Now that Chris Daugherty has won on “Survivor Vanuatu,” our attention turns to other reality shows approaching the big finish.
SHOW
“The Biggest Loser”
FINALE AIRS
8:30 p.m. Jan. 11,WMAQ-Ch. 5.
WHAT’S AT STAKE
The participant who loses the most weight gets a $250,000 check.
HOW MUCH DO WE CARE
We kind of care — and as the holidays approach, we relate to the weight issues. But how much can these folks really lose in just a few months?
SHOW
“The Swan 2”
FINALE AIRS
7 p.m. Monday,WFLD-Ch. 32.
WHAT’S AT STAKE
Nine women who’ve undergone plastic surgery compete in the ickiest pageant ever.
HOW MUCH DO WE CARE
Not so much. It’s not the face-lifts we mind so much as the competing face-lifts (all of which look vaguely similar).
SHOW
“The Apprentice”
FINALE AIRS
7 p.m. Thursday,WMAQ-Ch. 5.
WHAT’S AT STAKE
Winner gets to be the next Bill Rancic.
HOW MUCH DO WE CARE
We’d care more if the two finalists, Jennifer M. and Kelly, didn’t seem like emotionless robots.
SHOW
“America’s Next Top Model”
FINALE AIRS
7 p.m. Wednesday,WPWR-Ch. 50.
WHAT’S AT STAKE
The prizes include a modeling contract, an Elle magazine photo shoot and a $100,000 Cover Girl cosmetics contract.
HOW MUCH DO WE CARE
We’re not naive enough to believe that our predicted winner — the sweet, half-blind Amanda — will really become a top catwalker. Never mind, we’re still addicted to this frothier-than-air modeling-fantasy show.
