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POTOMAC Uh oh. Not Juan Dixon in a potential scandal with a reunion not filmed yet...?

11-3 THANK YOU, CAMERAMAN FOR 11-2. I didn't know SC was packing like THAT. I liked the fashion show. It was not perfect by any means. Those repeat re-walks...yeeeah...no. It got better at how they did it so I will give them that. And I liked how the whole show found ways to build up tension among Liam/Hope/Thomas. Speaking of...I actually liked seeing some drama for Liam and Hope. It's been a minute, but that argument in Hope's office was pretty good. And I like the 'Beth reveal' flashback. And speaking of flashbacks...I LOVED Sheila's flashback Halloween episode. I hope that was foreshadowing that Lauren would be popping up again. I was disappointed that Lauren found out she was alive off screen though. KB is a force and I'm looking forward to her next part of her arc.

POTOMAC Lorrrrrrrrrrd not tonight ending on a cliffhanger and Bravo going right ahead and spilling the tea...and THAT is some tea...

Oh when you quote her I was... WELCOME BACK!!!!!! I feel that...40 is a milestone and I knew I always try to pick a new place for my milestone. Good on you two.

BH I definitely wanted a rewatch before I posted about that last part. I have to give credit where credit is due, but that was a good reunion. And it will be interesting to see where they all go from here. And the comparisons to POTOMAC's Season 5 reunion are apt. It was raw and a bit dark, and there was no resolution. I did like that it was clear that Andy could not play favorites in this part because even REAL Kathy Hilton has the network by the balls. Honorable mention to him FINALLY dragging EricFake a bit during his questioning. I saw a few clips from last year's reunion and how he was softballing her, but I did not feel that here...almost like payback for her thinking she could talk mess to him in the first two parts. I also wanted to rewatch for the pre-Kathy-enters part. Garcelle was really the MVP for Part 1 going after everyone and destroying Lint. But she was disrespected in Part 2. And it was good to see her confront EricFake and the ladies (thank you for the assist, Andy, by being messy and bringing up Kyle/Dorit kiki over the EricFake/Jax bday thing) head on, and give some hard truths to them. Actually between her and Andy going at EricFake, she FINALLY cracked and showed some remorse and I saw ERIKA. It's been a loooooong time. And I, for the first time since this mess started, felt like I understood where she was coming for. She felt...real...for once. Not faking it. The main course was Kathy vs Ex Soap Opera Star. And that was SPECTUALUAR. To keep it real, those of us who watched for a looong time know of Kathy's reputation, so it was odd to see her be this goofy persona. A fun persona, but goofy all the same. But make no mistake...the circles she runs in, the power those circles have, the power SHE has...it would be unwise to cross her. And THAT was what Ex Soap Opera Star did. Not a wannabe. Not a has been. Not even wealth that yells. It's wealth that WHISPERS. And to think Kathy only gave a SMALL PORTION of the power she weaves and still destroyed Ex Soap Opera Star should have been Ex Soap Opera Star's sign to stop while she was ahead. And she had time to drop tea on Erika as well. Was she perfect? No. They got some licks in on her, but she still triumphed. And if that deleted scene is true and Kyle MIGHT have been behind all of this, then it was within Kathy's right to give her dust. She made accommodations for Kyle since Denise was around and that was how Kyle thanks her? And since it has been clear for decades this family is a secretive one. She will probably deal with Kyle accordingly so yes, Kyle should cry. Payback is a dish... KYLE. Do I think there was some truth in the tears? Perhaps. But any true sympathy went out the window when she snapped on Dorit. A hit dog will holler, and clearly Dorit was right. She was helping her to see her way out of that mess and Kyle CHOSE to play victim...something Kathy also called her out on. She's not completely innocent and for that reason, I cannot be sympathetic to her. Empathy maybe. But sympathetic...no. The fact that her only concern was if Kathy would be at that wedding rather than are they okay I felt was telling. DORIT. She didn't do much this part, but what she did counted. She was playing peacemaker between Kyle and Kathy. And I felt she spoke nothing, but truth. I don't know what happened in the Richards sisters' past that it was not clicking with Kyle, but Dorit translated easily what Kathy was trying to say. This was the time for Kyle to do something that she tries her best NOT to do: take accountability. But alas. ERIKA. YES, I said ERIKA. I was shocked to