Dallas, Potomac editions of 'Real Housewives' are in the works

NEW YORK, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Bravo Media says it is expanding its reality-television empire to include the docu-series The Real Housewives of Potomac and The Real Housewives of Dallas.

The Maryland installment of the franchise is to premiere Jan. 17, while the Texas version of the show will debut later in 2016.

"The Real Housewives has become a global phenomenon that drives cultural conversation while consistently breaking ratings records," Shari Levine, executive vice president of current production at Bravo Media, said in a statement Wednesday. "We're happy to extend the franchise with Potomac and Dallas giving Bravo fans more of what they desire: stories of dynamic women who make us laugh, cry, cheer and experience unforgettable moments we can't stop talking about."

"The Real Housewives of Potomac is the show you never saw coming, and it's going to take everyone by surprise!" added Andy Cohen, who serves as executive producer of The Real Housewives franchise. "As for The Real Housewives of Dallas, it's a natural extension of the franchise with a Southern twist that 'ya'll' will enjoy."