NEW CONTESTANTS FROM "ROCK OF LOVE," "I LOVE NEW YORK," "FLAVOR OF LOVE" AND "REAL CHANCE OF LOVE" WILL COMPETE FOR COLD HARD CASH DURING VH1'S SECOND INSTALLMENT OF "I LOVE MONEY" PREMIERING ON MONDAY, JANUARY 26 AT 9:00 PM ET/PT

The Stakes Are Even Higher For These Reality TV Favorites When $250,000 Is Up for Grabs

Full Cast Details Including Select Photos From The Upcoming Season To Roll Out On The VH1.com Blog Beginning Today

NEW YORK, December 8, 2008 � More of America's favorite contestants from VH1's hit series "Rock of Love," "I Love New York," "Flavor of Love" and "Real Chance of Love" are set to star in the network's latest celebreality series, "I Love Money 2" premiering on Monday, January 26 at 9:00 PM.* Hosted by Craig J. Jackson, the 12-episode series will pit 17 new fan favorite contestants against one another for a chance to win a $250,000 grand prize.

Beginning today, Monday, December 8, VH1 will begin rolling-out specifics from "I Love Money" online on the VH1 Blog (Blog.VH1.com). Each day throughout the week the VH1 Blog will uncover the names of a few of the new cast members until all have been revealed. In addition, the Blog will also roll-out never-before-seen photos, biographies and even more exclusive details leading up to the premiere on Monday, January 26.

The new cast will travel to Mexico where they will participate in outrageous challenges to test their determination to get rich. For this group of men and women competing for a chance at love is nothing compared to competing for their true heart's desire, money.

Craig J. Jackson's hosting credits include "30 Seconds to Fame" and "The X Show." He was also recently seen in "John from Cincinnati."

VH1's "I Love Money" is created and executive produced by Mark Cronin and Cris Abrego for 51 Minds Entertainment, LLC. an Endemol Company, who also produce the record-breaking series "Rock of Love," "Flavor of Love," "Charm School," "I Love New York," "The Surreal Life" and "My Fair Brady." The production teams' programming launched VH1 into their highest ratings ever and their ratings continue to outperform their previous successes. Ben Samek and Matt Odgers also executive produce for the series and the company.

Jill Holmes, Kristen Kelly and Jeff Olde oversee the series for VH1.

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