Nene Leakes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta is back and it seems that Bravo execs are doing whatever they can to make her stay!
The ‘OG’ housewife made her highly anticipated return last week during the last few minutes of the show (click HERE if you missed that), but reports are that it’s questionable if she’s back for good.
Apparently the network wants Leakes under contract as a FULL-TIME housewife and with all the other jobzzz on deck, the veteran ‘housewife’ reportedly isn’t ready to commit. ?Now Bravo is reportedly turning up the heat by getting their parent company involved.
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Leakes?s involvement with Season Eight of the hit Bravo show was minimal, but still translated to higher ratings. Now, ?Bravo execs want to bring NeNe back full time next year,? an insider told Radar.
?The fans miss NeNe and even though there is tons of drama this year without her, with her back, it would just take the show to the next level.?
Reportedly, NeNe isn?t ready to return to the show next year and now NBC Universal (Bravo’s parent company) is now getting involved and they have turned up the heat!
The parent company of Bravo, NBC Universal also oversees E!, the home of Leakes?s new gig Fashion Police. And according to the source, they?re considering yanking her spot there if she won?t do RHOA.
?NeNe loves being a part of Fashion Police, but the network is ready to cut ties if she doesn?t agree to their terms,? the insider told Radar.
?NeNe seems to think she is better than doing reality television and has moved on from RHOA,? the source claimed. ?Going back would be a step back in her plan to become a global brand. She has a clothing line, and no longer wants to be associated with a reality show.?
As you know, Leakes, 48, returned to RHOA during season 8, episode 11 and is working to mend her friendship with Cynthia Bailey in the aftermath of season 7.
The Atlanta franchise of the popular reality show is Bravo’s ‘cash cow’ and reports are that the network is doing all it can to keep Nene on the show.
Interesting… ?Sounds like a great position to be in if you ask me. ?CUT THE CHECK Bravo… 🙂