Reality TV star to become Air NZ hostess

Reuters

ACTING UP: Comedian Kathy Griffin will star as an Air NZ air hostess in the new season of her reality TV show.

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Comedian Kathy Griffin will start a fourth season of her critically acclaimed reality show My Life on the D-List with a stint as an Air New Zealand hostess.

The third season of the show won an Emmy Award in 2007 for outstanding reality program – a victory that stirred up controversy when the acid-tongued Griffin told Jesus to "suck it" in her acceptance speech.

US pay TV network Bravo programming chief Frances Berwick praised Griffin, saying she has a knack for capturing "the pulse of pop culture".

My Life on the D-List follows Griffin's shameless attempts to elevate her star status to A-List with the assistance of her ever-present assistant Jessica.

According to Variety the one-hour show will return to US screens later in 2008. The fourth season will document Griffin's work as a hostess on an Air New Zealand "pink flight" jetting into Sydney for the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Air New Zealand is delving into the gay and lesbian market with a special themed flight from San Francisco on February 26 which will feature drag queens, pink cocktails and a cabaret performed by the flight crew.

Passengers will pay an average of $US1000 ($NZ1423) for the round trip.

Griffin's reality TV series has previously tackled some very serious material, including Griffin's visit to Iraq, her divorce, and the death of her father John.  

-NZPA