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USA Today
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Bravo announces 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' is coming to cable network
Bravo announces 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' is coming to cable network Show Caption Hide Caption Bodycam video shows Karen Huger's arrest following drunk driving Newly released bodycam footage showed "The Real Housewives of Potomac" star Karen Huger's interactions with police during her arrest. The country's smallest geographic state received big news May 7: Rhode Island is getting a "Real Housewives" franchise. Bravo announced the news Wednesday after teasing four new shows in a cheeky X post. "IT'S. ALL. HAPPENING," read an Instagram caption from the NBCUniversal-owned cable network. "Set against the shores of the Ocean State, 'The Real Housewives' franchise expands into the world of a tight-knit circle of Rhode Islanders who have deep community roots and families that go back generations," the official description said. The statement continued: "With aspirational lives, thriving businesses and tangled family dynamics, these decade-long friendships prove that in a state this small, there's no escaping your past… or each other." 'Real Housewives' star Teddi Mellencamp has stage 4 melanoma. What's next? The franchise follows the drama filled, table flipped lives of wealthy women's lowbrow fights in upper crust cities across America. The franchise boasts shows in Atlanta, Potomac, Orange County, Beverly Hills, Salt Lake City and Miami. The New Jersey, New York City and Dubai editions are in flux. Dallas and Washington, D.C. are no longer airing. Since 2005, the "Real Housewives" franchise has explored deeper themes that go beyond glitz and glam, including financial instability, divorce, domestic violence, DUIs and the aftermath of home invasions. Two cast members from the franchise have been sentenced to federal prison for fraud charges. The "Real Housewives of Rhode Island" hails from production company Evolution Media and is slated to be executive produced by Bravo star and "Real Housewives" franchise figurehead Andy Cohen as well as Lucilla D'Agostino, Joseph Ferraro and Jen McClure-Metz. Rhode Island Film & TV Office executive director Steven Feinberg praised the news in a Facebook post confirming the upcoming program, which has garnered rumors in recent months. "One of the most popular reality-shows ever to grace television, 'The Real Housewives' franchise sparked an avalanche of enthusiasm when word spread that this entertaining series just might land in the Ocean State," Feinberg said. Ocean State political leaders praise 'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' Rhode Island politicians also applauded the upcoming "Rhode Island" show in respective statements after the news was made public. Gov. Dan McKee, a Democrat, praised the decision to bring the "Real Housewives" to the state. "We're excited to welcome 'The Real Housewives' and their millions of viewers to Rhode Island," McKee said in a news release. "Our state is home to vibrant communities, amazing food, rich history, and stunning coastal beauty – perfect for the spotlight. This is a great opportunity to support our local economy and bring national attention to all Rhode Island has to offer." 'Real Housewives' star Dorit Kemsley files to divorce PK after Shana Wall spotting The state's legislative House speaker, K. Joseph Shekarchi, said, "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" filming is a "great way to showcase some of the Ocean State's world-class dining and hospitality." The Rhode Island state Senate president, Valarie J. Lawson, agreed, adding that she is pleased to welcome Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchise to Rhode Island, "and I am excited for the show's millions of fans to get a glimpse into our state's rich history, culture, and natural beauty."
Washington Post
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Jailed ‘Real Housewives' star Karen Huger denied in bid for work release
Like many jail inmates, Karen Huger raised her hand when she became eligible for work-release. And for good reason. In Montgomery County, Maryland, where she was sentenced to 12 months for drunken driving, that meant transfer to a highly regarded facility geared toward rehabilitation and treatment that looks more like a college dorm than a jail. It would be a (very) small step toward normality for Huger, 61, who'd come to incarceration from a sprawling $2.2 million home appropriate for scenes in the TV show in which Huger starred: 'The Real Housewives of Potomac.'
