Rep Denies Jon Gosselin’s Alleged Outrageous Appearance Fee

Tags:

Jon Gosselin,TLC,Paris Hilton,Kim Kardashian,Parenthood,Reality TV,Jon & Kate Plus Eight,TV

enlarge

1/6

Getty Images
Jon Gosselin smiles while hosting a pool party at Wet Republic at the MGMG Grand in Las Vegas on August 29, 2009
Getty Premium
Jon Gosselin and Hailey Glassman arrive at the Oak Room by carriage on October 17, 2009 in New York City
Getty Premium
Jon Gosselin and Hailey Glassman arrive at the Oak Room by carriage on October 17, 2009 in New York City
Getty Images
Jon Gosselin brings his daughters a misspelled birthday cake in New York City on October 08, 2009
Getty Images
Jon Gosselin visits the Susquehanna Bank on October 08, 2009 in Reading, PA
Getty Images
Jon Gosselin with cigarette in hand, is seen leaving his Manhattan apartment to pick up his daughters in New York City on October 08, 2009 – it’s the older twins’ birthday weekend.

hottest galleries

more galleries

FIRST PUBLISHED: October 21, 2009 9:26 AM EDT
LAST UPDATED: October 21, 2009 2:26 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Is Jon Gosselin in the league of Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian?

Now that Jon Gosselin’s TLC show, “Jon & Kate Plus Eight,” is in limbo, the reality star dad is hopping to earn some cash making appearances – and he’s asking for $10,000 - $12,000 for his time.

In news first reported by TMZ, a DJ for Tampa’s 93.3 FLZ MJ Morning Show told Access Hollywood that they contacted Jon’s rep in hopes of getting the headline-making dad to guest co-host the radio show for one morning.

The radio station claims they offered Jon first-class airfare, limo service and first-class hotel accommodations – but he wanted more.

MJ Morning Show co-host “Hurricane” told Access they initially only offered Jon two gift cards to Applebee’s, but he wouldn’t bite.

According to the DJ, a rep for Jon requested an “appearance fee … in the 10-12K range,” and said the Octo-dad was well worth the money.

”[Jon’s] name and appearance on your show will instantly draw press … and will be a high point for the show,” Jon’s rep allegedly told the radio station, adding that he’s, “quite funny, sharp witted and interesting.”

The Tampa radio host said he “fell out of his chair” when he heard Jon’s alleged lofty demands.

But Octo-dad could still be a morning show DJ for one day. According to “Hurricane.” his appearance is not out of the question and that everything was “still on the table,” noting that it would depend if the station could come up with the money or if Jon would lower his asking price. “Hurricane” also said they are still deciding if Jon is worth that kind of cash.

When contacted by Access Hollywood, a rep for Jon denied making the lofty demands, saying, “Not true, radio looking for press off Jon. We turned them down”

Keep your Access to everything in Hollywood! Breaking news and personal commentary from Nancy, Billy, Tony, Shaun, Maria & all of our producers! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter now!