If you love the contestant backstories on American Idol, there’s a new seres hitting the Interwebs that may interest you. On Tuesday, Simon Fuller, the creator of a little show called American Idol, debuted “If I Can Dream” on Hulu.com. Think of it as a mashup of Idol meets Big Brother. The show follows five young people — three actors, a musician, and a model — living under one roof and hoping for success in a city of Big Dreams; Hollywood. Their lives are followed not only on the weekly program, but by a daily live stream on ificandream.com as each struggles to accomplish their goals.
If you’re a junkie for celebrity dish, you’ll want to keep your eyes peeled for Miley Cyrus’ former flame, one is also featured in the podcast. Cyrus’ ex, singer/songwriter Justin Gaston, is the show’s fifth cast member. Here’s the trailer: