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@Cat  @DaytimeFan Total agreement in both your assessments of Potomac.  I loved that Karen and Ashley did not falter with stance that two wrongs don't make it right, no matter which party they like more than the other. The same cannot be said for triflin' Robyn. 

Good grief, she had the audacity to say Karen was in the best position to diffuse the situation, as she literally sit back with a grin across her face like a sow enjoying a mud bath, her camera rolling while shouting accusatory remarks at Wendy. Yeah, cuz *that* will help diffuse the situation. Meanwhile, I hope Juan enjoyed the footage of her caressing the hot shirtless dude on the beach like a sow in heat  [Side note: Sow is my word of the day]. 

I loved the Karen/Ashley/Candiace dynamic of sticking up for what's right and not choosing sides. Mia has caused the unthinkable -- she's making me like Candiace again while softening up to Wendy. 

LOL at Charrisse on the beach. I literally commented on the same moment to hubby... "she always looks so stank and sloppy." She looks perpetually uncomfortable. And last week's champagne bar business proposal.... lawd!!!  I'll give her credit for taking up being Mia's "personal assistant" or whatever and texting Ashley/Candiace that they can still stay at the house. 

I'm not even going to bother focusing on Mia. She makes no rational sense and she's doing it all for the cameras. Chuck her to the curb. 

 

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Hilarious! I saw that last night. It is kind of a head scratcher that she gets an official "friend of" status; she's lucky she's actual friends with the OG's (The GEB's) in real life to squeeze into this title. Maybe perhaps something will actually happen between her vs. The Grande Dame down the line...? 

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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! EVERYBODY...LADIES AND GENTLEMEN...ANGIE K JUST DRAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGED JEN OVER THE HILL AND THROUGH THE WOODS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

So The San Diego trip began tonight. And given the mid-season trailer, I was expecting the takedown of Heather to start tonight. What I WAS NOT expecting...was everyone beginning to turn on Jen...the newbies leading the charge. Production with their edits. People in their confessionals. People were coming for Jen. FINALLY!!! I guess better late than never since it was to be expected last season. I was shocked, but it was fun to watch. Jen vs Danna. Jen vs Angie K. The gears turning for the other girls (wow. Little Girl for once being first rather than behind) as Angie K gathered Jen ALL...THE...WAY...TOGETHER. And it looks like next week will be more of the same as Fabulous Ice and Heather join in on the coming gang-up.

 

That said...I'm sorry. The house those girls are staying in. I could not place the location. That can't be La Jolla (the rich section of San Diego). Perhaps Poway. In any case...Mia's Miami house on POTOMAC did better. Talk about low budget.

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JEN. On one hand, Production doing that montage of what Jen has gone through since the FBI descended on the van last season was a thing of beauty. On the other hand, is it Production just foreshadowing what's to come by reminding the audience how Jen is. In any case, Jen tried her best to control the narrative by painting herself innocent at the start of the episode (her with the face without makeup) only for her to shoot herself in the foot. She underestimated Angie K, and it showed. And NONE of her techniques (yelling, crying, playing it off, etc) worked on her. She was better off having Angie K as a friend. Because Angie K dropped so much tea on her and gave her lesson in how she should treat her friends. The highlight of the whole episode was THE READ. And Angie K did it flawlessly, no nonsense, AND looked good doing it. She left Jen a hot sobbing mess...ESPECIALLY after she called her a bitca. NO APOLOGY, EITHER. Suck it up. Meanwhile, Danna also handled her by sticking to her guns and ignoring her in a OC Season 9 Lizzie observer kinda way.  

 

HEATHER. Look at Heather continuing to set up that Betrayed Friend narrative. She's already friends with Danna. And this episode she was hanging with her (knowing Jen is mad at her) and Angie H (not gone yet, but NOT invited to San Diego, either). And then talked about how she was 'barely' invited on this trip. Why barely? Up until now Angie H issues aside, Jen was still seeing Heather as the BFF. Just...narrative. 

 

LISA. Was pretty minimum this week other than getting tea spilled on her by Angie K. Perhaps she pot stirred a little. And I expected she might have brought up what Angie K said about Coach Shah's party to start drama between her and Jen so I was surprised when Angie K brought it up instead when Jen came for her when Angie K did not send for her. She just had to stand around and be...Fabulous Ice. And I was here for it.

 

MEREDITH. Was minimum, too, but was more important than Lisa this week. I loved her attempt to try to be the fun friend a la what Jen has been for Heather so far this season. And I loved her playing (as best she could) Peacemaker between Danna and Jen. 

 

LITTLE GIRL. She was actually given some Kenya Moore style shade this week and I was shocked at it. She was hardcore coming for Jen in the Confessionals and her upcoming trial. Hades must have frozen over for me to say that. Other than that, she WAS pot-stirring between Angie K and Jen. It was sad that Jen fell for the bait while Angie K tried to be above it even after getting a drink dropped on her head by Jen.

