Confessions of a Teen Idol

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Confessions of a Teen Idol is a reality TV show on VH1, created by Scott Baio and Jason Hervey. The show puts a spotlight on former male teen idols, what they're doing now, and their reintroduction into the Hollywood spotlight.

Former teen idols dream of walking the red carpet once again.

Overview of Confessions of a Teen Idol

VH1 had a hit on their hands with their series of shows based on former teen idol Scott Baio. The shows, called Scott Baio is 45 and Single and Scott Baio is 46 and Pregnant, followed the actor as he finally settled down, got married, and had his first child with wife Renee.

Continuing to play on the affections of viewers, the network introduced Confessions of a Teen Idol, which is based on a similar premise. Fans want to know what their idols of the past are up to now and what they look like, and this show delivers that information along with a healthy dose of humor.

Seven former teen idols all reside together on the show, while Scott Baio attempts to revive their careers. Interestingly, the house the stars live in is the same house used in The Real World: Hollywood. Over the course of eight episodes, the idols reflect on their past successes and try to reinvent themselves. Their mentors are also the creators of the show, Baio and former Wonder Years star Jason Hervey.

The Former Teen Idols

The seven teen idols who check into the house and get help reviving their careers are:

Christopher Atkins

Christopher Atkins was born in Rye, New York on February 21, 1961. He is best known for his role in the cult classic movie The Blue Lagoon, which he starred in opposite Brooke Shields in 1980. The movie launched Atkins into instant stardom, and his image graced the covers of teen magazines for several years. He had numerous roles in movies and television since then, but none of these became a huge hit for him.

David Chokachi

David Chokachi was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts on January 16, 1968. He is a television actor who is most famous for his role as Cody Madison on the hit series Baywatch.

Billy Hufsey

Billy Hufsey was born in Brook Park, Ohio on December 8, 1958. He is an actor and singer-songwriter, who won many fans with his role as Christopher Donlon on the TV series Fame in the 1980s. He has also had roles in a couple of soap operas and other television shows, and took a long hiatus from acting before appearing on Teen Idol.

Jeremy Jackson

Jeremy Jackson was born on October 16, 1980 in Newport Beach, California. He is another alumni of Baywatch, where he played Hobie Buchannnon. Jackson struggled with drug addiction, which sidelined his acting career almost completely. He has appeared on numerous talk shows and specials chronicling child stars and drug use.

Eric Nies

Eric Nies was born on May 23, 1971 in Ocean Township, New Jersey. His fame comes from appearances on MTV reality shows, starting with the first season of The Real World. He also participated in several Real World/Road Rules challenges, a reality show called The Grind, and Celebrity Paranormal Project.

Jamie Walters

Jamie Walters was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 13, 1969. He is a singer-songwriter best known for his song How Do You Talk to an Angel?, and an actor who has appeared on Beverly Hills 90210 and The Heights. Walters reached number one on the Billboard charts with his hit song, but soon retired from showbiz and became a licensed paramedic.

Adrian Zmed

Adrian Zmed was born on March 4, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois. He is an actor who enjoyed success with roles in both the film and Broadway productions of Grease and Grease 2, and played a starring role in the television series TJ Hooker. He also starred in the movie Bachelor Party, and hosted the 1980s TV show Dance Fever. Zmed faded from the spotlight in the 1990s, and is currently performing with Princess Cruise Lines, under contract.