The real dirt from the MTV show is happening off air, on the blogs and tabloids.
June 9, 2008 — -- "The Hills" may be off-screen for now, but the drama's so not done.
Though MTV's reality soap wrapped its third season May 12, what's going on in the stars' "real" lives is arguably more interesting than what's covered by the cameras: long, meaningful looks exchanged over Pinkberry and vodka Redbulls set to soaring pop ballads.
When we last saw them, Lauren Conrad, 22, and Lo Bosworth, 21, were wondering what to do with removed roommate/third wheel Audrina Patridge, 23. Audrina was back together with on-again, off-again boyfriend Justin Brescia (aka Justin-Bobby) and contemplating moving into her own apartment away from the girls. Villains Heidi Montag, 21, and Spencer Pratt, 24, reunited in Las Vegas after being on a "relationship vacation" (her words) for most of the season. In the previews for season four, Whitney Port's boss suggested the 23 year old may want to leave laid-back Los Angeles for high-strung New York if she really wants to make it in fashion PR.
While the cast churns out more drama for next season, blogs and tabloids are fueling the "Hills" frenzy by reporting on the gang's daily moves, no matter how vapid or inconsequential they may seem. The show is MTV's most profitable franchise, and its fans are rabid for new dirt. Believe it or not, inquiring minds want to know why Audrina didn't invite Lauren to her birthday party and whether Heidi's really ready to marry Spencer.
Below, catch up on what's gone down on "The Hills" since the show went off the air:
May 15: Blogger Perez Hilton suggests the rift between Audrina and Lauren is for real -- she may be getting nudged off the show because the two aren't as good friends as they used to be.
May 16: Paparazzi capture Audrina preparing for her first big film role in "Into the Blue 2." Whether or not she can act takes a back seat to her more obvious assets -- she's rumored to have gotten breast implants, and topless photos of her auditioning for Playboy were leaked on the Web earlier this year.
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Now, let's delve into the article about "The Hills" published on June 6, 2008, by ABC News. The piece captures the essence of the show's off-screen drama, emphasizing that the real action is unfolding away from the cameras and on blogs and tabloids. Here's a breakdown of the key concepts discussed in the article:
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Post-Season Drama:
- The article notes that although the third season of "The Hills" has concluded, the real drama continues off-screen among the cast members.
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Character Updates:
- Lauren Conrad and Lo Bosworth are mentioned, pondering how to handle their relationship with Audrina Patridge.
- Audrina is contemplating moving out and is back together with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Justin Brescia (Justin-Bobby).
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Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt:
- Villains Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have reunited in Las Vegas after a "relationship vacation."
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Teasers for Season Four:
- The article hints at the previews for the upcoming season, suggesting potential storylines such as Whitney Port considering a move to New York for her fashion PR career.
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Media Influence:
- Blogs and tabloids play a significant role in fueling the frenzy surrounding "The Hills," reporting on the daily lives of the cast members, regardless of how trivial the information may seem.
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MTV's Profitable Franchise:
- "The Hills" is acknowledged as MTV's most profitable franchise, with a dedicated fan base eager for new information and updates on the cast.
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Audrina and Lauren Rift:
- Blogger Perez Hilton is mentioned, suggesting a real rift between Audrina and Lauren, speculating that Audrina might be nudged off the show due to a strained friendship.
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Audrina's Film Role:
- Paparazzi capture Audrina preparing for her first big film role in "Into the Blue 2," with a side note about rumors of breast implants and leaked topless photos.
This breakdown not only reflects the content of the article but also underscores the complex web of relationships and drama that has made "The Hills" a compelling and enduring reality TV phenomenon.
FAQs
Although The Hills was always presented as a reality series, many viewers and publications pointed out instances of scripted scenes and manufactured drama that aired over the years. In some cases, cast members admitted to filming scenes days after they occurred in reenactments.
