Chris B

It's really a crapshoot which will come next since both Beverly Hills and New York are both filming at the same time. What is clear is that one will replace New Jersey and the other will replace Miami, with Atlanta coming next Spring. New Jersey should be done in October so it'll probably be a November premiere for whichever one they choose.

I'm not looking forward to that. Kenya's antics are too fake, which prevents the other ladies from developing interesting bonds with her. Phaedra is stupid for falling into her trap. This is why I wish Marlo was picked. She was entertaining and because she gets under everybody's skin (with the truth!), it's more interesting to watch. Imagine how much better season 5 would've been if Marlo were around when Kim got evicted. That would've been worth it alone.

Thanks to Bravo Andy's tweets, I now know there is an Alex McCord Onion Chopper: http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-alex-mccord-onion-chopper-1 She's already sold 980 of them, which is almost $14,000 at the price she's selling them. That's not bad for a side hustle and there's no telling how many she's sold in other avenues. Their strong work ethic is another reason I've always loved Alex and Simon. Yes they weretrying a bit too hard in the beginning, but they were actually working for it, unlike so many other housewives with their scams.

Beverly Hills was TERRIBLE last season. TERRIBLE, including that wack ass reunion that nobody came to. It was a total mess. With New York, last season wasn't "exciting" , but I do think they had a strong narrative from beginning to end. I enjoyed watching it. I think every season of New York is good just because the storylines seem to flow so well from beginning to end. It doesn't feel choppy and manufactured like some of the other shows. These women know how to play the game.

Yeah, I'm still finding Miami boring this season. It's a very boring cast this year.

MIA isn't doing it for me this season either. It's the wrong combination of 5, which I suspected when they announced the cast. Even Marysol and Ana should still be FULLTIME housewives. Even if Marysol could've film as much (for the record she filmed full-time, like the first 2 seasons), you don't fire a popular housewife because her equally popular mother is too sick to appear. Having Ana full-time would give the show some spice. She had warm relationships with Joanna, Marysol and Alexia, so she could crossover both sides, plus she has the feud with Lea. She's a big glaring hole in this season. I loved the first episode with her being there, but now it's just kinda stalling.

Umm....I think you're thinking of Alex McCord's Herman Munster shoes...oh what, they're Louis Vuitton! :D Sorry, lol when you mentioned Alexia's gay husband it took me back to that classic scene.

I think Briana is trash. She may be right about certain things, but I still can't support her treatment of Vicki this season or last. It seems like she gets such glee from the pain she causes her mom. I didn't see her going to comfort Vicki when she broke down. I feel like in her hatred for Brooks and her love for her psycho husband she's forgotten about her mother and what feelings she might have.

I haven't watched episode two, but I am sad because Adriana has always been my favorite. I don't like that she's getting caught in these stupid ass lies. She could've easily moved on. There is no shame in her being married anyway. She should've owned it and move on. Make it a non story similar to how Marlo and Nene made their "beef" a non issue. Don't give into the producers storylines so easily. This could've been a banner year for Adriana, but I fear it'll end with a pile up.

It paid off for Tamra maybe LOL. I don't know where Gretchen can go next season. It'll certainly be interesting to see. If anything, her marriage to Slade is what seals the deal for her next season. Otherwise I think she'd be out.

This is the first season that I've ever enjoyed Gretchen at all. I liked her more as an outsider. I still say she made a HUGE mistake by becoming friends with Tamra. At the very least, she should've never given up her friendship with Alexis (who also had her best season IMO).

Wow! She's having twins?! That''s 6 kids. She better get her tubes tied. That is going to be expensive.

That New York reunion was so interesting to me. Much like the entire season, it was quiet and classy, but it had bite. It had substance. I know at the time most were disappointed, but I really had fun with that reunion. Season 5 worked because it has a strong narrative from beginning to end. It wasn't the most exciting, but it makes sense and I like that.

I thought season 2 looked stunning as well, so I'm sure they'll continue with future episodes. Miami went from being the worst produced show, to the very best.

Oh I thought Lydia just killed Heather. And I'm sorry, but Lisa Vanderpump is more cover-worthy than Heather EVER will be. She seems to think she is some well known, respected actress, but she never built on her early successes. The guest starring gigs she has now are because of her role on this show. I'd have more respect if I saw her out there grinding, but it seems obvious she'll only act enough to get a storyline on this show.

