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What's your ranking? Donna > DJC > Michele > JVA? DJC is 10 years older than JVA, 9 years older than Michele and 7 years older than Donna, but she has that energy and sparkle that makes her seem so much younger.

Now that I've seen the first episode of Real Housewives of Sydney my first impressions have changed, somewhat: Matty: I was right about the lips. But I like her more than I expected. Nicole: Spoiled princess. Doesn't seem that bright. Victoria: Nastier than expected and NOT a Boss. What a shame. Throwing that cape in the harbour was ugly. Lisa: She seems complicated. Melissa: A mix of OC's Gretchen and BH's Erika. Harmless and forgettable. Athena X: She isn't crazy. She is an artist and was way nicer and more grounded than expected. Krissy: I called this one right. Mean bitch. +1 and so true about "the truth" vs "my truth"...there's a big difference. You cannot blame LVP for relishing Rinna being caught in her lies. I'd do the same.

Bang on! It's actually quite eery how easily the Trumps correspond to the Carringtons...

Eric for sure. He's the gentlest Trump. Donald Jr. is definitely Adam, the one struggling for father's approval.

Trump was a HUGE Dynasty and Dallas fan. He and Ivana watched both every week. Trump's become Blake while Ivana ended up as Alexis. Fortunately, Ivana is very good friends with Joan Collins, so at least she learned from the best.

No, it wasn't Karen who was renting. One of them was, though. Giselle? Karen has been trying to sell her house for years at various ridiculous asking prices: http://variety.com/2016/dirt/real-estalker/karen-huger-listed-potomac-mansion-1201758440/

I am HERE for Karen. It looks like, unlike many, she has been humbled for Season 2. I wonder what the heck is going on with her financially, to move out of that house? Hmmmm.

That's the reality. The show was in terrible shape, on the verge of being cancelled and Spelling told ABC he'd get a star in the league of Elizabeth Taylor to come on for season two. Elizabeth Taylor balked, Sophia Loren wanted too much money and the network didn't want Jessica Walter (the Shapiro's choice)...so Spelling argued for Joan and while everyone kicked and screamed Spelling flew her out and she hit the ground running. Spelling had a real talent for recasting fallen stars of old Hollywood into popular television stars. Joan is probably the best example of it.

Exactly. Everyone on the cast, except John Forsyth and Linda Evans, along with Spelling, E. Duke Vincent, the Shapiros, Ted Harbert at ABC...everyone admitted that Joan made the show. Joan was 'Dynasty'...this show should not be reincarnated. If this thing does go ahead they should not even bother having Alexis on unless it's Joan playing her. Joan was Alexis - and not just because of the glamorous image - she rewrote her scripts regularly to punch up the dialog. Joan knew she could make a career defining role out of that character and that's exactly what she damn well did.

First impressions... Matty: Those fake lips have impeded her ability to speak Nicole: Domestic princess Victoria: The Boss Lisa: Lighthearted Melissa: Victim Athena X: Whacko Krissy: Mean bitch

Apologies Cat, I thought it was you who came with the additional receipts on Dawn! It must have been @Cheap21 if it wasn't you! It's true - the Wards money never made sense given Ashley's career prospects after he retired as a footballer. Unless you're Beckham or Lineker it's a cold world out there.

@Cat and I both linked to several stories about the Wards alleged finances. They seem to live large...without much to back it up. Could you imagine lending friends nearly 1 million dollars?

I think the ship has sailed for Magali - if she didn't return this season I don't see them ever having her back. I read about the loan issue between Leanne and Dawn - sounds terrible. A five hundred thousand pound loan is an awful lot of money and if the Wards needed it that sure speaks to their financial situation.

I think Seema's still there because she has a glamorous business - you can't top fashion.

A new Real Housewives of Sydney promo: And in Real Housewives of Cheshire news the show returns March 27 and .

I missed this totally and I would love for all of it to be true. Especially the one about Ivana, the behind the scenes power broker. I don't doubt that the eldest Trump hates his father, he apparently did as a child.

