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Chet Hanks is explaining why he’s finally doing reality TV after years of gifts coming his way… and Tom Hanks It is Rita Wilson are a big reason why he’s popping his cherry.
Chet told TMZ … that he turned down tons of reality TV opportunities over time because the shows seemed too negative, dramatic and confusing … until MTV came calling with a commercial for “The Surreal Life.”
After doing his homework and talking to producers, Chet said he felt good about becoming a cast member…and a dialogue with his parents got the deal done.
Chet says his famous family agreed that “Surreal Life” could be a great opportunity for him … and the MTV show seemed better for his image and career than several other shows that ended up on his desk.
When “Surreal Life: Villa of Secrets” premieres Monday night at 9:00 PM ET on MTV… Chet says Tom and Rita will be tuning in… and they’ll be following along all season long.
Based on his experience here, Chet says he’s open to doing more reality TV… although he’s had his fair share of movie roles in his Hollywood career.
Chet will flirt with Kim Zolciak inside the ‘Surreal Life’ trailer, however, as we initially reported… they in no way connected during filming.
However, it’s fascinating… Chet tells us that he keeps in touch with Kim and that they even spoke the day before.
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