Why Real Housewives of Miami Is the Ultimate Underdog, According to Producers, Plus Their Stance on On-Set Drama And What They Refuse To Tolerate
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The Real Housewives of Miami Put on Hold Amid Cost Issues and Declining Ratings

by Roxanne
written by Roxanne

The Real Housewives of Miami has officially hit pause — and its future is now up in the air.

Why Real Housewives of Miami Is the Ultimate Underdog, According to Producers, Plus Their Stance on On-Set Drama And What They Refuse To Tolerate
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According to TMZ, production on the series is not moving forward at the moment, and there are currently no concrete plans in place for a new season. While the show has not been officially canceled, the lack of a timeline has left its return uncertain.

Behind the scenes, Bravo is reportedly reassessing the franchise. That includes discussions about a possible cast shakeup or even a full reboot to refresh the series.

This isn’t the first time Miami has faced uncertainty. The show originally premiered in 2011 before being paused after three seasons. It was later revived in 2021 and eventually brought back to Bravo, with its most recent season airing in June 2025.

Now, sources say the network is once again evaluating whether the current version of the show still makes sense.

One factor that has reportedly come up to us exclusively is cost. Many of the current cast members have been on the show since the early days, which means their salaries have increased significantly over time.

In some cases, longtime Housewives can earn close to seven figures per season.

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That kind of investment can be harder to justify when ratings don’t match the budget.

There are also questions about visibility. Compared to other franchises, the Miami cast hasn’t been as active in press and promotion during airing seasons, which can impact overall buzz and engagement.

It’s unclear whether that’s a network decision or a cast choice, but it’s reportedly part of the broader conversation.

For now, RHOM remains in limbo — not canceled, but not moving forward either.

And as Bravo weighs its next move, the future of the franchise may come down to whether a reset is worth the risk.

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Luann de Lesseps Reveals Why the RHONY Reboot Missed the Mark
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Luann de Lesseps Says RHONY “Changed My Life Completely” Adding “Even Michelle Obama Knows the Drama”

by Roxanne
written by Roxanne

Luann de Lesseps is looking back on her Real Housewives of New York City journey — and just how much it transformed her life.

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The longtime Bravo star reflected on her experience to TV week as the franchise celebrates 20 years, admitting the show had a lasting impact on both her personal life and career.

“Housewives has changed my life completely,” Luann said.

Over the years, Luann has gone from countess to cabaret star, all while navigating relationships, divorce, and personal ups and downs in front of millions of viewers.

“It was not easy, particularly when the women had fights, and really unpleasant ones,” she admitted.

Still, she says the experience came with unforgettable moments.

“But I got to sing with Natalie Cole on the show. I got to travel with the girls doing cast trips. That was fun.”

As Bravo prepares to celebrate the franchise’s 20th anniversary with The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls’ Trip: Roaring 20th, Luann teased that fans can expect classic Housewives energy.

“This OG trip is just fantastic,” she said. “There were tears. There was drama. There’s joy. There are surprises.”

According to Luann, the franchise’s impact goes far beyond reality TV — even reaching the highest levels of pop culture.

“Even Michelle Obama knows everything about the Housewives,” she said.

Luann recalled a moment that highlighted just how widely known the show has become.

“She was talking about Teresa going to jail. That and her table flipping scene were history-making.”

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Looking back, Luann says the original Housewives still hold a special place with fans, even after cast changes and reboots.

Now, that nostalgia is being tapped into again with the upcoming E! series The Golden Life, which will feature returning OG stars.

“The flavour is always there – it’s always been there,” Luann said.

“You can’t change the taste of coffee. I mean, you can – but it’s not going to be as good!”

After two decades, Luann’s message is clear: Housewives didn’t just change her life — it became part of pop culture history.

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Amanda Stanton Says She Turned Down RHOC Because of Her Daughters
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Amanda Stanton Says She Turned Down RHOC Because of Her Daughters

by Roxanne
written by Roxanne

Amanda Stanton is revealing she almost joined The Real Housewives of Orange County — but ultimately decided it wasn’t the right move.

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During an appearance on the Between Us Moms podcast, the Bachelor alum shared that she was asked to join the Bravo series “years ago.”

At the time, she said she was open to the idea.

“When the girls were younger, I was like, maybe I would be open to doing something like that,” Amanda explained.

But her perspective has changed as her daughters have gotten older.

