Nelly and Ashanti are taking their love story to the small screen! The couple, who recently revealed they are expecting their first child together, will soon begin pre-production for their own reality series. The show will be filmed in Nelly’s hometown of St. Louis, and fans are buzzing with mixed emotions about the news.
When the announcement hit Instagram, it sparked a variety of reactions. One fan pleaded, “PLEASE DON’T DO IT! It’s a setup for ruin and we’re rooting for yall!!!!” Meanwhile, another fan showed support by saying, “Nelly isn’t new to reality TV! It’s not going to be a messy show so, I’m sure they know what’s best for them! Congratulations I’ll be tuned in.”
Nelly and Ashanti’s journey together has been anything but ordinary. They first dated in the early 2000s but split up in 2014. After nearly a decade apart, the two reunited last year and have not looked back since. Last month, Ashanti shared an emotional moment with Entertainment Tonight, revealing that Nelly proposed while they were in bed watching TV. “I cried, I gave him the biggest hug and kiss ever,” she recalled. “I FaceTimed everyone I know… I was overjoyed and shocked and surprised and happy kind of like all in one.”
The couple’s determination to make it work this time around is evident. Ashanti highlighted how their shared passion for work and family has brought them closer. “I think just we both are so passionate about working and about building family. We are so, so aligned,” she said. With a baby on the way and a new show in the works, it seems like the stars are aligning for them in more ways than one.
Their Halloween performance in Fairburn, Georgia, also drew attention, cementing their status as a powerhouse duo both on and off the stage. As fans eagerly await the premiere of their reality show, one thing is clear: Nelly and Ashanti are ready to share their love story with the world.
So, keep an eye out for Nelly and Ashanti’s upcoming reality series. It’s sure to be an exciting glimpse into their lives as they embark on this new journey both as parents and as reality TV stars.
