Coyote Ugly Reality Drama Filmed in Denver

Thanks to a “news” tip from a new DCN reader, DCN has learned that Denver serves as the backdrop to the Country Music Channel’s hit reality show, “The Ultimate Coyote Ugly Search 3 in Denver.” The show, which was filmed in Denver in December and January, features 10 singing, dancing and emotional women vying for $50,000 and the last spot on the six-member traveling Coyote Ugly troupe.

After receiving the news tip, DCN set her DVR to tape the last several episodes. A Coyote crash course of sorts.

After a painful two viewing hours and some research on the show’s website, here’s what DCN was able to glean:

It’s really fun to see Denver serve as the backdrop to the show. The capital, downtown hot spots, and the Cherry Creek Dance studio were a few of the places DCN could make out. You also see Christmas lights and snow – a giveaway that the show was filmed in the dead of winter.

The show is pretty hysterical to watch. It reminds DCN much of ABC’s The Bachelor. But instead of doting over an egotistical male, the ladies work hard putting together cheesy and semi-sluty dance skits to impress Coyote Ugly owner and founder, “Lil” Lovell. And Lil isn’t shy about giving her opinion - plus, DCN thinks she has way too much time on her hands, as she scrutinizes all the competitions to a tee. (Pictured: Kelly Bentley, a Ugly contestant whose picture epitomizes the shows sex appeal).

The winner of this season’s Coyote Ugly competition will join the five other veteran Uglys, which includes a Denver native named Kalei. Way to represent, Denver!

The show premiered on March 7 and new episodes air on Friday nights. However, the episodes are re-run several times throughout the week, so you can easily catch up, as DCN did this weekend.

And finally, here’s some fun local trivia: DCN has learned that the personal trainer featured on the show is Denver’s own Keith Bailey (pictured left), who runs a personal training studio in Denver called RFA Studios (http://www.rfadenver.com/). Self-called “Official Ass Kicker,” Keith has had a few cameos in the episodes DCN drudged through, including making the primp ladies do push-ups in the snow. Now that’s entertainment – thanks Keith!

Thanks for the tip, ES!