Chris B

On WWHL Andy read a tweet from Vicki where she said Lauri was stirring up all this drama to get back on the show. Andy said that isn't true and that each season since she's left that he's called her and tried to convince her to return. He's mentioned this several times before. I know before she agreed to return for season 8, she was on WWHL and said she almost returned full-time for (I think) season 6. It may have been season 5, but I'm pretty sure it was season 6. Considering how much I love her messy ass, I hate that never happened. An ideal season 7 for me would include Lauri full-time, Jeana full-time and no more Gretchen. Having people with history just makes it juicier, as Lauri is proving with Vicki. Vicki is clearly scared because they were so close and they both know so many skeletons. Imagine when somebody mentions Josh's baby at the reunion. It's going to be classic. I'm just glad this show is perfect again. The last few seasons were missing something, but now it's just the right blend of comedy and drama. ETA: If Lauri returns, her infamous tagline MUST return as well: "I was poor I was rich I was poor again. And you know what...having money is easier."

It took me ages to watch season 6. I thought I would like it. I think because of my memory of enjoying Taylor, I forgot about everything that sucked. Plus watching on SOAPnet I was forced to watch 5-days-a-week because I needed to reuse my vhs tape lol. But yes, season 7 is better. I didn't love the way they rebooted the cast, but it does work overall. The writing is very sharp.

I've started season 7 and it is MUCH MUCH better than season 6. I noticed in the credits that Peter Dunne is on the writing staff. I don't recall if he's headwriter or not, but you can tell that there is a new vision at the helm. He is famous for turning Knots Landing into a hit, he wrote seasons 4-6 and also the dream season of Dallas. On Melrose Place in just one episode he has transformed the show and injected life into the entire cast. They feel like themselves again and you can tell they're being written with a purpose. The stories are also tighter. This doesn't feel like the glory years (it lacks humor), but it is very mature and I think a successful reboot of the series. It's a shame the ratings didn't keep the show around longer. I also wish we could've seen what he would've done with Taylor.

I couldn't find a pic, but here is her video recap of the latest RHOC episode where she debuted the new hairstyle. Link: http://www.celebuzz.com/2013-06-25/huzzah-alex-mccord-sounds-off-on-100-episodes-of-rhoc/

Sonja is just so tired. BTW, has anybody seen Alex McCord with her new brown hair? She looks gorgeous. It really works for her. I would post a picture, but I'm at work so I'm not able to search for one. I wish OLTL would bring her back either as her old character or a new one. She'd fit on AMC too.

The crazy thing about Lauri is that she DOES have info on Vicki, so I have no idea why she's coming up with such crazy stories. In the preview of their fight on Bravo's website, Vicki is NOT denying the new stuff Lauri brings up and also concedes that both she and Donn were unfaithful in the relationship. Unfortunately for Lauri, she said too much and got too detailed so she looks like a silly gossip, but she did have good info. She should've focused the feud on the fact that Vicki "betrayed" her by spreading the info about George. Be vague and work on it as you go. I still love Lauri's messy ass though.

That New York stuff sounds dull and tired to me. I just need to see a preview before I make ajudgement on that show.

I think it was smart of them to push back filming of RHOA. If you think about it, they did technically film I Dream of Nene. With all the housewives featured, it is basically like an extention of RHOA. I also wonder if Bravo will use the filming of that show to determine new Housewives. That would be a smart idea IMO. Who knows? Maybe Lisa Wu will wow them in her return and they'll bring her back. Or it could be Marlo or Jennifer.

Well Miami is taking over the timeslot, so we have until August 12th at least. I'm assuming that includes the reunion, so it's over in six weeks. I wonder if New York or Beverly Hills will take over the New Jersey timeslot. And we also have I Dream of Nene in September, but I don't think that will air in one of the housewives timeslots.

Cat, I'm right there with you on OC. This season has been absolutely fantastic. I know many loved the previous season, but I wasn't head over heels about it. I thought it was good, but it wasn't as memorable as this season has been for me. It started slow, but it picked up almost immediately and each lady has something interesting going on. It has the best of everything and most importantly, it isn't as dark as these shows are getting. I'm going to be so sad when this season ends.

This season of New Jersey is a total bust. I thought last season was a stretch, but this is truly abysmal. I hope Bravo doesn't end up ruining these franchises by not knowing when to move on. They never seem to get it right. They messed up NYC, the ATL reboot was a ratings success and then with MIA they did a good reboot, but dropped two interesting housewives for no reason. With NJ it's like the show lives in a bubble and they don't even try. They should've been like Orange County and had one new housewife in season 4 and then another one for this season. You need a new perspective in order for the show to grow. It's going to continue to be the same exact storylines unless there is somebody new to bring a new perspective to things. And Kathy is just useless on every level. I feel the same about Jacquline, but many seem to enjoy her...

