‘Surreal Life’: VH1 Brings Back the Celebrity Reality TV Show | Entertainment
Yanira D. Kivi
2 min read
The revival trend of reality TV continues as VH1 Surreal life is the last blast in the past to get restart processing, according to a report by Deadline.
Launched in 2003, the show ran for six seasons, the first two airing on The WB and subsequent seasons on VH1. The format was similar to The real worldexcept with a group of celebrities living together at Glen Campbell’s former mansion in the Hollywood Hills for two weeks. Former castmates include Flava Flav, Corey Feldman, Brigitte Nielsen and Janice Dickinson.
Christian Sarabia, Fernando Mills, Ken Martinez and Nicole Elliott are the executive producers of 51 Minds Entertainment (the company behind the original series). Meanwhile, Elena Diaz, Tolani Holmes and Dan Caster are executive producers for MTV Entertainment Group, and Kat Uyenco, Jen McGrogan and Jordan Browne are co-executive producers for 51 Minds.
“Surreal life is known for bringing together some of the biggest names in pop culture and creating many unforgettable moments in reality TV, â€said Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Creative Director of MTV Entertainment Group. “We are delighted to see how this stellar celebrity cast will make television captivating for audiences around the world.”
The return of Surreal life marks the latest in a series of relaunched reality shows. It was recently revealed by Deadline that MTV brings back Cradles, as well as other reboots on ViacomCBS platforms, including The real world, Behind the music, Ink master, and Naked Dating.
