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All aboard! Last week’s debut of Below Deck Mediterranean introduced us to a brand new cast (with the exception of chef Ben Robinson), and set the stage for semi-rough waters ahead. Last seen, chief stew Hannah Ferrier was schlepping all over the stunning Greek isle of Paros searching in vain for a Pittsburgh Steelers game. No, that is not a Mad Libs sentence – that is the sad, sad truth. Why is she on this fool’s errand? Because the trashy yacht guests demand it!
The question these charter guests may want to ask themselves is: selves, why have we traveled to the Greek Isles in the midst of football season? Especially if we’re swearing that we’ve “never missed a Steelers game” in our itty bitty lives? Alas, these questions aren’t the ones being asked. Instead, the guests turn their wrath on Hannah, who tells them they have no chance of finding a Steelers game on this island. Her last hope lies with Captain Mark Howard, who is still trying to get the game to stream on the ship. (This is literally what the guests/staff/captain are obsessed with? THEY ARE IN PARADISE!!! Pfffffffffftt…Steelers.)
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While Captain Mark is questioning his life troubleshooting the ship’s network connection, former-marine-biologist-now-third-stew Tiffany Copeland is below deck questioning her life too washing towels. Which is monotonous and, apparently, beneath her. She wants to get her Captain’s license…so she can troubleshoot wifi? Not sure if Captain Mark or Laundry Wench Tiffany has the tougher gig right now. Although Captain Mark does get the live stream working, so at least his efforts weren’t all in vain!
Ben is in the galley making red scorpion fish. Last night’s dinner went over like a hamburger helper casserole, which is basically how Hannah described it to the guests, so Ben is heading in a lighter direction for dinner #2. Bobby Giancola is also in the galley flirting with his main crush (who has a boyfriend back home) Julia D’Albert-Pusey.
Meanwhile, Hannah climbs back on board, thrilled to hear that the streaming is working. Tiffany is also thrilled that the Steelers game is a GO, as she’s from Pittsburgh.
All is not well in deck hand world, though, Jen Riservato, takes umbrage to her superior, Bryan Kattenburg, asking where she is. If she’s changing her tampon, she doesn’t want to broadcast it to the world! Bryan reminds her that in civilized circles, she can simply say “I’m in the restroom” if he radios her. Jen would rather disappear when and where she wants to, although she might not have much luck with that given the tight ship (har har!) Bryan is running.
As the stews prepare for dinner, Ben swats everyone out of his galley except Hannah and Captain Mark, who prefer to socialize there. Ben can’t think – or plate – with chatting going, but apparently he does okay because the guests are ready to sleep with him over their meal.
It’s bedtime for some of the crew, but not for Bobby and Julia. Julia loves Bobby because he’s goofy. Bobby loves Julia because she’s hot. Cue romantic comedy music…without the perfect ending, methinks. Hannah stays up with the guests to cue up their damn Steelers game, which she considers part and parcel of their “7 star service.” All is not well though, as the game doesn’t stream as much as buffer, for like forever. To make matters worse, it’s 4am. Captain Mark and Hannah are still troubleshooting the TV, but Hannah decides to trade off with Tiffany – who’s none too happy about this 4am gig. The game does work in fits and starts, but overall is not going well. Tiffany’s plan to get the primary’s husband drunk seems to be tanking too, but when the game starts streaming as the sun comes up, he demands Tiffany watch the rest with him.
Drunken primary hubby finally finishes the game, then heads outside to tell deck hand Danny Zurelkat about his plans to steal the yacht’s tender. Danny is so good natured, he just plays along, but we all know Danny’s moral compass is not one to be f-ked with! Bryan thinks Danny is too chatty with the guests though (really!?), and tells him to cool it with befriending them. Danny takes the advice well, but doesn’t agree with the tactic. Happy guests mean good tips, after all.
The crew prepare for the day’s activities while Hannah catches wind of Tiffany watching the football game last night. Already feeling like they’re doing the lion’s share of the stew work, Hannah and Julia have no time for Tiffany watching games…or sleeping…or blinking. Hannah confronts Tiffany about “The List” which Tiffany is taking too long to complete. Ben tells Tiffany he’ll protect her though, which means what exactly? Hmmmm…
Down in the mess, Bryan asks Danny and Jen to unload a box up on deck. Danny grew up with an alcoholic father, learning very early on how to help out the family when needed. (Danny, my love, get to Al Anon!) In contrast, Jen resents anyone who needs her help. She also hates Greece. Thus begging the question: Why is she in customer service!?!?!? In the GREEK ISLES!?!?
I guess we’ll see how good everyone is at “helping out” (and listening to orders) as the ship docks, skills that Bryan points out are critical in these moments. He briefs Jen and Danny on the docking process, which Danny appreciates, but Jen smirks at. She can tie this entire boat up by herself, she says. I say: let’s see it Jen of the Permasmirk! Gauntlet thrown!
