REAL Housewives of Dubia fans fear the franchise will be canceled after ratings plummet to their lowest ever.
The new Housewives spin-off series recently premiered on Bravo on June 1st of this year.
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A popular Twitter account that monitors the Bravo network’s ratings published the viewer ratings from the show’s latest episode.
Season one episode five tallied 0.495 million viewers, not including DVR numbers, the lowest watched episode so far.
The abysmal number of viewers doesn’t bode well for any series but it can be especially harmful during its debut season.
Real Housewives fans responded to the viewer rating post, giving their take on what Bravo should do with the new series.
One fan commented: “I like the show! It’s just the 1st season. Give them a 2nd with a couple of shake-ups and I believe it would be a good show.
They continued, “[Bravo keeps] RHOBH going and that has been a snooze fest for years”.
Another Twitter user wrote: “I watched the first 2 episodes and it was super boring. The ladies barely have any group scenes of all of them together. Not gelling as a cast so I’ve stopped watching. A shame because I really wanted to like it.”
While a third person responded: “They just started. The first season for a new city is generally always trying to just introduce them and then they start getting the hang of things…I think next season could take off.”
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Other fans then voiced why they thought the new series is struggling, with one user writing “The problem with the show [that] it started [messily], and they really don’t film with each other, it doesn’t feel real housewife-ish”.
One person commented: “Love the show; I think it’s normal for the new season to be a bit shaky…I wonder if the location also affects things more than we realize.”
Another commenter added, “the location is definitely it for me”.
“Get rid of Nina she’s boring. Chanel, Sara, Caroline, Lesa, and Stansbury are good. Tons of rich housewives in Dubai, get one that’s an influencer on the show”, suggested one Real Housewives fan.
An optimistic fan wrote: “This show is new. People are warming up to them. No show hits a million the first season. We will see next season”
While a not-so-optimistic user asked: “Will there be a next season?”
DU-BACK STORY
On November 1, 2021, Bravo executive Andy Cohen announced the Real Housewives franchise is expanding by filming in Dubai.
Dubai is the 11th city in the world of the Real Housewives and the network’s first international spin-off of the famed reality brand.
Andy Cohen disclosed in a press release: “Everything’s bigger in Dubai.”
“And I couldn’t be more excited to launch Bravo’s first international Housewives series in a city I’ve been fascinated by for years, with an outstanding group of friends as our guides.”
Similar to the Housewives that came before, the series will follow a group of women in Dubai who are navigating their careers, relationships, friendships, and ultra-luxury lifestyles.
These scenes will play out in “over-the-top opulence, jaw-dropping modern architecture and wild nightlife scene,” as promised in the press release.
On April 1, 2022, the network revealed the cast members slated for RHODubai’s official roster.
DUBAI CAST
The ladies debuting on the first edition of RHODubai are Chanel Iyan, a supermodel and socialite who also runs a talent agency.
Caroline Brooks, who is a well-known real estate agent in Dubai and who also has a number of ideas for business ventures and desires to open an all-inclusive spa facility.
Dr. Sara Al Madani, a public speaker and entrepreneur who was born and raised in the United Arab Emirates.
The doctor’s journey during season one will see her explore the romantic side of her life outside of her accomplished career.
Beauty pageant winner Lesa Milan, who the show teased will face complications between her career and personal life.
Caroline Stanbury, the wife of Real Madrid soccer player Sergio Carallo, is also a part of the cast.
As well as Nina Ali and her husband, Munaf, who moved to Dubai in 2011.
The couple will have to decide whether or not the price they pay for their lifestyle is actually worth it.
Bravo teased was also made available and summarized what fans can expect on the first season.
The synopsis read: “Whether they’re dining on a mountainside overlooking a valley of 1,000 camels or hosting the wedding event of the year, these ambitious and glamorous women prove everything is more extravagant in the ‘City of Gold.'”
“When new group dynamics threaten long-standing friendships, tensions inevitably reach a boiling point, so if you can’t handle the heat… get out of Dubai.”
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