Jessica Simpson's VH1 Show Bombs; Is Beat by History Channel Show
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Despite heavy promotion, the ratings for Jessica Simpson's VH1 reality show The Price of Beauty were, well, pretty ugly.
Monday's premiere attracted just 1 million viewers, UsMagazine.com has confirmed. Around 487,000 people tuned in for the encore later in the night.
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The show got beat by a rerun of NCIS, a TruTV series called Operation Repo and History Channel's Pawn Stars, The Los Angeles Times notes.
Even former American Idol Fantasia Barrino had a stronger debut for her VH1 reality show, Fantasia For Real. (Her show premiere nabbed 2.3 million viewers.)
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Reviews for The Price of Beauty -- which featured Simpson, 29, and her pals traveling around the world to learn how other cultures define beauty -- were mixed.
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The New York Post called it "dopey and clueless," while the San Diego Union Tribune said it was "sweet on the outside and a little empty on the inside."
A VH1 rep tells Us: "We're very pleased with the show. A million-and-a-half viewers tuned in that night to see the first episode. We expect that audience to build even more."
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101Oh Come on.....and what exactly was expected? This young woman doesn't seem to be able to even carry on an adult conversation let alone host a good show. People.....she just isn't smart enough. Would someone please take her aside and make some recommendations for some other career choices? Maybe airport greeter, since that's where a lot of her pics are taken, Jess at this airport, blah blah blah. If that's what she is capable of.....then let her do it. She just cannot be in the same arena with the big dogs.....she simply doesn't have what it takes. I feel very sorry for her.
March 18, 2010 - 1:10pm Paula Says: Sick of Haters at 11:03am. You are a sick an derranged person. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. People dislike Jessica for a reason. She is a fake phoney liar who has no talent. Just because people didn't liker her show doesn't mean you have to behave like a common piece of trash. You are the one who needs to shut up, get some manners. You are obviously the fat ugly one. No one wants to read your disgusting and dispicable language. Grow up already. But then what can I expect from a Jessica Simpson fan ----------------- YOU'RE THE FAT UGLY ONE B1TCH - AND I'M ENTITLED TO MY OPINION. I HOPE PEOPLE TALK LIKE THAT ABOUT YOU BEHIND YOUR BACK
The premise was a nice idea and I had high hopes for it. Unfortunatley, she didn't see it thru. Shallow, empty nonsense. She didn't approach what could have been a thoughtful interesting exploration on beauty and culture with any intelligence or depth. Big surprise. Is the dumb blonde routine for real or does she fake it for the cameras? If she's a smart girl pretending to be a ditz for the ratings, that's pretty sick.
It's too bad the ratings or the show didn't work out. It's a good idea, but it seems that the "price of beauty" was more a cruel mocking expose of other cultures idea of what defines beauty rather than a reality show or better yet, a learning experience. Perhaps if Jessica took her role as host more seriously, the ratings would have done better. Not bashing her or the show, but there is/was definitely room for improvement and the least she could have done was put her own standards of beauty aside for the sake of her presentation.
Jessica is a fat ugly tranny.
She's a complete and utter mess!
Karma yo. You wouldn't put out for your Husband and then you get divorced and can't keep your legs closed. Karma baby... She's a typical loser
I watched her show and was very disappointed to see that Jessica still does that ignorant dumb blonde routine. I thought the show was a good idea, but Jessica just can't pull it off. Just the fact that this dumb girl can't remove her high heels for a hike just goes to show you that she is still too immature for a hosting job. Cmon! who does that! If I want to learn about other cultures, I will watch Learning, Discovery, and History channels. If I want to watch a bimbo show cleavage and jump up and down, I'll watch Jessica Simpson.