BH Last night was a terrible one for Rinna. That was the worst acting of her career and she couldn't keep her performance up for even 15 minutes. Anyone watching this episode could see she was lying - even without the flashbacks courtesy of Bravo which prove she was lying - she had all the tells of looking into the distance, fumbling her words and then backtracking all within minutes. I find it strange that Affairleen and Rinna thought it wise to comment about LVP being glad of Rinna's gossiping coming out - OF COURSE SHE WOULD BE! I was thrilled for LVP that Rinna was exposed this episode. It doesn't mean LVP is an angel, but it does mean Rinna is a liar. LVP described it perfectly - Rinna has rage and regret. She was so furious and tearful by the pool (as Doritos amusingly said "You're not going to end it all here are you?") but it's all her own doing. I really liked Erika this episode. The compassion she showed to Rinna was admirable and I loved her robot style dress. It could only work on her. Kyle is clearly exhausted from all the Kim talk - who could blame her? Eden is a nutcase who shouldn't be on TV. I enjoyed Eileen basically admitting she has horrible diarrhea on television. And she looked AMAZING in that white dress. Soap Opera Perfection. I'm liking Eileen a lot more this season. Doritos and PK seem to actually like each other. And Doritos relationship with her kids is endearing.

No Dame Joan as Alexis? No show worth watching.

Sophie is not to be messed with. She is much tougher than anyone gives her credit for. The eldest Trump child, Don Jr., has said that he didn't speak to his father for a year after he separated from Ivana. Then there is apparent consensus among the three eldest that Ivana raised them, Ivana's parents were instrumental in their childhoods (the oldest son speaks fluent Czech) and that their contact with Donald was limited. Once they were done university, Ivana has said she basically gave the children to Donald saying 'Here is the finished product' and that he built his relationships with them working together. The youngest, Eric Trump, seems the most like his mother - a gentler spirit than his two siblings. Ivana was a very strong woman for a very long time. In some ways I think she has crumbled a little bit as she approaches her 70th birthday. I don't think she has any fight left in her. She and her mother attended the inauguration and had front row centre seats, but had to move because Ivana's mother used a wheelchair. When Ivana heard that Marla Maples was attending an inauguration party she immediately left DC and flew back to Manhattan en route to Paris. I don't think she's got it in her to fight one more second.

I have to disagree, with the utmost respect. There is little issue with Trudeau speaking French in Quebec. The issue he had a month or two ago was at a town hall meeting where he was in a bilingual audience and a citizen asked a question about English language medical service access (she lives in a Francophone area) and Trudeau answered her back in French - it was a simple mistake and the controversy was short lived. Canada is a bilingual country. My French isn't great, but I'm glad the bilingualism is forced on us in school. The far right in Canada is fringe and not respectable. They hate Trudeau with a passion, but they generally hate every politician who isn't from Alberta. The good news is they're an old demographic, so they won't be with us for long. I'm happy with the press conference went. We are stuck with Trump so it's good to see him calm with the likes of Trudeau and Theresa May.

Sayonara Glenda, but I enjoyed her last little dig at Max, which she has called correctly. Glynis Barber has said she really enjoys playing Glenda. It's a great part for any actress, but Glynis melts into the character and you don't see much of the lovely woman married to Michael Brandon and friend to Joan Collins when she slithers about in Glenda's shoes and M&S sweater sets.

Neither do I. However, they aren't snide or rude. They're just normal teenagers who are enabled by their mother to chase whatever showbusiness aspirations they might have.

Real Housewives of Toronto trailer is up:

I agree, in part. LVP needs to CUT HER HAIR and take out any extensions (not sure if she has them). I'm not saying it needs to be drastically cut, but it needs to be lightened up in volume. Her makeup is heavy and she simply doesn't need it - she is a beautiful woman. Her clothing choices are all over the place. When LVP is dressed in a plain white shirt she looks drop dead beautiful. In her suits she looks great. Some of her gowns are wonderful. But then she will wear a really dolly dress style schmata and I just scream "Nooooooooo!" Recall how regal she looked in Dubai with her hair up and in that caftan? LVP has such potential. I want her to not do any more filler for a year, just to see how things go. She still looks good, but I think she looked better and more natural in season 1.

"It's a little odd to be baking this bread d*ck over an open fire." - Sophie Stanbury This season has been so great and funny. Caroline Fleming is a cooky oddball and she's redeemed herself very well this season. Juliet continues to be trolled by the producers. Adela was a brilliant addition this season, in addition to the upgrade for Sophie. It's been so enjoyable. I do fear this is the end given that Caroline Stanbury is Dubai bound and Marissa appears to have moved to California.