David Arquette was cheered on by Courteney Cox and their daughter during his ‘Dancing with the Stars’ debut last night (19.09.11)

The 40-year-old actor – who split with the former ‘Friends’ star after 11 years of marriage in October 2010 – was spurred on by estranged wife and Coco, seven, who cheered him on from the front row as he hit the dancefloor with professional partner Kym Johnson.

Performing a Viennese waltz, David and Kym received a standing ovation from the audience and a whole host of compliments from the show’s judging panel, made up of Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli.

Len said: “I was very impressed. You’re a dancer.”

Following the routine, David – who received a score of 18 for his moves – said of daughter Coco: “She’s just so beautiful. She’s the love of my life.”

Meanwhile, Cher’s son Chaz Bono – who was born a female named Chastity and began gender reassignment surgery around three years ago – received equally positive comments from the judges on the debut night of ‘Dancing with the Stars’, attaining a score of 17.

Dubbed “Razzmataz Chaz” by Len, Bruno added: “So cuddly and cute. Great, great debut, Chaz. You should be proud.”

Kim and Khloe Kardashian were also in the audience cheering on brother Rob and his partner Cheryl Burke as they performed a waltz.

Iraq war veteran J.R. Martinez and singer Chynna Phillips jointly topped the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ leaderboard with a score of 22 apiece.

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Rihanna has reportedly signed up to be a mentor on the US ‘X Factor’

The pop beauty is set to help judge L.A. Reid choose his final four acts after Simon Cowell was so impressed with the ‘Only Girl (In The World)’ hitmaker’s performance on the UK version of his talent show last year.

Mariah Carey will also be acting as a guest mentor on the series.

A source told The Sun newspaper: “Simon loves Rihanna and loved having her on the UK show last year – so it’s no surprise he wants her back.

“He hasn’t officially announced her yet as he loves keeping everyone guessing. But fans are already getting excited.”

The 23-year-old singer was rumoured to be in the running for a place on the judging panel, but she did not make the final line-up – which is comprised of L.A., Simon, Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger.

The 51-year-old music mogul – who left the UK ‘X Factor’ last year to concentrate on his judging role on the new American show – recently branded a performance on the upcoming series “utterly s**t” during a short preview of competition, and he added: “I am hating this. It’s gotta go.”

Simon admitted he was close to walking off the set, but explained his boot camp rant was because of poor sound.

He said: “There were about 90 contestants and everything went wrong. It wasn’t their fault.

“It’s the meltdown of all meltdowns. I wasn’t afraid to say, ‘This is a shambles.’

“We’re going to show the good, bad and ugly bits. And there are lots of ugly bits.”

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Rob Kardashian says his mother “forced” him to agree to appear on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

The 24-year-old star has been announced as one of the competitors for the new series of the ballroom dancing TV show, and he has revealed it was his mum Kris Jenner who convinced him to go on.

He told Life & Style magazine: “I’m actually shocked that I’m doing it – I’m very low-key and really don’t like being in the spotlight, but my mom forced me. That’s the real reason I’m doing it!”

Now he is taking part, the ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ star is determined to do better than his sister Kim did when she competed in 2008.

The 30-year-old beauty could only make it to the third week and Rob is going to work hard to make sure he gets further.

He said: “She (Kris) forced Kim to do it, too. [My family] told me that I had better beat Kim as she’s a terrible dancer, and if I couldn’t do this, then I had a problem. I’m hoping that I do well.”

Rob is also looking forward to getting in shape when the rigorous rehearsals start because he has been piling on the pounds recently.

He added: “I weigh more than I’ve ever weighed, at more than 200 pounds. I’m usually always in shape, but I’ve been enjoying not working out and eating crap, so I’ll use this to really start getting in shape!”

Other celebrities joining Rob on this year’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ are David Arquette, Chaz Bono, chat show host Ricki Lake, George Clooney’s ex-girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis and Kristin Cavallari.

Season 13 of the ABC show starts on September 19.

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David Arquette is reportedly set to compete on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

The 39-year-old actor – who separated from wife Courteney Cox last year – will take to the dancefloor in the celebrity contest with professional dancer Kym Johnson, gossip website TMZ has claimed.

Programme chiefs will officially unveil the line up for the new season next week, but several stars have already been linked with the show.

