'The Hills': Did Lauren Conrad hook up with Justin Bobby?

The time, the tabloids really did spoil tonight's otherwise juicy storyline on "The Hills." (Not to mention the big news of a certain surprise wedding.)

In early October, most loyal viewers of "The Hills" read that Audrina and Lauren were at odds because Audrina suspected Lauren and Justin Bobby had hooked up behind her back.

I conducted my own investigation, in which I talked to Audrina, Spencer and Heidi. (I reached out to Lauren and Justin Bobby too, but no dice). And, well, I still don't know what to believe. Though it is difficult to imagine a situation involving Lauren, Justin Bobby and any kind of romance, E! Online reported that sparks did indeed fly between the two at a Fourth of July party last summer.

What suspense there would have been watching detective Audrina confront her best friend and her boyfriend over the alleged cheating. Watching Lauren flip out over the accusations, watching Justin Bobby walk about on them, it would have made for such good reality TV. 

If only the drama had not already played in the media almost a month ago. Once again, we know how this story's going to end. (Warning: The following is a spoiler for next week's episode if you don't read regularly about "The Hills." Audrina told Ryan Seacrest during his morning radio show on Oct. 21 that she was over the gossip after having talked to Lauren and Justin Bobby. "I don't believe it at this point," she said. Click here and then scroll down to listen to her entire interview.)

Whew! Friendship intact. But maybe my investigation raised a bigger question: Do you still watch "The Hills"? Do you feel it's necessary when you can read about Lauren and the gang on the blogs or in the tabloids -- in real time? Vote now:

Also, what do you believe? Did Lauren and Justin Bobby hook up? Is Audrina being naive? Or has Lauren just been stabbed in the back one too many times?

-- Denise Martin

Photo: Lauren Conrad. Credit: MTV

Comments

[Brenda Asberry]

I think that lauren did not hook up with justin Bobby.He not even her type and she would never do that to a friend.And from watching the show Justin told audrina no they did not hook up and Lauren also said that to.So why make it worse and keep going on about it.I thnik Lauren needs to find out who are true friends are and not backstab u and who going to be a true friend.She been nothing but a good friend to audrina and been there for her.

[Jo]

I can't believe how stupid Audrina's been acting this season. I could make a "list" of her stupidity but let's concentrate on the present one. Either she's totally insecure or a brainless ninny. I say this as nicely as I can because if she were a smart person she would have got this Dino character together with Lauren and Justin-Bobby and see if he is really telling the truth or not. And FFS! Why in the hell would she not trust her BFF or her b/f?...Well I can see why she wouldn't trust J/B but Lauren??? OMFG! Audrina is very lucky to have jobs other than the TV show. I wouldn't pay her half of what she's getting right now just because she's slower than, well, Heidi and her feelings for that loser Spencer.
Love to All!

[Jo]

I can't believe how stupid Audrina's been acting this season. I could make a "list" of her stupidity but let's concentrate on the present one. Either she's totally insecure or a brainless ninny. I say this as nicely as I can because if she were a smart person she would have got this Dino character together with Lauren and Justin-Bobby and see if he is really telling the truth or not. And FFS! Why in the hell would she not trust her BFF or her b/f?...Well I can see why she wouldn't trust J/B but Lauren??? OMFG! Audrina is very lucky to have jobs other than the TV show. I wouldn't pay her half of what she's getting right now just because she's slower than, well, Heidi and her feelings for that loser Spencer.
Love to All!

[cherry]

It's obvious Lauren did not hook up with Justin Bobby. Lauren's reaction and the fact that Audrina apologizes for the accusation next week is evidence enough.

Ms. Martin you need to do a better job fact-checking on your articles. In your "Hills have eyes" article you claimed that Lauren posted on her myspace before Audrina when that was blatantly false. Both girls blogs are still available for viewing. Audrina posted about the hookup rumor on her website blog at 11:am and Lauren posted in response on her Myspace to defend herself at 4pm later that same day. This is something that could be easily verified and should be verified if you are a credible journalist. Also, using Perez Hilton as a viable source is very suspect. I'm certain you quoted him because, like you, he has a very blatant bias against Lauren Conrad. I thought the LA times was a respected magazine. Since when does fact-checking go out the window and gossip bloggers become credible sources for "facts" in an article?

[Adrienne]

Good point Cherry. Audrina did post about the hookup rumor (which its obvious she made up and spread just to get attention) first. Lauren only did afterwards to defend herself. Unfortunately Ms. Martin seems to have issues with Lauren Conrad, so she is not able to write an unbiased article on The Hills. Her hatred for Lauren Conrad is so obvious. It's really pathetic. The LA Times needs to look into hiring a more credible journalist.

[Valerie Burns]

Lauren Conrad is the most hipicriticle liar ive ever seen on TV or in my life shes such a bitch,
First she falls out with Heidi over her BF even though she dated Jason for 2 years when Heidi hated his guts
Second she blames the rumour that her ex Brody Jenner spread on Heidi and Spencer even though it had absulutely nothing to do with them
Third she maked Audrina, Whitney and LO fall out with Heidi all because she dosent like her and made the public think that Heidis just some huge bitch when shes clearly not
Forth when Audrina reconsiled with Heidi she told Audrina she was totaly unsuportive even though Heidi and Audrina where friends before Lauren and her were
Fifth she ailienated Audrina and blew her off alot for LO and almost tried to make Lo and Audrina enemys
Sixth she made Stephanie feel bad because she went on one date with Doug even though she dumped him-COME ON!
Seventh shes just really anoying
And of cource the newest one, what she did to Audrina.
Plus when she pretended that her and Steven dated before him and Kristin did and made it seem that she stole him from her when non of it was true and she just had a sad little crush on him back in Laguna.
I love The Hills soooooooo much its amazing but the only thing bad about the show is the main charictar.

[Mary Michelle]

Lauren is not a shady person. I believe she is mature and a good friend. Noway did she hook up with JB. Audrina is delusional if she believes any of that gossip. How can she accuse Lauren of flirting with her boyfriend? Audrina comes off as having low self-esteem and trust issues. If Lauren is trying to accept her friends relationships and attempting to include JB, why would Audrina suspect Lauren to be up to no good? Audrina knows how Lauren feels about JB and the way he treats Audrina. However, Lauren has been a good friend and allowed JB to hang out although she doen't approve of how he treats Audrina. Heidi was not a good friend to Lauren. Heidi practically set the night for Jen Bunny to hook up with Brody even though she knew how Lauren felt about him. Heidi got so wrapped up in her own relationship with Spencer and started alienating herself from her friends. Heidi now regrets losing such a good friend. She admits that over and over again. Stephanie should have known not to hook up wih a friends ex-boyfriend. It is the unspoken rule of any friendship.

[Rik]

I can't for the life of me understand why everyones hates lauren so much. I think she is great. They are trying to get some start power out of Audrina and there is none. The same way that I really don't think Whitney can sustain a show but we will see. I mean i like Whitney but she is no Lauren.

I think the reason why the hills are wack this year is the fact that we are not seeing enough lauren and too much of audrina although i gotta say justin bobby is flyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. and the pratts and all their dumb issues. People really don't care. Next week Grandma Pratt? Are they nuts??????

Lauren's fam sure but the pratts. Will E just give them a show so we can get rid of them please.