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Yeah, given that Jack has a history of juggling two women...Phyllis and that character Cady Mclain play recent past comes to mind...I would not at all see it as OOC for Jack. Especially when (not if) Phyllis snaps on Diane. But insane...for sure as well. That was something I noticed as well during the Nikki vs Diane scene I saw. As much as I miss AD, there has been times SW has been channeling her and God bless her for that. I was worried that since it was AD and MW's versions of Diane that really interacted with the Newmans, that that would be lost, but she has been doing great...staying haunted for the most part, but sllooowly and surely bringing out old Diane.

And don't forget the nurses in that friend group list. But seriously, I enjoy seeing plot form, take a turn, and even merge with another plot and forming an umbrella, but even I wanted a little more time before that...it felt too soon and like he was just wanting to because Ava was not sexing him and Esme wasn't getting any from Spencer either. And while he believes Spencer is into Esme or not, it just does not seem like something that Nik would do. At least not this quickly. A shame because at least I've enjoyed Esme pulling the wool over his eyes so far. And it could have been a fun cat and mouse if Nik was trying to get the goods on her at parallel to Spencer doing the same. But they just wrote him stupid...only doubting Esme's intentions ONCE. I like Sonny and Nina. And while they have had erbs and flows, at least it was slowly built up enough to make sense. And speaking of Ava... OH? Well if she's going to be running around like 90s Sami Brady...lol.

BH OMFG! Producer Kyle + Producer Garcelle x TagTeam = Great episode!!! I know Cat and I were discussing that thread last week about how both ladies like to play Ghost Producer on the cast. But this episode...them working TOGETHER on the girls...that was a thing of beauty to me. Cuz that was messy as h@ll. I cannot at all say they did not give a good show. Unfortunately, it not only caused some interesting drama outside of the 'Everyone Pounce on Sutton' storyline, but it has the potential to have the unexpected effect of friction between Garcelle, Sutton, and Crystal. But...it did give some drama. I mean when you think about it...they started off individually...Garcelle working EricFake, Kyle working Crystal...only to hit on Crystal vs Sutton. Again, I felt Garcelle was coming from a good place. Last week, I said she likes to keep everyone accountable. Including her friends. And this was the flaw in that...what if your friends don't like you doing that? Better that it's out in the open true, but I still gave some side-eye to her. One thing I can say...while it still had the usual BH pattern of sticking to one issue...it felt fresh...probably because the drama did not seem fake. And there was comedy in Garcelle dropping the son working for LVP tea. 3 seasons on and that Coven is STILL obsessed. lol. #staypressed KYLE. Let me just go ahead and say that I LOVE her boots at Sutton's opening. lol. Two for two on her putting in the work this week. First, she was eavesdropping on Garcelle's talk to Crystal. And then she stirred that pot without Sutton around. And once they were at Sutton's event...BOOM!!! The tag team that her and Garcelle were doing. I think she was even in awe at how Garcelle brought up things with her ability to try to NOT let things go. Of course, she cannot be trusted. After all at the start of the episode, she kept saying she was too drunk to remember everything, but then there she was at the end of the episode, saying she remembered it all. Whatever, Kyle. PS. Love she is STILL bothered by LVP. DORIT. Just when it appeared that she was getting back to normal...there's this last scene of the episode. Yeah, that was sad to see after seeing her have some humor. Though I side-eyed her for thinking Sutton was self centered for not warning her of the cameras (and of course Kyle was there to stir the pot). Girl, you are on a reality tv show. You KNEW those cameras would be there. EX SOAP OPERA STAR. And so it begins...the decline of Lois. And already I found it triggering. Le sigh. I guess it's because we already know how this will end. The fact that LISA RINNA does not yet, but is being a concerned child, is enough. I really, really don't think I can sit through what's coming. ERICFAKE. Don't worry, Boo. NO ONE missed you at Sutton's event. And...didn't your lawyer tell you to not say lies in public. ESPECIALLY about orphans, widows, and burn victims? JS... DIANA. SUTTON. Honestly? Unless Production is going to pull out some NEVER BEFORE scene we the audience don't know about, I am assuming that they are talking about what we saw. The 'I don't see color' scene. That was problematic enough. Other than that, she was good this episode. Still ignoring that fake pop star. Being happy her designer made it into the country (good job with continuity Production!!!). And she did not shy away from the drama. Though I do feel uneasy with Garcelle 'producing' her. That is going to taint their friendship if she's not careful. CRYSTAL. Hmmm...well we always said that she was easily manipulated. SMH. But yeah, I don't like that she would bring up something and then...won't mention it all. Then why mention it? While I can understand that she and Sutton are in a better place now so why ruffle feathers...it does seem like a dangerous thing to do. I also thought it was very interesting that she was trying to appeal to Garcelle as a WOC in that last group scene since did not Garcelle deal with the same thing last season and was met with nothing? I might have to give her some side-eye. GARCELLE. Love her, but this was the first episode where I felt like rather than just bring everything up so no one is hiding anything, Garcelle was coming across as calculating. And I dislike saying that, but it was true. Getting Crystal to come to the house. Being sure that Sutton knew what Crystal said. Working (along with Kyle) to get Crystal to say what was said. Warning Sutton about her 'new friend.' And of course, continuing to show EricFake is inherently cold, lying through her teeth. And of course...her joke about LVP and her son. Which of course felt like she wanted to let that cat out of the bag now so the Coven does not try to use it against her later. It also had them pressed. It also proved she continued to be ten steps ahead of all of them. Hmmmm... And next week looks like it will be a doozy, too. OMG she is and her intro was iconic.

