'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Manzo Brothers Headed for Spin-off Show? Albie & Chris Talk Details
Chris and Albie Manzo from The Real Housewives of New Jersey may be headed for their own spin-off.
The two business owners talked to OK! magazine about having a reality show focused on their lives. They said they are open to the idea but only if it seemed right to them as a venture they would take on together.
"Just like the restaurant, we don't want to put our names on anything that would be bad...if we think it would be a good concept and fun," Chris, 24, said. "Then, of course, we'd love to, but ultimately, it depends on how it pans out here and if it's worth watching."
Albie, 27, added, "We're going one reality show at a time. That's what we're doing. Taking it day by day...We'll see."
Since RHONJ focuses on five housewives (Melissa Gorga, Teresa Guidice, Caroline Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita, Kathy Wakile), the Manzo brothers only have a few minutes of on-screen time during each episode. If the spin-off show were to happen, Chris and Albie thought of beginning with a Watch What Happens showing in Hoboken, N.J.
"Maybe we can get Andy [Cohen] here," Albie said. "If we're talking Bravo shows, let's start there."
The season 5 premiere of Real Housewives of New Jersey was watched by 2.8 million viewers. The Manzo brothers may already have a huge fan base but they are mostly blown away with how the network has been doing with its new shows.
"I've been pretty impressed with Bravo really the last few years. They've really found ways just to come up with new concepts and really great shows," Albie said. "Shahs of Sunset, Vanderpump Rules and the other Housewives franchises that seem to just be growing."
Little Town NJ, owned by both brothers, celebrated its grand opening in April.
