On Abbott Elementary, Lisa Ann Walter’s character, Melissa Schemmenti, is a big fan of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. However, in real life, Walter recently shared that she’s been asked to join the show multiple times over the years. However, she also had a few reasons to turn down the offer.
Abbott Elementary‘s Lisa Ann Walter Has Appeared In A Few Reality Shows In Addition To Her Acting Roles
Walter is best known to many for her work as an actress. Some of her best roles include Chessy in The Parent Trap and Melissa Schemmenti on Abbott Elementary.
Over the years, Walter has also been part of a number of reality shows. This includes The Next Best Thing: Who Is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator? and Oxygen’s Dance Your Ass Off. She’s also developed a reputation for winning celebrity-edition game shows, including Celebrity Jeopardy! and The Weakest Link.
However, Walter recently admitted that there was one reality show that she had turned down, and multiple times at that. In an interview with Betches Media, the star shared that she had been asked more than once to become part of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
A Few Fans Shared On Social Media That They Still Feel That Walter Would Still Be A Good Fit For The Real Housewives
Walter revealed, “They asked me to be on the show 5 times.” To put it simply, she explained that she just doesn’t fit the bill, considering the title. She continued, “I said, ‘I’m not a housewife, I’m not a wife,’ and I said, ‘I don’t have a house, I don’t live in Beverly Hills’…the only thing I’ve got is real.”
However, Walter made it clear that she meant no disrespect toward people who enjoyed the show. Revealing one of her favorite reality shows to watch, she continued, “And no shade to people who love this. I watch 90 Day Fiancé, so who am I to judge?”
While Walter felt that she wasn’t a literal fit for the show, others didn’t quite agree, feeling that she still could make a great addition to the show. Of course, others really enjoyed the sense of humor she showcased in her answer. A few even came up with a compromise of sorts. Some comments included:
- “‘The only thing I’ve got is real’ – AN ICON”
- “She would vibe so well with Tilly.”
- “Omg it would hilarious! her kathy and tilly.”
- “I literally don’t gaf that she doesn’t have a house, husband, or live in BH. I would be so fully sat for every word that comes out of this beautiful ladies mouth and I don’t feel like I’m alone in this.”
- “Proposed spinoff: Real Apartment Singles of Not Beverly Hills.”
- “None of them live in BH or are wives tho….”
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John Witiw has been a writer since at least 2015. He’s covered a variety of topics, especially when it comes to film and television.