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Sheree just isn't good live, or on the spot. She's so much better when she has someone editing her. She's always been a mess on WWHL with her stuttering and not making any sense. I think for NYC - Andy was so fed up with Jill and Kelly (read his book - he writes mostly about how annoying Jill is - she would never leave him alone and always whined about her dog getting no love). At the S4 reunion, he even had to yell at them to 'Shut the F up', which he says he regrets, but he's never been that annoyed with housewives in his life. So I bet he had some major say in that decision... he just couldn't go on with their behind the scenes constant whining (which is easier for them since he lives in NYC with them).

Thanks for posting that OC picture, Cheap! It looks like Bravo did modify the contract to pay for additional expenses related to hair/make-up, etc... so I guess they got a LITTLE more than they hoped for. http://www.deadline.com/2013/05/real-housewives-of-new-york-want-weekend-to-decide-on-bravo-contracts-after-todays-deadline-will-there-be-raises-or-recasts/ I wonder if this was all a publicity stunt to get the show buzzing again since it's been MIA for much longer than usual...

Old article, but I just found this... click on the image. I'm still so amazed at how last second Fernanda was cut as an OC S6 housewife. She's literally the front and center star of this promo shot, which I find so interesting. http://www.my-hometownrealty.com/even-%E2%80%98real-housewives%E2%80%99-have-%E2%80%98real-estate%E2%80%99-challenges/ (sorry, not sure how to embed photos, or else I'd just do that instead!)

Update on NYC stand-off: http://www.deadline.com/2013/05/real-housewives-of-new-york-want-weekend-to-decide-on-bravo-contracts-after-todays-deadline-will-there-be-raises-or-recasts/ Honestly, when I think about it, they shouldn't be on the same pay scale as the other cities. Just like any other job in America, your salary should factor in the cost of living. Therefore, I wouldn't expect a 3-season NJ Kathy who lives in the suburbs to make the same as a 3-season NYC Sonja who lives in the city. The pay and resulting expenses to shoot the show are nowhere near the same, so just because they've been on the same amount of seasons doesn't mean they should make the same $$. I get that NJ has higher ratings so they should get paid more, but you still have to do it on a scale. Unfortunately, the RH franchise has built itself to the point where they can't just sit around and be moms and lunch. They've all taken it to this place where they have to be lavish, go out and host events, start businesses, go to the most expensive places to wine and dine, etc. To stay at the bar the franchise has set itself, the NYC ladies have to film out and about, and their expenses are WAY more expensive than the suburbs of NJ, Atlanta, or the OC. So if I think about it logically and from a business perspective, the NYC ladies probably have a legitimate case here.

My guess is that they delayed NYC so they could film the majority of the season during the summer and capture more of the high-end Hamptons, like they did the first two seasons. It's harder to film in NYC during school and the fall/winter timeframe. It's much easier to do that with all the other cities bc those ladies all pretty much live in the suburbs, except Miami maybe. I'm sort of sad - I actually really enjoyed the NYC season and the new ladies for the most part were fun! I have a soft spot in my heart for the NYC cast.

Big NYC news - the ladies have banded together against Bravo and demanded raises or they'll all quit. Bravo is giving them until tomorrow to sign the already offered contracts or they will fire all the ladies (ok, I highly doubt this). Filming is scheduled to begin on Monday... http://www.tmz.com/2013/05/09/real-housewives-of-new-york-strike-bravo-season-six/

I bet Nene has Cynthia's back, ever since the Lisa/Peter incident at Sur - I'm guessing that is what started it all. Looks like Taylor might have her Season 4 storyline - a wedding and a baby? http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2013/05/real-housewife-taylor-armstrong-talks-marriage-and-babies-with-new-man/

That blurred face wasn't Lisa - Nene said right after that clip that it was some lady that never made it past the pilot. I think Lisa replaced her last minute. I still think that's telling that Andy nor Nene mentioned Luann, when she's been around the same time as Ramona... makes you think she isn't on this year. A website I just read earlier today said that Luann and Ramona both make the same $$ - 500,000 per season.

I guess she didn't think LuAnn was a NYC boss? LOL - she's been on since Season 1 as well. Since they started filming today, do we know if LuAnn is even on this season?

Hmm that's hard. I pretty much agree with you. NYC - definitely S3. OC - I can go with S4 for your same reasons! BH - S1 ATL - S3 NJ - S2 Miami - S2 DC - S1, and I am also sad that it was cancelled - it was my first!

Looks like Caroline at least gives Teresa the time of day... I'm just happy to see that they haven't all banned together and refused to film with each other. Looks like we get more Rosie, and more of Kathy's son - which I like. Surprised there is no Kim D! I'm sure they will have a longer trailer at some point with some of the bigger group events, right? Like the annual Poshe fashion show??

