Joe Schmo Show Host Explains Why He Turned Down Cameo in Reboot: “I Felt Disrespected”
Ralph Garman, the original host of the popular reality show “Joe Schmo Show”, has recently revealed that he turned down a cameo in the reboot of the show. The reason behind his decision was that he felt disrespected by the way the offer was made.
The Joe Schmo Show is a reality show that first premiered on Spike TV in 2003. The premise of the show is that one person is placed in a house with a group of actors who are pretending to be real contestants. The “schmo” (aka the real person) is unaware that the show is fake and that everyone else is an actor. The host of the show is supposed to be a guide for the schmo and provide commentary throughout the episodes.
The show was a hit when it first aired and has gained a cult following over the years. It was announced earlier this year that the show was being rebooted for the streaming platform, Peacock. Garman hosted the first two seasons of the show before being replaced by David Hornsby for the third and final season.
Garman was recently a guest on the podcast, “Hollywood Babble-On”, when he revealed that he had been contacted about doing a cameo in the reboot of the show. However, he was not happy with the way the offer was made. He felt that the producers did not show him the respect that he deserved as the original host of the show.
Garman went on to explain that the offer to do the cameo came from an associate producer of the show via a text message. He felt that this was not a proper way to make an offer and that a phone call or an email would have been more appropriate.
Garman also expressed his disappointment in the fact that he was not contacted sooner. He found out about the reboot through social media and felt that if the producers had reached out to him earlier, he may have been more open to doing a cameo.
Despite his disappointment, Garman was quick to state that he holds no ill will towards the new host, Hornsby, or the producers of the show. He simply felt that he deserved more respect and that the offer was not made in a way that he felt appropriate.
The decision to turn down the cameo may come as a disappointment to fans of the original show who were looking forward to seeing Garman make an appearance in the reboot. However, it is understandable that Garman would want to be treated with more respect given his history with the show.
In conclusion, it is clear that Ralph Garman’s decision to turn down the cameo in the reboot of the Joe Schmo Show was based on a lack of respect shown towards him by the producers. While fans may be disappointed that they won’t get to see Garman back in action, it is important to respect his decision and understand that he felt disrespected. Hopefully, this experience will serve as a lesson for those involved in future productions to treat their colleagues and former cast members with the respect they deserve.