"Real Housewives of Potomac" stars look for love on new Bravo dating show
There's a new reality dating show from Bravo starring two of the former "Real Housewives of Potomac" cast members — and it premieres this weekend, per a release shared with Axios.
Why it matters: Um, Bravo? "Real Housewives of Potomac?" Premieres this weekend? We rest our case.
State of play: " Love Hotel" will star Gizelle Bryant and Ashley Darby from the DMV franchise, as well as Luann de Lesseps (aka Countess Luann) from "The Real Housewives of New York" and Shannon Storms Beador of "The Real Housewives of Orange County." Actor Joel Kim Booster will host as the "Love Concierge."
The four single women will check into the "Love Hotel" in Los Cabos, Mexico, where they'll get their flirt on with a pool of eligible suitors.
The women decide who gets a key to "check into" the Love Hotel, and who has pack it up and "check out" — and whether they themselves want to leave the hotel solo or with a new boo.
How to watch: The eight-episode series premieres Sunday at 9pm on Bravo, and will stream the next day on Peacock.
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