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The Kandi & Todd news was unexpected. I assumed, given their arrangements, that they were in a contented place, even if he seemed resentful on the show about her money and power. As for other news, I'm just disappointed that Bravo did not go the route of finally uniting RHONY OGs with some of the newbies. That was a damp squid of an announcement. Bravocon also confirmed how much I can't stomach Erika. She's mean-spirited and dark. Calling Angie the hairy one and pretending not to know her name smacks of insecurity, because SLC has basically been elevated to RH's watercooler franchise, while BH is old, tattered baggage.

She is ruthlessly toxic, a user through-and-through. Gordon should take accountability for his decisions, of course, but think about how far she has dragged him down. From thriving businessman to misappropriating funds (which were going to her, of course), fired from the family biz, a bipolar diagnosis, not to mention the humiliation and cruelty of the side-boyfriend and son's paternity. May he continue to prioritise his and his children's welfare, because Mia is only going to use those kids as bargaining chips.

Revenge is a dish best served cold...

Re: Jen Shah, I don't know if I want to tempt fate. This isn't Teresa Giudice paying cash for tacky furniture here. Shah is ruthless. I'm biased because I always disliked her. She fouled up the show from the get. I stopped watching S2 and S3 because I was so annoyed at her fake piety and poor-me show. SLC has moved on, beautifully, and is far better without her. It won't be just one episode either, because she will be lobbying hard to get back on the show permanently, and she will have Heather, Whitney and Meredith pushing for it because Jen Shah is an easy SL for them.

She'd better stay away from the best RH franchise of 2025.

Potomac was never that aspirational franchise. It was about the squeezed middle class. Im glad it staked out that corner for itself -- not all the shows need to pretend to be BH or Miami, and Potomac was all the more authentic for it. Wendy probably wanted the 'wealth' element to lord it over the other women and differentiate herself from, say, Robyn or Ashley. She always came off as unconvincing when she tried to flaunt her things.

You would have thought that a 'legal team' with ~at least~ 3 degrees within it would have concocted a better worded statement than that. Also, they are claiming they are being unfairly targeted by the authorities after the media uncovers 40 credit cards set up under different aliases??

I figured we'd be seeing a Mia Thornton mugshot one day.... However, this was not the crime I thought she'd be charged with! Nevertheless, it tracks. As DaytimeFan said, grifters gotta grift. Is she still with her DJ? Of course Erika would surround herself with a scamming lawyer and "two former Secret Service agents" involved in illegally co-opting money to fund her lifestyle. It's not just that she attracts that kind of person, it's that she is actively looking for someone to scam on her behalf.

So, there is a rumor going around that a new RHONY cast will be announced at BravoCon -- Jessel, Sai, Erin will be paired with (drumroll please) Luann, Sonja, Dorinda and Carole! I figured this was wishful thinking... until I saw this appear on my timeline today: In Miami news: what is happening in the universe?? Looks like Julia got thrown over.

I think you should watch the opening episode of Vancouver which is a masterclass in how to introduce some truly compelling HWs. It reminded me a little of early-years BH when I first watched. Wealth, status and a few dark secrets. Jody is literally evil incarnate (im not joking) but neither is she an all-powerful Rinna or Kyle type. The other HWs are onto her game pretty early on. Melbourne-- i don't need to pitch you that show. You know it's comedy gold.

I prefer the coloring scheme in the new photo; I'm also thankful BH was not rewarded with new photos. Nevertheless, the photoshop on that pic is not great. The heads have been angled weirdly, and are a touch too large on top of their bodies. Sutton, Erika and Dorit are especially noticeable. Or perhaps this is just Ozempic. The way Sutton blithely dumped Garcelle for a chance to kiss Kyle and Erika's ass, I'm happy to see Jennifer Tilly not putting up with her selfishness. Let's see whether Amanda goes the distance with holding Erika to account, or whether she folds against a barrage of nastiness like Kathryn, Dorit, Teddi, and Sutton before her.

Sutton is barely in this trailer. It's like she's been erased by the two new blondes. Same old same old SLs with Erika and Kyle. https://x.com/queensofbravo/status/1985784384235192571

That OC finale music really strikes a chord, of time passing, and relationships changing, and HWs coming to terms with that change. I am instantly transported to Jeana clutching her eye after Tamra threw a drink at it. BH also had an iconic finale music. Takes me right back to Kim Richards, the back of a limo, golden-era LVP, Taylor Armstrong and dark secrets. I can't even remember if they use it anymore, that franchise has gone so far downhill. It would be great if SLC could secure excellent finale music, but maybe it's not that kind of show. It doesn't have that current of melancholy or painful secrets running through it. ETA: Here they are

Wait a minute..... wasn't Matt Clark originally played by the lush 90s babes that were Eddie Cibrian and Rick Hearst? 👀

RHOC reunion looks! The fact that the OC women tend to conform in all things fashion is actually one of the unique things about this franchise. The only 'standout,' if I can put it like that, is Shannon, an 80-year-old dressed as Shirley Temple. IMO, Emily, Tamra and Katie look great. 20 years in, and Gretchen continues to SWF Tamra's look. Gina's dress is phenomenal TBH.