Podcast Explores The “Troubled Teen Industry” And Is Based on Hilton’s and Other Survivors’ Experiences at Provo Canyon School, Utah.

Trapped in Treatment to Debut in 2022 

Burbank – October 25, 2021 – Paris Hilton, London Audio, iHeartMedia, with Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Telepictures are set to produce "Trapped In Treatment," a new iHeartRadio Original docu-style podcast series that will examine and expose the dark secrets and controversial practices of the “troubled teen industry”.

Beginning with Provo Canyon School, each season will focus on unmasking one youth treatment facility, through the experience and stories of its survivors and the traumatizing abuse at the hands of their captors.  Hilton has been at the forefront of creating legislation that regulates treatment centers for troubled teens in Utah after being mentally and physically abused at Provo Canyon School. "Trapped In Treatment" will debut in 2022.

“For 20 years, I lived silently with the memories, and the trauma, from my experience at Provo Canyon School. This past year, thousands of survivors like me have shared their stories, helping to bring into public view what so many of us have locked up. Provo Canyon School will not be able to hide behind the abuse they’ve caused survivors any longer. I am so proud to be producing 'Trapped in Treatment' and can’t wait to take you on this audio journey,” said Hilton.

Hosted by Caroline Cole and Rebecca Mellinger, "Trapped In Treatment" weaves together personal accounts with historical details and expert opinions to shine a light on what really happens at behavior modification centers and how this billion-dollar industry has flourished for so long.  Cole is an entrepreneur, activist and trauma-focused women’s transformation coach, who is also a survivor of a lock-down behavior modification facility, while Mellinger is Hilton's Impact Producer, who is working alongside Hilton to reform the "Troubled Teen Industry" through policy change, public awareness and mental health support.  

"Trapped In Treatment" marks iHeartMedia’s second podcast with Paris Hilton and London Audio. "Trapped In Treatment" will be distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network and will be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard next year.

About Paris Hilton

One of today’s most recognizable entrepreneurs and international influencers, Paris Hilton is a pioneer in reality television and an innovator in social media and celebrity branding.  Since starring in “The Simple Life,” Hilton has built a global empire as an influencer, DJ, designer, recording artist, philanthropist, host, actress, model and New York Times best-selling author.

Hilton debuted “This Is Paris,” her critically acclaimed YouTube Originals documentary on her life, which has garnered nearly 25 million views to date. Hilton has used her voice and dedicated her platform and resources to supporting Breaking Code Silence, the organization created to affect change in the industry, and eradicate the abuse of children in systemically abusive institutions. 

In 2021, Hilton partnered with iHeartRadio to launch her “This is Paris” podcast and will continue to expand podcast production through her company London Audio. In addition, Hilton launched her new production banner Slivington Manor Entertainment, which will develop long-form content for television, streaming services, and emerging platforms. She recently launched “Cooking With Paris” globally on Netflix and is currently in production on “Paris In Love” which will debut on Peacock later this year.

About London Audio

London Audio was founded in 2020, and is part of 11:11 Media, a multiplatform global media, brand and IP company formed by Bruce Gersh and Paris Hilton. In addition to "This is Paris" and the newly announced “Trapped in Treatment” series, London Audio will produce six additional podcasts for the iHeartRadio Podcast Network over the next three years.

About Warner Bros. Unscripted Television

Warner Bros. Unscripted Television is the leading unscripted studio in America, currently producing over 60 series and documentaries, totaling nearly 2,500 hours of programming annually across broadcast, cable, streaming, digital, first-run syndication and podcasts. Led by studio president Mike Darnell, the division is comprised of Warner Horizon, Shed Media and Telepictures and produces leading and award-winning series and franchises such as “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette,” “The Voice,” “Who Do You Think You Are,” “Friends: The Reunion,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” “Extra” and “The Real,” as well as “Family Game Fight,” “Home Sweet Home,” “The Real Housewives of New York City” and “The Bradshaw Bunch,” among others. Upcoming projects include “The Wheel,” “Paris in Love,” “True Story with Ed Helms and Randall Park,” “Finding Magic Mike” and the first television projects based on the world of Harry Potter to celebrate the franchise’s 20th anniversary.