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And not a moment too soon! I will miss my Dr. Nicole, though. 

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On Sunday, there was discussion on this thread of a possible 'pause period' in the RH schedule. Last year we had April and most of May a RH-free zone and, as much as I b!tch about these shows, RH Lent gave me acute withdrawal. I was watching The Valley, for God's sake. When RHODubai started, I fell upon it like it was the chocolate Easter bunny!

This year, we no longer have Dubai (unfair IMO), nor NJ (fair), and RHONY is figuring itself out (and hopefully saying bye-bye to the EP), so I was concerned we'd be 3 months' away from any new RH show. I cannot wait for the Miami trailer to drop.

In other news, SLC is already back from the cast trip in Australia (!!!), Bronwyn is still on the show and still in the drama, and I can't wait for the new season to start as well.

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Yep, thankfully I don't think we'll have a completely RH-free zone this year, but we won't have multiples going on at the same time like we've had.  We'll have Miami starting in June, with Atlanta still running and closing out mid-summer.  I'm guessing OC will be next, starting late summer (August?), and then Potomac starting fall (Sept/Oct?), and then SLC in winter (Nov?).  Hopefully by then, they'll have NJ and NYC figured out and filming.

IMO - The Valley turned out to be a goldmine and one of the best shows on Bravo last year.  This new season that just started seems to be just as good, if not better!  I'm so excited for it.

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The Valley was pretty soapy, I must say. The vibe gave me The Hills, but with millennials. Your recommendation is making me want to check out S2.

Yes, it's a shame we won't have a two-RH tag-team. I feel like there is strength in numbers. ATL and MIA will be holding up the fort for June at least. 

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I haven't watched the show in a season or two, but I had some thoughts on the Garcelle departure situation.

- Ericka stating that Garcelle doesn't share her life on the show made me laugh considering Kyle and Ericka have both been guilty of not sharing any details and becoming almost mafia like when anyone broaches the subject of their personal lives.

- Garcelle's first season on the show was basically her sharing her life and not being around the group quite as much.  In fact, some of the women made it a point to paint Garcelle as being stand offish and not wanting to associate with the other women.. so Garcelle course corrected in the follow up season.

- Garcelle became a target starting with her 2nd season on the show when she rightfully raked Rinna over the coals for how she threw Denise under the bus.  What was telling was when Garcelle asked how she could be sure Rinna wouldn't pull the same thing on her like she pulled on Denise.. and Rinna said 'I'm better friends with you'.  Garcelle knew to be on her guard after that conversation, especially when Rinna admitted she isn't trustworthy.

- I think the dragging Roz did to both Garcelle and Sutton put Garcelle in a bad headspace.. and when Sutton seemed willing to go back for more abuse from the other women.. she basically was over the whole reunion and walked out as quickly as she could once the toast was completed.

- If Tilly is smart, she doesn't come back for another season in a friend of nor housewife role... because she might have a Rinna pulled on her by Sutton.. or she could pull a Rinna on Sutton.

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I agree with all of this, and sadly the ladies couldn't see or understand that when Garcelle started feeling a certain way during the reunion.  Garcelle was just fed up and done and I don't blame her.  It sucks.

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I got some RHOSLC  tea! Meredith allegedly go suspended fo getting into a physical fight with Brittani and thats why she got a snowflake. Basically they gave her the Keairna treatment. Allegedly she also went on a nasty tirade against the entire cast. Stay tuned as Im sure the blogs will be picking this up soon

 

 

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That is some JUICY tea. And it is also want Britani wanted.

 

And lest we forget, Britani got into it twice with the whole cast. One where she cried her way ot of it and the other one she held her own. 

 

And also...Jared IS filming with the husbands.

 

She's winning.

 

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I don't think Garcelle is completely honest about why she is leaving. I get it, she was frustrated with them and was ready to dip, but why wait until the very last moment? She could have stayed for the picture and still had her moment in the dressing room.

This took me out. I need a Housewives animation series like yesterday. It could totally work. 

Not my Meredith. This is exciting, cause some felt she didn't give much last season. Good for her!

You guys make me wanna tune in. 

My body is READY.

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Same. I did 5 minutes after the reunion and all I took from it was that there were a lot of eye candy surprisingly. Even Jax's face work has settled. And I've always liked Crazy Kristen. But their personality were meh. And I don't like the gay friend. 

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I felt so bad for her. Man, you could tell even before Part 3 that she knew she was DONE with this mess of a show after that day. My hubby was cussing Dorit out left and right. Meanwhile, you had Good-Bi Kyle all but coming out, yet correcting Andy when he tried to relate, saying he remembered how it was when he came out "Oh, I didn't say I came out" Good-Bi Kyle responded. I'm all about people coming to terms with their sexuality on their own, but the double-talk and innuendos were obnoxious. 

I do *love* Jennifer Tilly, but I get what you guys are saying about her getting dragged down into the mud if she were to return next season. I'd rather see her go back to acting and do something silly and fun with Jennifer Coolidge or something. 

Overall, Part 3 felt icky, but I loved hearing Garcelle's words at the end in her dressing room (was that a motel they were all getting glammed up at?). She's right about all of them. Damn. After Lisa Vanderpump, she was my favorite. I would've much rather we had Garcelle stay, Vanderpump return, and the 3 remaining coven members take a hike. 

... Oh, and STFU about Terri, who STILL takes time to makes digs against people like Garcelle for not reaching out to her during her cancer treatments. Y'all aren't friends! I wouldn't reach out either. Meanwhile, Dorit's dumbass who supposedly is friends with Terri said she'll reach out after the storm has settled on Terri's recovery. Any good friend knows they need support during the hellish time. Ugh.

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