I don’t think about Pete Rose all that often. Back in April of 2011, when he turned 70, I found myself getting soft on the guy and thinking he should be let into the Baseball Hall of Fame. I still feel that way but pretty much after writing that blog post, I forgot all about Pete.
Now I turn around and find out that Pete has remarried. Maybe this is old news to most of you, but not to me. He married an ex-Playboy model named Kiana Kim who is much younger than 71-year-old Pete. Why would he marry an ex-Playboy model? I know—stupid question.
Pete and Kiana have now been contracted to have their own reality show on TLC. This will be about blending their two families, will include a road trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and will also address Kiana’s breast reduction surgery.
I’m not sure what to make of any of this. Apparently, this is Pete’s reality and along with his wife, he’s going to be sharing it with us.
TLC has given the green light to five episodes. That’s not much of a commitment and I can’t help but wonder if the network thinks that many viewers simply won’t be interested in this. Therefore I have to ask the question. . . are you?
(Photo from athleteswives.com)
Great baseball player, that’s what I want to remember, not some reality TV show.
This doesn’t sound like a reality show. It sounds more like a horrible, situation comedy.
If the network though there was no interest, they wouldn’t have committed to ANY shows.
When you take baseball away from Pete Rose, what you have left is a train wreck of a life. Reading the description of this “show” made me depressed.
I would rather watch paint dry.
I love older guys like Pete!
Move the location of the show to Price Hill and I’ll watch.
Is it just me or does Pete’s wife look plastic? I think she’s had more done on her than just her breasts.
Rose should take bets on this show going away quickly.
Not interested. Pete, god bless him always comes off as shady. Reading his autobio a few years back made me feel like I had to take a shower. Now this nonsense.
In a recent interview, Pete said that some people in Vegas have nicknamed him and Kiana “Hits & Tits.” You can take the boy out of Price Hill, but….
It’s sad. That’s the only thing that comes to mind here.
The next time I want to see Pete Rose is on an interview show talking about how great it was to finally get into the Baseball hall of fame.
I’m one of those who feel bad for Pete Rose. Despite a personal life that has been crazy, the one thing that is not crazy is his love for baseball. He so desperately wants to be back in and to coach a team. I can’t think of anybody any better than doing this than Pete Rose. I mean enough is enough. Why does he have to be the example? He didn’t do drugs, didn’t do steroids and didn’t do jack shit compared to others who got second chances. Jesus Christ, the man is 71 years old. Give him his due and let him back in baseball.
Stan, totally what you said. Baseball has two sets of rules and it is bullshit.