Carnie Wilson Fired From “The Newlywed Game;” Files Suit Against GSN For Unpaid Wages
Oh snap! We’re getting additional details about the recent split between former Newlywed Game host Carnie Wilson and the Game Show Network. Despite issuing a statement to fans announcing her departure from the newest incarnation of the classic quiz series, National Enquirer spies snitch that the Wilson Phillips songstress was actually fired from her post as host, sparking the beginning of a raging war over wages between the at times portly Wilson and the basic cable network.
On Thursday, Carnie sued Game Show Network seeking $277,500 in additional pay for her services on the GSN reality soap series, Carnie Wilson: Unstapled, a docu-soap focusing on Wilson’s lifelong pursuit of a slim waistline.
According to the complaint, Wilson was set to receive $120,000 for six weeks of episodes that would be filmed four days a week for six hours a day (a total of 24 days). The show ended up taking much longer, she says, requiring 53 days of shooting, much longer hours, and no extra dough.
“Accordingly, at the rate of $5,000 per day, which is the daily rate of said contract, Defendant GSN owes to (Wilson) the additional amount of $277,500 with legal interest thereon from the final day of shooting,” the suit argues.
Although reps for the network have refused to comment, celebrity snoops tell The Enquirer that as host of The Newlywed Game “Carnie wasn’t cracking up the audience the way the producers hoped. The contestants are screened for their laugh potential, and it’s the host’s job to keep everyone in stitches. Carnie was missing the mark.”
The source adds: “Carnie’s ratings were OK, but now the brass wants more.”
We hear Carnie took news of her dumping “hard.” As it turns out, the “Hold On” hitmaker has financial woes that simply refuse to budge.
“The last thing she needed was to lose the game show gig.”
So who is the Game Show Network eying as Carnie’s potential replacement?
The View resident noodle noggin Sherri Shepherd and Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? host Jeff Foxworthy.
“Sherri Shepherd is their first choice because of her huge appeal on The View.”
Written by Castina on July 30th, 2010 | Tagged as: Carnie Wilson
On October 1st 2010, Pat Hepner wrote:
I think Carnie was friendly and funny on the show, May be it was the contestants some were different. Some of the Questions were stupid and some should have never been asked. Also when you had those 2 guys on that were married sick sick. GSN made a big deal about it. Also GSN live I never thought those people were funny . Some of them act like 6 years old. Bring Carnie back.
On October 12th 2010, Nancy wrote:
I loved Carnie and will not watch the show once she is done.
On October 17th 2010, Lyn wrote:
I Think that Carnie did a great job, the show won’ t be the same without her.I know I am not going to watch the show once she is gone…………
On October 18th 2010, Kenyay wrote:
I really liked Carnie and watched the show all the time. I will miss her. I will continue to watch the show with Sheri Shepherd hosting cause I think she is funny and will do a great job also. I want to be on the show one day …when I am a newlywed…
On October 23rd 2010, Teddy5262 wrote:
When Carnie leaves, I will NEVER watch that show again. She is classy, funny and probably fired because of her weight problems and she clicked with the contestants, audience and viewers alike. Come on GSN- what is the real reason
On October 25th 2010, Chris wrote:
Carnie was great and I will NOT watch the show now. Especially with not funny Sherry Shepard. Good job GSN. Lame!
On October 26th 2010, daryl wrote:
i am so pissed that carnie is leaving the show. i loved her and she was the best replacement you could find to take over the helm of the show. i think she was great in all respects and as far as i am concerned i will stop watching the show after carnie leaves. and i have seen sherry on the view and she is not that dam funny. actually not funny at all. your making a big mistake cutting carney from the show……..daryl
On October 26th 2010, Judy Norwood wrote:
I am sick, that Carnie is leaving the Newlywed Game. She is great as the hostess. I will watch Sherri Sheppard on the View, but not on the Game Show. I guess thats another Game Show, that I and my friends won’t be watching anymore.
On October 29th 2010, yvonne wrote:
I don’t like the show the questions are stupid and should be on daytime TV
On November 1st 2010, Dixie wrote:
I love Carnie Wilson and watched the show everyday. But I can NOT stand Sherri and see nothing funny about her so I will never watch this show as long as she is the host! GSN, you made the wrong discission on this one!!!
