When new episodes of The Hills begin airing on MTV next Monday night, they’ll have plenty of publicity to attract new viewers. Lauren Conrad-appendage Audrina Patridge has been hit with a nude photo scandal. An assortment of naughty images featuring the reality star dolled up as a dirty schoolgirl have hit the Net. Audrina has admitted to taking the photos and has commenced to throwing herself on the mercy of the public.

“I took these photos years ago when I was just out of high school and beginning to model. I was young and very trusting of others and I didn’t know to protect myself. It is a lesson learned, for myself, and hopefully for the young girls who look up to me,” she says.