NeNe Leakes is putting her Real Housewives of Atlanta co-stars on blast! The always outspoken Bravolebrity stopped by for a chat with E! News the morning after Sunday's explosive...
Ross Mathews may have won second place and the $25,000 favorite houseguest prize, but he also succeeded at one other important task in the Celebrity Big Brother house: getting the White House...As much fun as it is to be a Vanderpump Rules fan, it is a major commitment because there is a lot to keep up with. There are so many people in the cast, major plot developments in every single episode, and new rumors that emerge multiple times a day via social media and interviews.
Ariana Madix set the record straight on Scheana Marie’s alleged hookup with Summer House cast member Carl Rake, the rumors that her brother Jeremy Madix is dating new cast member Billie Lee, the recent gossip that Bravo has its cast members sign STD clauses, and other Vanderpump Rules hot topics.
In an interview for the Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino podcast, Ariana was asked about the discrepancies between Scheana and Carl’s versions of the “hookup” story. It’s not surprising that she didn’t share too much about this topic since she and Scheana are close friends, but she did say, “I don’t know. I don’t think they had sex. I think they made out out- drunkenly or something.” At this point, Andy Cohen just needs to have Scheana and Carl as his guests for the same episode of Watch What Happens Live so the fans can finally get some clarification on this he said, she said situation.
Scheana’s hookup is a hot topic of the moment, but Jax Taylor cheating on Brittany Cartwright with Faith Stowers has been the story line that won’t die. It wouldn’t be an interview with a Vanderpump Rules cast member if they weren’t asked about Faith. Weirdly enough, it’s not even getting repetitive at this point. Almost every single time, someone has a new, yet equally unflattering, anecdote about the former fringe member of the friend group. Ariana shared, “It seems extra shady in that she was hooking up with Max [Todd]. Then for a while there, she would talk about how she had a crush on Lala [Kent]. I don’t know if she did or didn’t, but it was thing that she was talking about and then all of a sudden it was kind of like not anymore.”
Ariana continued, “The recording to me is super suspect because it literally is like tap, tap, put the phone down, ask questions, which to me seems calculated.” She also denied Faith’s allegations that she and Scheana knew about the cheating and just never told Brittany. Ariana said, “She has been telling people that me and Scheana knew about all this stuff and we didn’t say anything.”
Ariana found out about the (alleged) Bravo STD clause, the same way the rest of us did: by reading about it online. She admitted, “I saw that and I have no idea about that. I signed my contract years ago and every year I just get like a new addendum with tiny changes. I remember my lawyer thoroughly going over my contract and I don’t remember seeing anything about an STD clause.”
In a random side note, Jax’s rebound from Season 1 Laura Leigh was brought up in conversation. In response to “We need to get Laura Leigh back on Vanderpump for an episode.” Ariana revealed, “I think there was a time there where Scheana was gonna work on that” That’s very reminiscent of the Miami girl story line from Season 3.
There have been rumors that there is something romantic going on between Billie Lee and Jeremy. Ariana didn’t reveal much, but she did tease, “They’re very close. I don’t know what their status is. They’re not currently dating at this moment.” But did they ever?
When she asked, “Did they go on a date together” She did not actually say a word and just laughed in response. Very interesting.
Tonight is an all new episode of Vanderpump Rules. “In Big Bear, Jax cheats death when an attempt to show off goes horribly wrong. Raquel questions whether James still harbors romantic feelings for Lala, Ariana gets upset when Sandoval doesn’t invite her on a business trip to Las Vegas, and Rob reveals that he doesn’t tell Scheana he loves her – providing Jax with fresh gossip to spread. Back in Los Angeles, Stassi interviews Lisa for her podcast, and Katie and Schwartz share date night.”Tune in and join us in the comments to snark through the episode. And stay tuned for Mary’s recap tomorrow morning!
TELL US-WHAT DO YOU REALLY THINK HAPPENED BETWEEN SCHEANA & CARL? DID FAITH INTENTIONALLY TRY TO GET WITH CAST MEMBERS SO SHE COULD GAIN SCREEN TIME? SHOULD JEREMY DATE BILLIE LEE?
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Brielle Biermann has literally grown up on Bravo, and now Kim Zolciak‘s oldest child has turned 21. Which is insane considering that Kim joined Real Housewives Of Atlanta when Brielle was like 10! Also, contrary to reports that she broke up with boyfriend Michael Kopech, they actually celebrated her milestone birthday together.
“Happy 21ST to my favorite person!! I’m blessed to be able to grow with you & I’m excited to see where our future takes us. I love you so much and I’m so thankful for you, @briellebiermann,” Michael declared on Instagram, attached to the above photo of Brielle holding “21” balloons. Kim added, “ITS OFFICIAL @briellebiermann is 21!!!! I can’t believe it!! Happy Happy Birthday Hunni Bunni!! We love you so much!!!! #Brielles21”
Michael wasn’t alone in praising the Don’t Be Tardy star. Kim posted a series of pics from Brielle’s childhood and several gushy posts about her growing up.
