Andy Dehnart
@andydehnart.com
Writer, TV critic, creator of realityblurred.com, TCA president, writing coach, husband, cat dad, improviser, runner, lover of em dashes and roller coasters. More at andydehnart.com! 🏳️🌈 He/him
The 50-state Survivor 50 hidden immunity idol hunt/contest has started, but there's a catch: each state's idol will be available for just a few hours on one day. #Survivor #HiddenIdol
Survivor’s hidden idol hunt has begun! You only have hours to find yours.
The 50-state Survivor 50 hidden immunity idol hunt/contest has started, but there's a catch: each state's idol will be available for just a few hours on one day.
www.realityblurred.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:41 AM
The 50-state Survivor 50 hidden immunity idol hunt/contest has started, but there's a catch: each state's idol will be available for just a few hours on one day. #Survivor #HiddenIdol
ICYMI: Which genre docs got Academy Awards nominations, and where to watch them. #TrueCrime #Oscars2026
True crime at the 2026 Oscars
Which genre docs got Academy Awards nominations, and where to watch them.
www.realityblurred.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:33 AM
ICYMI: Which genre docs got Academy Awards nominations, and where to watch them. #TrueCrime #Oscars2026
Survivor released the first two hidden-idol clues today, for two states, including Florida.
There's a clue pointing to a location where there's an idol, i.e. a QR code to scan to be entered in the contest.
The clue: moderately difficult!
There's a clue pointing to a location where there's an idol, i.e. a QR code to scan to be entered in the contest.
The clue: moderately difficult!
January 29, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Survivor released the first two hidden-idol clues today, for two states, including Florida.
There's a clue pointing to a location where there's an idol, i.e. a QR code to scan to be entered in the contest.
The clue: moderately difficult!
There's a clue pointing to a location where there's an idol, i.e. a QR code to scan to be entered in the contest.
The clue: moderately difficult!
The Great British Baking Show's new judge will be Nigella Lawson, who replaces Prue Leith. And she's done quite a bit of food TV—including in the U.S. #GreatBritishBakingShow #NigellaLawson
Watch new Bake-Off judge Nigella Lawson’s previous reality TV
The Great British Baking Show's new judge will be Nigella Lawson, who replaces Prue Leith. And she's done quite a bit of food TV—including in the U.S.
www.realityblurred.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:46 AM
The Great British Baking Show's new judge will be Nigella Lawson, who replaces Prue Leith. And she's done quite a bit of food TV—including in the U.S. #GreatBritishBakingShow #NigellaLawson
January 28, 2026 at 8:26 PM
A great list of 8 independent journalists and outlets covering Minneapolis—and a discussion of the discovery problem that exists right now in finding the people who are doing credible, ethical work.
Independent journalists covering Minnesota right now
When ICE raids sparked a crisis in Minneapolis, an ecosystem of independent journalists was already on the ground
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January 28, 2026 at 3:51 PM
A great list of 8 independent journalists and outlets covering Minneapolis—and a discussion of the discovery problem that exists right now in finding the people who are doing credible, ethical work.
ICYMI: Below Deck Mediterranean season 10 was a welcome course-correction from Below Deck season 12, aka Below Deck: Love Island. But it had its own problems. #BelowDeckMed #RealityTV
Below Deck Med season 10 ended with a threat
Below Deck Mediterranean season 10 was a welcome course-correction from Below Deck season 12, aka Below Deck: Love Island. But it had its own problems.
www.realityblurred.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:31 AM
ICYMI: Below Deck Mediterranean season 10 was a welcome course-correction from Below Deck season 12, aka Below Deck: Love Island. But it had its own problems. #BelowDeckMed #RealityTV
On this week's show: Two Survivor legends, two conversations for you to eavesdrop on. Plus: recommendations for free and entertaining streaming TV! #Survivor #RealityTV
Two Survivors, two stories
On this week's show: Two Survivor legends, two conversations for you to eavesdrop on. Plus: recommendations for free and entertaining streaming TV!
www.realityblurred.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:01 AM
On this week's show: Two Survivor legends, two conversations for you to eavesdrop on. Plus: recommendations for free and entertaining streaming TV! #Survivor #RealityTV
Here's the list and schedule of Survivor encore episodes airing on CBS this month, opposite the Winter Olympics and before Survivor 50. #Survivor #Survivor50
The 10 Survivor episodes re-running during the Olympics
Here's the list and schedule of Survivor encore episodes airing on CBS this month, opposite the Winter Olympics and before Survivor 50.
