NBC celebrity reality show to be filmed at . . . Selva Verde?
May 12th, 2009, 09:12 PM
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NBC celebrity reality show to be filmed at . . . Selva Verde?
Contestants include American Idol contestant Sanjaya and Speidi.
http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/20...he_Speidi_Moon
"The temporary home appears to be set on location in the Sarapiquí region and potentially at Selva Verde Rainforest Lodge. NBC is in negotiations with the hotel to house most of the cast and crew while the nearby Hotel Sueño Azul Resort may serve as the headquarters for production.
While the judge on Blagojevich's case overpowered the good/bad television gods by nixing any travel abroad, it is rumored that Mrs. Blagojevich may take to the jungle if she can stomach eating bugs and other unsavory challenges.
If she goes for the unsophisticated but legit dough, she'll be battling it out with contestants besides Speidi that might include: talk show host Geraldo Rivera, former supermodel Janice Dickinson, former “American Idol” contestant Sanjaya Malakar and Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman for the title of "King of Queen of the Jungle." How kind of NBC to give these people a chance at being a winner.
Personally, we'd much rather watch the howler and spider monkeys swing from the canopies. Hopefully the toxic cast doesn't destroy the eco system."
http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/20...he_Speidi_Moon
"The temporary home appears to be set on location in the Sarapiquí region and potentially at Selva Verde Rainforest Lodge. NBC is in negotiations with the hotel to house most of the cast and crew while the nearby Hotel Sueño Azul Resort may serve as the headquarters for production.
While the judge on Blagojevich's case overpowered the good/bad television gods by nixing any travel abroad, it is rumored that Mrs. Blagojevich may take to the jungle if she can stomach eating bugs and other unsavory challenges.
If she goes for the unsophisticated but legit dough, she'll be battling it out with contestants besides Speidi that might include: talk show host Geraldo Rivera, former supermodel Janice Dickinson, former “American Idol” contestant Sanjaya Malakar and Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman for the title of "King of Queen of the Jungle." How kind of NBC to give these people a chance at being a winner.
Personally, we'd much rather watch the howler and spider monkeys swing from the canopies. Hopefully the toxic cast doesn't destroy the eco system."
May 13th, 2009, 12:26 PM
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It should be called, "I'm desperate for media attention (get me out of here before I ruin Costa Rica)".
http://www.nbc.com/im-a-celebrity/
But, I might watch it in order to get a little 'hit' of Costa Rica this summer!
http://www.nbc.com/im-a-celebrity/
But, I might watch it in order to get a little 'hit' of Costa Rica this summer!
May 14th, 2009, 03:41 AM
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I'd normally not watch it, but the location will sway me more than the inanity of the show. I hope they get their details a little better sorted....I saw an ad a couple weeks ago showing misty mountains and what looked like a marmoset, which is not native to CR.
lol @ colibri, true true!!
lol @ colibri, true true!!
Jun 1st, 2009, 04:57 PM
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OMG -- these people are AWFUL! Costa Rica is totally wasted on them -- it's sad. They should've taken a few lucky Fodorites instead. How can they be complaining?! It's so beautiful.
The shot of that runway looked like it was beside the beach, right? Could it be Tortuguero?
The shot of that runway looked like it was beside the beach, right? Could it be Tortuguero?
Jun 1st, 2009, 06:14 PM
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That's what we decided--the Tortuguero airstrip. I haven't seen it, but I knew it wasn't Drake Bay, which was the only other alternative that I could think of. Too bad it isn't more about Costa Rica and less about the nuts involved. I do like LD Phillips, though. . . .good bod after all these years. Oooh. . .could YOU eat a tarantula? I don't think I could, honestly.
Jun 1st, 2009, 06:35 PM
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The one guy who kept saying he was so famous and I don't even know who he is. Guess I'm out of that loop, and glad.
Yeah, I think LD Phillips & John Sally (?) have come across the most decent.
Did you notice several times it appeared to be pouring and yet there was no rain? Must be a tarp over them. Wish they'd show more of the area and less of the drama.
Was I the only one that considered the 2nd place prize of gallo pinto maybe a better prize?
Yeah, I think LD Phillips & John Sally (?) have come across the most decent.
Did you notice several times it appeared to be pouring and yet there was no rain? Must be a tarp over them. Wish they'd show more of the area and less of the drama.
Was I the only one that considered the 2nd place prize of gallo pinto maybe a better prize?
Jun 1st, 2009, 06:47 PM
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I couldn't finish it either, petite. Who are some of those people? LD Phillips seems very level headed along with J. Sally, the rest are something else.
I watched it to see Costa Rica, but don't think I can turn it back on...
I watched it to see Costa Rica, but don't think I can turn it back on...
Jun 1st, 2009, 09:16 PM
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Do you think this show will be good for Costa Rican tourism? Do you think someone who has never been to Costa Rica will see it and say, "That looks like a beautiful country. I want to go"? Or do you think shows like this create the impression that, eeeeeewwwwwww, you have to eat insects if you travel to Costa Rica?
