Being Lara Bingle

Channel Ten’s new show ‘Being Lara Bingle’ made its television premier tonight. From the moment the ads for this show appeared on the idiot box, I thought, “God help us! What has home-grown Australian television come to?” But before I could judge, I thought I should give the show a try...

Here’s a quick rundown for those of you who may not be familiar with the show:

In Being Lara Bingle, the c-list celebrity by the same name invites viewers into her life in an access-all-areas observational documentary series that will take us behind-the-scenes of her private life for the very first (and hopefully the last) time. From a string of high-profile relationships, to (more!!!) leaked topless photos, controversial car crashes and endless swimsuit spreads – Lara Bingle has proved to be a solid gold tabloid attraction from the get go. Featuring a cast of her closest friends and family, Bring Lara Bingle will follow both Lara’s professional (does she have one?) and personal exploits.

So for 10 minutes tonight I watched the show. Who the bloody hell is she? I don’t really care! But I do have to admit that the show is not as bad as I thought it would be... Whether or not there's enough here to sustain a 10-part series remains to be seen, but this is not nearly as bad as it could have been.

As much as I hate to say it, I’m sure this show will attract a lot of attention, particularly from young women. Bingle has a weird but undeniable charm, and there’s an innocence about her that is strangely beguiling.



There are revelations from the bikini babe: "I do like sex," she says. What a ditz.