Among those who may be competing to be crowned champion are reality TV star Rob Kardashian, singers Nick Jonas, Queen Latifiah and Christina Milian, veteran presenter Regis Philbin, troubled actress Lindsay Lohan and her mother Dina, George Clooney’s ex-girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis and basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal

One person who won’t be taking part is ‘Jersey Shore’ star Snooki, who recently took to her twitter page to shot down speculation she was training for the show.

She wrote: “I love watching ‘Dancing with the Stars’ but I am not apart of the cast ! Sorry Tweedos (sic)”

It was recently revealed the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ set has had a $3 million makeover ahead of the new season, including triple-tiered balcony-style seating for the audience and a staircase in the middle of the stage, which can split into two halves to reveal the orchestra pit.

Producers are also said to be “very excited” about the changes, which also encompass the dancefloor, which will be made into an elevated platform.

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Kat Von D’s ‘L.A. Ink’ TV show has been axed

The series – which follows the goings on at High Voltage Tattoo, the Los Angeles shop owned by the tattoo artist – is set to finish at the end of the current fourth season, which has seen the 29-year-old star showcasing her wedding plans with motorcycle entrepreneur Jesse James before they were cancelled.

The TLC television network told RadarOnline.com: “TLC has decided that the current season of ‘L.A. Ink’ will be its last.

“The network is proud of what the series has accomplished in its four seasons, following Kat Von D’s journey as an artist from Miami to Los Angeles.”

Gil Lopez – executive producer for ‘L.A. Ink’, which premiered in August 2007 – recently explained how the TV cameras had “full access” to the couple’s “fairly tale love story”.

He said: “She’s bumming. They were both in love. There was the unfortunate distance that tears things apart but she really tried and gave it all. She really committed to it. Like anybody, if you’re going to go on an eight or nine month journey and fully commit to someone, when it ends, it’s tough. She’s got a great attitude.

“We were really able to document what to all of us involved in the story is a fairy tale love story. We really got full access from the moment they got engaged [in January 2011] and how Jesse asked her father and how he proposed, to all the way through her looking for wedding dresses, talks to designers about wedding dresses. She was in love, madly in love.”

Despite the couple’s split, Kat recently insisted she has “no regrets” about getting a tattoo of the 42-year-old TV personality’s face inked on her body.

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‘Big Brother’ Champ Sued for Embezzlement — He Claims Extortion

A partner in one of the biggest restaurant groups in Hollywood claims two of her fellow partners — both reality stars — stole the business blind … but one of the guys is coming right back at her and alleging extortion.

Shereene Arazm claims former “Big Brother” winner Mike “Boogie” Malin  and his business partner, VH1 reality star Lonnie Moore  “illegally siphoned away [money]” from the Geisha House, LLC restaurant group for years in order to “support their lavish party-boy lifestyles.”

In her suit, Arazm claims, “They gambled away hundreds of thousands of dollars that never belonged to them, they used some of the stolen monies to pay for sex, and they traveled the world at Arazm’s and the restaurant group’s expense.”

Arazm also alleges in the docs, Malin used company resources “to have multiple sexual encounters with various older men during which Malin would live out fetish role play fantasies.”

But before Arazm filed her lawsuit, Malin — who now co-stars with Moore on the reality show “Famous Food” — launched a preemptive strike Tuesday … filing his own lawsuit claiming Arazm and her lawyer, legal pit bull Marty Singer, were trying to extort him.

Malin clams he received a draft of Arazm’s complaint — written by Singer — a week ago. Malin claims he was told by Singer that he either had to pay up quickly or Arazm’s explosive lawsuit would be filed and all the dirty laundry would be aired.

Malin claims Singer’s threat constitutes civil extortion. Plus, Malin alleges Arazm and Singer had people hack into his emails and illegally tap his phone.

Both parties are seeking millions of dollars in damages.

Singer tells TMZ, “The lawsuit filed by Malin was simply a preemptive strike since Malin and his partners knew they were being sued for serious wrongful conduct. The claims in the suit are completely false and fabricated. We fully expect to get the suit promptly dismissed.”

Calls to Malin, Moore and Malin’s attorney were not immediately returned.

News Source: TMZ

“Dancing with the Stars” Signs Rob Kardashian

Another member of the Kardashian Klan has agreed to compete on the next season of “Dancing with the Stars” TMZ has learned … but it ain’t Khloe … or Kourtney … or Kris — it’s a dude!