As the Ionian Princess approaches the pier (with traffic ahead), Captain Mark starts to sweat the small stuff – you know, like having a brand new crew docking this multi-million dollar ship in a tight spot. The crew all work well together and docks the boat like a charm, though, causing Ben to note how good Captain Mark really is. Which he seems shocked by!
While the crew get ready for the guests to depart, Jen and Tiffany discuss whether Hannah could end up being a real b*tch. Their assessment: YES. Speaking of Hannah, she’s upstairs doing her job unlike Jen and Tiffany saying farewell to the guests, who are thrilled with the trip overall. They tell the entire crew at formal farewell that they enjoyed everything, despite “a couple of hiccups.” After their last request is fulfilled in the form of Bobby dropping and giving them 20 push ups, the crew gather below deck to check out the tip situation.
And it’s good news! 15,000 Euros, to be exact! Ben is relieved, considering his #MoussakaMess. Hannah is just glad she only had to handle wifi, not push ups. Celebration is in order, but Captain Mark says sloppy ass drunkenness alcohol overuse is prohibited. He advises caution to the crew on their night off. Let’s see who follows this sage advice! My money is on Tiffany, Jen, and Julia being the biggest messes of the group, but I could be wrong! Speaking of Julia, she tells Hannah about her boyfriend, Matthew, back home who has a big beard and big muscles. So she’s keeping him.
Up on deck, Jen is building her case against Bryan as she seethes at his request to bring soda to the crew. She is too important for this mere soda fetching! She also doesn’t want to be lumped in with Danny, who she considers the inexperienced, clueless deck hand on board. She wants to do important things…um, like swab decks? Danny can get the damn sodas! She vows to be “polite for this trip,” but all bets may be off going forward. Not caring about Jen and her damage, Bryan is Face Timing with his parents about his new promotion and how well the trip went. Awww! #TenderMoments
Everyone toasts to a job well done. Most toast with a beer, with the exception of Tiffany, who drinks straight from her wine bottle – which she bogarts during the entire walk to the restaurant. Hannah doesn’t think this is a good look on a 31-year old woman; she also doesn’t want to be seen anywhere near this look. They sit down to dinner, where Tiffany gets more wine, then gets into a tipsy argument over the meaning of “entrée” and why she doesn’t like seafood. Hint: it’s about whales ejaculating in the ocean or some such bullsh*t.
Chat about significant others ensues. Julia has one, Ben does not. Hannah seems verrrrrry interested in single Ben, while Bryan is loving the “I don’t give a f*ck” attitude Tiffany is spitting tonight. Hannah is side-eyeing Tiffany’s every slur, though, seemingly not so impressed. When they head to the bar after dinner, Bryan asks Hannah which stew she’d trade for which deckhand. If they can go topless, she’d pick Bobby. But Bryan would take Tiffany in exchange for sourpuss Jen in a heartbeat.
When Hannah joins another group, she asks how “Trashbag” is doing, which is her new name for Tiffany in response to Tiffany calling her “Mom” at dinner. Danny isn’t so keen on Tiff’s new nickname, and calls the title out as mean spirited, but Hannah claims it’s just a joke. Mmmm hmmm. Sure. After laughing off Danny’s concern, Hannah goes over to the bar to join Tiffany to berate her in person join her for another drink.
“I feel like you don’t have any awareness, honey,” laughs Hannah, as Tiffany wonders how she’s even awake at this point, given that she spent the entire night watching a lousy Steelers’ game with the primary’s hubby. Hannah doesn’t understand Tiffany’s complaining, or her work ethic. So what if she wants to work on the deck? She’s a stew right now, so she better get to work on what’s in front of her. The clearly wasted Tiffany sort of head bobs an acknowledgment of this bossypants speech. The irony of Hannah preaching “awareness” while she clearly doesn’t understand she’s lecturing a blackout drunk isn’t lost here.
Tiffany gives zero f*cks right now, but does her best not to puke start an argument. “I want to learn,” says Tiffany. But no sooner can she slur out her defense than Bryan makes an attempt to intervene. He’s quickly shoved away by Hannah though, who keeps harping on Tiffany about getting her sh*t together. When she finishes the job, she leaves Tiffany in a watery haze, wondering if she’s ever been anywhere else than on this Greek beach getting yelled at.
Having more fun elsewhere is Danny, who’s getting numbers from pretty girls and smiling his carefree smile. Ben has come over to comfort Tiffany, who’s crying over her recent stew-on-stew beat down. Ben thinks Tiffany has a good attitude, and that Tiffany is weird, but smart – like him! Tiffany swears she’s not quitting anytime soon, no matter how many Chief Stew lectures she has to drunkenly endure!
