Saturday, December 16, 2023

Everything Robyn Dixon’s Co-Stars Have Said About Juan’s Cheating Scandal

Robyn Dixon
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Robyn Dixon‘s complicated relationship with her husband Juan Dixon has been the main topic of conversation on Season 8 of Real Housewives of Potomac.

The former NBA player found himself in hot water in January 2023 when an influencer claimed he received a DM from a woman who claimed she dated Juan for a year during the COVID-19 pandemic. The woman submitted a hotel receipt with Juan’s name on it as evidence.

Robyn addressed the rumor on an episode of her and Gizelle Bryant‘s podcast, Reasonably Shady, in January. She told viewers that Juan did communicate with the woman over Instagram, but they “did not date.”

As to why his name was on the hotel receipt, oh boy, get ready for this one. Juan told Robyn the woman reached out to him and told him she was traveling to Maryland from Canada to visit her boyfriend, who played for the Baltimore Ravens. When she got to the States, she lost her wallet and was unable to pay for her hotel, so she called Juan, who decided to be a good samaritan and cover the hotel bill.

We aren’t totally buying Juan’s story, and neither are Robyn’s RHOP co-stars. Here is everything Robyn Dixon’s co-stars have said about Juan’s cheating rumors.

Karen Doesn’t Believe the Lies

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The Grand Dame of Potomac isn’t buying what Juan is selling. Karen Huger shared her thoughts on Juan’s hotel story in an interview with Us Weekly. The RHOP star said she wants to be supportive of her friend Robyn but has difficulty doing so as long as Robyn is standing behind her husband’s story.

“I want her to win, but I want her to stop lying,” she told the outlet. “If she can’t stop lying, what I’d like Robyn to do is accept the fact that we don’t believe their lies.”

“Own it and stop being ridiculous about it,” she added. “Things happen in everyone’s marriage. I’ve been married for 27 years. It’s not easy, but she needs to put it at ease and especially if you’re going to be a member of this core group.”

In a separate interview with Us Weekly at BravoCon 2023, the 60-year-old shared how she would’ve handled infidelity rumors about Ray. “I’d be divorced. Yeah, it’d be over,” she told the publication. “It’d really, really, Ray. No.”

Gizelle Finds Juan’s Story ‘Hard to Believe’

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Gizelle always has Robyn’s back, but that doesn’t mean she has Juan’s. The 53-year-old has admitted on Watch What Happens Live that she finds Juan’s story “hard to believe.” Gizelle might be Robyn’s bestie, but that doesn’t mean she’s not going to address Juan’s cheating rumors. We’ve seen her grill both Robyn and Juan about the affair on RHOP Season 8, and we hope she continues to dig for answers.

Candiace Think Robyn Is Covering For Juan

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Candiace Dillard Bassett has been candid about not believing the stories Juan has been telling. In a recent episode of RHOP, Candiace told her mom she believes Robyn is covering for her husband. “I don’t believe the stories that she’s telling,” she said.

Candiace has also shared she felt betrayed by Robyn for keeping the affair rumors a secret in Season 7. “I felt bamboozled,” she said to Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live in April 2023. “How can you all carry this fake story about Chris [Bassett] across the United States and back when you know there is a real scandal afoot in Potomac.”

Wendy Thinks Robyn Is ‘Delusional’

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Wendy Osefo can spot bullsh*t a mile away, and her BS radar seems to be pointed right at Juan. At a BravoCon panel this year, Wendy called Robyn “delusional.”

“I’m rooting for her marriage. But Robyn is delusional,” she said. “We address her delusion throughout this season, and we hold her accountable. But you know, you can take a horse to the water, but you can’t make them drink.”

Mia ‘Understands’ Why Robyn Wanted to Keep the Rumors a Secret

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Mia Thornton has a unique perspective on Robyn and Juan’s situation. Mia has always been less conservative than her co-stars, so it’s no surprise she has a more nuanced take on the situation.

During an appearance on the Page Six podcast, Virtual Reali-Tea, in May, Mia showed compassion for her co-star’s situation.

“It’s a very touchy situation…and they’re trying to figure things out. There’s a lot of pain, there’s a lot of hurt,” she said. “Does she really want to talk about this on national television, especially if they’ve already moved forward? Probably not.”

“I get it. I understand why she left it alone,” she added.

