It’s kind of a bad news, good news, bad news time for Jeff Lewis. His contract with BravoTV has apparently expired. He’s said for a few weeks that he has not heard anything about renewing his contract for Flipping Out that was set to expire this month.
Jeff’s former BFF and co-star on the show has made claims that Jeff caused the filming of Flipping Out to be a hostile work environment. Apparently, since these two can’t make amends and are not speaking the show will not go on. If there is no Jeff to “flip out” on everyone there is no show.
The good news is that Jeff’s radio show on Radio Andy is going strong and has been bumped up to three days a week. The bad news is that the reason the ratings were so good was because Jeff spilled all sorts of behind the scenes secrets about Flipping Out and the California housewives. So rumor has it that Bravo “talent” cannot come on his show anymore. I mean, what is left to talk about then?
If that weren’t enough, his surrogate is still suing him for allegedly taping her giving birth without her permission and her doctor who performed the delivery has also claimed that the birth was not supposed to be filmed and they had no idea it was secretly filmed from behind a curtain.
I am ok with this, Maybe Shannon will go next.
Hoping that KBZ is never seen again
Hoping this is a sign of positive things ahead.
Thanks TT!
With Jenni gone, it’s hard to imagine “Flipping Out” being the same. As fun as it’s often been to watch all the wild and crazy antics of this show, this may be a good time to wrap things up. And as sad as it is for Jeff to lose his reality TV show, he should be proud that it’s lasted over a decade and opened the door to so many other opportunities for him.
NO!
I love watching Jeff. Can’t he do the show without Jenny? She’s great, but he really makes that show what it is. Seriously, this was my favorite show on bravo. I love his humor….
Maybe he can. But for me, Jenni has played a very integral role in the making of “Flipping Out”. We saw her start a family, grow her career, and do her best to manage a decade worth of Jeff’s legendary tirades while keeping the show moving.
And honestly, the show already doesn’t feel the same with Zoila gone. Maybe a revamped “Interior Therapy” could work, but it seems like Bravo has already chosen its players for its new Friday night home improvement lineup. (I might give the new Carson and Thom show a try, and I’m really excited to see some of the “Sweet Home Oklahoma” cast come back with their reworked show.)
Pumps is EVERYTHING!
Oklahoma is a hoot. Love that cast. TUBBERS.
Me too! Luv that kernel!
Agreed, I miss Zoila terribly. The show could’ve gone on without Jenni, i would’ve watched for sure.
atdleft, and others, I think and believe what Zoila did is serioyscenough not to trust her again. Zoila can be forgiven, invited over for birthday parties but not working in his home.
Maybe I’m wrong but it seems thst people don’t have bottom lines or boundaries once crossed there is a permanent price paid. I know I’m not a big rule person but I do expect certain choices from people close to me.
I agree. I want more FO not less. I don’t really care if Jenny is present or not, I watch for Jeff.
He’s such a colossal douchebag. But we still watch, so he’ll keep on keeping on.
The whole point is it looks like we aren’t going to get to watch him being a colossal doucebag anymore. Maybe they will give him his own show called Collossal Douchebag since Jenni has producer rights to Flipping Out. That would work for me.
Flopping Out. The original Tool Time. Your’n not mine.
Dump Jenni and give it a new title, problem solved. I like Jenni but she isn’t the only one I enjoy watching.
Totally agree! I watch for Jeff and his antics!
Sad about this. Perhaps WE network will pick him up. I thought Andy loved him some Jeff??
Andy isn’t in charge of bravo programming so he can’t do anything about the tv show. He suggested that Jeff go to WE tv… like you said.
Andy says he likes Jeff, and he’s giving him more airtime on his radio channel. On radio, Jeff is hilarious and will do just fine IMO. He recently had todd and savannah Crisley on, and it was very entertaining. I’m looking forward to this week’s guest (can’t remember who it is though).
Ever since Jenni was only faking it for the show, she’s played a much smaller part in its success. I think she deserves credit for the show getting to where it was, but she isn’t necessary for it to continue now that it’s evolved like it has.
She was NOT FAKING IT FOR THE SHOW. She still worked for Jeff part time during filming and was paid by Bravo. Jenni has been with JLD since the beginning of the company and is the best employee he’s ever had whether he was paying for her or Bravo was. She knows more than Gage about the company.
That said, we’ve been without her before during pregnancies and divorces, and the world didn’t end, just like it didn’t end with Zoila leaving. Maybe Jeff’s dinner with Zoila was to try to lure her back to the Jeff and Zoila show!
Then maybe Jeff and Jenni will make up in a season or two and she will come back too.
things end. It isn’t the first job Jeff lost.
I am curious as to how Bravo will physically shackle and stop the Bravolebrities that can’t give enough
“tea” to jeff – first up to bat – Shannon – his first guest on his new sirus show.
If Bravo is able to restrain the employees – why stop with Jeff’s show – alot of Bravolebrities spill to Heather (both heathers) on her podcast. Why not stop the bravolebrity from selling stories.
Great point!
Jeff has more exposure on his radio show than a obscure podcast so Bravo won’t allow current housewives to do his show. He can interview former housewives and starting to get celebrity guests. His contract ended but if his show does well this season he might be picked up. Jeff let this be known to advertise he’s a free agent now and said a couple of production companies have called.
these obscure podcasts have the same guests as Jeff – so – nope – wrong
Thank goodness. I watched the 1st episode this season, then stopped watching. I am tired of Jeff’s various issues. Bravo needs some new shows.
