Dream of begging Candy Spelling for cash? Ryan Seacrest can make it happen

Do you really want to see these rejections? Ryan Seacrest is giving ordinary people an opportunity to beg C-list celebrities for money via a new E! reality show.

Seacrest's Ryan Seacrest Productions is producing "Bank of Hollywood," a series in which Candy Spelling, poker player Vanessa Rousso, Wilhelmina Models president Sean Patterson and Pussycat Dolls singer Melody Thornton will take pitches from everyday folks in need of cash for a variety of reasons, ranging from fund-raising to funds for an engagement ring.

"The idea's simple," the "American Idol" host told THR. "We are giving away tons of money to everyday people to alleviate the stress of today's climate and have fun."

The series premieres Dec. 14. Seacrest, whose alleged stalker just pleaded not guilty to a stalking charge, also produces "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" and "Denise Richards: It's Complicated" for E!

-- Denise Martin

Photo: Ryan Seacrest. Credit: Associated Press

Comments

[Terry]

Can't wait for this show! This is much better than watching boring Dense (not a typo) Richards get a bikini wax! Woo Hoo Candy Spelling is hilarious. Good one Mr. Sea. Finally something worth watching.

[Scott Neuman]

Should be a great show. Got a chance to pitch my idea in NY in the casting calls. Brought poker ideas to the table. Nice to see they used one of them. Good luck Vanessa.