The most anticipated part of spring is here, no it’s not midterms, but a fresh lineup of television shows that are sure to keep T.V. sets hot.MTV heats things up with its new season of Real World/Road Rules : The Inferno 2, which puts alumni members of the two popular shows against each other by splitting them into two teams “The Good Guys,” and “The Bad Guys,” in order to face off in 15 missions for a cash prize of $300,000. This show airs Mondays at 10:00 p.m. Up next, everyone’s favorite ‘Bad Boy’ P. Diddy is back with Making the Band 3. Diddy and his crew of career shapers set out to form an all girl pop group. After a nationwide search, 19 girls are chosen to live in a loft in New
York, and compete for their life long dream and are judged on vocal and dance ability, as well as personality and willingness. The final group will consist of four to five of the best singers. Let’s hope they don’t have to hike to Brooklyn for cheese cake in stilettos. You can catch this show Tuesday at 10 p.m.
On B.E.T it’s out with the old and in with the new. Rap City gets a fresh look and fresh face, Cousin Jeff. It’s said that he won’t just bring the videos but the issues as well. The show still airs in its normal slot of 4 p.m. daily. You can also catch Jeff on The Cousin Jeff Chronicles, a series of shows which address issues that are currently facing the urban community. The show airs on Mondays at 7:30 p.m.
NBC has also joined in with its take on reality T.V. on Mondays with The Contender. This show follows 16 professional boxers through training camp to follow their dream of becoming a champion boxer. The show’s theme will be the pursuit of the American dream, and will also be made a little more interesting by following the competitors throughout their every day lives, and giving viewers a first hand look into their personal struggles and real life hopes. The show is hosted by Oscar nominee Sylvester Stallone and world famous boxer Sugar Ray Leonard.
With the new spring lineup, these networks have made sure to give viewers entertainment that is sure to carry them well into summer reruns.