Bravo Slaps Down 'DC Housewives' Casting Reports

By PopEater Staff Posted Sep 21st 2010 02:44PM

Bravo is pushing back at fresh reports that trouble-magnet 'Real Housewives of DC' star Michaele Salahi will be dumped from the cast if the show is renewed for a second season. In an exclusive statement to PopEater, the network says they'll wait until a second season is given the green light to even begin discussing which of the drama queens will be toast.

"We've had no discussions about a season two -- including any casting -- and won't until the freshman season concludes," a Bravo spokesman tells us. "Any speculation to the contrary would be absolutely premature. And let's face it, it wouldn't be a proper 'Real Housewives' franchise without the drama of casting rumors."

The rumors for the 'DC' cast have focused on Salahi and her husband Tareq, who ticked off their bosses when they claimed (in a new book about them) that their "iron-clad" contract with Bravo prohibits them from talking about the White House-crashing incident to the media. (Nevermind that they've talked about it at length, on the 'Today' show and others.)

In a surprise move, Bravo rebuked the couple publicly, releasing a statement Sept. 15 condemning the couple for trying to use their contracts as cover for their legal woes.

"Bravo [has] consistently and repeatedly stated to the Salahis and their representatives that they were free to speak to press, law enforcement, Congress and anyone else about attending the State Dinner," the statement read. "Indeed, they have given multiple press interviews on that very subject."

The new Page Six report saying Salahi will not be asked back echoes similar sources who told PopEater columnist Rob Shuter last week that she and her husband were being shown the door.

"The DC show is the only show in the entire franchise that isn't a true hit," an insider told our Naughty But Nice Rob in his Sept. 16 column. "And the Salahi's are the biggest reason for that. At first, execs thought they struck gold with all the attention the couple got over the White House dinner. But now they realize not all press is good press and this couple's involvement in the show has turned more viewers off than on."

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Tuesday 21 September

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By georgie

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If Bravo wants to do something good for society, get rid of all the fakeality shows! They are a waste of good air-time, and the people are so fake. They are just a bunch of people who have way too much, who are idiots!

By fiona

I get a kick out of the Atlanta girls but can't stand this DC blonde hanger-on and won't watch thanks to her.

By Mary Rose

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This actual housewife of Washington D.C. just got her right retina lasered on Andrews Air Force Base today. I thought it was only going to take about 5 minutes. The captain doctor took more time trying to find that hole than seal it shut. Kind of feels like having a headache in my right eye. Everything is still a little hazy. Hubby's working late tonight, because he took off early for my birthday dinner last night and to drive me home from the hospital today. Guess he is having more bowl of noodles tonight. Can't wait for this contract to be done. The folks at work thought it would be funny for him to give me ".... in a box" for my birthday. He found a box with a hole in it on his desk this morning at work. From an actual D.C. housewife....Later.

Sunday 24 October

By annieappl3

4 OF THE HOUSEWIFES ON DC ARE JUST PLAIN MEAN ... THEY ARE ALL SO BUSY WITH THE SALAHIS THE FOUR OF THEM NEED TO STAY OUT OF THE SALAHIS BUSINESS....THOSE 4 ARE NOTHING BUT GOSSIPS

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