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Not On Task: Dennis Rodman Walks Off 'Celebrity Apprentice 2' Three Times by Brian Towers
Some reality show players walk away from their show and directly into The Reality TV Hall of Shame. On Celebrity Apprentice 2, Dennis Rodman managed to walk away three times! It’s no wonder he’s gained entry into these not-so-hallowed halls – though just once. Read on to relive the gory details.

*Can’t Take the Heat? Don’t Go in the Kitchen – The Chopping Block’s Khoa and Denise Quit* by Chris Harris
Khoa and Denise were the first victims of NBC’s The Chopping Block – but they weren’t supposed to even be in danger. Instead, the two – Khoa especially – gave up the opportunity of a lifetime for someone with culinary dreams. They won’t be winning Marco Pierre White’s competition, but they will be recognized in the Reality TV Hall of Shame.

Hall of Shame Moment: The Biggest Loser Lies About Dane’s Marathon Detour by William Hammon
The point of The Biggest Loser is to show overweight contestants working to lose massive amounts of weight and improve their lives. Even after a player is voted off, their journey continues, cementing that aspect. But what happens when the show takes a great accomplishment and lies to your face about it? In the case of Season 7’s Dane, we now know the answer – it results in recognition here, in the Reality TV Hall of Shame.

The Dumbest Survivor Ever – Survivor: Micronesia’s Erik Throws Away His Game by David Bloomberg
It was a moment that will go down in Survivor – and indeed all of reality TV – history. Erik won immunity and was only one step away from making it to the final three and facing the jury for a million dollars. And then he gave it away and was immediately voted out. The will probably never be another person who so clearly needs to be inducted into the Reality TV Hall of Shame for such strategic stupidity.

Embarrassingly Naïve – Survivor: Micronesia’s Jason Is Inducted into the Reality TV Hall of Shame by David Bloomberg
Jason escaped from the Reality TV Hall of Shame once, but then he took his naïveté one step further – and it cost him the game. Blindsided while holding the immunity idol just one week after it happened to Ozzy! Add this to the top of the list of Jason’s other missteps along the way, and there can only be one conclusion.

The Worst of the Worst: Big Brother 9’s Joshuah Receives a Full Hall of Shame Induction by David Bloomberg
Most viewers believe this bunch of Big Brother players is among the worst the show has seen. But Joshuah was the worst of the bunch, with his vile behavior getting so bad that CBS didn’t even air most of it. His verbal attacks were made only worse by his hypocrisy and claims that he’s really a nice guy. The Joshuah we saw certainly was not a nice guy – in fact, he was shameful.

Why Survivor: Micronesia’s Jason Is Not in the Hall of Shame by David Bloomberg
Survivor: Micronesia’s Jason almost went from the Reality TV Hall of Fame to the Reality TV Hall of Shame in just a few minutes. What happened to cause such a drastic change? And how did he avoid ending up with his own spot of shame right here? Read on to find out.

A Fan Should Have Known Better – Survivor: Micronesia’s Kathy Quits by David Bloomberg
Kathy was supposed to be one of the Fans who has watched a ton of Survivor and knew what she was getting herself into. But instead, she began complaining about her situation from Day 1, as if she truly had no idea. After surviving through the use of emotional crutches for 19 days, she gave up and quit the game. Now she’s being inducted into the Reality TV Hall of Shame.

From Hated to Favorite to Quitter: Jonny Fairplay Decides Not to Play ‘Survivor: Micronesia’ by David Bloomberg
It should not come as a surprise that Jonny Fairplay is being inducted into the Reality TV Hall of Shame. But the reason? That is fairly shocking. Jonny’s actions in the first week of Survivor: Micronesia ensured that he has ended up right where he belongs.

Hall of Shame Update: Big Brother 9’s Adam Fired for Insulting the Kids He’s Supposed to Support by David Bloomberg
Adam is locked in the Big Brother 9 house and doesn’t know it yet, but he’s now among the unemployed. What led to this turn of events? And what did the organization for which he worked have to say about Adam? Read on to find out!

