VH1's "MOB WIVES" Renewed For Its Fifth season

VH1's hit reality series "MOB WIVES" has been renewed for a fifth season. The show premiered in April 2011, with four alledge Mafia associated Staten Island. women. Karen Gravano, the daughter of Gambino Crime family Underboss-turned informant- Salvatore "Sammy The Bull" Gravano, Renee Graziano, daughter of Anthony Graziano, who is allegedly tied to the Bonanno crime family, Carla Facciolo, the niece of Bruno Facciolo, an alleged associate with the Lucchese crime family, and Drita D'avanzo, wife of Bank Burglar, Lee D'avanzo. The show was created to give the world a glimpse into the lives of the women connected to "the lifestyle", and the challenges they go through in life raising kids and surviving while their fathers or husbands are away in prison. The show was an instant hit, for its glimpse into "the lifestyle" and of course, the drama. The ladies returned for 2 more seasons adding cast members, Ramona Rizzo, granddaughter of Benjamin "Lefty Guns" Ruggiero, Angela "Big Ang" Raiola, niece of Salvatore "Sally dogs" Lombardi, and the hotheaded Mob moll, Love Majewski, ex-fiance of Ray Moroelle and Chris Paciello, who were both apart of the car theft gang known as "The Untouchables". 

Original "MOB WIVES" Cast.

These three seasons were the series golden moments in my personal opinion. In the summer of 2013 it was reported that the show would indeed be renewed for a fourth season, but with some shocking cast changes. Veterans Karen Gravano, Ramona Rizzo and Carla Facciolo would not be returning for the new season, as well as, newbie Love Majewski. It was rumored that it was over their pay, but it was later learned that it was because of new cast member Alicia Dimichele Garafola's husband not wanting her on the show with Karen Gravano, because of an old family conflict. Returning Veterans, Renee, Drita, and Angela, along with Philadelphia  natives: Natalie Guercio and Alicia Dimichele Garafola, the show gained a new title "MOB WIVES: New Blood". Garafola's storyline in the premiere seemed heavily centered around Gravano and the family issue. But throughout the season viewers followed the women on different journeys. Many, along with myself did not care for the cast change, but the ratings were good enough for the show to be "greenlit" for another season. The question is, who will return and who won't? To keep up with all the latest "MOB WIVES" gossip and news, check out MOBWIVES.BLOGSPOT.COM, to stay updated.