Leave it to Llamas
Genre	Reality
Starring	Shayne Lamas
No. of seasons	1
Production
Running time	Approx. 30 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	E!
Original airing	October 11, 2009 - Present
Status	New series
External links
Official website

Leave it to Lamas is an is an American reality series broadcast on the E! cable television network. The show documents the lives of Lorenzo Lamas, his ex-wife Michele Smith, their two children, Shayne and AJ Lamas, and Michele's daughter with ex-husband Craig Pike, Dakota. The show portrays the family's careers, dating, and personal lives.

[edit] Characters

Lorenzo Lamas - The star of Falcon Crest and Renegade seems to be the voice of reason in the show. He is the father of A.J. and Shayne Lamas, and ex-husband of Michelle Smith. The show follows him as he starts dating, but primarily deals with his interaction with daughter Shayne, and supporting her in the efforts she makes towards her own career.

Shayne Lamas - Shayne is a 24-year-old model and actress. Her big break was on General Hospital, and she is perhaps best known for her victory on The Bachelor. She is looking to move forward in her career with advice from her father and her siblings on the reality show. Shayne is currently single and "looking for love."

AJ Lamas - AJ is a 25 yr. old actor best known for his roles on As The World Turns and The American Family. AJ and Lorenzo have a poor relationship due to Lorenzo's belief that AJ and Lorenzo's ex-wife had engaged in a sexual relationship. Though AJ denies this, he and Lorenzo still have not reconciled.

Michele Smith - is a former publicist and ex-wife of Lorenzo Lamas. She is the mother of AJ, and Shayne (both fathered by Lorenzo) and Dakota Pike (fathered by ex-husband Craig Pike). Michelle is known for her unusual behavior yet still is generally seen as a sweet empty nester in the public's perception.

Dakota Pike - Dakota is the 18 year old half-sister/roommate of AJ and Shayne, and her role in the show is one that portrays her as being by far the calmest of the children. She aspires to a career as a singer.

Madison & Riley - Madison is Shayne's 2 year old Westie bichon. Riley (aka Little Man) is Michele's 3 year old tea cup Maltese.

[edit] Critical Reception

The show was criticized by television critic Alejandro Cavallazzi among others, for recycling unsuccessfully the family reality format without offering any novelty, for the short time Lorenzo Lamas actually appears despite being the protagonist, and for the lack of interesting character dynamics.

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