Multiple sources confirm … Rob Kardashian is officially on board — despite concerns about the “Dancing” schedule conflicting with Kim’s super MEGA wedding in August. We’re told the two sides addressed the issue and hammered out a plan — and Rob signed on the dotted line.

Rob will be the 2nd Kardashian to compete on the show — his sister Kim hit the ballroom in 2008 … but she was eliminated just 3 weeks in to the competition.

News Source: TMZ

Alexander Skarsgard cried when children mocked him for wearing cowboy boots.

The ‘True Blood’ actor travelled to Texas as a youngster with his father Stellan Skarsgard, and embraced the southern US culture by purchasing the functional footwear, but found school friends back in his native Sweden didn’t appreciate the fashion choice.

He said: “I spent two months in Fredericksburg, Texas, when I was eight, while my father shot a movie, and I loved it. I just embraced the whole cowboy culture. I got myself a pair of awesome boots and a cowboy hat. Then I got back to Sweden in September to go back to school, and I was so proud of my cowboy boots.

“I told my mom and my dad, ‘I’m going to wear these bad boys to school today, and all the kids are going to love me. I’m going to be the coolest kid in school.’

“Then I showed up and everyone was like, ‘Dude, why are you wearing ladies’ boots?’ They didn’t really work in Sweden. I wore them that one day, and then I ran home and cried and never wore those boots again.”

However, the 34-year-old star is now more comfortable transporting unusual goods from place to place, and the nature of his role in ‘True Blood’ – as vampire Eric Northman – means he will often have blood-sucking paraphernalia with him.

He joked to Interview magazine: “I always have a carry-on bag with my rubber fangs and my black cape.”

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Cheryl Cole’s Accent — Too Thick for ‘X-Factor’

Cheryl Cole was dropped from the judging panel on “X-Factor” largely because producers were concerned her English accent would be too difficult for an American audience to understand … sources close to the production tell TMZ. .

There were other issues too — we’re told Cheryl and fellow judge Paula Abdul had a “lack of chemistry” … and Cheryl was more expendable.

Producers now want Cheryl to return to the UK version of the show — but according to sources, Cheryl’s royally pissed over how this situation was handled … and may sever ties with “X-Factor” entirely.

With Cheryl out, Steve Jones will be the only host on the show — which debuts in September — while Nicole Scherzinger fills the open seat on the judging panel.

Calls to Simon Cowell still haven’t been returned.

News Source: TMZ

Lauren Alaina Silent in Makeup — Haley Is Ready

Lauren Alaina is sitting in the makeup chair silently because an “American Idol” doctor has frozen her throat in a last ditch effort to save her voice … spies on the “Idol” set tell TMZ.

TMZ broke the story … Lauren lost her voice and could not finish rehearsing for tonight’s finale.

Producers have brought Haley Reinhart to the set and she is currently in wardrobe. If Lauren can’t compete, Haley will square off against Scotty McCreery for the title.

We’re told Haley just finished rehearsing, and if she does compete tonight she’ll sing 3 songs — “House of the Rising Sun,” “I Who Have Nothing” and “Bennie and the Jets.”

News Source: TMZ

Dead Reality Star’s Suicide Device Hits Auction Block

Dead VH1 reality star Ryan Jenkins hanged himself on a coat rack nearly two years ago — after he was accused of murdering his wife — and now, the very same coat rack could be yours … for $1,750.

And that’s just the starting bid … in an auction hosted by a website that specializes in selling serial killer memorabilia — like locks of Charles Manson’s hair, Ted Bundy’s tire iron, and John Wayne Gacy’s license plate.

As we previously reported, Jenkins — who starred on VH1’s “I Love Money 3″ — was accused of brutally murdering his model wife Jasmine Fiore back in 2009 … and hanged himself in a motel a week later, after fleeing to Canada.

The bidding is already underway. Swing by!

News Source: TMZ

The Situation’s Dad — I Want a Reality Show!

It’s barely been a day since he broadcast his expletive-filled diatribe across the Internet — but TMZ has learned … The Situation’s dad Frank Sorrentino already has plans in place to pursue a reality show.

Sources close to Frank tell TMZ, he hopes to start shopping his show as soon as he locks down his tell-all book deal — whenever that happens.

