Overview

• A reality TV concept titled 'The American' envisions 12 immigrants competing in challenges across the U.S. for a chance at citizenship.
• The pitch, created by producer Rob Worsoff, aims to explore American identity through the experiences of immigrant contestants.
• Initial reports suggested DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's involvement, but officials have denied her review or endorsement of the proposal.
• DHS confirmed the project is in preliminary evaluation, part of the agency's routine process for media pitches, with no approval granted yet.
• The show's pitch includes challenges at iconic U.S. locations and proposes a naturalized celebrity, like Ryan Reynolds or Sofia Vergara, as host.