Darnell in doubt Fox's dark prince of reality TV could be bolting to another company, possibly NBC Universal.
Mike Darnell, the net's longtime head of alternative programming, has been talking to Ben Silverman about coming to the Peacock in order to launch his own company, three people familiar with the situation said. The conversations come as Darnell and his reps are also talking to Fox about renewing his deal at the network, which expires shortly.
Zedman you forgot the link my friend. This is interesting isn't it. Fox has had some of the most successful reality franchises in recent history with Idol, 5th Grader, Spouses, Nanny 911, Dance, Hells Kitchen, Joe Millionaire, Big Fat Obnoxious..., the list goes on and on!