Who would believe this of the much exposed heiress? Well, she may be a quitter, but online in a “celebrity” sense of the word.

Three days before the Billboard Music Awards, Paris Hilton backed out of her emceeing duties. The original plan was for her and Britney to host the Billboard Music Awards. Weeks before the event, though, Britney Spears pulled out of the job.

So what was Paris’ excuse? Apparently, some of the lines for the hosting job made fun of several friends. As such, she felt that it was not right to make fun of these people on National TV. Hmmm, Paris Hilton as a sensitive girl?

Indeed, this is a new side we are seeing. According to her publicist, Elliot Mintz, Paris did not want to say anything that may hurt or embarrass people she knows. It seemed that she tried to make a compromise with Billboard but apparently, none was reached.

So how did Billboard react? Well, the organizers remained silent about the issue except to say that they would still welcome either host should they change their minds. Obviously, there was no change of heart for either Paris or Britney – who by the way are best friends right now. The Billboard Music Awards went on without the two hosts last Monday.

Perhaps it wasn’t such a big loss at all as the show was a success. Now this leaves me wondering how this latest stunt from one of Hollywood’s most controversial figures will affect her reputation…