Paige DeSorbo is returning to television, this time with a scripted comedy project alongside her longtime friend and podcast co-host Hannah Berner.
The former “Summer House” star shared the news with fans on social media while teasing the moment with a playful caption referencing her Bravo past.
Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner Land Netflix Comedy Series
Netflix is developing a half-hour scripted comedy created by Berner and DeSorbo. The project was reportedly picked up in a competitive situation and will be produced by Amy Poehler through Paper Kite Productions.
Kay Cannon will co-write the series and serve as showrunner. Universal Television, where Poehler’s production company is based, will produce the show.
According to Deadline, the series will follow fictionalized versions of Berner and DeSorbo as best friends living in New York City. According to the project description, the story focuses on the duo as they help each other move past personal baggage while figuring out who they want to become.
Berner and DeSorbo will also serve as executive producers alongside Cannon, Poehler, and Kim Lessing.
DeSorbo announced the news to her 1.7 million Instagram followers with a caption that appeared to reference her time on Bravo’s “Summer House.”
“Sorry for laughing with my friend,” DeSorbo wrote.
The caption quickly caught fans’ attention, especially longtime viewers familiar with one of the show’s most memorable moments.
How ‘Summer House’ Inspired the ‘Giggly Squad’ Name
Fans of “Summer House” may remember the moment that ultimately inspired the name of Berner and DeSorbo’s podcast, “Giggly Squad.”
The phrase originated during a dinner scene in season 4 of the Bravo series. During the group dinner, Kyle Cooke became frustrated when Berner and DeSorbo continued laughing together while he was discussing his upcoming wedding to Amanda Batula.
“We’re laughing with each other at dinner, don’t get crazy about it,” DeSorbo said at the time.
Cooke responded with a comment that unintentionally created the duo’s future brand.
“She’s actually talking to you and you’re hanging out with the Giggly Squad,” Cooke said.
“You’re literally yelling at us for laughing,” DeSorbo replied.
The moment later inspired the name of their podcast, which launched in 2020.
Since then, the phrase has become closely associated with the duo and their growing comedy brand.
Paige DeSorbo & Hannah Berner’s The ‘Giggly Squad’ Podcast Becomes a Major Success
Since its launch in 2020, the “Giggly Squad” podcast has grown into a major platform for Berner and DeSorbo.
The podcast has surpassed 44 million downloads and expanded into a nationwide live tour titled “Giggly Squad Live: Club Giggly.”
The pair also released a book titled “How to Giggle” in April 2025. The book quickly reached No. 2 on the New York Times Advice, How-To and Miscellaneous bestseller list.
Episodes of the “Giggly Squad” podcast are typically released weekly on Mondays.
