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''I Love Money 4'' had been taped and would have been the follow up to ''I Love Money 3''. In April 2010, it was confirmed by VH1 executive vice president Jeff Olde that both seasons will not air.<ref name="Olde">{{cite web|url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/06/vh1s-new-black-image-trad_n_526941.html | publisher = Huffington Post|date = April 6, 2010|title = VH1's New Black Image: 'Trading Trampiness For Fabulousness'|first = Derrik J.|last = Lang|quote = Olde confirms that 'I Love Money 3,' featuring murder suspect and suicide victim Ryan Jenkins, as well as the Jenkins-free 'I Love Money 4' won't air.}}</ref> Although it will not air in the United States, Endemol are distributing the season internationally.<ref name="s4">{{cite web |title = Reality (Catalogue)|publisher = [[Endemol Worldwide Distribution]] |date = April 2010 |page = 13 |accessdate = 9 August 2010 |url = http://www.endemolworldwidedistribution.com/uploads/documents/Endemol_reality.pdf}}</ref> |
''I Love Money 4'' had been taped and would have been the follow up to ''I Love Money 3''. In April 2010, it was confirmed by VH1 executive vice president Jeff Olde that both seasons will not air.<ref name="Olde">{{cite web|url = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/06/vh1s-new-black-image-trad_n_526941.html | publisher = Huffington Post|date = April 6, 2010|title = VH1's New Black Image: 'Trading Trampiness For Fabulousness'|first = Derrik J.|last = Lang|quote = Olde confirms that 'I Love Money 3,' featuring murder suspect and suicide victim Ryan Jenkins, as well as the Jenkins-free 'I Love Money 4' won't air.}}</ref> Although it will not air in the United States, Endemol are distributing the season internationally.<ref name="s4">{{cite web |title = Reality (Catalogue)|publisher = [[Endemol Worldwide Distribution]] |date = April 2010 |page = 13 |accessdate = 9 August 2010 |url = http://www.endemolworldwidedistribution.com/uploads/documents/Endemol_reality.pdf}}</ref> |
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| I Love Money | |
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| Created by | Cris Abrego Mark Cronin |
| Presented by | Craig "C.J." Jackson |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 4 (Season 3 not aired) |
| No. of episodes | 29 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Mark Cronin Cris Abrego Ben Samek |
| Production locations | Huatulco, Mexico (Season 1 and 2) Manzanillo, Mexico (Season 3 and 4) |
| Running time | 60 minutes (including commercials) |
| Production companies | Endemol (51 Minds Entertainment) |
| Original release | |
| Network | VH1 (2008-2009) Internationally (2010-Present) |
| Release | July 6, 2008 – Present |
I Love Money is an American reality television series airing on VH1, and is a spin-off of Flavor of Love, Charm School, I Love New York, Rock of Love, Real Chance of Love, For the Love of Ray J, Daisy of Love and Megan Wants a Millionaire. Former contestants on these shows compete in physical and mental challenges, aiming for a $250,000 grand prize. Created by executive producers Cris Abrego and Mark Cronin.[1] The contestants of the first two seasons were located in Huatulco, Mexico for the duration of their time on the show, while the third and fourth season contestants were located in Manzanillo, Mexico.
Airing of the show
| Season | Premiere | Finale | Reunion show | Winner | Runner Up | Number of contestants | Number of episodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season One | Jul. 6, 2008 (2.2M viewers)[2] | Oct. 5, 2008 (2.93M viewers)[3] | Oct. 12, 2008 | Nicole Alexander "Hoopz" |
Joshua Gallander "Whiteboy" |
17 | 14 |
| Season Two | Feb. 2, 2009 | May 4, 2009 (2.591M viewers)[4] | May 10, 2009 | Angela Pitts "Myammee" |
George Weisgerber "Tailor Made" |
19 | 15 |
| Season Three | Cancelled | ||||||
| Season Four[a] | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | 18 | 12[5] |
Season One
In the first season, the contestants were selected from the first two seasons of Flavor of Love, I Love New York and Rock of Love, and competed in physical and mental challenges in an attempt to win $250,000.[1] Production started in early February 2008, and concluded in March 2008. The show premiered on July 6, 2008 and the casting special aired on July 1.[1] The show is hosted by Craig J. Jackson. The winner was Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander.
Season Two
In the second season, the contestants were selected from the shows I Love New York, Flavor of Love, Rock of Love, and Real Chance of Love and are competing in physical and mental challenges in an attempt to win $250,000.[7] Production started in late October 2008, and concluded in November 2008. The show premiered on February 2, 2009,[8] with Craig J. Jackson returning as host.[7] The winner was Angela "Myammee" Pitts.
Season Three / Controversy of Ryan Jenkins
I Love Money 3 would have been a follow up to the previous seasons of the show. The contestants were to be selected from other VH1 reality shows such as Flavor of Love, Rock of Love, I Love New York, Real Chance of Love, Daisy of Love, For the Love of Ray J, as well as Megan Wants a Millionaire. Production began in late June 2009 and wrapped early August 2009, with Craig J. Jackson returning to host. Reportedly, I Love Money 3 was set to air in January 2010.[9] In August 2009, VH1 canceled any showings of season three due to castmember Ryan Jenkins' involvement in the murder of Jasmine Fiore, as well as Jenkins' suicide.
Season Four
I Love Money 4 had been taped and would have been the follow up to I Love Money 3. In April 2010, it was confirmed by VH1 executive vice president Jeff Olde that both seasons will not air.[6] Although it will not air in the United States, Endemol are distributing the season internationally.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "Breaking News - Contestants From 'Rock of Love,' 'I Love New York' and 'Flavor Of Love' are Back to Compete for Cold Hard Cash During VH1's Newest 'Celebreality' Series 'I Love Money'". The Futon Critic. May 5, 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-07.
- ^ Levin, Gary (9 July 2008). "'Wipeout' is still on its feet". USA Today. p. D.3. Retrieved 11 July 2010.
{{cite news}}:|section=ignored (help) - ^ Kissell, Rick (7 October 2008). "CBS stays hot on Monday; NBC's 'Chuck,' 'Heroes' tumble". Daily Variety. Retrieved 11 July 2010.
{{cite news}}:|section=ignored (help) - ^ Seidman, Robert (6 May 2009). "Bridget's Sexiest Beaches hardly watched, still beloved". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved 21 July 2010.
- ^ a b "Reality (Catalogue)" (PDF). Endemol Worldwide Distribution. April 2010. p. 13. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
- ^ a b Lang, Derrik J. (April 6, 2010). "VH1's New Black Image: 'Trading Trampiness For Fabulousness'". Huffington Post.
Olde confirms that 'I Love Money 3,' featuring murder suspect and suicide victim Ryan Jenkins, as well as the Jenkins-free 'I Love Money 4' won't air.
- ^ a b "I Love Money 2: About The Series".
- ^ "I Love Money 2: Premiere Update".
- ^ "Arrest warrant issued for reality show contestant wanted in model murder" (blog). LA Times. August 2009.