Meanwhile, Hannah is confiding in Bryan about her “chat” with Tiffany, which he doesn’t think was the most well timed conversation that’s ever gone down. “This is not the best time for constructive criticism,” he argues, “this is a time to let loooooose.” Hannah’s all, “Oh really! Have YOU been dealing with her!?” She reminds him that his department is the deck, not the interior. As First Mate, Bryan thinks his department is actually the entire boat, though. As Julia comes to Hannah’s defense, Bryan seems to take note of what – and who – he’s dealing with here. And it’s looking a little drama-queeny. So, alliances are forming, it seems! But…will they last?
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I completely understand that Kim had to take care of herself and focus on her sobriety and other personal matters, but she did take part in a reality show on Lifetime – Mother/Daughter Experiment – which makes me think that reality TV is not out of the question in a more general sense. With that said, there are plenty of reasons why RHOBH needs Kim back on the show.
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So it is not at all shocking that Brandi took the time to talk about LeeAnne’s behavior during the explosive RHOD episode. The confrontation between LeeAnne….and pretty much the entire cast was definitely not a good look for her. Sure, we all have our moments, but that was definitely an extreme one. So it’s no shock that Brandi took the opportunity to react to her rival’s behavior in this week’s episode.
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Whenever I watch RHOD, I feel like Brandi usually says what I am thinking- well, minus the constant “Jesus juice” references because that just makes me feel pretty uncomfortable and reminds me of the Michael Jackson trial. But anyway, for the most part, I feel like this girl is pretty on point when it comes to making social observations.
I’m not too shocked that Brandi laid into LeeAnne in her Bravo blog, but I think it is very nice and fair that she also gave respect and credit to LeeAnne’s friendship with Tiffany. Brandi wrote, “I was shocked to see LeeAnne Locken feel as if Tiffany did not have her back. Tiffany always goes over and beyond to make excuses for LeeAnne and her behavior.”
And of course, she alluded to her days as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader: “I had no idea what was going on outside but I wanted to break out my poms and cheer for Tiffany standing up for herself. Way to go Tiffany, I know that it can be hard when you love and care for someone so much and Tiffany truly does this when it comes to LeeAnne. They have a very unique friendship and sometimes I don’t get it but that’s what we do when we love. We forgive, forget and move on. Tiffany just wanted everyone to get along and I appreciated her apology because I do know she had good intentions.” I feel like some of the viewers would be confused by LeeAnne and Tiffany’s friendship based on what is shown on RHOD, but it is nice to see that Brandi is standing up for it even though we all know how she feels about LeeAnne. It shows that she is able to look past any bias that she may have.
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But then we all know that Brandi can’t stand this woman, especially after she went after Brandi’s BFF Stephanie Hollman, so she had to address that in her blog. Brandi wrote, “The aftermath of LeeAnne’s behavior left the room buzzing and of course Stephanie shaking and in tears. I think if some people weren’t afraid of LeeAnne, they are now. Just saying, it’s hard to be rational with someone that reacts in an irrational way.” Once again, I feel like Brandi has a solid point. LeeAnne just went off on everyone and it’s pretty much just lingering animosity from a hat that Brandi wore as a joke. The woman needs to let go and stop misdirecting her anger toward everyone. It is just not at all becoming and it seems like she is just wasting her time.
Then Brandi had to rag on LeeAnne’s Carny background, because why not? She was already dissing her so she might as well throw in whatever else she can: “Her statement about being Christian but sometimes Carny was classic, so now I will ask her, are you going to be a Christian or a Carny towards me today?” I actually do hope that Brandi starts greeting LeeAnne with that question. I would not be shocked if she did. Brandi does not seem to be the kind of woman who would back down from an enemy.
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I am really hoping that LeeAnne Locken will end up being the next Camille Grammer. It’s hard to recall, but in the first season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills everyone hated Camille and pretty much every fight involved her in some way. After that, she became one of the most beloved Real Housewives of all time. And this is what I want for LeeAnne.
As of this moment, LeeAnne has that first part down. She is at the center of pretty much every controversy during this first season of Real Housewives of Dallas. It seems like there is a good person in there, but I’m very confused by her behavior in social settings and very taken aback by her explosive behavior in this week’s episode. Instead of just owning up to what happened in her blog and apologizing for going off the rails, LeeAnne just tries to explain why she acted the way she did (transfer responsibility for her own actions onto others).
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I was really hoping that LeeAnne would issue some apologies in her Bravo blog entry, but she really did not do that for the most part. However, she did acknowledge that Tiffany Hendra is a very good friend, which I’m very happy about. Tiffany is extremely loyal and from what we’ve seen on the show, LeeAnne tends to push her around (literally and figuratively). Sure, I bet it’s not always that way and I get that the most entertaining scenes make the cut for a TV show, but what the viewers saw did actually happen, so I can’t help feeling bad for Tiffany sometimes.
LeeAnne wrote, “When Tiffany said that she’s a Ride-or-Die girl in her interview, I agree with that completely.” And then she immediately tried to justify her own outrageous behavior: “But that night, I truly felt like she wasn’t fully with me. I felt all alone. Have you ever had that feeling that everyone seems to be focusing on you, attacking you, and you are all by yourself? That’s how I felt that night. Abandoned and alone.” It was obvious that Tiffany was only trying to help her friend get along with women that she was fighting with, so it is sad that even in hindsight LeeAnne has to continue her attempts to justify her intense anger.
