BravoCon, the reality TV conference, is postponed until 2025, with a new event called "Watch Party by Bravo" filling the gap, while ABC announces the 97th Oscars for March 2, 2025, and trailers for upcoming TV series like The Jinx Part Two, Land of Women, and The Tattooist of Auschwitz are released.
BravoCon will not be held in 2024, with Bravo offering a series of events for fans to engage with their favorite stars instead. The "Watch Party by Bravo" will feature advance screenings and sneak peeks of upcoming shows in New York and Los Angeles. BravoCon is set to return to Caesars Forum in Las Vegas on Nov. 14-16, 2025, after last year's successful event, attended by 27,000 fans and over 160 network stars.
BravoCon 2024 has been canceled and replaced with "Watch Party by Bravo," a series of events debuting in Los Angeles and New York this spring, featuring screenings of upcoming episodes and sneak peeks. The next BravoCon is scheduled for 2025 in Las Vegas. The reason for skipping 2024 is unclear, but speculations include financial issues and uncertainties surrounding premiere dates. The absence of Jessel Taank and other grievances has led to playful blame on Gizelle Bryant.
BravoCon will not be held in 2024 but is set to return to Las Vegas in November 2025 at Caesars Forum. Smaller fan gatherings called "Watch Party by Bravo" will take place in New York City and Los Angeles starting this spring. The decision to skip a year aims to refresh the shows and programming for the convention, which attracted 27,000 fans in 2023. Additionally, Bravo made several announcements during the last convention, and Andy Cohen confirmed the return with a video featuring Bravolebs.
BravoCon, a convention for fans of Bravo reality TV shows, showcases the network's ability to cultivate loyalty and generate revenue through merchandise sales and brand partnerships. With nearly 25,000 attendees, the event offers panels, meet-and-greets, and exclusive experiences for fans to interact with their favorite "Bravolebrities." Bravo's success lies in its ability to extend its brand beyond traditional television viewership, with merchandise sales and spin-off products from its talent pool. Despite recent controversies and accusations of exploitation, BravoCon remains a highly anticipated event for fans and a lucrative venture for the network.
Crystal Kung Minkoff, a cast member of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, revealed that some Real Housewives from the New York franchise were rude at BravoCon 2023. She clarified that it was both the original and rebooted cast members. Meanwhile, former Flipping Out star Jeff Lewis made negative comments about Crystal during a panel, but later apologized. Crystal also addressed co-star Garcelle Beauvais' comment about her behavior on and off camera, acknowledging that she sometimes clams up due to the pressure of being filmed.
Real Housewives of Miami cast members Alexia Nepola and Adriana de Moura reportedly had a heated argument at the Miami airport after returning from Bravocon. The dispute arose from Adriana's claims about Alexia and her husband's financial problems in the new season. Witnesses say the argument escalated into a shouting match at baggage claim, with Adriana accusing Alexia of acting like the star of the show. Alexia defended herself, claiming she is indeed the star. The argument was eventually diffused by another cast member, Kiki Barth.
Sonja Morgan, former cast member of Real Housewives of New York City, revealed during a panel at BravoCon 2023 that she had sex with actor Owen Wilson multiple times. Morgan has been open about her past relationships with various celebrities, including Eric Clapton, Billy Idol, John McEnroe, and Jack Nicholson. She clarified that she is not attracted to fame but rather values intelligence and interesting conversations. Other Real Housewives stars, such as Teddi Mellencamp and Brandi Glanville, also shared their experiences with famous hookups, including encounters with Matt Damon, Gerard Butler, and Ben Stiller.
Teresa Giudice and her 'RHONJ' costar, Jennifer Aydin, fired back at a fan during a Q&A session at BravoCon after being provoked with an inappropriate question. The panel descended into chaos as the two reality TV stars stood up and defended themselves. Teresa also revealed that she is not on good terms with her estranged brother and his wife, and expressed her desire for her ex-husband, Joe Giudice, to return to the States. Overall, Teresa's time at BravoCon was filled with drama and controversy.
Larsa Pippen responds to Cardi B mocking her claims of having sex four times a day, stating that Cardi wasn't in bed with her and her ex-husband, Scottie Pippen, so she has no basis to comment. Larsa addressed the issue during a 'Real Housewives of Miami' panel at BravoCon, dismissing Cardi's criticism as comical.
Kyle Richards broke down in tears while discussing her "divorce" from Mauricio Umansky at BravoCon. The couple, who have been separated for a while but still live under the same roof, issued a joint statement denying reports of an official divorce. However, Kyle hinted at a more definite split, describing their separation as a "divorce" for the first time. She opened up about the challenges they've faced in their marriage and the emotional toll it has taken on her. Despite the difficulties, Kyle emphasized that they still love each other and are trying to figure things out.
Kyle Richards, star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, opened up about her "amicable" separation from her husband, Mauricio Umansky, during a panel discussion at BravoCon 2023. Richards expressed her love for Umansky and emphasized that they are still a family, despite their current situation. She also revealed that she has used the word "divorce" for the first time while discussing her relationship with reporters. Richards acknowledged that going through a difficult year, including the loss of her best friend to suicide, has changed her as a person. She initially kept her relationship problems private but is now navigating them publicly on the reality TV show.
Vanderpump Rules stars Lala Kent and Katie Maloney dressed up in glamorous outfits to meet fans at BravoCon 2023 in Las Vegas. Lala wore a bouffant and Burberry athleisure attire, while Katie opted for a red blouse over a black slip dress and cowboy boots. Other cast members, including James Kennedy and his girlfriend Ally Lewber, Tom Schwartz, and Scheana Shay, also attended the event. The Vanderpump Rules cast participated in panels and discussed their personal lives. The 11th season of Vanderpump Rules is set to premiere in January 2023.
Kyle Richards, star of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, broke down during a panel at BravoCon while discussing her family and marriage. Richards expressed discomfort when her friend Dorit Kemsley confronted her about possible marital issues on camera, and she tearfully revealed that she and her husband Mauricio Umansky are still "trying to figure it out." Richards asked for compassion from her co-stars, emphasizing that it's not about the questions asked but how they are asked.
Kyle Richards broke down in tears during an emotional panel at BravoCon while discussing her relationship with Mauricio Umansky. She expressed her love for him and their strong family unit, but also mentioned the challenges they are facing. Richards became frustrated with her costars for asking her questions about her separation on camera, feeling like she was on the defense. She emphasized the importance of asking questions with compassion. Richards also revealed that she referred to her situation with Mauricio as a "divorce" for the first time.