Everybody who watches reality shows, especially reality competition shows, does it: you wonder how well you would fare if put in the same situation. I really don't have the talent to be on a Project Runway-type show, or the ability to eat gross crap that you need to make it on Survivor, but I think I could hang on The Amazing Race for a while. I don't think I'd win or anything, because I would definitely be the one who constantly has meltdowns over obstinate camels and whatnot, but I don't think I'd be eliminated first, either. I can't cook much more than pasta, but I'm also pretty sure that if I were on Hell's Kitchen, at the very least, I wouldn't make Gordon Ramsay vomit like Matt did.AOL asked a bunch of celebrities what reality shows they would tackle if given the chance. While most of the answers sounded more like desperate pleas for a job, others were annoying and some were just kind of hilariously misguided. Check out some of the answers after the jump.
Kyra Sedgwick, whom I adore on The Closer, takes the prize for most annoying answer, because she's just too good to even watch reality shows, much less deign to appear on one, so she suggests her own, "How about something like 'The World Peace Reality Show,' where everyone goes around and tries to create peace in different countries?" Ugh.
Unsurprisingly, a lot of C and D-list celebs want to be on Dancing with the Stars, because that would actually get them steady work. Antonio Sabato Jr. and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air's Alfonso Ribeiro had the best reasoning for not actually being on the show though. Sabato says that he totally could have owned DWTS, had his inner circus freak not won out, "The producers actually came to me about being on the show, but I ended up picking Celebrity Circus because it was even more interesting to me." Because it makes total sense to choose a show that airs in the dead of summer to about four viewers instead of a reality juggernaut. Alfonso Ribeiro, on the other hand, is just too damn good to even be allowed on the show, saying, "it can't happen because they consider me semi-professional." Yes, that's why they're not returning your calls.
While some of the other celebrities choose "classy" competition shows like Top Chef, Entourage's Kevin Connolly would like to give Survivor a shot. Although, it seems as though he would be as terrible at it as I would, saying, "I don't know if I would eat bugs, though. I think I would rather eat my own arm." Just wait until they break out the rats; you'll be praying for a nice grasshopper snack.
If you could be on a reality show, which one would you choose? Would you even bother with the competition shows, or would you just head straight for The Real World house with a crate of vodka?















Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
7-22-2008 @ 1:28PM
Philip said...
No question, I would definitely want to be on The Amazing Race. Alas, until they make a Canadian version of the show, I'm not eligible.
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7-22-2008 @ 2:27PM
deebopalula said...
Amazing Race because it would be informative, interesting and create a lifetime of memories I might not otherwise have, but I think I'd have a better chance of actually winning on Big Brother.
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7-22-2008 @ 2:37PM
Wintermute said...
I've considered doing an audition tape for Survivor or Big Brother. Not that I'd win, but I think I could do a respectable job on either...
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7-22-2008 @ 3:36PM
Donna said...
I'm in pretty good health, but I don't think I have the physical stamina for Survivor without ending up sick in the hospital. Unsure about the Amazing Race, but I have my doubts.
I'm not even going to consider Big Brother. I like my privacy, and I'd prefer to keep some dignity if possible. You lose a lot of both on any reality show, but Big Brother's in a class by itself.
I'm not a great chef, but I love cooking and experimenting with food. So perhaps Hell's Kitchen. I don't much like getting yelled at, but still, compared to some of the other reality shows, even the worst cook can leave with some dignity, if they just do the best they can, don't take it personally, and be a team player when needed.
But you know, when it's all said and done, I'm a big chicken. I think I'll stay at home and let someone else go on reality shows.
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7-22-2008 @ 4:51PM
kcfan said...
I wouldn't mind being on Survivor with Kevin Connolly. Images of tropical islands and 70s Brooke Shields movies come to mind. Where do I rent the boat? I'm coming, Kevin!
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7-22-2008 @ 10:50PM
djbuhhda said...
im goin to try and get on big brother and real world for nonstop until they let me on one. then i'll do my best to stick out. =]
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7-24-2008 @ 3:47AM
Brent McKee said...
Not devious enough for Big Brother; not physical enough for Survivor; not observant enough for The Mole; can't cook well enough for Hell's Kitchen. But I love The Amazing Race - if only I had someone to partner with (and weren`t a Canadian).
Interesting to see how many celebrities - relatively big names too - want to be on Dancing With The Stars.
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