When I Was 17

2010
Ended
Documentary
~30m / ep
2 seasons
9.7/10

When I Was 17 is an MTV television show which features celebrities of today and looks back on "when they were 17". The show features photos as well as interviews with family and friends. Some past celebrities on the show include Queen Latifah, Khloé Kardashian, Drake, singer Trey Songz and internet star Perez Hilton.

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E1. Pilot
May 1, 2010 · 30m
On this episode of 'When I Was 17,' we take a look back on the teenage years of Khloe Kardashian, Perez Hilton and Trey Songz. For reality star Khloe Kardashian, there was never a dull moment when she was 17 -- from stealing her mom's car to passing out during Tae Bo to impersonating a professional stylist. In Miami, a young Perez Hilton was working at a department store and raising money to travel to Spain, all while looking up to his hero Madonna. And in Virginia, R&B crooner Trey Songz was keeping busy by being his friends' trusted barber and going to multiple proms with different girls.
E2. Ludacris, Jillian Michaels, Pete
May 8, 2010 · 30m
On this episode of 'When I Was 17,' we take a look back on the teenage years of Ludacris, Jillian Michaels and Pete Wentz. Whether he was sneaking into concerts or trying to release his demo, rapper Ludacris didn't take no for an answer. Although she considered herself a loner in high school, fitness trainer Jillian Michaels found freedom in the form of big guns. In Chicago, Fall Out Boy member Pete Wentz traded in his soccer ball for a bass guitar when he was 17.
E3. Season 1, Episode 3
May 15, 2010 · 30m
On this episode of 'When I Was 17,' we take a look back on the teenage years of Drake, Jennie Finch and Queen Latifah. After being kicked out of his band, rapper Drake struggled to make it in the music industry. Years before competing in the Olympics, softball star Jennie Finch was using her athleticism to get what she wanted. Meanwhile, Queen Latifah spent her high school days performing at the Apollo Theater and making her rise to the throne.
E4. Kevin Jonas, Katharine McPhee, Bret Michaels
May 22, 2010 · 30m
On this episode of 'When I Was 17,' we take a look back on the teenage years of Kevin Jonas, Katharine McPhee and Bret Michaels. Before he became a member of one of the hottest boy bands in America, Kevin Jonas vaulted his way to track team glory. American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee spent her time in high school getting heated up over some fireworks. True to form, rock legend Bret Michaels got romantic in the oddest of places when he was 17.
E5. Kourtney Kardashian, Travie McCoy, Kris Allen
May 29, 2010 · 30m
On this episode of 'When I Was 17,' we take a look back on the teenage years of Kourtney Kardashian, Travie McCoy and Kris Allen. Before she took Miami, a 17-year-old Kourtney Kardashian ended up on the wrong side of the law. Hip-hop star Travie McCoy had a broken heart and a talent for ping-pong. American Idol Kris Allen started getting into music and broke up with his future wife.
E6. Evan Lysacek, Kimberly Caldwell, Gabe Saporta
Jun 5, 2010 · 30m
On this episode of 'When I Was 17,' we take a look back on the teenage years of Gabe Saporta, Evan Lysacek and Kimberly Caldwell. Cobra Starship frontman Gabe Saporta spent his high school days playing the Warped Tour and getting ratted out for making out. Olympic medalist Evan Lysacek got a big rig rescue while following his dreams. 'American Idol' contestant Kimberly Caldwell landed in juvenile hall after going AWOL.