Of course, LeeAnne had to talk poorly about Brandi Redmond: “I think Brandi just didn’t want peace at that moment. Brandi is the one who, once again, came at me aggressively with her words. I allowed it for a bit and then I felt the need to defend myself. You can only poke a bear so long before its nature kicks in.” Were we watching the same show? LeeAnne really took things to an intense level. So even if Brandi did “poke” her, it really did not justify any of part of that meltdown.
LeeAnne also tried to justify yelling at an innocent Stephanie Hollman: “I also want to address the fact that Stephanie Hollman was wrong in her assumption of how I defend myself. I would never extend a conversation about one person to their entire family. That’s not how I operate and that’s not who I am. As far as me threatening Stephanie, just hit the rewind button. Stephanie insinuated herself in to the argument by sarcastically saying, ‘Classy.’ If she didn’t want to become a part of the argument, then she should have stayed out of it. Easy as that. Don’t provoke someone if you can’t handle a response.”
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Once again, were we watching the same show? Stephanie was commenting on LeeAnne‘s rude behavior toward the rest of the cast. No one asked her to get crazy, throw champagne, and insult random people. Stephanie was a part of that argument because LeeAnne made her a part of that argument. I can see that she could have felt “provoked,” but she did not have to respond to that comment. She could have taken the opportunity to be the bigger person…but she refused.
The icing on the cake? LeeAnne blamed the camera crew for her breakdown outside of the party: “When Tiffany approached me on the street, I’d already processed what I had done. I couldn’t take it back, and I just wanted to leave. I didn’t want anyone to come after me. I was aware that there was a film crew following me, which is what pushed me over the top – I wanted to be free of the eyes watching me and the judgment. That’s when I hit the camera, which I regret and am sorry for.” If you don’t want a camera crew following you around during unflattering moments, then it probably is not the best idea to be a cast member in a popular reality show franchise. Just a thought.
I really hope that LeeAnne is able to turn things around this season or maybe even during Season 2 if that happens. I am still holding out for a Camille 2.0 scenario.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK THAT LEEANNE IS ACTUALLY SORRY FOR HER BEHAVIOR?
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Another day, another reality star in trouble with money! This time the esteemed and prestigious honor goes to Amber Portwood!
The Teen Mom OG star who has survived Gary Time, addiction, prison, and a future Lifetime Movie candidate of a fiancè, has now been slapped with a tax lien for owing the IRS more than $130,000 in back taxes. If you add that to all the back child support Matt Baier owes these two could wallpaper one of Amber’s real estate investment properties in debt.
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On February 19th, 2015 the recorder’s office in Madison County, IN confirmed that the IRS had placed the lien on Amber’s assets. I assume her tax debt is for failure to properly pay income taxes – similar to Amber’s co-star Maci Bookout, who owed the IRS $60k!
Radar Online confirms the lien “has not been released” which means Amber’s debt is outstanding, and she’s made no payments towards her total debt of $134,919.
Starcasm has a screenshot of the document of the lien document.
This isn’t Amber’s only financial problem – last year she was sued for $1,500 over an unpaid medical bill, and in April 2015 was nearly evicted from her rental home for unpaid rent. A source claims Amber has since repayed the back rent and is current.
Seriously – how are these girls broke when they are raking in so much money from MTV?! Also, I thought her real estate business was going like, really, well, and her book was a bestseller?! Where’s the money going…
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The Good Wife ended and nothing was tied up. Well, that's not true, Peter's umpteenth scandal was wrapped up. Regardless, it wasn't the series finale many had hoped for, according to...Yay for assault by Bravo! On last night’s episode of Real Housewives Of Dallas it was emotional breakdowns galore, but at least there were diamonds.
At Marie Reyes‘ cocktail party LeeAnne Locken is flinging champagne, name-calling, screaming in Stephanie Hollman‘s face. Then she stamps her feet all the way out the door. Cary Deuber, who is wearing a layer of champagne over her designer dress, has seen that behavior before – on her 2-year-old!
While Stephanie bursts into tears, Tiffany Hendra chases LeeAnne out the door. Something tells me Tiffany is always running after LeeAnne to talk her down from the edge…. Tiffany needs a new co-dependence partner. Keith Suburban not dramatic enough for her?
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I must say LeeAnne wore the wrong outfit for a dramatic exit focusing on her backside. That jumpsuit was not made for walking out on bitches! That crazy, wild, schizo-print was not a flattering rear view. Although I’m sure the other ladies believed that any view of LeeAnne walking away is her best angle!
Inside Brandi Redmond (aka the red-headed devil behind LeeAnne’s blow-up) comforts a sobbing Stephanie. Stephanie has never been yelled at before. In her little Unikitty world everything is sunshine! And blue skies! And sweet fruity Jesus Juice! And sparkly unicorns who drive riding lawnmowers over rainbows! And trampolines – the higher the bounce, the closer to God!