www.realityblurred.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Here's the list and schedule of Survivor encore episodes airing on CBS this month, opposite the Winter Olympics and before Survivor 50. #Survivor #Survivor50
ICYMI: I talked to two-time Survivor winner Sandra Diaz-Twine about playing Fox's Extracted, which she's on with her daughter Nina, and how that—and her reputation—affected her game play. #Survivor #SandraDiazTwine
Survivor’s Sandra Diaz-Twine on Extracted, her reputation, and waiting to pounce
I talked to two-time Survivor winner Sandra Diaz-Twine about playing Fox's Extracted, which she's on with her daughter Nina, and how that—and her reputation—affected her game play.
www.realityblurred.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:32 AM
ICYMI: I talked to two-time Survivor winner Sandra Diaz-Twine about playing Fox's Extracted, which she's on with her daughter Nina, and how that—and her reputation—affected her game play. #Survivor #SandraDiazTwine
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Major congratulations to Lindsey and Alicia at The Purse who moved from Substack to Ghost and just relaunched today!
Site looks so great 👏👏👏
If you're interested in money, work, relationships and motherhood, you should become a backer.
www.thepurse.co
Site looks so great 👏👏👏
If you're interested in money, work, relationships and motherhood, you should become a backer.
www.thepurse.co
The Purse
Talking about money, motherhood, careers, and all that good stuff.
www.thepurse.co
January 27, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Major congratulations to Lindsey and Alicia at The Purse who moved from Substack to Ghost and just relaunched today!
Site looks so great 👏👏👏
If you're interested in money, work, relationships and motherhood, you should become a backer.
www.thepurse.co
Site looks so great 👏👏👏
If you're interested in money, work, relationships and motherhood, you should become a backer.
www.thepurse.co
Here are the America's Culinary Cup contestants: 16 accomplished and acclaimed chefs, and also one two-time Top Chef winner, returning to compete for Padma Lakshmi yet again. #CulinaryCup #TopChef
Meet the America’s Culinary Cup chefs—and introducing Buddha Lo!
Here are the America's Culinary Cup contestants: 16 accomplished and acclaimed chefs, and also one two-time Top Chef winner, returning to compete for Padma Lakshmi yet again.
www.realityblurred.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Here are the America's Culinary Cup contestants: 16 accomplished and acclaimed chefs, and also one two-time Top Chef winner, returning to compete for Padma Lakshmi yet again. #CulinaryCup #TopChef
Which genre docs got Academy Awards nominations, and where to watch them. #TrueCrime #Oscars2026
True crime at the 2026 Oscars
Which genre docs got Academy Awards nominations, and where to watch them.
www.realityblurred.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Which genre docs got Academy Awards nominations, and where to watch them. #TrueCrime #Oscars2026
Below Deck Mediterranean season 10 was a welcome course-correction from Below Deck season 12, aka Below Deck: Love Island. But it had its own problems. #BelowDeckMed #BelowDeck
Below Deck Med season 10 ended with a threat
Below Deck Mediterranean season 10 was a welcome course-correction from Below Deck season 12, aka Below Deck: Love Island. But it had its own problems.
www.realityblurred.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Below Deck Mediterranean season 10 was a welcome course-correction from Below Deck season 12, aka Below Deck: Love Island. But it had its own problems. #BelowDeckMed #BelowDeck
In one hour, at 7 p.m. ET: chat with Survivor's Stephen Fishbach on the eve of the publication of his already acclaimed first novel!
RSVP (free!) to get the Zoom link:
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Stephen Fishbach with Andy Dehnart · Zoom · Luma
Join Stephen Fishbach for a Q&A and conversation with reality blurred’s Andy Dehnart about Stephen's forthcoming novel, Escape! and how a book about a…
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January 26, 2026 at 10:58 PM
In one hour, at 7 p.m. ET: chat with Survivor's Stephen Fishbach on the eve of the publication of his already acclaimed first novel!
RSVP (free!) to get the Zoom link:
RSVP (free!) to get the Zoom link:
A 23-year-old firefighter secretly took photos inside Poland during the largest resistance operation against the Nazis. The story of those photos is on HBO: "33 Photos from the Ghetto," which airs Tuesday at 9, the same time as a PBS/American Masters profile of Elie Wiesel.
Details in my doc guide:
Details in my doc guide:
Winter 2026 documentaries and reality TV specials
Your guide to winter 2025/2026 reality TV specials and televised documentaries, from David Bromstad’s home to The Cult of the Real Housewife. I frequently update this list so you’ll know what’s coming…
www.realityblurred.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:05 PM
A 23-year-old firefighter secretly took photos inside Poland during the largest resistance operation against the Nazis. The story of those photos is on HBO: "33 Photos from the Ghetto," which airs Tuesday at 9, the same time as a PBS/American Masters profile of Elie Wiesel.
