Did NeNe Leakes Reject A Reality Show Spin-Off?

August 10th, 2012 - By Alissa Henry
"NeNe Leakes"

Source: Bravo TV

Sounds like the most popular “Real Housewife” reality star on Bravo isn’t ready for her own reality show yet.

Last year, rumors began that NeNe was going to have her own reality show shot in L.A. called, “I Dream of NeNe”. Now, those reports have been confirmed according to LALate:

NeNe Leakes was pursued for a spinoff series called “I Dream of NeNe” by producers of Real Housewives of Atlanta

In March 2011, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued a trademark for new reality show project entitled “I Dream of Nene”. The mark was issued for “entertainment services in the nature of a reality television series”. And who sought the trademark? The applicant for the mark was True Entertainment LLC, the production company behind Real Housewives of Atlanta and Don’t be Tardy for the Wedding.

In fact, the mark was issued at the same time that Atlanta news was claiming that Bravo was considering spinoff series for the cast RHOA members.

Leakes in February at the time said “I have had many offers since 1st season but it has 2 b the right thing.” In March, Leakes told followers that she had been offered a reality show but had turned it down. She said she had “been offered” a spinoff but prefers “acting & talk show hosting.”

So will I Dream of Nene ever be produced? Because this trademark application is a “1B” type application aka “intent to use”, the trademark owner True Entertainment has to provide evidence of its use of “I Dream of Nene” in commerce in the coming months, or seek an extension from the Trademark Office. If it doesn’t, then hopes for “I Dream of Nene” could be two blinks from disappearing into a bottle.

So, why would NeNe turn down the reality show spin-off? Some were saying that it was slated to showcase NeNe’s newly single life in LA (as opposed to married life in Atlanta). Well, after reports that NeNe and Greg are working things out, that premise isn’t going to work and maybe that’s why she’s decided she isn’t ready for a reality show yet.

It also could be because she has too many other things going on. She’s already the star of Real Housewives of Atlanta, she’s starting her own clothing line, she has a recurring role on Glee and she’s castmember on the upcoming NBC show “The New Normal”.  Apparently she definitely needed to say “no” to something and her own reality show was it.  So, for those dreaming of getting a peek into NeNe’s life via her own reality show? Dream on.

Are you disappointed to hear she may have declined a spin-off?

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  • CA Pullen

    What? NeNe? Linnethia Leakes turned down another excellent opportunity to continue to cuss, have a foul mouth and act a fool? I am shocked. Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Kayo

    “Are you disappointed to hear she may have declined a spin-off?”

    Definitely not.

    You know what though? Maybe I should pimp myself out for a reality show, because trying to do things the right way in life is not working out at all.

  • Rah Truth

    Someone has obviously spoken with Nene in the past year about cleaning up her image and becoming more respectful rather than the loud-mouthed drama queen she was known for. I believe she is now trying to distance herself from that and be taken seriously. We’ll see how that goes… *side eye*

  • Rah Truth

    Someone has obviously spoken with Nene in the past year about cleaning up her image and becoming more respectful rather than the loud-mouthed drama queen she was known for. I believe she is now trying to distance herself from that and be taken seriously. We’ll see how that goes… *side eye*

  • Juandre’

    WELL, She should completely go away as far as doing reality shows go. She is kind of embarrassing in my opinion. BUT Good Luck on your acting.

  • DiamondDoll1008

    The tweet this article said Nene declined the show. The article says Nene “may have” declined a spin-off. You should confirm your information from a credible source and make sure that your headlines are consistent before running with a story.

  • Treacle234

    Of course she would reject it, her dream was always to an actress. Doing a reality show can get messy and she is trying to build her brand and taken seriously. I agree, wait for legit offers where you can showcase your acting strength. You go girl!

  • good luck

    I am glad she is waiting to see what happens with the “legitimate” shows and offers before jumping into another reality show. Her idea of transforming from reality show star to television/movie actress will be better served this way. Another reality show could end up type casting her as reality star only and interfere with future offers she may have. Or worse people will get bored with a reality show only about Nene and her light may fade completely. Bravo tries to hush the fact that Tardy for the Party did not have the ratings they were hoping for with the exception of maybe 2 episodes, but that does not matter for Kim because she still has RHOA. I would think if was more successful we would be seeing promo’s or hear talks of season 2 and she would be phased out of RHOA. When Bethany’s spin off had such just great ratings there was no phasing out…she left completely with a more lucrative contract for 2 more seasons already in bag.

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