“Dedicating today to my beauty @briellebiermann the very person that gave me strength to keep pushing!! I had Brielle at at almost 19, I was so excited I could barely stand it but I was a nervous wreck at the same time! My side kick, My heart, My strength, My pride and joy, My best friend, My daughter YOU amaze me!!” Kim exclaimed. “We made it Elle I always knew we would You are such a blessing to this world! Thank you for making my ‘job’ as your mom an easy one! I truly mean that from the core of my being! I made it through the night last night barely, no sleep worrying about you .. I guess some things will never change no matter how old you get!”
Kim and Brielle have lived what seems like a lifetime through Bravo cameras (and it’s often seemed like Brielle’s had to grow up too fast). From the early days of wigs and being friends with NeNe, to Brielle’s total transformation into an adult and reality star of her own. Brielle was even adopted by her stepfather Kroy Biermann on the family’s spinoff. Now Brielle has followed in her mom’s footsteps and made a career out of reality TV (and creating controversy!). It was recently revealed that she earned $120,000 for season 6 of Don’t Be Tardy. Since she’s moving out of Kim and Kroy’s house, it’s been rumored that Brielle may be embarking on a spinoff of her own.
In a photo that appears like it was taken around when Kim first joined RHOA, she wrote, “Still can’t believe you are 21 @briellebiermann I feel like I took this pic of you yesterday!”
“last day of being 20,” announced Brielle, wearing a bathing suit from Michael.
“20? don’t know her!” Brielle shared.
TELL US – HOW CRAZY IS IT THAT BRIELLE IS 21?!
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Last night was Marlo Hampton’s first appearance on Watch What Happens Live and she provided the Real Housewives of Atlanta fandom with more questions than answers.
Marlo continued to remain a mystery. NeNe Leakes continued to shade Kim Zolciak. Andy Cohen continued to stir the pot.
Andy asked Marlo, “When you watched that back, what did you think of your beef with Porsha [Williams]?” Surprisingly enough, Marlo didn’t take that as an opportunity to throw shade at Porsha. Marlo admitted, “When I watched it back, I just wanted to close my eyes. I’m like ‘What the hell happened?’ You know what Andy, that day it was so amazing. Porsha did my makeup that day. We were bonding. We were having an amazing day. I’m just gonna have to blame it on the alcohol.”
The Porsha discussion continued when Andy played a clip of NeNe and Porsha’s heart to heart from the last episode. He told NeNe, “That was a really sweet moment you guys had, but you were just watching it kind of out of one eye. I don’t understand what your reaction was.” NeNe told him, “My lash was coming loose.” Sure it was.
Andy continued, “It seemed like the two of you came together in that moment.” NeNe said, “Well… we had a great conversation. I’m happy to be a big sister to any of these girls. I really am… since I’m the elder.”
Andy tried to unravel the mystery that is Marlo, but she did not actually clarify anything. He asked, “Are you currently in a relationship?” She (vaguely) answered, “I’m currently dating.” Andy came through with an early Atlanta Housewives reference (and shaded Kim in the process) when he asked, “Do you have a Big Papa, so to speak?” Marlo said, “No, not a Big Papa. Just not a broke papa.”
Andy asked, “What’s the most expensive thing a man has ever gifted you?” Marlo shared, “My home. And my mother’s home.” Seriously? What does Marlo bring to the table that people are just giving her homes?
And then he got to the big question that we all want to know: “How would you define what you do for a living if someone asks you?” As expected, Marlo just danced around the question. She said, “I knew everybody is always going to say ‘Marlo, what do you do for a living?'” She continued to draw out the answer (without actually sharing any information): “Tonight’s the night, I’m gonna let them know. Andy’s my sugar daddy.” And that joke really fell flat.
After that, NeNe was tasked to name three things she admires about Kim Zolciak. She let out a long “Ugghhhh.” Then she said, “That she can laugh. She wears lashes. Her hair is blonde.” Oh. Later a caller asked NeNe how she would act when Kim shows up to tape the reunion. NeNe said, “I’m gonna act the way I act right now. Kim don’t stop no show.”
A viewer asked NeNe, “Do you think recording bugs is worse than accusing someone of lying about cancer, which is what triggered Kim’s response?” NeNe admitted, “Both are bad.” Then she went back to hating on Kim: “You just don’t go to someone’s house and start videoing stuff, especially when you weren’t invited in the first place.”
Marlo got in on the Kim hating when she was asked, “Which Housewife do you think needs the most etiquette?” Marlo shared, “From Atlanta, it would definitely have to be Kim.” I’m still trying to get past the notion that Marlo has any personal insight when it comes to etiquette.
