Kathy Griffin Says 'My Life on the D-List' is Over, Kevin Eubanks Will Return to 'The Tonight Show' and More
You better put your box of wine down before you read this: Kathy Griffin told Entertainment Weekly that her hit reality show, 'My Life on the D-List,' is over.The Emmy-winner told EW that she's unsure of the show's future and format. "I don't think it will come back, especially not as the same show it was," Griffin said. "I would love to do a hybrid show, like a half-scripted kind of thing or something based on what I built on 'My Life on the D-List' and what I experience, but not a full-on reality show."
Griffin said a scripted series would be a natural progression for her brand and humor.
The past few seasons of 'D-List' have focused on the diva's misadventures with celebrities, with the situations seeming less organic and more staged. Bravo has yet to make a decision on the future of the series.
In other TV news ...
• The striking 'Biggest Loser' crew got a bit of a boost from the talent. Trainers Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper along with host Alison Sweeney have not crossed the picket line even though they have no-strike clauses in their contracts. [Deadline Hollywood]
• Ready for more 'Luther'? BBC is at work on two more two-hour TV movies about the character. No word on whether the new movies will air on BBC America. [Variety]
• Kevin Eubanks is returning to 'The Tonight Show.' Eubanks will appear on the Nov. 23 episode to promote his new CD, 'Zen Food.' [NBC]
• 'Trauma' veteran Cliff Curtis has joined the cast of 'Body of Proof.' Curtis will play a forensic consultant with the FBI and a potential love interest for Dana Delany's medical examiner character. [Movieline]
• Molly Parker will play the lead in Lifetime's 'Meet Jane.' The 'Deadwood' alumna will play a wife and mom of two who is enlisted to spy on her husband. [Deadline Hollywood]
• Anthony Carrigan will guest star on 'Parenthood.' The former 'Forgotten' star will play the new boss at T&S Footwear. [Movieline]
• Jessica Simpson will be the first guest on TV Guide Network's revamped 'Fashion Team.' The singer will discuss her new fashion line and makeover an intern. [TV Guide]
• Joel McHale will host the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards on IFC. The Spirit Awards honor indie films and filmmakers. [IFC]
• Isaiah Mustafa will host TBS's seventh annual Funniest Commercials of the Year. David Hasselhoff is also set to appear. [TBS]

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