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Sounds like Eileen has the same deal as Jess Walton and more power to her. I wish I could see her more though.

RHOA Filler? Maybe. Bridging? For sure. I have said often that with Porsha gone and Drew going so hard for her, that Drew's second season she was going to get dragged by the ladies. Love her or hate her, people liked Latoya better. And Drew was even more of a tryhard than Latoya. Last week, the girls already started by bringing up tea about Drew's husband and a assistant. This week started the beginnings of Drew's rivalry with ShebySheree by Drew's assistant saying he was also her assistant and he didn't get paid...a recurring theme with Sheree so I cannot say that I don't believe it. However, Sheree ain't the one you want whether she's poor, rich, or just faking it. And this season, ShebySheree is on the right team. Kandi stirred with the Ralph/Assistant mess. Kenya stirred with the Drew's Assistant mess. Hmmmm. And to add on Drew's own husband is gaslighting her. The fact that Production (who BTW to a post above YES, I do believe IS Potomac's production team with foine Justin from the Monique fight this season) also drag her every chance they get. It's sad to see, but yet...I don't feel sorry for her. Meanwhile, it would seem this episode also started the roots of Kandi vs Marlo. It's interesting that it keeps being mentioned that Kandi knew Marlo looooooooooong before Season 4. I also really liked what Kandi said black families and work ethic. We definitely want the best for our kids and not through suffering. It is hard to do that and not have kids be spoiled. If I had them, I would want my kids to have everything that I didn't have, but I would want them to have a strong work ethic...something lacking in today's society sadly. I cannot believe to talk about how many people I've trained in the younger generation and how different it is when they have a sense of entitlement vs no training and watching them grow. I get where Marlo was trying to go for because of that and can see the potential argument coming since her and Kandi represent two different sides of blackness. If it goes the way I suspect it will go, I think it's going to be a grey matter and there are going to be some interesting discussion here. On a light note, YASSSSSS!!!! I loved the Season 8 Kenya/Sheree dynamic and I love, love, LOVE that it's back. Though I side-eye FOR Kenya at Chateau Sheree. Does she really live there now? KENYA. Not in it very much, but made it count with light shade, fun vibe, and a little side of pot stirring, setting off Drew vs Sheree. SHEREE. Sheree's return continues to bear fruit. We got to see Chateau Sheree in all its glory. We saw Mama Thelma who I believe went missing. We got the Kenya/Sheree dynamic back. She has man drama. And now she has juicy drama!!! I cannot wait until next week when she does what she does best...read a heffa. SANYA. Sanya continues to be a good addition. She fits in just fine. And this week we saw more of her family. Her mama is so funny and so messy. KANDI. Hmmm...is that cracks in Kandi and Todd's union? Cuz it seems weird he still has that condo. But it seems weird to me that we have not seen her pool since Season 6...? lol. And I liked that she is there for Marlo, but respectively setting boundaries. They have come a long way and the Season 4 reunion is one of my faves and they fighting was one of the highlights. If only because back then, no one could get under Kandi's skin like Marlo...bringing out 'Drag a B' Kandi. MARLO. I stay liking seeing her be a mom to her nephew. I also got what she was trying to say to Kandi. But she does realize that Kandi's kids that are at home ARE KIDS versus her nephews who are teenagers. So...??? DREW. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAAHA!!! Karma is a...well. hehe. Production was dogging the mess out of her and I was living for it. The Confessional where they made her read aloud what gaslighting is. The vaudeville short about Ralph. Ralph's Confessional with the playback. I can't!!! I mean...is Drew that oblivious? And then how she treated her at that low budget 'romantic' dinner...smh. No, Girl. That was just disgusting. And he started that by doing what he told her NOT to do. Where's Rinna to singing Gaslighting. That...was sad. Good bridge episode to the coming feuds (even the Kenya v Marlo one). So much better than last season where the reason for a fight was a cut scene to manipulate the audience. Bring on Drew vs ShebySheree. GET HER, SHEREE!!!

5-2 So over Hope being so insecure about Liam being around Steffy. Though I understand why. JMW stays doing good work. Though I giggled at Liam saying she just got shocked and got home and STILL look like a model.

5-2 Such a build to the Mom and Son reunion. I see what everyone meant last week. While SW is playing Diane as a haunted woman and is sucking me in for the most part, MM's Kyle has been really off. I felt like he had it when Jack finally tells Kyle Diane is alive, but he was just playing this reunion scene so odd. oh, they looped back around to Chance. Meh. I did like the cliffhanger of Victor waiting for Diane.

Oh how I live for those moments when Ashley looks regal...

