Will there be 'RHUGT' Season 5? Gretchen Rossi hints Bravo show future amid Caroline Manzo’s lawsuit
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The 'RHOC' alum Gretchen Rossi recently teased the future of 'Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip' Season 5. The upcoming season was already filmed but put on hold due to the ongoing lawsuit filed by Caroline Manzo. However, Gretchen now hinted that 'RHUGT' Season 5 might get canceled.
Gretchen attended Pre-Oscars Luxury Lounge Presented by Debbie Durkin on March 8 in Los Angeles. At the event, she told the US Sun, "It was quite the experience, but unfortunately it doesn't look like it's going to air anytime soon." The Bravo star added to the outlet, "Unfortunately, they haven't really given us a lot of information, so I'm sad because I really think it would've been an incredible season."
Gretchen further called the situation a "bummer" as the fans have to wait to watch. She added, "By the time [the lawsuit's dissolution] happens, that could be years from now, so I don't even know if it would be relevant." Caroline reportedly filed a lawsuit against Bravo and other affiliate companies at the end of January. The reality star alleged that she was sexually harassed and assaulted by Brandi Glanville during the filming of 'RHUGT' Season 4.
Gretchen Rossi dubs 'RHUGT' Season 5 as 'the best'
'Real Housewives of Orange County' star Gretchen Rossi teased behind the scenes of 'RHUGT' Season 5 and called the latest installment 'the best'. The reality star shared, "From what we're hearing from the network and from everybody, they said it was going to be just probably one of the best seasons." She further noted that the Bravo spinoff show cast had "broken the fourth wall" and fans would see "a lot of behind the scenes" drama.
She added, "I was excited about doing [RHUGT] because I knew it was going to be new [and] different." The Bravo star further teased, "I knew we were going to be able to break the fourth wall, talk about what it was like being a housewife."
Who stars in 'RHUGT' Season 5?
Bravo's Real Housewives spinoff show, 'Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip' Season 5 welcomed the former cast members from the franchise. The latest season was announced in January 2023 and has been titled, 'Ex-Wives Club'.
'RHUGT' Season 5 cast included, Caroline Manzo, Brandi Glanville, Gretchen Rossi, Vicki Gunvalson, Phaedra Parks, Camille Grammer, Eva Marcille, and Alex McCord. Season 5 was previously supposed to premiere at the end of 2023 after the cast wrapped up shooting in Morocco in January.
Caroline Manzo sues Bravo amid sexual harassment
Bravo star Caroline Manzo filed a lawsuit against Bravo on January 26 in New York after Brandi Glanville sexually harassed her allegedly at the direction of the producer. Caroline claimed in the lawsuit that Brandi visited her rental home during the filming of an episode, where she attempted to forcefully kiss her and groped her private parts without consent.
According to Variety, the showrunners and producers allegedly encouraged Brandi to consume alcohol on set to increase the likelihood of her engaging in outrageous and harassing behavior. This purportedly aimed to boost the Defendants' ratings without consideration for the rights and safety of those involved.
Caroline also slammed NBCUniversal in the lawsuit for hiring Brandi for ratings despite knowing her past sexual harassing conduct. Caroline later described the incident as "triggering trauma," referring to her past childhood sexual assault.
Why was Brandi Glanville fired from Bravo?
Brandi Glanville was fired in February 2023 from Bravo after her alleged sexual harassment against Caroline Manzo. However, she denied the accusation and her representatives stated at the time noting, "While filming, Brandi followed what the producers asked of her, and there was no sexual assault."
Brandi also shared her side of the story and tweeted, "I can speak on anything I want to speak on-it was at the end of an 18 hour Wrk day at our belly dancing party & I'd like to see footage on it beforehand as both myself & Caroline were very intoxicated."
