REALITY TV CASTING FOR BLENDED FAMILIES

Have you been told your blended family is so dynamic that you should have your own TV show?

NOW CASTING dynamic blended families for their own reality series!!

Major Cable Network is looking to cast Blended Families To Be or Newly Blended Families who want to share their lives with us. We are looking for outgoing, charismatic families to participate. If you are interested in finding out more about this possible opportunity, please email a brief bio on your family or family to be to cbcasts@yahoo.com

BFSO Spotlight: The Jenner/Kardashian Clan

The Jenner-Kardashian Clan

There are so many stories about unsuccessful blended families these days that I thought spotlighting one of America’s successful blended families would be a treat!  Introducing…..Kris Kardashian and Bruce Jenner from the hit TV reality series “Keeping up with the Kardashians.” 

I have to admit that when I first watched Bruce Jenner win Olympic Gold in the 1976 games, and thereafter gracing every box of Wheaties in every grocery store in America, I instantly had the biggest crush on him.  Of course, I thought I would end up being Dorothy Hamil one day too….imagine that!  Today, being a well-respected father, author, actor, motivational speaker, famous step-father that he is, I can see why he is so appealing.

Kris Kardashian is a beautiful, successful, highly-regarded, savvy business woman and mother of 6.  She is an extremely intuitive woman and a wonderful mother.  Between the two of them, Kris and Bruce have 10 children.  Whew! 

Kris, Bruce and their family seem to be the real-life 21st century Brady Bunch, with one exception.  Things aren’t always perfect in their family (at least how the show portrays them) and they deal with some of the same issues that most blended families deal with.  To make things more complicated, their differences are publicized in front of a national audience.  Not only do they have the pressures of having every minute of their daily lives taped for television (albeit at their choice), but they, like all other blended families, share challenges.  Through it all, they handle it with resilience, love and little laughter; which in turn allows their children to grow and thrive.  Their efforts as parents (bio and step) have been a direct reflection in the success of their children. 

Granted, I will put my disclaimer out that I am basing this post on the mere fact that I watch their show religiously because I find it funny and entertaining, and because I am a reality TV junkie, not because I know the facts about their actual personal family issues.  I just thought they would be fun to write about!

In closing, with so many remarriages of today failing, it is nice to see two people keep the focus on their family and marriage.  Did I mention they have been thriving for 18 long years, most of which occured before reality TV came into existence! 

We here at the BFSO say, “Hats Off” to Kris Kardashian and Bruce Jenner.  Keep up the good work!

Peace & Blessings,
Di

Supermodel,Tyson Beckford’s Blended Family

A U.S. reality TV stylist has revealed her 10-year-old son’s father is model/actor TYSON BECKFORD.

April Roomet has become a hit on TV show Candy Girls and her sudden fame has brought questions about her son, Jordan. The stylist has revealed her kid is the product of a romance with Beckford.

She tells America’s In Touch magazine, “I’ve never talked about Tyson… (He’s just) daddy, that’s Tyson, not supermodel Tyson.”

Roomet, who has styled stars like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, reveals she met Beckford when she was working as a waitress in a Los Angeles restaurant, and the pair began a torrid romance.

She credits Beckford for standing by her when she discovered she was pregnant with his son, and admits neither of them wanted to wed.

She adds, “We were on and off for years after Jordan was born. Being on different coasts and so busy with our careers, the timing wasn’t right… Maybe later, down the line, we’ll get it together and figure it out. “Tyson’s been very supportive of my career. We’re still friends and good parents, which is most important.”

My Perspective: I had the opportunity to catch an episode of Candy Girls one evening which featured Roomet, Beckford and their son, Jordan. What I saw was disheartening. Beckford was in town for one day to visit Roomet and their son and when he was leaving Jordan was in tears because he didn’t want him to leave. Beckford said that it’s hard on a kid who has two parents in the industry. He’s a supermodel, actor and host of hit reality show, Make me a Supermodel and she’s a celebrity stylist. Roomet then said how she had to be the strong mom and pick up the pieces for her son. Still, she didn’t seem bitter at all by Beckford’s actions.

I am all too familiar with this type of situation as my ex is an overseas basketball player who goes without seeing his son for 10 months at a time. This is unfathomable to me. I just don’t understand how one could go that long without seeing a child that they claim to love so much. I definitely understand work schedules and situations, but you can’t utilize some of your down time to swing by more often to visit with your son? It would mean a great deal to him and benefit your relationship as well!

At any rate, Roomet also made tons of references and directly stated that it has just never been the right time for her and Beckford to permanently get together, although she knows their son would love it. Unfortunately, since the taping of this episode, Tyson allegedly married UK born entreprenuer, Berneice Julien.

 I say – what about Jordan? Who cares if it’s the right time for your relationship? It should always be the right time for Jordan. As such, sacrifices have to be made in order to be better parents for him, and the best parents are ones who are there. Sure, it might mean that one of you have to stop working as much, change locations and get out of the limelight, but isn’t it worth it for Jordan? You’ve both had amazing careers so maybe it’s time to scale down a bit for his sake. What I will say is that after watching that episode I can see that you two could be great co-parents together. Most exes can’t stand the sight of each other, so I hope you realize just how lucky you are. In doing so, I hope that you take the first step and make a few sacrifices so that you BOTH can be there for Jordan.

BFSO wishes all the best to the Roomet/Beckford family. This one doesn’t have to end in blended family madness.

Reality TV Casting for families with teenagers!!

NOW CASTING dynamic families with teenagers for their own reality series!!!

 Have you been told your family is just like The Osbournes and you should have your own show?

 The producers of “Supernanny” and “The Real Housewives of New York” are looking to give one amazing family their own show! This documentary-style series will take a look at an American family and the issues that they face in their day-to-day lives including their relationships, challenges, laughter and tears that comes with being a family.

 We are currently looking for outgoing, opinionated and outspoken families with teenagers who are ready to step into the spotlight. Families of ALL types are welcome, but there must be at least a few teens living in the home.

 CONTACT the casting producer at tbarcinas@shedmediaus.com with your contact info, family photo, and a paragraph about why your family is entertaining enough to star in your own TV series.