Thank you so much, for the info and especially the links too! I've been reading them, and the site has a lot of other stuff that was helpful in working out the details I need to insert.

The type of reality-competition shows that I'm modeling after would likely fall along the lines of Dancing with the Stars or even American Idol, mainly the part where the audience/fans would have a say in deciding the winners... so it seems some of it would have to be somewhat live (I think).

Anyhow, thanks again for your help!