Glee's Big Syndication Deal and Reality Show Revival

20th Century FOX TV is finalizing a deal with Oxygen for the cable rights to Glee, which is rumored to be paying mid-six figures per episode, plus airing a 2011 reality show to find the next Glee star.

New York Magazine reported last week that the reality show has been shelved due to co-creator Ryan Murphy's busy schedule, but it now looks like the show may be revived.

According to Deadline.com:

"That Glee reality show on Oxygen for next summer will feature contestants vying for a role on the musical dramedy. Co-creator Ryan Murphy had originally planned the contest to lead Glee’s 2nd season premiere on Fox this coming fall. But then he realized he was too busy. Additionally, we hear the Oxygen deal involves some additional Glee-related original programming. This syndication deal also will include a station component. As a source told us, 'Twentieth TV sees the big picture of this show. It's intent on building this brand that is Glee: a live touring business, music download business, soundtrack album business, DVD business, now syndication business.'"