Kim Zolciak made a reputation for herself on actuality TV alongside a million-dollar fortune. However given her present circumstances, it could be time to return to her roots. She rose to fame on The Actual Housewives of Atlanta as a part of the primary season’s forged in 2008. Her glamorous way of life and fiery persona made her a fan favourite, whereas her relationship with NFL star Kroy Biermann was additionally an enormous storyline. The household ultimately landed their very own actuality present, Do not Be Tardy, in 2012, giving followers a more in-depth take a look at the couple’s life with their six children. The collection ultimately got here to an finish in 2020, however the drama did not cease there.

Whereas Kim has stepped away from actuality TV in recent times, her private drama and cash issues counsel it could be time for a return. There have been loads of causes Kim has been making headlines in recent times, from her seven-figure IRS debt to her on-and-off divorce proceedings with Kroy. Whereas it could look like a nasty concept to enroll in a present to reveal all of her household’s private issues on TV, the pay verify and alternatives one other actuality present may supply could also be precisely what Kim wants to save lots of her profession and private life – here is why.

Kim’s Dramatic Life Makes for Excellent Content material

Kim is presently coping with an enormous mess of non-public issues that may make for excellent actuality TV plot traces. Her long-time marriage to Kroy appears formally over. He first filed for divorce in 2023, although he stopped the proceedings for a short second when it appears Kroy and Kim had been reconciling. Nonetheless, as of earlier this 12 months, the divorce is again on observe, although the pair have not finalized something. Just lately, Kim and Kroy had been photographed transferring out of their Georgia mansion, which has gone into foreclosures after years of stalling. The exes lived within the mansion along with their children regardless of the divorce proceedings and a number of home violence calls. The unstable divorce and escalating tensions would undoubtedly draw viewers in.

The previous couple’s relationship has possible been strained by their monetary troubles, which transcend their mansion’s foreclosures. Kim and Kroy apparently owe over $1 million to the IRS in unpaid taxes. Kim can also be the topic of assorted lawsuits over unpaid bank card payments and a repossessed car. Whereas their Georgia mansion was initially listed for $6 million, they slashed the asking worth in half in a determined bid to dump the property. Nonetheless, the mansion was put up for public sale earlier this month when it didn’t promote.

Kim Wants the Paycheck and Publicity

It might be a wise transfer for Kim to leverage her reputation to land a brand new actuality present, whether or not she joins an present collection (like The Actual Housewives franchise) or will get a brand new present altogether. A present that follows her adjusting to single life whereas elevating six children, or having to get used to a much less glamorous way of life as a result of her cash issues would make for fascinating content material. Kim nonetheless has a devoted fan base that’s prone to tune in if the present guarantees juicy particulars.

Furthermore, a present could possibly be the reply to a lot of Kim’s cash issues. Although she as soon as had a internet price of $3 million, it is possible decrease int he wake of all of her monetary issues and mounting money owed. Kroy’s internet price was estimated to be $300,000 after retiring from the NFL, however it is also possible decrease as a result of his household’s scenario. On the peak of her TV profession, Kim apparently made almost $1 million a season for Do not Be Tardy and upwards of $600,000 per episode on RHOA. One other present would give the household a brand new supply of revenue, giving Kim the means to rebuild her funds and profession.

To be truthful, securing a brand new actuality present is not straightforward (even when the Kardashians made it look that approach with their $100 million Hulu deal). Whereas Kim should still have business contacts, networks could also be hesitant to take an opportunity on a household coping with controversy and monetary turmoil. The Zolciak-Biermanns have to be prepared to air all their soiled laundry and be ready for public backlash, which may really feel humiliating given their scenario. However the payoff could possibly be price it – actually. A present would herald much-needed revenue and likewise assist re-establish Kim’s relevance in popular culture, which might carry with it a bunch of different alternatives, together with monetary ones.

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