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Source: Paris 'Upset' With ABC, Felt 'Ambushed'
Paris Hilton is upset with ABC and correspondent Dan Harris for airing an "Good Morning America" interview that went awry, a source close to the situation tells TooFab exclusively.
The 30-year-old reality TV star walked off set because Harris deviated from the agreed-upon (and very serious)
topic of stalking, the source says.
The source says Hilton invited Harris and his camera crew into
her home to talk about the recent string of celebrity stalkings.
Hilton's alleged stalker, James Rainford, was recently arrested and charged
with attacking her then-boyfriend Cy Waits in April and stalking her
outside her home in July.
Harris began with questions about stalking but his questions quickly turned to other topics, including Kim Kardashian. Watch the interview below:
"Do
you worry sometimes that people that have followed in your footsteps
like Kim Kardashian are overshadowing you?" Harris asked.
"No, not at all," Hilton responded.
"Do you worry about your moment having passed?" Harris pressed on, at which point Hilton audibly scoffed and left her chair.
The source says that
particular question set Hilton off because just moments prior, Harris had
gone on and on about the success (to the tune of $1 billion) of her
fragrance lines and merchandising. "It's ridiculous that he went on an on about her making a billion dollars, and then asking if she's relevant," the source added. "She is upset. She felt ambushed."
The source adds that Hilton
resumed the interview after ABC told her they were cutting out the part
where she walked away, but they did not. The source also says Hilton feels Harris did this
only to get publicity for himself, which he's now accomplished.
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Comments (39)
David Jong: 308 days ago
Ugh... can't Paris move on from this whole stalking incident? You mean to tell me nothing has happened in her life since then?
I think I'd be more interested in hearing what Paris had for breakfast than about some fat psycho.
Denise: 308 days ago
Stalking Is A Serious Issue......Why Shouldn't We Talk About It? Maybe David Is The One Who Needs to Grow Up
jpierce26: 308 days ago
Spoiled Brat
Areader: 308 days ago
If what we read here is to be true then Dan Harris was out of line with his questioning. What's confusing is why would Paris' publicist not have it on an agreement signed by both parties that ABC would not be allowed to show the unwanted footage.
wendy: 308 days ago
so many people are tired of her baby talk and pink. she's done nothing with her life. her "empire" is hiring people to do all the work and she puts her name on it., now if she started from the bottom and actually earned a name like martha stewart did that would be different, even her sister is making her own way. And I doubt that she made that much money on perfumes. I have no doubt she's talking with her people right now to "re-invent herself" she claims she did but she's exactly the same, exactly.
Love Star Wars: 308 days ago
She is about as real as the worn out characters on her show. Especially that dark haired one with the lines all over her forehead - "You are just an assistant, don't talk. You're just an assistant."
She lives in a garbage truck parking lot and dates the security guard at the gate.
Don't know her name but I HATE her.
Not A Paris fan: 308 days ago
Although I am not really a Pari******on Fan, it is people like the first poster (David Jong), that really sets the stage for stalking in our country. Yes there are probably many notable things Paris has done in her career and personal life since the stalking incident. However if everyone just skims over the fact that stalking is happening -- it will continue to happen. People with your mentality are the reason stalking victims must be seriously hurt or killed before anyone pays attention that stalkers are dangerous. Then you guys are the first to say why didn't anyone pay attention to the victim when they were complaining about the stalker. You can not have it both ways. Not to mention that stalking was the whole reason for the interview, therefore stalking should have remained the topic for the entire interview.
Larry Johnson: 308 days ago
WHO CARES!
amanda: 308 days ago
I take Paris' side on this, her and the reporter had an agreement and he broke it that was dishonest and disrespectful on his part. He owes her an apology for airing it even when he said it would be cut out. What a jerk!
james jackson: 308 days ago
never ever give an interview to a pint size 5'5 in heels man-wannabe . Little bitches like Dan Harris the Twelve (yes he is the XII in a long line of pint size morally corrupt napoleons) remind me of pocket size dogs that bark loud.
Alexander von Roon: 308 days ago
The reporter was out of line. It looked like he was just looking to create some not needed drama. Hos body language also makes it clear that he was just trying to get something on her rather than discuss some interesting topics.
Molly: 308 days ago
Paris has been around for along time she should know that there is alwasys a chance that whomever is interviewing her might take a shot at her. Her PR people should have her prepared in the event this should happen, especially since she obviouly can not think for herself. She could have answered his question what's the big deal. She could have said "I am just kidding started" or just let him ask what he wanted and answered him with confidence and an I dont care what you ask me attitude I can take it. Getting up and leaving just should she does not know how to handle herself and should really hire better PR people.
Emily: 308 days ago
I with Paris. Dan Harris is going to loose a lot of credibility if what this source says is true, and he deserves it. Good Morning America should apologize. Not only is what he asked mean, but it's ridiculous. She's making a ton of money on HER OWN so I would say that her moment is no where near passed.
Doug: 308 days ago
Paris, you always have been and always WILL be a vapid, spoiled brat. Even your Grandfather saw that hence why your inheritance was cut down...so suck it up, shut it and get on with it.
sam : 308 days ago
Sure he got some attention for it but he looks like a dumbass! Paris had way more class than he did . Celebs will just stop doing GMA because of the way they set them up ...