The cast members of “Glam Fairy,” the Style Network spin-off of “Jerseylicious” that debuted last month, along with a few “Jerseylicious” alums, have some harsh words for their fellow New Jerseyans on reality TV.
“I find the ‘Jersey Shore’ so silly and insulting,” said Alexa Prisco, the star of “Glam Fairy” and former star of “Jerseylicious.” “They’re not reflective of hardworking individuals like we are. Our show has hardworking people on it who want to be successful, not waste their lives.”
“Glam Fairy” is the Style Network’s latest reality series set in the spray-tan-friendly state. The makeover show takes viewers inside the glittery, high-energy world of makeup artist Prisco, who left Gatsby Salon — featured on the second season of “Jerseylicious”– to establish The Glam Factory.
Prisco’s former “Jerseylicious” buddy, Tracy DiMarco, may no longer be working with her but agrees with Prisco’s views on “Jersey Shore.” She told The Huffington Post that their shows are nothing like MTV’s wild reality ride.
“People meet the ‘Jersey Shore’ cast in person, and they don’t even acknowledge anyone any more. The big difference between us and them is that we are still humble, and I hope none of that ever changes for us,” DiMarco said.
“Jerseylicious” cast member Olivia Blois Sharpe added that she dislikes the fact that some “Jersey Shore” cast members aren’t even from the state.
“We’re definitely a better stereotype of New Jersey than they are. Most of the cast from the show aren’t from Jersey. and their style is how we dressed when we were 18. They’re either caught in an era, or they’re dressing like what they think is the Jersey stereotype,” Sharpe said.
The truth is that the antics on “Jerseylicious” are sometimes just as wild as those on “Jersey Shore.” Reality TV just isn’t giving New Jersey a good name these days.
Case in point: While filming the third season of “Jerseylicious,” Sharpe kicked DiMarco in the head while DiMarco was on the ground during a fight at a club.
Role models, all around.
