Blago Denied Reality Show Opp

The Blagojevich Circus had a tent taken down today as U.S. District Judge James Zagel told former governor Rod Blagojevich he would not be allowed to leave the country and travel to Costa Rica to participate in the reality show I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here. With the show paying $80,000 an episode, Blago told reporters before his hearing it was for the children: "I have to do it for my kids." Judge Zagel had other ideas, telling Blago, "I don't think this defendant in all honesty ... fully understands the position he finds himself in." Maybe Blago can sweet talk himself into a reality show a little closer to home; we've got plenty of suggestions. Our favorite update of Blago's court appearance today comes from the S-T's Natasha Korecki: "blago emerges from dunkin donuts. giant grin on face. pace bus almost runs over media." [Sun-Times]

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