With October, the official month of horror, finally underway – a cool little reality TV competition called “Chris and John’s Halloween Superstar” is set to air north of the border.
Debuting October 9, OUTtv personalities Chris and John Simpson are producing a fun little series where:
6 desperate and attention-seeking “Spooktestants” from across North America are vying for the title of Halloween Superstar. Each week, they’ll be put through grueling challenges, testing their true love of all things scary and freakish. From elaborate pumpkin carving, to facing their worst fears, and the big finale Masquerade Ball, it will be a race to the finish!
In addition to the title of Halloween Superstar, the winner will also receive a featured article in Fangoria Magazine, a horror hosting gig on a national TV network, and the contents of a mysterious box.
So far 4 episodes are in the can, delineated as:
Episode 1: “Ready, Set, BOO!” Premieres October 9th, 2009 Chris & John assemble their rag-tag group of six ‘Spooktestants’ in Salem, Massachusetts, home of the infamous 1692 Witch Trials. The first challenge is designed to test the Spooktestants’ pumpkin carving skills, but a shocking twist throws them all for a loop. Following that, they strike a pose in a photoshoot challenge, where some succeed and others fail. That night at the elimination trial, two are sent to the gallows.
Episode 2: “Fixin’ to Thrill!” Premieres October 16th, 2009 It’s day two of the competition and already two Spooktestants have gone home. A cryptic and ominous ‘Skel-o-gram’ directs the Spooktestants to their next challenge where they’ll have to chow down on copious amounts of pumpkin pie, a staple of Halloween cuisine. Following their filling feast, the Spooktestants’ noggins are put into overdrive as they have to research and recite the history of Salem in a public exhibition. A shocking twist at the elimination trial catches everyone off guard.
Episode 3: “I’m Callin’ the Cops!” Premieres October 23rd, 2009 The remaining Spooktestants receive scripts in their morning Skel-o-gram and are brought to the Halloween Outlet, the world’s largest outlet for Halloween stuff. Being a Halloween Superstar is all about image and marketability. Who will cut it as the host of a Halloween Outlet commercial? Later that day, another Skel-o-gram informs the Spooktestants that their biggest fears are about to come true. At that night’s elimination trial, Chris & John announce who will continue on to the thrilling finale.
Episode 4: “Vicious, Delicious and Fang-tastic!” Premieres October 30th, 2009 Chris & John barge in on the final Spooktestants in the middle of the night to announce the details of their last challenge: to throw an elaborate Halloween party in a 24 hours. The Spooktestants are given specific tasks, but have to put aside their differences and work together if they want to pull it all off. One Spooktestant has a catastrophic problem that threatens their position in the competition. At the final elimination trial, Chris & John crown their Halloween Superstar!
Production on 4 half-hour episodes took place this September in Salem, Massachusetts, home of the infamous 1692 Salem Witch Trials, and currently known as the Halloween capital of the world.
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