Huge Ratings Increase For RHOD Season 1 And RHONY Season 8!

The cast of The Real Housewives of Dallas and The Real Housewives of New York City have a lot to celebrate. It's been reported that both shows have had an increase of ratings following the RHONY's dramatic Berkshires blow up between Bethenny Frankel and  Luann de Lesseps and RHOD's Austin trip drama between LeeAnne Locken and Marie Reyes.

Bravo has reported via Nielsen Live+3 data, that #RHONY hit third consecutive season high in last week's episode in P25-54 with 1.5 million viewers, making it the highest rated episode of the series since 2012 in P25-54.

Start spreading the news! #RHONY hit 3rd consecutive season high last week in P25-54 with 1.5M vwrs + highest rated ep since 2012 in P25-54

— Bravo PR (@BravoPR) June 8, 2016

Meanwhile, #RHOD scores series highs in all key demos with 866K (P18-49), 984K (P25-54), 1.5 million total viewers; up 14%, 11%, 8% from prior week.

.@bravotv’s #RHOD scores series highs in all key demos with 866K (P18-49), 984K (P25-54), 1.5M ttl viewers; up 14%, 11%, 8% from prior week

— Bravo PR (@BravoPR) June 8, 2016

Drama sure pays off. I guess accusing your cast member of being a slut or telling them that your going to gut them carny style paid off since the ratings increased for both Bravo reality shows.

The Real Housewives of Dallas airs Monday nights at 10/9c only on Bravo. For International TV Listings click here!

The Real Housewives of New York City airs Wednesday nights at 9/8c only on Bravo. For International TV Listings click here!

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