1 hour ago, Taoboi said:

RHOM

 

@Cheap21 @Cat and @kalbir where is ANDY and the CAMERA!!!!!!!!????

 

 

Sadly, Marcusa is no longer a HW on RHOM, so Andy can't ask him! But I sure hope Larsa talks about this and their ex-relationship on the show. HOWEVER! I speculate that  Larsa signed an NDA after they broke up, so that the Jordan family wouldn't have to worry about loose lips. And that will mean for another consecutive season, Larsa will deflect, deflect, deflect. I do hope the other women comment about the coke-snorting, although I suspect Marysol and Alexia will somewhat suspiciously clam up, too, lol.

On 8/6/2024 at 9:01 PM, j swift said:

Hot take: no reunions are fine with me.

We get after shows on YouTube, and the cast is interviewed multiple times throughout the season on WWHL.  Thus, we don't need to re-hash old issues.  And there's rarely a resolution or new information that wouldn't be put to better use within the next season. 

A recap episode where they re-edit the footage to funny music, show some outtakes, and get some additional interviews would suffice.  And it would lighten the mood.

Finally, and most importantly, they can't reference the reunions on the show, so we get those weird conversations like in RHoNJ when they keep talking about 'New York', but won't just say 'at the reunion'. 

I've got the polar opposite opinion. I love the reunions and cannot stand the cheapo After Shows which give everything away for free. They have eroded the power of a three-part reunion. Bravo cannot control the social media RH ecosystem and gossip blogs, but it can control this. It should can the After Shows and keep Reunions 'special.' I live for the tense build-up, the crazy dresses (hello, outfit watch) and the fact that issues from the season are ostensibly laid out on the table all in one go. It represents a kind of catharsis and closure to the season for the cast, and the audience. 

16 minutes ago, Cat said:

I live for the tense build-up, the crazy dresses (hello, outfit watch) and the fact that issues from the season are ostensibly laid out on the table all in one go. It represents a kind of catharsis and closure to the season for the cast, and the audience. 

I forgot to add to this earlier but since I'm still up after two days of defrosting my fridge, I would like to add it right now.

I am PROReunion for the same reasons above.

And RHOA S10 is the perfect example. Wig spent that whole season talking trash behind everyone's back as well as putting crap that people did not know about in her scenes. So the reunion was the perfect place for the cast to deal with it and hold her accountable. No reunion means she would have just lied all over the place. When confronted, she still lied, but we as an audience and they as the cast got got a catharsis of watching the whole cast give her what she deserved....a gang-up. And the audience gave closure to that sentence. And cherry on top was Wig putting her own nail in the coffin with her racism rant.

 

Toxic though it was...NJ...given they had a bombshell on their finale and fans online going back over the timeline of everything which sounds like it would have EXPOSED Marge...could have benefited from a reunion for closure.

 

The only problem with reunions now is that some Production *cough*andAndy*cough* be playing favorites and doing things to stop said closure. 

 

Honorable mentions...RHOP S5, NY S10, all Miami reunions to date. 

 

ALSO...look at all the seasons (and shows like some of the more dramatic seasons of BELOW DECK as well as the Eboni season of NY) feel incomplete without their reunions. So very much needed.

 

They are not called the Super Bowl for Housewives fans for nothing.

Edited August 8, 20241 yr by Taoboi

3 hours ago, Taoboi said:

I forgot to add to this earlier but since I'm still up after two days of defrosting my fridge, I would like to add it right now.

I am PROReunion for the same reasons above.

And RHOA S10 is the perfect example. Wig spent that whole season talking trash behind everyone's back as well as putting crap that people did not know about in her scenes. So the reunion was the perfect place for the cast to deal with it and hold her accountable. No reunion means she would have just lied all over the place. When confronted, she still lied, but we as an audience and they as the cast got got a catharsis of watching the whole cast give her what she deserved....a gang-up. And the audience gave closure to that sentence. And cherry on top was Wig putting her own nail in the coffin with her racism rant.

 

Toxic though it was...NJ...given they had a bombshell on their finale and fans online going back over the timeline of everything which sounds like it would have EXPOSED Marge...could have benefited from a reunion for closure.

 

The only problem with reunions now is that some Production *cough*andAndy*cough* be playing favorites and doing things to stop said closure. 

 

Honorable mentions...RHOP S5, NY S10, all Miami reunions to date. 

 

ALSO...look at all the seasons (and shows like some of the more dramatic seasons of BELOW DECK as well as the Eboni season of NY) feel incomplete without their reunions. So very much needed.

