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NYC started filming Season 9 today. Luann posted that on Instagram, so looks like she's back. Couldn't tell from the other girls' accounts.

I was going to say, hasn't Shannon been first seat every year now? Between the 80s party meltdown, the Ireland meltdown, the mother-in-law drama, and her feud with Vicki being the most damaging (Tamra/Heather sort of got over it, and I'm sure they will again).... i would say Shannon came with more drama. Unless I'm forgetting something, Tamra just punched (pushed?) Kelly and worked out a lot. Heather - nothing. She's been building that damn house for 3 seasons now.

You guys... Teresa Guidice just posted a photo on Instagram... she's with Danielle Staub doing yoga. Caption reads "So good catching up with @‌Danielle_staub. Leaving the past in the past and moving forward with only positive vibes. Looking forward to the future." I'm guessing Danielle is really coming back next season...maybe Teresa is finally seeing that NJ ratings have tanked and her Bravo money may come to an eventual end, sooner than later. Suck it up girl, you've got several little daughters to raise and Joe is in jail... if you lose Bravo, which means losing any good endorsements going forward, are her cookbooks really going to get them through?

I wonder what the seating arrangement will be for the OC. I have to imagine Shannon, Tamra and Heather are on one side and Vicki, Kelly and Megan on the other (in that order).... you just know that Tamra/Shannon/Heather are all going to fight for the prime seat next to Andy, but who is relegated to the end of the couch. Logical choice is Heather, but I could see her complaining heavily about that.

The Beverly Hills ladies have been in Hong Kong this week. I saw both Lisa's, Kyle and Erika in Instagram videos. I'm guessing we won't get a promo video for awhile?

I'm finally catching up on my Housewives... NJ - am I the only one that actually gets what Jacqueline is saying and thinks she's right? Hahaha... I'm really over Teresa and Melissa. I heard they filmed the reunion yesterday - no Kathy, Rosie, Robyn, etc - just the housewives... and it was Teresa/Melissa vs. Jacq. Same sh!t, different day. Melbourne - this season was literally everything and is probably top 3 housewives seasons of all time. I'm very surprised they've decided to postpone Season 4 to give Sydney a chance. Not smart when the momentum is so high...

I just read that Kandi and Todd were with Cynthia and Peter on the Hawaiian flight they were kicked off of... since when are Cynthia and Peter vacationing together???

Other than the Kandi stuff, this season looks dull. Am I the only one?? Oh and look, it's Porsha involved in another brawl *eye roll* She really learns her lesson huh?

Miami's Alexia's recent ex-husband passed away today: http://www.eonline.com/news/797648/real-housewives-of-miami-s-herman-echevarria-found-dead RIP

They could easily advance the storyline and focus on character-driven storylines and interspecies drama within the Alpha and Gamma quadrants.... another DS9, but smarter now that we have wonderful TV shows to emulate like BSG.

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.