Octomom Preps for Primetimeby Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger 12 Apr 2009 11:20 PM How many of you really believed that the reason Nadya Suleman gave birth to 14 children was simply because she absolutely adores kids? Call me a cynic, but I never bought the whole I-grew-up-an-only-child-and-have-so-much-love-to-give bit. Turns out the truth behind Suleman's decision to be a human incubator may finally be revealed. Reports claim that the mother of octuplets (plus six other young children) is very close to signing a deal to star in a reality TV show. PEOPLE magazine is reporting that Suleman has been meeting with various production companies and executives at an undisclosed network to hammer out a primetime deal. Naturally, the mother of 14 denies she is pimping out out her children; rather she maintains that she simply wants to ensure she has enough money to care for them without having to rely on public assistance (a.k.a. California taxpayer's money). Interestingly, even though she is currently getting paid tens of thousands of dollars for submitting video blogs to Radar Online, Suleman still doesn't have health insurance for herself or any of her children. What's more, according to news reports, the single mom is still on food stamps and claims she is considering applying for federal WIC aid. In regards to what will be broadcast on the future octomom reality TV series, reports say, producers want to chronicle such themes as Suleman learning to drive a 14-passenger van, shopping for 14 kids, and surviving the holidays with 14 children under the age of 8. Insiders say that while the reality TV show deal could be sealed by the end of the month, production on the series wouldn't begin until the octuplets are a little older. Technically, all 14 kids are not living under the same roof right now, as baby Jonah remains in the hospital because he is too small to be released. Sources say the amount of money Suleman would earn, and how long the show would run, ultimately depend upon the ratings. Would you watch octomom's reality TV series? Learn more about Michele Cheplic  Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. Relevantpopular culture tags User Comments  Michele Cheplic (37339) 14 Apr 2009 08:33 AMThe smallest octuplet went home yesterday--let the pimping begin!! Community Tags Nadya Suleman, octomom, Octuplets Discuss this article
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