Trista and Ryan ... and Martha?

According to Life & Style Weekly (via Reality TV World), Martha is collaborating with Trista and Ryan Sutter of "The Bachelorette" fame on a possible new reality TV show about fixing up houses. You can check out the full report here.

I'm not sure what I think about this. I read recently that the popularity of home improvement shows is seriously declining as a result of the slumping U.S. economy. And Trista and Ryan? Aren't they sort of old news? Though I must say I really enjoyed watching "Trista & Ryan's Wedding" when it aired -- It gave me lots of ideas for my own wedding, which I was planning at the time.

What do you think about this? Are Trista, Ryan and Martha a match made in heaven?

Martha Stewart Will Appear on The Next Food Network Star

I'm a food reality show junkie. Top Chef? Blog about it all the time. Anything with Gordon Ramsey? Love it. So, being a Martha-phile, you can imagine my excitement when I read that our very own Martha Stewart will be making an appearance on The Next Food Network Star, which premieres June 1. Bobby Flay is also joining the judges' panel full time . . . swoon!

"What's unique about The Next Food Network Star is that having top culinary chops is only half the battle," said Bob Tuschman, Senior Vice President, Programming and Production. "If you can't find the winning formula to deliver first rate creative food, a unique culinary point of view, and star charisma week after week, you're going home. This year's finalists are absolutely the most talented and fiercely competitive we've ever had on the show."

The competitors will face a variety of challenges. No word yet on what challenge Martha will bring to the table or when her episode will appear. Maybe she will have them do a challenge that revolves around sharing their own "Good Thing."

The winner will be named in the series finale on July 27 and will have a six-episode show that premiers in August.

The finalists are Nipa Bhatt (Victoria, MN), Jennifer Cochrane (Woonsocket, RI), Lisa Garza (Dallas, TX), Adam Gertler (Philadelphia, PA), Cory Kahaney (New York, NY), Shane Lyons (Colorado Springs, CO), Aaron McCargo Jr. (Camden, NJ), Kelsey Nixon (North Ogden, UT), Kevin Roberts (San Diego, CA), and Jeffrey Vaden (White Plains, NY).