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I loved Jasmine Guy! I also loved Anne-Marie Johnson as Alycia. 'Tis a pity both roles were squandered, especially Guy's role. And both ladies fell victim to Peter Burns... sigh. These two were the only good chance at having a dynamic black woman on the series after Rhonda left.

For next season's RHOBH, I can see Lisa, Brandi, and Kyle staying. Even though she's two-faced and needs to have her comeuppance, they center a lot of the show around her and I think she's one of the "faces" of the show (then again, Jill Zarin was a "face" of NYC and see where that got her...). I do agree that Kim has been riding on Kyle's coattails since the beginning. Without Kyle, no Kim. But I could see Kyle on the show without Kim as a regular housewife. Camille could easily be brought back as a full-time housewife (I think Bravo could start doing this with a select few ladies on various shows, from NYC to OC to NJ (Danielle!!!!); bringing back former castmembers as full-time again) but at the same time, she also fits well as a "friend of". Taylor just needs to go. She's learned how to instigate and stir up chatter amongst other people's dramas, but her own drama is just a big ball of depression. It's actually kind of disturbing; she needs to get off reality TV and raise her daughter. It's pretty telling that most of her storyline this season was cut due to it being too much of a downer (and like I said, probably disturbing too). Buh-bye Adrienne! Nice save, saying that you're leaving, before Bravo can boot ya. Vile creature. If Kyle stays, I would welcome Faye as a housewife (I don't think that'll happen, she's already not a fan-favorite, but I think she'd be good at providing drama), as well as Marissa. Marissa doesn't have a dynamic personality, but she'd be a good filler to round out the cast, much like Taylor and Kim have done the past 2 seasons. I hope Yolanda stays and starts attending more parties, as that's when the claws come out As for NYC, I'm sad to hear they STILL haven't begun filming the new season yet, especially considering they're already ready to begin Season 4 for Beverly Hills! I really grew to love this crowd of NY ladies in reruns (season 3 is just epic; season 1 was such a chill relaxed "Manhattan Mommies" docudrama; I still have to watch the full run-through of seasons 2 and 4). I'd still welcome a return of Alex for season 6.

LOL Brandi definitely puts the REAL in Real Housewives. No holding back for this one! Luv.

Paul is a bitch in every sense of the word. He and Adrienne came off extremely bad on Monday's episode but I loved every moment of it. I saw no problem with Ken stepping in, as Paul and his mantitties were taking things way too far. He must really feel like he's one of the ladies. They're the most two-faced hypocritical liars I've seen since Kelly Bensimon from NYC (although she's just bat [!@#$%^&*] cray cray)

Ugh. Jacqueline behaved like a petulant lil brat, just as she did against Danielle in Season Two. She gets all this ammo and information piled up in her lil brain and goes to the reunion with guns blazing, ready to fire off at any chance she gets. She really is an adult child and it's no wonder her daughter has zero respect for her authority.

Great idea, and add in my hometown (Naperville!) as well as the uppity wealthy suburbs of Hinsdale and Oakbrook and you've got some rich midwestern bitches! Don't know if this has been brought up already (I'm playing catch-up on this thread), but there was a Real Housewives of The Gold Coast (one of the richest neighborhoods in Chicago) that was in the works (my husband knew one of the potential wives) but it fell though because apparently the Chicago ladies just didn't bring enough drama.

YUP! As for a black woman on Beverly Hills, I'd LOVE to see someone like Robin Givens or Jasmine Guy! I don't know anything about their personal life or if they're still acting or whatnot, but I'd love to see either woman back on television, and these days, reality-TV is the way to go to boost your former career. They need a "black Heather Locklear" on this show, and either of these ladies would be delicious! (I say "black Heather Locklear" cuz that's what Will Smith's character called Robin Givens' character on an episode of Fresh Prince, haha)

Very true. I hope one or both stay for next year. I'm with all of you in our gradual adoration of Yolanda. I love seeing the dynamic that has developed between her and Lisa. Like someone else said, there's this unspoken understanding and respect for each other and I just LOVE that. THESE are two classy ladies that the other trolls can only dream of being. Brandi is like Lisa's long-lost daughter whom she looks out for and cherishes, knowing that despite her outbursts and unfiltered mouth, she will never be a fake, two-faced she-devil like the others. Damn, Camille. You gotta come back over to the light.

Camille really should've remained on Team Lisa. Dumb blonde. It would be interesting if Marisa (IF she were to remain and do something else other than complain about her husband) were to eventually side with Lisa and Brandi (a.k.a. the sane side), as she seems much more level-headed than her bff Splits.

