“Horrible” Reality TV Show Boils Blood of Residents in Massachusetts Town
“Horrible” Martha’s Vineyard Reality TV Show Boils Blood of Residents in Massachusetts Town and They Want It Cancelled. Get ready to witness the drama unfold as Bravo‘s latest reality TV…
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(Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)"Horrible" Martha's Vineyard Reality TV Show Boils Blood of Residents in Massachusetts Town and They Want It Cancelled.
Get ready to witness the drama unfold as Bravo's latest reality TV spectacle crashes onto the serene shores of Martha's Vineyard.
"Summer House: Martha's Vineyard" is causing chaos on the posh vacation spot.
According to Bravo, the Martha's Vineyard Reality TV Show is described like this:
"Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard follows a group of 12 friends as they enjoy their island getaway. With beach parties, decadent dinners, and summer hookups, both fun and drama are in store for these young Black professionals and entrepreneurs."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lqyhoWVclU
But Islanders describe it VERY differently.
Why?
Late-night parties, reckless escapades, and a carefree attitude have ignited a firestorm of fury among the locals.
The show's shenanigans are spiraling out of control. (It is a reality show, after all.)
And the town's patience is wearing thinner than a bikini string.
At a select board meeting this week, a request to film areas of Oak Bluffs for the second season of “Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard,” caused an uproar.
According to the Martha's Vineyard Times, some locals asked the board to not grant the permits because it reflects poorly on the island's reputation.
“There is no way that I think this board should allow them to continue [filming] the series,” Dr. Thelma Baxter said Tuesday, according to the Martha's Vineyard Times article. “This program is a horrible reflection of Martha’s Vineyard, of Oak Bluffs. It is embarrassing. That’s not the Martha’s Vineyard that I know.’”
Baxter urged the board - via letter - to put the kibosh on the crude show.
“Please do not allow this show to be filmed again in M.V.,” she wrote, according to the Times. “As a homeowner since 1988, and a vacationer since 1980, I was horrified by the portrayal of M.V. people in this television series. As a taxpayer, I fear that this series will affect my property value.”
The Times also reported the request of Dorinda Hazell-Forde, who also wrote a letter to the board:
“This type of television series does not reflect the culture or the lifestyle of the residents on Martha’s Vineyard,” she wrote. "As an Oak Bluffs homeowner, “I feel that this not only affects my property value [but] the image of Martha’s Vineyard.”
Leslie Fitzsimmons, of Oak Bluffs is also not a fan.
(It gives) “The wrong impression about what goes on here, and what our values are," she said, according to the Times. “This is our town,” she said. “The [show] content is abhorrent; it doesn’t represent us.”
Yet, the board unanimously granted the production company permission to shoot B-roll on August 29, Sept. 3, and Sept. 8.
No word on when Season 2 will air.
You Won’t Believe These 15 Celebrities That Have Houses In Massachusetts
Did you know that there are a good number of celebrity houses in Massachusetts? We're always watching celebrities. Some are on TV, some make movies, and we listen to some of their work whether it's writing or singing. We just love to follow!
So have you ever wondered if you have any famous celebrity neighbors?
If you live in anyone of these cities then you just might! This is just a small sample of some of the big celebrities who have homes in Massachusetts. Some are just summer homes, but there are a few who live here year round.
If you want to see exact locations, just open up Google Maps and enter the city name and check out what else is going on in the area!
15 Celebrity Houses in Massachusetts
Steven Tyler
Marshfield, MA – The Aerosmith front man has a massive estate in Marshfield. You can still catch him there from time to time.
Steve Carell
Marshfield Hills, MA – The Office star still has a home out in Marshfield and also own a store in that same area. You really need to check it out if you are ever in the area.
Dan Aykroyd
Chilmark, MA - Former SNL star has a home up island on Martha's Vineyard. He’s also the co-founder of the House of Blues. He's also the co-founder of Crystal Head Tequila.
Jay Leno
Andover, MA – The former Tonight Show Host and car enthusiasts is now spending most his time in Massachusetts. We wish Jay a speedy recovery after a severe motorcycle accident.
Ted Danson & Mary Steenburgen
Chilmark, MA – The couple have a home in Chilmark on Martha's Vineyard. (Dan Aykroyd is a neighbor!) Ted Danson stared in the 80's sitcom Cheers. Mary Steenburgen won an Oscar for her performance in Melvin and Howard.
John Malkovich
Cambridge, MA – He has a massive mansion in Cambridge worth a small penny. Most times he’s on the road but still calls Cambridge his hub. He's most notable for staring in the movie Being John Malkovich.
Elizabeth Warren
Cambridge, MA – Yes, we all know who Elizabeth Warren is. When she’s not fighting for commonwealth of Massachusetts in DC , she can be found living in Cambridge. She’s been there for over 20 years!
Spike Lee
Oaks Bluffs, MA – The award winning Director and Huge New York sports fan owns a home on the the Vineyard. He also had a feud with long time Boston Celtic Paul Pierce.
Harry Connick Jr.
Chatham, MA – Ranked among the top 60 best-selling male artists in the United States, by the Recording Industry Association of America. Connick Jr. owns a summer house in Chatham.
Carly Simon
Martha’s Vineyard, MA – The singer songwriter has had a place in The Vineyard since 1983 when her and James Taylor where married. She now solely owns the property after her divorce from James Taylor.
James Taylor
Berkshires, MA – The full time Massachusetts resident can be found out in the Berkshires, Lenox to be exact. You can still catch him perform live this summer at Tanglewood.
Yo-Yo Ma
Tyringham, MA – The legendary Chinese-American Cellist has a home out in Tyringham. Have any idea where that is? Well it’s out in western Mass near the NY-MA boarder. He also is still releasing new music.
