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In the finale of NBC’s ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!’  47 year old actor, Lou Diamond Phillips was the last man standing.  The prizes all go to a charity of the winners choice, and Lou donated his to “Art Has Heart,” a non-profit organization that gives scholarships to less fortunate high school students.  Coming in behind Lou was Torrie Wilson, the pro-wrestler, with ex-NBA player John Salley coming in third.

“When I leave this jungle and go back into the other [real world] jungle I think I will actually go back strengthened by the knowledge that I can do what I set out to do.  My experience in this jungle has been complete,” Lou said after winning ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!’.

Lou has had a long career in movies and television, from his incredible performance in “La-Bamba” to his more recent work in SG.U Stargate Universe, and Num3ers.  You can read his full history on IMDB.

The excitement over the already popular show, Ice Road Truckers has risen drastically in the past few weeks, due to the new addition to the cast, 28 year old Lisa Kelly.   If you’re not already familiar with the show, it’s a reality based show following the dangerous travels of the “Ice Road Truckers” who drive their massive trucks down icy roads, and sometimes over frozen lakes in treacherous conditions to bring supplies to people 250 miles North of the Arctic Circle.  Kelly is the first female driver to appear on the show,  and most likely the first female ice road trucker, but that doesn’t bother her one bit. “I think I’ve earned where I’m at. They don’t just judge me by the cover, and I can get the job done,” she says. “I don’t need to fit the stereotype. I don’t have to be a potty mouth, chew tobacco and be 300 pounds to drive a truck.” 

With 6 years of experience driving big rigs, she’s paid her dues, “I had to work twice as hard,” she said. “I had to pull my weight and everybody else’s and get the job done as fast, or faster.”  But the hard work doesn’t bother at all, and she enjoys the job thoroughly,  “I like the freedom of getting out and not having a boss directly there.”  And she’s found ways to have fun with it as well, “I’ve had tourists stop and take a picture. I pulled over to tighten some belts on my flatbed and I had an audience. I could feel their eyes. It’s fun. I know they’re watching and I just put on a show.”  When she’s not hauling up in the arctic circle, she runs a truck out of her hometown of Wasilla (also home to Sarah Palin).

TLC has been running a promo video for an upcoming episode of “Jon and Kate Plus 8,” where they would make an “announcement.”  Radar Online got an exclusive interview with Kevin and Judi Kreider , Kate’s brother and sister in law, and they confirmed that Jon and Kate ARE in fact getting divorced.

This really doesn’t come as much of a surprise, they have been having marital issues for some time now.  They recently spent their 10th wedding anniversary apart, and Jon spent Kate’s birthday with Deanna Hummel (who Jon is reportedly having an affair with).  Kate celebrated her birthday with her 8 children.  The crew has also commented that it’s difficult to get footage for the show, because Jon and Kate are always arguing.

So… I guess you could say the real reason everyone was searching for the Jon and Kate Announcement Spoiler is not to find out what it was, but to be able to say “I told you so!” to their friends at the water cooler tomorrow.

Recently on “The Late Show,” David Letterman had Sarah Palin on as a guest, and he made a few jokes about her.   For his infamous “Top 10 List,” he did  ”The Top Ten Highlights of Sarah Palin’s Trip to New York” which included Palin going to Bloomindale’s to “update her slutty flight attendant look.”  He also said her daughter had been “knocked-up” by A-Rod (Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees) in the seventh inning.  The top ten joke is hilarious, but the second one is a little over the top since Palin’s daughter is like 14.  However, when you agree to go on “The Late Show,” you’re basically giving them full rights to tear on you in any way they see fit… that’s pretty much the point of the show.  

Not everyone feels the same way… in fact a website has been started: http://www.firedavidletterman.com/ with sample boycott letters for people to send into CBS as well as a list of their advertisers that you can write to as well.  They also mention they are having a rally on Tuesday, June 16, at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York City where… you guessed it… Late Show with David Letterman is recorded.  Wow… talk about taking it too far!  I guess not everyone has a sense of humor.