She wishes to move to Manhattan to get off of Staten Island. Her partner? Throughout the season, the 43-year-old chronicled his weight loss journey with a blog on www.silive.com. They look Obviously, it was about how I could perform on camera. We were teaching word phrasing and pronunciation funny for a guy from Staten Island of all places and helping talent get good at reading TelePrompters, and to be conscious of their looks." Follow three Staten Island girls who feel they have to get off the Island before they can achieve their dreams. All rights reserved (About Us). 's freshestculinary celebrity flowedfreely: "When I think of Dom, I think 'genuine.' He. Her brother's closest buddy and her beau,JohnVitoPietanzaof Eltingville. Real food. Which helps explain why he easily passed a series of auditions for "Big Brother," the hit CBS-TV series that puts a group of people together in a house, photographing and recording their movements, interactions and conflicts, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. One Guy Fieri is plenty, in my humble opinion. Teresa Giudice's pal once appeared in MTV's True Life: I'm a Staten Island Girl. A small teaser of the series was released by MTV, on January 5, 2023, showcasing six costars living in West Hollywood, California. What is your favorite dish so far on 'Food Network Star'? It could be for an hour or twelve hours. In this video from SI Live reporter Joe Soldano, hear from Staten Island women who think the negativity behind the stereotype is unwarranted, and what they think should be done to reverse it. The first spotlight challenge: It was only 30 seconds. "I embrace it 100 percent. No, Potestivo also known as "Vinnie P" or "YoitsVinnie" on Twitter and MySpace is not soliciting investors for a Ponzi scheme. True Life: I Can't Breathe takes viewers inside Pam Laffin's life, documenting the story of her addiction to nicotine, her courageous battle with lung disease, and her zealous appeal to young people to think before lighting up. FLASHBACK TO2002: The third season of "The Amazing Race" featured a Staten Island team with a compelling story. The 89 percent popularity rating the pair scored on the "TheAmazing Race" Web site, the highest of all reality-TV show contestants ever, had a lot to with the interest from Hollywood, O'Connor noted. It's a way to spice up a show that's been doing essentially the same thing for 23 years now, along with countless other docu-soaps that have branched off of it since then. I would highly recommend . And two, I was hoping to take the spot away from some airhead who would make [Staten Island girls] look bad. The show has aired 18 seasons and 328 episodes so far. "I'm always coming up with ideas, pitching ideas. "I always felt that if I went home, I would be a failure and I don't want to be a failure to my kids," he told the Advance. " Amid the backlash, Laner told me this in 2007: "A lot of people are (saying), 'Oh my God, these girls made Staten Island look so stupid,' and that hurts. (In fact, there are two on the island, plus another in nearby . We don't hold back. "We are actually thankful that this show let us see GinaMarie for who she truly is as we would never want her to be a role model to our future contestants. Rob Burmeister has appeared on Food Network numerous times. And then there's the dream of opening up her own business "maybe a hair salon, or a spa." who's proud of introducing the "guido"lifestyle to the masses. in criminal science from St. John's University is sweet and earnest with an easy laugh. "She went on two auditions in Manhattan. It's so convenient to make an appointment. I got on the show based on my e-mails and phone calls. However, I found out about it through a friend who suggested I audition. We were students there years ago, so I have a background in Italian; however, I have forgotten soooooo much. THE RESULTS: Much psyching out ensued (Oh no, they're doing comfort food! This episode followed three young women from Staten Island on their quests for love, money and fame. of Shaolin reality TV. Charlie Balducci, whose 2001 wedding day outburst at a slow-moving limo driver became the most notorious moment of MTV's reality series True Life: I'm Getting Married, died Saturday in Staten . It's like being in high school all over again; a popularity contest. If Staten Island girls are all club-hopping, mall-going, road-raging, tanning-salon-orange Italians, then last night's episode of MTV's True Life was so totally true to life. DD: I was very pleased with how I came across. I liked that episode. "Staten Island has great characters, we know that, right?," says Potestivo. They would then come to my house or wherever I was going, mic me up, and film me! The duo made it with time to spare, though, beating out two other teams of two to take the win. It contains perhaps the best and most famous use of the Staten Island