Oh boy.... Jacqueline's back to her drunk twitter tantrums. Are we to assume that this phone conversation incident was taped and therefore will eventually be televised? Hopefully, *friend-of* Kathy will be having the phone conversation, not *housewife* Kathy Last night's Atlanta was pretty boring. I knew we were in for a ho-hum episode when they started out the show with Porsha. Right there, I'm like, ooh, not a good way to start an episode. It was actually a sign of things to come. No NeNe except for that 90 second blip half-way through the episode? I loved seeing Cynthia not wasting her time on Porsha's airheaded ways and just said "thanks, but no thanks" to her help. Love! Meanwhile, Porsha's hubby seems way too controlling and bossy. Looking forward to tonight's Beverly Hills!

I could not stop giggling when Lisa said to Ken, "well I could say to Camille that lots of people think she's a silly cow." LOL Love how the British use that term. I loved Lisa's line about "sometimes the silence from your friends hurts more than the words from your enemies." GREAT line.

Uh... WOW! Never knew this existed. I've found a new soap website to explore and explore! The page I landed on has loads of Melrose Place articles, so that just piqued my interest right there! Great job!

Yolanda has definitely won me over. I love how she can read people and put in her digs, but she doesn't seem catty at all; rather, she's voicing thoughtful observations over how some of these girls operate. It would be FABULOUS to see someone call Kyle out on her [!@#$%^&*] stirring and two-facedness. Looking forward to her showdown with Queen Lisa next week! Camille just looked silly trying to downplay Lisa's role at Sur. Love how Lisa shot right back at her with the truth. There's no bull with this lady. She's the real deal and she will call you out if you try to mess with her. Love, love, love. I just love how this show has transformed into a story about Lisa, Brandi, and all the cackling hens who hate on them. Not once glimpse of Taylor for the past 2 episodes. So irrelevant. Ugh, next week with Adrienne denying theatening to sue Brandi. This woman is full of LIES and it's written all over her botched up face.

I frickin love it! Beyonce and Kelly are working it with their hair flipping all over the place, and then there's Michelle keeping it clean for Jesus.

I loved Lisa! (I loved her hottie hubby too!) I always knew Sheree was a poser from day one. She always came off as trying to sound and look greater than she actually was. NeNe was love from day one. Never was interested in DeShawn... that benefit was hysterically pitiful

Agreed. Alex is very needed for this crowd, despite the fact that they always dismissed her (well, the brunettes did). If this report IS true, I really hope Jill doesn't come back with this huge ego trip. I can't imagine they'd pay her NeNe money (i.e. a million bucks) so if she's back with an average salary, that would hopefully humble her and make her realize she should be happy with what she's getting and savor every moment, cuz it could be yanked away next year all over again! I know. Wishful thinking. I'm sure her ego will be the size of Texas regardless. I hope Heather goes at her just for her stupid Jewish comments (and if her and Ramona teamed up against her, well, that'd be my RHONY heaven)

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I agree that they should return to the 3 camera format of sitcoms... although to be honest, I haven't watched a CBS sitcom since... The Nanny? But still, I prefer that format: 3 (or 5) cameras, canned laughter, etc.

I checked TVBytheNumbers.com and although The New Normal had only 3.1 million viewers, the competing sitcom on ABC had only 2.8 million... Geez, is this how low network television has sunken in viewership? Wow... (I could understand if it were reruns, but not *new* shows)

They really oughta do something. We've already lost John Forsythe. As much as Joan seems to be ageless, she's not going to last forever...

Hubby and I have been watching Season 4 the past 2 weekends. We're to the point where Amanda chooses Bobby over Peter, Brooke tried to kill herself, and poor wheelchairbound Jane was almost shoved into a nursing home by dear sister Syd

I agree. I like this new approach with her being on the sidelines watching the crazy unfold, and we get her delicious & witty commentary. Kenya is BRINGING IT. Cynthia has surprisingly won me over. Phaedra is looking worse and worse. Kandi talks out of both sides of her mouth. Portia is a definite clown.

If it only featured Miss Lisa Vanderpump, I'd be a faithful fan. All that other crap I don't even wanna spend time fast-forwarding through.

+1 LOVE this. It's like Will Smith calling Robin Givens the black Heather Locklear on Fresh Prince

I agree. It's a [supposedly] one-time thing in life. You wanna look your best, not blobby, in photos. When they flashed back recently to Kandi and her daughter from season two, I was like, damn she's gotten a lil bigger. She still looks good though, not obese or anything tragic like that. But I see your point. Re: BH Lisa vs. Papa Smurf. LOVE her simple "Chill". That is the best icy response someone can give, and so appropriate considering his multiple tweeting.