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I like Kathy too. I don't think she deserves the heat she gets. The times she came for Tre, Tre deserved it. Tre threw the first punch, and Kathy dished it back. Most people don't like Kathy b/c she doesn't reel Rich is, which isn't her job. None of the other women on the show reel their husbands in when they talk sh-t. Why should Kathy? I so agree with you!!! So glad to hear it. I mean, Joe Guidice is a pig and Tre is so dumb for staying with that piece of [!@#$%^&*]. Joe Gorga is doing other men no favors this season. Kathy is the voice of reason and there is no way someone should criticize the way she thinks. If you weren't a dumb felon, like Tre is, then maybe you'd understand it. Tre brings this show down. You start NJ housewives with an intriguing 3-headed dragon of Tre, Danielle and Caroline (with Dina and Jac being side-pieces)... if you slay two heads off, you're left with scraps. Tre and Melissa are boring and annoying AF after 4 seasons of the same [!@#$%^&*]. Dina is boring without Caroline and Danielle. Jac is crazy but when only left with Tre, it becomes boring and one-note. I do love Siggy and her family, but she and Deloris still feel out of place with this group and show.

^^I sort of agree with you. I know most here don't love Kathy Wakile, but that woman is literally one of my favorite housewives. She's sweet, genuine, smart and just overall someone I'd love to be around. She may not make for the most explosive TV, but damnit she pulls me in.

Y'all - I didn't really love Melbourne Season 1 and 2 as much as y'all did. But Season 3 is literally one of the best housewives seasons of all time. It rivals NYC S3 and BH S1 for me. I actually HATED Pettifluer and Lydia last season, but for some reason, I am LOVING to hate them this season. They make me laugh and I love the drama they create. Gina is love. Gamble is love. Janet is love. Chyka is love. I go back and forth with Jackie. Susie is the only flop of the season and I hope she doesn't come back. This Dubai trip was so much better than BH's Dubai trip. I can't wait to see how it ends next week.

Annabelle had such a sour personality, I'm not mad about her leaving. I want this back too!

Oh my, I totally forgot about Potomac this morning when I posted that! I'm guessing they'll air Potomac and Atlanta around the same time? What about Blood, Sweat and Heels? I know that fight and lawsuit led to no reunion episodes, but I thought their ratings were still higher. I know with Daisy's passing, it may be hard, but I'd like to see what the girls are up to now. I think Thicker Than Water's ratings were pretty low this past season, if I remember correctly.

OC housewives hit over 2 million viewers this week - highest of the season. NJ, which aired immediately afterwards on Monday, hit 1.599 viewers. Did BH ever hit over 2 million last season? I think it's safe to say that OC has firmly landed as the #2 rated housewives series, under Atlanta. Amazing for the longest-running housewives series that has churned over the most housewives.

As expected, Jules is out next season: http://www.eonline.com/news/792683/jules-wainstein-not-returning-to-real-housewives-of-new-york-city

NYC reunion is everything. This season is probably my second favorite behind season 3. Just cut Jules and we'll be fine next season. Carole didn't have much to say either this week, but I'm interested in hearing how she responds to Dorinda's accusations that she would only hang out with Bethenny and no one else. Melbourne is literally EVERYTHING this season. By far their best season. Just cut Susie and I could literally watch this group of girls forever. I'm even loving to hate Lydia and Petti this season, as crazy as that sounds. Their Dubai trip is already better and more entertaining than the Beverly Hills Dubai trip.

This NJ episode was boring AF. This season is surprisingly a bust so far. So funny they brought Rino back and not even the twins. We didn't even get a twin update! haha ETA: Oh nevermind, the twins are back next week. Nicole looks great. The previews actually look good, thankfully.

NYC beat OC and NJ this week in the ratings! They had just under 2 million viewers (1.962). Their best ratings since 2012. Good job girls. They've come back!

That NYC finale was EVERYTHING! Still collecting my thoughts... I also thought the OC episode was better than expected. Good for David for doing all of that considering the [!@#$%^&*] he pulled on Shannon's birthday last year. I thought it was great and it was nice seeing Shannon so shocked and happy. I can't believe Jim put a gun to his head when asked if he was excited to be a father again. That guy is SO over Megan. Wasn't even with her when she was getting pregnant. So crazy to me.

I was about to report the same Haven't watched OC yet (hubby still prefers NJ first; why, I have no idea) but NJ's problem is that it can't evolve. Ever since its Season 3 premise (which successfully transitioned from being centered around Danielle as the resident evil one), they just can't transition from Teresa & Melissa "working on their relationship" and Teresa and Jaq's fractured friendship. It's old, it's tired, it's been done. Teresa hasn't given two effs about Jacqueline for the past 4 years. Siggy and Dolores are cute, but are basically time fillers and don't really serve a purpose. At least there's the friendship connection with Jacqueline (unlike The Twins and Amber... I can't even remember how they were introduced... did someone visit a Dunkin' Donuts?), and perhaps it'll all gel together when they have their group trip next week. Overall though, New Jersey just seems stuck in a story rut. Haha! All so true. So tired of same storyline. I think part of the problem is that Teresa is so popular so bravo revolves the show around her, but she is very controlling and will be tight lipped on certain things which gets frustrating for everyone. I remember Amber's intro - she was Melissa's old friend and I think bridesmaid for her wedding. I don't remember the twins and their intro and potential connection at all haha.

