'Bromance' in Air for 'Hills' Star Jenner

By KIMBERLY NORDYKE, Reuters

Posted: 2008-06-10 15:09:32

LOS ANGELES (June 9) - "The Hills" co-star Brody Jenner is getting his own MTV series.

The network has committed to six episodes of "Bromance," which has been the subject of recent online attention. The show, from Ryan Seacrest's production company, will feature a group of "regular guys" who come to Hollywood and compete in a series of challenges, from skydiving to dealing with the paparazzi -- in hopes of being chosen by Jenner to become part of his entourage.

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Brody Jenner and Guest at The Target and Converse launch of Converse One Star at The MTV Movie Awards After Party held at The Lot on June 1, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA..Target and Converse Movie Awards After Party.The Lot.West Hollywood, CA United States.June 1, 2008.Photo by Alexandra Wyman/WireImage.com..To license this image (15835876), contact WireImage.com

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TV Personality Brody Jenner arrives to the 2008 MTV Movie Awards on June 1, 2008 at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California..2008 MTV Movie Awards - Arrivals.Gibson Amphitheatre.Universal City, CA United States.June 1, 2008.Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage.com..To license this image (55042030), contact WireImage.com

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Brody Jenner arrives to the 2008 MTV Movie Awards on June 1, 2008 at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California..2008 MTV Movie Awards - Red Carpet.Gibson Amphitheatre.Universal City, CA United States.June 1, 2008.Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com..To license this image (15834365), contact WireImage.com

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Along the way, contestants will be whittled down via "Hot Tub Elimination Ceremonies" after which rejected "bros" will be asked to leave the bachelor pad dripping wet in a swimsuit, luggage in hand. Bringing to mind various dating reality shows, contestants also will have shots at a "group date" and "alone time" with Jenner in every episode.

"'Bromance' takes a successful TV format and turns it on its head," MTV senior vp series development Liz Gateley said. "Brody is the perfect fit for this concept; he is the type of guy everyone wants to hang out with."

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