The Hills producers say the show may return after the new season (which premieres April 6) even without Lauren Conrad, who's retiring from the series. But without Conrad and her friend Audrina Patridge in the cast, that may be pushing it.

Patridge and Survivor / The Apprentice guru Mark Burnett are pitching a new reality series starring Audrina, according to reports. It will focus on the next phase of her life - personally and professionally. Doesn't that sound riveting? Can you even contain yourself?

She would be the third Hills mainstay to move on (Whitney Port having secured her own show already with MTV's The City, which has been renewed for a second season).

Can Audrina hack it? Do these people need to stop spawning new shows? Follow the link to read more about Audrina Patridge and what her departure means for The Hills ...

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