Poker and Reality TV
There are two types of reality shows that feature poker players. One is about poker like the immensely popular 2 Months, 2 Million released during WSOP in 2009. The other type is in which poker players appear as celebrities in regular reality shows like Amazing Race. Both types are currently in the news.
A poker based reality show called Young Guns is in the offing. It is about four online poker professionals Chris Jackson, Chris Sparks, Jarran Joshu and Seth Otterstad. They do not live in Las Vegas, the Mecca of poker, but in Los Angeles. Their living environment is as posh as that of the 2 Months, 2 Million team. Their home is a fully furnished $7 million mansion owned by a crank named Chris Murphy. He adds the outside poker interest by irritating the poker players, having a fit over everything they do. The series has been shot and trailers are available on the Internet, including on You Tube. However the producers are still searching for a network to air the show. But if all goes well a 13 episode show will be screened next year.
The next season of Dancing with the Stars has begun searching for celebrities. A rumor circulating at poker forums says that Phil “Poker Brat” Hellmuth will grace the dance floors. This rumor was started by none other than the man in question. The Tweet from Hellmuth said, “”OMG! Phil Hellmuth (me!) on Dancing With the Stars! Outrageous! Might make a fool of myself on Worldwide Television one more time…” The Poker Brat thrives on making a fool of himself before the world. His entrance at WSOP with Lady Gaga look alikes is still talked about. He would have no qualms about twirling around, whether gracefully or not. At the same time, his Tweet may be a hoax just to keep him in the limelight.
More certain, but not hundred percent sure, is the news that poker babes Tiffany Michelle and Mario Ho will be appearing on The Amazing Race again. The last time round they were eliminated in 6th place. They have appeared in a teaser for the next season, which has a theme of Unfinished Business.
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