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Famous Food was a reality show that aired on VH1 in 2011. The show brought together a group of celebrities who were tasked with opening a restaurant in West Hollywood with the help of some veteran restaurateurs. The show was hosted by two executive producers, former NSYNC member and reality TV personality Lance Bass and The Hills' star and reported plastic surgery addict, Heidi Montag.

The celebrities were not chosen for their restaurant experience, but for their ability to attract media attention and bring in customers. The show's premise was that they needed to work together, putting aside their egos and past differences, to create a successful restaurant. The celebrities who participated in the show were DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia, Danielle Staub of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Vincent Pastore of The Sopranos, Ashley Dupré who gained notoriety for her involvement in the Eliot Spitzer prostitution scandal, and Jake Pavelka from The Bachelor.

From the beginning, the show was full of drama and conflict. The celebrities were asked to work together to come up with a restaurant concept and menu, but they struggled to agree on anything. Each of them had different ideas about what they wanted the restaurant to be and what kind of food they wanted to serve. Ashley Dupré, for instance, wanted a restaurant that offered healthy and organic food, while DJ Paul wanted a menu that included his signature barbecue dishes.

The celebrities had to face numerous challenges throughout the show, including preparing a meal for a group of food critics, designing the restaurant interior, and developing a marketing plan to attract customers. They also had to deal with the pressure of opening a restaurant within a tight time frame with limited resources.

Montag played a significant role throughout the show, often referring to herself as the "Queen of the restaurant." She was the go-to person when things got tough and offered her opinion on everything, from restaurant design to menu items. Her experience on reality TV was beneficial in keeping the show interesting as she is notorious for conflict.

The celebrities were guided by two veteran restaurateurs, Mike Malin and Lonnie Moore. Malin is best known for his appearances on the reality TV show Big Brother, while Moore has several successful restaurants under his belt. The pair offered the celebrities guidance and advice but also challenged them to work harder and do better. On some occasions, they also emphasized the importance of putting their personal differences aside and working as a team.

The show was criticized for being contrived and lacking authenticity. The celebrities struggled to convince viewers that they were serious about opening a restaurant and not just doing the show for fame or money. The challenges and obstacles they faced also seemed staged and scripted.

Overall, Famous Food was an entertaining show that provided viewers with an insight into what it takes to open a successful restaurant. The celebrity drama, conflicts, and egos added to the show's entertainment value, and Montag's involvement helped keep the show interesting. The show might not have resulted in a successful restaurant opening, but it was still an enjoyable watch for those who enjoy reality TV. However, it was a one-season wonder, and there are no plans for its return.

Famous Food is a series that ran for 1 seasons (10 episodes) between July 10, 2011 and on VH1