NeNe was able to “broker the huge pay increase because she is the most popular housewife of any of the Bravo franchises,” a source told Radar.
“Without NeNe, RHOA wouldn’t be the ratings blockbuster that it continues to be. While some of the other shows including RHONJ and RHONY have endured ratings slumps, Atlanta has never had to endure that,” the source said. “NeNe made it known she would need a significant raise to do the upcoming season, and Bravo had no choice but to agree to it.”
The source added, “NeNe is a very smart businesswoman. She knew she could demand it and get it.”
UPDATE: On a recent interview with Extra TV, NeNe denied these reports by saying the following:
“I was not offered $1.5, let’s be clear, yeah, it’s a lot nicer than that.”
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