We suppose it was only a matter of time before TV moguls started taking a cue from their counterparts in the film world and began recycling old projects for new audiences.
It started with your favorite 3-camera 90s sitcoms, and now the reboot trend has expanded to reality TV.
And it should come as no surprise that MTV is leading the pack, as no one at that network has had a new idea since the Clinton years.
First, it was Jersey Shore, and now The Hills is coming back for a brand new season pointlessly subtitled New Beginnings.
And just like their East Coast equivalents, it seems not everyone from the SoCal squad is ready to step in front of a camera again.
Here"s what we know so far about the returning cast …
1. LC See Ya Later
The first question on the minds of most fans is whether or not Lauren Conrad will be returning to one of the two shows that made her famous. (Lauren was also a Laguna Beach OG.)
2. Dilemma
It’s hard to imagine The Hills without LC, but it’s also hard to imagine Lauren — the rare reality star who actually found post-show success — involving herself in the drama that made the show a success.
3. Bowing Out
Those who know Lauren best say they’re not surprised the businesswoman and new mom has decided not to participate in the reboot.
4. Moving On
“She’s in a different place in her life,” a source tells People magazine. “But she wants everyone to enjoy themselves. She wishes everyone the best.
5. New Priorities
“She loves being a mother and focusing on her family and on her work,” the source adds. “She has a very full and happy life.”
6. No Need For MTV
The news doesn’t come as much of a shock. Lauren stepped away from The Hills in the show’s final season, and in the years since, she’s become one of those Jessica Simpson types who makes more money selling handbags and crap than she ever did on TV.