From Teen Mom to Bridalplasty to Milf Manor, there’s been no shortage of eyebrow-raising reality TV shows over the years. It seems there’s no low to which producers won’t sink in their quest for outrageously watchable TV. And usually, audiences will eat up what they deliver, no matter how trashy it is. (Just look at TLC’s ever-expanding 90 Day Fiancé universe.) But sometimes, a reality show goes too far. These 10 controversial reality shows crossed the line in one way or another. As a result, they never even made it to air.
‘Escaping the KKK’
A&e’s documentary series Escaping the KKK promised to give viewers an inside look at the workings of the Ku Klux Klan. The reality show, which followed high-ranking members of the notorious hate group and their families, would have been controversial no matter what. Then, it emerged that producers had made cash...
‘Escaping the KKK’
A&e’s documentary series Escaping the KKK promised to give viewers an inside look at the workings of the Ku Klux Klan. The reality show, which followed high-ranking members of the notorious hate group and their families, would have been controversial no matter what. Then, it emerged that producers had made cash...
- 8/5/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The husband of a former contestant on the reality show "Bridalplasty" who was murdered by her lover is suing her estate to get money he says he paid to pay her debts. Derek Michael Harryman claims he's out $235,622.63 after making repairs to the home he shared with Lisa Marie Naegle as well as paying her tax debts ... this according to new docs obtained by TMZ. In docs, Derek says he filed a creditor's claim but...
- 12/18/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Lisa Marie Naegle's death certificate is filed, but it doesn't make it clear how the "Bridalplasty" contestant died. TMZ obtained a copy of Naegle's death certificate -- filed by the L.A. County Coroner -- and says the cause of death of has been "Deffered." We broke the story ... Jackie Jerome Rogers was charged with her murder after confessing to cops. He allegedly smashed her in the head seven times with a hammer after they'd been out partying together.
- 1/3/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
When it comes to her newest pet, Shanna Moakler can say that beauty is only skin deep and really mean it. The former beauty queen and onetime Bridalplasty host brought home a hairless cat this week, and she shared a photo of the kitten on Twitter. "I got my new kitty today!!!" she wrote with a pic of the pink feline peacefully sleeping. Related: 10 Things Your Cat Wants Right NowMoakler's clan of critters, which includes bunnies Jack and Sally, has grown this summer. On June 4, she shared a pic of a fuzzball hamster and said: "Our newest pet! Shooting star cinnamon.
- 6/7/2011
- by Amy Jamieson
- PEOPLE.com
Allyson, one of the few actual decent human beings on this trainwreck of a show wins it all! Horray?
After a lifetime of lows including unemployment, money problems and two cancelled weddings the seemingly genuine Allyson was crowned the winner of Bridalplasty. Whether this is a new high or yet another low in this young woman’s life is up for debate.
Allyson and her weaselly foe Jenessa had to plead their cases for why they should have the perfect wedding in front of a group of eight former contestants. The girls, looking kind of like the sisters in The Fighter but with more make-up and pomade, all seemed to steal be holding grudges towards Jenessa who screwed them all over at some point this season. Whoopsies J!
Perhaps the greatest moment came when Alexandra, in giving Allyson the winning vote, screamed at Jenessa: “Karma is a b**ch and so are you.
After a lifetime of lows including unemployment, money problems and two cancelled weddings the seemingly genuine Allyson was crowned the winner of Bridalplasty. Whether this is a new high or yet another low in this young woman’s life is up for debate.
Allyson and her weaselly foe Jenessa had to plead their cases for why they should have the perfect wedding in front of a group of eight former contestants. The girls, looking kind of like the sisters in The Fighter but with more make-up and pomade, all seemed to steal be holding grudges towards Jenessa who screwed them all over at some point this season. Whoopsies J!
Perhaps the greatest moment came when Alexandra, in giving Allyson the winning vote, screamed at Jenessa: “Karma is a b**ch and so are you.
- 1/31/2011
- by cspargo
- HollywoodLife
The trainwreck that officially refuses to crash chugs on for yet another week with the brides proving they have no talent for floral work!
The substantially shallow women of Bridalplasty continued in their quest to look nothing like their actual selves on the Jan. 2 episode, this week delving into the world of floral design. Most bouquets though, along with the spirits of many viewers it can be assumed, were dead.
For women who are so seemingly obsessed with their own personal aesthetic, these ladies have no eye for any sort of beauty. Week after week, whether it is picking a wedding dress, wedding ring or in this case bouquet, they all display an utter lack of taste. Almost every bouquet was dead and most had feathers in them. Classy.
