KISS - STANLEY SHOOTS DOWN KISS REALITY SHOW RUMOURS

LATEST: KISS frontman PAUL STANLEY has dismissed rumours the band are launching a TV talent show to replace themselves - insisting any new members found will be added to the current line-up.
The Detroit Rock City hitmakers have long been rumoured to be planning a reality series to scout new members in a bid to keep the legendary group running long after its original stars Stanley and Gene Simmons retire.
The band's manger, Doc MCGhee, reportedly confirmed the speculation last week (begs02Jun08) - saying, "We're pretty close to getting it done - about finding the four new members of KISS."
But while Stanley admits they are in talks to film a TV programme, he insists the band's current line-up will not be replaced - as they plan on performing together long after the end of their current world tour.
In a statement posted on the band's official website, Stanley says, "A KISS clone reality show? First of all, contrary to what was said by anyone, there is no signed deal. Secondly, if we were to do a 'KISS II,' and I don't rule that out, it would be in addition to, and never in place of, KISS.
"We are in the middle of our biggest and most successful tour of Europe ever, playing to over a half million people, and neither KISS or I have any plans to stop afterwards!"