Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Signs Deal for Reality Show - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-14-2009, 10:56 PM

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has made a deal to star in NBC's upcoming summer reality show "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here," the network confirmed Tuesday.

"Rod Blagojevich will be a participant on the show pending the court's approval," NBC said.

The network has been looking for household names for its version of the U.K. hit, which launches June 1. NBC is taking the unusual step of airing the show four nights a week at 8 p.m. for nearly a month, and a successful launch could fuel the network's entire summer schedule.

According to the Chicago Tribune, Blagojevich's attorney told a federal judge Tuesday that he will file a request to loosen his client's travel restrictions to participate in the show, which will be shot in Costa Rica. Blagojevich was indicted April 1 on federal corruption charges that included 11 counts of wire fraud, three of extortion, one of racketeering and one of lying to federal investigators.

He has plead not guilty.

Given Blagojevich's notoriety, he's bound to garner some curiosity tune-in. "Celebrity" is produced by Granada, which signed the governor for the show pending approval.

In the series, 10 celebrities of various backgrounds compete in challenges to raise money for their favorite charities.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...1a65cbcdfd5a66

JamesG · 04-14-2009, 11:31 PM

A while ago, I was joking about this in one of the news headlines threads.

Now it's true, Blagojevich gets a reality show deal.

Marvo301 · 04-14-2009, 11:38 PM

No offense to NBC, but I hope the courts deny him permission to travel. He has been charged with some very serious crimes and I don't think he should be allowed to be on a TV show and earning money while his trial is pending.

catlover79 · 04-14-2009, 11:43 PM

Reason #9,577,362,846,567 why NBC's ratings are in the toilet.

Zebra 3 · 04-15-2009, 07:58 PM

More must-not-see TV.

robyrob · 04-15-2009, 08:13 PM

one could only hope that his segments for "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here," will be from his jail cell.

JamesG · 04-22-2009, 05:09 PM

Blago Can't Get Out Of Here
22 April 2009 2:39 AM, PDT

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich will not become a contestant on NBC's I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here next season, after all.

U.S. Judge James Zagel ruled Tuesday that Blagojevich cannot travel to Costa Rica to appear on the show, saying, "I do not have confidence that things will not go astray if I modify bond conditions."

NBC said that while it was disappointed with the judge's decision, "There are no plans to move the show to a location in the United States.

-IMDB News

Marvo301 · 04-22-2009, 05:27 PM

YES!!!!! Thank -you Judge James Zagel for keeping Blagojevich off of our TV screens!!!!

catlover79 · 04-22-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marvo301

YES!!!!! Thank -you Judge James Zagel for keeping Blagojevich off of our TV screens!!!!

YES!! Props to this gentleman!!

catlover79 · 04-22-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zebra 3

More must-not-see TV.

You got that right!!

04-14-2009, 10:56 PM	#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	Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Signs Deal for Reality Show Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has made a deal to star in NBC's upcoming summer reality show "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here," the network confirmed Tuesday. "Rod Blagojevich will be a participant on the show pending the court's approval," NBC said. The network has been looking for household names for its version of the U.K. hit, which launches June 1. NBC is taking the unusual step of airing the show four nights a week at 8 p.m. for nearly a month, and a successful launch could fuel the network's entire summer schedule. According to the Chicago Tribune, Blagojevich's attorney told a federal judge Tuesday that he will file a request to loosen his client's travel restrictions to participate in the show, which will be shot in Costa Rica. Blagojevich was indicted April 1 on federal corruption charges that included 11 counts of wire fraud, three of extortion, one of racketeering and one of lying to federal investigators. He has plead not guilty. Given Blagojevich's notoriety, he's bound to garner some curiosity tune-in. "Celebrity" is produced by Granada, which signed the governor for the show pending approval. In the series, 10 celebrities of various backgrounds compete in challenges to raise money for their favorite charities. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...1a65cbcdfd5a66
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	No offense to NBC, but I hope the courts deny him permission to travel. He has been charged with some very serious crimes and I don't think he should be allowed to be on a TV show and earning money while his trial is pending.
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04-14-2009, 11:31 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	A while ago, I was joking about this in one of the news headlines threads. Now it's true, Blagojevich gets a reality show deal.

04-22-2009, 05:09 PM	#7
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	Blago Can't Get Out Of Here 22 April 2009 2:39 AM, PDT Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich will not become a contestant on NBC's I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here next season, after all. U.S. Judge James Zagel ruled Tuesday that Blagojevich cannot travel to Costa Rica to appear on the show, saying, "I do not have confidence that things will not go astray if I modify bond conditions." NBC said that while it was disappointed with the judge's decision, "There are no plans to move the show to a location in the United States. -IMDB News

04-22-2009, 05:27 PM	#8
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	YES!!!!! Thank -you Judge James Zagel for keeping Blagojevich off of our TV screens!!!!