Paris Hilton's Dubai BFF explained

Runtime:60 minutes
Starring:Paris Hilton
Opentheme:"My BFF" by Paris Hilton
Country:United States
United Arab Emirates
Network:MTV (International)
Dubai One
Last Aired: (Europe)
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:9 (List of episodes)

Paris Hilton's Dubai BFF is a reality television series focusing on Paris Hilton as she searches for her new best friend in Dubai. It is the second and last spin-off of Paris Hilton's My New BFF (2008–2009). After a number of delays, the series aired on several MTV stations worldwide in 2011.

Series overview

See main article: List of Paris Hilton's Dubai BFF episodes. Paris Hilton's Dubai BFF, filmed in the United Arab Emirates, follows Hilton as she puts a group of twenty-three young women from all throughout the world, but currently living in Dubai, through a series of tests to see who would best complement her lifestyle. Hilton had also never been to Dubai before, so part of the show includes her initial reactions to her first trip to the United Arab Emirates. This is the first format of the series not to include any male contestants.[1] [2]

In a fashion similar to Onch during the American version's second season, the show features a co-host. Nayla Al Khaja, a Dubai filmmaker and friend of Hilton's, filled this role. While being an integral part of the show, including during eliminations and providing updates to the contestants, Al Khaja also assisted Hilton as a guide while in the Middle East. The series is reported to feature a social event in The BED Lounge, a club in Dubai. Tickets to attend the event were sold freely.[3] On June 12, 2011, it was revealed in the finale that Reem Al Alnezi became Paris Hilton's Dubai BFF.

Contestants

RankCountryNameEpisode eliminated
1Reem Al AlneziWinner
2–3Dana ElemaraEpisode 8
Dina Altaji
4Amy Marie ParkerEpisode 8
5Mandy DabiriEpisode 7
6Galareh MonajemiEpisode 7
7Branka CondaEpisode 6
8Farhana BodiEpisode 5
9Christiane "Christy" ZeitounyEpisode 4
10Marta Vezzaro
11Bassant ShamsEpisode 3
12Dalila LaaribiEpisode 2
13–24Alaa "Ally" AlkhalilEpisode 1
Angel Arbid
Nagris Khamraeva
Katra Abdinur
Monica
Megan Brooks
Natalia Kapchuk
Liliya Afridi
Celina Batista
Tarin Savage
Kelly Haechler
Yasmin Haring
  1. They were eliminated outside of panel.

Elimination progress

Table will be filled in as the season progresses and the announced contestants are eliminated.

CountryContestantsRankEpisodes
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Reem Al Alnezi1stSAFESAFESAFELOWSAFESAFEWINBFF
Dana Elemara 2ndSAFESAFESTARWINWINSAFESAFETTYS
Dina Altaji 2ndSAFELOWWINSTARWINSAFEWINTTYS
Amy Marie Parker4thSAFESAFESAFESAFELOWLOWLOWTTYS
Mandy Dabiri 5thSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFETTYS
Gelareh Monajemi 6thSAFESAFESAFESAFESTARLOWTTYS
Branka Conda 7thSAFEWINLOWWINSAFETTYN
Farhana Bodi 8thSAFESAFESAFELOWTTYS
Christiane Zeitouny 9thSAFEWINSAFETTYS
Marta Vezzaro 10thSAFEWINSAFETTYS
Bassant Shams 11thSAFESTARTTYN
Dalila Laaribi 12thSAFETTYN
Alaa Alkhalil 13thTTYN
Angel Arbid13thTTYN
Nagris Khamraeva 13thTTYN
Katra Abdinur 13thTTYN
Monica 13thTTYN
Megan Brooks18th TTYN
Natalia Kapchuk19thTTYNBACK
Liliya Afridi19thTTYN
Celina Batista19thTTYN
Tarin Savage19thTTYN
Kelly Haechler19thTTYN
Yasmin Haring24thTTYN
Key
  • The contestant are the Little Star and won the challenge.
  • The contestant was originally put up for discussion, but the decision was reversed, because won the challenge.
  • The contestant was up for discussion, but was safe.
  • The contestant is a female and not an Arabic citizen but currently living in Dubai.
  • The contestant was eliminated.
  • The contestant was eliminated by Nayla.
  • The contestant was eliminated outside of panel.
  • The contestant won the episode's challenge and was safe from elimination.
  • The contestant was named Paris Hilton's Little Star.
  • The contestant is guest.
  • The contestant became Paris' new BFF.
  • The contestant won the challenge but was put up for discussion
  • The contestant was the Little Star and was eliminated.
  • TTYN – Talk To You Never, the goodbye message for eliminated contestants.
  • TTYS – Talk To You Soon, the goodbye message for eliminated contestants that Paris wants to keep in touch but not be best friends, Just Friends.
    Note:

