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[Taoboi]

Hehe. I bowed out of this past season...outside of Part 1 of the Reunion. This is good tea for me.

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But I agree that he was slowly stepping back from Dorit for a while even before last season.

 

Exactly. I guess it IS who you know.

 

 

 

[Cat]

None of this is a surprise. The rumors in the US and UK indicate a separate marriage for some time. PK basically spent most of 2020 in London while she was in LA with the kids. He loves the night-life, casinos, bars, booze, wheeling-and-dealing, and especially gambling. I don't think Dorit enjoys the precarity of a life one step ahead of creditors, whoever runs Vegas these days, or the IRS. I had a feeling the Marriage Breakup SL was actually meant to be hers last season, until Kyle said "Hold my beer."

So now Dorit can discuss it this season. The only problem is, Dorit lies like she breathes. Even I believe elements of Kyle's story about her marriage. I rarely believe something Dorit says, unless Jagger and Phoenix say it first.

Edited May 10, 2024 by Cat

[DaytimeFan]

NJ

A good follow up to last week's premiere. Unlike the last season of Potomac, which was a total flop bar the last episode, there is a simmering tension on NJ that is going to sustain this season and make it feel exciting.

Production exaggerated when they said that Teresa and Melissa were not going to film together - we're two episodes in a row where they are at the same event. They simply don't interact and that's fine by me.

Teresa: those lips are poorly injected and have lost any hint of natural shape.  Her discussion with Jenn Fessler at the end of the episode is understandable, given she's trying to figure out what 'the plan' against her was for the reunion. Unfortunately, whenever Teresa has to think, it's going to be difficult. 

Jenn Aydin: nice to see some of her kids, including the iconic Olivia. Not surprised that Bill is not appearing. I think he has stepped back from the show and the exposure. I liked seeing her friendly with Marge.

Marge: enjoyed seeing her friendly with Jenn Aydin. Enjoyed seeing her with the Gorgas at their Shore house. They have always gotten along nicely. 

Danielle: nice event for her husband and it's nice to see her getting along with Rachel. They are wise to align with each other. 

Rachel: I like that she could move on and be friends with Danielle. Seeing Jenn Fessler ditch her for colluding with Teresa, you could see the wheels turning that she's been suckered.

Jenn Fessler: beautiful plastic surgery and Ozempic work. But she's a snake and as fair weather a friend as there is. She jumped to spill information to Teresa faster than I've ever seen another housewife change sides. Not admirable. She wants a full time spot on this show so badly. The thirst is real with this one. 

Delores: virtually nothing from her this season aside from the scene where she discussed the importance of being financially independent (true!).

Melissa: she has a lovely family. They all seem to really like each other and have fun. The moment where her gay cousin acknowledged how Joe Gorga embraced him and his fiancé was really nice.  It's a reminder Joe has his sweet and gentle side. But ouch was she bothered by Teresa's presence at the party. As Camille Donnatacce Grammer Meyer would say: you lose, [Melissa].

 

 

 

[NothinButAttitude]

Why is anyone on that cast shocked about Jenn Fessler? Jenn was friends with Siggy before she moved to being friends with Marge. We all know she did that b/c Marge has some power over production in recent years. Now, Jenn is hitching her wagon to Tre after seasons of not being made full-time. She knows what she is doing--hoping onto team Tre to get that full-time spot. Nothing wrong with that. And I am pretty sure Tre/Jenn A. know what she is doing too. That's why MeLiar and Granny Marge shouldn't be too mad. They wanted to weaponize Jenn F. but to no avail. 

I am ready for Jackie to come into play b/c Jackie knows where all the bodies lie. And unlike Tre, Jackie surpasses them in intelligence and can control her emotions. They should fear her and Jenn F. Together, those two could outmaneuver Marge/Rachel/MeHo. 

[Cheap21]

According to TVdeets, this is our S14 RHOBH cast

 

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[DaytimeFan]

Could be the makings of an amazing season if things pop off.

@Cat do you remember Amanda de Cadenet? She was a UK tabloid figure for a time and hosted some breakfast TV shows for a while.

Seeing Eva La Rue - St. Maria of Wildwind, tending to the sick in her push up bra - is fun, though I hope she's ready for Vyle. 

[Taoboi]

Not Eva pulling a Eileen Davidson!!!!!!!!!!!!! Especially since she's recurring on GH right now.

 

That could work in GH's favor!!!

 

 

[Soaplovers]

Hopefully Eva is more interesting then Eileen was.. if this rumor is true.

[Taoboi]

RHOP

 

Ooh??? Not Gizelle being the target without Robyn Juan's Roommate to save her...

 

 

[Cat]

I do know who Amanda de Cadenet is: a wild child It Girl who hosted a Friday night show called The Word in the mid-90s. Years before that, though, we apparently went to the same elementary school. And I've met her brother -- an LA artist who moved back to London. He's a good guy.

Amanda reminded me (looks-wise) of a young Caroline Stanbury back in the day, and I bet they (and Caprice) knew each other in the 90s. She moved with John Taylor of Duran Duran fame to LA; he later married the founder of the brand Juicy Couture. ADC is still active in LA social circles where she has calmed down, gotten sober, and become a bit new-agey. I hope she still has some bite in her when it comes to Kyle.

