Where’s HGTV’s Renovator? How do I get my own Real Housewives?
In this edition of Ask Andy, questions about Bravo’s Real Housewives, and Marcus Lemonis’ HGTV’s The Renovator, which is now missing from the schedule.
The Real Housewives
Why Bravo’s RHONY plan is stupid and cowardly
Bravo’s Andy Cohen has a plan to make fans and critics of The Real Housewives of New York City happy: two versions of RHONY. But what about Ramona Singer, who was the reason RHONY didn’t have a reunion?
How do I choose what to recap? Plus: Naked and Afraid casting, and Real Housewives of Melbourne streaming
In this Ask Andy, I answer questions about The Real Housewives of Melbourne, Naked and Afraid, and Big Brother UK—which leads to a discussion of how and why I recap certain shows but not others.
How produced are Real Housewives shows? Behind-the-scenes details from The Housewives
In this excerpt from Brian Moylan’s book The Housewives, details about how Bravo’s Real Housewives franchise is really produced, such as the “fifty-page document that literally outlines every woman, every story they have, and the direction we think they’re going to go.”
Real Housewives all-stars: who’s been cast on the Peacock spin-off
The Real Housewives spin-off, a crossover series featuring at least seven cast members from different franchises, has started production, and the cast has been identified.
Dorinda Medley quits Real Housewives of New York City on a low note
Dorinda Medley is leaving The Real Housewives of New York City, announcing that from her Berkshires home, which has hosted so many classic RHONY moments. Dorinda leaves on a season that’s focused on her cruelty and anger.
Shark Tank, Masked Singer, RHONY’s reunion will all be filmed in person, and soon
ABC, Fox, and Bravo are moving forward with plans to film reality shows in person despite the risks, though they are making some changes to Shark Tank, The Masked Singer, and The Real Housewives of New York City.