Monday, May 12, 2008
World Poker Tour Seeking a New Hostess
Wicked Chops Poker is reporting: "a RawVegas.tv employee was dining in LA this weekend when a random conversation broke out with a TV producer who mentioned that the World Poker Tour is about to hold auditions for a new host. Or had already held auditions for a new host." No hostess since Shana Hiatt has lasted more than one season.
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Layla Kayleigh statement: "Also you should know that as much fun as I had on season 6 of the World Poker Tour, I will not be returning for a 2nd season.
ReplyDeleteWPT were kind enough to ask me back for a 2nd season, however after much thought and deliberation I decided that I really want to minimize traveling in my schedule this year, focus more on my health and personal relationships, and they were very understanding to where I was coming from.
Might I add, that I had the most adventurous time on the road, learned so much about life and poker! and most importantly gained the most amazing friendship with my dear friend Kim Lansing (who I really hope lands the hosting position for Season 7)"
WPT statement: "We are currently casting for the Season VII TV hostess role, and look forward to introducing her to everyone soon."
Layla Kayleigh leaving won't matter too much to WPT, but who they replace her with may.
ReplyDeleteThere are many hot hostesses that will line up for the job and hopefully they'll pick someone like Shana Hiatt.
I miss Shana Hiatt!
At this point, I am assuming that WPT will NOT be renewed by GSN for 2009.
ReplyDeleteWith that said, I don't believe WPTE needs to produce any TV for the U.S. market in 2009.
WPTE should concentrate on Spain and Italy, two markets where worldpokertour.com can do real money business, and two markets which haven't seen Seasons 3-6 yet.
Katie Porrello is lobbying for the WPT hostess gig.
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