Bon Jovi and the Boss courted for reality curling show

by Rob Peters | February 11, 2008 at 11:56 am

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I've never been a fan of reality TV but a curling show sounds awesome, especially when hosted by Bruce Springsteen. The sport needs some masculinization.

They're a little behind the times though. An astute writer saw this trend coming a long time ago.

Move over American Idol and make room for Rockstar Curling, a reality television show that may indeed have a rock-star connection.

NBC confirmed yesterday it has an exclusive option to air a 10-episode sports reality show that will give the winners a shot at competing in the U.S. championships and even going to the 2010 Olympics.

And one aspect that would make this a draw to the button for NBC is a plan to land closet curlers Bruce Springsteen or Jon Bon Jovi as part of the show, assuming the rockers aren't worried what being connected to a sport with brooms might do to their images.

According to sources, the two rock stars are among a group of entertainment types who rent arena time on occasion to pick up brooms instead of guitars.

Organizers are trying to negotiate a deal to get one of them involved, possibly as a host.