 

That said...when Angie K got into it...WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.

 

I would say watch the episode just to see Angie K read Jen all the way down. And she's still dragging Jen online as I talk. She is proving how no nonsense she is. And all of this drama...over room assignments per usual. How...HOUSEWIVES. lol.

 

I felt SLC was turning a corner and FINALLY that its momentum for this season. This episode...it really did get going. Can't wait for next week with Fabulous Ice vs Jen, more of Angie K vs Jen, and Heather vs Jen.

 

 

 

 

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I agree, this episode was good and is setting us up for more juiciness to come.

Because I gotta say, overall this season has been very hit or miss, episode by episode. We had that one episode when it was still just the 5 castmembers, where we all admitted fatigue/concern over this smaller cast, only to randomly have an influx of new supporting characters in the next episode. 

Producers did a piss poor job of introducing the new "friends-of" characters. As Real Housewives are modern day soap operas, you must live by the golden rules of soaps - slowly introduce new characters through existing characters.  For me, when we suddenly had random drama with the brand new supporting roles, it was kind of a "Who cares?" for me. We had no intro for Danna, no intro for Angie K, and the overnight drama with Angie H's hubby doing the fake Instagram accounts to troll Jen reeked of some half-baked, slapped-together Simon van Kempen playbook of mean tweets to fellow castmembers. It all fell flat for me. 

Add to that, the half-assed choir storyline. Exactly who/what is this newfound choir affiliated with? Where/when will they actually sing? So you have castmates coming in as singers, judges, and Ryan Seacrest wannabes, you had Whitney and thirsty Angie H looking like a sloppy circus act, and you have a hodge-podge choir group that ranges from confused retirees to post-pubescent fanbois looking out of place. 

So suffice it to say, this San Diego trip (yet another lowkey domestic adventure, tee-hee to Whitney's accurate shade) finally turned a corner for me in generating drama that is actually worth investing in. 

 

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It's so weird seeing literally nobody even mention Mia's violence in this trailer. Like it never happened.

But my god, the second half of this season is going to be All Karen, and she is not letting Robn f*ck around anymore, that's for damn sure. I LOVE IT!

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Magali was a great HW her one season on Cheshire, and I'm glad she's back, promoting, I guess, her home city of Amsterdam, which is a beautiful town.

The cast looks a great multicultural mix, but it is missing one crucial HBIC -- and that is Yolanda van den Herik Hadid Foster back-to-Hadid ! What I would give to have Magali and snooty Yolo on the same show together.

