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If Meghan hadn't been so smug about exposing Brooks, I might have co-signed, but she was so... exhausting about it. Hearing her yap about cancer and JUSTICE for, like, 18 episodes, I seriously wanted to gauge an eye out. She set in motion three seasons of shittiness, basically. The only thing I liked about her was her husband Jimmy Edmonds. I would have taken him over her any day! Jimmy was actually one of the most unwittingly entertaining husbands ever -- without ever meaning to be.

RHOD Ashley Abbott's face-off with her mother, the Wicked Witch of the West, gives me life. Everything about D'Andra so far this season is amazing, from going toe-to-toe with Brandi, to clashing with Dee over Ultimate Living and the green potion thingy. This is the kind of business shenanigans that Y&R has been failing to deliver for years! I love the detail of it -- Dee's half-salary going to finance the marketing, D'Andra trying to get rid of Dee's core customer base and replace it with new YOUNGER clients, Dee hitting D'Andra with "You're jealous because I am a natural beauty" -- ALL OF IT. Look, I get that RHOD is the lowest-rated RH show, but as far as I am concerned, it is the top-rated soap! Stephanie is growing on me a lot these last two episodes. Next week -- we already get our first mess of a trip! To Beaver Creek, which sounds like a location straight out of B&B. Looks like the producers told Kameron she better bring it this season and get messy. That was probably the element that bothered me the most about Peggy. As Kelly Bensimon used to foghorn, "IT'S NAHT AUTHENTIC, ALEX!!!" I still say Lydia should have stayed on another season. She finally helped get rid of that moron Meghan who, along with Porsha Williams, was the luckiest HW on RH. How did these two keep coming back season after season? Speaking of the latter twit,

Totally agree with everything you said. This Reunion feels like a seismic shift into bitterness. The women will not be able to come back from Reunion to start Season 11 renewed and ready to rumble as a GROUP. And that is sad because the group relationship is EVERYTHING on RHONY. You really felt the finality of this in the flashback to Luann's cabaret night where she said "See ya, Dorin" and it felt like a goodbye. That friendship will never be the same (maybe because it was at its strongest when both were boozing?). Carole & Bethenny is dead. Bethenny & Ramona is dead. Bethenny & Dorinda is in critical condition (although I think they have a chance because their interaction is always intense, and in some weird way I think Bethenny wants Dorinda to like her). It really gave me that Season 4 vibe. I also wish Luann had been there because even though she is Team Bethenny, the dynamic would have been more balanced and maybe Andy would have felt less inclined to defend Bethenny. There were moments when Ramona, Dorinda and Carole looked like the bumbling Keystone Cops tripping over each other to get a shot at her. Bethenny thrives in Reunion settings : she thinks fast on her feet. And with Andy backing her, she was very smug and smirky, sitting back and giving Sleepy, Dopey and Drunky enough rope to hang themselves. They looked like they were ganging up on her Kyle & Adrienne-style, season 2 BH, and that is never a good look. Apart from Nutcrackergate I too felt that Ramona, Dorinda and Carole made valid points. Ramona battled her inarticulateness to express how Bethenny treats her like sh*t. Dorinda battled her sour attitude to defend herself. She is, of course, in denial about her drinking and other stuff. Having said that, Bethenny exposed her drunkenness in Miami and I felt her motives were not pure in bringing Dorinda down to dinner the night before going to Puerto Rico, knowing she'd been in the hotel bar that afternoon. I think Carole succinctly exposed Bethenny's 'for the cameras' M.O. with regards to Jill. But she is going to pay for it in Part 2 with a phone to the face and her BFF Andy Cohen laughing at her. Andy was not as bad as I feared this episode, but next week is when we see his and Carole's RL friendship implode. I don't know how Season 11 is going to shape up but... I'm a little fearful.

I do wish you watched more, just so we could get more of your posts.

It gets worse. TMZ (and yes, I know TMZ is awful but they got the exclusive on this one) published the photo and text messages between Bourdain and AA talking about this AND text messages between AA and a friend on Monday. The text messages explicitly catch AA out in the lie that she never had sex with Jimmy Bennett. http://www.tmz.com/2018/08/21/asia-argento-anthony-bourdain-broke-sexual-assault-rape-settlement/ http://www.tmz.com/2018/08/22/asia-argento-17-year-old-boy-in-bed-photo-sex-texts/ This is a complete takedown of Argento. She has been completely exposed as a manipulative liar. I feel horrible that the boy she groomed has been doubted; that a man I really admire (Bourdain) got caught up in trying to 'save' her. I feel bad for #MeToo and the fact that Tarana Burke's movement got hijacked by narcissistic Hollywood types obsessed with the spotlight. Also, this exclusive is TMZ's, so you best believe Harvey Weinstein and his ex-Mossad investigators are behind this leak.

Meanwhile, in the Bahamas... Yes, that's Camille on the left. Kyle, Rinna and Erikant, I am sure you can all pick out. I thought that was THE MORALLY CORRUPT FAYE RESNICK in the white bikini at the back! I almost cheered! But actually it is Teddi. The one I really didn't recognize was Dorit with the curly wig and lime-green bikini! Not sure where LVP and Denise Richards are.

