Yahoo Reality Tv Article
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Wendo | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 11:25 am     Ryn suggested posting this link here. It's a Yahoo news story, so who knows how long the link will be good for. But, check out the last sentence in the story...celebrity BB maybe? (How fun would that be!?) http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/variety/20020918/en_variety/television_celebs_dc Actually, here's the article: ABC to Starve Celebs for Ratings Wed Sep 18, 4:13 AM ET By Michael Schneider HOLLYWOOD (Variety) - ABC will spend 15 consecutive nights this midseason giving famous names who are used to the pampered life a dose of harsh reality. The network has picked up a domestic version of the hit British reality entry "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!" The show will take eight celebs -- entertainers, sports stars, newsmakers -- and drop them in a remote location, where they'll only be given rations of rice and water a la "Survivor." It will also boast an interactive ( news - external web site) element a la "American Idol." Viewers will vote on which celebrity each night must take part in a physical challenge to win food for the group; lowest-rated members will be kicked out. The contestants will ultimately play for a charity of their choice. Because of the immediate voting, action will take place and be edited into a cohesive show in time for air the next day. In the British edition, which aired to strong ratings earlier this month, folks like psychic Uri Geller, socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, actor Darren Day and Christine Hamilton (wife of former member of Parliament Neil Hamilton) were stuck in the Australia jungle. For the U.S. version, which could be ready as soon as February sweeps, the producers will hunt for a broad mix of celebs and convince them to do it for the good of their charity. The networks have picked up a rush of celebrity-fueled reality series and specials in recent months, including the WB's "Surreal World,") plus Fox's "Celebrity Boot Camp" and its "Celebrity Daredevils" CBS, meanwhile, continues to mull a celeb "Big Brother." |
Marysafan | Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:11 pm     I just read this on my AOL news. I couldn't believe my eyes! Could you even imagine! A celebrity Big brother! |
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