Mole’s New Host: Jon Kelley

Posted on March 30, 2008 at 9:40 pm by spamgirl

“The identity of “The Mole” is still a secret, but the name of the show’s new host can be revealed: Jon Kelley.

Kelley, a former weekend anchor for “Extra,” replaces original “Mole” man Anderson Cooper. Cooper, an unknown at the time of the show’s 2001 debut, is now a key CNN primetime anchor.

It’s believed ABC is planning to air the new “Mole” Mondays at 10 p.m., starting May 26. Skein will likely be paired with another Alphabet reality revival, “The Bachelorette,” which is being eyed for a possible May 19 debut.”

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Article: ABC’s Subliminal Advertising Calls You Back to Anderson Cooper’s Old Show

Posted on March 21, 2008 at 8:16 pm by spamgirl

“That wasn’t your television breaking down during last night’s Lost. Just ABC’s marketing department trying to get your attention.

Oh, you didn’t catch it? At the end of at least three commercial breaks, just after the quick promos for other ABC shows aired and just before the screen flipped back to Lost, a millisecond blast for The Mole showed up.

You may have seen that The Mole’s thumb print or logo appear. An ABC spokesperson confirms to us those “flash teases” – they don’t want to call it subliminal advertising – were not a figment of your imagination, and that they will show up again as the network moves forward with plans to relaunch the show.

Perhaps you’ll also find yourself suddenly hungry for some Orville Redenbacher and a Coke.”

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