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Kelly is bipolar IMO. And incredibly self-deluding and self-obsessed. She loves the sound of her own voice and can't stand anybody outshining her. That + the mental issues = a toxic combination.

RHoOC: Well, they didn't change the I-composed-it-at-home-on-my-Casio music or the opening credits, but something about the filming and the transition between segments has been polished. Jesus, remember when RHoOC was filmed documentary styles with a hand-held camcorder and practically no music? This show remains the least glam of the franchises (BH! sob!) but it owns that, and returning to the OC is like coming back to an old friend we haven't seen in forever. My thoughts: Brianna. LOVE this down-to-earth chick. I liked Vicki this episode. What is wrong with me? Tamra is still trailer trash who trashes other women. I love Alexis's new hair and think she looks 1000 times better than she used to. Did you see the look Paul gave Heather when she shut him down about the onion rings? Methinks this marriage is on the rocks. No Slade! No Brooks! Hurrah! ...but Jabba the Hutt aka Jim was there. Barf. Gretchen has had some kind of facelift according to the previews because she looks tight. The new girl is coming across slightly better than I thought she would in the previews (although to be fair I thought she looked like another 'Porsha' initially).

BWAHAHAHAHAHA! With those huge eyes, I can just picture those little creatures going "Cuckoo! Cuckoo!"

OMG I love you right now. THANK YOU for nailing Kathy's thirsty ass to the wall! As for her gross husband, people say Brandi on BH is trashy, but his fish comment was outright offensive and trashtastic. He'd say anything to be on TV. P.S.: What's a "tarsier"?

I like Ioulia, too, for that very reason. She just wants the BS to stop and have fun with everybody. She is the most sane person on RHoV right now and isn't afraid to call people out on their silliness. I like that she does her own thing and doesn't try to ally herself to closely with anybody. Robin was good this episode but this is a woman who seems to care way too much about what people think of her.

Yep, they are. It is awful and Ronnie better lawyer up because I hope Robin sues her ass for defamation. Mary is 49 and clearly has had work done, but she looks much younger. Even though I hate her, Jody looks good for her age and has incredible skin. The witches coven are depressing to watch. I can't believe that they (and Slice, possibly) think that they are this awesome clique who get to decide who is in with them and who is out. It's not even HS, it is sixth grade.

YES! RHoV! Let's talk about this. RHoV is getting hard to watch from the POV of Mary getting ganged up on by that coven of witches. The bullying is awful and I just do not understand the obsessional hatred. They need to EXPLAIN to us, the viewer, what it is about Mary that they hate. Does Ronnie feel that Mary moved on without her? That she didn't come to see Remy at the hospital? That she didn't support her during rehab? What? Jody's jealousy is plain to see, but when Amanda says that Mary is a psychopath, I just want her to STFU. She doesn't know what she's talking about. She is coming across as just wanting to kiss up to Jody and Ronnie and will throw another woman under the bus to do that. She looks so silly. As it stands, the witches' coven are coming across horribly. They look especially bad organizing their own party on the day of Mary's birthday 'do. And as Ioulia said "They are like hamsters -- they eat their young." With Mary now not willing to engage with them, they turn on each other. First Robin, now Ioulia. They are awful. Ronnie... I don't know what to say. With her dead, glassy eyes and bloated face. Ronnie does not look well or all there. This is not the first time she has thrown Mary under the bus -- she did it in Season 1, but I loved her then. I can't look at her now. And accusing Robin of drugging her? WTF? What is with all these women who refuse to accept responsibility for their actions? Mary brings some of the hate on herself, especially when she invites Amanda to lunch. When somebody tells you to go !@#$%^&*] yourself, you wait for them to come crawling back to you with an apology. Instead, no apology, and it was like she was just asking Fakemanda to smack her in the face. Which she did (verbally). I wish Mary had gone to Ioulia's birthday party and just ignored the Witches and shown them she has moved on from them. I would have loved to see her hang with Jhordan and Houston while their mother seethed into her vodka-and-prescription-pill cocktail. I hope Ioulia understands now what kind of women she is dealing with. I wish Christina was back on the show telling them where they can all go. Jody and Ronnie were rather scared of Christina, I think.