Were Lauren and Brody really friends? ›
"Brody and I were always more friends than anything," Conrad told Us Weekly in 2016. "It was one of those things where producers really wanted us to be together, and we both knew we didn't have that kind of chemistry." She continued, "The magic of editing always created a little more than there was."
What happened to Elodie from The Hills? ›
Since then, Elodie attempted to launch her own line of bath and beauty products, but the plans fizzled. Now, she has moved to Newport Beach, CA, where she works as a SEO analyst for Kelley Blue Book.
What show is The Hills a spinoff of? ›
Developed as a spin-off of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, the series aired six seasons and focused on the personal and professional lives of several young women and men residing in Los Angeles, California.
How many surgeries did Heidi from The Hills have? ›
Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Heidi Montag said it took her more than a year to recover after she chose to have 10 cosmetic surgeries done at once when she was in her early twenties, including having "part of my chin sawed off" ahead of the final season of "The Hills."
Was Audrina's job real on The Hills? ›
But once she moved to a job as a receptionist at Epic Records, it quickly turned into the “I'm doing this for the show” category. According to Gawker, if you called Epic to see if Audrina was working, they'd tell you she wasn't there. Because you know, she wasn't actually employed there, apparently.
Was Heidi's job real on The Hills? ›
However, after failing to find the school "challenging", she dropped out and received employment from Bolthouse Productions as an assistant. Though later interviews with Montag revealed that the position at Bolthouse was all a set up for The Hills and she was never promoted.
Did Audrina really like Brody? ›
"We've known each other for so long and we both have so much love for each other," Audrina explained. "But you get to the point where you don't want to cross that line because you don't want to ruin the friendship."
Who is the richest from The Hills? ›
Lauren Conrad Has the Highest Net Worth of Any Cast Member on 'The Hills'
Does Lauren still talk to anyone from The Hills? ›
'Unfortunately, one connection that didn't last was my relationship with Lauren, who doesn't really talk to anyone from the old cast,' she wrote. 'There are reasons that she and I aren't friends anymore, and there was a lot of turmoil between us that we couldn't talk about on-camera at the time.
As for Spencer and Brody's relationship, the two have never been closer.
Did Lauren go to Heidi's wedding? ›
Despite their rocky friendship, LC ended up making it to Heidi's wedding. And apparently the producers of the show just wanted to keep her there.
Did Heidi really spread rumors about Lauren? ›
On the show, the story prompted a fuming Conrad to yell perhaps the most famous line of the hit series at Heidi: "You know what you did!". Only, according to Spencer (and as fans have long suspected), it wasn't Heidi who started the rumor – it was Spencer himself.
Why did they cancel The Hills? ›
because original stars had 'major issues' with 'fake storylines' and 'pushed away' idea of bringing in younger cast. The Hills: New Beginnings has reportedly been canceled after just two seasons on MTV.
Are Lauren and Lo still friends? ›
Lo Bosworth says she's still friends with high school pal Lauren Conrad from 'Laguna Beach.
Was The Hills scripted the whole time? ›
Although reports have indicated that MTV's The Hills contained scripted elements, the reality series also featured shocking unscripted moments. The Hills is one of the network's most iconic shows that ever aired.
How much was Lauren paid for The Hills? ›
Then came The Hills, aka when Lauren moved to L.A. and was friends with (and then seriously-not-friends with) Heidi Montag. Reportedly, Lauren was paid $125,000 an episode and even had it in her contract that nobody could make as much as she did.
Did Heidi and Jordan really date? ›
Heidi ran into some trouble with [her boyfriend at the time] Jordan eventually — he cheated on her or something happened — but we got like a whole episode out of a day and a half of shooting a big breakup between Heidi and Jordan. It was a really genuine thing for Heidi.” Photo: Courtesy of MTV.
Did Lauren and Audrina really live together? ›
They later lived together in a house along with Lauren's high school best friend Lo Bosworth. While many fans were on Lauren's side throughout the series, fans who have rewatched the show recently have found her behavior concerning.