Eva LaRue is a firecracker, and still close with Kelly Ripa and Sarah Michelle Gellar from her AMC days. I think she'd be a great addition to BH. Eat your heart out, Rinna!

Edited May 14, 2024 by Cat

[Taoboi]

NY

 

I've continuing my binge of nuNY. I've made it to Erin's anniversary party and its aftermath.

 

Can I just say that so far...I like all the husbands. I see why Erin and her man are constantly having babies...lol. He just seems like that strong silent type that is a gentleman in public, but behind closed doors WOOF!!! lol. Jessel's man seems like an adorable geek and not ugly by any means. And Sai's man totally matches her energy and at the same time blends in so well with her personality. I see why they are together. 

 

I find the group as a group very fascinating to watch. See how they were acting at the anniversary party. Partly like friends. Partly kinda rude friends. lol. And Sai with the food. And then they had that little event thing where it did feel like a gang-up on Erin which is funny since Erin came in there loaded to bear. While I understand where Erin was coming from...GURLLL, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? Sai had already established herself as a no-nonsense woman so it did not surprise me at all that she gathered Erin with the quickness.

So Erin tried to make it about Brynn. And Brynn didn't back down, either. And I saw both sides of that argument. Because in a way...Brynn for all of her Brooke Davis by way of Rachel persona...should have known that joke or not...her taunting with Erin's husband was in poor taste. On the other hand, Erin should have known...especially since everyone else at the table knew...that's how Brynn always is. So it can't be taken that seriously. So, why, did you take it seriously, Erin? Some hidden insecurity or just her way of starting a feud to be relevant on the show? Hmmm.

 

And it seems I'm at the midpoint of the season judging from the promo. So where are the ladies standing?

 

UBAH. I hate to say it, but it feels like she has just vanished. This last episode...she was there in Gizelle Bryant's phone.

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 Just...wow.

 

JENNA. Still giving me icon. Sorry, not sorry. lol. If there's anything I'm noticing, it's that she is a sniper from the side kind of Housewife. And no one seems to have clocked that. YET. I am still not understand why the other girls are pressed with her about her social life. Also yet. Because she actually has been a housewife so far to the audience. She is showing her life. She is mixing it up a little bit. She has family to film with, too...if not as much as the others. And it seems clear, she is just...shy. And she's explained why she's shy. It just feels like they want her to open up sooner than she feels comfortable doing. And I can't say I like that. 

 

ERIN. Well, I can't say she doesn't give us the good, the bad, and the ugly so far. Like Jenna, I feel she's showing her life as well. Her and Sai definitely do come across as friends...and all the things that come along with it. And I liked her sit-down with Jessel so she has someone to mix it up with. But post-sit-down, it's clear she saw Jessel isn't an easy target so she was going to have to go at someone else. Unfortunately for her, most of the cast ARE NEW YORKERS. You might think you are a bull, but so is half of the cast. Her storm-out after Sai gathered her and Brynn really paid her dust and no one else really had her back outside of Jenna was hilarious. Meanwhile...I loved her anniversary party.

 

JESSEL. She is sloooowwly coming out of her own shell. Her marriage is definitely not what it seems. But...it makes sense to me. I cannot believe to tell you how many couples...married or not...who go through fertility issues or intimacy issues after kids...so it's difficult for them to rediscover how they were before. It's why it was a sore spot for Jessel with Jenna's gift. They still have a long way to go I suspect. And the girls are not helping. In fact, I would think they would be more sympathetic...whether Jessel is being a princess or not.

 

SAI. I admit. At my former hotel job, we were known to get the heads-up when an incoming influencer was coming in. I took it with a grain of salt...though the few I've met were good folk. So it was nice to see behind the curtain with Sai. And what it takes to be one. She definitely appears self-made and takes it seriously. And that I can respect. Her family life fits her well. And regardless of her tough exterior, it does seem she has a heart. BUT...she IS NOT a pushover. Could she use a little more...hmm tact? YES. lol. Cuz her and food...lmao. She does not play. But she also ain't going to be a scapegoat for Erin's insecurities so I enjoyed her gathering Erin...friend or not.

 

BRYNN. They could never make me hate you...LOL. Team Brynn in her fight with Erin though I do understand Erin's side. I was like the rest of the girls. It seems like this flirty persona she has on screen is the same off so Eric should not have taken it seriously. Her husband didn't. That said...I hope it doesn't mean that when Brynn needs to be accountable for something more...serious...she can own it. Time will tell.

 

 

 

[Liberty City]

 

[NothinButAttitude]

Good. Time to get the cameras rolling. I have missed my peaches more than anything.

[Gray Bunny]

Oh wow! Cynthia returns as a friend and Shamea gets an official upgrade. And there I thought they'd throw Sheree another bone collector and bring her back so we'd have more familiar faces on this soft reboot. 

[Liberty City]

They really said, "Fück the 'soft' and just reboot."