 

They are not called the Super Bowl for Housewives fans for nothing.

Exactly so. S10 RHOA would have been nothing without a Reunion reckoning which was MANY years overdue. It finally made Kim Z accountable. One could argue that RHOA S9 reunion did also, regarding Kandi and Phaedra. "THE LIES, THE LIES!" In fact, RHOA is often (though not always) good at channeling a better reunion to save a poor season.

Reunion is the Superbowl, it is the build-up, and the finale is the bridge into such an event. Problems are rarely solved meaningfully in the finale, but they have potential to be dealt with at Reunion.

And yes Andy plays favorites all the time, but he's pumped to be doing Reunion. They are a feather in his cap. 

Taking a more recent example, can you imagine if SLC had decided to forego reunion after that barnstorming finale? Reunion brought all the cast together for the first time since Bermuda to hash it out. The fact that SLC had, mostly successfully, hidden the season's big reveal over the course of filming meant that Reunion was more important than ever, and the live viewing figures surged as a result.

@Taoboi Oh snap, Marcus Jordan indulging?

57 minutes ago, kalbir said:

@Taoboi Oh snap, Marcus Jordan indulging?

And you KNOW my girl is going to bring it up next season. 

6 hours ago, Cat said:

I've got the polar opposite opinion. I love the reunions and cannot stand the cheapo After Shows which give everything away for free. They have eroded the power of a three-part reunion. Bravo cannot control the social media RH ecosystem and gossip blogs, but it can control this. It should can the After Shows and keep Reunions 'special.' I live for the tense build-up, the crazy dresses (hello, outfit watch) and the fact that issues from the season are ostensibly laid out on the table all in one go. It represents a kind of catharsis and closure to the season for the cast, and the audience. 

Agreed. I have no interest in chasing down random internet interviews and whatnot. Call me old-school, but I prefer the "watercooler" ways of having one show that airs on television that can be dished about afterwards. 

@Taoboi @Soaplovers @NothinButAttitude Dubai reunion is finally -- finally! -- filming.

Seating chart:

I would have done it:

Taleen -- Ayan -- Stanbury -- ANDY -- Brooks -- Sara -- Lesa. I said what I said!

1 hour ago, NothinButAttitude said:

And you KNOW my girl is going to bring it up next season. 

YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!

14 hours ago, Cat said:

Sadly, Marcusa is no longer a HW on RHOM, so Andy can't ask him! But I sure hope Larsa talks about this and their ex-relationship on the show. HOWEVER! I speculate that  Larsa signed an NDA after they broke up, so that the Jordan family wouldn't have to worry about loose lips. And that will mean for another consecutive season, Larsa will deflect, deflect, deflect. I do hope the other women comment about the coke-snorting, although I suspect Marysol and Alexia will somewhat suspiciously clam up, too, lol.

Now that I've gotten sleep and one job out of the way lol. Well like @NothinButAttitude said anyone is going to bring it up...I bet on Adriana. 

 

8 hours ago, kalbir said:

@Taoboi Oh snap, Marcus Jordan indulging?

I first i ignored it, but it seems like it has gotten all kinds of traction. And so soon after his Larsa breakup reveal, too. smh.

 

6 hours ago, Cat said:

@Taoboi @Soaplovers @NothinButAttitude Dubai reunion is finally -- finally! -- filming.

Seating chart:

I would have done it:

Taleen -- Ayan -- Stanbury -- ANDY -- Brooks -- Sara -- Lesa. I said what I said!

I like the chart because like I've said all season...while dynamics have shifted...the couches do match who has really been around who for the most part. And I'm all for the Brooks/Sara duo (and Lesa makes 3). And it does seem Ayan is with the other two per Tuesday's WWHL. 

 

10 hours ago, Cat said:

Exactly so. S10 RHOA would have been nothing without a Reunion reckoning which was MANY years overdue. It finally made Kim Z accountable. One could argue that RHOA S9 reunion did also, regarding Kandi and Phaedra. "THE LIES, THE LIES!" In fact, RHOA is often (though not always) good at channeling a better reunion to save a poor season.

Reunion is the Superbowl, it is the build-up, and the finale is the bridge into such an event. Problems are rarely solved meaningfully in the finale, but they have potential to be dealt with at Reunion.

And yes Andy plays favorites all the time, but he's pumped to be doing Reunion. They are a feather in his cap. 

