From the Associated Press, something for the This-Might-Be-The-Worst-Idea-Ever file:
NBC says it wants (former Illinois Gov. Rod) Blagojevich, who pleaded not guilty to federal racketeering and fraud charges Tuesday, to appear on its upcoming show "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!"A network statement says 10 celebrities will be dropped into the Costa Rican jungle "to face challenges designed to test their skills in adapting to the wilderness."
... An attorney close to his legal defense says Blagojevich is seeking permission from a judge to leave the country to appear on the show.
The lawyer, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the plan was confidential, says Blagojevich could tape the show in June if given permission.
Oh. My. Gosh.
Rod Blagojevich, reality star?
What a slap in the face to the people of Illinois.
NBC must be reeling more than we thought since the loss of "ER."
Well, on the bright side, if the judge denies Blago permission to leave the country for the show, NBC might still have an opportunity to use him in a domestic version of "Get Me Out of Here!"
They'll just have to wait a while for him to settle in to his new digs in a federal penitentiary.
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