Ferry in film a recurring motif in the movie that also serves as part of the daily commute for protagonist Tess (Melanie Griffith), a working-class Staten Island-bred secretary moving up the corporate ladder in Manhattan. The body of Robert. But maybe, just maybe, we will be surprised. Still, our darling Nikki gets slammed for the aforementioned macaroni and processed cheese product. Jill Aquilino hoped to see the world with her brother, Frank. In 2006, she teamed up with high school buddy and Huguenot residentDanielle(Dani) Torchio to compete in the ninth season of the "AmazingRace." "You'd be out to lunch and overhear somebody talking about something you'd done behind the scenes. However, I found out about it through a friend who suggested I audition. FLASHBACK TO2007: One of the Islanders who won a reality show contest did it on her second try. The winner from that heat, plus the victors from the next three matchups, move on to thefood fight finale on Sunday, May 17. This Group exhibition takes it title from MTV reality show about Staten Island "girls" and a Foucault lecture "Of Other Spaces (1967). The Cheerleaders, DeBono and her Jersey resident teammate, Tiffany Torres, aimed toteach people not to judge a book by its cover. And she welcomed the chance to "look Staten Island and talk Staten Island and surprise people" who think they know all they need to know from watching other popular reality TV shows. A miniseries, perhaps? How I acted on the show is exactly how I am. Any cringe-worthy moments watching at home? Francesca, who will appear on the first episode with her sister, noted that before being chosen for season 14 of "Big Brother," Josephine always wanted to break into show business, particularly working behind the scenes in television or film. Host Alton Brown spearheads the mayhem by making the returning chefs prepare fish stew in a canoe and pasta carbonara in a moving mine cart, leading up to a chemistry set challenge where chefs can only use set tools to bake a pound cake. A diabetic who needed to take insulin before every meal, his doctor said he could die in five years. Alfredo "Frado" Dinten gains fans on 'Biggest Loser'. She's currently one of seven strangers living together in a Chicago house for the MTV show, which airs on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. With her trademark side ponytail and mouthy grin, Zanatta could be dismissed as another stereotype. Up next:"Cutthroat Kitchen: Evilicious. If the "seven strangers living under one roof" setting sounds familiar, it should: The show was created by the same people behind MTV's granddaddy of all reality shows, "The Real World." "That's my dream -- to actually have my own show on the great Food Network," he says, matter-of-factly. The "Big Brother" House was built inside a huge studio set, had three bedrooms, a master bedroom, living room and kitchen. Despite what was shown on screen,Dintenalways knew he'd make it to the finale. It could be for an hour or twelve hours. She was on MTV's True Life: I'm a Staten Island Girl. She made her own dreams come true. DD: Id like to say I was on a documentary series. True Life Season 8 Ep 16. Chef Dom Tesoriero is our 'Food Network Star'. Charlie B. is the O.G. "I always see myself being a good guy but when push comes to shove I can be evil," says Burmeister, a "very young 44-year-old," through laughter. Indeed, for most of the teams, the competition had more to do with experiencing the world than becoming instant millionaires, said Feinberg, who doubles as a court officer in Brooklyn Supreme Court. The producers loved her. So many people are judging us. DD: The [MTV] producers would call me at the beginning of the week to see if I had anything cool going on. My nationality is itialian. What's more nerve-wracking: Working top events around the world like the Beijing Olympics or cooking on TV? resident took won the $100,000 grand prize (and the title of "most popular" in aTwitter poll)last night on the finale SyFy Network's"Opposite Worlds.". Staten Island Girl. SHOW is pleased to announce "True Life: I'm a Staten Island Girl, Foucault's Heterotopias" an exhibition curated by Mikhael Antone. (LogOut/ emme: What was the process for being picked to go on True Life? Sure, it might have been named after the borough's favorite vacation spot but the fifth borough took a lion share of the heat thanks to theantics of Angelinaand West Brighton native Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino. Grazie molto, Alfredo (Frado)Dintenof Todt Hill started the hit NBC weight loss show at 367 pounds and lost 162 pounds and 44.14 percent of his body weight. MTV | MTV - Music Television | Air Date: October 17, 2006. It was definitely a true portrayal of my life. That was my big fear in front of the camera: Millions of people are watching. The Daughter Returns. ", Teammates Danielle Turner, left, and