'Real Housewives of D.C.' Canceled After One Season

By AOL TV Editors Posted Apr 8th 2011 10:22AM

It's been a bad year so far for Michaele Salahi, what with being thrown out of 'Celebrity Rehab' for not being addicted to anything and now having her 'Real Housewives' series canceled by Bravo.

Rumors have been swirling for weeks that the series was in jeopardy, and now the Washington Post reports that Bravo officially pulled the plug on the 'The Real Housewives of D.C.' Thursday.

According to the Post, the production company behind the series contacted the cast to let them know Washington's contribution to Bravo's reality TV franchise would not be picked up for a second season.

The cancellation makes 'D.C.' the first 'Housewives' series not to receive a second season. Andy Cohen, Bravo's executive vice president of original programming and development, said, "We had an amazing season and we told stories that were unique to any other in the franchise. I wish all our DC Wives the best and hope to work with them again in another capacity."

So, can we expect to see any of the 'D.C.' housewives in their own spin-off show à la 'New York's Bethenny Frankel? Cohen didn't elaborate, but confirmed that British 'Housewife' Cat Ommanney has already booked her next gig on Bravo, taking part in -- what else? -- Royal Wedding coverage. "Cat is booked on our April 28th 'Watch What Happens Live' Royal Wedding Spectacular," he said.

Does this spell the beginning of the end of 'The Real Housewives'? Bravo's money-spinner launched in 2006 with 'The Real Housewives of Orange County' and parlayed its heady high-drama mix of Botox, boobs, blonds and bitchiness into a franchise with versions in New York City, New Jersey, Atlanta, Beverly Hills, D.C. and Miami.

Cohen has already confirmed that Miami is the last stop on the 'Housewives' train. It has not yet been picked up for a second season, but the 'O.C.' mothership has just kicked off its sixth season and 'Beverly Hills' was recently renewed. So the end's not in sight just yet.

'The Real Housewives of D.C.' launched to respectable ratings but never caught fire like its stablemates. One of the problems was that for viewers used to the hot tub-loving, wig-wearing drama queens and table-flippers of the other versions, the 'D.C.' housewives were simply a bit bland.

Cohen admitted the comparative demureness of the 'D.C.' show back in October when he told 'The Washington Post' that "It's less noisy. ... It's serious, it's politics. ... The level of discourse on this show is different. For people who expect to see table flipping or wig pulling, that was never going to happen on this show."

Written by Catherine Lawson at TVSquad.

Tags: real housewives of DC

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Friday 08 April

By Bubbles

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Good. It was VERY BORING. Almost as bad as Miami Housewives. They are even worse. Pull the plug on them too.

By roxy

I agree. Miami is awful. Now they have absolutely killed the NY Housewives with keeping crazy Kelly and this new big tooth single mom with twins. what a bore! and now a new Model from Brooklyn. Save me

Saturday 09 April

By Jules

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Totally agree. Washington was the perfect solution to insomnia, and the Miami show is cinge-worthy, to say the least. New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, and the O.C. are the ones to keep!

By themeeker

Well, at least there are 6 fewer hookers being jammed down our throats every week.

Good riddance.

By Donna

How can they be crammed down your throat if you dont watch it. You know there is a thing called a remote that changes stations or a power button to shut your TV off. But I am so glad this was canceled thank you Bravo

Geez Donna, shut up. You KNOW what I mean. You can't turn around without hearing about them. Get off your high horse.

There's always one.

By anthony

Thank God for that, NY housewives should follow, all of them show you that even if you have a little bit of money you can still be trash

By Katy

Thanks for not signing them for another season. I didn't like them at all. That Michail????and tarque??? were the WORST people ever. Just like the politicians in d.c.

By Alice

Miami will be next. Bev Hills, Atlanta and NYC are the best of the bunch. DC was never a good idea to begin with...DC is a political, conservative town and that doesn't bring the kind of drama the Real Housewives franchise needs.

By Georgette

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BEG TO DIFFER !!!!! The Miami Housewives is without question, one of the most "vibrant and exciting" shows of the franchise. It's absolutely intoxicating to watch, and the scenery is unbelievable. I, and everyone I know, can not wait for the second season to start. It takes great courage to put your life out there for everyone to see and it's been admirable and refreshing to watch women like Lea and Adriana, Marisol, Alexia and even Elsa, bring the flavor of Miami to the small screen. Great recipe and we want to see them back(with the exception of the two "mean girls"). These "two" need to be dismissed or replaced, they are not supportive of the team and youth isn't everything. There are a lot of fabulous women in Miami who would love to jump at the chance if asked.

By Mike

These shows shouldn't be called Housewives of. They should be called Phonies of D.C., etc.

By Mary

OK, you have canceled the DC one, not cancel the rest of them and make them go out and get real jobs. Then will see how they do in the real world.

By Daniel

Let's all sign a petition to end all shows containing the words "Jersey" or "Real Housewives"

By shepsbear

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You get a big thumbs up from me. They are all stupid. I have never watched more than 2-3 min. of each and couldn't believe it was on my TV. Bravo........listen to the fans. Get rid of them all.

By chris

jwblackpride, what does that have to do with anything, go watch Atlanta Housewives!!!!

Next to go should be Miami Housewives, Larsa and cristy are nothing but arrogant snobby bi#ches. Can't stand Miami Housewives!!!!!

By TexasTeaCup

Thumbs up !!

By Lulu

Now get rid of the Housewives of Miami. More exciting to watch paint dry. What a yawn.

By janet7

Yep DC HW and Miami HW are boring. Keep the OC, Beverly Hills, Atlanta, NY and NJ. Those are the best, and those are plenty. Can't wait for the NJ one to start up again.

By jacksonlillycash

thank god, it was horrible

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