The series premiere of Kandi Burruss' show The Kandi Factory is just a month away, and to get fans geared up Bravo has released a sneak peek of the show.  The promo video features a guest appearance from Ruben Studdard, who will help Kandi transform a handful of aspiring artists into full-fledged stars.

There's plenty of crying, and even Kandi gets teary-eyed during an emotional rehearsal moment.  The Kandi Factory will feature 16 hopefuls, who, in standalone episodes, will transform their looks and undergo rigorous vocal and dance training.  Each episode's standout contestant will walk away with an original song penned by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Kandi.

The Kandi Factory first aired as a 90-minute special last year, before Bravo execs ordered the show as a full series.

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