Danielle (Dani) Torchio are ready for the start of The Amazing Race. (Robert Voets/CBS), Dynamic Danielle duo enters 'Amazing Race'. Read it (and weep, if so inclined) here. Or in my case a guilty pleasure fan! The MTV series 'True Life' has documented the struggle young people have with alcoholism, relationship troubles and even Tourette's. In 2006, MTV ran 'True Life: I'm a Staten Island Girl' which documented three young women and their life on the island. You're at the point where you've spent so many late nights cooking and studying cookbooks and essentially paying to work in Italy, you get to the point in your career where you start to wonder, 'Is this gonna pay off?'". Alas, MTV's inexplicably popular surreality series spawned catchphrases ("GTL! How I acted on the show is exactly how I am. That's what they expect from you when they hear you're from Staten Island." True Life (TV Series) I'm a Staten Island Girl Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Patrick Lope Produced by Patrick Lope . Each episode shows her chasing after someone's girlfriend or pursuing one of the other female cast members. Zanatta's big secret is set to air Tuesday, Feb. 10. #RHONJ 22 Feb 2023 18:44:54 With his determination and hard work, it looks like thisloser's always going to be a winner. Last night he looked fit and lean in a black blazer and gray pants as he was cheered on from the audience by wife Caroline, and children, Nicole, 22, Danielle, 19, and Dylan, 14. We are all so proud of her. Two Staten Islanders finished college last June with a yen for fame, fortune and above all, adventure. "Amazing Race" casting director Lynne Spillman said she loved the Aquilinos, but didn't select them because she preferred contestants, such as mothers and daughters, whose relationships might change because of the trip. Carlos gave me your website. They really try to accommodate your schedule. With nearly a decade of casting experience for MTV, and thorough knowledge of reality TV production and brand development, the Tottenville High and Wagner College grad is far from a newcomer to the scene. Spending 36 days globe-trotting on CBS's "TheAmazing Race" does that to you. 17 Jan 2023 21:03:33 The series features Brad Goreski, a current judge from Canada's Drag Race; Todrick Hall, a choreographer and internet personality; Dorion Renaud, founder and current CEO of Buttah Skin; Curtis Hamilton, known from television series Insecure; Joey Zauzig . Heck, Vinny even inspired breakout co-star Nicole Snooki Polizzi to get all literary in praise of his Moby Dick-sized manhood. Lauren and Danielle return to share what it was like to be on TV, and what they loved and hated about their show. And blow out the candles on october 15 and I am very interestin when you get to know me. "I prefer to keep under the radar," Zanatta, 24, said. 'True Life' Stars Reflect on Infamous Limo Rant, Reality TV Staten Island pair, precursors of reality TV, reflect on the show and Charlie's infamous limo rant. Balducci now heads up NYC Arts Cypher, an official501c3 non-profitorganization in Stapleton. The twoDaniellescould pass for twins: The 22-year-olds have been inseparable friends since they met as classmates at St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School in Huguenot. , Zephyr Talent, for making racist and homophobic comments in the Big Brother house as well. FLASHBACK TO 2015: On the 27th season of "Amazing Race," Richmond resident Krista DeBono's "Amazing Race" becamethe latest in a long line of borough residents who have waded in to the surreal world of reality television shows. ", Staten Island couple John Vito Pietanza and Jill Aquilino entered The Amazing Race in honor of Jills brother who died on September 11. To be in this position is unreal it's surreal. Huh? FLASHBACK FROM 2011: When it comes to the impact Vh1's mobbed up hit had on the masses, we'll let this video from a wake for one of its stars do the talking. "I think seeing these problems play out on TV could be helpful for a lot of people," she said. When I arrive they offer me beverages immediately. There was no stopping unless there was an audio or tape problem. The "I'm a Staten Island Girl" suffragettes: Lauren Laner fought to flee her familys Todt Hill nest. When we left our favorite gals somewhere along the Jersey Turnpike last season, things were not looking great. Ms. Aquilino, a former Advance All Star in girls' soccer, resides in Manhattan and works for Cap Gemini Ernst and Young. Talent is a universal language; what I try and do is take different forms and put them together." The King of Staten Island, which premiered on Friday, June 12, follows Scott, a 20something who lives with his younger sister and mom in Staten Island, New York.. The Islanders' families and friends think their team has what it takes to win therace. "He's very upbeat, optimistic, and life-affirming, and it