This just in: Drama sells
Lauren Conrad is out and Kristin Cavallari is in. After weeks of speculation, it was confirmed today that former Laguna Beach star Kristin Cavallari will be “replacing” Lauren Conrad in the upcoming season of The Hills. LC will be leaving the show later this month and Kristin will roll in bringing the drama with her thanks to her self-declared acting skills.
The reality starlet is ready to let loose saying; “I’m not going into it like, ‘I’m going to make great friendships with these people.’ It’s work! And drama sells. I think that’s why they’re bringing me in, because I know what works.” Kristin will make her first appearance on the May 31 season finale when she catches the bouquet at Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt’s wedding. The bad girl will appear in 10 episodes this fall.
For more on Kristin Cavallari check out her exclusive interview with EW after the jump:
On why she’s coming back to reality TV:
“The goal for me is to get my fans excited about me again. When I first started out, I had a celebrity name but I didn’t have the acting skills I have now. If I have some buzz with my name again, I feel like it will only help.”
On rumors that producers are plotting a romance between her and Justin Bobby (which The Hills producers deny):
“I have no idea! [laughs] I don’t think MTV would be like, ‘Oh you’re dating him now. This is your boyfriend.' But they might try and set up situations. I’m totally cool with that. Again, it’s a TV show and they need to make it entertaining.”
On how her version of The Hills will differ from Lauren’s:
“I’m a completely different person than Lauren. I have a lot more energy. I’m more outgoing. I’m a little more spontaneous. And she has a boyfriend so she’s not dating on the show. I’m very open to dating and finding a guy.”
On introducing Heidi and Spencer:
“It’s so funny. I guess it was 4 years ago. I was dating Brody [Jenner] and Spencer was Brody’s best friend. I had known Heidi when she was friends with Lauren when we were still filming Laguna Beach. Heidi was like, ‘Hook me up with someone. I wanna meet a guy.’ And Brody and I were kinda like, ‘Well, maybe Spencer?’ We’ll see what happens.’ So we all went on a double date and they just hit it off right away and now they’re married.”