A caller asked NeNe, “My question is about you and Porsha. Will you guys ever be friends again and have you repaired that relationship?” After initially laughing, NeNe admitted, “Listen, I can move on. Porsha and I are OK. It’s just going to take time for us to get back where we were. It’s just going to take time. We alright. We work together, honey.”
Plot twist: NeNe actually said something nice about Kim. She admitted, “Kim is fun. Kim has a very fun side to her. She can be fun and she can laugh.”
Marlo continued to confuse me when she was asked, “If you were a Housewife, what would your tagline be?” I figured that Marlo has been fantasizing about becoming a Housewife for years, but her answer made zero sense. She said, “Fabulous Marlo.” Then she changed her mind, “No. ‘Money low.'” Does she not watch this show? Those are not even taglines.
NeNe was asked, “Do you really think Kroy’s [Biermann] butt is fake or enhanced or were you just saying that to get back at Kim? Can you please ask Kim does she really thinks we have roaches?” NeNe said, “When she figure that out, I figure out is Kroy’s ass real or not.” Why is she hating on Kroy? Kroy doesn’t do anything to anyone in this cast, yet everyone is overly offended that he drives Kim around.
A fan asked NeNe, “How can you trust Marlo after she’s back stabbed you before and Kenya [Moore]?” NeNe said, “Me and Marlo are like sisters. We have a great relationship and all the things that people are telling me that I heard that Marlo supposedly did, none of these girls were telling me things when we weren’t speaking. They were all trying to be Marlo’s friend at that time. So now they all want to start telling me ‘Marlo’s saying this. Marlo did that. That’s wrong what she did to you.’ Listen, don’t tell me none of that. We’re in a great place in our relationship and that’s the way it’s gonna stay.” I guess we will see about that last part.
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TELL US- DO YOU THINK NENE & PORSHA WILL BE FRIENDS AGAIN? DO YOU WANT MARLO TO BE A FULL-TIME CAST MEMBER? WILL NENE & MARLO’S FRIENDSHIP LAST?
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14 seasons in and The Voice is still coming up with ways to keep things fresh. The Emmy-winning reality juggernaut is known for giving its coaching line-up a refresh every season to keep...
It’s time to take a peek at how the reality stars spent their weekend! The Real Housewives of New Jersey and New York stars Margaret Josephs, Danielle Staub, Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, Kelly Bensimon and Teresa Giudice attended an event for WeTV: Bridezillas Museum Of Natural Hysteria, along with some of the Bachelor/Bachelorette women!
Porsha Williams and her family, along with Real Housewives of Atlanta co-star Shamea Morton, celebrated the 2018 Hosea’s Heroes Awards Brunch in Atlanta. The event celebrated champions, community partners and key figures in Atlanta for their efforts in working towards an end to poverty, hunger and homelessness in the City of Atlanta.
Sporting blonde hair (before dying it pink later that night) Kim Kardashian spoke onstage at the Create & Cultivate Los Angeles conference in L.A.
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From super-fan to champion! Hairspray's Marissa Jaret Winokur had the honor of being crowned Celebrity Big Brother's first-ever champion, as CBS' debut all-celeb season came...Holy French fries and kiddie leashes, Baht-man! There is so much news going on the the world of 90 Day Fiance this week, it’s enough to make Danielle Mullins’ white binder explode. Rumors that Molly and Luis are divorcing were quickly followed by confirmation that Nicole is flying to Morocco to marry Azan. In the arm tattoo words of Scheana Marie: It’s All Happening. And – at least in Nicole and Azan’s case – TLC cameras are capturing it all!
No word yet on whether Azan is attracted to Nicole more than 55%. Also, no word on whether Luis is still petrified of Home Goods decorations (see: Devil owl, Satan candles, evil Buddhas). Both couples were featured on season five of 90 Day Fiance, and both couples’ relationships were giant blazing dumpster fires. Now it seems their stories are diverging in opposite directions. While one hellfire is put out, another grows even bigger.
After Nicole flew back to Florida last season with her toddler daughter, May, we found out that Azan’s K1 Visa was denied. Because he’s prohibited from entering the U.S. on a K1, Nicole decided to save all of her Starbucks paychecks up to fund a trip BACK to Morocco – and this time she’s not leaving until she’s wifed up! As she’d threatened in the past, Nicole is also taking May with her (with or without a leash, we wonder?), and plans to apply for a different Visa classification once she and Azan are married. Their ultimate plans are to move back to the U.S. as captor and prisoner a married couple.
In Touch Weekly reports that Nicole “will have to become a resident of the country and she either has to be married to a citizen or have a job or be a student.” It’s not clear how long the Visa process will take for the couple after they’re wed, however.
So, when is our fair maiden leaving for Morocco? TODAY! She’s leaving TODAY, people!!! Which means there still might be time to storm the airports and form a human roadblock between that precious little May and her sad fate. (You know Nicole’s mom, Robbalee, would join us. For SURE.)
