatedrivalry #abbottelementary #actorawards
www.threads.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Any chance we can get Janelle James to shut Marc Malkin the fuck up for the second time this week? #GoldenGlobes
Celebrities talking to each other or interviewing other celebrities, while sitting in a furnished, designed, well-lit studio, filmed with multiple cameras, available to watch on video platforms...
...is a talk show, not a podcast.
...is a talk show, not a podcast.
old man yells at cloud is written on a newspaper
ALT: old man yells at cloud is written on a newspaper
media.tenor.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Celebrities talking to each other or interviewing other celebrities, while sitting in a furnished, designed, well-lit studio, filmed with multiple cameras, available to watch on video platforms...
...is a talk show, not a podcast.
...is a talk show, not a podcast.
ICYMI: It's a new year, and time to become a brand-new person! Just kidding. But for me, the new month and year does is providing an opportunity to take steps forward in my writing, with others' help.
New year, my not-quite-new writing strategy
It's a new year, and time to become a brand-new person! Just kidding. But for me, the new month and year does is providing an opportunity to take steps forward in my writing, with others' help.
www.andydehnart.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM
ICYMI: It's a new year, and time to become a brand-new person! Just kidding. But for me, the new month and year does is providing an opportunity to take steps forward in my writing, with others' help.
ICYMI: A Breaking Glass Pictures doc revisits the long, strange trip that was the Jodi Arias case – but doesn't seem entirely sure why it's doing so. #TrueCrime #Documentary
Dear Jodi’s untapped DIY potential
A Breaking Glass Pictures doc revisits the long, strange trip that was the Jodi Arias case – but doesn't seem entirely sure why it's doing so.
www.realityblurred.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:31 PM
ICYMI: A Breaking Glass Pictures doc revisits the long, strange trip that was the Jodi Arias case – but doesn't seem entirely sure why it's doing so. #TrueCrime #Documentary
ICYMI: My Traitors season 4 episode 2 recap has spoilers for the next murder and a surprise early banishment, and what I think was the producers' biggest mistake so far this season. #Traitors #TraitorsRecap
Traitors 4 episode 3 recap: a huge mistake
My Traitors season 4 episode 2 recap has spoilers for the next murder and a surprise early banishment, and what I think was the producers' biggest mistake so far this season.
www.realityblurred.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:02 PM
ICYMI: My Traitors season 4 episode 2 recap has spoilers for the next murder and a surprise early banishment, and what I think was the producers' biggest mistake so far this season. #Traitors #TraitorsRecap
ICYMI: On The Traitors season 4 episode 2, a player appeared to out themselves as a traitor repeatedly—and then another player did the same thing at the roundtable. What is going on?! #TheTraitors #RealityTV
The Traitors 4 episode 2 recap: confessions in plain sight
On The Traitors season 4 episode 2, a player appeared to out themselves as a traitor repeatedly—and then another player did the same thing at the roundtable. What is going on?!
www.realityblurred.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:47 PM
ICYMI: On The Traitors season 4 episode 2, a player appeared to out themselves as a traitor repeatedly—and then another player did the same thing at the roundtable. What is going on?! #TheTraitors #RealityTV
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Twenty-five years ago today, Fox unleashed “Temptation Island“ on an unsuspecting public. Host Mark L. Walberg shared his memories with me for Gold Derby:
www.goldderby.com/tv/2026/temp...
www.goldderby.com/tv/2026/temp...
‘Temptation Island’ at 25: Mark L. Walberg revisits the reality dating show’s ‘creepy-cheesy’ debut
The longtime reality show host reflects on the controversy-plagued first season in 2001
www.goldderby.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Twenty-five years ago today, Fox unleashed “Temptation Island“ on an unsuspecting public. Host Mark L. Walberg shared his memories with me for Gold Derby:
www.goldderby.com/tv/2026/temp...
www.goldderby.com/tv/2026/temp...
