tough call Major Real Housewives franchise ‘AXED’ in huge blow to fans weeks after it was revealed London spin-off was in the works
AN iteration of the popular Real Housewives format has been ‘axed’ and will not move further forward for the time being.
Back in 2006, Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County launched the franchise.
However, recent counterpart The Real Housewives of Dubai is being put to rest.
According to Deadline Hollywood, a potential third season is on “pause”.
The cast includes Chanel Ayan, Sara Al Madani, Caroline Brooks, Lesa Milan, Taleen Marie, and Caroline Stanbury.
As of writing, Bravo has not publicly revealed if the spinoff is ending for good.
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Per US Weekly, the ensemble was informed about the decision “a couple days ago”.
Real Housewives of Dubai was the first international version produced directly by Bravo.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, cast member Caroline Brooks previously debunked rumours of the show ending.
She penned: “Not sure where all these #RHODubai rumors are coming from.
“Bravo hasn’t announced anything and our ENTIRE cast hasn’t been told anything.
“So I thought I might share that since there are people “teasing” and “debunking” rumors. Just saying it’s giving THIRSTY calm down.”
However, the star later confirmed news of RHODubai being put on pause, as she wrote: “Ladies, don’t debunk things and make false announcements to mislead people.
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“Girls speaking about “shakeups” and all of the debunking, was.. well.. interesting to watch on my timeline.”
It comes as another international iteration begins its journey to viewers’ screens.
The Real Housewives of London was confirmed last month – with bosses searching for its cast.
It will be the 22nd overall adaptation and joins The Real Housewives of Cheshire.
Filming will begin in the first half of next year but fans will have to wait well into the latter part of 2025 before it debuts.
The show will be available to be watch on streaming platform Hayu.
Reality TV salaries revealed
Towie:
Cast members are put into four pay bands based on their popularity.
Reality veterans Bobby Norris, James ‘Diags’ Bennewith, Georgia Kousoulou, and Chloe Sims were in the top tier, which meant they commanded £450 an episode.
Others were paid £350, £250 or £90 if they were a newcomer trying to prove their worth.
Geordie Shore:
The MTV show reportedly paid cast members £1,000-a-month for their wild antics in the early days of the show.
Veteran Sophie Kasaei revealed the cast had to work other jobs to supplement their income.
She said: “When we first started the show we got absolutely nothing.
“The most we ever got was £1000 a month and we couldn’t survive on that, obviously after tax as well.
“Most of us worked at the call centre because in Newcastle there’s a lot of call centres because we can sell you the dream, we’re very friendly and warm and trustworthy.
Gogglebox:
Each household is paid the same monthly allowance of £1,500.
A show insider revealed the fee is then split amongst contributors at their own discretion.
They also get to tuck into a free takeaway of their choice twice a week to keep them fuelled during long filming sessions.
The armchair critics have to watch 12 hours of telly a week in total – which is divided into two six-hour stints.
I’m A Celebrity:
The jungle show is a jewel in ITV’s crown with a bumper budget to boot. Payments are tailored to the individual, with the greater their fame or controversy factor, the bigger the cheque.
Nigel Farage reportedly bagged £1.5m for the last series – the most in its history.
While eventual series winner Sam Thompson was a snip at £80,000. This Morning’s Josie Gibson is said to have pocketed £100k while Britney’s sister Jamie Lynn received an impressive £250k.
Olga Puzanova, SVP of Marketing at Hayu said: “We couldn’t be more excited to be making the announcement of The Real Housewives of London tonight.
“Our fans have been vocal for London to be featured in the iconic The Real Housewives universe for a long time now and we are thrilled to confirm that the wait is finally over!