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“Now that they’re in these teenage years, they’re so sensitive, and I don’t want to embarrass them,” she said.

Amanda admitted that protecting her kids’ privacy has become a bigger priority, even on social media.

“So I feel like now, more than ever, I don’t even share — I still share a lot on social media — but I don’t share as much about their personal lives or certain things.”

She added, “Because this age is tough. So, it’s a hard no.”

Interestingly, Amanda also revealed that despite nearly joining the franchise, she’s never actually watched any of the Real Housewives shows.

However, she does plan to tune in for the upcoming Real Housewives of Rhode Island — for one specific reason.

She’ll be watching to support her former Bachelor in Paradise castmate Ashley Iaconetti, who is set to appear on the show.

“I’m so excited for that,” Amanda said. “That’s gonna be good. She is great TV.”

Amanda first rose to fame on Ben Higgins’ season of The Bachelor in 2016 before appearing on Bachelor in Paradise.

She later married her husband, Michael Fogel, in 2022.

While fans may never see her holding an orange, Amanda made it clear, at least for now, Housewives just isn’t the right fit for her life.

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Dorit Kemsley Gushes Over New BFF Boz Saint John’s Strength and Support
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Bozoma Saint John Says She and Dorit Kemsley Wouldn’t Have Been Friends 5 Years Ago

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written by Roxanne

Bozoma Saint John is opening up about her unexpected friendship with Dorit Kemsley, and why she doesn’t think it would have worked in the past.

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During an appearance on The Bossticks, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star admitted that timing played a major role in their connection.

“what’s so funny about Dorit is that, I told her this, so this is nothing new, but when she hears this, she wont be like, oh my God,” Boz said.

“But I dont know if we would have been friends five years ago.”

Boz explained that both she and Dorit were in completely different places in their lives back then.

“Because life was different. She was in a different space and I was in a different space.”

According to Boz, their bond formed almost instantly when they met — largely because they were both going through major life changes.

“But now, we are at a moment where literally the first moment we met, we were already trauma dumping on each other.”

She described how their first conversation quickly turned personal.

“You know what I’m saying? She was like, ‘I’m separated. I’m going through divorce.’ I was like, girl my husband died.”

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RHOBH Star Bozoma Saint John Gets Support From Bravo Family After Losing Malibu Home to Fire

Boz said that shared experiences with loss and change created an immediate connection between them.

“It was like, we could connect on loss and a change in life as you knew it.”

That emotional overlap also gave Boz a different level of understanding compared to some of the other women in the group.

“So I had immense empathy for the situation she was in, whereas in. Some of the other women couldn’t really identify.”

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Kyle Richards Speaks Out on Why Dorit, Boz and Rachel Are So Hard on New RHOBH Star Amanda Frances
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Kyle Richards Says Amanda Frances’ Book Release Felt “Opportunistic”

by Roxanne
written by Roxanne

Kyle Richards is calling out Amanda Frances over the timing of her new book — and Amanda is responding.

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During the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills After Show, Kyle suggested that Amanda’s decision to go public with her book during Season 15 didn’t sit right with her.

According to Kyle, the timing felt calculated.

“That felt very opportunistic and that was off-putting,” she said.

Amanda, however, pushed back on that idea and explained that the book had been in the works long before filming.

“Next thing I know, I have four children and two toddlers, and I just kept putting it off,” she said.

She added that her team had been encouraging her to move forward with it for some time.

“My team would often say to me, ‘The world needs the book,’ or ‘People are ready for the book,’ or ‘Your audience is asking for the book,’ because my audience, my people, have known about this since I outlined it.”

Interestingly, Amanda admitted that the show itself — and her castmates — played a role in finally pushing her to finish it.

“Had the group not brought it up, it may have taken me longer. Maybe a couple more years,” she said.

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Amanda also gave some insight into what readers can expect from the book.

“But it’s so good. It starts with me leaving the cult, driving down A1A, Beach Boulevard, running away, betraying everything, abandoning everything besides myself, and then we get to tell my story.”

She described it as deeply personal, but still aligned with her brand.

“It’s a relationship with God book. Like how my first book is a relationship with money book.”

