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Have you seen VH1's "Saddle Ranch" TV show? Well, one of the stars is dishing some reality show secrets. Here's more from Nick Frank...
No doubt, if you’re an Old Town socialite, you’ve made a pit-stop at Saddle Ranch. Chances are, you’ve even taken your spin at the bull, or witnessed a beer-buzzed babe getting tossed off the mechanical animal. Well, turns out, the upscale country-meets-rock dive bar is the hot hub for the hit VH1 reality show fittingly named, Saddle Ranch. However, the series that just wrapped up season one, takes part at the Sunset Strip location, in the heart of Los Angeles.
“I thought I was known as the crazy party kid, but after watching the show, I realize I’m portrayed as the simple nice guy,” said Nick Frank, Saddle Ranch star.
Nick Frank is hoping nice guys finish last, especially if the VH1 show signs for a season two. He’s one of the Saddle Ranch servers starrring in the reality show that follows the bunch of bar workers, tracking their restaurant-related drama. The majority of the Saddle Ranch crew is trying to break into the Hollywood biz, so things can get quite interesting while the cameras are rolling.
“We all have big personalities, so there’s definitely a clash,” he said.
The group of guys and gals are constantly equipped with a microphone, as cameras catch their every move. For 26- year old Frank, things are fairly invasive, considering season one tracked his get-together and break-up with his now ex-girlfriend.
“After we broke up, we really weren’t gettting along, but now we’re being civil and keeping things professional.”
Frank grew up in Australia, but ditched things down under for Los Angeles. After spending a few years without a plan in la-la land, Frank moved to Fresno, California to get his college degree. He’s since moved back to LA, working at Saddle Ranch to pay the bills. However, he hopes to eventually own his own business.
“I really want a season two so things will really take off.”
Yep, Frank wants his posse to become the next Jersey Shore, and there’s definitely a chance of that happening. Many tweens and teens tuned in for round one of the VHI reality show, especially because there’s a star-factor.
“Saddle Ranch is the neighborhood bar for many celebriities.”
Celebs like Paris Hilton, Victoria Beckham, and a number of famed DJs frequent the club, in fact, Frank once got a $600 tip from A-Kon and his clan.
“That was a really good night.”
No kidding.
For now, Frank is living the somewhat single life—rumor has it he’s dating Jersey Shore star Angelina Pivarnick. However, he wouldn’t confirm things other than the duo are taking things slow.
But if you’re interested in stealing his heart, head to Vegas August 27th. Frank and other cast members are hosting a huge cheaterville.com promo event at the Gold Boutique Nightclub and Lounge that evening, and it’s open to the public.
"It will be a lot of fun.”
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