Yeah, I feel like they are at least going to do it twice. And I would like Ava to get a well timed slap in before Esme gets preggers.

I haven't got there yet. 😩 Still a little bit behind. Just got to Nikki vs Diane at Crimson Light today.

RHOM Ahhh...the last part of this cast trip. And it...was a wild kinda of chaos!!! Larsa's jewelry launch. Lisa's bday celebration. And Julia...sweet Julia...and her 'illness.' *cough*Hangover*cough* And lest, I forget...Nicole vs Marysol. It was good clean fun...perfect for tonight's BH and DUBAI launch. And to think...Larsa and Nicole started the season with interesting side-stories, but little group interaction. Now...they are in the thick of it. And it's fun to watch. LARSA'S JEWELRY LAUNCH Okay. I confess. I have never seen Season 1 of RHOM all the way through. I've seen it in parts. And I remember not being around to tell Larsa and whatshername apart. So I have very little opinion of her. So it was nice to see her about her launch. It was nice to see her daughter again. She really has a nice relationship with her, so different from how self centered I felt her to be. That said...I wished she had been a little stronger with Adriana being messy, but I understand why she would not. She had to have a good game face for those investors. Speaking of Adriana...her wardrobe this episode. SMH. I cannot with her. Everyone else is bringing almost always and our former diva...is looking like some weird bag lady. I can't. I giggled at Guerdy just taking charge like THAT. You can get the woman from her business, but not the business out of the woman. I LOVE that. I have those moments even though I'm currently out of the restaurant business, if not the industry. LISA'S BDAY CELEBRATION A WHOLE DJ!!!! GO ON, LARSA!!! I liked this. Just like at the launch, these ladies, even with drama going on and events, really and truly come across as a real group of friends. And that was clear here when they put aside their beefs to give Lisa a good time. And even Larsa made the time (and currently right now...a little tea...they have been bonding during S5 filming ) outside of her event to do this. Cute. And YAASSSSS at the shade. I side-eyed at Nicole too saying her crush was John Mayer, giggled at Adriana's crush on Brad Pitt, and all the ladies trying to guess Larsa's crush. MJ? That could be anyone. But I agree with Guerdy. Is it Michael B Jordan? Because while I love him...just from articles I've read and things I've heard, it did kinda sound like him...though as far as physicality...well...we all know it ain't...uh...small. And I liked that Larsa played along with the girls. Dare I say it...she seem...human and not as fame hungry as she appears to be? *cough*HANGOVER*cough* Hahahaha!!!! Larsa you ain't wrong!!! I do the same to soooo many people. In fact, I take a look at them and say 'Diet Coke.' And they don't get it. Inexperienced drunks. hehe. But that was craaaaazy!!!! They were all concerned and Adriana was a regular mama bear. Meanwhile, you had Nicole being a doctor and they were not listening to her. So Miami... Speaking of... NICOLE VS MARYSOL It felt weird to me. More in that Nicole was arysol in the old days while Marysol was being very Lea Black to me. On one hand, I cannot fault Nicole. Marysol started it. She owned what she said. And she gave a logical reason for why she thought Marysol did it. On the other hand, is Marysol wrong? Is Nicole starting mess? Or is Marysol just trying to stay relevant? I guess time will tell. I am curious to see where it goes. Good fun episode.