Keith Brooks’ YouTube channel, which offers inside scoops and updates on 90 Day Fiance dirt weekly, broke the news of Nicole’s Moroccan wedding plans back in February. He reported that she was leaving before Valentine’s Day, but decided to wait until her taxes were filed to receive an extra $4,000 tax return before the trip.
Keith also alleged that Azan STILL HAS MULTIPLE GIRLFRIENDS on the hook around the world, and even reached out to one woman who claims Azan has been her online “love” for the past year. Yikes.
Silver lining: Nicole and Azan will be featured on season six of 90 Day Fiance, and we can only hope the premiere date is announced soon. Sunday nights just aren’t the same without this train wreck in our lives. Oh, 90 Day Fiance – come back to us, lover! We need you!
TELL US: ARE YOU SHOCKED BY ANY OF THIS NEWS? ARE YOU MISSING 90 DAY FIANCE AS MUCH AS I AM? WHAT THE HELL IS NICOLE THINKING?!?
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Kailyn Lowry had her friend and Teen Mom 2 co-star Leah Messer as a guest on her Coffee Convos podcast where they talked all things failed marriages, co-parenting and Leah’s future as a motivational speaker.. Kail and her co-host Lindsie Chrisley also grilled Leah on her relationship with Jeremy Calvert!
Kail is literally obsessed with Jeremy and Leah getting back together. She loves them as a couple, and thinks there’s a real possibility of them giving their relationship another go. She also wants them to have another baby together! Leah however, insists it’s “never” happening. “I think he knows that,” she teases, although at Kail’s prompting Leah finally admits Jeremy recently asked her out on a date, but she suggested they take Addie out instead. Ouch! Leah and Jeremy did go to some a pottery place together (which was filmed!) and Leah made a dog bowl for her dog.
“I mean we’re friends and we get along for Addie. He’s a great person to co-parent with,” Leah shares. “Like, if we get in a disagreement, we work through it. We didn’t do well ‘together’ but we do great as friends.”
“We don’t hook up,” insists Leah, but adds, “whatever is meant to be.” One word: #DeerCam
Leah reminds Kail about the time she and Javi came to visit her and Jeremy in WV, and Javi almost drove off the side of the cliff in the mountains. (As a WV girl – I am so laughing over non-mountain drivers trying to navigate our crazy roads!). Jeremy actually had to tow them into the “vertical” driveway with his truck! HA. They also reminisce about going skinny-dipping in Myrtle Beach after Leah and Jeremy’s wedding. Eventually Kail calls Jeremy on Leah’s phone to discuss the incident, and Kail harasses him about dating Leah again. Jeremy denies that he’s still in love with Leah.
Switching gears to co-parenting with all their different baby daddies, Kail wonders about the twins’ relationship with Jeremy, because, “Javi and Lincoln had a really strong bond, and then he got a girlfriend, and things just like changed and fell apart. Once they kinda came back together – they just don’t have that relationship anymore.” Leah says the girls still see Jeremy at family events, but, “they have their own dad.”
Kail backhandedly complains about Javi and Jo, by comparing them to Corey and Jeremy. “I kinda respect them in that they don’t make everything about, like, filming the show… They don’t really gang up on you or anything on the show, or anything like that, and I really respect that about them.”
“We’ve all grown so much,” acknowledges Leah. Actually while listening to this I was thinking bout how mature and together Leah legitimately sounded and I was impressed! Kail is still Kail, however!
Kail and Javi are getting along presently, but it’s still a struggle. “Corey is a lot like Jo,” explains Leah, “and Jeremy is a lot like Javi.” Kail agrees, “Javi and Jeremy are like you kinda just never know which way it’s gonna go. Like you guys are getting along but you argue, and like it’s more up and down than Corey and Jo.” Lindsie suggests it’s a result of “unfinished” emotional business. “I have a lot of resentment towards Javi,” Kail admits.
Leah finds it easier to co-parent with Jeremy because they’re friends. “Corey and I don’t have that friendship. There’s strict rules… It’s like we have a schedule, and that’s what we do. And with Jeremy it’s like whatever.” Kail and Javi have a similar approach. “There’s a friendship, but also like animosity,” she explains. For the record, it does NOT sound like Leah and Jeremy have animosity. Of course they have been broken up for much longer, and Leah didn’t immediately get knocked up with another guy’s baby…
Conversely co-parenting with Jo and Vee is now seamless according to Kail. “I can call Vee and we can go get our nails done; Jo and I can take Isaac somewhere and there’s not an issue, but I wouldn’t call it a friendship like I would say I have with Javi. It’s definitely a co-parentingship, for sure.” So that’s a good thing, right? Or not? #Maturity
Leah and Miranda are certainly not hitting the salon together anytime soon, but they get along for the kids. Leah does note that Addie transitions between parents easier than the twins do and she believes it’s because she has a more relaxed relationship with Jeremy, but maintains that she, Corey and Miranda are now completely civil for the girls and it works out.
