Paris Hilton's British Best Friend is a British reality television series in which Paris Hilton searches for her new best friend in London. The first spin-off of My New BFF (2008–2009), the ITV2 series was filmed around Christmas 2008 and premiered on 29 January 2009, consisting of eight episodes.

Series overview

The British version of the series, Paris Hilton's British Best Friend, premiered on 29 January 2009 on ITV2. Hilton shot the majority of the series in London, with portions of the first and last episodes shot in the U.S. Twelve women and one man competed in challenges in an attempt to become Paris' British Best Friend. Guest stars included Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen, Rick Hilton, Kathy Hilton, Akin Konizi, Chris Leger, Scott Henshall, Boyd Hilton, Will Geddes, Mark Durden-Smith, Jade Jagger, Kate Michelson, Jackie Collins, Tamara Beckwith, Olivia Lee, Scott Mills, Vanessa Lloyd-Platt, Callum Best, Steve Shaw, Julian Bennett, Benji Madden, Allison Melnick, Nicky Hilton and Barron Hilton. Scenes featuring Hilton partying with Katie Price as well as a performance at the BBF mansion by Good Charlotte are believed to have been shot but did not make the final cut in any episodes. The first episode featured cameos from American BFF contestants Brittany, Onch, Vanessa, Kiki, Sinsu and Lauren while showing Paris' going away party before departing for London. In the finale, Vanessa, Onch and Lauren are seen again when Paris introduces the British finalists to some of her American friends. They are also seen with Brittany at Barron Hilton's birthday party in the same episode. Contestant Laura Meakin was added to the competition in episode two to replace Kat McKenzie, albeit temporarily, due to illness. For this reason, she does not appear in promotional material for the series. McKenzie later died, on 3 July 2009. On 19 March 2009 it was revealed in the finale that Sam Hextall became Paris' British Best Friend.

Contestants

Episode process

Episodes

Episode 1

First aired 29 January 2009 "Socialite Paris Hilton is in search of a British best friend. The 12 hopefuls will need ambition and determination to pass her tests. Who will be Paris's new party pal?"

Episode 2

First aired 5 February 2009 "Paris Hilton's search for a British Best Friend goes on. It is truth time for the wannabes, and then they must face an all-night party mission. But things are about to turn sour."

Episode 3

First aired 12 February 2009 "Ten wannabes remain in the quest to become heiress Paris Hilton's new British best friend. Today they must prove they know Paris's taste and style by designing a dress for her."

Episode 4

First aired 19 February 2009 "Paris Hilton continues her search for a British best friend. The hopefuls are sent to a farm to see if they share Paris's love of animals. Plus there are some shocks in the house."

Episode 5

First aired 26 February 2009 "Paris Hilton's search for a British best friend goes on. The wannabes must perform in a talent show for Paris and Scott Mills. Then she will hear from the hopefuls' own best pals."

Episode 6

First aired 5 March 2009

Episode 7

First aired 12 March 2009

Episode 8

First aired 19 March 2009

Broadcast

United Kingdom

The series aired on ITV2 from 29 January to 19 March 2009. The first episode reportedly received 428,000 viewers with 2% share.

Other territories

This version aired on MuchMusic in Canada in 2009, before debuting in the United States on 6 April 2010 through the TV Guide Network.