admit it since I loathe her. But Erika FINALLY showed an emotion. I felt for the first time she articulated (except for that bad airplane allgory) where she was coming from. And FINALLY I felt Andy did his job and gripped her enough that no amount of sass she was giving him was working on him. And in hindsight as someone pointed out to me, it felt like she was owning her villain edit, and I cannot fault her for it. She's darned if she did, she's darned if she does not. He even said it best when he said to her...it's not landing. Which was the point. She might not care about the group and how they see the things she's doing, but she does care. And I thought those tears were actual real tears. That said...the tea Kathy was dropping on her was delicious. Erika is not the first HW who rents things. Usually it's houses. But items...not far-fetched. Anyone remember the episode of SATC where Samantha was trying to rent a Birkin? Same thing. Kathy saying in so many words and so many ways that Erika was a broke hoe without saying the words was payback. LOVE it. CRYSTAL. Silent this time around. Odd since it was her and Garcelle that caused Erika to have her Aspen meltdown. SUTTON. Also silent, but we at least had her and Garcelle as Reaction Greek Chrous as Kathy tore Ex Soap Opera Star and Erika apart. GARCELLE. I did not like how she was treated in Part 2, but she stood in her truth still. And I loved her speaking so much truth to that Coven. YES, KYLE, IT'S TRUE, IT'S TRUE. If it had been HER child or anyone in the Coven, there would be no ki-ki-ing about how Erika was 'only' cutting loose. They would have made it a whoooole storyline. They all know it. Now, Dorit, why did you not talk to Erika ON CAMERA or do anything IN THE MOMENT? Ex Soap Opera Star, Candiace from RHOP has NOTHING on your disasterous social media skills. YES, YOU. And to ALL OF THEM, what's the point of an apology if they either have not learned OR WORSE, it would only come up again later? That has been their thing for seasons. I also loved her reaction shots during Kathy vs Dumb&Dumber. OOooooo her look when Kathy clocked Erika about her credibility. And her look when Kim and LVP were mentioned. And the 'ooo' when Kathy mentioned Ex Soap Opera Star's contract was coming up and her look in unison with Sutton. And because she's a class act, I liked her reaching out to Victim Kyle. LINT. EX SOAP OPERA STAR. Well ironically, I believe she said it best. If looks could kill, when Kathy walked out, she would be ash. And shots fired when Kathy said 'hey, GIRLS.' Yes, GIRLS. You wanted to deal with the big dogs...HERE...WE...ARE. And I liked how Kathy slowly but surely took her goofy persona and let it melt away to show REAL Kathy. Two minutes in and she shaded Ex Soap Opera Star's social media. She owned her crap over the tequila. And then she TORE...HER...APART. And Taoboi was HERE...FOR...IT. For seasons, she's gone after friends, family, and the like for a storyline. Perhaps she thought Kathy would be like Kyle. She was WRONG. Kathy has a brand and a family. The fact there was an HR investigation that the cast didn't even know about was telling. And just like Kim, Kathy got in a shot at Ex Soap Opera Star's personal life. And it was a joy to see Kathy backing Kim LIKE A REAL SISTER. And then...Ex Soap Opera Star wanted to act like she was the bully and use triggered words. Kathy set her straight reeeal quick. She is LONG OVERDUE time to leave...or have a takedown season. Overall, good reunion. Better than last year where I walked off. However, there was no resolution and it has hit peak toxicity. Time for some changes. I just think it's sad that this past year so many HW shows have gotten to a point that they have been put on pause to retool...when it's clear what needs to be done in some cases. I hope they can be as careful in retooling as they were with RHOA...which I liked...and I'm LOOONG OVERDUE to watch THEIR reunion. lol. I thought a good job was done there and early reports promise a great season.

POTOMAC OMG!!! IT'S HAPPENING!!! I just saw that and rolled my eyes. Of course, Crystal is on the chopping board. Kyle's making them lunch meetings. 😜 I could actually see LVP back in scenes with Garcelle next season since they are associates now and Garcelle already filmed for VPR this forthcoming season. Ex Soap Opera Star continues to destroy herself online. LET...THE...MOUSE...GO. They ain't mentioned because they are safe. Good. Sutton was the show. Kyle ain't going anywhere. Garcelle is Queen. And honestly, after this past reunion (working on my thoughts right now), I want to see Erika WITHOUT Ex Soap Opera Star. Over Dumb and Dumber and Erika has proven she will take the Villain role and run with it. So...let's play.

I will always remember him from V. Damn.