As for other things going on in Leah’s life, she’s ready to start dating again, but no dating apps! “Someone told me ‘that’s like putting ‘DTF [down to f–k] on your forehead’ and I am not that type of person, so I got off the hell off of Tinder and any type of dating app.” Leah isn’t interested in dating until he’s “the right person,” and she doesn’t believe he’s in WV. She “absolutely” hopes to move “eventually.”
Kail and Leah both worry that people will only be interested in dating them because they’re on TV. “Some of the girls use a different name,” says Leah, “so they don’t know who we are.” But she thinks that’s ridiculous because “it’s kinda like Catfish.”
In other news, Leah is writing a book! Who didn’t see this one coming?! “It’s so intimate,” she reveals. “And I’m gonna do a lot of motivational speaking. I’m so excited for it.”
Motivational speaking is Leah’s passion, so she’s no longer pursuing college. “I was so nervous at first. I’m just a little quiet person, but I know that with my story and getting it out there – it’s just going to make a difference for so many people.”
Kail believes Leah’s book will “give people another perspective of, like, everything” that has happened in Leah’s life, and suggests that she and Leah do a book tour together.
Finally Leah also dishes on the upcoming season of TM2, where viewers will see additional “ups and downs with Ali,” and “some Jeremy stuff” (including their pottery date!), and “just randomly talking if we should get back together or just hooking up.” We’ll also see Kail and Leah’s vacation to Hawaii. Kail wants a spinoff. “It should be like ‘The Life Of Leah & Kail, and it should be like ‘Girl Mom Vs. Boy Mom’,” Kail suggests. Um, sure, yeah…
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TELL US – WILL LEAH AND JEREMY GET BACK TOGETHER? WILL YOU READ LEAH’S BOOK?
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Happy Monday, friends! I know it’s technically February, but the Sister Wives have made it feel a lot like March the last few weeks if you catch my drift! After opening their arms to Mariah’s girlfriend as Meri and Janelle fearfully (yet somewhat open minded-ly) participated in the women’s march on Washington, the focus has turned to a much more important cause as far as Kody Brown as concerned. He wants to make sure polygamists are granted the same civil rights as everyone else…including homosexuals who seem to be on a cake walk according to Kody.
In a tizzy, Kody has enlisted Christine to call together the wives. The law suit that the family brought against Utah in the wake Brown crew being forced to flee Utah for the Vegas cul-de-sac compound has been dismissed. Janelle, Robyn, and Meri are extremely emotional and ready to fight for their rights. Christine and Janelle are fearful to move back to Utah, and all of the wives cite they have been the most public polygamists fighting for their plural family. Most other polygamous families maintain in hiding. There is a new bill scheduled to be heard which makes how they are living a felony in Utah. Kody is ready to march on the state house to make sure this bill isn’t passed.
Christine isn’t keen on marching given the potential to get arrested. What could happen to their children if they go to jail? Kody argues that his family shouldn’t be persecuted just because one sect is embroiled with sexual abuse. Prosecute the sexual abusers, not the loving families that practice polygamy. Janelle and Meri are supporting Kody by marching, but the verdict is still out for Robyn and Christine. They are so worried about the kids, and after Kody brings them in for a group prayer, she starts sobbing. She can’t not march, but she is terrified.
Kody and his wives set up an appointment with their attorney. They want advice on what could happen if they march with their friends. How can they ensure that their children will be cared for by the rest of the family? He recommends durable powers-of-attorney so their wishes are carried out in the event of arrests. Christine is hopeful that Robyn will stay home to avoid incarceration and play guardian to the rest of the kids. Robyn hates that she has to be left behind, but she needs to tend to King Solomon and her new baby. Sorry guys! After devising their marching orders, the family is summoned to garner interest for the rally. Christine wants her children to march as well to prove to naysayers that her family is successful and well-rounded.
Robyn’s son Dayton questions how big the march will be, but Christine and Robyn recognize that so many people in their community won’t march out of fear. As the camera spans the den, I spy a Logan! Ysabel wants to know the potential for the parents to be arrested. Aspyn volunteers to join, but Paedon doesn’t want to march without giving a reason. He simply doesn’t want to go. Kody doesn’t want to push the younger kids, but Paedon is older. Robyn interjects that she’ll be staying behind to watch the kids in case anything goes wrong. Maddie and Caleb are also undecided. It is obvious Maddie really wants to go, but Caleb has reservations. At least Maddie is following in her parents’ footsteps by making sure she’s in a relationship where the husband has the final say! While polygamy is against his beliefs, he finds the family to be pretty awesome. That said, he’s got his in-laws’ backs. Christine feels overwhelmed by Caleb’s sacrifice. Kody likens it to his religion not agreeing with same-sex couples, yet he still supports their rights. Kody then shames Paedon with words of pride, willing him to change his mind. Meri admits Mariah is still undecided on this march.
