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NEW YORK—In a groundbreaking move that's set to revolutionize both reality television and the American penal system, Bravo has announced its latest spin-off series: "Real Housewives of the Correctional Facility." The show, inspired by "Grande Dame" Karen Huger's recent DUI arrest, promises to bring the glitz, glamour, and petty drama of the "Real Housewives" franchise to the gritty world of women's prisons. "We're always looking for fresh ways to exploit—I mean, showcase—our talent," said Andy Cohen, Bravo's executive producer and professional pot-stirrer. "When we heard about Karen's legal troubles, we thought, 'Why stop at house arrest when we can go full Orange Is the New Black?'" The show will feature a star-studded cast of former housewives and newcomers, all serving time for various white-collar crimes and misdemeanors. Karen Huger, self-proclaimed "Grand Dame of Cell Block D," will lead the ensemble cast, which includes fictional cellmates like "Botox Bandit" Brittany and "Ponzi Scheme Pam." "I'm thrilled to bring my etiquette expertise and fabulousness to the prison system," Huger said from behind bulletproof visitation glass. "These women may have broken the law, but that's no excuse for breaking the rules of proper society." The series promises to deliver the catfights, backstabbing, and ostentatious displays of wealth that "Real Housewives" fans have come to expect, but with a unique prison twist. Instead of lavish galas and exotic vacations, viewers will be treated to cell block fashion shows and riots over contraband makeup. "We're really pushing the envelope with our challenges this season," said showrunner Meredith Kornhauser. "One episode has the ladies competing to see who can smuggle in the most Botox using only their body cavities. It's gripping television." Celebrity guest wardens, including Martha Stewart and Teresa Giudice, will make special appearances to mentor the incarcerated housewives on how to maintain their lifestyle brand while behind bars. "It's all about personal branding," Stewart advised in a promo clip. "Why settle for a prison nickname when you can have a prison lifestyle empire?" The show has already secured several high-profile sponsorships, including a line of designer orange jumpsuits by Gucci and a collection of shiv-proof evening gowns for the reunion special. Additionally, MAC Cosmetics has signed on to release a limited-edition "Jailhouse Glam" makeup palette, featuring shades like "Solitary Confinement Shimmer" and "Parole Hearing Pout." Not everyone is thrilled about the new series, however. Prison reform advocates have criticized the show for glamorizing incarceration and trivializing the experiences of actual inmates. In response, Bravo has promised to donate 0.001% of the show's profits to prison literacy programs, or whatever cause is trending on Twitter when the show airs. Despite the controversy, anticipation for "Real Housewives of the Correctional Facility" is high. Fans are already speculating about potential storylines, such as who will control the prison's underground etiquette school and which housewife will be the first to earn a coveted spot in the minimum-security wing. "I can't wait to see how these ladies handle being stripped of their wealth and status," said longtime "Real Housewives" fan Tiffany Blanton. "Well, most of their wealth and status. I'm sure they'll still find a way to be ridiculously over-the-top." As the premiere date approaches, Bravo executives are confident they have another hit on their hands. "This show is going to be the most arresting television experience of the year," Cohen declared. "It's got everything: drama, redemption, and product placement opportunities in places you never knew existed." "Real Housewives of the Correctional Facility" is set to premiere next month, assuming none of the cast members make parole before then. Viewers are advised to set their DVRs and prepare for a season of justice served with a side of juicy drama. https://lighthousenewsnetwork.