makes you want to be around him," says Gary Sullivan, director of Wagner's arts administration department. Find out where the rest of the "Mob Wives" are up to to today. "Everyone on our show, they'd leave tomorrow if they could do it again," he said recently between bites of chicken salad sandwiched between an everything bagel in an Advance conference room. He's always trying to open a door for someone." In fact, Feinberg, 36, and his "Amazing Race" partner, Kevin O'Connor, 35, of Bayonne, spent the entire six-week jaunt last spring on the lam through the streets of Paris, Rome, New Delhi, Bangkok, and Beijing. One, I am an actress and thought it would be good publicity. CC, I would love any video/audio footage involving joe tauriello. Posted 10/17/06 10:41 PM She doesn't care if people judge her," said Francesca. The MTV series True Life has documented the struggle young people have with alcoholism, relationship troubles and even Tourettes. We don't coddle each other. I'd never met the other finalists. Or in my case a guilty pleasure fan! True Life: I'm a Staten Island Girl is on. The series which is coming to New York City from Los Angeles is a perfect combination of reality schadenfreude and hopeful possibility. What's it feel like to hear Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis declare you the "best" chef in the competition, regardless of on-camera jitters? Maybe Christmas wishes do come true, because the SI Live blog is reporting that MTV is holding a casting . At the time it was a challenge to even get gas; we were waiting on line for hours. Mack Sennett, nonetheless, was convinced she was born in Providence, Rhode Island. I have a feeling it will happen in the news couple of years.". "It was life-changing, I'll just put it that way. "), numerous American spinoffs, international versions in France and the U.K., numerousalcohol-relatedarrests,multiple Snookibooks,tanning bed bro fisticuffsand at leastone I.R.S. Back in the prep kitchen, Team Red opts for a bar-friendly menu of sliders, pasta salad and corndogs. "Then I got a phone call the week before Thanksgiving to fly out to California for the semi-finals. ", "All 'Cutthroat Kitchen' chefs are notoriously diabolical -- with their penchant for mind games and ease in doling out doom,"hypes Maria Russo, an editor for FoodNetwork.com. Potestivo joined up with MTV in 1998, after being stopped by a casting director on the street who thought he might work on a show. Your one-stop shop for all things fabulous! It takes a certain kind of person to want that kind of exposure but Potestivo and company seem confident some Staten Islanders out there are the right type for the job. And it didn't help that their cabbie was having a hard time figuring out which botanical garden they were supposed to go to. Watch and tell us what you think. They documented everything I did. Danielle DiPietro of Pleasant Plains wanted to shed her accent. She is puctured with husband, Nate Cabral, and. You can never go back and change it! Reminder that we first met Danielle Cabral, the new Housewife on #RHONJ, as a 21-year-old aspiring actress trying to drop her accent in 2006's TRUE LIFE: I'M A STATEN ISLAND GIRL. He's just trying to do his job, which this week, happens to be casting the fourth season of Bravo's reality TV hit, "Millionaire Matchmaker." He's my brother,"Dintensaid. They said that because of the show, they are frequently recognized by strangers from around the world. Melissa's friend Rachel Fuda joins the cast as a new housewife. Zanatta was the first female on the FDNY's football team. In addition to his 2016appearance on "Food Network Star," Burmeister also co-hosts"Chewing the Fat"with Clemenza Caserta ("Hell's Kitchen") every Monday at 8 and 10 p.m.onBlog Talk Radio. No pun intended! "We were also managing to a certain degree. Her hair color may have changed but everything else is still the same. Culiacn (667) 716 8335 Tijuana (663) 202-1263. rollins college soccer ranking Envelope. Compared to "TheAmazing Race," the 1969 adventure/comedy "If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium," in which a group of Americans embark on a high-speed tour of European capitals, looks like a couch potato's dream vacation. Episode Details & Credits. The episode became infamous locally for its portrayal of Staten Island women in a negative light. This time around, Ms. Turner teamed up with Sanchez, one of her competitors the first time around. That wasn't our motivation to do the show. But with the married couple still basking in the glow of being newlyweds, 2022 would prove to throw up some devastating challenges. One year after it first aired, they're still all up in arms about MTV's True Life . DD: [I went on the show] for two reasons. FLASHBACK TO 2002: Charlie Balducci is the "O.G." "We're friends and everyone knows that.". If you want to act a certain way and be