On the sidewalk, with the Dallas traffic whizzing by, it’s Tiffany’s turn to lose it. LeeAnne accuses her of never having her back. Apparently Tiffany should have leapt in front of Brandi and screamed “NO! Stop it Little Bitch!” to show her loyalty. In response to LeeAnne questioning her loyalty, Tiffany flips out. With her finger shoved in LeeAnne’s face she gives her the business about what a good friend she is and how often she has to defend her. LeeAnne has been reading up on reverse psychology, or something, and tries to practice it on “Fi,” who is having none of it! At one point Tiffany grabs LeeAnne’s arm, physically shouting her down inches from her face, and then shoves her backwards to avoid going over the sidewalk into the road.
Realizing this is reality TV, and her charity world may go down the toilet if high-end donors get a look at this carny attraction sideshow (SideShow LeeAnne!), LeeAnne tries to shut the cameras down by pushing the cameraman into on-coming traffic! Then LeeAnne gives us full carny by whipping off her Louboutins, smacking a passing streetcar, jaywalking into traffic, and storming down the street SHOELESS. SHOE-LESS. I had visions of Snooki-Past.
Back at the party, Tiffany offers a collective apology for LeeAnne and tries decompress after the crazy. The other women cannot wait to flee the freak show.
The earthquake of a party may be over, but the aftershock continued to reverberate.
It’s Stephanie and Travis‘ anniversary, except she’s in no mood to celebrate after crying all night and all day over LeeAnne yelling at her. Stephanie worries that as a result of pissing off LeeAnne, her husband’s business could suffer. Travis doesn’t even bother to suppress his laughter that LeeAnne would have any kind of impact. Stephanie is so innocent and sweet.
Little Miss Homespun from the Prairie may not be able to hack it as a Housewife. Maybe she needs a Jesus Barbie show with Alexis Bellino, where they wander around shopping because they gave grace to Neimans? Things I’ve learned from Bravo: women like this exist – and there are more than one of them! (Actually, growing up in the south, and being married to a man from Salt Lake City, I was well-aware of women like this pre-Housewives – but thank you Bravo for bringing national attention to their Boobs For The Bible cause.)
Jesus may not have been able to part the red sea of Steph’s tears, but the super-romantic date Travis planned immediately them dries up! In their vintage Rolls-Royce he whisks her to a jewelry story where he’s pre-selected bracelets and lets Stephanie have her pick. Stephanie opts for a $70,000 white diamond cuff then swans out the door. LeeAnne who?! LeeAnne what?! Diamonds are a girl’s Lexapro!
Tiffany and LeeAnne are both in the pits of peril with their friendship being in shatters. Tiffany knows she’ll have to be the one who grovels to LeeAnne. LeeAnne recounts the drama to Rich, and denies having anything to do with everything getting so out of hand. Thankfully, with complete mono-toned boredom, Rich calls her out on her BS claims. Tiffany’s husband is similarly bored by her droning on about LeeAnne-drama.
Tiffany, like a love-sick teenager, has been carrying her phone around all day fretting over whether she should call LeeAnne, or hoping LeeAnne will call. Maybe Keith SubUrban can write a song about LeeAnne and Tiffany, then Tiffany can stand outside LeeAnne’s window blasting it on a boombox until she’s forgiven?
The worst part is that Tiffany and LeeAnne are attending a clothing drive together that very same day. The charity scene cannot suffer! They both rally and haul their Rubbermaids full of castoffs to a parking lot, and in the blinding sun arrange them on blankets, all while consciously keeping each other in the dark. Cary also stops by to donate, and is shocked by the palpable awkwardness between LeeAnne and Tiffany (LeeFany?) – although she’s relieved to avoid making small talk with Raggedy Anne!
After the clothing drive, Tiffany caves and leaves LeeAnne a plaintive message begging forgiveness and asking her to call so they can make amends. Tiffany can’t handle being “a million miles away” from LeeAnne, while trapped in the same strangling charity circuit.
Cary can’t get over her champagne shower. She and Mark are acting like champagne is cyanide, and her dress was completely destroyed. Mark makes up for it by buying Cary a new Roberto Cavalli cocktail dress, and then warning her to stay away from LeeAnne. Smartypants Cary teases that if getting doused with champagne leads to know clothes she’ll take one for the team by attending a lot more parties with LeeAnne. The Lifetime Achievement Award’s new clothes!
Apparently everyone in Dallas needs expensive gifts after dealing with LeeAnne…
Brandi has no time to worry about LeeAnne, or the shockwaves their fight has caused amid the group, because she’s meeting her long-lost grandfather for the first time and is finally unifying her family. Except for her absent and mysterious husband Bryan, who is on yet another business trip.
