Chris B

Expect explosive ratings for ATL. Of course next week has the return of Marlo, but the following week is when Nene throws her pajama party where the brawl breaks out and Kandi goes berserk! Can't wait!

After starring in her spin off I Plan Nene's Wedding, she's back next week as Nene's well-dressed homegirl. She becomes friends with Kenya and Nene has a falling out with Kenya causing friction between Marlo and Nene.

I must remind everyone that EVERYTHING Marlo said at that reunion came true! It's heartbreaking that we lost so much TV Gold by her not being a regular during seasons 5 & 6. Imagine how classic Kim's downfall would've been with Marlo around. She predicted this and Kim denied it ENDLESSLY! She didn't properly get her due because Marlo wasn't there to call her out. Now all this stuff with Todd would've been perfect if they could flashback to Marlo predicting it so long ago. I wonder how Marlo and Kandi will be this season since I know they were hanging out and went to New York together not too long ago. Kandi mentioned it was their first time truly hanging out and that she enjoyed it.

Sheree's downfall was one of the most glorious things to ever happen. EVERYBODY roasted her ass. Even her "team," Phaedra and Kandi. I loved it!

I actually find Carlton very natural on camera, she's doing her own thing and she comes to the events when she wants and doesn't feel a need to be the center of attention. When she has something relevant to say she says it. IMO, I've been more interested in what she's done than what Kim as done this season. In future seasons once she gets to know the others, I could see her being useful. Joyce was saved by this feud with Brandi, otherwise she had nothing to offer. I like that Carlton also has the ability to film scenes with her family and without the other ladies. She doesn't feel as forced. Overall though, this season is a dud for Beverly Hills. The weekly functions aren't doing it for me. It feels like something is missing. I don't know if it's the strong supporting characters or the specific mix of women, but it's feeling a little like filler every week.

I feel like Porsha is for sure done after this year. They have too many options between Kim, Marlo and all the women they're chemistry-testing (Malorie, Mynique, Christopher Williams' wife).

I think it's likely that Marlo will appear for the rest of the season and I'm willing to bet this season will have AT LEAST 22 episodes, before the reunion. With these ratings (and reports it's airing through May), it seems likely. With Marlo I don't think she immediately will have a story, but we'll have to see her become friends with Kenya, then start feuding with Nene, then the charity event where she fights with Nene and fall out from that. I could see them getting 10 episodes out of that. We'll see. I expect the second half of the season to be very different now that we have Malorie, Marlo, Lexis and that new ugly woman who is Christopher Williams' wife and obviously part of Kandi's big blow up later on.

The story in the NW Daily News said that because the show is premiering so long after it wrapped, that having a season full of Jacques/LuAnn with no on-screen breakup would make the show seem dated. This is true. Marlo from RHOA has said she has a contract and I'm sure it's similar to scripted contracts. She appeared in most episodes of I Dream of Nene and now she'll likely appear in around 10-12 episodes of RHOA, so she probably has a contract for the show in general, but that doesn't specify what her role is. I remember with Fernanda, she was reported as a housewife, in the promotional material, then she got edited out so much that her part of the reunion was only aired on BravoTV.com. Another person meant to be a housewife was Jennifer Gilbert, who was filmed for three months for season three of RHONY, but she barely aired in the end. I actually think that was a mistake since that season was so flawless. I would've shown her scenes so they could get another 3-4 episodes out of the season. And hell, just to get my money's worth! I can't believe they didn't use her after filming her as a full on wife.

Alex's new video has some good info re: New York. She finally confirms that she was asked to be a "Friend" during Season 5 and she turned them down because she felt she'd have to film and do the same amount of work as a regular housewife, but for less pay. She feels bad for LuAnn (who is suddenly being nice to her) because unlike her, LuAnn didn't have a choice. Apparently LuAnn filmed the season thinking she'd be a housewife and when she and Jacques broke up after filming, that's when they decided to demote LuAnn. She filmed a lot with Jacques so they probably had to cut out a lot of his scenes and according to Alex Bravo was furious. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3E6yCWSTn8&feature=youtu.be

The highlight of this episode was Kenya's drunken father talking about her ashy feet lol. In general Kenya was a highlight, overall I found this episode to be dull. I continue to enjoy Malorie as well, but overall this didn't gel. I hated Kandi crying over Todd getting a job, something she should be happy about. Yes it would be nice to work together, but since everybody thinks he's a golddigger, let him stand on his own. Can't wait for Marlo's return next week!