The older kids recall the fear before the move to Vegas. Maddie and Logan were old enough to recognize the repercussions, but Paedon reveals the move caused several dark years for him. He now realizes his parents’ motivations, but it is difficult for him to go back to Utah and relive those memories. Christine crosses her fingers that Paedon will change his mind. No dice. She chides him that he would be a powerful speaker for the cause, but he finds it to be a lost cause. He supports his parents and thanks his mother for not forcing the issue. Christine dumps her POA paperwork on Robyn and reflects on their now strong relationship after years of struggles. Robyn is trying to put on a brave face, but she’s concerned the adults will be arrested. Dayton is going to attend, but at least she can keep Solomon safe.
Is it just me, or are Christine and Kody bonding more than ever? She tells Kody of Paedon’s decision, and he spins it positively by saying it’s a testament to their wonderful life in Nevada. Kody is on his soapbox with Janelle, and she is trying to tune him out as his mane gets more and more heated. Janelle and Christine recognize that many people from their church will not partake because they do not want to rock the boat. If there isn’t a large crowd people will wonder why polygamists even bother. Kody gives an impassioned speech about wives needing to have strong love for their husbands while fighting back tears. Also trying not to cry is Robyn as she sends Dayton to the march. She has a very detailed punch list for lawmakers. Don’t talk to the men, talk to the women that are supposedly being victimized. Talk to the head of TLC who is really trying to mainstream polygamy with a ton of new plural family shows. It’s the norm! Robyn is very passionate about the families who are too scared to march. Umm…
A tearful Robyn bids farewell to Kody and her sister wives (and the slew of kids they’ve enlisted to join them). The cul-de-sac compound is going to be lonely for a few days. Robyn will probably want to hit up Meri’s wet bar to help pass the time. A very peeved Kody and family swoop into Utah under the cover of night. He’s fuming at a one-time threat from the Utah Attorney General who said he could arrest Kody if he ever re-entered the state. The Browns convene on the home of the Dargers with a bunch of other polygamists. Wait, didn’t this guy have a failed TLC season with his group? I can’t keep up with all of TLC’s polygamy teases. Oh! And there’s the man who has attempted to tame April on Seeking Sister Wife! Do you see him?? He’s right there behind Kody as that lady speaks about a gross d-bag exposing himself to her at a young age and how she was afraid to tell her family for fear they would get in trouble.
The gathering discusses the polygamists who are scared to come forward, and Angela (Seeking Sister Wife!!) speaks up about how it is a civil rights issue. Joe Darger realizes that it is hard for other groups to be supportive of their rights because they haven’t been tolerant of minority or gay rights. He urges the group to be inclusive and stand for all liberties. The group needs to band together to stop the abuse in the other sects of polygamy. Everyone–monogamists and polygamists–are against child abuse. Kody is fearful that this small group is the extent of this rally. The following day, the Browns are a bit bummed by the small turnout. However, the family is surprised by Mariah, her girlfriend, and their friends. Meri breaks down in tears. She knows this is Mariah’s olive branch for them working on their relationship.
Mariah is put off by people rallying against their movement. One person holds a sign that reads, “If you were gay, we’d be okay” but Mariah calls bullshiz on this sentiment, and I have to agree. Caleb is on the lookout for cops waiting to arrest them. Joe arrives and surprises Christine with the notion she’ll be giving a speech. After her solo at Mykelti and Tony’s wedding, anything is possible for Christine. Joe gives a powerful speech and a drenched Kody is screaming his support. He cites them as alternative families, and you know what, you do you if it doesn’t affect me. Joe chastises abusers in the polygamist community.
Other speakers passionately remind the crowd that you can denounce the abuse without denouncing your belief system for plural marriage. Christine is called to the stage, and in pure Christine comic gold, she breaks the mic right off the bat. She speaks from the heart, and again, I’ll say, I want whatever is Christine’s medicine cabinet. Ysabel is extremely proud of her mother. Janelle is very proud of her sister wife. I have to give serious props to Christine on her speech. She reiterates that by trying to silence the happy polygamists, the law makers have stolen the voice of those suffering from abuse. Caleb raises the roof for Christine’s courage and Meri expresses her gratitude to Mariah and Audrey for joining the cause. As the protesters gather for dinner, the family rehashes the day. However, the bill that the family was marching against was passed, and Kody and his wives feel defeated. The fight is not over for the Browns.
TELL US – WHAT DID YOU THINK OF LAST NIGHT’S EPISODE? WERE YOU SURPRISED THERE WEREN’T MORE PEOPLE AT THE MARCH?
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On last night’s Real Housewives Of Atlanta, it was Porsha Williams who had a nervous breakdown in Barcelona, even though NeNe Leakes was the one battling demon ex-friends and roaches.