10-28 Well I'm glad I went back and rewatched 10-26. How did I miss Thomas running around in his undies. LOL!!! Just a whole snack. lol. That said...it was creepy to see the return of the manniquin. If that isn't a sign... I liked that they had Sheila voicing her fears about Deacon running off after Brooke. Even she worries. I liked we played that beat. Because he would. In fact, he did. I came across the November Sweeps issue from last year and find it funny that back then they were setting up Carter and Katie and it took a WHOLE YEAR for them to get back to it. And I'm not sure how I feel about it honestly. Shut up, Brooke. lol. THIS.

Yeah, MCE has been selling it and it's been a slllloooooow (not in a good way, but no less true) descent for her. So not completely out of left field and yet...why this character who is already annoying? Such a mixed bag.

10-21 First of all, it is not even Sweeps and I loved that the last few weeks, we have been getting Cliffhanger Fridays again. This one with Liz seeing her father for the first time since 1997. There was the one who shot Lucy. I want to say the week before also was one as well. So it appears that the writers are finding their groove. And I hope going into November Sweeps that means we are going to get a good one. At last came to mind. On so many things. Liz's story. Holly's return. Chase and Brooklyn sleeping together. The story looping back around to Spencer/Trina/Rory. Victor's manipulations. Everything is building. Again thought, it has me thinking how long we have CS around. Because after being mostly background for months, he has fingers in everyone's pie. And a lot of storylines that tied to Victor when he first started are popping up again. Holly's return. Controlling Nikolas. Luke's death. And I just know the resurrection of Peter's box will probably either lead to his downfall or more brainwashing of Jake. Glad that Carly/Jake storyline is over. I think how it was on paper (and LW's acting) but it just fell flat for me. And they were on that hill for TWO DAYS. I...can't. I felt like if they wanted Carly to have her own version of Nixon Falls, their heart was not into it. Sorry. It was a loooooooooooooong time coming but yay for Chase and BrookLynn sleeping together. And what is it with Olivia always walking in on naked men in the Q mansion. LOL!!! That said...I am sad that BrookLynn is already messing up her relationship by not telling Chase that he can get his job back. smh. I am used to Robin Mattson as my Heather, but I understand why they had to recast. So fingers crossed. Liz with a story. Of course I'm here for it. And that flashback while she was in the car with Terry was chef's kiss. LOVE.

He stays being kinky. I think I liked when he was modest. HELLO!!!!!!!!!!!! YES, PLEASE!!!

SLC And so it begins... And by it...I mean MESS. I wanted to see how the FOHs were going to fit and I hate to go against the grain, but Angie H continues to cause mess. God bless her for it. Otherwise, what else would there be? Watching her try to worm her way onto ths show has been funny to watch. What makes it more funny has been that the more people try to keep her off the show, the more they are making her relevant. First, Little Girl said she was behind a rumor about Lisa. Then Lisa freaked out since she still had not forgiven Angie H for CaterGate. But her feuding with her keeps Angie H around. Otherwise, why would Bad Weather continue to bring her around (Heather with the ski trip and the audition, the fact Little Girl has her as a partner)? And oooh look, Angie H allying herself up with Meredith...hanging with Bad Weather...the thirst is real. (c) Nene Leakes. And this week we met Angie H's husband. And he started an Insta to trolling Lisa, keeping the feud with Lisa alive which keeps his wife relevant. Bonus...he named the account after Jen Shah, something that was sure to ruffle her feathers...and as this week and next week preview has shown...IT WILL!!! They are giving NJ S6 Amber and Jim. So feuding with Lisa AND activating a mostly dormant Jen. Angie suuuure has begun to make headway in her moves to be seen this season. Honorable mention to Angie K. In that next week preview video, she showed she has potential as well as a Non-BS-er, calling Angie H. out. I look forward to the battle of the Angies. JEN. It was nice seeing her and Coach talking. It was funnier how she was trying to continue bringing the comic relief at the audition. She was already 'on sight' with Angie though. lol. And I cannot wait for her to see Angie's husband. LISA. So now that I'm thinking about it, it does appear that this leg of the season really is all about Fabulous Ice. Little Girl starting this feud she has with Angie. Heather still working to be her friend. Meredith making peace...for now. Angie H's attempts to worm into the group after failing last year. She stays on everyone's lips. So it was nice to see her with her husband (is he getting finer or is it just me?) and her son shading her for not cooking. She really did not have to do anything this week, but look...well...fabulous. And...she did. And her singing...lol...keep your day job. HEATHER. A bit of a misstep for her, I felt. We talk here often about how Heather is (and continues to be...?) an image. A smarter and more subtle version of Jen. Since I bowed out on the reunion last season due to the fact they planned to make it all about Mary, I didn't know about that. And I loved Fabulous Ice bring the tea on her and the message. Just...smh. This is why we don't trust her around these parts. :I At least I was on her side with Little Girl. And she still brought the comedy with this whole audition thing. Her gaslighting Jen was funny. MEREDITH. Other than forming an alliance with Angie H...didnt' really do much for me this week. LITTLE GIRL. Her husband loses his job and she makes it all about her. Do we even know if he lost the job over that gross scene, or was it because he might have been doing something else...allegedly? Decent episode, but looking forward to Season 1 Jen next week lighting up folk.