Details in my doc guide:
Details in my doc guide:
I talked to two-time Survivor winner Sandra Diaz-Twine about playing Fox's Extracted, which she's on with her daughter Nina, and how that—and her reputation—affected her game play. #Survivor #SandraDiazTwine
Survivor’s Sandra Diaz-Twine on Extracted, her reputation, and waiting to pounce
I talked to two-time Survivor winner Sandra Diaz-Twine about playing Fox's Extracted, which she's on with her daughter Nina, and how that—and her reputation—affected her game play.
www.realityblurred.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:31 PM
I talked to two-time Survivor winner Sandra Diaz-Twine about playing Fox's Extracted, which she's on with her daughter Nina, and how that—and her reputation—affected her game play. #Survivor #SandraDiazTwine
This week: A new season of Extracted on Fox, plus my interview with Survivor queen Sandra Diaz-Twine, who's one of the players. Also: new seasons of American Idol and Next Level Chef. Details/all premieres:
Winter 2026 reality TV schedule and guide
Here’s your winter 2025/2026 reality TV schedule! I’ve listed all the reality TV, doc series, and game show premieres on broadcast, cable, and streaming, and I’ll keep updating it as the year changes…
www.realityblurred.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:16 PM
This week: A new season of Extracted on Fox, plus my interview with Survivor queen Sandra Diaz-Twine, who's one of the players. Also: new seasons of American Idol and Next Level Chef. Details/all premieres:
ICYMI: I love annual anthologies, including The Pushcart Prize, which introduce me to new pieces and new writers. And I'm hosting an event with a 2023 Pushcart Prize winner, Survivor's Stephen Fishbach!
60+ writers, one book. Meet one!
I love annual anthologies, including The Pushcart Prize, which introduce me to new pieces and new writers. And I'm hosting an event with a 2023 Pushcart Prize winner, Survivor's Stephen Fishbach!
www.andydehnart.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:24 AM
ICYMI: I love annual anthologies, including The Pushcart Prize, which introduce me to new pieces and new writers. And I'm hosting an event with a 2023 Pushcart Prize winner, Survivor's Stephen Fishbach!
I love The Traitors! But I love not being a traitor even more. Let's all be faithful and do the right thing.
January 26, 2026 at 2:56 AM
I love The Traitors! But I love not being a traitor even more. Let's all be faithful and do the right thing.
@pizzakari.bsky.social Just listened to your EEHG episode and so glad you liked Crime Scene Zero!
January 25, 2026 at 7:41 PM
@pizzakari.bsky.social Just listened to your EEHG episode and so glad you liked Crime Scene Zero!
Join me from your couch Monday night to talk with Survivor alum and acclaimed writer Stephen Fishbach about Survivor, writing about reality TV, creating a fictional reality TV show for his new novel "Escape!"—and anything else you'd like to know!
Register here; it's free: https://luma.com/4i1...
Register here; it's free: https://luma.com/4i1...
January 25, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Join me from your couch Monday night to talk with Survivor alum and acclaimed writer Stephen Fishbach about Survivor, writing about reality TV, creating a fictional reality TV show for his new novel "Escape!"—and anything else you'd like to know!
Register here; it's free: https://luma.com/4i1...
Register here; it's free: https://luma.com/4i1...
ICYMI: What a ride The Traitors season 4 episode 6 was, the start of a roller coaster that's only going to get better next episode, thanks to everything that happened. Here's my recap. #Traitors #RealityTV
Traitors 4 episode 5 recap: hostage situation
What a ride The Traitors season 4 episode 6 was, the start of a roller coaster that's only going to get better next episode, thanks to everything that happened. Here's my recap.
www.realityblurred.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:48 PM
ICYMI: What a ride The Traitors season 4 episode 6 was, the start of a roller coaster that's only going to get better next episode, thanks to everything that happened. Here's my recap. #Traitors #RealityTV
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Here is a very good thread to help everyone reading to turn today’s events into action. We are not as helpless as we feel when we work together. 🧵
My group chats are full of Minnesotans reacting to today’s murder by figuring out ways they can help.
We need people outside of the state to do the same thing. Whatever you wish everyone else was doing right now? Do it today.
Let’s make a list of things that could help.
We need people outside of the state to do the same thing. Whatever you wish everyone else was doing right now? Do it today.
Let’s make a list of things that could help.
January 24, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Here is a very good thread to help everyone reading to turn today’s events into action. We are not as helpless as we feel when we work together. 🧵
Reposted by Andy Dehnart
On a downtown street in Minneapolis, as people stream out from the massive march, Mary Tyler Moore says “fuck ice.”
January 23, 2026 at 10:29 PM
On a downtown street in Minneapolis, as people stream out from the massive march, Mary Tyler Moore says “fuck ice.”