Taking a more recent example, can you imagine if SLC had decided to forego reunion after that barnstorming finale? Reunion brought all the cast together for the first time since Bermuda to hash it out. The fact that SLC had, mostly successfully, hidden the season's big reveal over the course of filming meant that Reunion was more important than ever, and the live viewing figures surged as a result.

I knew I forgot some good reunions re: RHOA S9 and the recent SLC reunion. Tbf Kandi v Shady Phae Phae was also building up from tail end of S7 to S9 as well. And RHOA for sure can take a meh season and usually give a great reunion. And the first to give an awesome online reunion. 

 

And that reminds me...reunions do too be referenced on the shows. Even if it's the generic 'the last time I saw them...' usually with a cued flashback to the reunion. 

I thought Lesa earned her first seat. Now Ayan... meh. She earned 2nd at best. But I guess b/c their friendship breakup was the biggest selling point, it makes sense. Honestly, I just hope Lesa is wary of Ayan going forward. I am sure they made amends at the reunion; however, I would never fully trust her again if I were Lesa. 

Never in my life did I ever think RHOC would be thebest  show of the franchise but she is that girl. That dinner party was EVERYTHING and much better than what RHONJ gave. This is reminding me of RHOSLC last season where every episode was great

Vicki needs to be a Friend. She adds so much and  is a familar face that fits in

Tamra is a !@#$%^&*]. I like her and find her enjoyable but the way she is going at Shannon  who was her friend is disgusting. She is acting like Rinna and thats not a compliment

Alexis looks so stupid but she makes for a good villian

Katie...I like her but she's dying on the wrong hill. Who cares if Heather called paps on herself? Thats such an LA thing to do and they are blowing this up to be a big deal

I love Jen's energy. She's a calming, yet interesting presence

I cant wait to see Emily have a downfall. She is feeling herself too mcuh and needs to get knocked down a peg or two

And this is why Jen said she may be broke but she wont look broke unlike Gina. Girl where is your stylist? She looks like she got this at Ross Dress 4 Less and that wig from Party City

Edited August 9, 20241 yr by Cheap21

NJ

The 'Off the Rails' finale rewatch episode was yet another dud. Nothing was resolved and nothing new was discussed.

Teresa remains the Missing Link between the Neanderthals and Mankind. She is too stupid to function and her obsession with Margaret will never end. It really is time to give her a spinoff so her fans can enjoy whatever it is she does...the show cannot move on with her remaining a cast member.

Time to reboot and recast the whole thing. 

10 hours ago, DaytimeFan said:

NJ

The 'Off the Rails' finale rewatch episode was yet another dud. Nothing was resolved and nothing new was discussed.

Teresa remains the Missing Link between the Neanderthals and Mankind. She is too stupid to function and her obsession with Margaret will never end. It really is time to give her a spinoff so her fans can enjoy whatever it is she does...the show cannot move on with her remaining a cast member.

Time to reboot and recast the whole thing. 

Watching this mess and seeing the divided seating, I would be happy if they finally cut their OG along with her sloppy sidekick Jenn Aydin, drop jittery Jackie altogether, and focus on the other table. (Switzerland Dolores can stay too). After all these years, I find myself being Team Melissa even though I side-eye how she joined the show in the first place, but Teresa is just a empty headed monster whom I've grown tired of seeing. 

But Bravo/Andy refuses to part ways with Teresa, so we'll never get that. It's sad that this particular franchise imploded like this, but Bravo has no one to blame but themselves. The fact they thought this cast could crank out another season shows how shortsighted they are. 

NY

 

Looks like NuNY trailer drops tomorrow and maybe staying on Sept 1th

 

ETA: My bad...October 1st it seems.

Edited August 13, 20241 yr by Taoboi

Jersey:

For whatever reason, the producers have always seemed unwilling to do cast changes even when things get boring, stale, or downright toxic.  

Dubai:

From what I'm hearing.. Aylan thinks she and her 'team' (Stanbury/Taleen) won the reunion.. while Lesa was delusional thinking she was best dressed.  Lesa's hubby is a saint being married to her.

OC:

While season 18 is a strong season, I do see the same element that has hurt Jersey brewing on this show.  Tamra is too evil and I think she needs to exit after this season.. and she can take Gina with her.

NY:

Brynn, acting quite the ditz on WWHL, did state that Jenna/Erin were the MVP's of season 2... and I'm hoping that means Jenna is finally playing with the other cast members instead of pulling that whole 'oh I'm so shy and awkward' persona last season.  I still hate that abusive Ubah was allowed to come back when she should be kicked off the show.