Appearing on MTV reality shows doesn’t make you famous — Brody Jenner learned that lesson that hard way while manuvering through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Sept. 27.

Brody — who is featured on the MTV reality drama The Hills — didn’t want to be pestered by squealing fans as he tried to board his flight, but received a rude awakening when he requested an escort from LAX security.

A spywitness tells Star: “Brody asked security to escort him to the gate. He didn’t want to be bothered by fans…But he was left to walk to his gate alone when none of the staff knew who he was!”