Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich hasn’t lost his taste for attention — or the absurd — and has asked a federal judge for permission to appear on an NBC show, "I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here."

While his A-list status may be in doubt, Blagojevich most definitely became a celebrity when he was indicted last year in trying to sell President Barack Obama’s Senate seat. Then, in an attempt to clear his name — or grab more headlines — Blago went on a media blitz in which he proclaimed his innocence to anyone who would listen … and to some who wouldn’t.

Well, Blago received a chance to make his case in court yesterday during an arraignment and pleaded not guilty to 16 criminal counts, including racketeering. He told reporters later that his legal strategy would be "the truth," according to The New York Times.

While the truth may set you free, this potential reality show could definitely help Blago pay his legal fees: NBC would pay him $80,000 a week to appear on the show, which films in Costa Rica, reports the Chicago Tribune. That is, of course, if the judge gives Blago the green light.