Le sigh. I thought Season 4 was a return to form. Though I ALSO felt that if it was to get cancelled...everyone but ONE person was told. Sci-fi drama 'Westworld' canceled by HBO after 4 seasons (msn.com)

I knew I forgot a husband! THAT"S who!!! hehe. Oooh how I've missed you...

Oh, really? RE: Sydney. Apparently, BH got a new production head since Chris did leave last season. She might be trying to get them back. I am very happy Garcelle is paying Lint dust and doing her own investigation. Those ladies better hope she don't find anything. I can see her serving a revenge dish so cold that it will rival what she did to her exhusband.

I wouldn't call it boring as of yet, but it's just the definition of watching a trainwreck. Love or hate her (and I looooooved Mary), she was important to their dynamic and it definitely hits different. She was kooky. She could read. And Mary kept a lot of them honest so without her then, they are making it up as they go along. It's sad and hilarious in a way. So much I cannot completely look away. Except for Little Girl. They need a firebrand. And since Jen is down...for now...that has up to the FOHs...specially (again for now since we know Danna is going to drag Jen at some point) Angie H. Outside of that, I think everyone is here for Jen and her legal drama. Outside of that...nothing is really happening. And given we know they filmed a lot before that could have been used and been more interesting to watch (the group harassing Mary for a storyline now that she is gone, but yet they are at her church, or the group confront Jennie about those tweets since she had filmed some before she was fired so we can see those comeuppances) than what we are watching so far...it's very sad. Knowing what was filmed...kinda makes what we are seeing fake.

Like I said before...a good sandwich.

