Jen Shah may face jail – but her drama “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” won’t go anywhere soon.
Bravo Powers intends to make charges of federal fraud and money laundering facing a central part of the second season of the reality show, including exclusive images of the businesswoman’s arrest, a source said. for Page Six.
“Bravo knows full well that viewers are watching every detail of this case and will continue to do so as it progresses, so producers intend to follow it as closely and use any film they can legally,” he said. said the insider.
“So far, they have filmed the pre-trial and consequences of Jen’s arrest, as well as the reactions of her costs, of course.”
Shah has been given a $ 1 million bond and is likely to be free to perform, which Bravo executives consider a chance for high ratings they don’t want to waste.
“It’s rare for Bravo to have a big hit like ‘RHOSLC’ on its hands right outside the goal, and the team hopes to continue that momentum when production for season 2 begins,” said an insider.
“Now, with the news of Jen’s arrest, they are sure that they will be even more successful than they imagined, especially since Jen hopes to continue firing if Bravo and her lawyers allow it. However, it can say so much because it remains an ongoing case. “
Shah, 47, and her assistant Stuart Smith were arrested last week for allegedly snatching elderly victims in a telemarketing scam from 2012 until the end of March 2021, while the scam was crossed into six states.
Both Shah and Smith pleaded not guilty to all charges, and their trial is set for October.
Her job does not appear to be in full swing, as “Housewives” executive producer Andy Cohen spoke of Shah’s arrest earlier Monday, saying in his radio show that “he hopes and prays that none of this will be true. . “
Meanwhile, Shah broke his silence on social media over the weekend, writing: “Thank you for being loyal, you believed in me and you didn’t believe in advertising. This trip showed me who my true friends are. All my love. “
A representative for Bravo declined to comment.