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Teddi Mellencamp Moves In With Kyle Richards Amid Divorce
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Teddi Mellencamp Questions Bozoma Saint John’s Motives Toward Kyle Richards

by Roxanne
written by Roxanne

Teddi Mellencamp is questioning the dynamic between Bozoma Saint John and Kyle Richards as the drama continues to unfold on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

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During a recent episode of the Two Ts In A Pod podcast, Teddi and Tamra Judge discussed the ongoing tension surrounding Kyle, Dorit Kemsley, and Paul “PK” Kemsley — and who is really to blame.

Tamra pointed out that Dorit has been increasingly upset, especially when it comes to how Kyle has been speaking about her situation.

According to the conversation, Dorit feels that Kyle has been giving PK “ammunition” by discussing her behavior on camera, including comments about their split and alleged issues.

But Tamra didn’t necessarily agree with that take.

Instead, she suggested that Kyle is simply reacting to what Dorit is already putting out publicly.

“Kyle is getting blamed for everything, the way it’s being swayed” Tamra said.

Teddi agreed with that perspective, adding that Kyle’s comments haven’t been as harsh as they’re being made out to be.

Tamra emphasized that point further.

Everything Kyle is “saying is not that bad,” she said, suggesting Kyle may just be acting as a concerned friend rather than trying to stir drama.

That led Tamra to question Boz’s role in the situation.

“Does Boz just not like Kyle?” she asked.

Teddi didn’t hesitate to share her theory.

“I think Boz is just out to get Kyle.”

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While neither Teddi nor Tamra claimed to know Boz’s intentions for sure, Tamra noted that something about the dynamic feels off this season.

According to her, Boz appears to be “targeting Kyle in a way that just doesn’t make sense.”

As the season continues, the shifting alliances, and who is really driving the narrative — remain a major point of conversation among fans and former cast members alike.

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Sutton Stracke Says Amanda Frances Needs to Show Her Real Life on RHOBH & Calls Out Her PR Tactic

by Roxanne
written by Roxanne

Sutton Stracke is opening up about her frustrations with Amanda Frances as tensions between the two continue to play out on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

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During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Sutton suggested that Amanda often comes across as overly calculated — especially in the way she handles press interviews.

“What she says in press is so interesting. Now when you think about it, she’s just going to answer the way she wants to answer,” Sutton said.

“She’s not really going to listen to your question. She knows what she’s going to say, which is a big PR tactic.”

According to Sutton, that approach makes it difficult for the other women — and viewers — to get a genuine sense of who Amanda really is.

“And that makes it not real,” Sutton explained. “And it’s like, can we break the facade down and get to what’s real?”

Sutton hinted that this dynamic has been a major source of tension within the cast this season.

“Because we want to get to know you. We don’t really care about your business. Like we don’t care,” she said.

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Instead, Sutton believes the group is more interested in Amanda sharing personal details about her life rather than focusing on her brand.

“I kind of told her, ‘We need to know you before we know your business, right? That’s the more important part.’”

She also encouraged Amanda to open up more about her family and the challenges she faces behind the scenes.

“She should share more of herself and her family life and who she is as a person and not use her family to show us what a great family she has,” Sutton said.

“What are your problems in your family life? Share them with us, because we all have problems in our family lives too.”

Despite the ongoing tension, Sutton also addressed speculation from fans and castmates about her decision to room with Amanda on the recent cast trip.

According to Sutton, there was nothing strategic about it.

“It’s wild to watch the cast be so suspicious of why I’m rooming with Amanda,” she said.

“You know, I’ve never done anything strategic on the show ever.”

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Crystal Minkoff Defends Kyle Richards' Texts to PK Kemsley
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Crystal Kung-Minkoff Claims RHOSLC Cast Is Banned From Screeners and Could Be Fired for Leaks

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written by Roxanne

Crystal Kung-Minkoff says the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast is facing stricter rules behind the scenes this season.

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During a recent episode of the Humble Brag podcast with Cynthia Bailey, Crystal claimed the cast has been banned from receiving advance screeners of episodes after producers suspected storylines were being leaked to bloggers.

“Did you hear about this new mega clause in their contract?” Crystal asked Cynthia during the conversation.

“I spilled the tea a few weeks ago. People tell me stuff, and then I say it on here.”

Crystal explained that in most franchises, cast members receive early access to upcoming episodes shortly before they air.

“But I had said that cast, they don’t get the screeners,” she said.

Cynthia suggested the move was likely a punishment tied to suspected leaks.

“Because they think that they leak to the bloggers, right? So they’re punishing them by not giving them because what happens is, if you act right, you get to see the show before airing”

According to Crystal, Housewives typically receive screeners about two days before the episode airs so they know what storylines will be shown.

