This week Paris Hilton begins a new search for a chum in Dubai, one of the ritziest states in the UAE. We spoke to Samuel Hextall, winner of Paris Hilton's British Best Friend, to find out what the contestants can expect and if he's still officially her best British buddy. Way back in 2009, the only male contestant in Paris Hilton's British Best Friend defeated all the girls to become her bestest chum in all of Blighty.
- 4/15/2011
- Sky TV
Gosford Park star Charles Dance has blasted Paris Hilton after TV bosses decided to air the socialite's reality series instead of his new drama.
The veteran British actor's new programme Trinity was scheduled to broadcast in the U.K. earlier this year but it was delayed until September - and replaced by the heiress' show Paris Hilton's British Best Friend.
Dance is now calling for the end of reality shows after catching a glimpse of Hilton's "c**p" programme, in which the blonde sets tests for a group of wannabes in the search for a true pal.
He says, "We're putting too much energy into junk and reality television. This show was going to be shown in January or February. But they shelved it until September to put you know what in its place? Paris Hilton's British Best Friend, which is possibly the most execrable piece of television I've ever seen in my life. God knows what the ratings were. It's a piece of television for airheads, starring an airhead.
"It's just beyond me. Endless hours of reality television - surely by now there must be a consensus that it's c**p?"...
The veteran British actor's new programme Trinity was scheduled to broadcast in the U.K. earlier this year but it was delayed until September - and replaced by the heiress' show Paris Hilton's British Best Friend.
Dance is now calling for the end of reality shows after catching a glimpse of Hilton's "c**p" programme, in which the blonde sets tests for a group of wannabes in the search for a true pal.
He says, "We're putting too much energy into junk and reality television. This show was going to be shown in January or February. But they shelved it until September to put you know what in its place? Paris Hilton's British Best Friend, which is possibly the most execrable piece of television I've ever seen in my life. God knows what the ratings were. It's a piece of television for airheads, starring an airhead.
"It's just beyond me. Endless hours of reality television - surely by now there must be a consensus that it's c**p?"...
- 8/13/2009
- WENN
Paris Hilton is mourning the death of a young woman who competed on her U.K. TV series Paris Hilton's British Best Friend.
Kat McKenzie, the runner-up in the 2009 reality contest, died suddenly on Friday. The cause of death is as yet unknown.
The hotel heiress told reporters she was "deeply saddened" by McKenzie's passing, insisting: "She will be missed."
Hilton promised McKenzie, an ex-pole dancer, they would always remain close friends on the TV programme earlier this year.
Kat McKenzie, the runner-up in the 2009 reality contest, died suddenly on Friday. The cause of death is as yet unknown.
The hotel heiress told reporters she was "deeply saddened" by McKenzie's passing, insisting: "She will be missed."
Hilton promised McKenzie, an ex-pole dancer, they would always remain close friends on the TV programme earlier this year.
- 7/6/2009
- WENN
Socialite Paris Hilton is expanding her search for a new best friend forever (Bff) - she's heading to the United Arab Emirates.
The hotel heiress has already found herself new pals in the U.S. via MTV show Paris Hilton's My New Bff, and she took her quest for friendship across the Atlantic to the U.K. to shoot Paris Hilton's British Best Friend last year.
But now she's set to add another pal to her entourage after signing on to film a new reality programme in the Middle East, titled Paris Hilton's My New Bff - Dubai, reports Daily Variety.
The hotel heiress has already found herself new pals in the U.S. via MTV show Paris Hilton's My New Bff, and she took her quest for friendship across the Atlantic to the U.K. to shoot Paris Hilton's British Best Friend last year.
But now she's set to add another pal to her entourage after signing on to film a new reality programme in the Middle East, titled Paris Hilton's My New Bff - Dubai, reports Daily Variety.
- 6/2/2009
- WENN
Paris Hilton has claimed that Katie Price will be fine following her split from Peter Andre. The socialite became friends with Price last year, while filming her reality series Paris Hilton's British Best Friend in London. Speaking to ITN, she said: "I'm not sad, I don't know him. I know her, she's cute so hopefully she'll like being single." (more)...
- 5/18/2009
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
Paris Hilton has revealed details of her plans to start a family. The socialite admitted that she wants at least three children and has already started collecting clothes for them. "After I wear stuff I either give it to charity or I put it away for my daughters," she said on her ITV show Paris Hilton's British Best Friend. "But I hope I have a boy (more)...
- 3/23/2009
- by By David Balls
- Digital Spy
Britain's Prince Harry canceled a date with Paris Hilton. The royal - who recently split from his long-term girlfriend Chelsy Davy - had reportedly planned a midnight meeting with the socialite on Friday but asked his bodyguard to cancel hours before they were due to meet.
A source close to Paris, 27 - who is in Britain promoting her new reality TV show "Paris Hilton's British Best Friend" - said: "Paris had spoken directly with Harry to arrange their meeting."
"She was pretty annoyed that Harry blew her off but they may well meet on her next trip to London."
"She has been in touch with Harry since they met in London last year and has even had an invite back to his Clarence House home."...
A source close to Paris, 27 - who is in Britain promoting her new reality TV show "Paris Hilton's British Best Friend" - said: "Paris had spoken directly with Harry to arrange their meeting."
"She was pretty annoyed that Harry blew her off but they may well meet on her next trip to London."
"She has been in touch with Harry since they met in London last year and has even had an invite back to his Clarence House home."...
