When the Actual Housewives of New York reboot was introduced, it had one factor going for it above all else—variety. It’s most likely the one factor Bravo followers clamor for greater than the rest. Most viewers have had their wanted dose of straight white ladies.

And when Jessel Taank was introduced as a part of the Season 14 solid, followers had been fast to level out she’d be the primary Indian girl within the New York franchise. Furthermore, she is the one Southeast Asian girl within the present’s historical past.

In a current interview with New York Every day Information, Jessel revealed that making such historical past was one factor that drew her to the present within the first place. “As Indians,” she stated, “we’re a really reserved tradition as effectively. We’re very reserved, so being part of that is fascinating for me. It’s a really totally different expertise.” However the draw additionally got here with issues.

Jessel felt the strain earlier than the present

Jessel revealed she had two issues earlier than becoming a member of the solid. “Initially, you’re actually opening up your life and also you’re offering this complete nation and the world a window into your life. You understand everybody’s … speaking about what you’re carrying, what you’re doing … the way you’re parenting, and these items are non-public, they’re private. Everybody’s received an opinion on it now.”

It’s good that Jessel may notice that. Many actuality TV newcomers don’t and so they get crushed below the burden. She went on, “The second a part of it’s a present that previously has received a repute for drama. We’re not dramatic. My husband and I barely battle.” Some viewers may discover that humorous now as Jessel may trigger probably the most drama on the present.

Nonetheless, it appeared her wishes overcame her reservations, and she or he selected to hitch the present. She spoke additional about being within the solid as an Indian girl. “I joke about it, I at all times say there’s like 1.5 billion of us on the earth and possibly like 50 folks within the media. It means the world to me … All I can do is share my private experiences and lend my id.”

Actual Housewives of New York continues Sundays at 9/8c on Bravo.

TELL US – DO YOU THINK JESSEL MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE BY JOINING THE SHOW? WHAT HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF HER TIME ON RHONY?