Emma Ashton
Ever since Noelene Donaher was on our television screens in Sylvania Waters, Emma has been obsessed with Reality TV. Her addiction has led to her creating Australia’s leading independent reality TV blog - Reality Ravings.
This TV genre, for which the term ‘15 minutes of fame’ could have been created, continues to delight and appall, showcase new talent and throw up extreme personalities for the Australian public to either love or hate. With the remote in hand, Reality Raver oscillates from fan to critic as she dissects the latest offerings in this popular format.
Despite rumours of its demise, reality TV has gone from strength to strength in Australia and overseas. At less then half the cost of other dramatic forms of television (according to the Australian Media and Communications Authority ACMA) it is likely with the economic downturn reality TV will continue to be a mainstay of the Australian television landscape.
Articles by Emma Ashton
How the year-end reality shows are holding up
The TV stations are in the final throes of the ratings year and over the past few weeks they have…... Read more
What’s gone wrong with Australian Idol
With the latest episode of Australian Idol still not hitting the 1 million viewer mark in the new 7.30pm time…... Read more
Will Kyle get kicked off Idol?
UPDATE 3/8/09, 5pm : Ten has just announced that Kyle has been sacked as Idol judge. Here’s what Emma wrote…... Read more
Rise of the mummy blogger
There is an online revolution occurring with women taking to the blogsphere at a phenomenal rate. They are connecting, supporting,…... Read more
Six things I learnt watching MasterChef
Julie Goodwin was crowned the winner of the first series of the highly popular MasterChef Australia. She comprehensively beat South…... Read more
The MasterChef final formguide, time to cut the fat
After three months, 7500 applications, a top 50, then a top 20, MasterChef Australia now has a Top Six to…... Read more
And you thought Masterchef was a cooking competition
It would appear the knives are starting to come out in the MasterChef Australia household as the $100,000 prize gets…... Read more
Ten things you need to know before going on reality TV
1. It will not change your life Going on a reality TV show may not be the life changing experience…... Read more
Should reality TV producers have a legal duty of care?
UPDATE: Susan Boyle has been admitted to The Priory after suffering a nervous collapse, Britain’s Daily Mail reports. Susan Boyle’s…... Read more
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