The Hills season four is heading to our small screens soon - and in fact has already started in the US.
\r\nBut if you've forgotten the twists and turns or have never seen it before (sacrilege) then come catch up with us.
\r\nLauren Conrad heads the way into the premiere of season four of our fave US reality show The Hills.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Lauren-Conrad-0808.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Lauren Conrad 08.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
... Sans bra it appears.
The show follows the life of Lauren and her mates (or former friends in the case of Heidi Montag) as they go about their glam lives in Los Angeles - a kind of real-life version of Gossip Girl, but in Los Angeles rather than New York.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Lauren-Conrad-0808-1.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Lauren Conrad "},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are the show's numero uno couple at the moment.
At one point Heidi was Lauren's BFF, but the two are no longer pals, after Heidi and Spencer spread false rumours about Lauren starring in a sex tape.
Needless to say, that didn't go down too well with Ms Conrad, and the two fell out from that point on...<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Heidi-Montag-and-Spencer-Pratt-0808.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt 08.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Last time we saw Spencer, he had tracked down Heidi in Las Vegas and persuaded her to jack in her high-flying job with a swanky events firm - so that she could spend all her time and attention on him.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Spencer-Pratt-0808.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Spencer Pratt 08.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
But will she regret her rash decision in sacrificing all for love?<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Heidi-Montag-0808.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Heidi Montag"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Another familiar face on the show is Audrina Patridge - she's another who shuns a bra.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Audrina-Partridge-0808-1.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Audrina Partridge"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Although that doesn't stop her having a fumble when the mood takes her.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Audrina-Partridge-0808-3.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Audrina Partridge "},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Season four, which has already kicked off in the States, follows Audrina's struggle to get on with fellow flatmate Lauren Bosworth or \"Lo\".
Lauren, also living in the apartment, finds herself stuck in the middle of Lo and Audrina, who are both close friends of hers.
\r\n... By the looks of things it seems that Audrina is going to move out after looking for new apartments.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Audrina-Partridge-0808-2.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Audrina Partridge"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
But what will happen as far as men are concerned in Audrina's rather complex love-life?
We'll have to wait and see...<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Audrina-Partridge-0808.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Audrina Partridge"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
The Hills peeps gather round to watch clips of the show.
Bet Lauren's chuffed by her face on the giant screen - not that she won't be used to it by now.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/The-Hills-0808.jpg","width":385,"height":420,"alt":"The Hills 08.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
The premise of The Hills is the \"drama\" - i.e. the politics, relationships and overall happenings of Lauren's life - as well as the other people who happen to fall into it.
On the left here is Lauren's work colleague Whitney Port, and on the right Spencer's sister Stephanie Pratt.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Stephanie-Pratt-Whitney-Port-and-Lauren-Conrad-0608.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Stephanie Pratt, Whitney Port, and Lauren Conrad 06.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Here's Stephanie with American designer Nick Verreos - he appeared briefly in The Hills as a teacher to Stephanie and Lauren on their college fashion course.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Stephanie-Pratt-and-Nick-Verreos-0608.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Stephanie Pratt and Nick Verreos 06.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Funnily enough, Stephanie Pratt met Lauren by chance, when the two studied together in the same class.
Given the huge falling out Lauren had had with Steph's brother Spencer and his girlfriend Heidi, Lauren at first gave Stephanie a wide berth - but the two later decided to be pals after all.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Stephanie-Pratt-0708.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Stephanie Pratt 07.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Lauren, Lo and Audrina toast their new domestic arrangement of living together - although, as is revealed in later episodes, Lo and Audrina just can't seem to get along.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Lauren-Conrad-Lauren-Bosworth-Audrina-Patridge-0708.jpg","width":385,"height":420,"alt":"Lauren Conrad, Lauren Bosworth, Audrina Patridge 07.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Lauren cosies up with her now ex-boyf Brody Jenner, Brody's mate Frankie Delgado and Lo.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Lauren-Conrad-Brody-Jenner-Frankie-Delgado-and-Lauren-Bosworth-0408.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Lauren Conrad, Brody Jenner, Frankie Delgado and Lauren Bosworth 04.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
As the protagonist of the show, Lauren's quite a sorted kinda chick - she's very dedicated to her career.
