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You know what the world doesn't have enough of? Reality shows featuring a handful of women going about their everyday lives.Biters.
So thank goodness TLC has ordered a limited run of a new "docu-series" which sounds suspiciously like our favorite housewives franchise on Bravo. The Real Housewives of Alabama -- or Bama Belles, as TLC is calling it -- stars five ladies from rural Dothan, Alabama (population: around 58K at last count in 2003). OK, so maybe it's not so Real Housewives after all.
Set to premiere Dec. 5 at 10 p.m., the BBC-produced show focuses on five women struggling to balance their families, careers and relationships, according to Variety.
"Bama Belles is exploring a group of women, a city and a life that we think our viewers will really connect to," said TLC production/development senior VP Nancy Daniels. "TLC is taking a real look at the southern lifestyle of these women in a relatable and fun way."
The cast, ranging in age from 24 to 39, includes a radio personality/real estate developer; an ex-beauty queen; an Army reservist and an internet entrepreneur originally from New York. TLC has ordered three hour-long episodes to start.
On a side note, we can't help but wonder if the folks who did Southern Belles (a Louisville,Ky.-based snoozefest that aired on SoapNet a few years back) have anything to do with this. If so, we'll take a pass.
Better luck to you, 'Bama babes.
Just a little FYI one of those "Bama Belles" is not even from the South!!!
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