Battle of the Network Reality Stars


Battle of the Network Reality Stars is an American television series that aired on the Bravo cable network from August 17 until September 21, 2005. Based on the popular 1970s and 1980s television competition Battle of the Network Stars, the show consisted of thirty-three competitors from several different reality television shows. Some of the better known contestants include Adam Mesh, from the Average Joe TV series, Richard Hatch, Survivor winner, Sue Hawk, Ryan Starr and Nikki McKibbin of American Idol fame, Evan Marriott, of Joe Millionaire fame, and Will Kirby, winner of Big Brother season 2. Chip and Kim McAllister, winners of The Amazing Race 5, also participated. Veteran NBC sportscaster Mike Adamle hosted the show and featured reality reporters Trishelle Cannatella, Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth, and Bob Guiney. Austin Scarlett of Project Runway made fashion commentary in several episodes.

Teams

The competitors, as divided by team :
ContestantShowFinish
Richard Hatch' and 'Lost in Final Challenge
Ryan StarrAmerican IdolLost in Final Challenge
Valerie PensoTemptation IslandLost in Final Challenge
Burton Roberts'Lost in Final Challenge
Mike "The Miz" MizaninLost in Final Challenge
Heidi BresslerThe ApprenticeMoves to Dark Blue Team Episode 1
Lost in Final Challenge
Bradford CohenThe ApprenticeVoted Out Episode 4
Returned as Underdog Episode 4
Mirna HindoyanThe Amazing Race 5 and All StarsVoted Out Episode 4
Returned as Underdog Episode 4
Charla FaddoulThe Amazing Race 5 and All StarsMoves to Red Team Episode 1

ContestantShowFinish
Matt GouldJoe Schmo ShowEliminated Episode 6
Sue Hawk' and 'Eliminated Episode 6
Will KirbyBig Brother 2 and All-StarsEliminated Episode 6
Chip McAllisterThe Amazing Race 5Eliminated Episode 6
Kim McAllisterThe Amazing Race 5Eliminated Episode 6
Theo Vonkurnatowski'Eliminated Episode 6
Nikki McKibbinAmerican IdolVoted Out Episode 4
Returned as Underdog Episode 4
Brian WorthAverage Joe: HawaiiVoted Out Episode 4
Returned as Underdog Episode 4

ContestantShowFinish
Will WikleBig Brother 5Eliminated Episode 5
Coral SmithEliminated Episode 5
Evan MarriottJoe MillionaireEliminated Episode 5
Melissa Howard'Eliminated Episode 5
Gervase Peterson'Moves to Red Team Episode 2
Eliminated Episode 5
Tina "Tina Fabulous" PanasThe BachelorMoves to Red Team Episode 2
Eliminated Episode 5
Adam MeshAverage Joe and Adam ReturnsVoted Out Episode 4
Returned as Underdog Episode 4
Rachel Love FraserThe SwanVoted Out Episode 4
Returned as Underdog Episode 4
Duncan NutterShowbiz Moms & DadsVolunteered to Leave Episode 2
Charla FaddoulThe Amazing Race 5 and All StarsJoins Red Team Episode 1
Volunteered to Leave Episode 2
Heidi BresslerThe Apprentice Moves to Dark Blue Team Episode 1

ContestantShowFinish
Mike "Mike Boogie" MalinBig Brother 2 and All StarsEliminated Episode 3
Brittany BrowerAmerica's Next Top Model, Cycle 4Eliminated Episode 3
Jonathan BakerThe Amazing Race 6Eliminated Episode 3
Victoria FullerThe Amazing Race 6Eliminated Episode 3
Wendy PepperProject RunwayEliminated Episode 3
Chris RussoThe ApprenticeEliminated Episode 3
Jerri Manthey' and 'Eliminated Episode 3
David DaskalAverage Joe 2Eliminated Episode 3
Gervase PetersonSurvivor: BorneoMoves to Red Team Episode 2
Tina "Tina Fabulous" PanasThe Bachelor Moves to Red Team Episode 2

Episode summary

Episode 1

Hosted by Kathy Griffin, Bravo's All-Star Reality Reunion, which aired the same night as the finale featured all cast members save Rachel, Theo, Melissa, Jonathan, Victoria, Wendy Pepper, Trishelle and Bob Guiney.
Alumni from other reality series also participated in the reunion. They were:
Heather, Dat Phan, Erin, Cindy, Brennan, Gary, Norm, Jason, Ivana Ma, Pamela, Jay London, Ryan C. Benson, Tara, Mark, Reichen Lehmkuhl, Michael Tarshi, Kyra Sundance and dog Chelsea, Brandon Kindle and his partner Ryan Pacchiano and their dog Liberace, Angela Dodson, and Kara Saun.
Discussions included their current careers, how they were treated after their respective series aired, Omarosa's disclosure that being a villain is the best way to garner money and public notoriety, and an update on various feuds from other series.