The Audrina Show
Encyclopedia
Audrina is an American
reality
series. It premiered on VH1
on April 17, 2011, and follows the personal and professional life of Audrina Patridge
, a cast member of the former MTV
reality series The Hills
, and her family.
The series was originally supposed to air on MTV
, though the network later dropped the show. In October 2010, it was picked up by VH1.
the following week for eight episodes. Filming on those episodes had begun in September, but went on hiatus in November, with plan to resume filming in January 2010. However, MTV
offered to order ten additional episodes to the series if she rejoins the cast of The Hills
for the sixth and final season. In March 2010, filming had resumed, though the series had later been dropped by MTV
.
In October 2010, Patridge announced that her then-unnamed reality series was picked up by MTV's sister network, VH1
, with Mark Burnett as a producer. Patridge spoke with Us Magazine about the series: "The show with Mark Burnett got picked up by VH1 so the journey continues! It's a reality show about me and my family. Everything that people have wondered about me, they'll now get to see! And I hope Tony [Dovolani, her Dancing with the Stars partner] will be on it! I'd love to make some trips to NY to see him because we are such good friends now!"
In January 2011, VH1 announced the series name, Audrina. In March 2011, the show's first promo aired, announcing that it will premiere on April 17, 2011 at 9:00 PM.
1 Only members to receive star billing in opening credits.
gave the show two stars and wrote, "Sure, siren Audrina Patridge appealed on The Hills. But she fails to yield much reality-star power in this ho-hum series". Brian Lowry of Variety
was also negative and wrote, "The whole thing plays like a poor woman's version of Keeping Up with the Kardashians
. Audrina poses for a bikini calendar near the outset and discusses moving in with her scamp of a younger brother. 'There's never gonna be a dull moment', she says. Based on the first two episodes, I beg to differ".
said in an interview that she's ready to move on to movies after doing reality television for years. It was officially cancelled on September 2, 2011.
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reality
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
series. It premiered on VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
on April 17, 2011, and follows the personal and professional life of Audrina Patridge
Audrina Patridge
Audrina Cathleen Patridge is an American reality television personality, actress, and model. She is known for being one of the four original primary cast members featured on the MTV reality series The Hills. She has also starred in the films Sorority Row and Into The Blue 2...
, a cast member of the former MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
reality series The Hills
The Hills
The Hills is a reality television series which originally aired on MTV from May 31, 2006 until July 13, 2010. The show uses a reality television format, following the personal lives of several young adults living in Los Angeles, California, but tends towards a narrative format more commonly found...
, and her family.
The series was originally supposed to air on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
, though the network later dropped the show. In October 2010, it was picked up by VH1.
Production
The program's pilot episode was filmed in August 2009, it was picked up by MTVMTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
the following week for eight episodes. Filming on those episodes had begun in September, but went on hiatus in November, with plan to resume filming in January 2010. However, MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
offered to order ten additional episodes to the series if she rejoins the cast of The Hills
The Hills
The Hills is a reality television series which originally aired on MTV from May 31, 2006 until July 13, 2010. The show uses a reality television format, following the personal lives of several young adults living in Los Angeles, California, but tends towards a narrative format more commonly found...
for the sixth and final season. In March 2010, filming had resumed, though the series had later been dropped by MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
.
In October 2010, Patridge announced that her then-unnamed reality series was picked up by MTV's sister network, VH1
VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
, with Mark Burnett as a producer. Patridge spoke with Us Magazine about the series: "The show with Mark Burnett got picked up by VH1 so the journey continues! It's a reality show about me and my family. Everything that people have wondered about me, they'll now get to see! And I hope Tony [Dovolani, her Dancing with the Stars partner] will be on it! I'd love to make some trips to NY to see him because we are such good friends now!"
In January 2011, VH1 announced the series name, Audrina. In March 2011, the show's first promo aired, announcing that it will premiere on April 17, 2011 at 9:00 PM.