From landing an intern position at Teen Vogue in series one of The Hills, she's gone onto launch her own fashion line, The Lauren Conrad Collection.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Lauren-Conrad-0808-2.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Lauren Conrad 08.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
But inevitably, life has gotten in the way of Lauren's ambitions and, as befits someone who stars in their own reality TV show, she's had her fair share of personal dramas.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Lauren-Conrad-0708.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Lauren Conrad 07.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
It also goes without saying that Lauren comes from a pretty privileged background - think a modern day, but much less spoilt, version of Cher in Clueless.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Lauren-Conrad-0408.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Lauren Conrad 04.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
No matter what, Lauren's wardrobe is always tip-top and her social life filled with bright 'n' beautiful pals.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Lauren-Conrad-0308.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Lauren Conrad 03.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
The two Laurens cosy up - Lauren Bosworth is a friend of Lauren's from her home - and also the title of her first reality TV series - Laguna Beach.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Lauren-Bosworth-and-Lauren-Conrad-0808.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Lauren Bosworth and Lauren Conrad 08.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
The two mates don't mind getting physical, especially by way of some watersports.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Lauren-Bosworth-and-Lauren-Conrad-0708.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Lauren Bosworth and Lauren Conrad 07.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Lauren's not shy in getting her bod out on the programme - but then toned and slick as it is, we don't blame her for wanting to show it off.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Lauren-Conrad-0707.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Lauren Conrad 07.07"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Compared to Lauren Conrad, Heidi's quite a bit more extrovert and playful - especially when it comes to her fella Spencer.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Heidi-Montag-and-Spencer-Pratt-0808-1.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt 08.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
The two have split up a couple of times over the course of the last three series - with Heidi at one point famously taking a \"relationship vacation\" from her man.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Heidi-Montag-and-Spencer-Pratt-0708.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt 07.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
But basically, they just can't seem to stay apart - even if they know they're not perfect for one another.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Heidi-Montag-and-Spencer-Pratt-408.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt 4.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Personally, we're not a fan of Spencer's, and can't believe he eventually demanded that Heidi drop her job - giving her an ultimatum between her career or him.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Heidi-Montag-and-Spencer-Pratt-0408.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt 04.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
No doubt Heidi's mum, Marlene here, would not be impressed that her daughter chose to sack in her job - especially as Spencer spends his time mostly lying about at home, so he's not exactly the most productive of potential son-in-laws.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Heidi-Montag-and-her-mother-Darlene-0808.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Heidi Montag and her mother Darlene 08.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Frankie Delgado and Brody Jenner flaunt their rather chunky bods for a game of volleyball on the beach.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Frankie-Delgado-and-Brody-Jenner-0308.jpg","width":385,"height":420,"alt":"Frankie Delgado and Brody Jenner 03.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Before he dated Lauren, Brody used to see Kristin Cavallari, as pictured on the right here with Frankie in the middle.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Brody-Jenner-Frankie-Delgado-Kristin-Cavallari-0308.jpg","width":385,"height":420,"alt":"Brody Jenner, Frankie Delgado, Kristin Cavallari 03.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Brody and Frankie are the closest of pals on the show - partners in crime, if you like.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Brody-Jenner-and-Frankie-Delgado-0608.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Brody Jenner and Frankie Delgado 06.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
So let's remind ourselves of Audrina again.
Audrina used to work as a receptionist for a movie company, and was Lauren's first friend on arrival in Los Angeles in season one of The Hills.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Audrina-Patridge-0508.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Audrina Patridge 05.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
She's now taken over from Heidi Montag as Lauren's best friend and room-mate in the show.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Audrina-Patridge-0408.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Audrina Patridge 04.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Audrina's quite different from most of the ladies on The Hills, in that she's quieter and generally more reserved.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Audrina-Patridge-0308.jpg","width":320,"height":540,"alt":"Audrina Patridge 03.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
She still enjoys getting on her glad rags and hitting the town with fellow glitzy gals Lauren and Whitney though.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Audrina-Patridge-Whitney-Port-and-Lauren-Conrad-0407.jpg","width":385,"height":420,"alt":"Audrina Patridge, Whitney Port and Lauren Conrad 04.07"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Like Audrina, Whitney has been in The Hills from the very beginning - she was an intern at Teen Vogue at the same time as Lauren, and the two struck up a long-lasting palship.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Whitney-Port-0308.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Whitney Port 03.08"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
Here Lauren is with Jason Wahler - one of her early boyfs in The Hills.
Lauren gave up an opportunity to spend summer in Paris working with Teen Vogue so that she could be with Jason, at the end of season one.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Jason-Wahler-and-Lauren-Conrad-0706.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Jason Wahler and Lauren Conrad 07.06"},{"captionHeading":"The Hills: The Story So Far","caption":"
And although Lauren has known Jason since her days in Laguna Beach - he followed her to Los Angeles to be with her - their relationship eventually hit the rocks. Boo.
But what does life have in store for Lauren in season four of The Hills? It's out in the UK on MTV this October, so get your Sky+ prepared.<\/p>","url":"2008/8/20/Jason-Wahler-and-Lauren-Conrad-706.jpg","width":385,"height":540,"alt":"Jason Wahler and Lauren Conrad 7.06"}];