In 2008 a sex tape featuring Verne and an unknown female was discovered. Kevin Blatt, a porn broker, reportedly planned on purchasing the footage for $100,000.
Verne: I wasn't too thrilled to do The Surreal Life, in fact, I was set to walk out the first day...the cast talked me into staying. After I got to know these people, It felt like a family up in that house. They supported me through some close calls.
Verne: I hate to be picked up and handled like a child. I am a grown man, for God's sake, and men and women alike think that it is just the cutest thing, to tote me around. You would think that people would think before they start handling adults.