Guest judge this week was world famous E! personality Giuliana Rancic, a flower expert as she has been married one assumes.
The substantially shallow women of Bridalplasty continued in their quest to look nothing like their actual selves on the Jan. 2 episode, this week delving into the world of floral design. Most bouquets though, along with the spirits of many viewers it can be assumed, were dead.
For women who are so seemingly obsessed with their own personal aesthetic, these ladies have no eye for any sort of beauty. Week after week, whether it is picking a wedding dress, wedding ring or in this case bouquet, they all display an utter lack of taste. Almost every bouquet was dead and most had feathers in them. Classy.
Guest judge this week was world famous E! personality Giuliana Rancic, a flower expert as she has been married one assumes.
- 1/3/2011
- by cspargo
- HollywoodLife
Filed under: TV Replay
'Bridalplasty' is the type of reality show you would come up with -- if you were making fun of reality shows. Say, for example, if you were sitting around with your friends, pitching ridiculous TV ideas: "Hey, what if they put 12 brides-to-be in a house together, and made them fight it out to get plastic surgery?"
Well, we no longer have to dream the impossible dream. 'Bridalplasty' (Sun., 9Pm Et on E!), is the cosmetic-surgery-based series you never asked for. On the show, women compete to become "the perfect bride." "Perfect" in this case being defined as "adding boob jobs and tummy-tucks to your natural features."
The series is hosted by Shanna Moakler -- who just so happens to be a former beauty queen. In a bit of surgery-based synchronicity, Shanna previously ran a beauty pageant which paid for its winners' breast implants.
'Bridalplasty' is the type of reality show you would come up with -- if you were making fun of reality shows. Say, for example, if you were sitting around with your friends, pitching ridiculous TV ideas: "Hey, what if they put 12 brides-to-be in a house together, and made them fight it out to get plastic surgery?"
Well, we no longer have to dream the impossible dream. 'Bridalplasty' (Sun., 9Pm Et on E!), is the cosmetic-surgery-based series you never asked for. On the show, women compete to become "the perfect bride." "Perfect" in this case being defined as "adding boob jobs and tummy-tucks to your natural features."
The series is hosted by Shanna Moakler -- who just so happens to be a former beauty queen. In a bit of surgery-based synchronicity, Shanna previously ran a beauty pageant which paid for its winners' breast implants.
- 11/29/2010
- by Oliver Miller
- Aol TV.
I somehow just sat through E!’s series premiere of Bridalplasty, a competitive reality series in which 12 soon-to-be-married or already-married brides creep around what is probably the same house as Beauty and the Geek in the hopes of injecting each other with poisonous “fillers.” Just kidding, though that would be a better show. On this show, the “ladies” compete in “challenges that will help you become closer and closer to the perfect bride.” It’s like True Beauty and The Swan wrapped into one dripping, greasy, liposuction/chicken rollup. At stake: An all-expenses-paid dream wedding and an all-you-can-eat plastic surgery buffet.
- 11/29/2010
- by Annie Barrett
- EW.com - PopWatch
Where oh where to begin. 12 women, massive body overhauls, injection parties and loads of drinking. This show is a train wreck, albeit one that no one whats to turn away from!
Do you enjoy thin beautiful women informing you of their minor imperfections? How about the idea of not seeing the man you’re engaged to until the day of you wedding? Oh, and having a new face and body when you do see them? If these are all things you like, than Bridalplasty is the show for you!
12 lovely ladies, almost all in perfect shape, moved into an La mansion to begin their quest for the perfect manmade body before their upcoming nuptials. Only two could really be dubed as overweight and one, former Biggest Loser contestant Alexandra White, was the only one who seemed to have good reason to be there. Extra skin gets a little tummy tuck...
Do you enjoy thin beautiful women informing you of their minor imperfections? How about the idea of not seeing the man you’re engaged to until the day of you wedding? Oh, and having a new face and body when you do see them? If these are all things you like, than Bridalplasty is the show for you!
12 lovely ladies, almost all in perfect shape, moved into an La mansion to begin their quest for the perfect manmade body before their upcoming nuptials. Only two could really be dubed as overweight and one, former Biggest Loser contestant Alexandra White, was the only one who seemed to have good reason to be there. Extra skin gets a little tummy tuck...
- 11/29/2010
- by cspargo
- HollywoodLife
Yep, this is actually happening!
