Ian Ziering reveals Tori Spelling's BH90210 character is 'broke with six children'

When Fox's BH90210 premieres next Wednesday, the returning cast members play so-called 'fictionalized' versions of themselves - not their original Beverly Hills, 90210 characters.

However, Ian Ziering just revealed that Tori Spelling's character - known as TS - is 'a mother of six children who's broke.'

'Tori inspires everybody [in the cast] to get the show back on,' the 55-year-old father-of-two told Us Weekly.  

Meta: When Fox's BH90210 premieres next Wednesday, the returning cast members play so-called 'fictionalized' versions of themselves - not their original Beverly Hills, 90210 characters

Art imitating life? However, Ian Ziering just revealed that Tori Spelling's (L) character - known as TS - is 'a mother of six children who's broke' (pictured July 21)

'She really needs this. So everyone has their reasons of why they don't want to do it or why it shouldn't be done, but Tori's story is so compelling, it convinces everyone to do it.'

This, after City National Bank asked a judge to disclose how much the 46-year-old actress is earning for the six-episode reboot in their lawsuit to retrieve $219K from her and husband Dean McDermott.

The married couple of 13 years reportedly owe over $1M total to creditors - including the IRS ($707,487), California State Taxes ($282,655), and American Express ($125,000).

In real life, Spelling and the Canadian 52-year-old comedian have five not six children - son Beau, 2; daughter Stella, 11; son Finn, 6; daughter Hattie, 7; and son Liam, 12. 

The 55-year-old father-of-two (R) told Us Weekly: 'Tori inspires everybody [in the cast] to get the show back on' (pictured Tuesday)

Ian added: 'She really needs this...Tori's story is so compelling, it convinces everyone to do it' (pictured Sunday)

On the nose: This, after City National Bank asked a judge to disclose how much the 46-year-old actress is earning for the six-episode reboot in their lawsuit to retrieve $219K from her and husband Dean McDermott (R)

Underwater: The married couple of 13 years reportedly owe over $1M total to creditors - including the IRS ($707K), California State Taxes ($282K), and American Express ($125K)

Ziering indicated that his own BH90210 character IZ simply feels sorry for TS as he's a 'well off' successful entrepreneur who 'lives in a beautiful home.'

'He doesn't need to do this series,' Ian explained.

'IZ is an even greater entrepreneur than I am. He's much more motivating and inspiring, and these are things that I try to be in my own personal life, but he takes it to the next level.'

Fans can expect a touching tribute to the original Dylan McKay - Luke Perry - who died March 4 aged 52 after suffering a massive stroke on February 27. 

Full-time dad: In real life, Spelling and the Canadian 52-year-old comedian have five not six children - (from L-R) son Beau, 2; daughter Stella, 11; son Finn, 6; daughter Hattie, 7; and son Liam, 12 (pictured July 24)

'He doesn't need to do this series': Ziering indicated that his own BH90210 character IZ simply feels sorry for TS as he's a 'well off' successful entrepreneur who 'lives in a beautiful home' (pictured July 18)

RIP: Fans can expect a touching tribute to the original Dylan McKay - Luke Perry (L) - who died March 4 aged 52 after suffering a massive stroke on February 27

The original teen soap centered on West Beverly Hills High School students ran for 10 seasons spanning 1990-2000, and spawned three spin-offs as well as a short-lived reimagining on The CW in 2008.

On Wednesday, the Sharknado action star's eight-year-old daughter Mia proudly posed with a newly released retro sweatshirt for her famous father's show.

The New Jersey-born blond also has a six-year-old daughter Penna with his second wife Erin Ludwig, whom he's been married to for nine years.

The cast in 1991: The original teen soap centered on West Beverly Hills High School students ran for 10 seasons spanning 1990-2000, and spawned three spin-offs as well as a short-lived reimagining on The CW in 2008

'i'm speechless!' On Wednesday, the Sharknado action star's eight-year-old daughter Mia proudly posed with a newly released retro sweatshirt for her famous father's show

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