ICYMI: The Traitors US season 4 has begun! In this episode one recap: The Traitors are chosen, including the new Secret Traitor, while a Housewives star catches another in a lie. #TraitorsUS #RealityTV
Traitors US 4 recap: naughty traitors, aggressive faithful
The Traitors US season 4 has begun! In this episode one recap: The Traitors are chosen, including the new Secret Traitor, while a Housewives star catches another in a lie.
www.realityblurred.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:16 AM
ICYMI: The Traitors US season 4 has begun! In this episode one recap: The Traitors are chosen, including the new Secret Traitor, while a Housewives star catches another in a lie. #TraitorsUS #RealityTV
After you've watched The Traitors, read my recaps!
episode 1: "naughty traitors, aggressive faithful" www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/20...
episode 2: "confessions in plain sight" www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/20...
episode 3: "a huge mistake" www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/20...
episode 1: "naughty traitors, aggressive faithful" www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/20...
episode 2: "confessions in plain sight" www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/20...
episode 3: "a huge mistake" www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/20...
Traitors US 4 recap: naughty traitors, aggressive faithful
The Traitors US season 4 has begun! In this episode one recap: The Traitors are chosen, including the new Secret Traitor, while a Housewives star catches another in a lie.
www.realityblurred.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:33 AM
After you've watched The Traitors, read my recaps!
episode 1: "naughty traitors, aggressive faithful" www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/20...
episode 2: "confessions in plain sight" www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/20...
episode 3: "a huge mistake" www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/20...
episode 1: "naughty traitors, aggressive faithful" www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/20...
episode 2: "confessions in plain sight" www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/20...
episode 3: "a huge mistake" www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/20...
25 years ago, The Mole was airing its first episode on ABC, weeks before Survivor returned with The Australian Outback.
To celebrate, I've created this archive of my Mole coverage. I plan to add to this over time—especially with more from the two celeb seasons.
To celebrate, I've created this archive of my Mole coverage. I plan to add to this over time—especially with more from the two celeb seasons.
The Mole recaps, reviews, behind-the-scenes
Long before The Traitors was The Mole: the classic ABC reality competition with one player secretly working against the others.
www.realityblurred.com
January 10, 2026 at 1:33 AM
25 years ago, The Mole was airing its first episode on ABC, weeks before Survivor returned with The Australian Outback.
To celebrate, I've created this archive of my Mole coverage. I plan to add to this over time—especially with more from the two celeb seasons.
To celebrate, I've created this archive of my Mole coverage. I plan to add to this over time—especially with more from the two celeb seasons.
It's easy to stop yourself from writing or using your voice. But we need your voice and your words more than ever right now.
Now is not the time to silence yourself
It's easy to stop yourself from writing or using your voice. But we need your voice and your words more than ever right now.
www.andydehnart.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:33 PM
It's easy to stop yourself from writing or using your voice. But we need your voice and your words more than ever right now.
Did not expect 2026 to include my name and work being discussed in-depth in a deposition with a billionaire.
More on this after I read all the docs, but the short version: one of The Profit star Marcus Lemonis's violations (www.businessinsider.com/the-profit-m...) was my interview with him. 🤯
More on this after I read all the docs, but the short version: one of The Profit star Marcus Lemonis's violations (www.businessinsider.com/the-profit-m...) was my interview with him. 🤯
January 9, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Did not expect 2026 to include my name and work being discussed in-depth in a deposition with a billionaire.
More on this after I read all the docs, but the short version: one of The Profit star Marcus Lemonis's violations (www.businessinsider.com/the-profit-m...) was my interview with him. 🤯
More on this after I read all the docs, but the short version: one of The Profit star Marcus Lemonis's violations (www.businessinsider.com/the-profit-m...) was my interview with him. 🤯
A Breaking Glass Pictures doc revisits the long, strange trip that was the Jodi Arias case – but doesn't seem entirely sure why it's doing so. #TrueCrime #Documentary
Dear Jodi’s untapped DIY potential
A Breaking Glass Pictures doc revisits the long, strange trip that was the Jodi Arias case – but doesn't seem entirely sure why it's doing so.
www.realityblurred.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
A Breaking Glass Pictures doc revisits the long, strange trip that was the Jodi Arias case – but doesn't seem entirely sure why it's doing so. #TrueCrime #Documentary