Ian Ziering Wants Price Is Right Gig; Steines, Newton Are Finalists

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According to the New York Daily News, 90210/Dancing with the Stars alum Ian Ziering has gotten a callback from The Price Is Right, where he is among the crop of possibles to follow in Bob Barker's shoes. "He was all jittery" upon hearing the good news, a source tells the tab. "He really, really wants it."

The New York Post, meanwhile, hears that ET's Mark Steines and Todd Newton, who have long been in this seemingly endless race, are the two final frontrunners.

It may all come down to whether Nat at the Peach Pit gives Ian a good reference.

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Matt Webb Mitovich

Jul 12, 2007 9:39 AM

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I think he'd be a good fit. He's very charismatic. He's a lot better than most others I've heard are interested!!!
Posted by Mannie_Annie Jul 12, 2007 10:27 AM Report Abuse

I agree, Mannie_Annie, Ian would be perfect and I would watch the show.
Posted by jerri36 Jul 12, 2007 10:31 AM Report Abuse

I totally agree with both of you. I think he would be a good fit. He could bring a new level of excitement, and a newer audience too. It would be nice to see him hosting such a fun show.
Posted by mnb26 Jul 12, 2007 11:07 AM Report Abuse

This is kind of ironic...wasn't he married (divorced now) to one of the "Price is Right" girls??
Posted by SportsNut Jul 12, 2007 11:49 AM Report Abuse

And maybe Luke Perry could be the new announcer replacing Rod Roddy. And how about Shannen Doherty, Gabrielle Carteris and Tori Spelling as the new models?
Posted by Buffy Freak Jul 12, 2007 11:59 AM Report Abuse

Might be good for Ian---don't know why, but always liked him but don't think he can act. He does have experience--I seem to remember a call for some B*tchs on his old show to be spayed or neutered...">
Posted by Mr. Furley Jul 12, 2007 12:05 PM Report Abuse

I think Ian would be a good fit too. I might even tape it to see him. My dad thinks carson daly pr wayne brady would be good.
Posted by Leah Jul 12, 2007 12:11 PM Report Abuse

Oh WOW, I think he'd be a GREAT choice. Something about his smile and that little light in his eyes and given he wants to do it so badly that would surely show through I hope he gets it and i hope they make him keep the mic with the loooooooooooong cord attached. priceless
Posted by Sonnet53 Jul 12, 2007 12:56 PM Report Abuse

What a perfect choice. I wouldn't have thought of it. Since DWTS he should have new interest from people.
Posted by marcilynnj Jul 12, 2007 1:20 PM Report Abuse

Sportsnut, I don't think Ian's ex a Price is Right girl, but I know she was a Playboy model.
Posted by jerri36 Jul 12, 2007 1:26 PM Report Abuse

while he is certainly not my first choice, or tenth even, he is far better than the last crop of options. George Hamilton would have killed that show for me!
Posted by dearsally Jul 12, 2007 1:34 PM Report Abuse

while he is certainly not my first choice, or tenth even, he is far better than the last crop of options. George Hamilton would have killed that show for me! Posted by dearsally so who is your first choice?
Posted by Leah Jul 12, 2007 1:38 PM Report Abuse

Honestly, I don't know. It's hard to fill those shoes. I don't know who - but Steve Saunders is only eh in my book. I think he just can't be anyone else to me. He did come across as very likeable on DWTS, so he could grow on me if I could get past the whole Peach Pit After Dark thing.
Posted by dearsally Jul 12, 2007 1:44 PM Report Abuse

My first choice was Todd Newton. Definitely not George Hamilton. (Sorry George.) If someone from DWTS is gonna get it, let's hope it is Ian. He would be a great host. And, yes, his ex was a TPIS girl.
Posted by bantling14 Jul 12, 2007 1:46 PM Report Abuse

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