Agreed. I like Briana, but I have always enjoyed what Michael brings to the show. He is Vicki's perfect straight-man to her crazy, and his humor is very dry, which is right up my alley. Actually, all he needs to do is show up wide-eyed with dread and outwardly cringing, and I lmao. I also agree he knows how to handle her better and maintain a healthy distance. Vicki and Briana were closely dependent on each other until she and Ryan moved to NC (and it looks like it was a good decision for them). Michael managed to establish boundaries. I am loving Shannon this season. She shows a lot of her fears and vulnerabilities, and I respect that. Her divorce drama is also pretty organic -- unlike this "Shane owes me an apology for throwing my obnoxious drunken ass out of his own home at 2am" non-SL. Um, no, he doesn't, Lawn Guylind.

I really enjoyed Candiace this Reunion, and that face is the cherry on top. I hope it becomes a meme. I can't stop giggling at your screenshot!

You did the right thing!

TT is suggesting that she is a possible FOH, but the producers could cut her scenes if they so choose. IA that Cha-Cha overplayed her hand and there is not much left to say beyond that. Your avatar and sig are MAJESTIC, btw!

Cha-Cha may have a nice wig on, but she threw her friendship with Monique away in a bid to get her spot back -- and it was a FAIL. She remains a FOH in S4, and no amount of 'I chose to take a step back' is going to convince me that Charrisse was willingly demoted for a second straight season. Michael telling Ray he would never be in a bad situation with the IRS... oh, honey. Be careful what you wish for. The IRS watches ALL the RH shows very closely with a copy of each participant's worldwide tax statements in hand. Ashley lies like she breathes. I don't believe the baby story, I don't believe her mom's boyfriend is suddenly employed, I don't believe the marriage troubles anymore. Michael is clearly as thirsty for camera time as she. Obvs I agree with @ChitHappens @NothinButAttitude @DaytimeFan regarding Gizelle. In Part 1, Gizelle was clearly prodded by Andy Cohen to hoist her carcass after Karen. Gizelle let Ashley take the fall for the machinations against Karen, but ALL three harpies went after Karen about her finances, her house and her supposed 'affairs.' Gizelle is super-protected by Andy and Bravo. THIS. This is one reason I am dreading NYC reunion. Andy has clearly chosen Team Moneybags Bethenny over Carole. Moreover, the editing shows Ramona, Dorinda & Carole calling Bethenny out on her sh!t and looking like some bumbling Keystone Cops. Bring on Australia's fabulous Alex Perry, I say.

It's come to the point where whenever Bethenny has a scene on TV, I literally break out in hives à la Alex ! However, two things Bethenny is NOT, in my opinion: A drug addict, or a bad mother. That episode Jason Hoppy is citing in court, I don't even think Bethenny was truly drunk. It looked to me like poor acting as she attempted to avoid answering Carole's questions and tried desperately to bond with Slurinda. I don't think she is a druggie -- possibly Adderall for its weight-loss benefits, but she is always working, energetic and hyper-focused. I don't know if you can be hyper-focused and abusing OxyContin! She is SO controlling and tightly wound that she can barely have a natural bowel movement, let alone allow drugs to rule her life. I have no proof of her mothering skills, but as a result of her shitty childhood, and the way she talks about Brynn, she clearly wants to give her kid the childhood she never got. Her daughter probably brings out some lightr qualities in her. Jason Hoppy is probably also a pretty devoted dad, but like Bethenny he is highly controlling and self-obsessed. I always thought this about Jason watching Season 3 RHONY and their spinoff show. He claimed to be anti-fame, but every time he was on screen, he was drinking it up. He was a really bad actor when saying he wasn't about the fame game, lol. He also seemed very cold and majorly bummed at Bethenny's success. Once she had Brynn, Bethenny probably transferred her love for Jason onto her daughter. Basically they are both as narcissistic as each other. Maybe this crazy horrendous divorce/custody mess is their karmic retribution for... the way they are? They will never get what they want unless they compromise and work together. But they don't want to do that, so here we are. lol no kidding. This is irrefutable proof though. I think she might reach out to @alwaysAMC and respectfully ask to reprint those photos tbh. When a news source is legit, she tends to give them their due.

Your friend has literally become the Tamara Tattles of this thread. Thanks for the pics. This is literally a "You heard it here first" exclusive!

Thanks for the tea! That is real first-hand tea too! Yes, they're all back, as we suspected. I wonder if Denise Richards was at the dinner too? I wouldn't mind seeing Nene get in there and shake the group a little in the Bahamas (even though she is Team Kyle).

Oh man... I am not a Bethenny fan, but this can't be easy for her. One week after Dennis died! http://www.realitytea.com/2018/08/16/jason-hoppy-questions-bethenny-frankels-parenting-in-response-to-dennis-shields-death/

Andy beaming his ass off during that BOOYAH moment says it all. Sounds like the friendship between Andy and Carole is DONE. He really chose Team Bethenny, huh. I'm not a violent person, but like I said, if anyone smacked a phone within an inch of my face, they'd be getting a punch on the mouth and one smashed phone.

