14 DAY TRIAL // Chelsea Handler is preparing for the launch of a new comedy series on NBC, “Are You There Vodka, It’s Me Chelsea,” but the project is already having problems. Afraid it might fail, the comedienne turned to friend Jennifer Aniston for help – and was bluntly turned down.
A new report in The Nation Enquirer (story via here) claims Handler is so afraid her new show might bite the dust even before it’s on air that she’s asked Aniston to help her out, even though she doesn’t normally mix business with pleasure.
Handler believed Jen could lend her some of the magic that made “Friends” such a hit show and, clearly, she wasn’t expecting “no” for an answer – which is what she got.
“Desperate to save her problem-plagued pending NBC sitcom… after three actors were fired before it’s even aired – E! talk show Chelsea Handler’s begging BFF Jennifer Aniston to help revive her sagging show with a sprinkle of the magic sitcom dust that made ‘Friends’ a smash!” the tabloid writes.
So, she asked Aniston for a piece of advice and, if possible, a cameo on the first season.
“There are rumblings that the show’s doomed, but Chelsea’s determined to save it – and save face. She’s invited sitcom expert Jen to her LA home to brainstorm ideas with writers and producers,” an unnamed but reliable source reveals for the publication.
Aniston agreed to meet with Chelsea and talk about the project, but she wouldn’t even hear her out about the cameo, the insider goes on to say.
“She’s even gotten her to read script and provide feedback. Jen can’t say no to a friend in need – but flatly drew the line when Chelsea asked her to make a few cameo appearances on the first season,” the spy explains.
“Jen told Chelsea she’s won’t do TV unless it’s her own project,” the source further says.
If true, it looks like Chelsea is forced to find someone else to cameo on the show to boost interest in it.