Empress Lisa. I love her so damn much. I don't think I have ever enjoyed a franchise and a HW like BH and Lisa, ever. She is fabulous, and I am sad that RHoBH is over for the season. Truly. I'm not really a shipper of characters/people, but I ship the Brandi-Lisa-Yolanda friendship so hard. I also love how calmer and more affectionate Lisa gets with Giggy on her lap and Ken by her side. I felt she was tense and on guard during the Reunion, although she was upfront and expressed everything beautifully. I liked the end where the women expressed kind words and hopes for future friendship to each other at the end. Even though I've had no use for Kim for many seasons, her final thoughts were the most moving. I liked TayShana too and hope she stays on the show. I am disappointed that Andy Cohen doesn't see the opportunities Faye Resnick brings to the franchise, though. Cutting any mention of her out of Reunion seems kind of... personal, no? And when Lisa said she loved Kyle, despite everything... even though I hate Kyle's user ass, I still hold out hope that the L/K friendship goes some way to being repaired. There is nothing like seeing Kyle being jealous of Brandi, no?

For real. It's one thing to stir the pot, but Jody's hatred of Mary (not just annoyance but out-and-out hatred) is psychotic, and the way she brings her up with Ronnie ALL THE TIME to tell her what a traitor Mary is, that's just poisonous and evil. As Ioulia said many times in the episode "These gorls... why they so UB-sessed vit Mary?" Ronnie falling off the wagon and nobody daring to say a word? That's what money can do, y'all -- get you surrounded by Yes People. Ronnie is not a good drunk, either. She gets mean and maudlin and violent. Robin just gets ditzy and says whatever pops into her brain. I feel for Amanda and her past, and applaud her putting those issues behind her. But ALL her VTs are so mean-spirited. Bitchy can be funny, but all the time? There is more to humor than just belittling people constantly. Like the way she acted over Ioulia's Russian jokes. Yes, it was unfunny but it was funny in its unfunniness. Especially the way Ioulia cracked up after telling it. "Nobody get Russian sense of humour."

Ronnie is now saying that she and Mary had a "one-night thing" way back in the day. Don't know if it's true or not but it's not like that never crossed my mind when watching them make up and break up. Amanda's admission about having been abused in her past -- wow... And then she spoils it all by talking about being a "strong woman" who "asserts" herself. Oh, Amanda. Making nasty comments about Mary, Robin and Ioulia during your VT is not being a "strong woman"!

So, I am only one-third of the way through RHoV right now, and I am laughing SO hard at the fake-ass "psychic" (with a subscription to Slice TV) doing a reading for Ronnie and her new BFF Amanda: "Psychic": I feel a negative energy here! It begins with an M. Ronnie: "Psychic": Does the name 'Mary' ring any bells? Wow. This person is a piece of work. She is so jealous of you! Ronnie: OMG. That's uncanny. "Psychic" (to Miss Gofuckyourself Amanda): You are what I like to call 'God's children.' Amanda (sobbing in agreement): OMG. That's uncanny.

LOL, it's my avatar. I love this picture, the affection really comes through. It doesn't feel fake or contrived either, especially the way Brandi has her arm around Yolanda's waist. I don't want them to break up either, Angela!

Every friendship Kyle and Mauricio appear to cultivate (outside of extended family) has always smacked of "future business endeavour." Remember how chummy they were with Taylor and Russell? Even after Kyle must have told Mauricio about Russell's abuse. Of course, the Cowardly Lion herself is Queen of the Business Endeavour Friendship.