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Why Lala and Scheana’s Christmas Song Is Everything VPR Fans Need

Lala Kent and Scheana Shay
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Who knew all I needed to feel holiday cheer was a simple yet catchy song by Vanderpump Rules stars Lala Kent and Scheana Shay? Season 11 is about to grace our screens shortly after the New Year. The storyline is bound to be heavy, so it is nice to have the two moms add a bit of levity before the new season drops. 

Both Lala and Scheana have had their fair share of drama, so it is quite clever that the two banded together to mock the scandals of the past 12 months and make a bit of cash from their troubled times. Even though Lala and Scheana’s song, “Christmas Slay,” might not be as classic as “White Christmas,” it is definitely a one-hit-wonder I won’t mind hearing every holiday season. The Christmas jingle is a bop, just like “Apples,” and is classic Scheana (and Lala). This is a jam that every VPR fan should add to their holiday playlist.

Lala Has Pipes

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Forgive me, but I forgot that Lala had a decent set of pipes. The autotune doesn’t ruin the song at all, but the big surprise is Lala’s raw talent. She not only sings along with her bestie but also adds a flashy rap bit in the middle. Let’s just hope the two don’t have to perform it live because, if so, poor Scheana.

Fans will recall Lala collaborated with James Kennedy on his song, “Feeling You.” Lala is actually an accomplished singer and has held her own music showcase. The mother of one has also worked with DJ Duffey and music producer Sean2 Miles. Why she hasn’t made more of an effort in the music business is unknown, but I appreciate how she is giving herself a moment to shine like the North Star. 

The Song Shades Rachel

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‘Tis the season to be messy…though I thought it was about spreading good cheer. Anyway, Lala and Scheana made sure to add a bit of snark to their song directed at the former pageant girl and her part in the group’s demise. A few Easter eggs were dropped into the tune. In one line, Scheana raps, 

“It’s Christmastime, and I’m tryin’ to push off the naughty list 

You catch my drift?” 

“I wanna be an angel, not a Rachel, bitch.”

Scheana even jokingly referenced Rachel Leviss putting a temporary restraining order on her, noting, “Merry Christmas to you. No more TROs!”

Vanderpump Rules fans will recall that Scheana and Rachel found themselves in an alleged brawl, with Rachel claiming Scheana pushed her and then slugged her. The charges were eventually dropped, but it is clear that Scheana is holding a grudge. How very Grinch-like. 

The Song Notes Other Bravo Stars

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Like the song says, “If you’re gonna be a Scrooge, then you just gotta go.” If you aren’t a fan of “Christmas Slay,” please exit stage right.

The ladies knew who to pander to, as they also mentioned some iconic Bravo moments and stars from the last year. During the second stanza, Vicki Gunvalson, Tamra Judge, and Shannon Beador were mentioned with the girls crooning, “It’s the tres amigas, sippin’ tequilas.” A 90210 housewife was also mentioned with the line reading, “Lip service to Santa like Lisa Rinna‘s.”

Perhaps the best shoutout was for Erika Jayne as the SURvers sang, “And the verdict came in, and we’re keeping the earrings.” Who knew the sing-song would be so heavy with Pretty Mess shoutouts? 

The Holiday Creation Is Totally Them

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From the cover art to the actual lyrics, this has Scheana and Lala written all over it. I mean, even Scheana’s cover art is showing her good side. Though the cover gives me early 2000s Pinterest, I am still here for it and might even frame it for my next Christmas card. 

If I had to pick a favorite line, it would have to be, “I hope Saint Nick don’t catch me acting like a ho ho ho.” Basically, the ditty is funny and cringeworthy in a cute way. Some may feel it is a bit crude to make fun of someone in a Christmas song, but this is how the Bravosphere spins.

Really, I hate myself for loving it and hope that Santa gives me a pass for my questionable holiday music. 

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Below Deck’s Highs and Lows Of 2023

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The Below Deck franchise has brought us a lot this year. New crew members, familiar faces, drama, intense accusations, and friendships—all of this took place, and all of it was wild. As we begin to say our goodbyes to this year, we’re looking back at everything that’s transpired on deck. In turn, these are our top picks for Below Deck’s highs and lows of 2023.

High – BDDU’s Epic Leadership

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Below Deck Down Under Season 2 gave us a massive high with its leadership. Chief Stew Aesha Scott and Captain Jason Chambers are two of the best Captain-First Stew pairings at sea. This year saw the duo facing two separate sexual assault attempts while in between charters. On each, they handled their team members with respect and care, while swiftly removing the perpetrators from the yacht.

