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I can't wait for next week's --- that Nia/Johnny/Avery fight was CRAZY. I wonder in a situation like that if they all have to go home... or if Nia has to go home for continuing the fight there at the very end by slapping Avery? Nia always likes to say that someone else started it (remember the weird fight with Jordan?).

I just caught up on the OC --- now THAT was a fun episode. Damn, I'm so surprised that Lauri is spilling all this dirt. They glossed over the finer details of what Vicki did to Lauri, but it obviously pissed her off so much that she is determined to bring out the dirt. I wonder if Bravo reached out to her since the Alexis/Heather's friend thing was so mis-managed... or if Lauri came to Bravo. If it's all true, which I have no reason to believe Lauri is lying, then Vicki is suuuuch a dirty hypocrite. But I still love my Vicki - she's just pure comedy to me. I think this reunion ought to be dynamite with Lauri vs. Vicki - and I wonder what Brianna has to say about all this.

Nia totally saved this season. She's bat-[!@#$%^&*] crazy. Had they kept with the original 7, it would have been a bore. Portland was much better than St. Thomas.

I agree --- there's something so classic about the OC and their behind the gates opening. Same with NJ - there is something darker and more classic about the opening. Atlanta and NYC never really had anything classic about their original openings... Showing a fake Peachtree St. sign doesn't count.

I'd LOVE to be in Kathy's kitchen... her [!@#$%^&*] looks so much better than Teresa's ANY day.

Luann has finally signed... we're getting all 6 back: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/real-housewives-salary-dispute-luann-559327

OMG - Tamra is getting a wedding show spin-off. http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2013/05/tamra-barney-lands-real-housewives-spin-off/ I think they may be overdoing it with these spin-off shows. Speaking of the OC... no one has mentioned the fact that LAURI, an original S1 OG, was back this week! It looks like she's got beef with Vicki, so that should be interesting. She used to work for Vicki!

God, Mariah hasn't let us forget that she's the 'nucleus of the group' and 'brought everyone into the circle' - she says that sh!t every episode. I'm tired of it... so what, who cares? She's toxic. I much prefer Quad's hoodrat ass. Mariah's MOTHER brought the daughter secret onto the show for everyone to learn about. Toya telling the hairdresser wasn't aired, so it never would have made it to the show unless Mariah and her MOTHER said something about it... which they did. They have no one to blame but themselves if they didn't want everyone to know. They manufactured that crap. Dr. Simone is hilarious - she better stay on. I could take or leave this series... It had some ups and downs. I got so tired of the doctor/medicine cliched taglines.

A new BH housewife? I've never heard of her, but she's worth $50 million! http://www.tmz.com/2013/05/19/real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-carlton-gebbia-cast/

Ah ok - thank you!!! Good point... and also you can't forget the way Luann shut Bethanny down when B introduced Luann to her driver by first name. That shiz was hilarious and really set the tone for her 'Countess' persona.

Did you happen to watch the After-Show? Right before WWHL ended, Andy mentioned what Nene said about the OC cast needing a recast... and Gretchen said she talked to Nene about that, and then Andy said they would talk about it on the After-Show. I'm dying to know what she said... I just haven't had time to find the After-Show online.

Interesting - I was wondering about a reunion. The ratings for this show have tanked. Without RHOA's lead-in, they have dropped 50% at least. We have a 2-hour season finale... I guess they wanted to finish this show fully before RHONJ starts.

LOL - Luann thinks she brought the franchise to what it is, so she expects to be treated with respect. You gotta love the delusional world she lives in. I actually really like the Countess - always have and always will. There is something sexy about her that intrigues me. But, I have to say she doesn't really bring the fun drama like Ramona. http://www.intouchweekly.com/entertainment/news/countess-luann-de-lesseps-real-housewives-new-york Interesting that they are filming with new girls right now until they can get Luann and Aviva to sign...

BH is getting two new housewives... but they won't release names yet http://www.eonline.com/news/418190/real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-two-new-faces-joining-show-casey-kasem-s-wife-not-one-of-them?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories

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??