With the “Dynamic Duos” twist revealed a couple of days ago, there has been a lot of buzz about who the returning pair(s) will be. While I’m still clinging to the (impossible) hope of Matt & Ragan, most fans are pretty certain that the returnees are of the 6 pairs included in the CBS.com poll. Among the most talked about are Dr. Will and Mike “Boogie” from BB2 and All-Stars. The forums have been buzzing with people thrilled at the prospect of their return.
Unfortunately, earlier this afternoon, Dr. Will crushed our hopes and dreams (and made me hate him a little) via his official web site, where he released the following statement:
Life is often confusing but once you have a child you can more easily discern important items from the superfluous. My focus these days is my family, my friends and my profession. While I sincerely appreciate the enthusiasm of reality television fans I have other priorities that supersede any possible participation in non-scripted programming this summer. Moreover, I absolutely enjoy public speaking and the occasional television appearance but I have officially retired from competition based shows – There is simply nothing left for me to accomplish in this genre. Now please don’t take this as a statement of arrogance; If you truly contemplate my current situation as well as my past history I’m sure you’ll agree with this decision.
That said, I wish nothing but the best to Robyn Kass, Allison Grodner, Rich Meehan, Les Moonves, Julie Chen and the entire CBS family. Will I watch Big Brother? Honestly, I don’t watch much TV these days. I also don’t think anyone was ever lying on his or her deathbed and said, “Now that my life is about to end I have one major regret: I sure wished I had spent more time watching Big Brother”! Point being, I’m a little preoccupied these days but I’m confident that the contestants this summer will provide the fans with minutes of entertainment.
Moving forward, my good friend, Mike Malin, has a new show, Famous Food, premiering on Vh1 on July 10th at 10:00 pm so you’ll be able to see him all summer and I have a number of scheduled appearances on QVC where I educate consumers about anti-aging products. I’m also in the process of expanding my laser tattoo removal clinics. In addition to the four Southern California locations we just opened in Dallas, Texas and are in the process of a multi-city expansion that will take place through 2013 so we can offer tattoo removal nationwide. I also co-authored two medical text book chapters and solely authored a third that will be published late this summer. Additionally, with serving as an associate clinical professor of dermatology at two medical schools I find very little free time. That said, I always find time to spend outdoors but and having had skin cancer myself, I always remind everyone to use sun avoidance measures and always wear sunscreen.
Ten years ago, to the day, I moved to Los Angles to create the life I always dreamed of and to fulfill my destiny… and you all helped me accomplish exactly that. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!
Now it is time for you to fulfill your destiny – which path will you choose?
Have a healthy and happy summer.
Love,
Dr. WILL KIRBY
My first thought is that, damn, this just increases the chances of a Brenchel return. Secondly, I think that despite his attempt not to sound arrogant, he sounds nothing but arrogant. It sounds a lot like he’s putting down Big Brother and its fans when he essentially says watching it is a waste of time. Considering this is the show that made him famous and enabled him to become a staple of Dr. 90210 and a regular on several other shows, he really shouldn’t dog the medium to which he owes his success.
Then he ironically goes on to plug his own appearances on QVC wherein he “educates” people on anti-aging products. Because, as you know, QVC is known for its ground-breakingly educational broadcasting. Thanks, Dr. Will! You’re such a humanitarian!
Suddenly, I’m not so disappointed that he won’t be on Big Brother ever again. But don’t worry guys, he’s confident that this season’s cast will provide us fans with “minutes” of entertainment. Dick.
The Armchair Strategist 