We knew it wasn't going to be long before Bravo's Real Housewives franchise went global, but we didn't expect there to be an opposition like the one we've come across against the series.
MSN Philippines News reports that the first international extension of the Real Housewives brand, The Real Housewives of Athens, has ruffled the feathers of TV critics in Greece for the display of opulent spending and excess lifestyles in light of the recent economic crisis that hit the country.
"One wonders if the broadcasters realise that there are around a million unemployed in Greece at the moment," a newspaper named Ta Nea declared. "With the economic crisis...a reality show on lavishness and consumerism seems unlikely to catch on."
The six women involved with this installment are ex models (and current TV presenters) Ioanna Soulioti and Annita Nathanail; ex-basketball player Orthoula Papadakou; fashion designer Joe Togu; actress Christina Papa...
MSN Philippines News reports that the first international extension of the Real Housewives brand, The Real Housewives of Athens, has ruffled the feathers of TV critics in Greece for the display of opulent spending and excess lifestyles in light of the recent economic crisis that hit the country.
"One wonders if the broadcasters realise that there are around a million unemployed in Greece at the moment," a newspaper named Ta Nea declared. "With the economic crisis...a reality show on lavishness and consumerism seems unlikely to catch on."
The six women involved with this installment are ex models (and current TV presenters) Ioanna Soulioti and Annita Nathanail; ex-basketball player Orthoula Papadakou; fashion designer Joe Togu; actress Christina Papa...
- 3/14/2011
- by Mark O. Estes
- TVovermind.com
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