I'm almost done with RHONY S5. I just watched Aviva and Ramona's breakfast meeting. It was much harsher than I thought. When Aviva comes for you she has this entitled, princess grit and is VERY harsh and abrasive. The things she was saying to Ramona are just insane and so much of it was untrue. I wish they would show flashbacks for all the times she's lying. They didn't do this once, which is a major producer fail since Ramona kept spelling out the different times she lied. I also re-watched the S6 trailer and I notice there is not ONE positive scene with Aviva. She's only featured in the second half of the trailer and every time you see her face she's fighting with someone. I CANNOT WAIT!!! I wish we could get Jill, Aviva and Kelly in a room together. I also feel like Alex would tear Aviva's ass up. She is LUCKY that Alex isn't there. Ramona has Aviva's number, but because she's perceived as "crazy" it doesn't hit like it would if someone like Heather, Alex or LuAnn went against her. This is why I feel this season will be juicy for Aviva since EVERYONE has seen through her.

LuAnn absolutely did NOT gel with this cast. Every storyline she had was obviously scripted. The Johnny Depp thing was more watchable, but I'll never forget when Cat from RHODC called her out on WWHL. Andy seemed mortified, but she basically said that LuAnn created that storyline because she had nothing else going on. We all knew she wasn't going to get pregnant and the feud with Ramona was a non-starter. I did enjoy seeing her as a fish out of water, but I definitely hope she develops interesting relationships with the new ladies.

I can't believe the way I've powered through RHONY S5, I'm already finished with Aviva's arrival in St. Barth's. It's insane how much a person can change. We saw hints of her [!@#$%^&*]-stirring and her self-centeredness when she screamed at Sonja for not going to her charity event when her 19 year old dog was dying. She even said Sonja could've sent somebody else with the dog to put it down, but I overlooked that. Once Aviva arrives in St. Barth's it was just 100% clear that she is one of the most evil and vile women to ever set foot on a Housewives series! Repeatedly demanding that everybody basically kiss her husbands feet and thank him for bringing her? Wondering why they didn't throw a party welcoming her there when they expected a disheveled, shell shocked woman thankful to survive the plane ride? Going OFF on Ramona and Sonja over absolutely nothing and revealing how she truly thought of them? Truly despicable. After seeing her FIERCE catsuit in the season 6 promo I really wanted to see her ass, but this is making me hate her all over again. I'll never forget how everyone (including myself) assumed whatever the issue had to be Ramona & Sonja's fault as we watched promos. I have never been so shocked in my life. Even when this first aired her first blog was very cocky and sure of herself until she saw the massive viewer backlash, THEN she started changing her tune. And at the reunion her wobbly ass was playing contrite and apologetic and you could tell it KILLED HER to apologize when she saw nothing wrong. Forget everything I've said in posts prior to this--the ONE and ONLY thing I need during season 6 are these women reading this bitch for fifth for 20 episodes. That's all I need. Dig into her ass and dig good. We know what a spoiled, phony, [!@#$%^&*]-stirring bitch she is and I don't want anybody getting punked out by her. And I hope somebody threw her leg in that promo.

It's a shame Sheree is no longer around to bring Tania around during all the drama with Porsha and Kordell. I really wish Bravo would put these shows on Hulu or Netflix. So many other reality shows are, but they are so difficult to find. Not only that, but they stopped releasing them on DVD so its not easy to find them.

I just downloaded a torrent of it! Using this method I was able to re-watch all the NY seasons.

