Paris Hilton's My New BFF (season 1)
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| Created by | Jed Elinoff (concept) Scott Thomas (concept) |
| Developed by | Michael Hirschorn Stella Bulochnikov Stolper Paris Hilton |
| Directed by | Peter Ney Jeanne Yugar |
| Starring | Paris Hilton |
| Opening theme | "My BFF" by Paris Hilton |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 10 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Michael Hirschorn Stella Bulochnikov Stolper Paris Hilton Jason Moore Chris Choun Douglas M. Wilson Tony DiSanto Liz Gateley |
| Editor(s) | Ramin Mortazavi John Brookbank Asaf Eisenburg Chip Farnham Buzz Chatman |
| Running time |
60 Minutes (including commercials) 42 minutes (not including commercials) |
| Production company(s) |
Ish Entertainment MTV |
| Release | |
| Original network | MTV |
| Original release | September 30 – December 2, 2008 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | Paris Hilton's British Best Friend |
| Related shows | The Simple Life |
| External links | |
| Website | www |
60 Minutes (including commercials)
The first season of Paris Hilton's My New BFF, also known simply as My New BFF and Paris Hilton's American Best Friend Forever internationally, premiered in the United States on September 30, 2008 and is the first incarnation of the My New BFF franchise. 16 women and 2 men competed in challenges in an attempt to become her new best friend.
Though Hilton was forbidden from revealing the winner before the show had fully aired, she had on two separate occasions accidentally referred to the winner as a "she," first on the September 25, 2008 airing of the Late Show with David Letterman, and again on the October 7, 2008 airing of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, thus inadvertently narrowing down the contestants.
On December 2, 2008, it was revealed in the finale that Brittany Flickinger became Paris' BFF.
Prior to production, a website was set up for potential contestants to submit their videos on why they should be Paris' BFF, and casting sessions were also set up. Initially, the 18 people with the highest votes from other users would go on the show. However, the 10 contestants with the most amount of votes went on while the other 8 were selected by the producers.
Paris meets and mingles with her BFF potentials. But she wastes no time in making them over and even nixing some ladies. Paris' 18 potential new best friends are sent to Les Deux, where they meet Paris for the first time and discover that first impressions are everything. Trisha, Francisca, Erin, and Athena don’t even make it to the fabulous BFF mansion and they are sent home the very first night. The remaining players are blindfolded and driven to a dark interrogation room, where Jeff Beacher grills them on their deep, dirty secrets. Then, they're brought to an airport hangar, where Paris attempts to give each contestant a makeover to her own liking. Some changed their whole look just for Paris, and others second guessed Paris' fashion. The participants must then show off their now looks on the red carpet. Meanwhile, Vanessa proves her loyalty by telling Paris a secret. Paris chooses Vanessa as her first pet, and as the winner of the makeover challenge, which upsets the other contestants. Michelle and Kiki plead their cases of why they should be the one to stay, even though they both offended Paris. Kiki stirs up some serious drama, and Michelle is sent home.
DISCUSSION: No discussion (first elimination); Kiki, Michelle (second elimination)
Paris' search for her new BFF continues, and this week Paris is expecting the contestants to step up their game. Whether that means coming out of their shell or reining in their overbearing personalities, each contestant has something to work on to be "Paris-perfect". Paris decides that personalities aside, her potential Besties need to look their hottest at all times, so she opens up a boudoir full of clothing, shoes, and accessories for the contestants to go crazy with. Paris wants to see who can keep up with her and party the longest and hardest. While some contestants cheer and race to the limo, others look a little nervous. Vanessa picks Onch as the winner of the challenge. After a tiring game of man polo, the BFF's head to lunch with Paris' mom, where they are all expected to give toasts. After the speeches, Paris and her mom pick Corrie as the winner. She then picks Shelley and Baje to be up for discussion. Paris holds elimination on the mansion rooftop, and Shelley and Baje are given a chance to state why they should stay, and defend themselves against other contestants opinions of why they should go home. Paris then eliminates Baje from the house. After elimination, Paris brings out a cake for birthday-girl Kayley and lets her know she's the new pet.
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