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“But Salt Lake City was banned this season from getting it,” she claimed.

Crystal then said the situation goes even further than that.

She alleged that the season seven contracts now include a strict clause that could result in immediate termination if cast members are caught leaking information.

“Furthermore, now, in this new part of their contract, I guess the girls that received contracts had this new mega-clause that tells them that if they are found to be talking to bloggers, leaking storylines, or whatever, they’ll get fired, immediately.”

According to Crystal, the cast members were required to sign the clause as part of their contracts.

Cynthia seemed shocked by the claim.

“That’s insane,” she responded. “I have been around a long time in this space, and that’s never come up on The Real Housewives of Atlanta.”

If true, the alleged policy would mark one of the strictest attempts yet by Bravo to prevent storyline leaks before episodes air.

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Tamra Judge Calls Out Emily and Gina for Lack of Compassion Amid Personal Struggles
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Emily Simpson and Gina Kirschenheiter Admit They Didn’t Get the Call to Appear On Ultimate Girls Trip

by Roxanne
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Emily Simpson and Gina Kirschenheiter are clearing up rumors about whether they filmed the upcoming Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th.

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Despite being longtime stars on The Real Housewives of Orange County, the two revealed they were not asked to participate in the special anniversary edition of the spinoff series.

The pair spoke about the situation while attending the 34th Academy Awards Viewing Party to People for the Elton John AIDS Foundation, where they were asked if they had joined the upcoming RHUGT cast.

Emily answered first.

“We were not invited to that,” she admitted.

Gina quickly confirmed the same.

“We were not.”

Danny then joked about their absence, saying, “Breaking, breaking, Hip and Casita weren’t there.”

While they may not have been filming the Bravo spinoff, the women pointed out they were still enjoying their night out.

“We did get invited to this,” Emily said, referencing the party they were attending.

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Gina added with a laugh, “But we were not there [filming RHUGT].”

She also admitted she didn’t seem too bothered by the decision.

“I’d rather be here,” Gina said.

The upcoming Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th will feature a lineup of some of the franchise’s most recognizable names.

The cast includes Vicki Gunvalson, Luann de Lesseps, Porsha Williams, Teresa Giudice, Kyle Richards, Gizelle Bryant, and Lisa Barlow.

The series will also reportedly feature dozens of guest appearances from other Housewives, both past and present, as Bravo celebrates the franchise’s 20th anniversary.

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Dorit Kemsley Reveals PK Knew Kyle Richards Was Upset With Her Before She Did & Garcelle Beauvais Questions How Production Knew About The Texts
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Dorit Kemsley Says She’s Entered this Year “Not Giving a F—k” About PK

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Dorit Kemsley is opening up about where things stand with Paul “PK” Kemsley, and it sounds like their relationship is still in a very difficult place.

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Nearly a year after filing for divorce, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star admitted on the RHOBH After Show that the situation between them continues to be emotionally draining.

“It is so hard. It is so much harder than it needs to be,” Dorit shared.

Despite the tension, Dorit revealed she hasn’t completely closed the door on the possibility of reconciling — at least in theory.

During the conversation, Bozoma Saint John asked her how she would respond if PK came back apologizing and admitting he made a huge mistake.

“If PK today was like, ‘Look, I’ve made the biggest mistake of my life, and this has been awful. I’m so sorry,’ and did all of the things, would you take him back?” Boz asked.

Dorit said she would at least be willing to talk.

“I would have a conversation with him. I wouldn’t be able to say, ‘Okay. Come home.’”

When Boz asked if she could potentially work on the marriage under the right circumstances, Dorit admitted the answer is still yes.

“Yes.”

However, Dorit also made it clear she doesn’t believe PK would ever take accountability in that way.

“For PK to do that — and I don’t believe he actually has it in him — for him to turn around and say, ‘I f—ked up’? I think even if he felt it, and this is the really sad thing, he will never, ever — he cannot do it,” Dorit said while speaking with Boz and Rachel Zoe.

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“He will go the other way and ruin his life, you know? Sacrifice. He just can’t do it. And that’s the thing that kills me.”

For now, Dorit says she’s trying to shift her mindset as she moves forward.

“I’ve got a very, very different mentality going into this new year,” she explained.

“And I’m coming into this year not giving a f—k.”

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