Report: Monique Samuels Returns to Reality TV as the CENTERPIECE of OWN’s New Show ‘Love & Marriage: DMV’

Published: Thursday 30th Dec 2021 by Sam

After a roller-coaster run on the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac,’ Monique Samuels is heading back to reality TV.

Full story below…

According to TV Deets, Monique and her husband – former footballer Chris Samuels – will serve as central figures on OWN‘s newly commissioned series ‘Love & Marriage: DMV.’

The show is the second series to spring forth from the ‘Love & Marriage’ franchise – with ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ being the first.

At the executive helm is Carlos King, who will be producing the show via his Kingdom Reigns imprint.

Renowned for his work on the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ King has notably gone on to blaze a trail with titles such as ‘BET Presents The Encore,’ ‘Hollywood Divas,’ and ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville.’

The Samuels will be joined on the cast by Erana and James Tyler, Tasha and Neil Lyons, and Ashley Brittney and Roberto Silva (aka DJ Quicksilva).

Filming on ‘Love & Marriage: DMV’ is said to begin in January, but Monique and Chris already hosted a night out with their castmates. Check out a snap from the festivities:

We’ve always felt that Monique brought a lot to ‘Potomac’ and her potential maximized at the time of her dramatic exit from that show.

Time will tell how her stint on this series will fare, but we’re both intrigued and optimistic.

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  1. Farrah’s Luggage (8k Camila) December 30, 2021

    Bravo will regret letting Monique walk away just to keep candiace. LOVE TO SEE IT QUEEN!!

    • Lanafan1 December 31, 2021

      It wasn’t to keep Candice. Monique was done with them.

      • Darnella Vonneedo December 31, 2021

        I love it 🥰 I was hoping they would do a spinoff with karen & maybe Ashley.. I am so enthused. I actually was boycotting the show when I found out that Monique left..

  2. Rosie December 30, 2021

    What does DMV stand for?

    • Rosie December 30, 2021

      Got it. DC, Maryland, Virginia.

      • Tricia December 31, 2021

        Actually, Monique has an entitled attitude. I personally don’t care for her. Her husband seems blind to her antics. But sooner or later that game she plays with him will be short lived. He deserves so much more. Just my observation….

    • Valangsta Tolbert December 30, 2021

      What does DMV stand for?

  3. Sophie Spencer December 30, 2021

    I am happy I liked Monique and Chris a lot on Potomac. Candace should have gone she is a real mess. Will be watching DMV. CONGRATS MONIQUE.

  4. Ladonna Ford December 30, 2021

    I love and miss Monique ❤. She was the realist on the show.Not good without her.

  5. Carlitos December 30, 2021

    ALWAYS said that she needed her own show. She helped make Potomac what it is today. And Candiace deserved every pull and punch from Monique, it was clearly only a matter of time. Bravo caters to the racists and abusers, that’s Ramona and Candiace are still employed.

    • Karen B December 30, 2021

      “Congrats” Monique and Chris, loved you on Housewives of Potomac, will be watching the DMV Love & Marriage

  6. Angela Burrell Burrell December 30, 2021

    I’m so glad that Monique is back on reality TV, it was so unfair the way she was treated on Housewives of Potomac.

  7. KeyLoLo December 30, 2021

    I don’t really watch Love and Marriage anything but for Mo’Nique I will. I always liked her and her hubbs (he is crazy about her). After she left Potomac my viewership left too. It will be good to see her (and him) on my TV again. They are the only ones I care for though

  8. Teresa December 31, 2021

    I will definitely be tuning in…I loved seeing Monique on TRHOP..so glad she’s going to be back!!

  9. Vera Cheeks December 31, 2021

    Well I am happy to see, how when you are on an island by yourself you prosper..Monique is my day one along with Karen. I pray that karen visits and the show is a hit..

  10. Saterry December 31, 2021

    Glad to see Monique back on Reality TV. I can’t stand that brat Candance. Bravo should have exit her also this year. Ready to watch this L&M. Welcome back Moniq and Chris, they are the realest.

  11. Linda December 31, 2021

    FINALLY!! I am so glad Monique is back on another reality show! I loved her on Potomac and hated how unfairly she was treated! I will definitely be watching! Welcome back Monique, long overdue!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  12. Debra Glanton December 31, 2021

    No Thanks to the ugly spirit of Monique Samuels….she needs to learn what humility is….she disrespected Chris’s Mother, she is arrogant, and a jealous “wannabee “…….Potomac sent her packing….let her stay gone!!!

