Yesterday we saw photos of Kristin Cavallari doing a bit of shopping in Beverly Hills, CA this week and I surmised that perhaps she was shopping for new outfits to wear on upcoming episodes of MTV‘s hit show The Hills. While there was talk that she was joining the cast, there had yet been no official confirmation from anyone in the know that it was a done deal. Today, Entertainment Weekly magazine reports on a new interview with KC herself that confirms officially that SHE IS TAKING OVER The Hills and will be starring on the next season of the show:
Rumors have been circulating for weeks that former Laguna Beach star Kristin Cavallari was in talks to replace Lauren Conrad on The Hills. Now, EW can exclusively confirm that Cavallari will indeed be starring in MTV’s reality series. The 22-year old’s first appearance will be the May 31st season finale (she catches the bouquet at Heidi and Spencer’s wedding, natch) and she’ll appear in 10 episodes this fall. Cavallari, now a budding actress, is fully prepared to stir things up. “It’s a TV show,” she explains. “I’m not going into it like, ‘I’m going to make great friendships with these people.’ It’s work! And drama sells. I think that’s why they’re bringing me in, because I know what works.” Cavallari had plenty more to reveal in her exclusive interview with EW.
On why she’s coming back to reality TV:
“The goal for me is to get my fans excited about me again. When I first started out, I had a celebrity name but I didn’t have the acting skills I have now. If I have some buzz with my name again, I feel like it will only help.”
On rumors that producers are plotting a romance between her and Justin Bobby (which The Hills producers deny):
“I have no idea! [laughs] I don’t think MTV would be like, ‘Oh you’re dating him now. This is your boyfriend.’ But they might try and set up situations. I’m totally cool with that. Again, it’s a TV show and they need to make it entertaining.”
On how her version of The Hills will differ from Lauren’s:
“I’m a completely different person than Lauren. I have a lot more energy. I’m more outgoing. I’m a little more spontaneous. And she has a boyfriend so she’s not dating on the show. I’m very open to dating and finding a guy.”
On introducing Heidi and Spencer:
“It’s so funny. I guess it was 4 years ago. I was dating Brody [Jenner] and Spencer was Brody’s best friend. I had known Heidi when she was friends with Lauren when we were still filming Laguna Beach. Heidi was like, ‘Hook me up with someone. I wanna meet a guy.’ And Brody and I were kinda like, ‘Well, maybe Spencer?’ We’ll see what happens.’ So we all went on a double date and they just hit it off right away and now they’re married.”
Woot!! This is the best news to happen to the show since, well, ever! As you may recall, I ran into Miss Cavallari at the Star Trek premiere a couple of weeks ago and while she couldn’t actually confirm her involvement on the show just yet, I was certain that she was taking over. I am soooo geeked. The show has lacked any and all excitement for months now, this new breath of life will deffo keep the party going. I, for one, cannot wait for the show to return with new eps. This week’s issue of Entertainment Weekly features this interview with Kristin in full and offers new insight from MTV producers on how they plan to “put a new spin” on The Hills. With Kristin Cavallari in the star position (opposite her ex-boyfriend Brody Jenner, the new Mrs. Pratt, etc.) there should be a lot of fireworks to behold. I CAN’T WAIT! Welcome back, Kristin … we’ve so missed you!! It won’t be long before everyone will be wondering LC who?
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MY FAV!!!! I will so be watching! Sh*t is about to get good!!!
Eh… K Cav or not, I think The Hills is taking a turn for the worse.
Am I naive to belive LC was at least trying to be real?
Between K Cav’s above statements and the Speidi rap career… I just can’t take it anymore.
@GirlieGirl — “I think The Hills is taking a turn for the worse.” I agree … but I’m hoping Kristin will make the show better. I loved her on Laguna Beach. She was the star even when LC was supposedly the star. When KC took over, the show hit its stride. I’m not sure that will necessarily happen again but I’m willing to give it a shot. You KNOW they’re gonna bring Stephen Coletti back for an on-screen reunion … and maybe Alex M her BFF!! She can be the new Lo.
Well I guess I may have to start watching the Hills again. Loved her from the Laguna Beach days! Now maybe no more *yawn* factor.
On second thought, I just read the Spencer post below this one. Not sure if I can go back to the Hills after reading that. Not even with Kristin on there.
