Bravo Announces 'Real Housewives Of D.C.' Cast

WaPo.com:

"The Real Housewives of D.C." will be debuting on Thursday, August 5 at 9 p.m. -- with Washington's favorite White House state dinner crasher Michaele Salahi on board as a "real housewife."

Bravo confirmed the start date which will be officially announced Tuesday.

"These connected D.C. power players all have their pulse on the most important cultural events, political galas, gallery openings, and fundraisers in Washington society," Bravo says.

Salahi, Bravo notes modestly, became the focus of media attention following the White House state dinner last November." She's also described as a "model" and "founder of D.C.'s America's Polo Cup."

Michaele's supporting cast includes:

* Mary Schmidt Amons: who Bravo describes as "the true Washingtonian and granddaughter of radio and TV personality Arthur Godfrey"

* Lynda Erkiletian: "the mother hen and owner of D.C.'s top modeling agency"

*Catherine Ommanney: a "feisty Brit" who Bravo says is "married to a White House photographer." 

* Stacie Scott Turner: "Harvard grad, active political fund raiser."

Bravo says "The Real Housewives" franchise presents "a slice of life amongst affluent, educated women, some raising kids, some driving careers, all interacting with friends and family as determined by the unwritten social rules of the Beltway."

Meh. Other than Michaele Salahi doesn't seem like there's anyone to get excited about here. Bravo needs to diverisify more. I think a Miami 'Housewives' show would make for a great show.