''Charm School'' is a reality television series airing on VH1; it is a

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of ''

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'' created by executive producers

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and

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. The first season, called '' Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School'', is hosted by comedian

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and features thirteen contestants from the first two seasons of ''Flavor of Love''. The second season, called '' Rock of Love: Charm School'', is hosted by Sharon Osbourne and features fourteen contestants from the first two seasons of ''

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''. The third season, called ''

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'', is hosted by

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and features contestants from ''

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''. The show ostensibly acts as a finishing school for its contestants that helps develop proper etiquette. Season 1 offered a prize of $50,000, while Seasons 2 and 3 doubled the amount to $100,000. All three seasons offered the title of "Charm School Queen."

Series overview

''Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School''

'' Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School'' was hosted by comedian

and featured 13 contestants from the first two seasons of ''Flavor of Love'', who were assigned the challenge of developing proper etiquette in a competition for $50,000 and the title of "Charm School Queen." Mo'Nique was assisted by talent agency president Keith Lewis and magazine beauty director Mikki Taylor. The series first aired weekly from April 15, 2007 to July 8, 2007.

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was ultimately named "Charm School Queen" and was awarded the $50,000.

''Rock of Love: Charm School''

'' Rock of Love: Charm School'' was hosted by Sharon Osbourne and featured 14 contestants from the first two seasons of ''Rock of Love'', who were assigned the challenge of developing proper etiquette in a competition for $100,000 and the title of "Charm School Queen." The series premiered on October 12, 2008, and the finale was aired on December 21, 2008. Brandi Mahon was ultimately named "Charm School Queen" and was awarded the $100,000.

''Charm School with Ricki Lake''

'' is hosted by

and features 14 contestants from ''

'' and ''

'', who learn self-improvement through selfless acts and charity work. The headmistress, Ricki Lake, is assisted by deans Alani "La La" Vazquez and

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.http://blog.vh1.com/2009-04-09/charm-school-with-ricki-lake-cast-reveal-peep-the-full-cast/ The series premiered on May 11, 2009, and the finale was aired on July 27, 2009. Ebony "Risky" Jones was ultimately named "Charm School Queen" and was awarded the $100,000.

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