A/N: You are probably wondering...what is this? Well...it's an au...about the ot/eu characters except it's on a gameshow..yeah..it's weird. Will you enjoy it? Possibly.

Chapter One: The Cast

"Are we on yet?" Lando Calrissian asked, impatient. He was a huge celebrity, known for his frequent appearances on reality shows. This was simply another gig for him, a chance to win money and fans. He adjusted his cape, the capes were an extent of his character, another reason he was unique. "In 15." a member of the stage crew yelled back at him.

Mara Jade hated the idea of a month or more, stuck in a house with total strangers. But she also hated working another day as a prison guard. The dark halls and constant violence were wearing on her body and mind. She needed a break, and maybe enough money to push her into a new career, a new life. When her friend had jokingly suggested she sign up for the galaxy's most popular reality show, she took it seriously. Now here she was, backstage, ready to be on cameras for the galaxy to see.

Luke Skywalker was bubbling with joy, practically radiating sunshine. The crew all loved him, and he was taken special care of. In his poncho made by his uncle and aunt he was excited to be on tv. Luke wanted to bring in money and security for his family, the older his uncle and aunt became, the harder farm work was on them. The money would be able to cover his dream of going to a flight academy as well. As the clock ticked down until the game began, Luke felt himself smiling from ear to ear. It was go time.

Han Solo had lived his life as a very solitary man. Except, for his copilot, Chewbacca. His ship constantly needed repairs and he was always paying off one debt or another. When he traveled to a planet and learned a casting call was being held for a reality show he entered as a joke. He didn't expect to be accepted, and to be told he could win such a large cash prize. Now with Chewie cheering him on from someplace or another, he was determined to be ruthless and win as much money as possible with his charisma.

If Wedge Antilles was being honest, he was really hoping for a romance. He saw people meet and form lasting romantic relationships all the time on these shows. So why couldn't he? Wedge had been so busy with flying and enjoying his bachelorhood. He used to lavish in being single but now he felt lonely. Wedge was coming for romance. And maybe he would even give up the money for it, too.

Leia Organa was already strategizing for her whole game. Make bonds, win challenges, have no mercy. And of course, she shouldn't reveal her big secret, that she was a princess. Leia was in it to win it, and knew the money would be a huge advantage to her people, recently displaced from their planet. She had her whole country cheering for her. She couldn't let them down now.

"And five, four, three two, one!" The lights suddenly brightened in the studio and a very excited panel of judges faced the cameras. "I'm Obi Wan, and these are my co-hosts, C3PO and Mon Mothma. We will be with you along the way, watching and judging our house guests as they fight for our cash prize, and of course the title of Star Wars Champion!"

The studio audience wildly applauded as Mon Mothma grinned, leaning into her mic "Let's welcome the contestants of the fifteenth annual Star Wars."