As for WHY Frank’s doing this — we’re told his own kids once said he had no talent … and now he’s out to prove them wrong.

If the reality show doesn’t work out — sources tell us, Frank is also open to hosting or co-hosting some kind of talk show.

Now THAT would be entertaining.

News Source: TMZ

Eddie Cibrian to Ex: Keep Our Kids Off ‘Housewives’

Eddie Cibrian is adamant he does not want his ex-wife Brandi Glanville to put their kids on “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” — and we’re told he’s ready to go to court over it.

TMZ broke the story … Brandi will star on the next season of the show — and according to sources, Eddie wants to make sure Brandi doesn’t drag their kids along for the ride … threatening legal action if their two children make any kind of cameo appearance.

According to sources, Brandi’s pissed — telling friends Eddie is imposing a HUGE double standard … because he and the kids JUST appeared in a massive spread in People magazine … with LeAnn Rimes.

TMZ spoke to Eddie’s rep … who confirms Eddie doesn’t want their children involved in “Real Housewives” in any way whatsoever.

News Source: TMZ

Katie Couric On the Verge of $20 Million ABC Deal

Katie Couric and ABC television are on the verge of signing a $20 million deal, which would give Katie her own talk show, as well as significant involvement in ABC News — and the big casualty could be “General Hospital.”

Sources connected with ABC tell TMZ — under the deal that is in the final stages — Katie would do specials for ABC News, “20/20,” and do a significant amount of fill-in work — including anchoring.

ABC would also give Katie a 1-hour, 5-day-a-week syndicated talk show, that would begin in September, 2012. Our sources say … one option ABC is considering is giving its affiliates back the hour where “General Hospital” airs to make room for Katie. In other words, ABC would axe the third, longest-running soap in history and the last one standing on ABC.

ABC is also realistic, believing that one of it’s two new 2011 syndicated shows will fail, leaving room for K.C.

We’re told … when the dust settles and ABC’s daytime schedule gets rearranged, Katie would probably land in the 3 PM time slot.

BTW … we’re told Matt Lauer will NOT be part of Katie’s show.

As for the moola, our sources say the entire package for Katie and her partner, Jeff Zucker is a $20 million GUARANTEE for the syndicated show — and that’s just for the the first year. We’re also told Katie will get a “nominal amount” for her work in the news division.

News Source: TMZ

‘Jersey Shore’ — Surprising Living Arrangement

The hook to “Jersey Shore” in Italy is the place where the cast will be living … and it’s not the place being cited by numerous news reports.

Sources connected to the show and with direct knowledge tell TMZ … the TRUE location where the cast will be staying has not been revealed … but we’re told it won’t be an apartment … a house … a hotel … or a church.

TMZ has obtained photos of a new patio deck built off the back of the apartment complex where the gang in RUMORED to be staying — complete with studio lights — but we’re told the rumors are 100% false. However, the location MAY be used in the show, if producers like the way the set turns out.

We’re told NO ONE from the cast — including Snooki, Situation and Pauly D — have been informed where they will be staying … and producers plan to keep it a secret until the gang gets off the plane.

News Source: TMZ

Shots Fired Near Reality Show — Cops Respond

The Las Vegas SWAT team responded to a neighborhood where the reality show “Repo Games” was being taped last night … when someone pulled out a gun and opened fire near crew members.

It all went down around 9 PM at a home in North Las Vegas … when the “Repo” team arrived to take possession of a car … hoping to play a trivia game with the owner to give him a chance to win it back.

We’re told someone in a home three doors down from the production witnessed the repo taking place … and for some unknown reason, pulled out a gun and began shooting.

Cops and SWAT team members raced to the scene and surrounded the home — and ultimately took the man into custody. Fortunately, no one was hit by the gunfire.

Law enforcement sources confirm … cops found multiple firearms inside the suspect’s home … and the alleged gunman was taken to a nearby hospital for a mental evaluation. Officers believed he may have been suicidal.

Sources connected to the “Repo Games” production tell us … producers believe the man was shooting at them — so they closed down the shoot before they played any of the games … and the repo team kept the car.

News Source: TMZ

‘Boardwalk’ Star Sued Over Alleged Rooftop Attack

“Boardwalk Empire” star Paz de la Huerta unleashed such a ferocious beatdown on a reality star last month … the alleged victim claims she’s suffered PERMANENT injuries — this according to a new lawsuit obtained by TMZ.