Brandi is relieved to connect instantly with her grandfather, a former NFL player, and is shocked that he looks so much like several other people in her family. She’s also excited for Bryan to meet him after he returns from his business trip the following day. Brandi has a huge family BBQ planned for the occasion – in fact she scheduled the entire thing in between Bryan’s trips so he’d definitely be able to make it.
To dig the wound deeper, Brandi gets to hear about Stephanie’s anniversary featuring diamonds. Brandi sighs about how emotionally despondent Bryan is and admits to being jealous. For Brandi’s 30th birthday Bryan gave her 30 of her favorite things – ranch dressing, ketchup, poop… Classy is as classy does and classy receives!
Stephanie and her family will also be attending the BBQ to meet Brandi’s grandfather.
Brandi’s BBQ is going wonderfully except for one thing – Bryan is MIA, and she has no idea when to expect him! She’s making excuses to other family members for his absence. After Stephanie checks in with Travis to see when he’ll be there, she discovers Bryan apparently went from the airport to the golf course to meet Travis, and now they’re at the bar. Brandi is devastated and shocked, but holds it together in front of everyone. Stephanie can tell she’s upset, but also keeps smiling. When Travis and Bryan finally show-up, Bryan is drunk and completely despondent to Brandi, who is furious.
Bryan continues to ignore Brandi throughout the party by hiding in the backyard with the kids – even walking away when she tries to engage him. Stephanie is shocked by what a jerk Bryan is being knowing how important this is to Brandi. Brandi declares that Bryan is “Number one douche” and is sleeping on the couch! Amen girl.
Luckily LeeAnne and Tiffany’s reunion goes a lot smoother. Over coffee they both admit to behaving badly. LeeAnne had to flee the party to avoid Brandi seeing her cry. There’s only so far LeeAnne can be pushed before she goes from Christian to Carny. “It’s christian, christian, christian, christian, christian – CARNY!” (with accompanying ‘hiss’). After her unstable and abusive childhood, she can’t “do hurt,” so her go-to reaction is defense. This sounds like another Kenya Moore situation – we get it: you had a rough childhood with shitty parents, but as a woman in her late 40’s, it’s time to work through those issues!
Tiffany also had a rough childhood, and recounts the many years when she and LeeAnne only had each other while navigating the cutthroat Dallas modeling scene. After Tiffany moved to LA, they didn’t speak for 2-years because LeeAnne believed Tiffany abandoned her. Good lord – this woman is exhausting!
Tiffany and LeeAnne are relieved to put this latest fight behind them.Maybe LeeAnne can separate her enormous fossil rock necklace and give half to “Fi” as an improvised BFF broken heart necklace?
Tiffany complains that she has “given grace” to these girls, hoping they’d rise to the occasion, but now she’s seen they’re devils in designer and won’t be bewitched any longer. Tiffany is part Japanese and part Native American, so while LeeAnne is going Carny wild, she’ll be scalping people then waxing on/ waxing off Mr. Miyagi-style. Can she start by waxing-off Brandi’s makeup?
It is nice to see true friends on this show, which is what I am enjoying about both Tiffany and LeeAnne, and Stephanie and Brandi. I love how in the first seasons of a Real Housewives franchise, it’s all real relationships, real issues, and the women are vulnerable enough to put their honest, unedited lives out there. Such a relief from Real Munchausen Detectives Of Beverly Hills!
TELL US – IS BRANDI RESPONSIBLE FOR LEEANNE’S OUTBURST? DID TIFFANY GO TOO FAR? WILL BRYAN AND BRANDI’S MARRIAGE LAST?
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NCIS might be saying goodbye to Michael Weatherly next week (yes, you might want to stock up your tissues now), but it's welcoming two new faces this week that will hopefully stick around for...Is Brandi Glanville pulling a page from the Blac Chyna revenge handbook? The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star just posted a photo with Dean Sheremet – as in her ex husband Eddie Cibrian‘s current wife LeAnn Rimes‘s ex husband. It sounds a lot more confusing than it is, but it is still really weird. Nevertheless, I guess it is possible that they got together for an Eddie and LeAnn hate fest. (Although she’s claiming to be on good terms with LeAnn these days)
As believable as that is, these two are actually working together on a new reality show. This doesn’t shock me too much since I feel like I’m always reading about Brandi joining new reality shows, but I am just so confused by what kind of show she would be doing with LeAnn‘s ex husband. They are not a couple, are they?
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Thankfully, these two are not spitefully dating. That would be pushing things a little too far. Instead, they are partners on a new cooking show called My Kitchen Rules. Still, I feel like it would be more believable to see the pair on a dating show than a cooking show, but I’m trying to keep an open mind.
As it turns out, Dean is very well-suited for this venture since he is a trained chef and cookbook author. So I guess I’m just confused about Brandi joining the cast, but I’m sure she will be the one to make this show interesting. She is always good for that.