On November 3rd 2010, Renee wrote:
My husband and I will NOT watch the Newly wed game anymore without Carnie Wilson as host……..NO LAUGHS are you crazy she is a blast and was a GREAT host for the show. We recorded it ever night and no more…….WE WANT CARNIE BACK!!!!!!!!
On November 4th 2010, Ruth wrote:
Carnie Wilson was a train wreck! Like the new lady much more and am watching again.
On November 6th 2010, Bonnie wrote:
Carnie was wonderful on the Newleywed game my husband and I will not be watching it anymore. Sheri is not a very good host, she isn’t funny at all. PLEASE PLEASE BRING CARNIE BACK so my husband and I can watch it again.
On November 8th 2010, Valerie Wheadon wrote:
I miss Carnie on Newlywed Game. Watched the new host. Not good. No interest in watching anymore. Carnie brought something to the show.
On November 13th 2010, Nancy wrote:
My husband and I loved The Newlywed Game with Host Carnie Wilson, she was a blast to watch! This new host Sherry ? is about as appealing and funny as a dead fish. Since she took over as host of the show my husband and I do not watch or record the show anymore, we tried once for about 15 minutes to watch the show but can’t stand her as the host she has nothing to offer to the show. We find it very hard to watch because she is boring. Who ever thought she would be a good replacement? Dumb move!
On November 13th 2010, Unknown wrote:
Carnie Wilson is truely horney and you can’t fake that! What’s wrong? Nancy Reagan was’nt available?
On November 15th 2010, karry wrote:
lame move love carney hate sherry will never whatch the show again
On November 16th 2010, Carol wrote:
I am sorry, I love Carney. I watched the Newlywed Game just to see her more than half of the time. She is today, she is our struggles, and our successes. She asked some stupid questions, but hey, who wrote them. That was her job, but I don’t think the ratings are going to get better at all with Sherry in her place. “NOPE” I am sorry to see Carney leave. CARNEY I LOVE YOU and support you…………….You are real. Don’t beat yourself up over this, there is another door opening for you!!!!
On November 18th 2010, Sandy Hice wrote:
The show stinks without Carnie.
There is no excitement and not much laughter
in watching the show.
It is just another blah tv show that gets turned off after minutes of watching.
Why do people try to fix when it ain’t broke.
Always looking for that something that just doesn’t cut it.
The show sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On November 20th 2010, joanie fears wrote:
That sherri stinks as a replacement for carne wilson and i will not watch that show anymore. Whats the matter with those people anyway she was great!
On November 23rd 2010, Linda Maultsby wrote:
I liked Carnie, but I thought she went too far with her comments. I think Sherri Shepherd is funny with alot more class.
On December 3rd 2010, ted wrote:
she is a great singer, but that show needs a comedian for a host. bob eubanks was awesome.
On December 3rd 2010, BJ wrote:
I recently started watching Newlyweds again
and don’t like Sherri as a replacement-Carnie
was so much better so admit you were wrong
and bring her back. I won’t watch until Sherri
is replaced.
On December 3rd 2010, Karen Rodrigues wrote:
What were you all thinking of letting go Carnie I thought she was funny and had me looking forward to watching the Newlywed Game now you have Sherri and she isnt so funny she doesnt have what Carnie had. And yet you had another thought of maybe Foxworthy ooooh plzzzzzzz now you people really going off the deep end. BRING BACK CARNIE!! You all need to take a time out before you will find no one interested in watching your show I dont watch it now that often since Sherri is on. Geez what were you all thinking??? BAD MISTAKE!!
On December 3rd 2010, Annie wrote:
Carnie was great on the Newlywed Game. I’ve seen the promos for Sherrie Shepherd & she is annoying & stupid. I won’t watch it anymore.
On December 4th 2010, Marie wrote:
What is wrong with you people? Why replace Carnie, she was great, had class and most definitely knew how to dress for a woman of her size. The chosen replacement is an eyesore, she is much to large to wear the tight fitting clothing she wears, showing gross bulges from head to toe, certainly not funny. No more Newlywed game for me.
On December 14th 2010, kennedy wrote:
i think the clear point to make here is that all of you will not be watching anymore because you are all RACISTS!!! just cause Sherry is black? thats right! its an underlying motivational factor whether you want to believe it or not. Carnie sucked. comparing her with the original host, Bob Eubanks, is like comparing Zach Efron and Al Pacino as actors. you guys make me sick!