Samantha Swetra — who starred on the MTV show “The City” — filed a lawsuit against Paz in NY this morning … in which she claims the HBO actress punched her and then hit her in the leg with a glass cup during a party on the roof of The Standard Hotel back in March.

According to docs, drawn up by her lawyer Stephanie Ovadia, Swetra claims she was “assaulted, beaten and battered” so viciously … she sustained “severe” physical and emotional injuries … “some of which injuries are permanent in nature.”

Sources close to Samantha say she’s still suffering pain in her nose and is having trouble breathing.

Swetra is suing for unspecified damages.

Earlier this week Paz appeared in criminal court in Manhattan — where the D.A. charged her with assault, criminal possession of a weapon, attempted assault and harassment.

News Source: TMZ

‘Teen Mom’ Jenelle — The Bikini Danger Zone

Just weeks after beating the crap out of another girl … “Teen Mom” star Jenelle Evans slipped into her bikini yesterday and got right back into ANOTHER dangerous situation at a local beach.

19-year-old Evans — who’s currently on probation stemming from a drug-related conviction — was surrounded by beer and beer drinkers at Yaupon Pier in North Carolina Thursday.

Jenelle’s lawyer insists the MTV star DID NOT engage in any illegal alcohol consumption — but for someone who’s already on thin ice with the law … and who has a child … putting herself in the midst of temptation is one hell of a risk.

News Source: TMZ

Demi Lovato is set to mark her comeback with a performance on the US version of ‘The X Factor’

The 18-year-old star – who left rehab in January after seeking treatment for “emotional and physical issues” in November – is in talks with producers of the highly-anticipated TV talent show to perform on one of the live shows after a judging role was ruled out.

A source said: “She has, in fact, had meetings concerning the matter, but chances are very slim that she would be joining the cast as a judge. They think, because of her age, she might not be the right fit for a judge. But they have spoken about having Demi come on to perform during the season, and have discussed her having her comeback performance.”

The show – created by Simon Cowell – is set to premiere in September and insiders believe this is perfect for Demi as it will give her the chance to put all her problems behind her and focus on her career.

Demi – who entered rehab after she allegedly punched a backing dancer – recently revealed she was excited about the prospect of returning to work.

In a video message thanking fans for their support, she said: “I wanted to let you guys know that I’m excited to get back to work and I can’t wait to tell you what the future holds. I can’t wait to see you guys in person and thank you all individually. I love you all and I couldn’t have done this without you.”

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CNN Staff Warned — Suspect Is ‘Armed & Dangerous’

The CNN building on Sunset Blvd. is still “on lockdown” 24 hours after a man called cops warning that his son threatened to open fire on staffers — and today employees have been warned the suspect is still considered “armed and dangerous.”

TMZ obtained the memo — sent out earlier today by building management — informing building staffers the LAPD is currently on high alert — looking for “a disheveled looking, transient man [who] has made threats to harm himself and as many other people as possible.”

The memo continues, “This man has an arrest history, history of violence, and is considered armed and dangerous.”

Management insists the post-threat lockdown is still in effect … and additional security has been hired to patrol the area.

As we first reported — it all started after a father called 911 yesterday, claiming his son threatened to shoot up CNN’s headquarters … unless dad sent him some cash.

News Source: TMZ

Carrie Ann Inaba has got engaged live on TV

The ‘Dancing With the Stars’ judge burst into tears when her boyfriend Jesse Sloane – who she has been dating for two years – got down on one knee while she was filling in for Kelly Ripa co-hosting ‘LIVE! With Regis and Kelly’.

In on the surprise proposal, the 43-year-old star’s fellow presenter Regis Philbin read a letter from a supposed viewer who wanted to pop the question to his girlfriend of two years, but was unsure as to how to go about doing it.

Jesse then walked on to the set carrying a huge princess-cut engagement ring, as the show’s lights dimmed and a group of violinists appeared.

He said: “I struggle to find the words to express what you mean to me. You’re an inspiration. You’re everything to me. Will you marry me?”

Accepting the proposal, a teary Carrie Ann said: “Yes. I will marry you.”

However, she later admitted she had no idea she would be leaving the show with a new fiance in tow.

She explained: “I’m shocked. I should have thought something was up.”