^Not to mention Melbourne for those that haven't seen it yet. NJ ratings once again are a bomb compared to what they used to get. 1.3 million. OC got 1.8 million this week. Curious to see if the NYC finale will finally be on top this week.

It seems like all the Atlanta girls are getting along too, which is surprising. The pics and videos from Phaedra's event are all love and positivity. Even Phaedra/Porsha are all lovey-dovey with Kenya.

I read that Nene hasn't filmed at all and won't for this season... and Cynthia seems to be up in the air. There haven't been reports of a new housewife. Phaedra just hosted a big event and she's been hanging out with Porsha. So, I'm guessing we have everyone back (except Nene) with Sheree as full-time and Cynthia either being full-time or friend. Honestly not sure how interesting that will be... they need new blood or something different. I don't need another season of SSDD.

There is NO way Bethenny leaves NYC. She is living for this... I follow her on Snapchat and you can just tell she's into the Housewives game for now. You can also tell she's certifiably crazy if you follow her on Snapchat. Jules of course is gone. I think if they catch Luann marrying Tom in the beginning of the season (NYE), and Ramona/Sonja actually find someone (like Vicki is good at doing), then you have a great season. I'd actually be more interested in seeing how Kristen is doing post-scandal than watching Jules be single. Or, just bring in a new housewife, although really they don't need one.

LuAnn WAS this season. The show would have been nothing without her. They got rid of anything with Dorinda's John as quickly as they could. And then Bethenny vs. Sonja calmed right down. Carole did nothing all season. Jules is in a terrible marriage that she was only so happy to leave behind in Miami. But for LuAnn there wouldn't have been any storyline worth watching. Fortunately, LuAnn WAS there and this episode was so welcome. If LuAnn was fake crying then she puts Heather Dubrow to shame. THAT is how you do it. We know she and Tom are still together, but what solves the conflict next week? I can't believe the season is over. Agreeeeeee!! This episode was so good. Luann SLAYS. Can't wait for next week's finale. I just watched Aukland's intro... it looks like NYC and sounds like Melbourne. Can't wait!

NYC - so good. Honestly, if Luann and Tom hadn't met, I wonder what this season would be about?!? So fun though - can't wait for the next season to see if Luann and Tom really get married on NYE. hahaha

For the first time, I'm sad to say that Shannon is bugging me. I LOVED her during her first season and mostly last season, but this season she's just a miserable 'c*nt' like Kelly says. Man does she hold a grudge. I'm not ruling her out just yet though... Meghan is literally the worst addition. How she got two seasons is beyond me. Heather has run her course as well. Aside from being insanely rich compared to the other girls, she hasn't really offered much the last two seasons. Her reactions and actions this week were ridiculous and uncalled for. What makes her think she can kick someone out of a public restaurant and party that she's not even hosting? She's dumb AF and her fake tears in the car were embarrassing AF. I was Team Kelly, although homegirl needs to cut back on the drinking just a little, or be able to speak clearly and more intelligently when she's drunk. She's a little too sloppy, but still I'm on her side.

Auckland - does that mean Bravo is really airing it Monday nights in the US? Says 8.22 in that promo. That would be fantastic.

Joe Gorga Such a dumb storyline. Melbourne is SO GOOD this season. Like, so good.

The Melbourne S3 premiere on Bravo was SO good. I'm excited for this season. I even liked Lydia for the first time. Petti and Lydia are going to be the troublemakers. Loved Gamble threatening to sue Petti at the end! I could still do without Jackie - she's boring now.

I follow Bethanny on snapchat. She had strep throat during filming of reunion. Curious if that will make her boring or just make her more of a bitch.

Jersey premiere ratings were pretty weak. They bled so many viewers last year and didn't recover. Looks like Atlanta will be the only series that really maintains their extremely high numbers from the very beginning.

Hahaha. That house is gorgeous though - and good for them! She's so sweet and deserves to have the nicest house of the entire group now hahaha. I'm a little surprised she has zero cabinets though - where does she put everything for the kitchen? Interesting they moved in the same day Teresa got out of jail... and she mentioned Christmas Eve was spent there with up to 80 people... but we know Teresa/Melissa/etc. had their own Christmas Eve at Melissa's house. I guess maybe Kathy's mom's side of the family get together separate from her brother's (Teresa's dad).