USA Today
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Real Housewives of Potomac' star Karen Huger sentenced to jail for DUI
'Real Housewives of Potomac' star Karen Huger sentenced to jail for DUI Show Caption Hide Caption Karen Huger body cam video: "Real Housewives" star found guilty of DUI "Real Housewives of Potomac" star Karen Huger was found guilty of DUI and four other charges after a car crash in Maryland. Fox - 5 DC "Real Housewives" star Karen Huger is headed to jail. Huger, dubbed "The Grande Dame" on Bravo reality show "The Real Housewives of Potomac," was sentenced to two years in jail by Maryland Circuit Court Judge Terrence J. McGann with one year of the sentence suspended, meaning she is expected to serve one year in jail, Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office confirmed to USA TODAY Wednesday. On Dec. 19, Huger, 61, was found guilty of DUI, negligent driving, failure to control speed to avoid a collision, and failure to notify of a change in address, but was acquitted of reckless driving, following a March car accident, the state's attorney's office previously confirmed. In addition to her time in jail, Huger faces $2900 in fines, no driving at all for a year after release and five years of supervised probation upon release with an interlock device (a car breathalyzer), according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. 'Real Housewives' star Karen Huger found guilty of DUI, bodycam videos released Huger was charged in March after crashing a vehicle while driving in Potomac, Maryland. The TV personality "crossed a median and struck street signs," a representative for the Montgomery County Police Department confirmed to USA TODAY at the time. Huger failed to show for the three-part "RHOP" reunion, revealing in a previously taped message to her cast members on the Feb. 16 episode that she was checking herself into a rehab facility. Karen Huger arrest video: 'RHOP' star said she was 'Thomas Jefferson's concubine' in post-accident footage The "RHOP" reunion featured now-infamous body camera footage from the night of Huger's accident and subsequent arrest by police officers, which captured her saying, "Oh God. I'm lit." In body-cam videos shown during the trial, Huger refused to take a sobriety test but acknowledged she had been drinking before the accident and should have "probably taken a cab." The reality star repeatedly asked officers if they knew who she was and appeared to slur her words as she said she is "really rich" and "Thomas Jefferson's concubine." The footage also showed Huger telling an officer he would be "ashamed" when he Googles her. Karen Huger became known as 'Grande Dame' on 'Real Housewives' Huger has been a main cast member on the "Real Housewives of Potomac" since 2016. The show, one of two featuring all-Black casts, features wealthy and prominent Black women in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area (or DMV for D.C., Maryland, Virginia). 'Real Housewives' star Jen Shah guilty in fraud case, producer Andy Cohen doesn't 'know how to feel' Season 9 of "RHOP" wraps Sunday with its final episode of the three-part reunion. Huger currently stars on the Bravo show with fellow main cast members Ashley Darby, Gizelle Bryant, Wendy Osefo, Mia Thornton, Stacey Rusch, Keiarna Stewart and friends of the cast Jacqueline Blake and Jassi Rideaux. Huger's cast members have criticized her conduct throughout the season. Contributing: Brendan Morrow
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Yahoo
Montgomery County Correctional Facility: Where Karen Huger will serve DUI sentence
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. () — , star of Real Housewives of Potomac (RHOP), found out Wednesday that . Huger was found guilty in December 2024, months after her Maserati crossed a median, hitting a pole and a tree near Oaklyn Drive in Potomac. The incident was a topic of conversation throughout RHOP's ninth season, although Huger, herself, did not discuss the matter in any great length as she waited for the legal process to play out. Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger found guilty of DUI; body camera footage released Prior to recording the Season 9 reunion, Huger entered a treatment program and . Instead, she appeared in pre-recorded segments, addressing the audience and cast. Huger is serving her sentence at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF), which is located in Boyds Md., near Clarksburg. According to the , MCCF can accommodate as many as 1,028 inmates, both men and women. The facility is responsible for the custody and care of people who either are in a pre-trial status or are serving sentences of up to 18 months. Huger, who began serving her sentence immediately, faces five years of probation after her release and will not be able to drive for a year. She had 30 days from the day of sentencing to appeal the judge's ruling. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Yahoo
'Real Housewives of Potomac' star Karen Huger sentenced to year in jail after DUI conviction
Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger was sentenced to one year in jail after a jury in Maryland convicted her of crashing her Maserati into a street sign while drunk. Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Terrence McGann also ordered a one-year suspended sentence that Huger, 61, must serve if she violates her five-year probation. He also required her to pay $2,900 in fines. And Huger won't be allowed to drive for a year after she's released. "You were filled to the gills with alcohol," McGann told her in court in Rockville. Huger had faced up to two years behind bars after being arrested for the fourth time in 17 years, all alcohol-related traffic cases. "Driving under the influence is extremely dangerous behavior. We prosecute thousands of DUI cases every year and take them seriously," Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy said in a statement. "This defendant's case was not handled any differently based on the facts and her traffic history. We encourage the public to always drive sober and practice safety on the roads." In December, Huger was convicted of driving under the influence, negligent driving, not managing the car's speed to avoid crashing and not telling authorities about her updated address. Huger was cleared of reckless driving charge. "I understand better the brutal clarity of the fact that when you're behind a car driving you're not just driving for yourself," Huger told the judge. "It's my responsibility to make sure that my community members make it where they need to be safely." The wreck took place on March 19, 2024, when she struck a median and crosswalk sign at an intersection before colliding with a parking sign and coming to a halt just off the roadway. She was alone in the 2017 Maserati. The day after the crash Huger said in a statement to TMZ: "Last night I met a girlfriend for dinner, we talked and brought up some very emotionally sensitive topics. I was crying on my way home and saw a car heading right for me. I swerved to avoid the head-on collision, hit the divider and then a tree. I'm hurt, bruised up a bit, but so grateful I am alive! I did receive citations, one of which was unrelated to the incident which is understandable, but what was most surprising is that the car that almost hit me just drove away!" After her conviction, she had a 28-day stay at a rehab treatment center in Florida, which prosecutor Jordan Kramer said was akin to a "luxury four- to five-star hotel experience." Huger sought treatment for antidepressant abuse and trauma stemming from when she was raped as a student at the University of Virginia, defense attorney David Martella said. She missed the taping of the season 9 show's reunion. Real Housewives of Potomac debuted in 2016 with Huger as an original cast member. She is nicknamed "the Grande Dame" of high society in suburban Washington on the Bravo show.
