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Thursday October 25, 2007 12:05 pm

Modeling Competition for Ages 35+




Posted by Wendy Michaels Categories: Prime Time, Reality, Cable,

TV Land logoNow here’s a reality competition I can appreciate. You see, I’m a 30-something and… well, I feel old. It doesn’t help to see all of these young whippersnappers on television either. For example, I feel completely disconnected from the issues that plague the recent housemates on —I’m just not tuned in to what they’re going through. In fact, I’m on a different frequency altogether. So, is tapping into a new reality niche with their reality series, . Twenty female contestants over 35 years old will compete for a modeling contract with Wilhelmina Models. Plus they’ll land a photo spread in Self magazine, which is one of those “real” women kind of mags (OK, I’m a subscriber, I admit it). Supermodel Kim Alexis, who is in her 40s, hosts the series, with judging duties upheld by supermodel Beverly Johnson, Wilhelmina president Sean Patterson and Robert Verdi, celebrity stylist. TV Land president Larry Jones said of the series, “Real women in their 40s and 50s are too often overlooked in the scope of the TV landscape. TV Land’s goal is to tell the rich stories of these striking women in a fun and entertaining way.” The show is expected to air on TV Land in summer 2008.

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The Hollywood Reporter

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