Here's some of Rasheeda's better stuff. I tried to only pick stuff with videos. My Bubblegum (this is her one big hit, where most of her success comes from): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1KXQR3GyXA Legs To the Moon (releasing during season one, with Kandi): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxBx94ppyD4 Badder (Featured Toya from Tiny & Toya): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar3yZmxoYuQ MY FAVORITE: Don't Let Him Get Away (featuring Cherish): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJqsEDIL46Q Say Something (with Nivea): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVX_MZmC0z0

I wish this show was on when Rasheeda's music was really good. I hated Marry Me and this song is better, but nothing special. She had a couple of really good albums. Another big problem with her is that she releases the wrong singles as well. Marry Me was the worst track on a great cd. I did love Legs To the Moon with Kandi. All her songs with Kandi are hot.

Vicki will always be the Boss Bitch IMO. Tamra has become a popular core character, but I've always found her far too unlikable to be the Queen Bee. Vicki has so many different layers and she has a family we actually get to see, plus a job. She's the ultimate housewife. I just wish Jeana was still around. The 100th episode special made me really miss Jeana and her family. Jeana also looked BEAUTIFUL on Watch What Happens Live. Another old face I want to see again is Jo. I wonder why Andy didn't consider her for New York. They're struggling and she could add some young blood, diversity and money to the show. It looks like she has a handsome, wealthy boyfriend. She also has a good job and lives in New York.

Mama Elsa is another big reason I feel we need Marysol full-time. We're still going to see Elsa, so we're going to see her personal interactions as well as her interactions with the ladies. That is basically a housewife, not a "friend." Another thing I enjoyed about Marysol were her work scenes. She may not be dramatic and loud, but she was interesting. I thought she came off as a sharp business woman and she had great style and good wit.

As soon as they drained the humor out of Donna, she was unbearable to watch. Basically the post-Brenda years.

There were endless rumors Marysol asked to become a "Friend of the Housewives," but I read an interview where she said it was Bravo's decision. She said she filmed just as much as she did during seasons 1 & 2 and it doesn't seem like she realized this was going to happen. She said that Bravo said that it was too difficult for viewers with 7 or 8 housewives, so they narrowed it down so they can focus better on the stories. I do agree that 8 housewives was too much, but Marysol is still such a crucial part to this show. I don't like the idea of her as a Friend when she was already a part of the cast seasons one and two. Especially since it sounds like she's going to be around just as much as she always is.

I don't like that group of 5 for Miami! I loved Lisa, but she didn't provide much story so I'm not sure how she'll be in a 5-housewives setup. Alexia also wasn't as likable last season as she was during season 1. I had hoped Ana was still an official housewife and I wanted the rumors about Marysol to not be true. Looking at the trailer, Marysol is on enough that they need to just keep her as a housewife. It looks like a good season, but it definitely seems like it has a lot less going on, but thats probably because there are less of them.

The pictures from Nene's wedding are everything. Bravo owed her a huuuuge bonus. She's put together a hell of a show!

So happy to hear Kim was there as well!

I'm just excited to finally have the Housewives super show we always wanted. Nene is looking out for her friends, WHICH I LOVE and she's also looking out for the fans. She knows what she's doing by having people like Jennifer Williams and even Jill Zarin on. She wants to create a hit and I feel she will do just that.

Jill Zarin tweeted she's flying in for Linethia's wedding. Marysol Patton also posted a picture with Getchen and Marlo at Marlo's place in Atlanta, so it looks like those ladies will be at the wedding as well. The only branch of Real Housewives not represented look to be BH and DC, but she's friends with Kyle Richards so that's always a possibility.

If they get her anything nice she'll just pawn it or get a lien put on it. But seriously, I wouldn't mind seeing Sheree, Lisa and Kim pop up as "Friends" on occasion. Look at Jeana on OC. One of her most memorable stories happened after she quit the show. I'd love Kim back full-time, but if that can't happen, then just let them invite her places here and there so the presence is there. For someone thirsty like Sheree, just one party invite could produce a legendary fight. Nene would go Godzilla on her ass.

Honestly, I'd be okay with them just filming one month with Sheree so she can make a fool of herself and everybody could drag her ass for a few episodes lol. It would be fun!

Don't get me wrong, I do think she deserves the money, but only because that is the way it goes with divorce. They both knew what they were getting into and that this would come if there was a divorce. I still don't like her though lol. I even liked Kenya at first, but after seeing season 5 as a whole and seeing how they ruined it as soured them for me. This was that one housewives show that always got it right with casting from the main cast, to the supporting characters. It annoyed me that this is Bravo's #1 show and they picked two of the most basic bitches on the planet as their new housewives. But in their defense, nobody knew Kenya was going to so obviously act her way through the season and on paper Porsha could've been a good housewife. What kills me is knowing I have to go through another season being tormented by them. They need to rent a duplex for Sheree, buy her a few air mattresses and get her a bus pass and bring her back. ETA: Speaking of Sheree's hating ass, she's starring in a new webseries spin-off of Necessary Roughness on USA! Link: http://www.welovesoaps.net/2013/06/usa-launches-tk-gets-real-necessary.html