8:34pm UK, Wednesday November 05, 2003

Reality TV has crossed another boundary with the search for a porn star launched in the US.

Twenty eight women will compete to win a one year contract with an adult video distributor and a cash prize of more than £60,000.

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Host: Political wannabe Mary Carey

Mary Carey, the porn star who challenged Arnold Schwarzenegger in the recent race for California Governor, will host the programme alongside two other actresses.

Silhouette Productions said it would shoot seven one-hour shows, which will be broadcast on pay-per-view channels in January.

The company said in each episode four women would be invited to a house in Los Angeles for filming, photo shoots and interviews.

Viewers will be able to vote for their favourite contestants at the show's web site and eight finalists will be picked for the last show.

Silhouette Productions promised "uninhibited nudity and sizzling sexuality".