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My Kitchen Rules is based on an Australian show with the same name that has teams of “two contestants with pre-existing relationships” competing to “transform an ordinary home into an instant restaurant complete with theme and table decorations for one pressure-cooker night.” I’m not really sure if hating each other’s exes constitutes a “pre-existing relationship,” but I guess it works. I really just don’t get why anyone would want to transform their home into a one night only restaurant, but maybe I am just missing something.
Brandi and Dean will be joined by other well-known people including Ray J (who I would love for Brandi to start dating), Brandy, Naomi Judd, and one of Lisa Vanderpump’s best friends Lance Bass. I am hoping there is some LVP related drama between Brandi and Lance. That would make the show worth watching.
As expected, both Brandi and Dean took to social media to announce partnership. They each posted the same photo to Instagram. Brandi put it up with the caption “Next chapter #cooking” with a heart emoji. Dean put his up and wrote, “Hide the wine and the sharp knives, because it’s officially on” and I am just hoping that was a reference to Brandi’s RHOBH antics.
TELL US – WILL YOU WATCH THIS “MY KITCHEN RULES”?
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It's happened: Jodie Sweetin was eliminated from Dancing With the Stars. Everybody with us now: "How rude!" But the Fuller House star isn't sweating it. "I feel...I love my Southern Charm like I love my bourbon: a hearty serving at least once a week and cosigned by Craig Conover. Neat, of course. After last week’s roller-(d)rama at the rink, the sixth episode of the season had the cast sipping, JD quipping, and Craig dipping…his head in shame after claiming to run his friend’s whiskey brand. Oops! It wasn’t a purposeful lie, but rather wishful thinking, right?
Speaking of someone who definitely knows the difference between the two, Thomas Ravenel approaches Shepard “Shep” Rose about including Kathryn Dennis in the group’s outings. Despite putting his foot in his mouth a few times in the last week, Shep tries to do the right thing. But more on that in a bit–we begin as we always do, rising and shining in the Holy City.
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Craig and Naomie are in the process of moving into her house in Mount Pleasant. By all accounts, the home is just one giant closet. Under the guise of needing help picking out a watch, Craig brings a jewelry box to Naomie in bed. As she peruses his man jewels, she’s shocked to find his beautiful promise ring. Tears form in her eyes as she gushes over the gift. If there’s one thing you need to know about Hashtag New Craig it’s that he’s into monogamy. If you want two fun facts, #NewCraig fancies himself a romcom kind of beau and is fluent in baby talk. A third #NC gem? He’s about to become head of the JD’s new bourbon division. It’s safe to say that Hashtag New Craig is crushing life.
Cameran Eubanks is questioning her latest partnerShep. The duo has their first listing, and when she arrives at the house, she calls Shep to find out his whereabouts. Shep is fixing breakfast (at 1 PM…solid!) after some post roller skating-partying on his birthday the previous night. Cameran had hoped that a dry skating party (yeah, right!) would make for a not hungover Shep for their meeting. Shep arrives bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, and he tells Cameran that he doesn’t believe Kathryn was actually invited to his birthday celebration. While he doesn’t want to get in the middle of things, he questions Cameran about her phone call with Kathryn. Cameran claims to be too busy, but it’s clear she doesn’t like seeing her friend disappointed in her. While I don’t think that Cameran owes Kathryn anything, she could have handled it better. Shep just wants everyone to get along. He believes it’s much easier to say yes instead of no…in fact there are probably hundreds of ladies on the peninsula who can attest to the persuasiveness of that pep talk!
Realizing that she may be reaching out to the wrong folks, Kathryn calls up Elizabeth. She’s been icing out her daughter’s godmother, and she’s embarrassed (or so she says) by her display at the Aiken polo match. Kathryn blames her decision to distance herself from Elizabeth on the sole fact that JD is Thomas’ best friend. Elizabeth agrees to meet with her so the pair can catch up and Kathryn can make amends. Across town, Shep and Cameran are meeting with the homeowner and touring the gorgeous new listing. Cameran tries to educate Shep on the historical selling points of the house, and she gets peeved when he tries to undermine her pricing recommendation…and rightfully so! He’s supposed to be shadowing her…not overshadowing!
Landon Clements has realized that her dad isn’t going to loosen the purse strings, and she believes his directive to find one thing and focus on it was the kick in the pants she needed. She calls her father to inform him that she’s heading to New York City to pitch her online magazine to a friend of a friend who is an Internet entrepreneur. Her adorable dad jokes that this trip shouldn’t be misconstrued as an excuse to buy new clothes. Also focusing on bringing in the Benjamins, Craig is giving JD an update on the hotel renovations. Much like with the legal profession, Craig is a bit bored with the hospitality industry, and he’d prefer to focus on the bourbon side of the business. JD tasks him with inviting guests to upcoming tasting to provide feedback. Danni will be at the top of the list given her fifteen years experience in alcohol sales. Craig is hoping Danni will be able to provide knowledge and insight into their new endeavor. He tells JD he wants their bourbon to be the one non-bourbon drinkers adore and bourbon connoisseurs respect. JD reminds him it isn’t “their” bourbon.