"I'll sue you for your restaurant and give it to your mother!" Oh Karen how I love thee! Even Michael laughed at that one.

RHoD has this early-90s All My Children vibe to me. Except for D'Andra's black-and-gold party, which took things from All My Children to the oil baron's ball in Dallas ! D'Andra's story made the episode, her fallout with Tammy Faye Bakker was soaptastic. Dee was looking to make trouble, spilling tea about D'Andra's 'experiences' pre-Jeremy to her professional walker Bo and criticizing the party in general. Dee Simmons is probably the most watchable MOH on Bravo after Mama Elsa. The crazy contouring make-up on these women, yikes. Caught a scene of D'Andra without makeup and I gasped out loud: she looked young and so ethereal. I'm glad LeeAnne and Cary had a conversation. I know she is not popular amongst Dallas viewers but I really like Cary. I like Kameron with the women, but when she's at home talking about Sparkle Dog -- oy. I thought we could avoid another season of dog food talk. Brandi showing up at the party next week just to remind everybody that she is the premier pot-stirrer and story-driver on this show! I can appreciate what Brandi brings to the table. Interesting tidbit about the Adderall. It does feel like adopting Bruin has grounded her somewhat, though.

Yeah, I wouldn't look too closely at the politics of the OC and NJ cast either. Or Ramona's.

I wish Luann had been there. Sobriety comes first, but her absence is always going to be tarred by the supposition that she couldn't face questions about The Lawsuit and so ducked out of reunion. I think it would have been good for her to go, tbh, and get things out. Also, now this thing between her and Dorinda is going to fester for another year, and that makes me sad. FWIW, I think the Count did this lawsuit on behalf of his kids because they wanted to keep the house in the Hamptons, and Luann wanted to sell immediately. Luann was impulsive about wanting to go upstate withe her new honey. As it turns out, her BF-manager has now broken up with her. Lu seems to have transferred her co-dependence on alcohol to a co-dependence with yet another guy (like Tom), and it was probably for the best that she not rush into a new relationship or make impulsive decisions. NYC Wasn't sure I would enjoy a finale episode based entirely around one event, but it was a great episode. The cabaret looks legit fun and the guests were great. Luann could do well in a career like this. It was also nice to see Luann's mom, sister and kids out in support. Who is right in the Lu vs Dorinda fight? Luann perhaps should have been more accommodating to John. However, Dorinda was extremely ungracious throughout the episode. She is one of my faves, but not a good look on her. The real issue is that Luann (and Bethenny earlier this season) are the only ones to call Dorinda out on her boozing. Dorinda is in denial and hates that they did that. So she's jumped on a less contentious issue (the nutcracker, 'turning,' not inviting John) in order to express her anger. Dorinda is drinking HARD and would benefit from some rehab to deal with her reasons for doing so. She herself said in Cartagena that she and Luann should go away and do 30 days together. Tinsley was smart to give those What Happens in Palm Beach pillows to Luann, especially now that Carole is gone. Make other alliances, girl! You had nothing else going on this year.

No other housewife -- not even Teresa Giudice, who Andy is always telling to stay seated -- would be allowed to leap across to the other couch and BOOYAH her phone into another HW's face. If you look at Andy's face, he is BEAMING at all this. If I were Carole, I would have slapped her phone across the studio.

Yeah I'm not crazy about Lawn Guylind either. She didn't seem all that drunk, but she sure was desperate to put on a show. Emily's little husband doesn't like drunken women screeching and screaming? Did he watch the show before signing up? I was feeling Kelly this episode. I also like her burgeoning friendship with Shannon. Poor Eddie. I hope they find a solution to his heart issues.

That's what worries me a little. Luann has been on a ton of media outlets the last few days giving interviews... but i have yet to see her on Bravo. I hope thats not an indication that she is being punished for missing the reunion. Bethenny likening herself to the Mother of Dragons. Jesus, that ego! Out of CONTROL. Ramona making everybody switch couches because she has a Botox bruise on her cheek is everything I love about Ramona, lol.

OK, so that means FOUR Housewives shows this week? And two on Wednesday? Ooof that's a lot! M2M is starting soon too (which for some reason, like Ladies of London, I consider a RH show in all but name). Taglines are ok. Leeanne's will always have that 'imma Texan and imma use these haaands' quality. Brandi's is probably the best, as expected cuz it's a rip-off of Leeanne's last year! Kameron's is surprisingly sparky, and I love the way D'Andra enunciates "One. Tough. MOTHER." Stephanie's is meh (isn't she meant to be rich now with no budget constraints?). Cary's is dire (and I love Cary). She might as well just say "I'm a beard!"

*ahem* Might I suggest referencing the Real Housewives' soapy roots and calling it Real Housewives of the And I believe Charrisse is going to go after Monique. She has been telling anybody who will listen that Monique used their friendship to social-climb.