portrayed in that light, thats fine. I would like you to refer me to a website to begin refreshing my memory. But Feinberg did confess he's pulling for Frank and Margarita, separated parents from Sunnyside, Queens, to beat Rob and Brennan, a pair of buff 20-something lawyers from Los Angeles, and Joe and Bill, a persistent, persnickety gay couple from northern California. I know you used to work with Framboise Catering. "This would be a big change.". Plus, I was surrounded by an entire team of professionals working together. Here is how the hopefuls have been covered over the last decade of the reality TV show genre. Frank Sansonetti temporarily slipped in under our radar -- surely no easy feat for a dude of his size and scope. Follow. reality TV stars on 'Amazing Race'. I know some of you saw, MTV's True Life: I'm a Staten Island Girl. Real meatballs.". "Cutthroat Kitchen: Evilicious" features Burmeister and 15 otherreturning chefs. "Obviously, these people are playing on the stereotypes of Staten Island," he said in 2009. I was interviewed by the producers, while being filmed by three cameras," Coladonato said. MTV True Life 'I am a Staten Island Girl" scene lauren laner 13 videos 2,565 views Last updated on Feb 11, 2023 Clip from MTV show True Life I'm a Staten Island Girl Play. ", A quick climb to the top of Notre Dame Cathedral, a couple of minutes at the Coliseum, and a mad dash past the Taj Mahal left no time for local color and that was the only trouble traveling the world on CBS's dime. My dad's got one with dogs in it. native behind 'Millionaire Matchmaker', FLASHBACK TO APRIL 2010:Vinnie Potestivo is looking for Staten Island millionaires because he knows we have potential. That was, until you . Zimmerman has since admitted her mistake and said is trying to move on with her life and promote Staten Island in a most positive light. Zoi even uttered the phrase "classic Americana." My first day on the job I was literally thrown to the wolves on the beach interviewing Chingy. * He grew up in Brooklyn,in a cash-strapped, traditional Italian Catholic family. Genre (s): Drama, Reality, Documentary. It's so private. Angela Falcicchio of Lighthouse Hill battled a big beef-jerky boyfriend. And I cant even imagine an after.. (Food Network). The Tottenville High School graduate, who earned a B.A. Balducci,who's proud of introducing the "guido"lifestyle to the masses, said borough residents should roll with the jokes while simultaneously taking digs at the "Jersey Shore" kids who he thinks ripped off his schtick. Gee, could Russo betalking about thatmanwho's appeared on more cooking showsthan any other borough native since his first"Chopped" gigin 2007? Best known . "I've seen the houses. Ms. Aquilino andPietanza, who were on the road in competition, could not be reached for comment. Look on the walls of Potestivo's cramped-but-organized Midtown offices, housed with graphic designers and worker bee casting bookers, and you'll get an idea of what Sullivan means. Danielle Turner with her teammate Eric Sanchez won The Amazing Race in 2007 and Firefighter Frank Sansonetti quietly won $100,000 on the SyFy network Opposite Worlds.. *Frank is a former NYC police officerwho was on the force during 9/11, and he's currently a firefighter. Back in Beijing, the Delta Psi Upsilon brothers took their loss like true New Yorkers: Only 20 minutes after shedding a few tears of emotional exhaustion for the camera, they were partying it up on the 36th floor of a five-star hotel overlooking the Forbidden City. Sabrina Balducci works in a salon, while her husband has focused his efforts on a nonprofit called NYC Arts Cypher, which provides programs and events for young artists. emme: Were people portrayed differently on the show than how they act in real life? So, could these recurring appearances pan out? Thankfully, he's got a friend along for the ride. Contestant Ada Wong finished third. It's this attitude that helped Potestivo standout from the pack in the beginning. And two, I was hoping to take the spot away from some airhead who would make [Staten Island girls] look bad. By Brooke Hauser. Island Girls. And even though the trailer starts with the highest of hopes at Tre's wedding and the highest of hair with her absolutely wild wedding, 'do. Patti Stanger, a Jewish matchmaking powerhouse with severe bangs and even more severe rules for courtship, tries to create sparks between people with money looking for love and vice versa sometimes getting surprisingly genuine results. This can lead to so much more for her. FLASHBACK TO JULY 2012: For as long as her twin sister can remember, Josephine (JoJo) Spatafora, 26, has been telling her family that she'll be on TV one day. Her Jersey Shore co-stars had a slightly less glam nickname for her: Trash Bags, because of her apparent lack of proper luggage. When she got back from filming a few months ago, she