Gia Casey, the wife to popular morning show host DJ Envy has come out in a joint statement with her husband to confirm that they have declined to be a part of a new season of Real Housewives of New Jersey.
According to a Page Six report, the couple shot down the offer because they didn’t “want to a be the token black [people] on the show. They would have to make it make sense, and we not into that type of beef and drama. When I see you fighting each other and flipping tables, that’s not my family.”
The Breakfast Club co-host continued” “We have been asked a couple of times about joining the Real Housewives, but I don’t think that’s for us. I don’t know how we would fit into all of that. I will be honest – I don’t see myself hanging out with [the cast] so much. When they go out and do certain things, it is just not my vibe.”
Casey has been married to DJ Envy, born RaaShaun Casey, for the past 22 years. She said that although she is good friends with many stars on the show and their families, she just doesn’t think she would be a good fit.
“I do know all the cast members of New Jersey. My kids and their kids know each other from dance or gymnastics. So that’s how I know Teresa and Joe Gorga, and all of those other people — but I don’t think we would fit in.”
Turning down a hefty Bravo check won’t seem to affect their lavish lifestyle though, as DJ Envy has many proposed deals on the table. Earlier this year. The Breakfast Club inked a deal with BET, which has begun to air on the network several weeks ago. The hour-long show airs five days a week in collaboration with iHeartMedia.
“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to showcase The Breakfast Club on BET,” the 45-year-old DJ said in a statement. “I love what the new BET is doing!”
DJ Envy’s co-host, Charlamagne da God, echoed his co-host’s sentiments stating “BET has been the home of so many cultural institutions, like Rap City and 106 & Park that have shaped a generation. Those shows laid the foundation for The Breakfast Club to stand on and grow into the cultural institution that we have become. We look forward to carrying on the tradition.”