Earlier this month, Carrie Ann admitted she and 39-year-old accountant Jesse were planning a summer wedding on the beach, and are hoping their guests will jump into the ocean with them once they have made their vows.

She told Prevention magazine: “We’re planning a summer wedding on the beach. There’s something about looking into the vast blue ocean that always puts life into perspective. The fresh air and negative ions recharge the system.

“We want everyone to jump in the water with us after our vows, so it will have to be someplace warm and tropical.”

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Kirstie Alley “wants a nine” on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

The ‘Fat Actress’ star and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy came second in the leader board on the night with their cha cha cha to Cee Lo Green’s ‘Forget You’, with judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli both awarding them eight points.

The couple received a total of 23 out of a possible 30 and finished just behind ‘The Karate’ Kid’ star Ralph Macchio.

Speaking after the event, a shocked Kirstie said: “I did work hard, and I’m going to work harder now. I’ve had a taste of an eight, I want a nine.”

Kirstie – who has admitted she wanted to take part in the show to lose weight – was the last to perform, and Bruno confessed her footwork was among the best on show.

He said: “Your foot placement was the best of the night.”

Head judge Len Goodman added: “It was fun it was cheeky and it made me feel good.”

Pittsburgh Steelers player Hines Ward was also highly acclaimed for his cha cha cha with partner Kym Johnson, with the audience on their feet for his dance.

Among the surprises of the night was Playboy owner Hugh Hefner turning up to watch his former girlfriend Kendra Wilkinson and talk show host Wendy Williams putting in a less than confident performance and scoring just 14.

Commenting on the dance, Len said: “You need to unleash the beast. I thought, ‘Here we go, loud and proud – you got your dumplings boiling over.’ But it was quiet. It was timid.”

No stars were eliminated from the first show.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ total scores:

Ralph Macchio and Karina Smirnoff: 24

Kirstie Alley and Maksim Chmerkovskiy: 23

Chelsea Kane and Mark Ballas: 21

Hines Ward and Kym Johnson: 21

Romeo and Chelsie Hightower: 19

Chris Jerico and Cheryl Burke: 19

Petra Nemcova and Dmitry Chaplin: 18

Kendra Wilkinson and Louis Van Amstel: 18

Sugar Ray Leonard and Anna Trebunskaya: 17

Wendy Williams and Tony Dovolani: 14

Mike Catherwood and Lacey Schwimmer: 13

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Tareq Salahi — ‘Rehab’ ILLEGALLY Fired My Wife

Alleged White House crasher Tareq Salahi is hinting that he may SUE “Celebrity Rehab” … claiming the show illegally fired his wife because of her “health condition.”

It’s unclear what “condition” Tareq is referring to — but Michaele has said in the past that she suffers from multiple sclerosis.

Tareq and his lawyers have issued a statement saying, “[Michaele] was fired due to her health condition which is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.”

Team Salahi says they will announce more details about their gripe later today.

Earlier this week, Tareq told reporters that his wife’s only addiction was “chocolate” — leaving many wondering why she was even on the show in the first place.

News Source: TMZ

Reality Star — GRUESOME Injury During Stunt Mishap

This is just disgusting … an extreme athlete SHATTERS his wrist while trying to navigate an obstacle on a reality show … and the whole stomach turning event was captured on tape.

It all went down during a recent taping for “Jump City” on G4 — featuring Parkour teams from across the country, competing against each other by maneuvering insane obstacles.

Parkour master Levi Meeuwenberg tripped over an elevated railing and plummeted head first down a 10 foot drop on to a concrete stairway. When Levi got up, his arm was pointing in all sorts of different directions.

We’re told Levi had pins and metal plates surgically implanted into his arm to help reset the bone.

No word on his current condition — but we’re guessing he won’t be competing any time soon.

The full episode airs tonight at 8 PM ET on G4.

News Source: TMZ

‘Idol’ Hospitalized Contestant Stays On Show

Casey Abrams … the “American Idol” finalist who was hospitalized Wednesday … will stay on the show … TMZ has learned.

As we first reported, Casey was hospitalized Wednesday after complaining of severe stomach pains. He received a blood transfusion at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center this morning, and was released about an hour ago.

Casey has now done two rehearsals for the taping tonight — featuring the top 12 male finalists.

A source connected with the show tells TMZ Casey will not have to return to the hospital.

News Source: TMZ