Hall of Shame Moment: Big Brother 9’s Chelsia and Joshuah Show the Poorest of Taste by Sandy Lamparello
Big Brother 9 has already had as many mentions in the Reality TV Hall of Shame as there have been evictions. But guess what? This week brought us yet another! What did Chelsia say to earn her place, and how did Joshuah make it even worse to earn his? Read about it here.

Omarosa: As Shameful as Ever on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ by Brian Towers & David Bloomberg
Omarosa has had a volatile season on The Celebrity Apprentice. In Episode 7, though, lines were crossed. What happened? And who gets a special, well-deserved “dishonorable mention” in this induction? (Hint: not who you think.) Read on to find out how Omarosa has landed in the Hall of Shame for the fourth time, and whom we’re nailing to the other end of her broomstick.

Stirring Up His Own Eviction: Big Brother 9’s Jacob by David Bloomberg
Usually to get evicted from the Big Brother house, a contestant has to be nominated by the Head of Household and then voted out by a majority of the housemates. But the first eviction in the ninth season came from the sole choice of the Power Couple. It would make sense, then, to kiss up to that couple, right? Not so for Jacob, who chose to insult one of them instead. Just how clueless is he? Enough to be inducted into the Reality TV Hall of Shame.

Hall of Shame Moment: Big Brother 9’s Adam Slurs the Kids He’s Supposed to Be Supporting by David Bloomberg
How can Big Brother have only been on for two episodes and already there is a Hall of Shame Moment? We have Adam to thank for that – but unfortunately, the kids with whom he’s supposed to be working in his real life job won’t be thanking him after the remarks he made. What was even worse than his initial statement? His follow-up. Read on for details.

Hall of Shame Moment – Badda-Bing, Badda-Boom: Vincent Pastore Quits Celebrity Apprentice by Brian Towers
For the second time this season, the Reality TV Hall Of Shame opens a spot for a competitor of The Celebrity Apprentice. This time, Vincent Pastore is being accorded the dubious honor. What happened? Read on to find out how Vinny landed in the Hall Of Shame.

Hall of Shame Moment: Gene Simmons Fires Himself on Celebrity Apprentice by Brian Towers
Many people get mentioned in the Reality TV Hall Of Shame after they make a commitment to participate in a reality TV show and then quit. That’s essentially what happened on The Celebrity Apprentice when Gene Simmons orchestrated his own firing. Read on to find out how Gene’s actions in his final Boardroom have landed him in the Hall Of Shame.

Hall of Shame Moment: Survivor’s James Ignores Immunity by David Bloomberg
James was in the best position anybody could ever hope for on Survivor. He was guaranteed to make it through two Tribal Councils and had a good shot of going all the way to the win. But instead of making use of his immunity idols, James trusted that his cohorts would simply let him waltz away with a million dollars.

Hall of Shame Moment: The Amazing Race 12’s Julia Gives a Helping Hand and Loses a Million Dollars by Jenn Brasler
There are few times on The Amazing Race when helping other teams is beneficial – mostly when it will either benefit the helping team, or at least not risk that team’s place in the leg. But when you help a team that could potentially beat you to the Pit Stop? That earns you a Reality TV Hall of Shame Moment, like Julia (right, with sister Marianna) from The Amazing Race 12.

Winning the Game With Vile Behavior: Big Brother 8’s Dick Donato by David Bloomberg
Dick made it all the way through Big Brother 8 with daughter Daniele and ended up taking home the big prize. But that final vote cannot excuse the way he acted along the way. Dick was one of the most obnoxious, crude, and vile personalities to ever appear on reality TV, and the Reality TV Hall of Shame would be remiss if we did not induct him. Read on to find out all the reasons, including many that never made it to your TV screen.

Acting Like a Brat: Big Brother 8’s Jen Breaks the Rules, Gets First U.S. ‘Big Brother’ Penalty Ever by David Bloomberg
Jen was self-centered from the start of Big Brother 8, something we saw a lot of as the season progressed. But when she was backdoored and it looked like she might be going home, Jen decided the rules didn’t apply to her anymore. She violated her food restrictions, she destroyed another player’s property, and she earned the first (and second) ever penalty handed down on a U.S. Big Brother. There’s even more, so read on to find out why Jen has been inducted into the Reality TV Hall of Shame.