Paris Hilton is elated pal Kimberly Stewart is in talks to join her in her hit reality show The Simple Life - because she didn't originally want Nicole Richie as her co-star.

The hotel heiress, who has confirmed reports that she and Richie are no longer friends, is hoping for Stewart to join her on the road for the fourth series of the show - and she claims the daughter of Rod Stewart was her original first choice.

Hilton says, "When the first installment happened, I wanted Kim. And she was like, 'I'm not doing a reality show.' Nicole was like, 'I'll do it.' I was like, 'Alright.'

"So now it's going to be new and fun, and we're really excited."

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Posted by Lawren at April 22, 2005 07:45 AM

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Like - OhMyGAWD

Says: Kate at April 22, 2005 07:49 AM

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She's so immature. For Nicole, I'd say good riddance to Paris. Nicole has cleaned up nicely and appears to have some class. I think Paris is just jealous.

Says: Ranto at April 22, 2005 08:09 AM

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Like, I love Rod Stewart, but, you know, Kimberly looks all like a man and stuff..

Says: Busy Mom at April 22, 2005 09:00 AM

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Like, ok then! God! I actually used to think Paris was the "nicer" of the two. Now, I think Nicole is trying to grow up and Paris never will.

Says: Nanc' at April 22, 2005 12:06 PM

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what a bitch.

Says: kris at April 23, 2005 08:02 AM

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I read somewhere that Kimberly and Paris aren't really all "that close" but are "Hollywood Friends." There's also no word as of yet that Kim will be on the show.

Says: Ranto at April 23, 2005 09:20 AM

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