Premiering on Sunday, July 13 at 9:00 PM ET/PT
The Stakes Are Even Higher For These Reality TV Favorites When $250,000 Is Up for Grabs
Full Cast Details Including Select Video Clips From The Upcoming Season To Roll Out On The VH1.com Blog Beginning Today
NEW YORK, May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- America's favorite contestants from VH1's hit series "Rock of Love," "I Love New York" and "Flavor of Love" are set to star in the network's newest 'celebreality' series, "I Love Money" premiering on Sunday, July 13 at 9:00 PM.* Hosted by Craig J. Jackson, the 12-episode series will pit 17 all-star contestants against one another for a chance to win a $250,000 grand prize.
Beginning today, Monday, May 5, VH1 will begin rolling-out specifics from "I Love Money" online on the VH1 Blog (Blog.VH1.com). Each day throughout the week the VH1 Blog will uncover the names of a few of the cast members until all have been revealed. In addition, the Blog will also roll-out never-before-seen video from the upcoming series, along with photos, biographies and memorable moments and even more exclusive details leading up to the premiere on Sunday, July 13. To put the rumors to rest viewers can visit Blog.VH1.com to find out all the juicy facts about VH1's next hit show, "I Love Money."
The group will travel to Mexico where they will participate in outrageous challenges to test their determination to get rich. For this group of men and women competing for a chance at love is nothing compared to competing for their true heart's desire, money.
"'I Love Money' is the perfect 'celebreality' storm as it takes the biggest, boldest and most outspoken characters from VH1's hit series and puts them on one giant show," said Jeff Olde, Executive Vice President, Programming and Development, VH1. "Our producers at 51 Minds have delivered hit after hit for VH1 by casting the most watercooler characters in the history of reality TV. We couldn't resist the opportunity to make those breakout characters the true stars of their own show."
"I Love Money" is the next installment of the top-rated series' "I Love New York," "Rock of Love" and "Flavor of Love." Each of these series has averaged more than a million viewers per episode and has scored among the top 10 rated series in network history. In addition, VH1.com saw its most trafficked day on Monday 4/14, following the second season finale of "Rock of Love' as more than 1 million unique visitors flocked to the site for show- related video and VH1 Blog commentary. The record for 1-day video streams for a single franchise was also broken following the show's on-air finale.
Craig J. Jackson's hosting credits include "30 Seconds to Fame" and "The X Show." He was also recently seen in "John from Cincinnati."
VH1's "I Love Money" is created and executive produced by Mark Cronin and Cris Abrego for 51 Minds Entertainment, LLC, an Endemol Company, who also produce the record-breaking series "Rock of Love," "Flavor of Love," "Charm School," "I Love New York," "The Surreal Life" and "My Fair Brady." The production teams' programming launched VH1 into their highest ratings ever and their ratings continue to outperform their previous successes. Ben Samek and Matt Odgers also executive produce for the series and the company.
Jill Holmes, Kristen Kelly and Jeff Olde oversee the series for VH1.
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Source: VH1
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