It's the first season. And from clips I've seen, that's NOT Cristall's only fight. Same. So far I am really digging Chyka in my bingewatching. Speaking of Melbourne, I think that for the new girls in Season 5 they cast an existing friend group which sounds like it gave it an authentic and organic vibe to events. Meanwhile, NJ is not doing the same with the three newbies coming on board. Le sigh. Why won't they listen to the fans who want to see real friendships. Well it sounds more like Gina was FIRED and not just demoted, but time will tell. THere's a new rumor out that the returning HW is LYDIA, but if she comes back Production wants her to be a bitca. I could see why. With money of her own as well as the fact that she and Heather have been known to get into it, perhaps they are trying to cast someone who can go toe to toe with Heather in terms of sass AS WELL AS money.

Supertrailer for Monique's show!!!

Now that's MADAM to you. 😜 I remember seeing that and being sad that she did not continue on.

Beat still my SCANDAL heart. I felt the same thing when Soaps said 'who lives in Vermont?' Ah...Vermont. lol.

4-29 Ooooo...the girls have hate chemistry. After signs of potential, nuTrina has settled in. And her list of characters she has chemistry with is growing. I have dreams of a Rory/Trina/Spencer triangle dancing in my head. She has good chemistry with both so I admit that I'm kinda leaning into Rory/Trina now. I guess in a perfect world that that would happen while Esme gets thrown in Cameron/Joss's direction once the unmasking of Esme is done. I am over this slimy reporter...so I guess the actor is doing a good job. I just hope they never try to pair him with Alexis. Speaking of Alexis, everything connected to Harmony has been great throughout this week. But part of me watching this and all the concerned characters (Gladys, Carly, Michael, Brando, Bobbie by phone) talking, talking, talking...I just think...all of this over WILLOW??? I have more connection to Sasha's pain and her storyline...but Willow. Part of me is meh.

Thanks for the tip.

Hehe. I should have known. Yeah from what I remember Matt was all about his religion, but try to come out of his shell. There was one time when he was trying to mac on his black girl. But I can't remember if she was just giving him side-eye or really gave him the time of day. BUT he was happy he tried to put out some game. I want to say there was a kiss and he was all starr-eyed about it. I believe it. My friend once had a friend who was gay and in the military with his bf. And he was sooo shy and gentlemen-y and still not out versus his bf who was. Fast forward to now...and he's running around single with a porntusche and definitely comes across 180 from how he was when I met him.

4-28 Well, darrrn!! I've felt a way about the abruptness of some of the storyline directions, but this week has been intense. Which of course means awesome!!! So Harmony killed Neil because he knew about Nina and Willow. WOW. And watching the domino effect of her coming undone has been awesome!!! Once Carly joined in, I knew it was just going to climax. And that didn't disappoint though I expect Carly to fight more. I would say that I'm sad this is when the recast came in, but she's done a pretty decent job and sounds like Alexis complete with mannerisms. And Michael vs Sonny. WOW. That scene where Michael cut Sonny out of his life. AJ is somewhere grinning. Please let this feud goes on for a while. Hat Daddy? Well...mental health and the black community is a tricky topic to play with. So I'm curious to see what is done with it now. Especially if Hat Daddy is this mystery mob boss...which this show continues to tease by letting Dante discover that beat up henchman. Yas, Laura!! You stay butting into this mess with Esme and Nik. Annnnnd YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSS to Rory and Trina bonding and Spencer seeing them and seeing green. FINALLY!!! Even Sasha's pill use is gaining momentum, and nice merging with the Harmony storyline. Looking forward to the Liz reveal. And I am so, so, SOOOOOOOOOO TIRED of people interfering with Chase and Brooklyn kissing.

4-29 IMANI!!! That said...I thought that was a good week. The Diane returns storyline continues to gain legs as Nikki finds out, some near misses, Kyle being told, and then the face to face as a Friday cliffhanger. There were still moments when it felt a bit sloppy. Like I expected that when Diane freaked and ran out that she would run into Ashland with her grandchild...which would have been interesting. Or perhaps Diane would see Sharon...not that I recall them having any history. and I kinda miss AD's energy in the Nikki/Diane scenes, but still great scenes. Is that it? Rey had a heart attack? That crash story could have gone so many ways with Sharon lashing out at Victoria, lashing out at Ashland, lashing out at Chelsea while dealing with how she felt about it and keeping it together. But alas, I guess. Meanwhile, that is all they have for Devon, Amanda, and Lily while Imani just hinting she wants her some Nate. And I can just imagine the chemistry. Just le sigh.

It would be cool if BEYOND SALEM beats out the flagship. That said...interesting choices for nominations. I can't even think of what some used for their reel.

Now to say what I wanted to say yesterday, but was stopped due to computer issues... ...WOOOOoooooW!!! Same.

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RHoDubai @Cheap21 @Cat and @NothinButAttitude so is that the Milan at the end?

Hahaha!!!!

4-27 Lord...the whiplash. But I see what you all are saying. JMW is selling the heck out of this. So much so that in light of the JvD news, it was too triggering and I had to take a brief break. I feel mixed about telling Steffy already about Finn already. Her not remembering is so soapy...on top of why she winded up that way. It could have gone on a week and a half longer just to see Hope completely unraveled since Brooke is there in her ear. However, she might still unraveled from Steffy growing needy with Finn gone. So karma? Continuing to like how they are circling back around Carter and Quinn though. Hmmm...