    Production

    Filming

    Production lasted for seventeen days, beginning in June 2009, and the finale then concluded with a final shoot in Los Angeles.[4] In December 2009, Hilton updated her Twitter saying that she was recording voice-over and interview scenes for the series,[5] and in April 2010, it was reported that she had just her finished work on the series.[6]

    Cultural difficulties

    Ziad Batal, Dubai One executive, explained that this version "would have to be compatible with cultural sensitivities as Hilton is known for her wild partying."[7] Ish Entertainment co-founder Michael Hirschhorn expanded on this, explaining that the Dubai production would not be as racy as the American or English editions. Alcohol, normally a reality television staple, did not play a role on this version. Swearing, sexually explicit conversation or risqué clothing were kept to a minimum. The production had to receive several layers of approval before moving forward, and even Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, had to give his blessing.

    Delays

    Legal issues delayed the airing of this version for over a year. While it was originally expected to air in 2010,[8] Lionsgate Television executives claim producers at Uniqon Emirates, LLC signed a written agreement, worth US$8 million, to co-produce and distribute Paris Hilton's Dubai BFF in the Middle East. Uniqon Emirates failed to pay more than US$4.7 million to cover the production and distribution costs and Lionsgate filed a federal suit for breach of contract in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles on February 2, 2010.[9] No official outcome for the suit was announced, but the series failed to air on Dubai One, the announced original network for this version.

    Broadcast

    After MTV, the original stakeholders for the franchise, assumed worldwide airing rights for Dubai BFF,[10] the series debuted on various MTV networks globally throughout 2011.[11] [12] [13] It aired on MTV Latin America, MTV Australia, MTV UK and Ireland and mainland European MTV stations. However, it did not air in North America.

    Notes and References

    1. News: Paris Hilton pursues Mideast 'BFF'. Variety . Michael . Schneider . June 1, 2009.
    2. Book: Gurvis, Sandra. Paris Hilton: A Biography. 2 December 2012. 2011-01-04. ABC-CLIO. 9780313379406. 106–.
    3. Web site: Paris Hilton to launch The Bed Lounge, at InterContinental Dubai Festival City. Eye of Dubai. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090616124623/http://www.eyeofdubai.com/v1/news/newsdetail-31967.htm. June 16, 2009. mdy-all.
    4. News: Paris Hilton pursues Mideast 'BFF'. Variety . Michael . Schneider . June 1, 2009.
    5. Web site: Paris Hilton Tweets about Dubai BFF . Twitter.
    6. Web site: Paris Hilton enjoying being single. Zeenews.com.
    7. Web site: Paris Hilton to film "My New Best Friend" in Dubai!. Al Arabiya.
    8. Web site: Paris Hilton's Dubai BFF may air in late 2010 . ParisHiltonSite.
    9. Web site: Hilton's Tv Show Caught Up In Lawsuit . 3 February 2010 . ContactMusic.
    10. Web site: Paris Hilton's Dubai BFF show to finally air. 7days.ae.
    11. Web site: MTV presentó novedades de programación para 2011 . tvlatina.tv.
    12. Web site: "Paris Hilton's Dubai BFF" diffusé dès le 17 avril . leblogtvnews.com.
    13. Web site: Paris Hilton's Dubai BFF to air on MTV Germany . parishiltonsite.net.

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