Cast
| Cast member | Years credited | Season(s) | Title(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audrina Patridge Audrina Patridge Audrina Cathleen Patridge is an American reality television personality, actress, and model. She is known for being one of the four original primary cast members featured on the MTV reality series The Hills. She has also starred in the films Sorority Row and Into The Blue 2... 1 |
2011 | 1 | Main cast | Television personality, actress, and model. Patridge was one of the four original cast members on the former MTV MTV MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs.... series, The Hills The Hills The Hills is a reality television series which originally aired on MTV from May 31, 2006 until July 13, 2010. The show uses a reality television format, following the personal lives of several young adults living in Los Angeles, California, but tends towards a narrative format more commonly found... , and was also featured on the eleventh season of Dancing with the Stars Dancing with the Stars (U.S. season 11) Dancing with the Stars returned for an 11th season on September 20, 2010. The cast was announced during the August 30 episode of Bachelor Pad during a live press conference that included a Q&A session with host Tom Bergeron and co-host Brooke Burke and the new cast. There are twelve celebrity cast... . |
| Lynne Patridge1 | 2011 | 1 | Main cast | Lynn Patridge is a one of a kind. She is the heart and 'Momma Bear' of the family and is refreshingly unfiltered. She is never afraid or hesitant to speak her mind. She is an old fashioned home-maker and her pride and joy are her children. She gained notoriety in 2010 in a viral video of her venting about Audrina being eliminated from Dancing With The Stars Dancing with the Stars Dancing with the Stars is the name of several international television series based on the format of the British TV series Strictly Come Dancing, which is distributed by BBC Worldwide – the commercial arm of the BBC. Currently the format has been licensed to over 35 countries... . She and her husband, Mark, are high school sweethearts. |
| Mark Patridge1 | 2011 | 1 | Main cast | Mark Patridge is the Patriarchal backbone of the clan. He is always calm, easy with a smile, and always available to his children to whom he is nothing short of a hero. No subject is off limits to him or his children. Having raised three beautiful daughters he is no stranger to running off their ex-boyfriends. He is the CEO of the extremely successful family business, Patridge Motors, which produces engine parts. |
| Casey (Patridge) Loza1 | 2011 | 1 | Main cast | Casey Loza is Audrina's 24 year old younger sister. Growing up Casey and Audrina were the best of friends, but when Audrina left to go to Hollywood, their relationship changed dramatically. Now, married with children, Casey describes herself as the 'black sheep' of the Patridge clan. She is married to Kyle Loza Kyle Loza Kyle Loza is an FMX rider, residing in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. He is the founder and member of the group Riders 4 Christ and is a tattoo artist.... , a professional dirt bike aerialist. They have two children, are both covered in tattoos, and are nearly inseparable. Casey is an entrepreneur with many skills and talents and budding professional endeavors including becoming a pilot and starting a cosmetics line. |
| "Marky" Patridge1 | 2011 | 1 | Main cast | Marky Patridge is Audrina's fun loving 22 year old younger brother. As the only son of Mark and Lynn, Marky has learned to avoid the estrogen driven drama that sometimes occurs in the family. He's passionate about dirt bike riding, chillin on the beach, partying, and babes. Audrina relies on him as her best friend and confidante, which is why she selected him to be her only roommate in her new home. Currently, Marky works for his father in the family business. |
| Samantha Patridge1 | 2011 | 1 | Main cast | Samantha Patridge is the 16 year old baby of the family and the last child to still live at home. She is a soft spoken and considerate young lady and is involved in many extra-curricular activities at her school and is on track to graduate early. |
| Corey Bohan | 2011 | 1 | Supporting cast | Audrina's boyfriend. |
| Kyle Loza Kyle Loza Kyle Loza is an FMX rider, residing in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. He is the founder and member of the group Riders 4 Christ and is a tattoo artist.... |
2011 | 1 | Supporting cast | Casey's husband. |
1 Only members to receive star billing in opening credits.
Seasons
| Season One | |
|---|---|
| Premiere Date Sunday, April 17, 2011 |
According to VH1, the first season of Audrina follows Patridge as she continues her career and manages the pressures of being in the public eye while also spending time with her family. Her relationship with boyfriend Corey Bohan is also to be shown on the series. |
Episodes
| № | # | Title | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
International airings
| Country / Region | Network | Premiere |
|---|---|---|
| MTV MTV MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs.... |
August 21, 2011 | |
| MTV MTV MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs.... |
July 2011 | |
| MTV MTV MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs.... |
July 3, 2011 | |
| MTV Greece MTV Greece MTV Greece is the Greek version of MTV, launched on September 1, 2008.MTV Greece broadcasts mainly English, American and Greek music, MTV's shows like Date My Mom, Made, Nitro Circus, RoomRaiders, America's Most Smartest Model, etc. subtitled in Greek, as well as three Greek shows... |
July 7, 2011 | |
| VH1 Brasil | July 2011 | |
| MTV MTV MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs.... |
April 21, 2011 | |
| MTV Italia | July 2011 | |
| MTV MTV MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs.... |
July 5, 2011 | |
| MTV MTV MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs.... |
July 6, 2011 | |
| MTV Finland MTV Finland MTV Finland is a general entertainment channel broadcasting to the Finnish speaking market. The channel replaced MTV Nordic on September 18, 2005.-History:* MTV Finland launched in September 2005 along with MTV Sweden and MTV Norge... |
August 21, 2011 | |
Critical reception
John Griffiths of Us WeeklyUs Weekly
Us Weekly is a celebrity gossip magazine, founded in 1977 by The New York Times Company, who sold it in 1980. It was acquired by Wenner Media in 1986. The publication covers topics ranging from celebrity relationships to the latest trends in fashion, beauty, and entertainment...
gave the show two stars and wrote, "Sure, siren Audrina Patridge appealed on The Hills. But she fails to yield much reality-star power in this ho-hum series". Brian Lowry of Variety
Variety (magazine)
Variety is an American weekly entertainment-trade magazine founded in New York City, New York, in 1905 by Sime Silverman. With the rise of the importance of the motion-picture industry, Daily Variety, a daily edition based in Los Angeles, California, was founded by Silverman in 1933. In 1998, the...
was also negative and wrote, "The whole thing plays like a poor woman's version of Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Keeping Up with the Kardashians is an American reality television series that airs on E!. The series premiered in October 2007. It focuses on the personal and professional lives of the members of the Kardashian and Jenner family. There will be a 7th Season to premiere in 2012.As of September 2011,...
. Audrina poses for a bikini calendar near the outset and discusses moving in with her scamp of a younger brother. 'There's never gonna be a dull moment', she says. Based on the first two episodes, I beg to differ".
Cancellation
Though not officially cancelled, and in addition to low ratings, Audrina PatridgeAudrina Patridge
Audrina Cathleen Patridge is an American reality television personality, actress, and model. She is known for being one of the four original primary cast members featured on the MTV reality series The Hills. She has also starred in the films Sorority Row and Into The Blue 2...
said in an interview that she's ready to move on to movies after doing reality television for years. It was officially cancelled on September 2, 2011.
External links
- Audrina on VH1VH1VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...