Tony Fernandes, Asia's Donald Trump?
I'm actually involved in updating The Apprentice Asia unofficial Facebook page, so if you follow the show, do drop by for a visit.
https://www.facebook.com/TheApprenticeAsia
Inevitably, comparisons will be drawn between the Asia show and the US or UK show, quite often unfair. It's easy to criticise the quality of some of the contestants but let's face facts: Anyone who auditions will always attempt to make themselves look better than they are. The audition is actually more like a job interview than the show itself, which tends to show what makes good viewing on TV. It's a TV show after all. Even in the International shows, contestants have been found to be just plain bad, not to mention with questionable morals to the point of attempting to cheat to win.
Personally for me, the only real frustrations I've had with the show were the refusal of the Project Manager to identify the weak members of his team in week 1, and the withdrawal in week 3. Again, these occurences are something the producers really have no control over, if anything, I'm annoyed at the participants really. Otherwise, it's been pretty good viewing!
Regardless, feel free to tune in on AXN 701 Wednesday 9pm for the Malaysian viewers!
Cricket: Champions Trophy
IPL has come and gone, and here comes the Champions Trophy. Only 4 matches in and it has already served up a nail-biter! Yesterday, I was able to catch more than half of the match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka. It was a crazy match, advantage shifted from one side to another, but in the end New Zealand pulled through. These are the matches that have kept me as a cricket fan.
Here's a blinder from Brendan McCullum:
If anyone wants to actually understand how cricket actually works, let me know, I'll fill you in!
What's a reality show, really...
During the cricket innings break, as well as the early lunch break, I flipped between channels and found this.
If you're having trouble feeling good about yourself, watch this. The silliness can be downright hilarious. Otherwise, probably best to stay away, your brain cells might suffer. I did get a bit worried by the fact that I could relate to some of the guys though...
I'm also trying to understand what exactly constitutes a reality show? For example, why is American Idol a reality show, but Miss USA isn't?
Having said that, there's definitely a solid viewership out there for Beauty and the Geek as this is apparently season 3!
Now wondering if there are reality shows out there that will never be shown here in Malaysia...
If you're having trouble feeling good about yourself, watch this. The silliness can be downright hilarious. Otherwise, probably best to stay away, your brain cells might suffer. I did get a bit worried by the fact that I could relate to some of the guys though...
I'm also trying to understand what exactly constitutes a reality show? For example, why is American Idol a reality show, but Miss USA isn't?
Having said that, there's definitely a solid viewership out there for Beauty and the Geek as this is apparently season 3!
Now wondering if there are reality shows out there that will never be shown here in Malaysia...
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