For real. And did you see the way Faye, Camille, Kyle, Kim, Mauricio and some chubby lady all went to pay their respects to the Cowardly Lion, like ladies-in-waiting nervously paying homage to their decrepit, crochety queen? There is only ONE reason why "devastated" Adrienne (with expert make-up and a new hair-piece, natch) went to Lisa and Ken's party, and that was to remind everybody she still existed. Look at me! Here I am, everybody! It must have burned Adrienne something awful when Lisa didn't come over to join the crowd of Maloof-approved comforters, although at the same time she was able to play Poor Me victim by bitching about the fact that Lisa did "not want to be there for her." Lisa herself said that she gave the Cowardly Lion space so as not to inflame things. And did you catch the rehearsed stuff between Kyle, Camille and Adrienne about what a Wonderful Mother Adrienne is, the Most Wonderfullest Mom That Ever Gave Birth to... oh, wait, scratch that. That little scene was all about Adrienne covering her ass, her lies, doing damage control, getting her "friends" to set up a situation where they, on cue, recite how great she is (and how awful Lisa and Brandi are). It was a fab end to the season, though. Lisa calling out Faye, Brandi and Lisa having Girl talk in Lisa's dressing room, those vows where funny and moving, Yolanda and Brandi holding hands during the ceremony, Brandi extraordinarily moved by the whole thing. It's funny how RHoBH is by far the richest and chi-chi-est of the franchise and yet this L-B-Y friendship on screen feels like the most real. RHoBH is by far my favorite reality show. Haven't seen Reunion Part 1 yet. Am going to watch now.

Just finished watching Monday's episode of RHoBH. 'Bye Adrienne -- good riddance to that garbage-pedaling viper. WTF is she even showing up at Empress Lisa's party? To make it all about her? To try and squeeze out tears from her botoxed lion face? That's like trying to squeeze blood from a gnarly potato. I can no longer stand Gorilla Paul's unfunny, passive-aggressive, spray-painted ass. Seeing Camille brown-nose the Hoof (even though she'd probably wealthier than Miss 2% right about now) was sad to see. I keep forgetting Kim is even around. Yolanda is so amazing, I will literally weep if she is not on RHoBH next season. at Marissa desperately trying to stay relevant on this show. I love these BH parties and how the camera follows people gossiping and talking. Like Mauricio, Ken and the wedding planner. The deep-pink sunset makes everybody look fantastic, too. I have never seen Lisa look so beautiful as she does preparing for the party, with barely any make-up, her hair brushed to one side. Faye, Faye, Faye... dear lord, where to start? Who does she think she is, having been invited to Lisa's vow renewal, to then accuse her of having Brandi fight her battles for her? Lisa stands by her own statements -- I have never seen Lisa pretend to be friends with anybody and then have Brandi attack them on her behalf. Unlike Faye. Having said that, Faye NEEDS to be on this show next season. She NEEDS to become a HW. This woman is brazen. She [!@#$%^&*]-stirs. She starts fights and gets up in people's faces. I love Brandi, Empress Lisa and Queen Yolanda, but there needs to be a counterweight to that amazing friendship. And she's the only one who openly wants to be that counterweight (unlike cowards Kyle and Adrienne who snipe, plot and manipulate behind the scenes). I also want to see Yolanda smack her ass down, lol. I really hope Lisa and Brandi have Yolanda's back at Reunion next week. I keep hearing rumours about "everybody attacking Yolanda" at the Reunion shows.

Re: RHoBH and Vyle going in on my Yolanda -- oh hell to the NO. Picking on a woman struggling with lyme disease, all because she is loyal to her friends and calls people out on their BS? I hope Brandi and Lisa put that mean girl in her place if Yolanda can't. I can see I am going to need a glass of wine when I sit down to watch Reunion next week.

RHoV: Last week I was teetering toward wondering whether Jody, Ronnie et al had a point, that Mary maybe was playing the victim and being a fake. But after this week's episode, I can only conclude that -Robin is a coward, -Amanda is a try-hard, low-class wannabe. Tragically, this deluded bimbo thinks she is queen of the beehive and that every word that comes out of her mouth is both hilarious and clever. It is so sad to see foolish people who think they are smart. -Jody is truly evil. She has a nice side, especially when she is with Joshua and Hannah, but her hatred of Mary is psychotic. Ronnie is doped up to her botoxed gills. She's obviously watering her prescription-pill addiction with alcohol. She is also incredibly self-involved and that + drugs = magnifying little problems into big, crazy, distorted issues. As DF beautifully put it, she is an "emotional vampire." She needs to be honest with herself about a lot of things, one of which is that she prefers "friends" like Jody and Amanda kowtowing to her ass as opposed to Mary who talks to her straight. Mary acquited herself so well during the whole episode, especially in that talk with Ronnie. She was calm, to the point and willing to discuss the issues and get them sorted once and for all. Hardly the prevaricating liar dodging responsability for her actions. Mary is truly better off staying away from these hyenas. Jody calls Mary a blowfish but what Ronnie has done to her beautiful face is criminal. Those engorged lips look painful. I am wondering whether there is some substance-abuse-related bloat going on there. Ioulia is fantastic.

