Talking of pop star reality TV, VH1 has pulled the plug on the reality based Liza Minnelli vehicle which would have seen Liza and new husband David Gest entertaining guests. The show would have featured footage of Liza and David preparing for the dinner party, chat with the dinner guests and a few songs. In a statement VH1 yesterday said: "We've made the decision to not move forward with the Liza and David show on VH1. Although we continue to believe that Liza is an amazing talent, we were not given the cooperation and access that we were promised and that are necessary to make the show a reality." The New York Post has reported the key problem was Gest who was "a maniacal control freak" who restricted VH1's crew to little or no access and constantly caused problems with the taping of the show. The premiere of Liza and David was pushed back by the music channel on several occasions, from October to December to January, before the decision was made to scrap it altogether. Minnelli and Gest are yet to comment.
Oct 31, 2002
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VH1 scraps Liza Minnelli and David Gest reality show
VH1 has cancelled its reality show featuring Liza Minnelli and David Gest, saying it was not given the access it was promised, while the New York Post blames Gest.