From Hollywood to reality TV: Doug Hutchison to star with teen bride Courtney Stodden in 'television project'

By Mike Larkin


He had a Hollywood career that saw him win roles in hits such as The Green Mile and Con Air.

But it looks like Doug Hutchison, 51, will be reduced to appearing on reality television following his controversial marriage to then 16-year-old Courtney Stodden in Las Vegas earlier this year.

It has emerged the pair are developing a show that they are going to shop around to television networks later in the year.

From the silver screen to TV: Doug Hutchison and his teen bride Courtney Stodden are trying to cash-in on their infamy with a reality show


Doug and Courtney, who is now 17, will be working with producer Roy Bank and Merv Griffin Entertainment on the project.

The news came as it emerged the teenager, who still attends school, made provocative music videos last year when she was just 15 in an attempt to launch a music career.

She flaunted her assets in a skin tight camouflage vest in the Nevada desert while sitting in a convertible sports vehicle in one of the films, for the song Car Candy.

In a second video called Don't Put It On Me she poses in a boat wearing a pink bathing suit, along with a similarly coloured poodle.

Desperately seeking fame: Courtney Stodden provocatively posed in a revealing camouflage vest in the video for her flop single Car Candy in July 2010

Attention seeker: Courtney seemed to enjoy flaunting herself despite the fact she would have been just 15 at the time


So no doubt the fame-hungry teenager will be thrilled at the prospect they may be coming to the small screen.

According to Courtney's mother Krista Keller, who also manages the couple, the series will mainly be about the effects of their marriage on their families, and the issues the come up against.

She told E!: 'It's going to show people what they can teach each other from different generations.

'They're going to touch on family issues. There was a lot of judgment about their marriage from Doug's side of the family, so it will touch on bringing families back together and why it's important to support family members even if you don't agree.'

In the pink: The fame-hungry teen will be happy at the attention she is likely to get if her reality TV show is a success

Father of all bad taste pictures: Courtney displayed her low-brow sense of humour when she posted this picture on her Facebook page


The show will also explore claims made by the attention seeking teen that she is the victim of cyber bullying, while clearing up rumours she had plastic surgery.

She said: 'Courtney having to prove to people she was real, that she's never been under a plastic surgeon's knife.'

The couple do have a name for the show, though they declined to release it, and though television channel has yet to be lined-up, they said they are happy to be working with their new producers.

In a statement they said: 'We are so thrilled that we are in business with Merv Griffin Entertainment and Roy Bank.

'[Bank] is a delightful man, and we know the show is going to be successful.'

Mr Bank is president of television at Merv Griffin Entertainment, and the executive producer behind Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

Facebook bullies: Courtney is unhappy she is getting negative comments on her Facebook page despite posting a series of tasteless pictures showing off her body

Lack of restraint: Many users are displeased she has been showing off her body in images they believe are inappropriate


Courtney's mother it was a long painful process finding a suitable producer.

She said: 'We had so many people from amazing production companies with big shows out there, but we had to think about what we wanted to do.

'We chose him after a long consideration, because we felt he'll be placing us in the correct network that will be airing the show.'

She also claimed all the major networks have been watching the couple closely, and that she believes the show will be a success.

She said: 'Courtney is No. 1 in ratings for whatever she does.'

Four too much: Many believe the 17-year-old took things to far by posing in her underwear while on her hands and knees


Muscle building: Courtney showed off one of the gym moves she uses to maintain her physique


The cyber bullying claims seem to be backed up by comments left on her Facebook page.
She has left a series of provocative pictures and statements that have been unpopular with users.

Nathan Woodcock said: 'You received a reality show? I knew this would happen. you are disgusting.'

Another called Lori Michelle Lambert said: 'Why on your page does it say you are an "artist"?

I hate to break it to ya but that sound that comes out of your mouth is anything but art.'

However not everyone was so unsympathetic, one user called Cranaberry Esmeralda said: 'I pity you, you show so many signs of sexual and physical abuse, and everyone is making fun of you and mocking your use of sexuality.

'I think your parents, and husband have taken advantage of you. I hope you're better off soon.'


source:dailymail