I agree in that I can't wait for Laurie to get there! Also, Tamra said on WWHL that she softens towards Alexis and the rest of the season isn't full of hate. Anyone notice the major editing inconsistencies during those first few episodes? We all know that Alexis was originally fired and then later asked to come back. But in the second episode, when Vicki had Alexis over to the see the grandbaby... that was AFTER the 3rd episode's fight. The first time Alexis and Vicki saw each other this year was at Vicki's house, AFTER Vicki called Tamra to ask if Alexis could come (aka producers told her to do this). It's obvious because when Alexis finally showed up at Vicki's house, Vicki mentioned how Alexis's new short haircut was cute, and Alexis mentioned to Vicki how her face looked great. It was obvious that this was the first time the two of them had seen each other. I'm not loving Lydia... I think I hate her LONG hair. She needs a cut, and she needs to eat. She looks way too thin..

I just can't believe that Kenya won't be back... she has a new man (that's real this time)... and Andy loves her. She's worked hard on that song and branding herself in this series, and Bravo is making money off her. Most of the new Atlanta shirts and apparel this year are 'Twirl' and others related to her song. Beyonce gave the show a shout-out thanks for Kenya. Bravo and Andy would be DUMB not to bring her back. I would say Porsha would easily be a goner, but with the divorce, that might improve her chances. Also, in that last Reunion episode, her little speech was actually pretty amazing and that alone might have given her a spot.

NYC's Sonja is dating a 23 year-old man... this might secure her spot. http://www.intouchweekly.com/entertainment/news/real-housewives-of-new-york-city-sonja-morgan-dating

Anyone watching Don't Be Tardy? This week's anniversary episode was so sweet and almost made me fall back in love with Kim and Kroy.

Caroline has said multiple times now that this season tops all others. She was saying that when she thought they couldn't get any crazier, they continue to top it and it surprises her.... so I'm hoping for a good season. We'll see! I just noticed this, but Adrienne isn't in that BH S3 promo. She's the only housewife not in it... I wish I had noticed that back when it aired.

Oh I thought that was a cool promo! They did something similar for BH Season 3 and I loved that as well. News about NYC -- they begin filming in three weeks and they still haven't signed Aviva. She even moved into a new building so Bravo could shoot at her house! I think that's interesting since we all wondered last season why we never saw her house or kids. The building wouldn't let Bravo shoot there! http://thestir.cafemom.com/entertainment/154431/real_housewives_of_new_yorks

OC: Gretchen proposed to Slade yesterday... something different, but not surprising! http://perezhilton.com/2013-04-18-real-housewives-orange-county-gretchen-rossi-engaged-slade-smiley

More financial troubles for Jacqueline... doesn't look good for the Laurita's! http://www.tmz.com/2013/04/16/real-housewives-of-new-jersey-jacqueline-laurita-mansion-foreclosure/

Well Miami ought to be interesting again... Dennis Rodman showed up at Lea Black's annual gala. Also, half the cast instead went to the gay polo tournament at Wellington (I'm assuming Ana, Alexia, and Marysol went to this instead of Lea's gala since Marysol/Ana are on the outs with Lea). http://blogs.herald.com/scene_in_the_tropics/2013/04/n-korean-ambassador-dennis-rodman-steals-the-real-housewives-of-miamis-thunder-at-blacks-gala.html

Look how miserable Eva and John look together! Haha - I'm assuming this was during their major divorce/hating each other/etc?

Drama with Heather from NYC: http://theweek.com/article/index/242649/a-lesson-in-patents-courtesy-of-a-real-housewives-star-and-the-creator-of-spanxhttp://theweek.com/article/index/242649/a-lesson-in-patents-courtesy-of-a-real-housewives-star-and-the-creator-of-spanx I wonder if this will make the new season coming up.

Season 1/2 Jason is different from the Season 3/Bethenny Every After Jason. She lost two sweet Jason's over the years... truly sad. Yep - all Atlanta ladies coming back, including Nene, who some thought wouldn't come back because of her new acting career. Thank GOD she's back! Oh, and Wig isn't back... she better hope her new season of Don't Be Tardy is successful! http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2013/04/the-real-housewives-of-atlanta-cast-all-returning-for-season-6/

Lmao at these pictures!!!!! Jill and Kelly from NYC are the best and most fitting. Also love Nene, Tamra, Kathy, Taylor and Teresa. Half of Miami was snubbed! Also, Peggy has a Miami colored dress, but she's OC - the only mistake I see.

Scary Island is season 3, which is an epic/turning point season for this series. Enjoy it! I can't wait to hear your opinion of Kelly after this season. Haha