You would think after Kim Zolciak sent everyone – cast, crew, employee at the convenience store near NeNe’s house – a video supposedly showing roaches in NeNe’s bathroom, NeNe would be on a full-scale rampage. Instead she is calm and collected when she joins the ladies for brunch the next morning. It is everyone else who’s saltier than the hairy balls olives NeNe was scared to eat!
Despite an all-night twerking session that was supposed to bond them, everyone hates the house and therefore is projecting onto each other. Since they are not staying in the deluxe accommodations fitting of a … used up trophy wife? they cannot cope. Cynthia Bailey is defensive because the house looked great online, but even she admits Air B&B is similar to Match.com in that what looks good in photos, often turns out to have mildew and a secret girlfriends in real life.
Eva Marcille tried to suck up make it better by offering door-to-door room service like it was the Four Seasons, but even that can’t make up for the fact that Sheree Whitfield was sleeping on a cot in the basement. With a sweater over her head? Now that she’s slept in a room with bars on the window she and Tyrone have something they can really bond over. It’s these shared experiences, and putting yourself in your partner’s lace-less shoes, that really draw a couple together! (See: Love & Lockup)
By the time the women meet at the prison commissary for breakfast … Oh whoops, the stunning sun room where personal chefs prepare a delicious brunch, they’re just snarking at each other left and right similar to restless captives. Porsha labels it “Bitchy Brunch.” She was not wrong. The major topic of conversation is what everyone thinks of Kim’s roach revelation and if Sheree plans to confront her BFF about Brielle’s shady behavior. Answer: Hell NO! Because Sheree is scared of what Kim will text about her (and her roaches).
Eva apparently didn’t understand what RHOA was all about (re: ruining lives one salacious accusation at a time) when she signed on the dotted line and thought everyone would respect her boyfriend’s political aspirations by pretending she was Michelle Obama (aka scandal-less instead of scandalous), so she’s upset that Shamea Morton asked her about dating Missy Elliot, which was what the blogs said. Apparently this is “off-limits.” Limits? With this group? HA!
Speaking of, I’m sure I’m not alone in wondering what is wrong with Marlo Hampton? The obvious answer for why she won’t stop coming for people unnecessarily is that she’s seeking attention and screen time. Like Porsha points out her so-called “fun shade” is mean, and it’s also just so random. Marlo was telling Kandi Burruss she needed etiquette class, but now she’s telling Kandi how much she loves her and instead is making digs at Porsha (who is supposed to be her friend) over how she lied about Kandi last season. Apparently Porsha is an expert on “backpedaling” so she should understand Eva’s plight in lying about her past. Porsha an expert on something? That implies she’s done these things well.
Imagine everyone’s surprise when NeNe finally swans through the door, wearing a virginal shade of pale pink, to announce that she has found them all deluxe accommodations in a luxury hotel. Bye-Bye Budget Ms. Bailey!
The word “hotel” puts the the women in high spirits as they hit the town to frolic through the streets and meet eligible, floating, magical men to complete their retinue of invisible, mysterious, wealthy African princes. To say they have strange taste is an understatement. Watching Porsha laugh and be silly, NeNe remembers why they used to be friends and has a renewed appreciation for Tinky-Dinky Tot or whatever it is Porsha is going by these days in her SnapChat profile. Kandi is still NOT feeling this love, though.
Before they returned to the strictly sickly side of things, Cynthia had to get a dip in the lady pond out of her system. Cynthia is still trying to make this Fifty Cyn thing happen, and on her bucket list is “Kiss a girl,” and instagram it. Is Cynthia 50 or 15? Rhetorical question. First she asks Kandi to be her victim, but Kandi is done kissing her co-stars after last season’s ‘rapegate’, so Cynthia tries to coerce Sheree, but unless thy name is Tyrone, Sheree is not interested in “Sloppy Seconds.” Finally, desperate to make people like her again, Porsha volunteers.
Cynthia insists it has to be a tongue kiss, but Porsha is now rebranding herself back into the chaste church lady who does not touch meat of any kind, and gives Cynthia a peck on the lips. Too bad Cynthia, like the 15 year old she is in spirit, shoves her tongue into Porsha’s mouth and winds up licking her teeth. If this is what Cynthia is offering in the sex department, no wonder she’s attracting the likes of men like Peter and Will! But what’s good for the ‘Gram is good for the gander and it puts everyone in a great festive mood. Except surly, skunky Kandi.
Why was Cynthia wearing a T-shirt in which she listed herself as a 90’s supermodel alongside Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford. Is Cynthia’s memory going in her old age?
The agenda is touring Barcelona in these little go-Karts, which of course Porsha crashes. She blames faulty brakes, but everyone knows it was a faulty driver (and her 6″ stilettos. Whatever happened to Birkenstocks while sightseeing?). The ‘accident’ was a preview of the much bigger crash to come.
Porsha is feeling reckless. Over lunch she breaks her ‘baby vegan’ diet and eats octopus. Because when in Spain… Then someone has the bright idea to order an entire bottle of vodka.
