Fox Announces The Cast for “Gimme My Reality Show!”

(Press Release)

LOS ANGELES — Fox Reality Channel, the only all-reality, all-the-time cable and satellite network, has locked in the cast of the new original series, “Gimme My Reality Show!” announced Bob Boden, Senior Vice-President Programming, Production & Development, Fox Reality Channel. The series, hosted by George Gray, follows 7 celebrity reality stars as they compete to win their own reality show. The 4-episode one-hour series premieres Saturday, October 11, at 12a/11c following the 2008 Fox Reality Channel Really Awards; both produced by Natural 9 Entertainment.

“After our initial cast announcement for Gimme My Reality Show!’ the flood of interest from reality TV’s celebrity community was overwhelming,” said Boden, “We chose unique personalities from a wide variety of popular reality shows, who will surely deliver entertaining television.”

Celebrities joining the previously announced cast of Traci Bingham, Santino Rice and Gretchen Bonaduce include Kato Kaelin, Ryan Starr & Bobby Trendy.

Kaelin first garnered attention as a minor witness, and one of the more colorful characters, in the O.J. Simpson trial. Presently, Kaelin hosts “Eye for an Eye”, which is a daytime TV court show that is in syndication in 34 countries, as well as “National Lampoon’s Viral Videos.” He is also touring with the comedy play “The Weenie Manologues,” the male response to “The Vagina Monologues.”

America fell in love with Starr and her off-beat rocker attitude when she became a finalist during the first season of FOX Broadcasting’s “American Idol.” After touring the U.S. with Idol’s top ten, she widened her fan base by touring across South America. Starr was later featured on VH1’s “Surreal Life 3″, where she got an opportunity to show her true colors as a genuine rock star. Ryan Starr continues to pursue her music career, and is currently recording an album.

Trendy rose into the public eye thanks to his distinctive sense of style and his flair for the extravagant. Through his interior design company, Bobby Trendy Designs, Trendy quickly became the darling of Hollywood celebrities, and decorated the homes of Carmen Electra, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Dennis Rodman. Trendy’s introduction to audiences came when he was selected to decorate the home of one very high-maintenance client on E!’s “The Anna Nicole Smith Show.” His unique charisma turned what was to be a single appearance into an entire season of unbelievable antics, and Trendy became an instant icon of interior decorating.

This charismatic and diverse group of celebrity reality stars will battle it out through a variety of creative challenges in an effort to convince the public they should get their own future reality show on Fox Reality Channel. Judging the efforts of the stars will be a panel made up of a reality television producer, an entertainment agent, and former reality star. The show’s host, George Gray (”Junkyard Wars,” “Weakest Link,” “What’s With This House?”), will help moderate the competitive stars, and his quick wit and engaging presence will help keep him on top of the drama.

The ultimate winner will be chosen by an audience vote. S/He will be announced during the show’s grand finale on Election Night (November 4, 2008), and will receive his/her own original docuseries to premiere on Fox Reality Channel in 2009.

Fox Reality Channel Announces New Original Series

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

Fox Reality Channel, the only all-reality, all-the-time cable network, heats up this fall with the debut of the celebrity reality series, ‘Gimme My Reality Show!’ announced today by David Lyle, President, Fox Reality Channel. The series’in which celebrities compete for the right to have their own reality show’premieres Saturday, October 11, at midnight ET/PT following the outrageous 2008 Fox Reality Channel Really Awards.

”Gimme My Reality Show!’ is truly unique,’ said Lyle. ‘It allows previous supporting reality stars the chance to compete for extra time in the spotlight and for something they’ve haven’t had’their OWN reality show.’

Initial celebrity headliners signed for the show include Traci Bingham, Santino Rice and Gretchen Bonaduce. Bingham’s exotic beauty and energetic personality landed her most famous role as Jordin Tate, on the hit series ‘Baywatch.’ She has since made her mark in the reality television world appearing as part of the cast in several shows including, ‘The Surreal Life 2,’ and FOX’s own ‘Celebrity Boot Camp.’

Rice, a former graduate from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in L.A., gained instant fame with his design abilities, energy, and brutal honesty on the second season of ‘Project Runway,’ Since his semi-finalist finish, Santino has focused on creating one-of-a-kind pieces for his impressive list of exclusive clientele.

Bonaduce was part of the celebrity reality series ‘Breaking Bonaduce’ which focused on the issues and events of the life of her husband Danny Bonaduce. She developed and served as executive producer for ‘Now My Kid’s the Next Child Star’ for VHI, and she also has appeared on several television shows including Oprah, Phil Donahue, The Other Half, and VH1’s Behind the Music and Partridge Family. Gretchen is an accomplished singer and currently is performing with the MuddFlaps and Anhkesenamun around Southern California.

Fox Reality Channel will continue to cast additional celebrity reality stars before the show begins full production.

Produced by Natural 9 Entertainment (’Fox Reality Really Awards,’ ‘Reality Remix’), ‘Gimme My Reality Show!’ will feature the celebrity reality stars battling in a variety of creative challenges to raise as much public and press recognition as possible for themselves. Judging the efforts of the celebrity reality starts will be a panel of reality producers, TV executives, and former reality stars. The ultimate winner will be chosen by viewer voting.

The winner will be announced during the show’s grand finale on Election Night (November 4, 2008), and will receive his/her own four-episode Original series to premiere on Fox Reality Channel.