On December 18th 2010, Mary wrote:
I agree with the producers. Carnie se ems a nice lady but she wasn’t funny & I think Sherri is much funnier. She has been funny since I saw her on Everybody Loves Raymond. I can see why so many say they won’t watch anymore, I usually have this reaction when a favorite leaves a show-I “boycott” my dismay by not watching anymore. I don’t like change.
On December 18th 2010, Andy W wrote:
I think that Carnie did a fantastic job. She was funny and interacted with the couples to get the best out of the show. I became a regular watcher mainly because of her. The show won’t be the same. The “Newly Wed show” is no longer new or entertaining and is no longer on my schedule.
On December 27th 2010, Patty wrote:
I like Carnie much better then Sherri. I’ve watched Carnie from the begining. She was so funny without even trying. But Sherrie is either reading your jokes or just can’t do it. My 18 yr. old granddaughter is so witty without even trying that she could wipe up the floor 0with0 Sherrie. I’ve watched Sherri, but there is no comparrison except their color & size of course. But Sherrie needs to to stick to the View, which I can’t stand either. So swallow your pride & ask Carnie to come back. But then again, she could be wise enough to turn you down so she can produce her own show. It’s time you get another view on things Sherrie. Say nothing to thehost of the View for me. Good bye!
On December 31st 2010, emma wrote:
Carnie Wilson was boring, dull, and awkward. I had high hopes for her, but she has no personality at all. At least Sheri Shepard has some energy and sparkle
On January 1st 2011, Sharon Wilson wrote:
I loved Carnie on Newlyweds…Watched about 1/2 a show with This Sheri person….She was kind of mean in her remarks to the contestants…thats not funny and is sure not something I wanted to watch. And don’t think I am doing this because of race like indicated above … I love Whoopi Goldberg in anything she does.
Foxworthy would have been fun (or any of the redneck guys)
On January 14th 2011, Lee wrote:
Carnie was boring, too many awkward pauses. I laugh constantly now with Sheri. Sorry Carnie.
On January 19th 2011, Kim wrote:
My husband and I were and still are VERY dissapointed that Carnie Wilson is no longer hosting the Newlywed Game. We both enjoyed her VERY much and feel a real injustice has been done. Carnie did an excellent job. We do not like Sherrie Shephard and wish Carnie was still the host, she just made the show so much better. Bring back Carnie so we can enjoy the show again please!!!!
On January 22nd 2011, eric wrote:
Sherry thinks the world is flat and that no human predates Jesus. Great host.
On February 1st 2011, kim wrote:
I loved Carnie on the show. I also enjoyed Sherri on Everybody Loves Raymond–but I detest the henfest of the VIew. Sherri unfortunately is quite annoying on THe Newlywed and def has NO CLASS–ive heard all the cheesy, vulgar comments seeking a hoop and holler from the audience that i care to hear. Cant watch it now. This show was always cute because of the “tongue in cheek” comments. But it is like raw nasty comments now…what a way to ruin a classic show–this is not “progress”.
On February 12th 2011, Joy wrote:
I too am sad that Carnie will not be hosting-Sherri says gotcha too many times-Will discontinue watching.
On February 19th 2011, Becky wrote:
I miss Carnie Wilson! She was awesome! And SO MUCH funnier than Sherri is. Carnie had attitude and personality that made The Newlywed Game fun to watch and great! I like Sherri but she is perverted and nasty and I think the game was GREAT when Carnie was there. Who says you have to be disgusting to be funny? Carnie had the right heart for the game and now with her gone, the “heart” of the show is gone as well. If you all want some one to bring lauughs to a show, watch Comedy Channel! But leave the games shows alone when they are good as is
On March 20th 2011, carrie wrote:
I like the newly wed game and it does not matter who hosts it. It is a great game and I love the show. You guys do your job and never mind the ones that don’t like it. Thx
On April 25th 2011, JOAN BRITE [email protected] US wrote:
I liked Carnie Wilson very much and was disappointed to see she left the show. I did not know the reason until recently. I love Sherri. I think she is great and very funny. I continued watching the show after Carnie left. Sherri is a natural comedian and she fits in perfectly as host.