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In a span of just fourteen days, the Southern Charm, the widely accepted reality program of the Bravo network, has been officially confirmed for revival. The release of a new promotional photo featuring some members of the cast along with the announcement caused a lot of interest and also different opinions in the community of the show’s die-hard fans. The Charleston-based ensemble has surely brought along the indications of more clashes and the suchlike.

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Bravo’s caption was pretty much unambiguous, ‘The birds and the bees and #SouthernCharm coming back in TWO WEEKS is as easy as that,’ and it was enough to fan the flames of the fanbase. The accompanying image was of a very well-known group of people though some or rather most of them were looking quite different which resulted in a lot of discussions. The picture was the very first major promotional move for the upcoming season and the public had already started to scrutinize the minutest details.

Aspects of style were raised right away. One commentator evinced, ‘At last, Craig has an outfit that is not uncomplimentary,’ which meant that a good change in the fashion of the long-serving cast member had taken place. Another one stated, ‘@venitaaspen best dressed as always,’ bringing to the forefront the unflagging appreciation for one member’s fashion choices. The way the cast was introduced was certainly intentional, and it was not unnoticed.

Certain personalities led the reactions to be either very positive or very negative. There were many comments which were based on the relationships among the cast. One such daring statement declared, ‘Madison 🔥 and Craig! They could’ve left Venita out, she brings absolutely 0.’ Such a statement exemplifies the extent to which reality TV stars can be polarizing; the public perceives that every cast member’s contribution is analyzed very closely.

Conversely, another spectator greeted the cast members with the remark, ‘So glad I’m not seeing Taylor,’ which indicated that they were happy not to see a character from the previous season. Another person stated, ‘I’m ready for this show minus Shep,’ suggesting that the initial cast member does not have the same universal charm as the series matures.

Moreover, the new faces featured in the promotional materials did not only receive attention but also aroused curiosity about their place in the story and what their traits were. Aww, an inquisitive admirer asked, ‘Who is the new guy? Who is she? It’s giving sexy mustache status lol.’ Another just screamed, ‘That new man is soooooooo foooooiiine,’ indicating that they were really glad about the new people coming into the Charleston social scene. The reception of newcomers is always risky, but it seems that this time it was generally favorable at the very start.

However, there were some remarks that were not particularly targeted at the “newbies.” One of the comments was like accusing the promo pic of being fake and raising the question of the retouched nature of the promotional image, ‘I am soooo over how @bravotv retouches all these photos. Like show the “real” them!!! they look nothing like these pics.’ This alludes to a wider topic of the reality TV industry’s struggle between creating an illusion of realism and the polished, often airbrushed, life that is presented to the viewers.

The critical comments, fashion discussions and so on were going on but one thing that came out very clearly was the very high audience expectation. Comments such as ‘Can’t wait! Favorite show on Bravo!!!’ and ‘The BEST Bravo show! Can’t wait!’ already came in at the time of the announcement, showing that there is indeed a fanbase for the show that is both loyal and passionate. Then again one put it as ‘the general impatience’ saying, ‘Can’t come fast enough! You are all my favorite.’

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The announcement has done a very good job in creating the new season’s ambiance, combining the excitement of the return of the old characters with the curiosity for the new interactions and plots. Leva Bonaparte is one of the cast members whose life continues to intrigue viewers. The various responses to the photo of the cast indicate that the series is still alive and kicking and the viewers are still very much interested in the stars’ lives and looks. The countdown for the premiere has officially begun, and the audience is openly impatient for yet another round of Southern drama.