CHRIS HANSEN REPORTS ON YOUNG MODELS WHO CLAIM THEY WERE VICTIMS OF A REALITY SHOW DISASTER � FRIDAY, MAY 2 ON 'DATELINE NBC' AT 9PM

NEW YORK � April 30, 2008 � When a group of young aspiring models signed up to compete in a modeling reality TV show in Texas they thought they were in for the best experience of their lives. However, after grueling physical challenges and what some say were questionable off-camera interactions with the show's host, the young models began to wonder if they had signed up for an elaborate reality show hoax.

On Friday, May 2 they speak out to "Dateline's" Chris Hansen about how their reality show dreams turned into a disaster after just a few weeks. The report also includes exclusive video from the cameraman on the production, who left after he says he was not paid. He tipped off "Dateline," having formerly been an NBC News freelance cameraman.

David Corvo is the executive producer of "Dateline NBC" (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET).