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Brian Damage · 06-15-2007, 10:18 AM

June 14, 2007 -- DONALD Trump is not waiting long to get back on TV.

Trump, whose "Apprentice" series was dropped from NBC's fall schedule, is set to make a comeback in a show that is right out of today's headlines.

The master builder will attempt to transform a bevy of wild party girls-think Paris, Lindsay and Britney-into refined society ladies in "Lady or a Tramp," a new show for Fox.

It's a far cry from the boardroom he occupied on "The Apprentice."

On the show, rowdy female club-hoppers and their ilk will be sent to a charm school to undergo rigorous etiquette training.

They'll go through the usual reality-show challenges - learning to host teas, do needlepoint, etc. But each week, one of them will be tossed off the show.

Timing for the show could not be better.

Hollywood's bad girls are all over the media right now and the show is a sure bet to tap into the public fascination with rich kids gone sour - and the unspoken desire to bring them back to the wholesome life.

Trump's not sure if he'll actually appear on the show, though it seems a very good bet he will.

For the moment, he is listed as executive producer.

"Timing is the hard part," he told The Post yesterday. "I would love to [appear] but it takes time to do.

"I hadn't thought in terms of hosting because it's a show that stands on its own.

"But they seem to want me to appear. I will certainly consider it."

The show's concept is borrowed from the U.K. reality show "Ladette to Lady" (seen here on Sundance Channel), in which rowdy female club-hoppers are sent to a charm school to be transformed into very proper ladies.

"Lady or a Tramp" is being rushed into production so that it can be ready to air as early as midseason, according to Variety. "They want to start shooting almost immediately," Trump says.

So just how will Trump and company corral young partiers to appear on the show?

"I think it will be easy. You troll the clubs," Trump said. "I think, honestly, that's the best way.

"You take a girl and she becomes great, perhaps, or not so great."

Already, there are indications that Trump is not alone in the field.

Casting calls went out just a few weeks ago for a show called "My Fair Lady."

No network was mentioned in the call notice but the ad is requesting "competitive party girls who have what it takes to survive etiquette school."

Meanwhile, "The Apprentice" is not dead yet, Trump insists.

He and veteran reality-TV guru Mark Burnett (who is not involved in "Tramp") are still negotiating to bring "The Apprentice" back to NBC, he says.

"Mark and I are great friends and we're doing a lot of things together," Trump said.

"This is separate."

TripperFan · 06-15-2007, 10:37 AM

Oh just give it a rest already Donald. Go back to building your buildings and having affairs (afterall, it's been a while with Melina - time for a new model!)

Seriously though, I won't be tuning in. This sounds too much like Kathy Hilton's trainwreck of a show from a couple of years ago.

The public's already getting fed up with spoiled rich party girls we don't need a whole show about it.

TJL · 06-15-2007, 10:45 AM

Oh thank goodness! When Apprentice was cancelled I was worried that Donald wouldn't make any more money this year!

PrettyinPink55 · 06-15-2007, 10:46 AM

Doesn't this sound like "Flavor of Love: Charm School" or whatever it's called?

TVFactFan · 06-15-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

Doesn't this sound like "Flavor of Love: Charm School" or whatever it's called?

Yes it's similar,

catlover79 · 06-15-2007, 12:07 PM

Give it up, Donald!!

Did you ever stop to think that maybe why your last show's ratings sank was...people are sick of seeing YOU??

06-15-2007, 10:18 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Donald Trump Returns to Reality TV June 14, 2007 -- DONALD Trump is not waiting long to get back on TV. Trump, whose "Apprentice" series was dropped from NBC's fall schedule, is set to make a comeback in a show that is right out of today's headlines. The master builder will attempt to transform a bevy of wild party girls-think Paris, Lindsay and Britney-into refined society ladies in "Lady or a Tramp," a new show for Fox. It's a far cry from the boardroom he occupied on "The Apprentice." On the show, rowdy female club-hoppers and their ilk will be sent to a charm school to undergo rigorous etiquette training. They'll go through the usual reality-show challenges - learning to host teas, do needlepoint, etc. But each week, one of them will be tossed off the show. Timing for the show could not be better. Hollywood's bad girls are all over the media right now and the show is a sure bet to tap into the public fascination with rich kids gone sour - and the unspoken desire to bring them back to the wholesome life. Trump's not sure if he'll actually appear on the show, though it seems a very good bet he will. For the moment, he is listed as executive producer. "Timing is the hard part," he told The Post yesterday. "I would love to [appear] but it takes time to do. "I hadn't thought in terms of hosting because it's a show that stands on its own. "But they seem to want me to appear. I will certainly consider it." The show's concept is borrowed from the U.K. reality show "Ladette to Lady" (seen here on Sundance Channel), in which rowdy female club-hoppers are sent to a charm school to be transformed into very proper ladies. "Lady or a Tramp" is being rushed into production so that it can be ready to air as early as midseason, according to Variety. "They want to start shooting almost immediately," Trump says. So just how will Trump and company corral young partiers to appear on the show? "I think it will be easy. You troll the clubs," Trump said. "I think, honestly, that's the best way. "You take a girl and she becomes great, perhaps, or not so great." Already, there are indications that Trump is not alone in the field. Casting calls went out just a few weeks ago for a show called "My Fair Lady." No network was mentioned in the call notice but the ad is requesting "competitive party girls who have what it takes to survive etiquette school." Meanwhile, "The Apprentice" is not dead yet, Trump insists. He and veteran reality-TV guru Mark Burnett (who is not involved in "Tramp") are still negotiating to bring "The Apprentice" back to NBC, he says. "Mark and I are great friends and we're doing a lot of things together," Trump said. "This is separate."
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06-15-2007, 10:37 AM	#2
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	Oh just give it a rest already Donald. Go back to building your buildings and having affairs (afterall, it's been a while with Melina - time for a new model!) Seriously though, I won't be tuning in. This sounds too much like Kathy Hilton's trainwreck of a show from a couple of years ago. The public's already getting fed up with spoiled rich party girls we don't need a whole show about it.
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06-15-2007, 10:45 AM	#3
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Oh thank goodness! When Apprentice was cancelled I was worried that Donald wouldn't make any more money this year!
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06-15-2007, 10:46 AM	#4
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	Doesn't this sound like "Flavor of Love: Charm School" or whatever it's called?
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06-15-2007, 12:07 PM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Give it up, Donald!! Did you ever stop to think that maybe why your last show's ratings sank was...people are sick of seeing YOU??
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