We finally have a reason to watch the new “Melrose Place.” Does the name Victor Webster ring a bell with you? He’s one of the most gorgeous men on the planet. You might have seen him on “Days of our Lives,” “Charmed,” “Mutant X,” “Sex and the City” or any other project that required a stunning guy with an amazing body who has no problem with nudity. The fact that he’s heading to “Melrose Place” would be good enough news. But what if I told you his character is gay? Now I’ve got your attention! “Caleb Brewer” appears in episode two and is described as being openly gay, smokes cigars, likes the Lakers, collects sports memorabilia, drinks Scotch and loves sex. A hot daddy sex whore? Sure sounds that way to moi! In doing our research, we found a tantalizing clip of Webster sporting an erection on “Mutant X.”

Victor’s “Mutant X” co-star was the equally hot Forbes March. Forbes recently played gay in the film Manhattanites. And he’s returning to those familiar stomping grounds on “As the World Turns,” where he’s taken on the role of a hot film teacher who gets between “Noah” and “Luke.” Gay whores day and night. Now that’s progress!

Peter Marc Jacobson knows a thing or two about beauty. He’s gorgeous and was married to the equally delectable Fran Drescher. He was also a creator and producer of “The Nanny,” and is now turning his eye to the world of strippers – female strippers (oh well). “Tease” not only shows what happens in the strip clubs but also backstage and in the girls’ real lives – and they’re a bitchy bunch. FOX ordered four “webisodes” – which is a way for the network to see if people are interested. You can check out the goods on YouTube or Hulu.

This week’s “Ask Billy” question comes from a million of you with one thing on your mind: “Is Paula really leaving ‘American Idol’?”??

I doubt it. I believe FOX wouldn’t budge in their financial offer, and Paula made a calculated risk – she walked away from the bargaining table. It’s now up to FOX and AI to decide if they want to reopen talks with a sweeter deal. It’s a risky negotiating technique, but it is not without precedent. A few years back, “The X Factor” (U.K.’s version of AI) dumped popular judge Louis Walsh. A few weeks into the auditions, Simon (who produces that show) realized there was a big problem. “I hate to admit this, but we need Louis back.” And, just like that, the money issues resolved and Walsh returned – and has stayed. Since the AI auditions began this past weekend in Denver, I think it’s safe to say that this isn’t over ... not by a longshot.

BTW, don’t worry about Paula. Two days after announcing she wouldn’t be returning to “Idol,” she was filming a second guest spot on Lifetime’s “Drop Dead Diva,” which has been a huge hit for the network. The next day, former “Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe invited Paula to the “So You Think You Can Dance” finale – and he’s been publicly toying with the idea of adding her to that show next year. Don’t touch that dial.

When Paula’s got options, it’s definitely time to end yet another column. I’m starting to remember my own close encounter with Forbes March. I was in the men’s room at the Daytime Emmys (so many of my stories start this way). In walked a devastatingly handsome man. He flipped his long hair towards me and tossed a scarf over his right shoulder. Yes, a scarf – it was like flirting with Jon Voight! If you’ve got a question, feel free to write me at billy@billymasters.com, and I promise to get back to you before we hear more details from that Oscar Weiner ... er, winner! So, until next time, remember, one man’s filth is another man’s bible.