- 2/9/2009
- icelebz.com
Paris Hilton has reportedly made a number of gaffes in an interview with T4's Steve Jones. The socialite is said to have referred to the UK as a city and failed to understand what an anglophile is as she promoted her new reality series Paris Hilton's British Best Friend. Asked whether she was considering a permanent move to the UK, the star replied by describing it as "one of my favourite cities in the world". After being forced to explain the (more)...
- 2/7/2009
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Ricky Gervais is no fan of Paris Hilton. The British funnyman has taken to his blog and written a letter to President Barack Obama requesting an exchange that would move the heiress and Victoria Beckham to middle ground. "As I'm sure you're aware, one of your flock has strayed," he writes. "A Miss Paris Hilton, who is, I believe, a resident of Beverley Hills, is in England doing a reality game show for ITV2 called Paris Hilton's British Best Friend. Fine. I have no problem with that. I don't have to watch. But now it has come to my attention that she has bought a house in North London a few miles from me, and is out and about ingratiating herself with the Great British...
- 2/3/2009
- E! Online
Paris Hilton is in the process of buying herself a £2 million Camden townhouse, say tabloid reports. According to The Mirror, the Us socialite's new property will be within walking distance of Amy Winehouse, Sarah Harding and Noel Fielding's homes. She reportedly celebrated the purchase on Friday with a group of friends at Jalouse in the West End. "Paris started looking for a base when she was last in the UK to film her ITV2 reality show, Paris Hilton's British Best Friend," (more)...
- 2/2/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Dear Mr President,
Firstly, congratulations on your historic win. I have never been so behind a candidate for what must be considered the boss of the world.
You seem to be a man of grace and integrity, who would never shirk responsibility in any way.
I'll get to the point.
As I'm sure you are aware, one of your flock has strayed. A Miss Paris Hilton, who is, I believe, a resident of Beverley Hills, is in England doing a reality game show for ITV2 called Paris Hilton's British Best Friend. Fine. I have no problem with that. I don't have to watch. But now it has come to my attention that she has bought a house in North London a few miles from me, and is out and about ingratiating herself with the Great British public.
read more here...
Firstly, congratulations on your historic win. I have never been so behind a candidate for what must be considered the boss of the world.
You seem to be a man of grace and integrity, who would never shirk responsibility in any way.
I'll get to the point.
As I'm sure you are aware, one of your flock has strayed. A Miss Paris Hilton, who is, I believe, a resident of Beverley Hills, is in England doing a reality game show for ITV2 called Paris Hilton's British Best Friend. Fine. I have no problem with that. I don't have to watch. But now it has come to my attention that she has bought a house in North London a few miles from me, and is out and about ingratiating herself with the Great British public.
read more here...
- 2/2/2009
- RickyGervais.com
Socialite Paris Hilton has bought a luxurious London home - just doors away from pop star Amy Winehouse, according to reports. The Los Angeles-based star purchased the prestigious $2.9 million (£2 million) pad in the heart of the city's trendy Camden district, after spending time in U.K. filming her reality T.V. show Paris Hilton's British Best Friend.
And according to British tabloid the Sunday Mirror, Hilton plans to spend another $365,000 (£250,000) improving the property.
Hilton can expect a host of celebrity neighbours at her new address - local residents include Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, Blur rocker Graham Coxon and Winehouse.
A source tells the publication, "Paris started looking for a base when she was last in the U.K. to film her reality show, Paris Hilton's British Best Friend.
"She wanted lots of room for her friends from L.A. to sleep over. She will be spending a lot of the time in the U.K., so she wants somewhere comfortable and quiet similar to her place in L.A."...
And according to British tabloid the Sunday Mirror, Hilton plans to spend another $365,000 (£250,000) improving the property.
Hilton can expect a host of celebrity neighbours at her new address - local residents include Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, Blur rocker Graham Coxon and Winehouse.
A source tells the publication, "Paris started looking for a base when she was last in the U.K. to film her reality show, Paris Hilton's British Best Friend.
"She wanted lots of room for her friends from L.A. to sleep over. She will be spending a lot of the time in the U.K., so she wants somewhere comfortable and quiet similar to her place in L.A."...
- 2/1/2009
- WENN
Paris Hilton has revealed that she chose Britain over every other country in the world to find her new best friend. The heiress revealed that she "loves London" and has even come to like drinking tea during an appearance on ITV1's Loose Women. The 27-year-old was speaking ahead of the launch of her new ITV2 show Paris Hilton's British Best Friend. Having (more)...
- 1/30/2009
- by By Sarah Rollo
- Digital Spy
Paris Hilton thinks Britney Spears looked "cool" with no hair. The socialite - who is currently starring in new reality show "Paris Hilton's British Best Friend" - encouraged contestants in the program to shave their heads to resemble the "Womanizer" singer during her public meltdown.
Paris said: "Britney looked cool with no hair."
In the series, Paris is trying to find a best friend who lives in the U.K.
The hotel heiress - who was at one time close to Britney - admits she finds it difficult to make friends she can really trust.
Paris said: "Britney looked cool with no hair."
In the series, Paris is trying to find a best friend who lives in the U.K.
The hotel heiress - who was at one time close to Britney - admits she finds it difficult to make friends she can really trust.
- 1/30/2009
- icelebz.com
Paris Hilton says she sometimes acts dumb on television to get laughs, but in real life she's "a strong person" who's been through a lot. Appearing on the British morning show GMTV to launch her new reality show Paris Hilton's British Best Friend, Hilton, 27, said she cultivated her dumb blonde image for her hit Fox reality show The Simple Life, costarring Nicole Richie, and it became her schtick. "For five seasons I was stuck doing this character," she says. "It was kind of hard always having to play that character when it's not who I am." She adds, "I just...
- 1/29/2009
- by Howard Breuer
- PEOPLE.com
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