Actor Ian Ziering is known best for his role as Steve Sanders in Beverly Hills, 90210, which ran from 1990 to 2000. However, he recently revealed that he could have been involved in a hugely popular reality TV series — American Idol. Apparently, Ziering turned down the chance to host the show. Here’s why, plus what he’s doing today and more info on American Idol‘s latest season.
Ian Ziering | Paul Archuleta/Getty Images Ian Ziering says he turned down the chance to host ‘American Idol’
Ziering was one of four regulars to appear in all 10 seasons of 90210. He also made a cameo in the 2019 reboot, BH90210. Ziering recently reunited with some of his co-stars — Jason Priestley, Tori Spelling, Jennie Garth, and Rebecca Gayheart — at ’90s Con in Hartford, Connecticut, where he revealed a secret about his career: the reality hosting gig he almost had.
During a panel hosted by People,...
Ian Ziering | Paul Archuleta/Getty Images Ian Ziering says he turned down the chance to host ‘American Idol’
Ziering was one of four regulars to appear in all 10 seasons of 90210. He also made a cameo in the 2019 reboot, BH90210. Ziering recently reunited with some of his co-stars — Jason Priestley, Tori Spelling, Jennie Garth, and Rebecca Gayheart — at ’90s Con in Hartford, Connecticut, where he revealed a secret about his career: the reality hosting gig he almost had.
During a panel hosted by People,...
- 3/19/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Can Jane Lynch, the Emmy-winning actress and host of Hollywood Game Night, find success in the wildly crowded daytime talk landscape? Warner Bros. seems to think so. The studio is in the early stages of developing a syndicated vehicle for her.
The project is in the works at Warner Bros.' subsidiary Telepictures, which makes dominant daytime player Ellen DeGeneres' talker — as well syndicated hits such as The Real, TMZ, Extra and The People's Court. Lynch is working with former Fox talent-relations executive Missy Halperin on the project. They pitched the project to Mike Darnell, another former Fox bigwig, who runs unscripted ...
The project is in the works at Warner Bros.' subsidiary Telepictures, which makes dominant daytime player Ellen DeGeneres' talker — as well syndicated hits such as The Real, TMZ, Extra and The People's Court. Lynch is working with former Fox talent-relations executive Missy Halperin on the project. They pitched the project to Mike Darnell, another former Fox bigwig, who runs unscripted ...
- 10/20/2017
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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