Will Cleveland Berto’s departure have the same sting for viewers as Andre Cooper breaking off his long-standing romance with Kim in Netflix’s addictive reality series Bling Empire, The fate of Berto, known to legions of “Blingtastic” fans alike (myself included!) for his effortlessly stylish aesthetic and penchant on giving brutally honest, often uncomfortable but undeniably insightful relationship advice , hangs in an existential balance.
There was shock value associated with Kevin’s exit in season 4 leaving fans questioning the future and loyalty among the cast. But Berto’s potential departure would carve an entirely different wound of missing that crucial blend of wit and wisdom that has kept us all coming back week after week. He seems genuinely engaged despite being somewhat on his own adventure outside the bling circle, offering advice, navigating through interpersonal conflicts with candor and humor, yet somehow staying above much of the drama as an unbiased observer.
But what are the REAL reasons behind any departure speculation surrounding him? Let’s break it down:
Berto’s Success Beyond Bling: He truly shines not only within the ‘circle’, his presence is felt outside of it too. He has established himself beyond just a reality TV personality; he dabbles in acting/business opportunities. Will he find projects more fulfilling and engaging – potentially drawing him away? This separation could actually benefit both audiences of “Bling Era” as they get diverse takes on how life in La La Land unfolds.
*The “Friendship Filter” Test : Could be the elephant in the room! Would he be staying true to himself as Andre Cooper if there were more genuine connections with individuals from the cast, regardless whether romance was at play? Some moments, for example with Kim during his brief visit in season four hinted there he could’ve built authentic friendships beyond initial business connections. Do genuine “Bling Era” friendships even exist for characters who seem more focused on their independent narratives?
* The Curse of Perfection : Is this about Berto simply being THAT awesome? A show like “Bling Empire”, sometimes lacks a perfect balance of the outrageous and aspirational against grounded character-growth. Can anyone live up to those standards for prolonged periods or would his departure simply lead him fulfilling, more artistic narratives in different areas
At the heart.it , I (along with every fan who has embraced Bert0 over time ) care less about the reality behind the scenes and more about these choices that are made creatively/behind-closed camera because they shape who we think these characters are. This potential storyline could push Berto into an area never before seen on “Bling Emire “, or create a more complex persona who transcends the labels, proving once again their talent is multi facets. What better way to show us they ARE human behind all their designer duds?