OC Wow. I actually liked that. LOL!!! Yeah, I've been playing catchup with OC, too. I admit that I was worried since the episodes since their last cast trip have been boring to me. Even this episode I was watching, it took a few tries around my schedule to watch. But something caught. And for me by caught, I meant that the episode brought something. And by that, it allowed the audience to check in with everyone. And in a season of attempt takedowns, dropped storylines, and Noella, it was a nice pivot. Emily and her daughter converting. Heather and Gina bonding. Shannon at the THE QUIET WOMAN again. Digging deeper into Dr. Jen and Ryan's relationship. Lord...that relationship. Outside of weak sauce drama with Noella, Dr. Jen has not done much but be there. This episode Heather hosted a couple dinner to give Dr. Jen a taste of what successful couples are like and hopefully it be inspiring. Instead, the dinner simply revealed the cracks in her marriage. And that I found fascinating and real. Cuz oops Dr. Jen and Ryan could get messy. What made it really sad...the look Ryan had in the car and talking to the driver. This was something HE WAS USED. Interesting...finally... THINGS I LIKED CLOTHES BE GONE! I haven't been liking Gina this season so the scene of her and Heather getting rid of her old clothes was FUN. No trying to one-up. No picking on Shannon who is nowhere in sight. JUST FUN!!! I really enjoyed it. HEHE...QUIET WOMAN. I swear...I will always see that sign and always think of Kelly getting Shannon about eating there. I was honestly surprised that Production did not do a flashback. That said it was nice to see Shannon picking on herself and John getting into the Confessional action. BUT...SHE'S GOING TO STIR. And by she...I meant Emily. Just when it looked like she was showing something interesting and everyone was getting along, there she was pot stirring a rivalry between Shannon and Gina. I don't know what I find funnier...Gina realizing that's what Emily's doing or the fact that she STILL went along with it. It made the promo for next week that much more hilarious. SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE. Like I said above, Dr. Jen hasn't done much. Outside of showing off her always shirtless attractive hubby. The episode before this one she was all about putting her marriage problems on front street in fact. So it was nice to see Ryan...isn't like that. Two opposites. So that couples dinner with Heather was such a trainwreck. So horrible to see, but I couldn't look away. Dr. Jen was s%^&faced and spilling all her tea. And Ryan was just sooooo uncomfortable outside of a nice bonding moment with Terry. And then Heather as our Shady Greek Chorus. Just...wow. Good stuff. THINGS I DID NOT LIKE SO LITTLE NOELLA. Well, I guess we needed a break from her. lol. But don't hate me...I like her. But given that clip above...was it at this point she had to film with other people? Hmmm. Surprisingly good episode.

NJ I've been playing catch up. And for me it took a moment to realize where I left off at with the Jersey girls and their men. So I probably rewatched an episode. That said...I liked that the 'ice out' was not long at all. I believe in RL it was much longer with Marge having the group freeze out Jen and Bill. However, Marge played it well. She got Jennifer with the payback. And as a result, Jen spilled a bit of tea. Like with Danielle and the hairpull, she said Teresa put her up to seeing about if Evan was cheating on Jackie. And...we were off to the races. Marge vs Teresa has been coming for years. Marge digging into Luis and putting his business out there got Teresa's claws out. And now Jennifer's tea to Marge was just the thing to get Marge to have her claws out. And it looks like that will happen at Tracy's event. THING I LIKED SO JERSEY. I have always and continue to like the family aspect to this show. I liked that Dolores was dealing with her mother, her feelings about David, and the girls trying to rally around her with a spa day. And the story about Frankie with his grandma (with pictures) was a awwww moment. Jennifer with her children is always going to be a hoot. The same with Teresa and her girls. THINGS I DON'T LIKE. REALLY, JEN? I liked how Jen reacted originally when Marge drop the Bill affair bombshell. She was unbothered. I am sorry to see how she's gradually allowed it to get to her. I understand. But I was sorry to see. And just like with Danielle before her, Marge has been using it to drive a wedge between Jen and Teresa. BUT...I thought they were friends. So I was sadden to see Jen threw Teresa under the bus if that news is true. And for Marge? Really? Just smh. MINI-ME. Don't like her. Don't need her. Bye. TRACY. Yeaaah. I think she's a epic fail. Bye. Okay episode leading up to Tracy's event. Kinda want to see where it goes.

SMH.

Literally gasped. Loved him as Ross and accepted him as a recasted Clint...especially when he embraced his inner Asa. Just...wow. Shaken.

Just watched this morning. WORTH...THE...WAIT. The slight build in action. The camera angles. Nikki's reaction. And most importantly...YES the musical cues. It was delicious. Get her, Nikki!!!!