POTOMAC Yaaaaaaaaaaay!!!! Caught up!!!! There's one thing I can say about POTOMAC. No matter whether it is filler or not, the girls on this show give a lot even if it is filler. That said, I liked both epsiodes. But that might be because I feel like 1) they have a slow build going on and we know things are coming and most importantly there are things THAT WERE NOT IN THE TRAILER FOR THE SEASON!!!! and 2) there's a lot going on. Versus focusing on one thing a la BH or being a bit uneven some episodes a la RHOA, there's so much to see that keeps me watching even for the slow moments. I'm probably going to touch on these more in a minute, but there are two things about the shifting dynamics (and the dynamics never bore on this show) that reallllllllllllllly stood out for me. 1...SEASON 7 CYNTHIA BAILEY, IS THAT YOU? I'm sorry...I might not like her all the time, but THIS SEASON...Robyn has given in every episode so far. Whether I like her shade or just want to shade her, she really has come out of Gizelle's butt and chosen violence and I'm LIVING for it. It's making her a wild card...note not so much a wild card I think she will turn on Gizelle mind you though I love she is not co-signing her antics like she used to...and that makes her unpredictable for me. Especially in group scenes. Cursing out Wendy next week. Trying to boss up on Wendy in Episode 3. Disinviting her to Kids Day in front of her. Having Candiace's back and vouching for Chris. Heck she even lightly got gathered by Messy Mia. And of course, there's Juan drama. Must be the red hair. Speaking of Wendy... 2...DOCTOR WENDY....IS THAT YOU? We never saw DOCTOR Wendy last season. What we did see was a Wendy who tried hard. And then at the reunion we got Doing Too Much Wendy. So...it has been surprising since the season started that what little of Wendy we have gotten has leaned into the Wendy we were introduced to in Season 5. And let's be clear...Wendy still has that Season 6 fire in terms of her making Robyn sit her butt right back down when she bossed up on DOCTOR Wendy. She didn't rise her voice, but her voice was firm with a no-time-for-mess tone to it...more in light with Season 6. I didn't like where Wendy fell in the Monique/Candiace fight, but that did not mean that I did not like her. So it's nice to see the professor again. My only question is the mystery of why she appears (so far) to be around so little. But we know that drink toss in Miami with Messy Mia is coming so... EPISODE 3 THINGS I LIKED THE GROWTH. And by growth, I meant Candiace. I continue to respect how she handled everything with Gizelle and that rumor. And that kind of 4th wall breaking...was delicious. She just walked out and gave Gizelle dust, not even giving us a moment, but at the same time giving us a moment. I can't even believe that Gizelle just sat there and acted like she didn't know why. Bitca. 'Keep All My Fourth Wall., Mention It All., etc.' Go on, Candiace...keep on keeping it real. I might just become a fan yet. THE HULK VS DOCTOR WENDY. HERE...FOR...IT!!!! I don't know why Robyn was sitting there trying to attack Wendy when she was not even there during the OG Picnic, but I loved how Wendy shut her down. Cuz if it had been DOING TOO MUCH WENDY... But I loved Robyn trying to start mess. And bonus...Mia started to get into it with Robyn as well. lol. And it looks like it's going to be a mini feud...and I want to see how petty they can get since I feel they are evenly matched...though Doctor Wendy CAN read. OMG PRODUCTION!!!!! I swear...Production on RHOP are the best in the business. Wendy and her hot mic moment when not even minutes ago she was saying how she believed Mia. And then Production clocking Mia lying about Chris to comic effect. Lord....lol. And speaking of... MESSY MIA. I know she's going to be hated soon enough, but I've enjoying her messiness so far. I even enjoyed that her and the GEB were able to quickly move on from Cancergate after their arguement as well. HOLD UP!!! Ashley has a brother...? THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE. UH...ASHLEY GIRL...? I was looking forward to Single Ashley. But this...? I am side-eyeing her as well. And I hate to say it, but I expect Ashley to move smarter than this. Since she's been moving well for years. LA DAME...CAN WE TALK? I have to admit...I was side-eyeing her as well when she was talking to Gizelle and they were talking about Robyn and Candiace. Cracks in the GEB? I wouldn't go that far, but I thought it was interesting she sounded like she was backing Gizelle over Candiace. EPISODE 4 THINGS I LIKED. TAGLINES. At last. They need to quit with that. And now there are rumors Bravo want them discontinued...uuuuh...let's not. THE SHADE. It was sooooooooo on point. Robyn, gurl...even your BFF was shading that whole set-up. Not just Messy Mia. And then Production with that Michael/Ashley flashback as Ashley was reading the separation letter. Eddie with the 'Chris? The one who cook them dinner' was some unexpected humor, too. And you can never not laugh at Candiace saying hi to Grace, but paying her mama dust. Speaking of...La Dame leaving after being around Cha Cha for a few minutes was hilarious. WELL WHEN YOUR MAMA IS THE GRANDE DAME. Go on, Ravyn!!! Go to the Met Ball!!! I was so jealous!!! HULK VS DOCTOR WENDY ROUND 2. Robyn, you really thought you could get the kids there without their mother? Even Candiace knew what was coming for her and she was only the messenger. hehe. The feud that keeps on giving. LOVED IT. Does that mean...it's Hulk 0, Doctor 2? OOOOH...A TURN. Just when I was side-eying Ashley...here she comes with her friendship with Candiace. And...here comes Michael with some mess. Did he really drop the separation news out there without telling Ashley? The plot thickens... THING I DIDN'T LIKE. CHARISSE. Meh. Next week we get Candiace vs Ashley and Hulk vs Doctor Wendy Round 3? SOLD!!!

Oh, yes, I saw all about Baddie and Black Girl Chorus. Still I do wonder if SOMETHING is coming. Now that Lint is running around saying she found the bots, Kyle met with producers for lunch over the last day, and now sources are saying that RHOBH is going on break allegedly until next year rather than filming soon which they were about to do. I guess like RHOA and RHONY, RHOBH is now on pause/hiatus.

HE SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUREEEE DO HAVE A BIG ONE!!!!!!!!!!! DAYYYYYUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so sorry him and Lisa ain't together and he, old school Apollo, and RHOM Romain Zago were my Househusbands. Honorable mention to Eddie Judge. HOLLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hehehe.

Wait. They're rebooting SYNDEY????

LOVE. And did you see her Twitter has vanished?

Long overdue.

Yeah. I've been rolling my eyes at Chelesa for a while now, but I cannot say that MCE isn't acting her butt off right now.