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Paris Hilton's new show is a ratings bomb

By Tim Kenneally
TheWrap

For Paris Hilton, turns out it really is a small "World" after all.

The celebutante's new reality series, "The World According to Paris," debuted on Oxygen on Wednesday, and Us Magazine reports that a mere 409,000 viewers tuned in for its inaugural episode. That's a lukewarm reception at best, going by Oxygen standards -- Oxygen's premiere of "The Bad Girls Club Miami" last August, by contrast, drew 1.3 million total viewers.

Also on TheWrap: Paris Hilton: 'I'm just ready to show myself'

The series, which focuses on Hilton's various business ventures, promises a warts-and-all look at the hotel heiress' life, chronicling Hilton's interactions with her mother Kathy Hilton and Charlie Sheen's ex Brooke Mueller, along with other associates.

At the NBC Universal Summer Press Day 2011 in April, Hilton sought to distinguish her latest venture into reality TV -- following such offerings as "The Simple Life" and "Paris Hilton's My New BFF" -- claiming, "This show like nothing I've ever done. On 'The Simple Life' I was playing a character...[now] I'm just ready to show myself."

Pity for her that precious few people are willing to watch her show herself.

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39Comments
Jun 5, 2011 1:49PM
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She is right up there with Octomom! Both are slimy and disgusting. Just out to get more attention and money for themselves!
Jun 4, 2011 11:39AM
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 The bottom line is and always will be money and power. Looks are important too but less

so especially if you are male. Weight is also a big deal...Women are judged and "graded" by

their size and are summarily eliminated from certain " circles" if they don't "measure up".

Men want "arm candy". I once had a man say to me when I was overweight and I quote

"Why would I want you when I can get a thin one"? I was floored. If someone said that to me today, I would thank then for showing me their ignorance in advance. Paris is rich, blond, big busted and thin. I don't think she "deserves" more than anyone else but apparently enough people do. It makes me wonder why Kim Kardashian is "worth" a

25ct pink diamond engagement ring ( or whatever huge ring she got) ??...At least I know that my husband loves me and won't cheat because HE knows the TRUE worth of a REAL

woman. You know, the kind ones who can do it all with genuine love...Yes, we are pearls of great price. More than diamonds and gold...At least thats what it says in the BIBLE...

Jun 4, 2011 8:38AM
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As far as low viewership for the new Paris Show, I blame the advertisement managers for that.  I for one didn't even know it had aired.  I don't watch The View and never saw an ad for the new show's air date.  Don't blame Paris for low numbers.  Some of us out here would like to have at least seen the premier and judged for ourselves but were unaware that it had even been on.  At least Paris is out and about and not just marrying and having babies.  She hasn't met the right guy and maybe she doesn't want to have children.  Not everybody has to procreate.  30 is still young and maybe she just hasn't grown up yet and found her niche.  Give her a chance folks!  Let the show run for awhile and tell us when it's going to be on so we can see it and make our own assessment.  I think she's kinda cute and I enjoy seeing how the rich live and spend their money.  Wish I could have that kind of money.  I would spend it differently but so would all of us.  She is at least a rich girl willing to let us inside her private life to see how she lives.  That's entertaining enough for me.  It sure beats all of these ridiculous game shows, unfunny comedy shows and vulgar shows.  Paris is ok in my book and I'd like to see her show. 
Jun 4, 2011 8:23AM
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This is a far shot, but I see her most successful, in the spotlight by gearing up to organize a non-profit charity.  Oh like refrigeration of fruits and vegetables in the Deep South, or finding ways to change the dangerous lives of Thialand youth.  I don't know if I'm trying to be funny or semi serious..
Jun 3, 2011 11:56PM
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don't even get me started on the Kardashians.... Kim makes 10 grand if she post a ad for some diet company. And just like Paris.. She doesn't have to do a damn thing...  These shows are edited for entertainment. It's not real life or i would think the camera would shake running from room to room. They say reality. But it's not. It's only to draw people in to watch this show. And they make money. For what?  Getting a pent house in New York. Or high rise in Miami or where ever they are at.  That's where the Kardashians stay. Only the best for them i suppose. As long as this show is on TV.. The will get Celeb treatment everywhere...
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