VH1 has announced that the reality show 'Celebrity Rehab' will return in October for a second season. The show follows a group of celebrities attempting to recover from addictions through a 21-day intensive program led by Dr. Drew Pinsky and his staff.
"Over the course of the first season we were inundated with positive feedback about the series from our viewers and those in the rehab community," Jeff Olde, executive vice president of original programming and production for VH1, said in a statement. "Dr. Drew is a powerful, positive force for those seeking recovery."
The celebrities will also have a mentor in actor Gary Busey, who shares his experience with cocaine addiction.
Season 2 contestants include:
Steven Adler (former Guns 'n' Roses drummer)
Jeff Conaway (actor; left first season before filming was complete)
Rodney King (police brutality victim)
Tawney Kitaen (actress)
Nikki McKibbin (former 'American Idol' contestant)
Amber Smith (model/actress)
Sean Stewart (Rod Stewart's son)
