Former Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) star, Caroline Manzo has filed a lawsuit not just against Bravo but several companies involved in the production of the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip (RHUGT) show. The lawsuit stems from allegations of a harassment episode which transpired while filming the show in Morocco.
Key Takeaways:
– Former RHONJ star, Caroline Manzo, is suing Bravo and a slew of other companies citing a harassment incident while filming RHUGT in Morocco.
– Manzo accuses fellow castmate, Brandi Glanville, of repeated unwanted advances but places blame primarily on show production.
– Fans have mixed feelings about the situation, questioning whether the season should air given the circumstances.
RHUGT’s Unpleasant Morocco Filming Experience
RHUGT, a popular Peacock spinoff series featuring housewives and former cast members from various franchises, typically combines fun, activities and occasional conflicts. One of the memorable incidents for the fourth season filming in Morocco involved Caroline Manzo and Brandi Glanville, with both stars exiting the show prematurely. While the incident reportedly ruined Glanville’s life, Manzo is now pursuing legal action.
According to a TMZ report, Manzo accuses Glanville of aggressive behavior, claiming she forced herself on Manzo while under the influence of alcohol. Manzo alleges that the show production facilitated the incident by supplying the cast with copious amounts of alcohol. Despite Glanville’s behavior, Manzo primarily blames the incident on the show’s production.
Show Production’s Alleged Role in the Incident
Manzo reasons that the high rate of alcohol consumption, encouraged by the show’s production, set the stage for the unpleasant episode. Glanville too had previously called out the production for promoting alcohol consumption in Morocco, including during the daytime when it is allegedly prohibited. She claimed that the production was just as liable for any misconduct as anyone else.
Will the Incident Taint the Season’s Airing?
Interestingly, Manzo is not the first to sue Bravo over a RHUGT incident. Marco, an actor hired as a butler for Season 2, also filed a lawsuit accusing some of the ladies of assault. However, Glanville maintained that Marco, like herself, was following instructions from the production.
With the unfolding drama and legal battles, speculations are rife on whether viewers will get to see the unfolding drama between Manzo and Glanville. Fan sentiment over the whole incident varies widely: some expressing disappointment, others supporting Manzo’s lawsuit against Bravo, and some left clueless about the actual happenings. The question of whether the season should still air amidst the controversy is also a topic of debate.
Despite the mixed reactions, one thing is clear. Caroline Manzo, a once admired RHONJ alumnus, is determined to fight her case in court, laying bare the darker aspects of reality TV. While the impact of Manzo’s lawsuit on the future of RHUGT remains to be seen, the case underscores the importance of maintaining professionalism and respect even in the fast-paced, high-stress world of reality television.