BBC1's hit genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are is finally set to move to American screens after four successful British series.
But will the yanks go for it? And more importantly, will American celebrities sign up for what is frankly a sometimes terrifying trawl through the past?
The British version of the show managed to sign up a good mix of interesting celebs including Jeremy Paxman, Meera Syal and Barbara Windsor and dug out juicy secrets such as tales of bigamy, wartime heroism and, in one case, attempted murder.
I just wonder if American celebs, particularly those used to hiding behind a cloak of PR spin, would be willing to sign up and expose the reality of their pre-famous lives for all to see.
For the show to work, it has to have celebrities that the public cares about and are interested in. Former reality stars need not apply.
So who would be good? Britney Spears and Paris Hilton? Tom Cruise would certainly be interesting, but I'm guessing he might not be up for it.
Jerry Springer has already signed up for the next version of the UK series so he is out.
Oprah would probably have a good tale to tell. And what about the veterans - Joan Rivers, Barbara Walters, Regis Philbin?
And if Obama doesn't get the Democratic nomination, he might have some time on his hands to tell the story about his family background...
