Through the reality series, the cable network helps celebrities identify and solve their relationship issues.
- Nov 10, 2015
AceShowbiz - Eight lovelorn celebrities will gather on E!'s new series titled "Famously Single". The NBCUniversal-owned cable network has picked the project up for series which features, among others, "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" grad Brandi Glanville, "Jersey Shore" star DJ Pauly D and former Danity Kane singer Aubrey O'Day.
Per THR, the unscripted project centers on eight celebrities who move into a loft in downtown Los Angeles together to get to the root of their romantic problems. By revealing the truth behind their public breakups and bad relationships, and with the help of a team of experts, the participants attempt to identify and solve their relationship issues once and for all.
Viewers will be brought into the stars' emotional journey as they challenge each other and learn how to find love. The series includes a series of group exercises, one-on-one sessions and real dates.
Also in the cast are "The Bachelorette" alum Josh Murray, supermodel Jessica White, "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" star Somaya Reece, NFL player Willis McGahee% and British model Calum Best. The coaches are therapist, social worker and relationship guru Dr. Darcy Sterling, relationship coach and author Robert Mack and flirting expert, international dating coach and author Laurel House.
The series will premiere next year for eight one-hour episodes.
E! is also pumping up eight digital originals which will be featured prominently on E! News' YouTube channel to be relaunched in December. The series includes the first scripted comedy titled "Hastaggers", social post-show "The Royal Hangover", comedic look into Hollywood's inner circle "Glam Squad", a coverage of buzz-worthy moments around television's biggest shows titled "TV Scoop", digital couture elite show "Fashion Bloggers", top-10 list countdown "Ranked", fashion show for celebrity's style "Three to Be", and digital anthology series "Random Fandom".
"With this new slate, we are developing and producing more original digital video content than ever before, and it has been exciting to collaborate with the creative community as we bring to life original programming that hits E!'s pop culture sweet spot. By modifying the content to reflect the unique characteristics of each platform, we are delivering these shows directly to viewers through the digital channel they prefer and reinforcing our position as a truly multi-platform brand for our young adult audience," said John Najarian, executive VP and G.M. of E! News and digital.
