Exclusive | The real reason 'Simple Life' family 'refused' to film 'Encore' with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie

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• According to sources, Paris and Nicole wanted a hefty payday to do the 'Encore' reboot, but the network balked at their seven-figure demands, leading to a standoff that ultimately killed the project.
• Insiders claim the duo's rift from the 'Simple Life' days still runs deep, and they couldn't agree on creative control or even being in the same room together for the 'Encore' revival, forever dashing fans' hopes of a reunion.