I think Kim's story is just desperation to keep her as part of the cast. SHE should be a "Friend" not people like Marysol or LuAnn who are still appearing heavily on their respective shows. I think Carole's reunion performance is because she foolishly didn't know how they would go. She though it was a recap ala Watch What Happens Live and seemed shocked by the notes LuAnn and others had and how "left field" some of the complaints were. I think she'll be ready next year. I'm now almost done with London on RHONY S5 and I have to say that Ramona is a star so far. I see why she's the one who lasted. She is HILARIOUS and not mean spirited so even when she gets crazy it's watchable. From episode one despite all the faults she is delivering. I can't wait to see Ramona as the "voice of reason" as the other wives are saying.

That was intentional and that was a fact LOL. It's completely threw the chemistry off not having a Bethenny type on the show. I actually like Cindy's tired ass, but she is not what you look for to replace Bethenny. Although she is older, Carole could work as a Bethenny replacement.

I'm re-watching season five of RHONY and in the beginning it is much worse than I remembered. As someone whose seen the season the non-introduction of the newbies is fine, but how did they expect people to understand during the first airing? I think once they saw things pick up mid-season they should've edited more of this stuff out and let the season go longer with the drama towards the end. LuAnn's entire existence in these early episodes is ridiculous. She's clearly acting and the "feud" with Ramona is clearly scripted. She didn't serve a purpose till the pirate story. I'm four episodes in and the show is FINALLY picking up steam as they prepare to go to London. I would've condensed the first 3 episodes into one (cutting most of LuAnn's scenes, focus in on Heather vs Ramona, giving proper intro's to the 3 newbies), then keep the third episodeas prepping for London (with more Heather vs Ramona, since the latter wasn't invited), then once they get to London things really kicked off. Editing is REALLY important and the people who produced this season got it ALL WRONG. I also feel like although I liked Cindy, how the !@#$%^&*] do you replace Bethenny with Cindy? They serve two COMPLETELY different purposes. If anything, looking at Blood, Sweat & Heels, one of those ladies would've been more suitable to replace Bethenny. Still young and not as established, looking for love and with a biting tongue. Things could've been so different.

On the subject of LuAnn, I recall it was both she and Aviva who signed late. Obviously with Aviva they're going to edit her in. I now remember reading an article saying Bravo was upset that LuAnn broke up with Jacques after filming wrapped because it made her story out of date. The same article said they were going to have to re-edit not to feature the couple as much. Maybe that article is true and thats why she isn't going to be a full housewife?

Every few months I re-watch the season 4 reunion of RHOA and it justs gets better each time. It makes me miss Sheree's evil ass so much. Nene was so [!@#$%^&*] pressed and her faces and reactions are unforgettable. There isn't a RH reunion as solid as this three part reunion. I also love how crunk Kandi and Cynthia gets. It was just such a good performance from all 7 ladies.

LOL! That looks pretty good! Not surprising that the new girl is fighting with everyone since she's good friends with Brandi. I hope they've done enough to save the franchise. Aviva towards the end was REALLY getting crunk. Can't wait!

So far Kyle is boring IMO. Kyle and Carlton have both been boring overall, although I enjoy their individual family scenes. I need their feud to kick in because neither lady is doing anything special thus far.

Now I'm getting flashbacks! Looking back, remember LuAnn didn't sign on until after the other ladies had started filming. Of course they could edit her in like RHOC did with Alexis, but now I'm pretty confident they didn't and that she'll appear as a friend. I'm firm on that being Kristen now. And Jack, your layout is how I see it as well. I think your second Heather should be Carole though.

The woman in the middle with her hand on her hip, I can't tell the hair color. LuAnn's hair while short, is usually styled in a way you could see it, even in a blurred picture like this. My guess is that the housewife has her hair pulled up and that it's the new girl with her hair in an updo. On the other hand, that is the type of top that LuAnn would normally wear, the pose just doesn't feel like her to me. We'll see!

RHONY ANNOUNCEMENT WEDNESDAY! Here is a blurred cast photo: http://instagram.com/p/i4504rq6ch/ There are six housewives. Of course it's hard to tell, but I'm wondering if the new gal Kristen is an official housewife and if LuAnn is a friend. It's hard to tell who the woman in the center is. It could be LuAnn or it could be the new girl. Heather and Carole are obvious due to hair color and the 3 blondes are clearly Ramona, Sonja and Aviva.