We all thought NeNe was handling Kim’s roach accusation in a mature, laid-back way by ignoring the obvious sleazy shade, but after a couple drinks, her real opinion comes out. NeNe is rightfully disgusted that not only did Kim’s daughter take the video of the bugs, but that Kim didn’t stop Brielle from sharing, and even worse Kim ‘retained’ the evidence for months. NeNe is also furious that Kim’s “good friend” Sheree never told her to stop.
NeNe has every right to be mad. The whole thing makes no sense. Brielle apparently claimed she didn’t notice the roaches waterbugs until she posted the video on Snapchat and her followers brought it to her attention. So Brielle was just so desperate to take a selfie she got ON THE BATHROOM FLOOR because there was no mirror over the sink in NeNe’s bathroom? But there was one on the floor? The whole thing is suspicious, and it’s even more suspicious that even though NeNe and Kim weren’t having ‘beef,’ Kim stock piled ammo (like the Handicapped parking spot) in case of future incidents.
While NeNe is spouting off, Marlo turns her attentions to Porsha to see if she is planning to confront Kim about her misbehavior. Porsha doesn’t think she wants to get involved since Kim isn’t really her friend, insisting she hopes NeNe and Kim can have a discussion. Maybe this is backpedaling on Porsha’s fault, but Kim isn’t really Porsha’s friend, so I can understand why she wouldn’t want to put herself in the middle of NeNe and Kim’s decades-long tit-for-tat bitch-a-thon.
Unfortunately, Porsha refused to answer Marlo’s question directly when she said “I don’t think so,” and that non-answer was also the wrong answer. Big time! Marlo demands answers and she demands them now. Cause she’s the FBI of Bravo, apparently.
Suddenly things take a very irrelevant turn, and Marlo is calling Porsha out for having a too small welcome mat by her front door, smelly breath. (Cynthia’s Ikea furniture also got brought into it.) Then Porsha started CRYING over the welcome mat dig because it was a gift from her mother?! HUH? How did NeNe’s roaches become all about Porsha and Marlo?
The entire time Porsha was holding this fan (another bit of eery foreshadowing given Kenya Moore‘s early love for provoking props) because it’s so hot in Barcelona, and while she’s heatedly arguing with Marlo, she keeps flapping it around incidentally. Meanwhile, Marlo keeps inching closer and closer, and getting angrier and angrier. Once Porsha starts crying, Marlo wonders if Porsha cried over what she did to Kandi, then tries to snatch the fan out of Porsha’s hand and jerks her wrist. Porsha reacts by jumping up and is pulled away by Shamea and Sheree. Before Marlo can retaliate, security is in the background escorting them out of the restaurant. You can take the rotten peaches out of Atlanta, but you can’t take the rotten peaches out of the so-called ladies. I mean, really!? The entire thing was baffling, and it came out of nowhere.
First of all, there is nothing wrong with Ikea and we all know that Cynthia needs to stay on budget since her men do not. Second of all, why is Marlo USING Kandi to start fights with Porsha? Even Kandi is tired of everyone throwing their drama into the mix every time they have an argument with Porsha. Lastly, it seemed like NeNe was actually ON Porsha’s side in the drama because she knows Marlo takes things too far in arguments. Interesting!
Outside the restaurant, Porsha reveals that her bucket list included having an argument with someone unworthy, so she can cross that off! Meanwhile, corralled by NeNe, Kandi, and Cynthia, Marlo continues to scream about how Porsha is fat, with stinky breath. It goes on and on, until Kandi warns her that the police were called and they should leave.
As the women are packing to move to their hotel, Porsha comes to NeNe’s room to inform her that although she appreciated the invitation to Barcelona she has to leave early because no matter what she does she can’t put Humpty Dumpty back together again. Meaning, the women just can’t seem to move past last season to give her another chance. Poor Porsha – living with consequences is hard!
NeNe, now in big sister mode and pleased to be considered the Head Peach In Charge that she considers herself, suggests Porsha admit to the entire group that she f–ked up last season – even though Porsha has already individually tried to apologize.
Recalling her days of Dr. Jeff, NeNe is reminded of what it’s like to be persecuted. Likewise recalling her days of friendship with NeNe, Porsha recalls some of the things she’s heard Marlo did to NeNe and has no idea why NeNe forgave her. But NeNe is obviously turning over a new leaf, because she’s forgiven Porsha as well. If the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over but expecting different results, I’d say both Porsha and NeNe are in fact insane!
NeNe encourages Porsha to stay, but Porsha needs to go home for more anger management – clearly. I think it’s a good thing that she leaves because Marlo will not let their argument die, and the rest of the trip would be a disaster. Plus, Sheree has already slept in a foreign jail (see above), and doesn’t want to do it again.
Does Porsha Feel Bullied By The RHOA Cast?
TELL US – TEAM MARLO OR TEAM PORSHA?
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