Alison Sweeney freaked out when she was locked in a box with a bunch of creepy crawlies. Now she’s locked in with a bunch of “losers.” Good losers, that is.
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Published: October 06, 2008 1:00 PMQ: I am a huge fan of Emeril, and I have noticed he is no longer on the Food Network. What happened?
– Nancy A., Ithaca, N.Y.
A: Emeril Lagasse, known to many for his signature phrases “BAM!” and “Kick it up a notch,” can still be seen on the Food Network in “Essence of Emeril.”
However, as of December 2007, his live show has ceased production. You can catch your favourite chef on The Discovery Channel’s Planet Green in his new show, “Emeril Green,” which is set in a Whole Foods Market. Emeril helps shoppers choose the best organic foods and then helps them use those foods to prepare a delicious and nutritious meal.
Don’t forget, you can get your fill of Emeril, and more, at his information-filled Web site, www.emerils.com.
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Q: Will the show “Escape to Chimp Eden” on Animal Planet be back for a second season?
– Connie H., Coshocton, Ohio
A: “Escape to Chimp Eden” debuted on Animal Planet back in February 2008. The series focuses on the rescue of abused and neglected chimpanzees.
Eugene Cussons, South African Rescue Director for Chimp Eden, seeks out these abused chimps and takes them back to Chimp Eden for rehabilitation. Eugene’s genuine love and connection to these chimps is evident as he teaches them routine, daily tasks on their road to rehabilitation.
It was recently announced that Season 2 of “Escape to Chimp Eden” would begin airing in January 2009.
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Q: Who is the blond woman who replaced Caroline Rhea as the host of “The Biggest Loser” on NBC? I feel like I have seen her somewhere before.
– Hailey E., via e-mail
A: Alison Sweeney, 32, is known to many soap-opera fans as Sami Brady from “Days of Our Lives.” She has made her mark in prime time, however, guest starring on “Friends” and “Las Vegas.”
She also had a memorable turn on the gross-out game show “Fear Factor,” where she almost had a panic attack being locked in a box with worms, cockroaches and snakes.
“The Biggest Loser: Families” began airing in September, with Alison returning as the show’s host. Alison also is active with Thermos’ Hydration for All program (hydrationforall.com).
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Q: Whatever happened to Melissa Sue Anderson, the little girl who played Mary Ingalls on “Little House on the Prairie”? Is she still in show business?
– Kathy K., Wilmington, Del.
A: Melissa (she has since dropped “Sue” from her professional name), 45, still dabbles in show business; most recently she was in the 2006 television miniseries “10.5: Apocalypse.”
Since “Little House,” Melissa has co-starred on “The Love Boat,” “The Equalizer,” “Burke’s Law” and “Partners.” In 2007 – along with husband Michael Sloan and their children, Piper and Griffin – Melissa became a Canadian citizen. She still keeps in touch with many of her “Little House” castmates.
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