5-25 Get her, Nikki!!!! Oooooh it has been a minute since I've seen a Nikki dressing down. MTS just gives good bitca. And there's just something in how she pronounces each and every syllable that just gets me chills even when she's being uppity. But those Diane vs Nikki scenes were worth the wait. And it's good to see Nikki gives good slap still. Though I also giggled at them having that catfight and there is only one person there. Who gave good reaction shots throughout, but still... I actually liked the NuSummer/Phyllis scenes and Jack/Kyle scenes. Oooh the ribbing Kyle was giving Jack for doing the walk of shame. And Phyllis is soooo going to lose it. And it seems Diane's seed that she planted in Jack's mind is already starting to grow, causing friction between Phack. I cannot believe that after having some build to it...the Ashland story has stalled. And all he does is wander around like a lost spirit. I do like all the scenes he had with Kyle, NuSummer, and Harrison. But I guess he's overdue some fire to fight back again. And I hollered at Imani having to sit at that table and have Amanda and Elena retell about Hilary, Amanda appearing, Devon/Elena/Nate, and she just sipped her tea like a shady B. Because all of that happened and those girls are STILL friends??? Get out!!! She played those scenes perfectly. I do also like Elena is not oblivious to Imani's interest in Nate. Good.

I could not resist and wanted to see if it was as bad as you all are saying. And my thought was... MY EYES!!!! MY EYES!!!! I knew it was a matter of time but...ewwwwwwwww. I'm not sure if that was worth the gothic, but Greek tragedy that I wanted that to be going forward. Because why it's clear where Spencer's heart lies...you just know he's going to feel some kind of way about his father doing THAT. The father that supposingly is supposed to love him? I most DEFINITELY am here for Ava going scorched earth on that wannabe when it comes out. Thanks for the heads-up @AbcNbc247

OMG!!! DEAD.

RHoDubai The intro!!! Yeeeeah, Chanel won!!! I saw the video earlier...and yes, loved it, too. Enjoy the video.

And before Hilary, this was the same thing with bringing Dru back as well. That is clear. What is funny and also sad...thanks to Diane coming back from the dead...it is now totally possible to bring Hilary back...something that was a rarity on this show. But...the times they are a-changing.

RHoDubai TAGLINES!!!

Thank you!!! When Hilary was introduced, she appeared meek, but there was a hint of maybe being cunning. And then that blogger storyline was going down as well. She played total vixen. When Imani was introduced, she was anything but meek. She and MM had fire from GO and she had an intriguing edge that you wanted to know why she was that way. And you wanted to know the mystery of why she was so hard on Amanda and why she said this had happened before. Oh? Howso? And then she had her own money, too? She did not back down to Amanda at all. And she was upfront versus Hilary sneaking around at first. I was sorry that they appeared to turn Imani into some Pollyanna since her introduction story so I'm VERY happy they are letting her come out to play. Hardly a copy. This, too. Her vibe when she was introduced just felt ripe for being in other parts of the canvas as well.