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I look for ways to be ready, but not comfortable. Ready to take the first step. Or if not ready, than at least willing.    This is you second production with STC, why did you want to return? That's easy. Michael Kahn and his staff produce great work. Doing Sweet Bird of Youth with Michael was a pure joy from beginning to end. I had loved Michael as an acting teacher at Juilliard and I loved him as a director. Also, there are very few places where one can do great classical roles. The Shakespeare Theatre is one of them and I hope to keep coming back. Why were you interested in playing Teodoro? I have never done a Lope de Vega play, though I had seen some of his other works while studying in Spain. This was a play I knew nothing about. I was drawn to it because it was funny, sexy, incredibly human in the see saw passions of the characters, and, of course, the language. I think the translation is brilliant and I hope we do it justice. As for Teodoro, we need to get to know each other better before I can talk much about him.   This is your first production with Jonathan Munby. What intrigued you about his work? In all honesty, I knew nothing of his work before I was called about this project. But after speaking with him for only a few minutes, I was certain that I wanted to work with him. He was able to articulate his vision for the play with such clarity. He has a long list of great work in England, my second home, and I'm grateful that he was willing to take a risk with me without having seen any of my work. We are lucky to have him. Most influential person in your theatre career? I stand on a lot of shoulders when I do my work, but I suppose the most influential person in my career, as well as my life, is Elizabeth, my wife. Any work of art, at least to me, is a work of the heart. She has mine and therefore has a presence in all I do. Michelle Hurd: Most recent role? I most recently played Laurel in Gossip Girl. It was fun for me as I often play cops and lawyers and doctors and this time I had the opportunity to play a mean fashionista ... and wear cute outfits and heels. Favorite role? This is always a hard question. I sure enjoyed the entire experience of playing Jessie Brewster in The Violet Hour. It was great working with Richard Greenberg and actors Mario Cantone and Hamish Linklater—great, generous guys. But I feel very at home on a set or onstage so it's hard to narrow it down. Pre-performance rituals? I'm old school. I like to do some kind of relaxation exercise and a vocal warm up. This is your first production with STC, why were you interested in working here? I have always heard wonderful things about STC.  It is a highly respected place and the space is beautiful. I want to work with talented, motivated, interesting people that inspire and I've found them here at STC and in Jonathan. Why were you interested in playing Diana? What's not of interest with Diana? She's an incredibly complex, exciting character. There is a lot on her shoulders in the construction of the play—that responsibility is scary and a welcome challenge. I've always been attracted to high text and period plays, but seldom have the opportunity to exercise that. I'm looking forward to it. This is your first production with Jonathan Munby. What intrigued you about his work? The man himself. He is one of the major reasons that I wanted to do this play. As soon as I met him, I felt an instant collaborative energy, respect and a desire to do better. That makes for a fulfilling process. Who was the most influential person in your theatre career? My parents. They met onstage in a play. I grew up watching my Dad on Broadway, in films. My sisters act, dance, even choreograph stage combat. Truly, theater is like the sixth member of our family. The arts have always been part of our lives, our livelihoods. I know nothing else. I even met my husband onstage. Circular, isn't it?     12/23/2008   https://newsroom.nmsu.edu/headlines-by-college/-star-trek--actress-michelle-hurd-to-be-honored-at-2025-las-cruces-international-film-festival/s/db653a05-d965-4bfd-864d-9cd45e775f95     INQUISITIVE REPORTER                                                                              FRANCISCO DE CUN           Also Credited As   Tru Cisco   GENERAL HOSPITAL        Reporter    April 2025 and BURIED IN THE BACKYARD    Donald Schultz - Todd's Dad JAY SHETTY      Various     2021 THE FORBIDDEN LOVE     Playboy     2023 SPOILED BY MY VAMPIRE UNCLE   James Davenport    2025 movies UNDER      Detective Richards NO COUNTRY CLUB FOR OLD MEN    Oliver Rivera    2017 HAND DRAWN     Adult Frank     2018 DANCE AND DEAL      Sean    2018 HANK      Leo     2019 CARNAL     Marco/Miguel   2019 ESCAPE HALLOWEEN      Husband    2019 WHEN WOMEN RULE THE WORLD    Michael Bray    2020 GRANDPA'S LONG MARCH      Businessman    2020 A DRINK TO PUERTO RICO    Francisco     2021 SAVING PARADISE  Wall Street Executive    2021 PICKPOCKET     Syndicate eader    2021 MY ESCORT BEST FRIEND    Francisco the Bouncer   2021 FUTURE DICTATOR   Professor; General Magnus   2022 VIDE NOIR    Jazz Club Skygazer     2022 RED SCORPION    Sam Jones     2022 THE LIZARD AND THE CROW      Crow    2022 INNER DEMONS     Dario    2023 DERANGED   Colonel Gillis    2023 THE RISK RULE    Diner    2024 IRRESISTIBLE LOVE WITH MY BROTHER-IN-LAW      Thomas O'Halloran    2025 Upcoming SKINNY DIPPING   Sr. Thompson    TBA    Post Production THE SERENADE CHARADE       TBA      Completed HIDDEN LIVES      Cafe Manager     TBA    Post Production A PRIVATE INVESTIGATION    Nolan Tripp     TBA    In Production ROSABELLE, BELIEVE      Erik    TBA    Completed MARK MY LOVE      Robert      TBA    Post Production Music Videos LATRICE ROYALE: HERE'S TO LIFE     Drummer    2016 PRICE: AMISTAD     Prosecutor    2021 THEATER BEIRUT       2017      Torch      REASONS TO BE PRETTY    2017   Greg A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE    2024  Stanley Kowalski      Band Member -- RUN RUN RUN    Drummer (Alternative Rock Band)     Tony Shalhoub     pg.     401    Also credited as Tony Diaz         10/9/1953 - Present SEARCH FOR TOMORROW    Customs Guard     October 1985 House Jameson    pg. 65 THE GUIDING LIGHT     Unknown Role    1958                  
    • She acted like she wanted to f him. I’m like girl he gay and married to your best friends son. Sit your hot coochie down!
    • I view the Duprees as being very insecure and paranoid about losing their status so they proclaim 'I'm a Dupree' just as much for themselves as their enemies.  I swear Nicole is the Marilyn Munster of the Duprees. And the lack of in-law interactions on the show has always baffled me.  When my parents were alive and we would visit family... my mom had close ties with both of her sister in laws (i.e. she and two other women were all married to brothers) and my dad got along well with his brother in law (Both of them were married to sisters).    So I'm glad that we're starting to get some in law interactions because those relationships are just as valuable as the ones amongst the actual family members.  Jacob/Smitty/Bill/Ted should all have some history/interactions with one another... though I admit I wish there was a hetero Dupree male because than we could have a daughter/sister in law that might not gel/get along with the other Dupree women and is closer to the Dupree men/male in laws.
    • Last I saw she was teaching acting (?) at a college, but that was probably ten-twenty years ago.  She and Michael Levin had immense chemistry. This is one time where all the stuff about what was in character didn't matter to me - pairing them up just seemed like a no-brainer to me. The Joe pairing sapped Siobhan's spirit, and while I liked Rose/Jack, it was clear someone at the show did not.
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