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With allegations now of a long-term affair with Ginger White, the 'Chelsea Lately' (Weeknights, 11PM ET on E!) round table tackled the latest bomb to rock the Herman Cain campaign. In the process, they dropped a bit of a bombshell of their own.

Kerri Kenney-Silver couldn't understand why these women were coming forward like this was a great club to be a part of. "I mean, yes, I used to date Herman Cain," she said. "I'm not proud of it. It's not like I'm going on national television to talk about it."

To quote Rick Perry: "Oops."

Looking across the entire Republican field of contenders, Sarah Colonna had a much simpler theory. "I feel like we're being 'Punk'd,'" she said.

The topic of conversation for the 'Chelsea Lately' (Weeknights, 11PM ET on E!) was predictably the ongoing scandal surrounding GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain. With a fourth woman coming forward, and this time revealing herself, with accusations of sexual harassment, it seems this is a story that simply isn't going to die.

Josh Wolf mentioned how Herman Cain keeps wanting to convince the media that he'd rather focus on talking about the issues than this scandal. But as Wolf points out, "You trying to force a woman to give you a b****** ... is kind of an issue!"

It was 72 days that didn't change anything. Certainly not Kim Kardashian's last name. But the divorce that everyone is talking about inevitably became the topic of the round table on 'Chelsea Lately' (Weeknights, 11PM ET on E!).

Ross Matthews equated their marriage to an episode of 'Glee,' from the point-of-view of someone who likes the show. "I know it's gonna be over soon, but I just don't want it to be," he said.

But we feel that Arden Myrin may have had the most accurate perspective on the whole situation ...

Nobody likes to stereotype, but sometimes you just can't help it. Ross Matthews realizes this, and acknowledge that no one will ever believe him when he says that he's actually really into football. Guest-hosting 'Chelsea Lately' (Weeknights, 11PM ET on E!) with Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett was the perfect chance to prove it.

"I'm gonna say something, Hank, that I never thought I would say," Matthews said to the NFL wide receiver. "Would you go long for me?"

At this, he pulled out a football and told the audience had a spiral. That claim proved a little ambitious, but he nevertheless gave a solid throw across the studio, which Baskett caught easily. See, it works as an audition tape for Baskett as well if he wants.

With Chelsea lately a no-show, Ross Matthews filled in for her on 'Chelsea Lately' (Weeknights, 11PM ET on E!), and took the round table into a discussion about Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries' wedding this past weekend.

Arden Myrin was the most shocked that the happy couple managed to profit $17.9 million dollars through corporate sponsorship of the event.

"$17.9 million for getting married! Getting married!" Matthews shouted, before lamenting. "I can't even get married."

Franjola went the easy route, by taking a jab at Bruce Jenner's many plastic surgeries. "They didn't know if Bruce Jenner was crying or sweating because his face has been lifted so much his tear ducts are here now," he said, pointing to just below his hairline.

Funnyman Ross Matthews got to live a dream on 'Chelsea Lately' (Weeknights, 11PM ET on E!) tonight. He teased it on his website, and when fans tuned into the show they noticed something different. Chelsea Handler wasn't there, and Matthews was running the show. Maybe he should have double-checked the guest list before agreeing to host, though.

He certainly was squeamish and uncomfortable when guest Mireya Mayor started trotting out various animals for him to interact with. He was particularly taken aback by the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach.

"This is the world's largest roach," Mayor explained. "You want to hold one?"

Ross Mathews has gone from Jay Leno's jolly intern, to a jolly 'Tonight Show' correspondent, to 'Chelsea Lately''s jolly roundtable guest, but recently, he's been dropping the jolly. Although he'll never lose his smile or that signature sing-songy voice, he has lost quite a few pounds thanks to Jenny Craig.

If you follow Ross at all -- on his blog, on Twitter or on any of his TV gigs -- you know all about his struggle with weight, and (hello!) his new slimmer physique of late. Obviously someone at Jenny Craig noticed as well, because he's been crowned their latest spokesperson.

I caught up with the funnyman to find out all about how much he's lost so far, and how much he's got to reach his goal, and he shared stories about his weight loss struggles and what a difference this program has finally made.

He also dished about the company he's now in -- with the likes of Valerie Bertinelli, Carrie Fisher and his good pal Sara Rue -- and what his version of the "bikini reveal" will be when he reaches his goal. "I don't know what the male equivalent is. I guess a G-string? A thong? Let me just tell you right now: not happening."

And for you fans of Chelsea Handler's late-night show, he also teased a bit about the pilot he shot for E! with 'Chelsea' staffer Heather McDonald. The series has gotten some good buzz ... despite its lack of anyone with the last name Kardashian.

So if you're pleased with your own appearance, enjoy this for the giggle-filled stories of a truly happy man. And if you feel like you're getting a little too jolly yourself, Ross' words of wisdom are nothing if not realistic: "I'm not the only one. I think the majority of us struggle with weight." Keep reading for more ...

Hey, a lot happens in five shows. Let's get right into it!

COMEDY CORRESPONDENTS
Arsenio Hall was featured twice this week. His first appearance was in a segment that had potential called "This Is What They Said/This Is What They Meant." I was expecting to see video clips of celebrities, politicians and the like spouting their same bullcrap, and then having Hall tell us what he thinks they really meant. Instead, it was Leno reading quotes, including historically famous ones like Julius Ceasar's "Et tu, Brute!" The gag didn't make sense anymore, and even worse the bits weren't funny.

Luckily, he came back later in the week with an on-site spot at Yankee Stadium, where he interviewed players from both teams and even set up a bet against a Yankees player and Phillies fan Kevin Eubanks involving Snuggies.

Celebrity Fit Club has announced the line-up of unfortunate stars to join its fifth season ranks beginning in April 2007. Expect to see Maureen McCormick, Dustin Diamond, Tiffany, Cledus T. Judd, Da Brat, Ross "The Intern" Matthews, Kimberly Locke and Warren G being whipped back into shape by the usual assortment of trainers and nutritionists.

So, let's see, that's 2 former child stars, 1 former mall rat, 2 hip-hoppers, 1 country star, 1 D-lister and 1 American Idol contestant. They're missing the late 80s movie star whose life has devolved into substance abuse and erratic behavior, but Diamond does have the amateur porn outing. Sounds like just the right mix of disgrace and desperation for "celebreality" to me.

I don't begrudge anyone who wants to get in shape and lose weight, but why on TV? And, what the heck is Warren G doing on this show? He's a former member of the Eastside Rollin' 20 Crips. Crips don't jazzercise. Do they?