Merrick school teacher remains on "Survivor"

LONG ISLAND BEATS LAS VEGAS. Continuing to dominate, Merrick elementary-school teacher Christine E. Shields-Markoski, 39, shut out Elyse Umemoto, 27, of Las Vegas, on the "Survivor: South Pacific" Redemption Island challenge. Next to face the wrath of Shields: former Lingerie Football League player/model Mikayla Wingle, 22.

'LOSER' IS WINNING. Sam Poueu, the "Biggest Loser" contestant critically injured when he fell from a building on Sept. 3, is progressing in his recovery. People magazine reports the 25-year-old trainer at the Biggest Loser Fitness Ridge Resort in Malibu, Calif., has been transferred from a San Francisco hospital to a physical rehabilitation facility. "Words can't express how grateful I am for all the love, support and prayers I've received in the past six weeks, all of which have been instrumental in my healing and recovery process, and in keeping my spirits up," he told People in a statement.

ANOTHER 'MARRIAGE' FOR KIM. "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star Kim Kardashian will play a co-worker of the title character in Tyler Perry's comedy-drama "Marriage Counselor." The Hollywood Reporter says production on the Lionsgate film, an adaptation of Perry's 2008 plays, begins this month. Kardashian has appeared in the spoof "Disaster Movie" (2008) and the cheesecake-y i.e., girlie not foodie comedy "Deep in the Valley" (2009).

FINALES.Anya Ayoung-Chee, Kimberly Goldson, Joshua McKinley and Viktor Luna compete on the "Project Runway" finale, Thursday at 9 p.m. on Lifetime, followed by the 10:30 premiere of the new "Project Accessory," with host Molly Sims. "

PREMIERES. A&E's new "Monster In-Laws" follows married couples dealing with each spouse's parents. Former trial lawyer Mel Robbins and psychologist Dr. Tom Kersting star in the half-hour show, premiering Monday night at 10. . . . Though seemingly more documentary series than reality show, it's worth mentioning "Bomb Patrol: Afghanistan" on G4. Produced in conjunction with the U.S. Navy, this real-life "Hurt Locker" premieres Tuesday night at 10 . . . Bridezillas go Hollywood on TLC's "The Brides of Beverly Hills," Friday at 10 p.m.. . . . opposite it on Discovery, the bush pilots of "Flying Wild Alaska" return . . . John Walsh hosts "America's Most Wanted: 50 Fugitives in 50 States," a two-hour special Saturday at 8 p.m. on Fox.

RECAPS. Wantagh's Colleen Aldrich remains on "Sweet Home Alabama" after Nicole Ross and Stefanie Williams got cut . . . Carson Kressley and pro partner Anna Trebunskaya are the fifth couple off "Dancing With the Stars" . . . Courtney Rainville was eliminated on "The Biggest Loser" . . . Kathryn is gone from Bravo's "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist" . . . and Bre Scullark will not be "America's Next Top Model."