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That "blue sky" at Il Giardino looks bad, like DAYS bad. That set just seems to look cheaper and cheaper. Didn't they originally have the Il Giardino set outdoors on the rooftop of CBS? (Same place they film the Forrester gym)

Temp Sloan reminds me of Madelyn from The Wonder Years, for anyone familiar. I still say I prefer the temp. Keep her.

For all of DAYS' dollar (or is it $1.50 nowadays?) store budget and wacky taping schedule (the revolving Sloanes), they've put out a decent product with all characters' personal fallouts with the Tate/Holly drama and the continued baby Jude secret. And I'm finally caught up (!) instead of always being a few weeks behind, and playing catchup did NOT feel like a chore this time around.

Yes and yes. She's very integral to RHOC as a tentpole lead. She'd also fit in very nicely with the Beverly Hills squad. If they were to switch her out, they better have a damn good plan to fill the void in OC.

Good grief. Imagine what those 3 daughters have been through behind the scenes. NuRHONY: More like The Real Misfits of New York. But okay, maybe it'll get better next season. I hope Bravo wisely has a Sonja or Luann pop up during a filmed event.

I kinda prefer the recast...

I agree, it just doesn't seem necessary anymore, with 4 soaps and a small pool of talent that could qualify for Younger Lead. This category, indeed the only one of its kind in any acting awards show, was created in the mid-80's in order to keep from bruising the egos of older veterans who could potentially get beat by someone who's a quarter of their age.

I don't mind the relatively tight shot of Salem University Hospital or the super tight shot of the police headquarters, but yeah those AI graphics of John/Marlena and Steve/Kayla living in the middle of Manhattan is ridiculous. I prefer the real-life exterior shots they did around 2002, which were of Minneapolis or St. Paul, I think.

Agreed 100% The clownishness is mostly gone. I wonder how the scab writers would handle over-the-top cartoon characters like Susan Banks or Bonnie Lockhart. It's no surprise they haven't bothered. Impressive. Definite GILF vibes.

Always fun going down memory lane with the ratings journey... thanks for your continued work

I don't know how reliable the online rumor mill is, but there's whisperings of Eileen Davidson returning to RHOBH. Of course, I always love me some Eileen. It'd be interesting to see her without Rinna around. She also wouldn't have her weak sauce gripe against LVP to go on.

I'm totally down for Keiarna getting a flute next season. I like her personality and she seems to fit the group very well. Well shoot, it's no wonder Charrisse has been cozying up to Messy Mia. Perhaps even in her champagne haze, she could see the writing on the wall for her usual go-to TV buddy, Robyn. As for Robyn, you lasted longer than most should have, which just points out how the talent pool in the Department of Motor Vehicles 😂 is very shallow.

Agreed. Yeah, this will secure her a spot for next season, which looks to be a resetting of sorts, but she's trainwreck TV, not a person you're actually rooting for. Not to mention, she looks soooooo rode hard and put away wet.

Re: Lisa Rinna "never" returning to Housewives. I feel I missed a golden opportunity to post this:

Oh you just KNOW Charrisse is fluffing up her pillows in her champagne basement and dusting off her latest wig she stole from Ashley's mom to appear in next season's Potomac to drag Karen for filth. Rinna Translation: Rinna begs Bravo to come back. Bravo says, "Nah we good." Rinna needs ego stroking from her fans, the Rinna Rimmers, to boost up her feelings of validation. Side Note: In preparation for what I hope to be a big, splashy event for DAYS turning 60, I wonder if she'll pop back in Salem playing herself Billie.

Guiding Light was the unfortunate guinea pig, as they tried to produce a soap on a shoestring budget. DAYS has had no money since 2009, yet here they are still chugging along and they're staying inside the studio. Nowadays, the Peapack style of shooting could be done on an iPhone camera, and you'd probably get better audio at this point too. Not that they should go that route, but it could be done cheaply without it looking cheap.

Oh dear, not happy to hear about this. Glad she's okay at least. Here's next season's storyline.

Agreed 100% It's okay to look older at this point in the game. She's fended off Father Time for decades. So much so I could almost believe Marlena's 2005 pregnancy LOL. Almost. But seriously, when I started watching in 1995, with Deidre at 47, I thought she was mid-30's and I was trying to calculate how she was the "mother" of Carrie Brady, who seemed to be early/mid-20's.

ICAM 100% Exactly where is that so-called talk show debuting? YouTube for sure. Candiace calling the G&A athleisure line just a step up from Alibaba.com was hilarious. And here my first thought with Robyn was that she was expanding her lil embellished hat collection. Did she close up shop on that venture? Mia isn't worth a mention. I can sympathize with Gizelle for what she's going through with her dad, and it's nice Ashley was able to pick up the ball and run with it for their clothing business, however lame it may be. Your Charrisse comment... LOL...

Yeah, that 3rd part of RHOBH was weird. I don't think Sutton was faking anything, but without Sutton and Garcelle's presence, half of Kathy's purpose for being there (fighting Kyle's battles) fell by the wayside. Those who remained on the right couch (Crystal, FlopMarie) were just... there. It's almost like they should've just done a separate interview with Andy grilling the Richards sisters on where they currently stand with each other. Kim could've been there too, if she wasn't busy praying by a trashcan. I'm sure Dorit vs. Kyle while Dorit's marriage is in jeopardy is already the storyboard outline for next season, just as Tamra and Vicki's "feud" has successfully landed Vicki back to filming scenes, just as planned predicted...

I would go with GATES the way Days goes by DAYS in the soap press. (Same with Twitter/X) Besides, in the tradition of CBS soaps, the "The" will be dropped to make it sound more hip. Right, Guiding Light?

I'm not sure she ever did...

I love how real this show is when it comes to their emotions and their friendships. They always elevate the drama or squash beefs during lunch breaks when they're not technically filming, but thankfully the cameras are still rolling.

Ditto on the Keiarna. She is fitting in nicely and I like her sassy side. And she has her own thriving business. Nice! And yes, the Robyn/Candaice "why can't y'all kiss and make up?" debate is stale. Whenever they end an episode with these two going at it, I always want the announcement at the end to say, "next week on the season finale..." because it's been drawn out too long. That said, here comes the fight! Also, I enjoyed the Karen/Gizelle bonding scenes over their daughters, and seeing Gizelle's genuine emotions taking her daughter to college. Oh Charrisse... still trying to have your moment. LOL, I always bust out laughing when I see her flopping around in anger. Poor thing had to downsize and give up her house and now her custom-made fancy "champagne room" is merely the downstairs family room.

When (hopefully when, not if) this finally begins production, I expect CBS will mandate that Y&R step their p*ssy up and reach out to lapsed viewers, particularly their black audience, in preparation for a stronger daytime line-up. Perhaps a story arc involving the return of Shemar Moore. Maybe they'll finally remember Tonya Lee Williams. And if Victoria Rowell isn't wisely scooped up for The Gates, a back-from-the-dead Drucilla would be heavenly.