The deal with VIP went away because it was Al's responsibility to have locations and talent lined up to be able to shoot. After all, it was a reality show about VIP, so it would make sense that they would have the talent and locations.
After it was determined that VIP did not have talent or guests lined up or even locations to be able to shoot, it was determined that the production would not be able to take place until a much later date when it was all in place.
That is why they canned it. That is also why they nailed down Uncommon Denominator since it was further along in being able to move along with production.
The announcement about VIP was made back when the party with VIP was supposed to happen and VIP did not have guests/talent or celebrities signed up to be able to even announce who they would be having on the show.
That was all supposed to be VIP's responsibility.
If you had your own reality show, it would make sense you would have the relationships to have on the show, not some unknown guest that someone else landed for you.
Just relaying what was stated months ago by IC about the whole VIP deal. According to Collins, they want to revisit later if guests and talent can be nailed down.
there ya have it.
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