MTV APRIL HIGHLIGHTS
(April 4, 2012)

Programming Alert – April 4, 2012

MTV gives viewers shelter from April Showers, with premieres, finales, reunions and a special MTV unplugged treat.

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• The claws are bound to come out on THE CHALLENGE: BATTLE OF THE EXES REUNION on Wednesday, April 4 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
• Join MTV as MY SUPER SWEET 16 goes International in the second season of MY SUPER SWEET WORLD CLASS, Wednesday, April 11 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Talking about sex and love is not so terrifying after all – SAVAGE U premieres Wednesday, April 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
• Life can sometimes be cruel and tough but Chelsea won’t let that stand in the way of her dream CHELSEA SETTLES premieres on Wednesday, April 11 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• MTV gives viewers an all-access pass for a special MTV UNPLUGGED: FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE Tuesday, April 17 at 8:30 p.m. ET
• The crazy shenanigans of Rob and his crew wrap up for another season. ROB DYRDEK FANTASY FACTORY season finale airs Monday, April 23 at 10:30 p.m. ET
• The hilarious hijinks continue for Rob Dyrdek and his crew on the premiere of RIDICULOUSNESS on Monday, April 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
• There is nothing better than watching other people getting PRANKED. An all-new season premieres Monday, April 30 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• What really happens on campus streets? New episodes of CAMPUS PD air all month long, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. ET

THE CHALLENGE: BATTLE OF THE EXES REUNION
MTV Special - Wednesday, April 4 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
After a season of ups and downs, drama is bound to unfold as these former couples reunite once again and reminisce on their time on THE CHALLENGE: BATTLE OF THE EXES.

MY SUPER SWEET 16 WORLD CLASS
MTV Premiere - Wednesday, April 11 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
Out-of-this-world parties are not just for American teenagers anymore. From secret agent parties in the UK to a Viking-themed party in Norway, and with entrances ranging from helicopters to flying carpets, these are some of the biggest, most extravagant events anyone has ever seen. Get ready to party hard and run up the bill with another season of MY SUPER SWEET WORLD CLASS.

SAVAGE U
MTV Premiere - Wednesday, April 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Popular sexpert Dan Savage hits the road in this half hour travelogue to visit colleges across the U.S. and speak on dating, sex, and love. Accompanied by his producer Lauren, Dan offers sage advice in a way that is funny, direct, and authentic. Centered around Dan's signature Q&A and extended through street-side interventions and investigations, SAVAGE U opens a discussion typically held behind closed doors that should be heard by everyone.

CHELSEA SETTLES
MTV Premiere - Wednesday, April 11 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
CHELSEA SETTLES, MTV’s new docu-series, is the story of a 23-year-old woman with big dreams, high hopes, and great expectations – if only Chelsea’s body insecurities don’t prevent her from fulfilling the destiny she craves so much. Chelsea has longed for a career in fashion – but knows that few, if any, fashion marketers have a chance of reaching the pinnacle of their profession if they weigh over 320 pounds. MTV follows Chelsea as she makes the biggest transition of her life, adjusts to a dramatically different living situation, tries to jumpstart her career, finds new friends, searches for love, and oh yes, attempts to lose 150 pounds and build up her self-image along the way.

MTV UNPLUGGED: FLORENCE AND THE MACHINE
MTV Special - Tuesday, April 17 at 8:30 p.m. ET
MTV's acclaimed acoustic music series showcases the work of today's top artists and introduces the stars of tomorrow. For this edition of MTV UNPLUGGED, viewers get up close and personal with Florence and the Machine as they perform songs from their sophomore album Ceremonials and sit down for an intimate conversation.

ROB DYRDEK’S FANTASY FACTORY
MTV Finale - Monday, April 23 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
Rob Dyrdek is simply on another mind level, from inviting Johnny Knoxville and Chris Pontius (JACKASS) to train Drama in the fine art of getting "mowed down" by an angry bull, to becoming an ordained minister in order to marry his sister to her boyfriend, and creating Dyrdek Day -- an official Los Angeles City-certified holiday. Sadly this season comes to a close, but knowing Dyrdek he’s sure to have something up his sleeve for Season Five’s finale.

RIDICULOUSNESS
MTV Premiere - Monday, April 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Hosted by Rob Dyrdek, RIDICULOUSNESS takes the funniest amateur internet videos and builds them into an episode of edgy, funny, and most importantly, timeless television. Rob breaks down the hottest clips, laughing along with co-hosts Sterling "Steelo" Brim and Chanel West Coast (FANTASY FACTORY’s rapping receptionist). Shot on a studio set with an audience of fans and celebrity guests such as Johnny Knoxville (JACKASS, WILDBOYZ) Travis Pastrana (NITRO CIRCUS), and Christopher "Big Black" Boykin (ROB & BIG), RIDICULOUSNESS Season Two brings the best of the internet to MTV, taking the video clip show to the next level.

PRANKED
MTV Premiere - Monday, April 30 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
Season 4 of the prank-tacular show will sure leave people rolling on the floor laughing. The internet celebrities bring their humor to television as viewers watch homemade pranks that are engineered, execkuted and filmed by kids and normal everyday people, with no help from producers, professional editors or cameramen. When it comes to silly humour, MTV curates the best online pranks and couples it with the best comedic commentary.

CAMPUS PD
MTV New Episodes – Tuesdays at 7 p.m. ET/PT
CAMPUS PD takes viewers along for the ride with officers on duty on college campuses, giving viewers a first hand look at the crazy things that go on from policing parties to security issues. These men and women keep the peace when college life gets out of control.


Social Media Links
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Follow Campus PD on Twitter: @g4campuspd
Follow Rob Dyrdek on Twitter: @robdyrdek
Follow Chanel on Twitter: @chanelwestcoast
Follow Christopher Boykin on Twitter: @bigblack
Follow Drama on Twitter: @dramabeats
Follow Big Cat on Twitter: @_BIGCAT
Follow Sterling Brim on Twitter: @SteeloBrim
Follow Chelsea Settles on Twitter: @chelseasettles
Follow MTV Unplugged on Twitter: @mtvunplugged
Like Dan Savage’s Facebook Page: Dan Savage

About MTV
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Camila Ossa, Much MTV Group, 416.384.2594, camila.ossa@bellmedia.ca
Natalie Cole, Much MTV Group, 416.384.2140, natalie.cole@bellmedia.ca

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