Impeached former Governor Blagojevich has found still another outlet for his psychotic behavior. The NBC show, called "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!," will premier June 1 of this year. The plot would include leaving a group of D-list celebrities in the middle of the jungle and let the plot unfold, on prime time. The show reportedly could pay the impeached former Illinois governor, who is facing federal corruption charges, as much as $80,000 an episode.NBC confirmed it wants Blagojevich on the show, saying in a statement: "Rod Blagojevich will be a participant on the show pending the court's approval. We think he has demonstrated all the qualities of a D-list celebrity, and certainly, as former Illinois governor, understands the jungle."
According to WMAQ, Blagojevich asked a federal judge Tuesday to allow him to travel if his bond was increased. The impeached governor reportedly is broke and believes the show could help finance his legal defense - and increase his visibility across the country as he works to build a coalition of fan support for his crimes as governor.
NBC Entertainment said the live show show would be based on the hit U.K. reality show of the same name. It described the show as "the ultimate 'Swiss Family Robinson' as 10 celebrities are dropped into the heart of the jungle to face fun and comedic challenges designed to test their survival skills."
NBC said participants would be playing to win money for their favorite charities, with the last remaining star winning the largest share of the donation. Blagojevich's favorite charity is Blagojevich, so he will be highly motivated to win.
The show will air throughout the month of June, after which Blagojevich will go to trial. Reportedly, Blagojevich originally wanted a guest spot on "Let's Make a Deal."
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As stupid as this show sounds, I think I would love it! They should throw in Madoff too. He's D-list and I'm sure understands "the jungle" as well.
LOL...I agree!
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