We've all taken a knockback in romantic relationships, and finding out your fiance cheated on you with a young babe must suck raw eggs. It takes time to get back on your feet, especially if you have to downsize financially after the relationship is over. But dear God, quite apart from the classy cigarette lighting -- the greasy hair. The tummy trying to break free from a too-tight pencil skirt. The Hermes bag which is starting to look sooo 2011. Most of all, though, it is the Bitter. Dana was smug before; now she is smug and bitter. Not a great combo.

I wish I could feel sorry for Dana/Pam/$25,000 for having to give back the Lamborghini to her nasty investment banker ex (he probably wants to palm it off to his new trick). But I don't! Twenny Five Thouzind is a skanky opportunist of the lowest order. And her jealousy of Brandi is hilarious and sad all at once. Because what Dana doesn't realize is that the audience saw through her try-hard, wannabe, siding-with-the-mean-girls, fraud self and instead took to Brandi. Brandi who (despite her faults and crude-ish sense of humor) calls it like she sees it. She is 1000 times more authentic than this fake poseur. Honestly, TayShanna needs to stay at this point. And in a weird crazy way, so does Faye. I don't know why I "prefer" Faye to Dana/Pam, I just think she stirs the pot better. She is brazen as opposed to snide and bitter. So much word. Something happened because they are working so hard to pretend that it didn't. Remember all those episodes where Kim breathed through her bunged-up nose "I can't even look at Ibuprofene because it would mean I have relapsed. Pills are a no-no!" And now suddenly she's on medication (even though in the same episode she chastised Lisa in a VT for thinking she was high on something) ? And she's mixing them up? OK, whatever. Maybe TV isn't the best place to detox for you, Kim. Setbacks/relapses can happen but seeing them immortalized forever in the media doesn't help.

Agreed. I hope they keep Taylor actually. I have enjoyed her this season, and she is finally waking up to what a fairweather friend Kyle is.

Yes, it does air here -- on ITV2. It is part of their Daytime schedule. ITV2 also airs NY and OC. RHoNJ used to air on Channel 4 at, like, 1am but that was a long time ago. LOL @ body off Baywatch - face off Crimewatch. UK fans really are not a fan of heavy plastic surgery.

I was just coming on here to post ALL of this. But now I don't need to! Agree with everything you said. Even about Mary, who I love. She was horribly treated by Jody at the party but also, it's like she's so used to playing Woe-is-me that she gets some kind of kick out of it. It is hilarious watching Amanda run around thinking she's Queen Bee because she doesn't even realize how much she isn't. There's no bigger fool than the fool who thinks he is wise! And that "birthday party" featuring only the HWs (does Amanda have no other friends besides Mia and her bf?) was contrived. "Don't look under the table!" Thanks for the warning -- I really don't need to see you giving your boyfriend a handjob in a restaurant. Amanda is addicted to being the center of attention -- what a pity she has to be obnoxious to do so.

LOL. Cheap changed her avatar to Miss Lisa today and so did I. Great minds think alike! Gonna try and search out RHoV so I can respond to jp's post.

Hey Sylph! Long time no see!

I do think Teresa is the breakout star right now. However, the first two seasons of NJ were for me about Dina, Caroline, Danielle and Teresa. Teresa was different then; certainly, she was a lot happier and more fun. Now she looks in a permanent state of anxiety, and her humor is labored. She is obviously deeply unhappy. When Dina and Danielle withdrew and they brought on Teresa's family, Melissa and Joey "Poison" Gorga and Kathy, then it was always going to be All About Teresa because she was the common link with everybody. The show was reshaped to focus on Teresa and Her Family. No wonder Caroline and JaCray were pissed. They knew they were being edged out in favour of the weird dysfunction that is the Gorga-Giudices. Lisa Vanderpump is my Queen of the HWs. But it will probably be Nene who gets it. Her profile is the highest and she is getting respect outside of the reality field. Bethenny, for all her alleged $$$, is still somehow stuck in that HW/reality star/Daytime-y mold.