Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari

The Hills: It's On Bitch (Season 5, Episode 11)

Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari

Show Notes

Here we go with my first real episode of The Hills! From my “fake” Malibu house to the man-eater reputation, my relationship with Brody, and the producers’ plan for my so-called “character,” I’m breaking down what was real, what was fake, and what got way out of hand. Including that infamous London Hotel fight — how it escalated, why I still stand by it, and what no one saw coming. The tabloids, the pressure, the Justin Bobby storyline… this is where it all began.

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