Sick of Haters at 11:03am. You are a sick an derranged person. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. People dislike Jessica for a reason. She is a fake phoney liar who has no talent. Just because people didn't liker her show doesn't mean you have to behave like a common piece of trash. You are the one who needs to shut up, get some manners. You are obviously the fat ugly one. No one wants to read your disgusting and dispicable language. Grow up already. But then what can I expect from a Jessica Simpson fan.
Ok, I saw the show last night on a run-run, thought I'd give it a looksie. What a stupid lame show. I don't hate/dislike her, I will not be tuning into this garabge. I like Ken Paves and all, but dam...this show is lame
March 17, 2010 - 8:06pm Tina Says: HA! Noone wants to watch an old fat tranny act stupid, noone. ---------- WOULD YOU SHUT THE F UCK UP WITH THE TRANNY COMMENTS ALREADY? SHE IS NOT FAT OR UGLY..... YOU ARE AN UGLY F UCKING, JEALOUS B1TCH. NO ONE WANTS TO READ YOUR REPETITIVE STUPID RIDICULOUS COMMENTS ON HERE....... GO THE F UCK AWAY ALREADY. YOU'RE THE WH0RE AND PROBABLY HAVE CHEEZE OOZING OUT OF YOUR CROTCH YOU FAT SMELLY B1TCH. WE HATE YOU!!!!!!!!!!! NOW SHUT YOUR FAT F UCKING MOUTH CUZ WE'RE SICK OF HEARING THE CRAP COME OUT OF IT. GO PISS OFF ANOTHER SET OF FANS B1TCH
I for one, enjoyed the show. I thought it was real and it was interesting. Jess has a heart for people in pain and I appreciate the fact that she is willing to try new things. Yea, did they over-react to the bug, maybe a little, but would you eat one? No, I doubt it. As for her laughing in front of the monk, she explained, she didn't think it would be that long as she is apparently still not comfortable in her own skin due to all the BS going on and being said about her. I don't think she is or ever was fat in anyway. You can see her shoulder bones, she has nice legs, a flat stomach........ so what if she has big boobs? I have big boobs and that makes me look a little heavy too. She doesn't need makeup, she is beautiful. I will definitely watch the show again. I love the fact that she is not afraid to be a normal everyday girl. As for you disgusting people that keep bringing up her dad, GOD, get over yourselves already. You are gross and cruel. It's no wonder she has insecurity issues. Jess is here to stay so you haters may as well go post on another site and let us real fans enjoy her.
This show looked interesting but when I watched it, I found it to be nothing but a garb at attention for Jessica. She looked STUPID walking around in her high heels and laughing in the Monestery! I gave it a chnace but she will get no more of my time. Again, it's a shame since the concept seemed good. They just need someone else to host it!
The only thing that Jessica is good at is self promotion. She does not act like an intelligent businesswoman. She obviously has handlers who take care of her business since it is blatantly clear that she is not to bright. It appears that the posters who think otherwise are obviously family or friends of hers.
I liked it....informational yet entertaining.
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The people who hated it won't watch it again. The raings will be even worse next week.
While I agree that Jessica is naturally beautiful, I also don't think she really has anything to offer entertainment-wise. She is not a talented singer or actress and she is really only famous now for the men she dates and her body. I hope for her sake she can find her niche but it's not going to be in Hollywood anymore because she has worn out her welcome.
I happened to just come across the show, and I actually really liked it. It's really refreshing to see a show that is not dedicated to drama of some sort. I think it does genuinely show different views around the world of what different cultures consider beautiful. It brings a new perspective to be able to see it, rather than just read about it. And so far, Jessica acts a lot differently than her "bimbo" stereotype in Newlyweds. People give the girl a hard time. My boyfriend and I were actually seated next to her and Tony Romo at a Janesville, WI Olive Garden when he was there for a golf tournament, and she was nothing but sweet to all of the people that kept coming up between our tables..
I thought the show was VERY interesting. Most of you prob didn't like it since the "F" word was not used and no was was drunk or high. Pick on Kendra.....leave Jessica alone haters!