US TV
WENN
The former Laguna Beach star was drafted in as a replacement for Lauren Conrad, who confirmed that she would be leaving the MTV show at the end of the fifth season.
Speaking to MTV News, he said: "It has a new feel, and I think it's fresh. Kristin adds such a different element.
"I think for a while The Hills was just kind of focusing on... I don't know, I'm going to give my personal opinion, but I think it was getting kind of soft there for a minute."
He added: "It was just the same thing over and over and Justin and Audrina and yada, yada, yada, so I love to see Kristin's attitude coming into it. She adds a whole new thing, and she's causing all types of drama that probably never would have happened if she wasn't involved."
The new season of The Hills premieres at 10pm ET tonight on MTV.
Tube Talk
'Simpsons' ultimate countdown (10-6)What is the ultimate Simpsons episode? Our countdown continues.
2012-13 Season
Michael Urie cast in CBS comedy pilotUgly Betty Michael Urie will play one of the leads in a new CBS sitcom.
US TV Interviews
Debby Ryan talks Disney's 'Jessie'The Suite Life's Debby Ryan stars in new Disney Channel comedy Jessie.
US TV Ratings
'American Idol' grabs 18.6m for FoxAmerican Idol leads Fox to an easy Wednesday night primetime victory.
