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Perry Carpenter

Perry Carpenter has been writing about entertainment news for more than 20 years and joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2019.

Perry’s experience translates to covering multiple topics with expertise. She writes about the British royal family, reality TV shows including The Challenge and The Real Housewives, and popular dramas like Yellowstone and Outlander. Perry can wholeheartedly claim her status as an Outlander fan and expert on our team: She started reading the books 10 years before the show started, and has reread the series each time Diana Gabaldon releases a new one. She’s also visited Scotland four times and visited a location mentioned in the books on each trip.

Perry is also a member of the International Association of Professional Writers and Editors. A storied freelance career before her tenure at Showbiz means that you can find more from Perry at Oola, Reality Blurb, Inhabitat, Inquisitr, and her Muck Rack profile.

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‘Survivor’: How Did Jeff Probst Become the Host?

‘Survivor’ fans can't imagine anyone but Jeff Probst as the host of the long-running CBS reality competition series. His iconic "The tribe has spoken" line will forever be a part of pop culture. And the impact Probst and ‘Survivor’ had on television when it first premiered is still evident to this day.
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‘Survivor’: 15 Rules the Contestants Must Follow

On ‘Survivor’ contestants must sign a nine-page contract known as ‘the rulebook.’ The rules do vary a bit each season and are always subject to change. But there are some things that have been absolutely non-negotiable since the reality competition premiered over 20 years ago. Here are 15 insane rules that Survivor castaways must follow.
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‘NCIS’ Season 19 Premiere Recap: Is It Time For Mark Harmon’s Exit?

Mark Harmon's Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs was front and center in the ‘NCIS’ season 19 premiere. But with rumors that Harmon is taking a reduced role after 18 seasons, and the team on TV arguing about when or even if Gibbs will ever be reinstated, fans are left wondering – is it time for Harmon’s exit?
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‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ Is Already Making History and Fans Have Only Seen 1 Episode

After months of anticipation, ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ finally made its debut. The first episode introduced fans to Jane Tennant's (Vanessa Lachey) team, which included Lucy Tara (Yasmine Al-Bustami). Fans also met Kate Whistler (Tori Anderson), an agent from the Defense Intelligence Agency. And, at first glance, there seemed to be some friction between them.
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‘NCIS’ Season 18 Recap Ahead of the Season 19 Premiere

‘NCIS’ is back for season 19, with two new cast members and a new Monday night time slot. Before fans see what happens next to Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and his team in the season premiere, let's take a look back at the pandemic-shortened season 18 and see where the story left off.
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Emmy Predictions 2021: For ‘The Crown’ to Sweep the Drama Acting Categories Tobias Menzies Has to Beat Out 1 Clear Frontrunner

The Emmys gave the stars of The Crown major recognition this year with nominations in all six drama acting categories. While Josh O’Connor (Prince Charles), Emma Corrin (Princess Diana), and Gillian Anderson (Margaret Thatcher) are all predicted to win, Tobias Menzies (Prince Philip) has some stiff competition in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama category.