Aesha and Captain Jason are literally the dream team. They are firm and kind, and they both know how to handle conflict, sans any additional drama. Their epic leadership skills made this entire season “ah-maaaazzziing.” Truly, Aesha and Captain Jason can never leave, as they are our favorite Below Deck high from 2023.

Low – BDDU’s Two Assault Attempts

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Sing it with me, You take the good you take the bad and there you have the asshats named Luke Jones and Laura Bileskalne. These two disgraced yachties worked alongside Aesha and Captain Jason on BDDU Season 2. To explain why they suck, Luke drunkenly crawled into Margot Sisson‘s bunk looking to score, despite her spoken “no.” Similarly, Laura ignored Adam Kodra‘s “no,” while also making light of Luke’s actions.

On Luke, production stepped in to save the day. They forced Luke’s naked, pasty body out of Margot’s cabin, which made Luke mad, while we all cheered from our couches. Aesha alerted Captain Jason, who immediately sent Luke to a hotel. The very next day, Luke lost his job.

With Luke now gone, his bestie Laura was crushed. Therefore, Laura began to express that Luke hadn’t done anything wrong, other than picking the wrong girl to try and score with. I’m channeling Dan Levy here as I type-yell “EW, LAURA!” She also continually tried to score with Adam, who in turn had to keep turning her advances down.

Needless to say, Laura walked the plank as well. Luke and Laura were the absolute worst parts of this entire franchise this year. They therefore earned their spots well, making them our lowest of lows for Below Deck 2023.

High – BDSY’s Entire Season 4 Crew (Minus Gary King)

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Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 featured yet another love triangle with Gary King, but we are choosing to leave him for the section just below, which I’m sure is not shocking for anyone with a pulse. Despite Gary, this crew goes down as our favorite combined group of yachties. Ileisha Dell, Alex Propson, Lucy Edmunds, Mads Herrera, Chase Lemacks, and even our failed lovebirds of Daisy Kelliher and Colin MacRae all showed up and showed out this season.

What made this crew so darn likeable was that everyone knew how to do their jobs well, and their teamwork onboard was excellent. They were all also great humans, who in turn formed genuine friendships during filming. To date, this group remains tight, often posting images of their meet-ups on land. For the levity that these yachties brought, we choose them as one of our high’s for Below Deck 2023.

Low – The Accusations Against Gary King

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Gary often comes across as a creeper on BDSY. He loves the ladies, and weirdly, many of them have loved him right back. However, post filming for Season 4, Gary was called out, big time. In a disturbing Rolling Stone article, Samantha Suarez from the production team claimed that Gary had attempted to force himself on her during filming, while several additional voices also stated that they’ve witnessed Gary “constantly” making women uncomfortable.

Gary’s time is now up. He was removed from BravoCon 2023, and his future on this hit series lies in the balance. These accusations are very serious, and as they have come from multiple people, they cannot be taken lightly. Therefore, the allegations made against Gary are easily one of our lows for Below Deck in 2023.

High – Fraser Olender’s Chief Stew Showing

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Kate Chastain left large, snarky shoes to fill after walking away from the Below Deck franchise. Luckily, her male twin, Fraser Olender, rose up this year, taking Kate’s place rather well. Overall, Fraser is witty, fashionable, and makes for excellent confessionals. Though his leadership skills saw a few tweaks needed this year, he rose to the occasion, making him one of our 2023 highs for the Below Deck franchise.

Low – We Said Goodbye To The Stud of The Sea

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Captain Lee Rosbach kicked off the entire Below Deck franchise in Season 1, and he stayed on until Season 10, becoming the face of this hit Bravo series. He lead with wit and charm, and his unflappable way with words has seen hundreds of memes and quotes becoming iconic. Sadly, after filming for Season 10, it was revealed that Captain Lee was not invited back to film for Season 11.

Our hearts sank at this news, and we know that we are not alone in our feelings on this matter. Captain Lee breathed heart and sass into this series, and we will miss his presence tremendously on our screens. Therefore, Captain Lee’s removal from this series family has to go on our 2023 list of lows found on Below Deck.

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Real Housewives Who Are Refreshingly Honest About Their Sobriety

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The Real Housewives franchise has a drinking problem on its hands. Case in point: Shannon Beador got behind her wheel drunk in September. Her car wrecked, she fled the scene, and shortly after, Shannon was sentenced to three years of probation. This wasn’t shocking, sadly, as Shannon actually now joins a long line of alcohol-related legal issues on Bravo.

