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About Lorianne Palinkas
Lorianne Palinkas is a reality television writer for Screen Rant. After teaching middle school English for twenty years, she knows a thing or two about high drama, complicated alliances, and even singing competitions. Growing up in New York City gave her a solid foundation in the arts and culture.
Industry Focus
From the early days of reality TV with MTV's The Real World all the way to the most current seasons of The Bachelor franchise shows, Big Brother, Dancing with the Stars, and The Masked Singer, Lorianne has watched it all. She has been completely obsessed with reality television ever since. Lorianne is always on the lookout for the next big thing in reality TV.
Favorite Media
Lorianne takes her favorite reality TV shows very seriously. She voted for Kelly Clarkson to win the first season of American Idol, witnessed Trista Rehn choose Ryan Sutter on the first season of The Bachelorette, and watched Kelly Monaco take home the first ever Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball Trophy. She devotes her summers to Big Brother.
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Jeopardy! Champion Nikhil Joshi Reveals Behind-The-Scenes Info About Audition Process, Including The Anytime Test
Jeopardy! champion Nikhil Joshi reveals behind-the-scenes information about the audition process for the show, including the Anytime Test.
Jeopardy! Masters' Isaac Hirsch Reveals If He'll Return To Show After He "Exceeded The Absolute Best-Case Scenario" In Season 3
Jeopardy! Masters S3 finalist Isaac Hirsch reveals if he'll ever return the show after he exceeded his own expectations during the 2025 tournament.

All 23 American Idol Winners Ranked From Oldest To Youngest
American Idol season 23 winner Jamal Roberts is one of the oldest ever. Find out the oldest and youngest winners, and everyone in between.

"I Didn't Get It": The Golden Bachelor's Theresa Nist Reveals The Real Reason Behind Her Absence From Bachelor In Paradise
The Golden Bachelor season 1 winner Theresa Nist reveals the real reason that she won't be appearing in Bachelor in Paradise season 10.

Jeopardy! Masters Season 4: Latest News & Everything We Know
Jeopardy! Masters is one of the most thrilling and challenging Jeopardy! tournaments. Here's everything we know about season 4 of the game.

"My Answer Doesn’t Make Sense": Jeopardy!’s Stella Trout Reveals Biggest Mistake During Final Question
Jeopardy! champion Stella Trout reveals the mistake that she made during Final Jeopardy! and offers advice for future players of the game.

Jeopardy! Masters' Victoria Groce Reveals If She Deserved To Win Instead Of Yogesh Raut
Jeopardy! Masters S3's Victoria placed third after being the frontrunner for the whole tournament, and she now reveals if Yogesh deserved to win.

8 Signs Carrie Underwood Was Miserable As A Judge On American Idol
Hopes were high for Carrie Underwood as an American Idol season 23 judge, but, unfortunately, she didn't seem to like being in the role.

"Welcome To The 21st Century": Jeopardy! Fans React To Huge Scheduling News That Will Change The Show Forever
Jeopardy! fans are commenting about breaking news about the beloved game show's schedule that will change the way viewers watch the show forever.

Bachelor In Paradise Season 10's Wells Adams & Jesse Palmer Reveal Controversial Opinions About Golden Crossover That Could Change The Paradise Game
Bachelor in Paradise season 10's Wells Adams and Jesse Palmer share their shocking opinions about the Golden crossover, which could change the show.

I’ve Changed My Mind, Jeffrey Dean Morgan Was The Wrong Host For Destination X
When Destination X host Jeffrey Dean Morgan was announced, I was so excited, but, after episode 2, I feel that he was the wrong person for the job.

These Clues In Destination X Season 1 Episode 2 Ruined The Show For Me
Destination X season 1 episode 2 included some new types of clues that ruined the competition show for me, especially if they continue in the future.

I’m Glad Jonah Evarts Was Eliminated From Destination X (He Wasn’t Cut Out For The Game)
Destination X contestant Jonah Evarts was the second competitor to be eliminated from the show, and I think it was best for everyone that he left.

Carrie Underwood Questions If Returning To American Idol Is "Worth The Pain" Amid Signs She’s Leaving
American Idol season 4 winner Carrie Underwood had a rocky first year as a judge, so she might not be returning to the role for season 24.

America’s Got Talent’s Simon Cowell Gets Booed After Emotional Audition (SPOILERS)
America's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell was booed by the audience after an especially emotional audition during the competition series.

Jeopardy! Fans Criticize "Really Absurd" & "Too Easy" Final Question
Jeopardy! fans are criticizing the show for what they thought was an especially easy Final Jeopardy! question, which all three contestants got right.

Jeopardy! Masters Season 3 Announces Huge Semifinals Schedule Shakeup Ahead Of Finale
Jeopardy! Masters season 3 has announced a major schedule change that fans should take note of so they don't miss a minute of the final two episodes.

What Happened To Breanna Nix After American Idol Season 23?
American Idol season 23 finalist Breanna Nix placed third in the reality singing competition in 2025, and she's been busy since the May 18 finale.
John Stamos Campaigns For Alice Welch's Jeopardy! Return After Viral "Obviously John Stamos" Story
After Jeopardy! contestant Alice Welch shared a story about him in her interview, actor John Stamos wants to see her return to the show.

James Holzhauer Maintains Villain Persona After Roasting Jeopardy! Masters' Matt Amodio
James Holzhauer leans into his villain persona as he mocks eliminated Jeopardy! Masters season 3 contestant Matt Amodio on social media.