My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding
| My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding | |
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| Genre | Reality |
| Starring |
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| Narrated by | Ellen K |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 33 |
| Production | |
| Location(s) | United States |
| Running time | 40 to 43 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Firecracker Films |
| Release | |
| Original network | TLC |
| Picture format |
480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | April 29, 2012 – present |
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| Related shows |
Big Fat Gypsy Weddings Gypsy Sisters |
| External links | |
| Website | www |
My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding is a controversial US reality television series that debuted on the TLC in April 2012. It claims to revolve around the marriage customs of Romani-Americans ("Gypsies") – allegedly members of Romanichal clans, although some are actually of Irish Traveller descent. It is a spin-off of Britain's Channel 4 series Big Fat Gypsy Weddings.
It was announced in June 2012 that the series had been renewed for a second season, which debuted March 24, 2013. Season 4 premiered April 4, 2014 and Season 5 in February 2015.
My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding has led to a spinoff series: Gypsy Sisters (2013).
Both the British original and the American version of the series have faced a number of controversies, including allegations of racism in its advertising and causing racially motivated bullying. The Romani Gypsy community has criticized the series for misrepresenting the ethnic minority with non-Romani characters posing as “Gypsy”, and Billy Welch – a spokesman for Romani Gypsies – stated:
The American version of the series has faced controversy and criticism from Romani-Americans, and from journalists and activists concerned with minority rights, claiming that the series is “wildly misleading,” cultivating racist stereotypes, and misrepresenting the American Romani/Gypsy community.
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