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Apparently Bravo has been put in a tight spot regarding what to do with the now infamous White House party crashers, Michaele and Tareq Salahi. As it has been widely reported, the two have been filming for the all new Real Housewives of Washington D.C.
Though Bravo has continuously said the couple has simply been auditioning to be on the show, we previously reported that they have been filming for months with the other cast members. In simple terms, it would be pretty impossible to axe the Salahis out of the show at this point, and still have a show. Removing them from the show would likely mean having to begin filming all over again.
A new report now reveals that NBC Universal, the parent company of Bravo, has been polling consumers about perceptions of the infamous couple, who have been the subject of negative publicity since crashing President Obama’s first state dinner Nov. 24. It seems NBCU is trying to gauge consumer perceptions of the couple. The questions being asked include What are the first words that pop into your head when you think of the White House Gate Crashers story? and How did you feel about the amount and type of coverage the White House Gate Crashers story has received?
A previous report also revealed that Andy Cohen, host and Senior Vice president of Original Programming of Bravo, and other Bravo execs were having 2nd thoughts, and wanted the Salahis removed from the show.
The Salahis are currently the subject of a federal investigation. A Congressional committee voted to subpoena the couple for a Janaury 20 hearing on Capitol Hill. Their lawyer has however said they will invoke their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
Bravo began developing The Real Housewives of D.C. in May and officially ordered the fifth edition of its Real Housewives franchise in October. No word yet on whether or not the Salahis will be coming to a Bravo channel near you soon.
When I think of the Salahi’s the first thing that comes to mind is rude, self-promoting arrogance.
Andy cohen is right.
Brato is just going to have to refilm – its not expensive to do so compared to costs for a series with paid actresses and actors.
Bravo has been cleaning up $$$$ with all the viewers – they should take one for the team on these Salahi people and the RHof DC.
They are a disgrace to our country. I’ll lose all respect for Bravo if they include them in the DC cast.
I think it would be a terrible decision for Bravo to have them on!
I would love to see these two on the show!
Drama Drama Drama!
Like all of a sudden now they have “standards”
The table flipping incident in NJ is OK????
Come on this is reality!!!!!!!
Isn’t this the crap we want to see?
This whole mess is going to blow up in Brave’s face. They have every intention of airing these shows. Why else would they continue to film them.
I agree with poster # 1-SBv23-
“When I think of the Salahi’s the first thing that comes to mind is rude, self-promoting arrogance.”
I am already tired of these two self important jerks.
They should under no circumstances be on the show! While yes, I do watch these shows because they are all about the trash and drama, these two jerks took to a whole ‘nother level. In my opinion, you don’t mess around with the president. Especially a president who probably faces a greater security threat than any other before him. Thier stunt was not only trashy, but showed a complete lack of respect for one of the highest institutions in our country. I say the secret service needs to learn what it can about it’s mistakes from these two, then they should go FAR FAR away and never disgrace my tv screen again.
I am a huge fan of all the Housewives shows, but I would NOT watch this one if they’re in it…they are a disgrace and a joke and turn my stomach….just saying
Usually we don’t know the “housewives” that are chosen to be on Real Housewives, and this lady we know, I am trying to think of another housewife that is the subject of a federal investigation?
If these people get on the show, then the show may have “jumped the shark” and may not be as interesting anymore.
I mean drama is drama, crashing a White House State dinner, is shameful.
He looks a little bit scary
remove them
Amazing that this is even an issue with Bravo…so far 3 Secret Service agents have been suspended because of the Salahis.
Ya think!!!!
The Salahis have already been outed as frauds whether its their charity scams, their polo affiliations, her claim to have been a Redskins cheerleader, crashing other parties to which they were not invited….
if Bravo wants to use people like them, and the Curtins who currently have a Bench Warrant out for their arrest (yep, court ordered 12/21/09) then they should change the name of the show to Real Frauds of DC/OC or whatever…
If Bravo doesn’t axe them from the show, then the series should be edited to show them as the rude, selfish, foolish idiots they are.
I will be angry if Bravo dares to try and show these two as anything but jerks… That is, if they dare to keep them on the show at all.
If they are on the show, then I’ll have to start a boycott BRAVO site. why are they even CONSIDERING promoting these criminals?
They didn’t “crash the Grammy’s”…they crashed the WHITE HOUSE, and they need to be held accountable.
I am a huge fan of the Housewives series, but being a DC resident I will not watch the Housewives of DC, if the Salahis remain on the show.
I normally do not post comments, but it appears that bad and/or illegal behavior the driving force in the case. Reality shows should air on the merit of entertainment not to make the national news as a security threat.
There are plenty of other housewives in DC (that actually live in the city) that are entertaining without challenging any law or insulting the intellect of the viewer.
The fact that Bravo continues to film after the illegal entry at the White House makes me wonder how and why Bravo continues to indulge that couple. I feel it is telling what Bravo truly thinks of it’s viewers.
This truly is a no brainer, Bravo should not ask the public about the “White House Crashers.” This is a case where the merit of thier action should stand on its own.
Bravo – I hope your listening! 95% of your fan base will boycott the new show if these two arrogant, mentally ill, publicity whores are on it. Andy – your instincts are right – go with it.
SBv23 said, “When I think of the Salahi’s the first thing that comes to mind is rude, self-promoting arrogance.”
THAT FITS ALL OF THE HOUSEWIVES FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!
ALL of these women — especially JILL ZARIN, RAMONA SINGER, NENE LEAKS and KIM THE WIG are FULL OF THEMSELVES.
I can’t believe how crazy viewers go over these self-righteous, no-talent broads.
So, to answer your question — YES — these slimey Sahalis would fit into the ZARIN/SINGER/LEAKS MIX quite well.
Oops, I forgot to mention the OC gals. All of these “reality” women are SO FAR from reality. They needs lives… and JOBS. REAL JOBS.
I would LOVE to see them on the show!
Can’t Wait!
The Salahi’s are con artists, they epitomize all of the lies and abuses performed by cons. They do not deserve to recieve and financial rewards for the people to whom they have lied and stolen from. They have more bills than money, they need to disolve into obscurity and get jobs, and pay everyone back. They pretend to be important and impress the impressionable. It is all smoke and mirrors and lies, please do not give them a starring role in Housewives of D.C. This should not be portrayed as a legitimate way of life to include crashing the White House.