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Jeff Dodge-Reality News Lead Editor

Jeff Dodge

Reality News Lead Editor

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Author Details

Jeff Dodge (he/him), a graduate of Western Washington University, has been a TV news editor for many years and has had the chance to interview multiple reality show stars, including Randy Jackson, Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum, Mel B and John Cena. Fun Fact: he’s been to every single Idol Live! Tour.

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Jeff started out with Screen Rant as an editor (and eventually a hiring associate) before becoming the Reality News Lead Editor in 2023. He's edited articles on a wide range of shows, including 90 Day Fiancé and Real Housewives, and has written news articles about competition shows like American Idol, The Masked Singer, The Voice and America's Got Talent.

Favorite Media

Jeff's love of reality competition shows began when Survivor and American Idol debuted in the early 2000s. One of his favorite singers of all time is the Idol Queen herself, Kelly Clarkson. Jeff went to see Razzie winner From Justin To Kelly on opening weekend; he’s still waiting for the sequel that no one’s asking for: From Clay To Ruben.

Latest Articles

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Squid Game: The Challenge Season 1 Finale Games Were Anticlimactic, According To Fans (SPOILERS)

After an exciting inaugural season of Squid Game: The Challenge full of twists and turns, there is one aspect of the finale that's disappointing.

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Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 Renewed By Netflix

The Squid Game spin-off has been a hit for Netflix, and now the streaming service is ready to start casting for Squid Game: The Challenge season 2.

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Squid Game: The Challenge Producers Expose Major Behind-The-Scenes Secret About Glass Bridge (SPOILERS)

Squid Game: The Challenge has been accused of being fake. Now the producers are coming forward to reveal explosive secrets about one of the games.

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Below Deck Med Mid-Season Trailer Reveals Dramatic Return Of This Controversial Cast Member

The Below Deck Med season 8 crew has been dealing with a lot of drama, which is expected to roll back in when someone from their recent past shows up.

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Mark Cuban Makes Bombshell Announcement About His Future On Shark Tank

Mark Cuban has been a fan-favorite shark for many years, but he's made a shocking statement about his future as a cast member on Shark Tank.

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This Below Deck Med Star Deserves More Credit For How They Handle Toxic Cast Members

Below Deck Med season 8 has been full of drama. But there's one particular cast member who's being praised for how they're handling the situation.

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Below Deck Alum Captain Lee's Revealing Summer House Interview Gets "Pulled" For Mysterious Reasons

Captain Lee Rosbach isn't on Below Deck anymore, but he's been pulled into new controversy after his interview with a Summer House star is canceled.

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Big Brother Reindeer Games Season 1 Schedule Unveiled

The upcoming winter-themed Big Brother spin-off, Big Brother Reindeer Games, will only air six episodes, much shorter than fans are used to.

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Below Deck's Captain Lee Slams This Controversial Reality Star For Taking Selfie On BravoCon Zoom Call

Below Deck's Captain Lee Rosbach shares a story about being on a Zoom call where he witnessed a reality TV villain being very self-centered.

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Squid Game: The Challenge Trailer Teases "Savage Game" As Contestants Battle Against Each Other

When Squid Game: The Challenge premieres, viewers can expect to see contestants compete against each other in the exact same games seen on Squid Game.

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1000-Lb Sisters Star Tammy Slaton Arrested For Alleged Drug Possession

1000-Lb Sisters' Tammy Slaton is in legal trouble after allegedly possessing drugs and drug paraphernalia. The reality star cryptically responds.

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Love Is Blind Season 5 Reunion Fails To Hold Stacy Snyder Accountable For Her Behavior

Stacy Snyder's behavior is "let off the hook" at the Love Is Blind season 5 reunion. Once again, Nick and Vanessa Lachey are being blamed.

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Anthony Anderson Blames This Key Element Of The Masked Singer For Early Elimination (Was He At A Disadvantage?)

The Masked Singer season 10 unmasked its first competitor: Anthony Anderson. The actor opens up about what actually caused him to be eliminated.

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"I Truly Could Not Wait!" This Below Deck Mediterranean Star Is Now Engaged

A prominent name in the Below Deck franchise will be heading down the aisle, as a Below Deck Med star takes to Instagram to announce her engagement.

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"We're Not Together Anymore": This Bachelor In Paradise Couple Announces Split After Fueling Recent Breakup Rumors

A Bachelor In Paradise couple decides to go their separate ways, confirming their breakup after fueling breakup rumors caused by their own actions.

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Jessa Duggar's Pregnancy Announcement Questioned Ahead Of Jill Duggar's Memoir: "The Timing Is Definitely Peculiar"

19 Kids And Counting's Jessa Duggar is excited to announce she's pregnant again, but the timing of her announcement is coming under fire.

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The Golden Bachelor Cast Revealed: ABC Chooses Age-Suitable Contestants For Gerry Turner

As Bachelor Nation counts down the days until the franchise officially has its first senior lead, ABC reveals The Golden Bachelor's cast of 22 women.

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Bachelorette Alum Josh Seiter Dies After Battle With Depression

Josh Seiter's family informs the world that the former contestant on The Bachelorette has unexpectedly passed away after battling depression.

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Bachelorette's Hannah Brown & Adam Woolard Get Engaged

The Bachelorette's Hannah Brown has exciting news to share: she's engaged to Adam Woolard. The big moment took place on a farm with her family.

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Sister Wives' Leon Brown & Audrey Kriss Get Married In Secret Ceremony

Leon Brown and Audrey Kriss are now a married couple after hosting their wedding in October 2022. Sister Wives' Kody and Meri Brown were not there.

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