    • MissCeeBee December 31, 2021

      She QUIT!

    • Nicbob December 31, 2021

      AMEN….She really acted as though she made the whole show and she did make it A WHOLE MESS…with that ghetto chicken head attitude..

      • akathexfactor January 1, 2022

        @nicbob facts but I do like Monique better than candice.

  13. RHOP thriving without Monique December 31, 2021

    A Bravo reject heading to OWN as the centrepiece. She was always the furthest away from Andy and at the back back on the opening credits.

    She brought nothing to RHOP and the show is so much better without this hood rat. Now these Monique fans can stop crying about wanting her back on RHOP Lol.

  14. Ernie December 31, 2021

    I missed Monique and Chris they were the show they were the bomb and they didn’t take no crap and they were honest and they were good and honest to the show.. Then Giselle and that Dixon the mouse follower they are the ones that didn’t want Monique there and they enticed Candice to do what she did it’s okay for her to pull a knife on someone okay.Love me some Chris and Monique

  15. Gloria J December 31, 2021

    Congratulations to Monique and OWN for giving her another opportunity to SHINE!! I truly miss her on Potomac but I don’t blame her for making the wise decision to exit! No one should stay anywhere one is not welcomed! It would’ve been a recipe for more chaos and Candiace would’ve continued to play the victim(Uggg…She gets on my NERVES!!) Monique made the right choice by leaving the show, healing, focusing on her family, and allowing the Universe to bring her next assignment to her! God ALWAYS work it out when one wait in Him! Lastly, Ladies the DRAMA MUST STOP! Candiace is a BULLY, who clearly writes checks her BIG MOUTH can’t cash!! However, it’s NEVER alright to lay hands on one because we don’t like what one say! USE ONE FEET AND EXIT!! One ALWAYS have the right to defend oneself! But stop giving up free entertainment! Others will be entertained on ones dime and time judging one in the end, all while one is sitting at home with a court case wondering if the situation or the person was really worth it? True Story…..

  16. Reri December 31, 2021

    Yessss! Monique was the truth! I loved her energy on that show. No one can suppress the star quality she brings! I’m so happy for her and Chris. They are a beautiful and relatable couple! Congratulations to them!

  17. Carla Littlejohn December 31, 2021

    Glad to see Monique coming back to reality television! She should never had to leave Potomac, IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CANDICE!!
    CANDICE IS A PATHETIC, FOUL MOUTHED IDIOT! SHE STARTED THE FIGHT AND acted as if she didn’t do anything.
    So glad to see Monique returning!

  18. SDH December 31, 2021

    I hope Monique will be the smart and classy black women who will not be physically fighting with her peers !

  19. Tonya December 31, 2021

    Yesssss I LOVE her and CONGRATULATIONS I’ll be watching ❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗

  20. Stacie December 31, 2021

    Love it! I hated that she left RHOP. I think the old cast didn’t like her popularity. I hope there isn’t someone with a reckless mouth like Candace on this new show. Ready to watch. #teamMonique

  21. Debra Jones December 31, 2021

    Good for her!!! I liked Monique on Housewives of Potomac!!! I felt that Giselle Bryant and some others gave her a raw deal because they were jealous of her and her husband!!! Glad to see her back on t.v..

  22. Anita Haney December 31, 2021

    I loved Monique on RHOP . She showed class on the show. She was mistreated during the reunion by the questions asked by Andy who not once tried to defend her on anything. She will be better off by going to OWN. If the show is not successful, so what, cause she will continue to live well and take care of her family. I am glad she left behind those jealoys women on RHOP.

  23. Joyce December 31, 2021

    I always liked Monique. Hope this show is an uplift from the trashy show she was on before. Good for her.
    You are classy.

  24. Charmin Johnson December 31, 2021

    I Loved Monique and her husband, yes I stopped watching the real Housewives of Potomac when she left. They should have gotten rid of Candance always starting mess that she couldn’t back up, then playing the Victim. Good luck with your new show . I hope that Karen makes an appearance. Also my favorite.

  25. Sarnell Bruce December 31, 2021

    Mrs Samuels and the DMV cast you better BRING IT💥💥💥, Mo I missed you on TV.

    And to Mr Carlos King , YOU ARE THE DAM KING FOR REAL !!! I❤❤❤ u , Your Talent and Production Power is Epic .

  26. Wanda March 10, 2022

    In order for the show to be successful Monique will have to get her head out of the clouds, and fix her stank ass attitude

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