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Cut! 18 Reality Shows That Are Totally Scripted

18 Reality Shows That Are Totally Scripted You think reality shows are fake? Well, you’re right. Here are a few that people are sure are scripted.

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Cut! 18 Reality Shows That Are Totally Scripted

Suzanne Somers: I Have Sex Twice a Day!

Suzanne Somers sent an indirect message to Miley Cyrus this week: Think again, youngin! A few days after Miley told Matt Lauer that she’s heard sex stops after one turns 40, Somers appeared on The Talk and shared some very personal information with the hosts. The 66-year old was asked how often she gets it on with her husband of 36 years and replied: “He’s on hormones and I’m on hormones,” adding that the couple has intercourse “a couple times a day.” No, not a week, people. A DAY! The audience erupted with applause at this announcement, to which Somers laughed and said: “I’m going to be sorry I said that. What is it about men at four in the morning? And then I’m really awake around eight or so. We have busy mornings.” Somers was on hand to promote her new book, “I’m Too Young for This!: The Natural Hormone Solution to Enjoy Perimenopause,” and it sounds like she could have offered some advice months ago to Bruce and Kris Jenner . It’s too late now, though.

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Domestic Violence Joke on Bar Sign Gets Employee Fired

Minibar, an Austin, Texas drinking establishment, is under fire for a sign outside the door that jokes, “I like my beer like I like my violence: domestic.” After Austin resident Seetha Kulandaisamy shared a picture of the sign on Facebook and Instagram, the image went viral and grabbed national attention. “I walked by the sign on Friday night, and my first response was just anger,” Kulandaisamy said. “I currently am a volunteer at the women’s shelter in Austin.” “My sensitivity is extra high, but I think my reaction would have been the same regardless. Not only was it offensive, but it was also just bad humor.” It’s true. Unless the sign is being ironic and implying it doesn’t like domestic beer (there is a Heineken logo up top), this is just an epic fail all around. Minibar, to its credit, removed the sign the following morning, fired the employee responsible for posting it and issued a public mea culpa for the incident. “Minibar doesn’t condone that sign,” owner Alex Elmiger said . “I give my utmost apology and assure it won’t happen again. As soon as it was brought to my attention, I wanted to do something to rectify the situation.” Best of all, Minibar plans to donate $1 of every domestic beer sold in the month of October to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (above, right). In that sense, the negative attention has been turned into a positive. But really, people. There’s nothing funny about going Chris Brown on someone.

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Hayden Panettiere: Engaged to Wladimir Klitschko! For Real!

Hayden Panettiere is engaged to Wladimir Klitschko, she confirmed today after her diamond ring (and a giant snake) stole the show on Kelly & Michael. “I’m sort of distracted, not just by the snake, but there’s a very large diamond ring on your finger,” host Kelly Ripa pointed out as Hayden, 24, grinned. “I’m not sure if you want to announce anything,” she went on. “Does that signify anything, is that a promise of something?” Panettiere at first played coy, telling Ripa and cohost Michael Strahan that it “might” mean something. “I mean, I think it speaks for itself,” she said. When Ripa asked the former Heroes star point-blank if she was indeed engaged to Wladimir Klitschko , her longtime love, Panettiere finally relented. “I am!” she said. Panettiere and Olympic boxing champion Klitschko, 37, first met in 2009 at a book party and dated for two years before calling off their relationship. The duo reunited this past spring, however, and have been on the fast track ever since, with engagement rumors running rampant for months. “It’s like the 2.0 version ,” she previously told Glamour . “I’ve always had great relationships and stayed good friends with the guys I’ve dated. It blows my mind that us getting back together has gotten so much attention.” “It’s like, Really? This is breaking news?” According to Panettiere, the pair hasn’t set a date or made any immediate plans for a wedding just yet due to her busy Nashville filming schedule. Still, Wlad has locked her down for life. Congratulations!

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Kris Jenner-Bruce Jenner Separation: Real or a Ratings Ploy?

Kris Jenner and Bruce Jenner announced their separation yesterday. But there will be no divorce, both sides have made clear. The couple will remain legally married and also remain close to their children. So, many are now wondering, what was the point of the announcement? It’s been no secret that Bruce and Kris have been mostly living apart for months now. Why go public and make some big deal of it? Kris Jenner Separation: Just a Ratings Ploy? Unless there’s a publicity-based reason for the confirmation. Insiders tell TMZ that Bruce filmed scenes for Keeping Up with the Kardashians yesterday, not long after the separation statement went out. These same sources also say Season 9 is still very much a go and that the state of Bruce and Kris’ relationship will be used as a major storyline. When asked for his reaction to the split yesterday, Bruce cursed off a cameraman , meaning he won’t exactly be going on record with his side any time soon. This gives us no choice but to question and speculate: Could this be nothing more than a ratings ploy by the family? Are you surprised by the Jenner marriage falling apart?   Yes, shocked! No, it’s been clear for awhile now No, it’s just a Keeping Up with the Kardashians storyline View Poll »

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