went back to work at Es-Ca, but never spilled the beans about wining. Indeed, Long Island and Staten Island also claimed her. ", Staten Island chef Robert Burmeister, left, withGuy Fieri, left, of the Food Network. Two alumnae, both named Danielle, entered as a team, nine years ago. In 2006, MTV ran True Life:Im a Staten Island Girl which documented three young women and their life on the island. I had worked so many huge events. It was so good!" says Carmella. "After losing him on 9/11, I felt I should apply for the show again, and this time, who could be a better runner-up than his best friend?!" Not everyone does, but the majority of Staten Island does. "I love him. emme: What was a typical day like filming? emme: What was your main purpose for going on the show? Staten Island Chopped champs Chef Shehu Fitzgerald, Chef Sean Quinn, Chef Sarah Pouzar and Chef Sharon Singleton. But based on the confines of the challenges, I never had the opportunity. But Potestivo says he's not all about making the next "Jersey Shore," the insanely popular show that many Staten Islanders saw as insult upon injury to the borough. Report. We are unable to contact her at this time, but when she returns from the Big Brother house we will be terminating her employment for her unforgivable behavior. My chances were running out since I was facing elimination so many times. "About 18 months ago, she entered a rehab in Florida. If Staten Island girls all date spiky-haired losers and throw in extra W's when they tawk, then the show, I'm a Staten Island Girl was also totally true to its . The New Dorp High School graduate, who served in the U.S. Marines during the Persian Gulf War, once tipped the scale at 390 pounds. , saying: "We certainly find the statements made by several of the houseguests on the live Internet feed to be offensive.". "People know. The 13th season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey is premiering on Feb. 7, 2023 and former Staten Islander, Danielle Cabral, is joining the cast. "When I came to New York from LA for my audition, and I was sick, he brought me tea and soup. Staten-Island girl Florina always encourages women to stand up for themselves and is prepared to fight for the underdog at the drop of a hat.. Well, actually both of them! You can never go back and change it! Sharon Singletonwas the last chef from the borough to have starred on "Chopped!" I was able to go to California and pursue an acting career. FLASHBACK TO FEBRUARY 2009: The Staten Island DJ who was paired with a supposed soul mate on last year's "Big Brother" TV series confided that he was glad to return home and get back to business once his weeks on the show had ended. The program has proved a boon to Oxygen Media, the former Oprah Winfrey company purchased by NBC Universal in January 2008. (CBS), Krista DeBono joins long list of S.I. While time will tell how far the pair will advance in the televisedrace, family members have said that the journey, for both young women, was the experience of a lifetime. "People already have stereotypes from 'Mob Wives' and 'Jersey Shore.' FLASHBACK TO 2007: It was the show that set the S.I. "The ultimate reason why we won thisracewas competition," Ms. Turner said. Real cooking. It was MTV's highest-rated True Life episode, Danielle claims on her blog. Normally, when a Staten Island resident is appearing on a reality TV series --"Bridezilla"and"Amazing Race"to"Big Brother"and"Worst Cooks in America"-- fans reach out to us in droves to demand updates and recaps. emme: What was the process for being picked to go on True Life? (Laughs) Yeah, I was absolutely back there. And here I am: Just a regular guy who's cringing. Fearing muggings and getting lost and such. I liked that episode. Dani, who was a member of the golf team in high school and vied for the title of Miss Staten Island 2002, graduated from Wagner College, Grymes Hill, at the top of her class. What are they gonna think? Find great STATEN ISLAND, NY real estate professionals on Zillow like LAUREN LEVERT of RE/MAX EDGE . Alex Coladonato, musician. Only the cab taking them to the finish line at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens kept hitting red lights. 14 years ago. United States , New York , Staten Island/New York. Lauren Laner MTV "I'm a Staten Island Girl", 'True Life: I'm a Staten Island Girl' elicits outrage. Your fears were eased by around age 13. I mean who doesnt love getting dressed up and posing for flashing lights, right? He now has his own radio programwhich airs Tuesday nights. "He's happy, he's shining and in my opinion, a star," said Giada De Laurentiis. Only low-key Emerson Hill native Vinny Guadagnino managed to escape relatively unscathed. The Bad Girls season three reunion special ranked as the most-watched telecast in the network's history, with 1.4 million total viewers, according to Broadcasting & Cable.