Where to even begin with television’s latest reality show, the most surefire sign of the apocalypse we have seen yet. Twelve engaged women, none of whom are ugly or unfortunate looking, are competing for various plastic surgery operations in the new show Bridalplasty. There is no doubt a very special place down below for the minds behind this show.
In tonight’s premiere episode at 9 pm on E! we get to see one challenge in which, after the women complete assembling a puzzle, they can grab a syringe and participate in an “exclusive” injectibles party. I am not sure if the idea of women running with syringes is my problem, or the evident casual use of fillers among these contestants.
Shanna Moakler, the former Mrs.Travis Barker, unsurprisingly plays host to this impending disaster so be sure to tune in. We sure will be...
Where to even begin with television’s latest reality show, the most surefire sign of the apocalypse we have seen yet. Twelve engaged women, none of whom are ugly or unfortunate looking, are competing for various plastic surgery operations in the new show Bridalplasty. There is no doubt a very special place down below for the minds behind this show.
In tonight’s premiere episode at 9 pm on E! we get to see one challenge in which, after the women complete assembling a puzzle, they can grab a syringe and participate in an “exclusive” injectibles party. I am not sure if the idea of women running with syringes is my problem, or the evident casual use of fillers among these contestants.
Shanna Moakler, the former Mrs.Travis Barker, unsurprisingly plays host to this impending disaster so be sure to tune in. We sure will be...
- 11/28/2010
- by cspargo
- HollywoodLife
Zap2it had a fun time with former Miss USA and reality star Shanna Moakler after her interview on the Ktla Morning News. Moakler is the host of E!'s new reality competition series "Bridalplasty," where brides-to-be battle to receive their wishlist of plastic surgeries and their dream wedding.
"This show, you're getting it all. The drama, the challenges, the eliminations," Moakler tells us. "You're getting the competitiveness, but you're also getting the docu-style.
"It's 12 brides living in a house and each week they compete in different bridal challenges, whether it be cake challenges, gown challenges, flower challenges," Moakler says of the show. "Beforehand they all made a wishlist of any plastic surgeries that they could possibly dream of. So if they win a challenge they get to pick one surgery off their list and get it done. The final bride, the last bride standing, gets everything off their list and a $100,000 wedding.
"This show, you're getting it all. The drama, the challenges, the eliminations," Moakler tells us. "You're getting the competitiveness, but you're also getting the docu-style.
"It's 12 brides living in a house and each week they compete in different bridal challenges, whether it be cake challenges, gown challenges, flower challenges," Moakler says of the show. "Beforehand they all made a wishlist of any plastic surgeries that they could possibly dream of. So if they win a challenge they get to pick one surgery off their list and get it done. The final bride, the last bride standing, gets everything off their list and a $100,000 wedding.
- 11/28/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Former Miss USA Shanna Moakler has spoken out in defence of her new reality show Bridalplasty. Moakler will star as the show's hostess, following 12 brides-to-be as they compete for the ultimate prize - a plastic surgery wishlist ahead of their wedding day. "Some want the surgery, some the dream wedding," Moakler explained to StyleList. "I think you are going to find these women very relatable in some cases." The former Meet The Barkers star defended the show, claiming that a number of the contestants need the surgery in order to (more)...
- 11/28/2010
- by By Tom Ayres
- Digital Spy
Now that Bridalplasty is gonna be on my TV, I have to know—is host Shanna Moakler single? (Please tell me yes.) —Stone, New Jersey, via in the inbox I can't say with 100 percent certainty what her status will be today. When I last spoke with Shanna, she said that on-again, off-again boyfriend-husband (busband?) Travis Barker was once again in her life. And that they were taking things a day at a time. But just in case you run into Moakler on a fortuitous day, let me give you a few tips about what Shanna's like: Starting with out to pronounce her name. If you run into her in Los Angeles, call her Shay-na or she may ignore you. Her name is not Shawn-a. Here's...
- 11/28/2010
- E! Online
Shanna Moakler has found a new controversy—hosting a show about brides competing for plastic surgery. Would she even say how much plastic surgery she's had? —Wicket, via the inbox You speak of the upcoming E! reality-competition-procedural-docu-series, dubbed Bridalplasty. Yes, Shanna Moakler—a former Playmate, Miss USA and rock star wife—is hosting. I took your question to her, and the answer shocked even me: Moakler says she hasn't had any plastic surgery. At least, not the kind involving a scalpel. "I'm very comfortable in my own skin," she told me this week. However, the 35-year-old added: "I have had injection...
- 11/15/2010
- E! Online
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