`JERRY SPRINGER INSPIRED MY WIFE TO BECOME A HOOKER'

`JERRY SPRINGER INSPIRED MY WIFE TO BECOME A HOOKER'

LANCASHIRE, England (Wireless Flash) -- A man in Lancashire, England, is blaming talk show host Jerry Springer for turning his wife into a hooker. 43-year-old Paul Carey -- who is in debt due to a disability -- says his 35-year-old wife, Elaine, decided to sell her body after she watched a "Jerry Springer" episode titled "My Wife's A Prostitute." At the time, the couple was in the hole to the tune of $17,000, and Elaine figured prostitution was the only way out -- but her plan backfired. The couple placed ads in local newspapers and were charging anywhere from $35 for a "hand relief" to $90 for intercourse -- but cops found about the home business and on Wednesday, Paul was sentenced to a year's probation for "living off immoral earnings." Elaine wasn't charged at all. Paul says he and Elaine are closer than ever and are still big "Springer" fans. ""However, it's doubtful they'll take career advice from him in the future.

CONTACT: Paul and Elaine Carey, ***** (Editors note: In the "British tradition," the Careys say they will only conduct interviews if they are paid.); Lancashire, UK; 011-44-177-2-760- 548