Yeah that scene at the gallery was full of marvelous tension and they all played that so well. And hehe at 'that guy.' Shades of every time Brenda would say 'that girl/woman' rather than use Carly's name when Brenda visits. If Spencer admits his feelings, I would be shocked that it is not Ava he says it, too actually. She might even be the person that gets him to face it. LOVE Trina being the center of the triangle. I do like that they introduced Rory oh so slowly though. And I know we all discussed him them introducing a love interest for her a while ago, but I feel the timing was perfect in the end, especially due to how slowly he was introduced. I also in my viewing right now am ready for them to pick up the pace. Yeah, I almost rolled my eyes when I saw Chase/Brook Lynn were about to talk about their feelings and her producer showed up. Can they not get a minute to talk about their feelings? lol.

HAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree as well that I would like to see where things are going. I see the actor and TA have great chemistry and I like the chemistry TA has with AC as well. So the potential for a triangle is there. And I feel like you feel that it might be a case that right when Spencer gets the good on Esme (and she falls into Cameron's arms to po Joss) that he will find himself on the outs because Rory and Trina will have become a couple. Moreso to keep the star-crossed drama going between Spencer and Trina that has been there since SM. We know I ain't heavy on them spoilers. But I hope he don't go cray cray. He has a lot of potential so far and the writers do seem like they have gone through a lot to develop him a little bit. For now...at least, I can put some of that BTS drama off. Yeah. I don't know what happened to him, but ewww. It got to the point one could not unsee and it felt like Jax the character was just IR being himself. I was hoping that all that buildup to Carly running the mob with Jax lecturing her was leading to him being the target to a mob hit from the Novaks...probably at Carly and Jason's wedding. But alas...

Seeing some of those past Lily/Sonny/Brenda clips, Lily definitely was no saint and stronger than I gave her credit for seeing her through older eyes. But those youth memories...are boss.

That is how I feel as well. I just worry that going forward (and yes, I do own my behind-ness) that it will color how the character seems given what the actor posted. Just look at IR and Jax. GH has problematic actors and actress that have managed to be their character and it does not color my perspective...lord that IR mess though. But...hope springs.

She really does. HA!!! No comment.

OMG Yes!!! I've been enjoying his think pieces an awful lot and this might easily be my favorite. I think you know I was not really planning on watching, but his piece is really making me see it through a different lenses and I am finding the power plays fascinating because I really do think it's true. Remember when Garcelle gave an interview and said that she told Production that she wanted to sit down with Kyle and Ex Soap Opera Star to discuss the Denise fallout at the start of Season 11? And they AGREED. A year later, she's at Upfronts. Oooo...the power. So her and Kyle there really says so much. They can stay pressed. They should be scared. I feel like that promo was an editing trick and that one of those scenes Crystal was calling out Kyle, not Sutton, but we will see. Hehe. I caught myself humming it at work last night. It really has caught on, hasn't it?

Happy Clink-Boom Day to you!!! I knew you would see it instantly. Oooo that shade at Lily. hehe...

WOW. Real life strikes again... HAHA

5-23 I hate to admit it, but I don't feel completely bored. Yes, Diane's return (and everyone's reactions to that) is THE story. But I have found that even when she's not on, there appears to be some traction being gained even when she's not on. I loved the Esther's episodes with flashbacks. Though...it should have been a whole episode. Sharon and Nick circling each other again. Uh...okay. Not sure how I feel about Noah and Allie, but I didn't dislike them. And I am all for Michael and Lauren getting a story if it brings out the feisty Lauren telling Ashland off.

5-23 Yes, even knowing what was coming...I still gasped. Finn had too much potential to be killed off the way that he was. And having alive again makes it just that much more messy. And his reintroduction with music, great camera angles, and all was pretty good. To the person here who mentioned Li was a doctor...take those flowers. And I take it that Bridget will be roped into this. So cool. So look at B&B. You have this. There's that story of Donna/Eric/Quinn/Carter building. Ridge stuck between Brooke and Taylor AGAIN...wow. Who knew so much would be going on.

What will happen next? Discuss!!!