Cash-strapped Tori Spelling denies ‘begging’ for Real Housewives gig after axed 90210 reboot
TORI Spelling has denied that she begged for a spot on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills after BH90210 failed to get a second season.
The actress, who has suffered money woes, insisted the rumour she approached Bravo for a spot on the popular reality show was “completely false”.
The 46-year-old admitted she has been dogged by claims she is desperate to join the series, telling E! News: “That keeps following me, and I’ve always said I’m just a huge fan, but no, not at all.”
Tori added: “I’m friends with so many of them and I’m a huge fan. I always say I watch the show.
“But no, I have never asked to be on the show.”
However, last week the star shared an emotional post on Instagram after Radar Online‘s reported that she had been vying for a new job on Real Housewives.
Tori reminisced about playing blonde bombshell Donna Martin for 10 seasons on the original Beverly Hills, 90210.
She said: “I was a young really insecure teenager that never thought I was good enough.
“Yet, I was on a hugely successful TV show playing a beautiful popular teen that had it all together. A character that girls everywhere looked up too and boys adored. Off camera I didn’t feel at all beautiful or good about myself.”
She continued: “So blessed and grateful for the successful TV series I got to be a part of and will always cherish the #90210 cast that became my family and friends and relationships that would continue for a lifetime.”
Life is hard enough for teens living up to the expectations the world, society, and peers put on us… let alone being on camera weekly in front of millions.
Tori Spelling
Adding that the iconic character is still very influential to her as a mother of young daughters, Tori concluded: “Because of Donna Martin I tell my girls everyday they are good enough, smart, beautiful, and can be anyone they want to be.
“But never be who everyone expects you to be! Be you.”
In addition to support from fans, Tori’s husband, Dean McDermott, 53, commented on the post: “I would watch Beverly Hills 90210 because I had such a crush on this lady. Can’t believe she’s my wife now. #Luckyman #dreamscometrue love you babe!”
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Tori reportedly was paid about $85,000 per episode of the reboot, which was not renewed for a second season.
She has five children with Dean, and her push for a spot on Real Housewives follows some of her very public money issues.
She’s been sued by banks for unpaid credit card bills and loans, and reportedly owes over a million dollars in federal and state taxes.