LOL since when do you need “acting skills” for reality tv?
oh christ…. KC was always supposed to be the star of Laguna Beach and I could never stand her (or her “character” whichever the case may be.. this is MTV faux-reality after all). I always loved LC and Lo and I was so excited when LC got the Hills. The Hills will always be LC’s show and with her gone it’s nothing but Laguna Beach Community College. UGH. I don’t care how hot Brody Jenner is ;) the remaining girls all put together don’t have half of LC’s brain. Heidi and Audrina just need to start their inevitable porn careers already and let the show end. I will definitely NEVER watch it after May 31st again
I love me some LC but I think this is a good idea to change the cast up like this. I think LC was an idiot for leaving the show because she is making a killing basically doing nothing. I am excited for KC to come on to the set thou! Now, get rid of Speidi and Audrina and replace them with some new people and we will all golden!
O.M.G. ok so Laguna, the Hills, the City have been my saving grace gilty pleasure of all times…not that i’m a die-hard-sit-down-to-watch-every-episode-fan, but i am the first to admit being roped into a weekend marathon or two (or six).But because i’m not a die-hard, NEVER did i even THINK of a Kristen return. Trent, you have just made my DAY with this confirmation. And the catching of the bouquet bit, just about made me blush with excitement…MTVs so deep with thier trashy reality metaphores….
@Frog — “MTVs so deep with thier trashy reality metaphores” LOL, so true :)
she just told the world how fake the show is.
first off i agree, the Hills is nothing with out lauren. so i think mTVs gay for making kristin the new “star” secondly…doesnt any body remember her trash talking realty tv and how she would NEVER do one again..but now that her acting career sucks shes back to where she started. i like her and all…but dont bite the hand that fed you sweety…
Lol why does it matter if she can act if it’s a “reality” show?
Just like I had no interest in watching the city, I don’t think I can watch this anymore. The only reason I continue watching The Hills is because I have already watched all the other seasons that I decided to just finish it out because this is the last season. While I am sure they will continue on with The Hills for at least 3 more seasons, I think they have beat this dead cow long enough.
*horse. LOL, don’t know why I wrote cow.
BTW, I <3 Kristin, I used to have a Team Kristin shirt during the LB days :]]
@Lana — “I <3 Kristin, I used to have a Team Kristin shirt during the LB days” me too, from Hollister, right? Hahahaha :)
I love me some KCav. She is hilarious and I cant wait to see her being a huge bitch. So awesome.
I am uber excited about this news! I heard about it on MTV Canada’s Aftershow but I still can’t believe its true:)
Poor LC, she will never be able to get Kristin out of her shadow.
Well, at least we know that the drama will deff be intense<3
@Sylvie — “Poor LC, she will never be able to get Kristin out of her shadow.” Soooooo true ;)
i actually think this is the perfect way to reignite the hills, it’s gotten so boring lately
kick lc and lo out! less heidi and spencer and more bitchy kristin!!!
What am I going to do now?!? I was boycotting the Hills because I do not want to give Speidi anymore ‘fame’ than they already have. Ugh. I loathe them both. But I <3 Kristin! What to do, what to do… Maybe Speidi will go all DIVA and request to have their own show. And then maybe MTV will give it to them. And then I can watch The Hills guilt-free. Here’s to hoping!
I hated KC on Laguna Beach, she was such a wh*re. And if i have to hear STEPHEN on this stupid show, I’m not watching the hills anymore. the whole LC KC SC love triangle was sooo annoying.
LOL I hope heidi and spencer get in bitch fights with KC.
i love LC, buuut Kristin taking over the hills is pretty much the greatest thing i’ve heard about the hills in a looong time. i’ve stopped watching it this season, but i think i’m def gonna have to tune in next season….as long as they keep the heidi and spencer stuff to a minimum cuz they piss me off beyond belief..
hahaha Team Kristin T Shirts at Hollister…I was working there then..ol H.Co. good times good times
I adore LC and wish her the best as she moves on from The Hills. She did her thing and now it’s time to see a different show with a different focus. Who better to bring the drama than Kristin!? Audrina, Spencer and Heidi will soon be regulated to the back bench. It’s about to become the Kristin Show. I can’t wait!!