For the 5th chair I wouldn't mind Ana from Real Housewives of Miami. I would've never thought it, but she did very well when guest co-hosting. Margaret Cho would be another good choice, and going back to housewives I think Alex McCord would be a good choice. I also think it's time for Sherri to go. I just don't understand her at all. The only way I'd accept Hoda on this show is if she were replacing Meredith back in the day.

Last season Frankie was just barely learning how to say small phrases like "I love you."

That's actually one of my favorite tags. What I hate is when they change it for no reason and then the housewife ends up with a crappy one. Gretchen should still have, "Don't Call me a princess, call me the boss!"

The Miami premiere was good, but once again, it makes NO SENSE to have Marysol as a "Friend." From the previews and from the amount she appeared in the premiere, she is basically a housewife. Even if at some point she misses a few events or episodes, it still seems like she'll be an important part of the series, they even have continued her talking heads. The only thing I *didn't* love was Alexia back full-time. I enjoyed her the first two season because there were more women, but with her back full-time that means a heavier focus on her family life which I've never been fond of. There is something very guarded about her, which I don't like. I would've preferred Ana and Marysol back and keep her as a friend. Her main appeal for me are her looks. Lea was very sneaky and calculated in her moves this episode. Especially when she pulled out Adriana's art to throw that in her face. A real friend wouldn't do that, even once the relationship breaks up. Also, I just watched the reunion yesterday and Lea went IN on Adriana very early in part 1. Adriana DID support Lea in the Marysol feud, both during the series and also the reunion. She didn't defend her with the Ana thing, but I don't think anybody could because that was fresh information and between the two of them. Nobody knew enough to defend Ana OR Lea in that regard. I think Adriana, for all her drama, is very up front about most things and she *did* seem like a good friend to Lea.

HOW THE HELL DID I NOT KNOW THIS?! Mama Elsa had a stroke in March and has been in critical care for several months. That is just heartbreaking. I know the supertrailer mentioned something happening to Elsa, but I had no idea it was so serious. Will be praying for that diva and wishing her a strong recovery.

Why does it seem like Shaunie is trying to convince Tami not to beat her ass in that last clip?!?! I found this trailer a little quiet, but the smaller cast looks like it might work. It looks more like a Bravo reality show. I LURVE the new girl from the jump. She has great hair and looks like there isn't a cast member she's afraid of. I hate all this "circle" BS and she seems like she's over it as well. She also seems delusional so she'll fit right in. I said I was going to quit this tired ass show, but I'm here for season 5! :D

Danielle on this season would've been epic. Melissa wouldn't know what to do with herself!

Considering how worried Bravo was about season 5 throughout filming, there is no doubt in my mind she would've been a full-time housewife by the time it aired. However, she had no way of knowing the new housewives would be such a bust. She could've been the glue that held that show together. The problem was chemistry and keeping LuAnn was stupid. It made sense since they wanted to make it more Beverly Hills, but she never had strong story with Ramona and Sonja and as it turned out, she had little chemistry with the new ladies. I can see Alex's reasoning for turning them down though and she certainly isn't sulking about it. Simon and Alex were a big part of the success for this show and to be demoted was kinda insulting. They handled it the right way by moving on and making their own success in other ways. Much better than most ex-housewives (like Jill) who won't stop going on and on about it and trashing the network.

The sad thing here is that Jill had earned her spot back in terms of ratings for her WWHL special, but she is just too much of a mess to be asked back. I still don't understand why they never asked Alex back. She is more popular than they gave her credit for.

My realistic dream cast for next season: Lauri, Vicki, Tamra, Gretchen, Heather, Lydia Recurring: Brianna, MAYBE Alexis I don't expect any completely new housewives. I could see them asking Jeana back for guest appearances, but nothing more. As annoying as Gretchen can be, her and Slade are too central to be written out. As Bravo is showing with RHOM, RHONJ, RHOA and even tired RHONY, they aren't trying to change the casts too much. RHOC had a good season so I'm sure they're going to try and build from that. In terms of other housewives series, my prediction is that RHOBH will replace New Jersey (sometime in October?), then New York will replace Miami (November?) and then RHOA will make it's grand return in the first quarter of next year. I think I Dream of Nene will make up for the absence of RHOA, so they won't rush to release it. If it's a hit then they can get double the return on the same group of people.