Kathryn arrives at JD and Elizabeth’s house and the two dive headfirst into what happened with their friendship. Elizabeth is hurt to have been shut out of her goddaughter’s life, and Kathryn takes responsibility for the rift. Elizabeth begins to cry, wondering if she did anything wrong. She made a promise to Kathryn and Kensie, and she intends to keep it regardless of Kathryn’s relationship status with T-Rav. An equally teary Kathryn apologizes for the freeze out and promises to make an effort to do better. Meanwhile, apparently still in real estate mode, Shep stops by T-Rav’s new house for a tour. Thomas admits that he’s been extremely busy working on his home, quitting the show, awaiting his second child, and trying to placate a furious and screaming Kathryn when she’s being excluded from the group. He explains to Shep that each time Kathryn gets angry or upset, it causes potential harm to his unborn son. He is counting on Shep to play the peacemaker, and Shep is up to the task.
In New York, Landon meets with an industry executive to share her ideas for an online magazine for the international man of leisure. She delves into an in depth presentation complete with winter polo matches and coffee table books. The exec encourages her to dial it back a bit. He just wants her pitch in a few succinct sentences. Hell, just a few sentences. He informs her that her plan is too broad, and thus readily available on countless sites across the interwebs. However, he believes she can find a niche and encourages her to make a prototype of the site she envisions. Landon realizes how difficult it is to sound confident about creating something she has no experience at doing.
At Shem Creek Bar and Grill, Cameran is meeting Whitney Sudler-Smith and Shep for bloodies and beer. Shep informs his pals that Craig is worried the crew is going to skip out on the bourbon tasting. Hashtag New Craig loves whiskey more than the law. Oh wait, that’s just regular old Craig. Shep shares that he’d like to plan a mountain weekend for his friends at his parents’ mountain house in Linville, North Carolina. Just stop! Linville is one of my favorite places, having spent many summers and ski seasons there (at the Sugar Mountain lodge, not the slopes) thanks to an ex-boyfriend I dated a few years longer than I should have. As Cameran and Whitney stare blankly, Shep ticks off the countless activities the group can do. There’s hiking in Linville Gorge. The mile high bridge at Grandfather Mountain. Lunch at the Grist Mill! Don’t forget shopping for every random item under the sun at the Pineola Inn. Okay, so I added the last three, but so worth it if you’re ever up that way. Whitney and Cameran are skeptical…hiking and a four hour drive? What does the guest list look like for this Oregon Trail nightmare? The two are on board(ish) until Shep mentions Kathryn. While they appreciate his big heart and desire to spare feelings, hasn’t he attended the same events she has?
That evening, JD, his father, and Craig convene on JD’s Gentry bourbon warehouse for the tasting. Craig is mesmerized by every aspect of the bourbon side of JD’s company. Craig seems a bit too comfortable referring to the inventory, warehouse, and branding as “ours” instead of JD’s, even going as far as telling Shep he’s being prepped to run the division. When Craig comments to JD that there is a lot about the bourbon side of operations that Craig was unaware of, JD makes sure to remind Craig who is the boss. He doesn’t have to fill in Craig on what he’s doing. That’s Craig’s responsibility to JD. To further prove his point, JD appoints Danni assist with the tasting. Craig feels deflated, but Danni is relieved to move away from Craig who is whispering over the presenter. The group takes notes on the different variations they’re tasting, while the well-mannered Whitney pretends to vomit with each sip. He attempts to embarrass Craig, asking the components of bourbon, “It’s rye, and what else?” Like a deer in headlights, Craig turns to Danni. This is what he wants to learn! He’d be such an integral part of this division if he was educated in the difference between a bourbon and a whiskey.
Oh Craig. A simple Google search could have saved you the humiliation. Bourbon is type of whiskey differentiated from scotch varietals based on geography and the use of corn instead of rye (which is common in scotch). So Whitney was wrong with his catty comment, too. Thank you, Internet. As Craig imparts to Danni that he could be an amazing asset to this business because of his huge circle of friends, Danni is quick to remind him that this is multi-billion dollar industry, and it’s not the same as knowing a bunch of bartenders. Shep can see that Craig has exaggerated his role in his mind, and he’s fighting back every instinct to dog on his friend. Instead, Shep tells an admittedly embarrassed Craig that he needs to find a way to add value to the division, and he has the utmost faith that Craig can do it. Could this be Hashtag New Shep? JD approaches Danni about serving as vice-president of the bourbon division, and she encourages JD to have a conversation with Craig. JD kindly reminds Craig that his job is to make JD’a life easier…not run JD’s empire. Semantics, right? Talk about an awkward conversation with Naomie who was led to believe she was dating the next Jim Beam!
TELL US – WHAT DID YOU THINK OF LAST NIGHT’S EPISODE? SHOULD CRAIG HAVE DIALED IT BACK A NOTCH (OR TWELVE)?
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