Agree with everything you said, especially Bravo needs some new shows.
Or I could FINALLY wean you people off Bravo. I stay up all night watching THE GOOD SHOWS ! I’m just saying there ARE other channels. Lots and lots of other channels!
Liking YOU..I think it’s on Lifetime..kind of a lesser Dexter idea I suppose.
I am really into this show too! MAFS on Lifetime is also on my top 5
I’ve already somewhat weaned myself from Bravo. Took sometime, but I did it with the help of my cable provider – they FINALLY added PBS stations. I watch those and come here for the tea. And it is the best I have tasted. I still have my Bravo shows that I watch, especially MDLNY. I love watching how Ryan and Frederick have evolved as they matured. Exacly the same for Kathryn’s story – how she has evolved as she has matured. I wish more Bravo shows focused on that personal growth instead of being stuck in the “I’m better/more important/better liked, etc., than you are.”
Forgot to add “richer than” to my list of grips with Bravo.
I, for one, will be heartbroken. It is one of the last Bravo shows I still like along with the Decks and Listings. Jeff makes me laugh and he gets me so mad. LOL but it is a good no brainer TV. That is exactly what I need in this crazy world.
I hope it isn’t the end. We shall see.
I love Jeff and his show. I barely watch the Housewives anymore. Bravo is making a big mistake.
I’m sorry but when Bravo promotes people like Marlo with her alledged knife incident and questionable history and others with shady backrounds and gives Kim Z. and her daughter hefty pay raises it tells me that there is something wrong with Bravo decision makers. Andy gave Jeff three days a week and part of that rationale was so Andy could take more time off from his radio show to do other things. It appears that this decision was for Andy’s benefit. However, some of his newer guests I have never heard of.
I like his work, properties, etc. However, I had to stop watching his show, because his behavior and conduct turns my stomach. He claims to be strict and disciplined, nope, he’s not. He’s vile and mean, just like Bethenny. These 2 should get a new show where they’re analyzed by truly qualified psychiatrists, not the ego strokers they see now. There is no need to personally attack, slander anyone. You just fire them. I’m off RHONY too. They are both torture porn.
” There is no need to personally attack, slander anyone.”
Yet that is exactly what you just did………
It’s NOT slander if it’s true.
True? Really? “Torture porn”? LOL!
I’m all for a Jeff & Beth show. Perhaps Brynn would enjoy a few months in sunny California. They can hang out with Kyle and wreak havoc on the design world. Maybe open a dive bar called The Love Shack. Or, by the time it opened, The No Love Lost Shack.
Jeff is going to be on the days Andy isn’t, so I don’t think it’s reducing Andy’s 2 days a week radio show. But it will reduce the repeats.
Jeff said on his show months ago that Vicki complained and wanted him fired. Maybe some truth to that. I think Jenni and the surrogate was the last straw for Bravo.
Vicki Gunvelson? Why on earth would her word mean anything after the Cancer scam?
Noooo, Bravo don ‘t do this! Jeff is the best
TT I would love to know what other shows you stay up watching. I’m not into Survivor or and of the Bachelor shows. I love all your recaps about the Bravo shows. I live for them. Thank you. I really hope Jeffs not gone though. We could continue and see what happens with Gage and their little girl. Still not sure about the Jenni replacement guy. He never says anything. Just weird
My DVR usually reminds me what to watch. Or Lady C. 🙂
Tonight I am watching The Voice, Manifest and The Good Doctor and I taped a documentary called The Sentence on HBO but not sure if it is good or not because I haven’t watched it yet.
So that is about seven hours worth for Monday. lol.
The way I found this site was from watching 60 Days In.
Now, it isn’t a reality show, but have you ever watched WENTWORTH?
It is SO GOOD.
zzz….I LOVE LOVE 60 days in!! I liked the middle season best, but THAT is some reality tv!! I was just looking at my DVR to make sure I hadn’t missed a new season. I hope there will be one! I will try Wentworth. I’m very excited about the new Beliw Deck with the male stew….I’m open to any channel! Suggestions?
Yes, I love Below Deck too!
I don’t know why I love prison shows, but I do.
WENTWORTH is scripted, but has one of the worst villains on tv!
I also just finished Haunting of Hill House on Netflix and it was great!
Really bummed to read this! I haven’t watched Flipping Out since Zoila left. No real reason. Just kinda lost interest. Jeff has a huge fan base and I’m sure the show will be missed.
I understand, Below Deck’s handsome Bosun, Conrad Empson, recently signed up for a home buying, renovating, selling show in Long Island, NY. Don’t know if it’s with BRAVO or if some other network snatched him up!
Anyway . . . I hope there is something new for Jeff on the horizon. 🙂
The show was a favorite for all the reasons on his sign. He was hilarious.
Got Netflix recently and have been bingewatching like a kid at Christmas.
Just watched the most recent episode. I can’t help myself, I do love Jeff. I love the crazy family of misfits he attracts. He’s hard to love sometimes but there’s something about him that’s vulnerable and sensitive and I get him somehow. I hope there’s some vehicle for him to stay on TV. I am sad hearing Jenni and Jeff’s relationship has disolved…I miss Zoila.
I love Jeff and hope he gets another show.