When the reality television show The Girls Next Door premiered on E! back in August 2005, no one could predict the success it would have. The show, which followed the lives of Hough Hefner's girlfriends Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt, and Kendra Wilkinson who all lived with him at the Playboy Mansion, has certainly become an OG when it comes to reality television.
Today, we're taking a look at just what Holly, Bridget, and Kendra have been up to since they said goodbye to The Girls Next Door. From starting their own reality television shows to releasing books — keep on scrolling to see what the ladies have done since 2009!
10 After Season Five Of 'The Girls Next Door' Holly, Bridget, And Kendra All Ended Their Relationships With Hough Hefner
Even though the reality television stars have ended their romantic relationship with Hugh Hefner all three of them were actually still committed to a sixth season contractually. However, the focus of the show shifted to Hughes' new girlfriends at the time — Kristina and Karissa Shannon, and Crystal Harris. With that, Holly Bridget, and Kendra got to say goodbye to The Girls Next Door and pursue other projects.
9 In 2009 Holly's Own Reality Television Show 'Holly's World' Premiered
On December 6, 2009, Holly Madison's own reality television show titled Holly's World premiered on E! The show ran for two seasons and it followed Holly as she left Los Angeles Angeles for a career in Las Vegas as a lead dancer in a peep show. Holly's World — which was a spin-off of The Girls Next Door — aired until April 2011.
8 That Same Year Bridget Became The Host Of The Show 'Bridget's Sexiest Beaches'
After leaving The Girls Next Door and Hough Hefner, Bridget started hosting her own show on the Travel Channel titled Bridget's Sexiest Beaches.
Unfortunately, the show — which debuted on March 12, 2009 —ended only after one season. In the short-lived show, Bridget was followed around as she was traveling to various tropical destinations and experiencing their luxurious beach life.
7 And Kendra Debuted Her Self-Titled Reality Television Show
Holly and Bridget were certainly not the only ones who pursued a solo career in television as Kendra also kicked off her very own reality television show on E!. The show was called Kendra and it premiered in June 2009. Kendra followed the star's life after saying goodbye to the Playboy Mansion and starting a life with her at-the-time husband Hank Baskett. The reality television show ran for four seasons after which it was canceled because Kendra and E! parted ways.
6 In 2012, Kendra Parted Ways With E! And Premiered Her New Reality Television Show 'Kendra on Top'
In 2012 Kendra's second reality television show titled Kendra on Top premiered on WE tv. The show followed Kendra Wilkinson as she balanced motherhood with her business career — and it surprisingly ran for a total of six seasons. In 2017 the show concluded, and with that Kendra definitely became the most successful former The Girls Next Door star when it comes to reality television.
5 For Almost Four Years Holly Starred In The Burlesque Show 'Peepshow' At Planet Hollywood
In 2009, right after leaving The Girls Next Door, Holly Madison starred in the burlesque show Peepshow at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. While she was initially signed for a three-month contract,t the show was so successful that she ended up doing it for much longer. Holly starred as both Bo Peep and Goldilocks for almost four years but in 2012 she had to leave the show due to her pregnancy.
4 And She Got Married And Divorced From Businessman Pasquale Rotella With Whom She Has Two Children
When it comes to Holly's private life, in 2011 she started dating businessman Pasquale Rotella — and a year later they announced they are expecting their first child together.
In March 2013, Holly gave birth to their daughter, and that September the couple got married at Disneyland. In August 2016, Holly gave birth to their second child, a son. Unfortunately, in 2018, the couple announced their separation, and in February 2019 their divorce was finalized.
3 Bridget Is Engaged To Director Nicholas Carpenter
When it comes to Bridget Marquardt's personal life, she tends to be a little more private about it. In late 2008 Bridget began dating director Nicholas Carpenter and soon after they started living together in a house in Sherman Oaks. After seven years of dating, in 2015 the couple got engaged — however, they are yet to get married!
2 Kendra Got Married And Divorced From Former Professional Football Player Hank Baskett With Whom She Has Two Children
Kendra's personal life has certainly been in the spotlight the most as it's been a big part of her reality television shows. In June 2009 Kendra got married to former professional football player Hank Baskett. Together, the couple have two children — a son born in 2009 and a daughter born in 2014. Unfortunately, in April 2018, Kendra filed for divorce from Hank.
1 And Lastly, Holly Madison Released Two Books
Finally, wrapping the list up is the fact that Holly Madison has released two very successful books. Her first book titled Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny was released in July 2015 and it gave an insight into her early life as well as her life as the main girlfriend Hough Hefner. In May 2016, Holly released her second book titled The Vegas Diaries: Romance, Rolling the Dice, and the Road to Reinvention which detailed her career and life in Las Vegas.
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