To recap, Gina Kirschenheiter was also arrested for a DUI, while Kim Richards was arrested for disorderly conduct. Likewise, Luann de Lesseps was arrested for disorderly intoxication and battery of an officer. Her Welcome to Crappie Lake co-star Sonja Morgan also received a DUI back in 2010. In addition to these arrests, let’s not forget the dozens of lost memories, Heather Gay‘s mysterious black eye, and Brandi Glanville‘s drunken behaviors on Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, which saw sexual assault allegations arise.

Clearly, alcohol is a problem. We aren’t the only ones who think this to be true, thankfully. In fact, several of the Housewives have caught on to the pitfalls that just a few shots can bring, and therefore, many of them have now gone sober. As we know that liquor helps to loosen these stars for filming, this cannot be an easy lifestyle change for the ladies to partake in.

But, partake they are—and they have all admitted that it’s been hard. As we are impressed with their vulnerability, we’d like to give them credit. After all, sometimes, spilled tea should be positive. With that in mind, these are the Real Housewives who have been refreshingly honest about their sobriety journeys.

Gina Kirschenheiter

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During the RHOC Season 14 premiere, viewers watched as Gina dealt with the fallout from her DUI. Here, Gina picked up her phone, engaging in an emotional FaceTime call with her dad. “I know I disappointed you,” she tearfully began, adding, “I just hope that the kids don’t think bad of me, too,” she sobbed, and as a mother, this hit. Parents are supposed to set examples for their children, so Gina’s honesty in this moment felt genuine.

Thankfully, this Real Housewives star is now sober, but the journey wasn’t easy. Speaking to People, Gina got real, explaining, “I would say to myself, I think I’m drinking too much. Next week, I’m not going to drink at all, but then next week would come and it’d be hard and I’d say, ‘f*ck it, I’m going to have a drink, I can’t do this,’ and that scared me. I wasn’t even able to have a short spurt of success not drinking, and that really raised a red flag, like, ‘Oh, this is serious.'”

It wasn’t until RHOC Season 17, however, however, that Gina won her battle over booze. After, Gina continued to keep it real when noting how this affected friendships. “It’s strange, when you stop drinking, you really see all these things you didn’t notice prior, like how alcohol is very normalized in mommy culture. And it’s scary because you don’t want to be judged,” she said.

Moving forward, Gina ordered mocktails while still bringing the drama on Real Housewives of Orange County. In fact, Gina stated that she was “more present” without drinking. This proves that alcohol doesn’t need to be a job requirement for reality television stars. For her refreshingly honest candor when it comes to multiple aspects of sobriety, we applaud Gina.

Kyle Richards

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Kyle Richards from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills passed one year of sobriety in July. When an equally sober reporter caught up with her on BravoCon‘s red carpet, Kyle discussed her decision to cut out liquor. “I’m not an alcoholic,” she began, explaining instead that she “gave it up for fitness and health reasons.” With vanity accusations likely in the back of her mind, this admittance was pretty honest, if you ask us.

As for a positive aspect that this has since brought, Kyle also stated, “I wasn’t expecting to have all this clarity. I feel so different, in the best possible way.” She also stressed that her anxiety has been minimized, saying, “I don’t even take Lexapro anymore.” The fact that Kyle has maintained an alcohol-free lifestyle with lessened anxiety while her world literally implodes, well, it’s impressive.

You see, Kyle’s 27-year-long marriage to Mauricio Umansky has gone downhill, and the two have entered into a separation. On this, Kyle admitted that sobriety affected her marriage to Mauricio, as his social obligations see him attending booze-fueled parties often. Nevertheless, Kyle is sticking to her guns and remaining sober. For her honesty over her mental health journey and her efforts taken in remaining sober, we say, well done, Kyle.

Leah McSweeney

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Leah McSweeney was sober for almost ten years before joining Real Housewives of New York. Once hired, the pressures of filming saw her drinking habits return. She’s since resumed a sober lifestyle, and in every interview that Leah’s given, she’s presented as raw and genuine, admitting that it was way more than just alcohol that she struggled to kick. Now, Leah wants to create change, not only with those who similarly struggle, but within the network as well.

To explain, Leah is suing Bravo, citing a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. During filming, Leah claimed that her sobriety wasn’t handled well. Likewise, Leah said that her fellow cast members pressured her to drink, despite her history of substance abuse. On this, Leah was afraid to speak out, fearing retaliation from the network, as one of the producers allegedly told her that the viewers didn’t like her when she wasn’t drinking.

For her efforts made in helping those who come behind her, both on-air and off, we applaud Leah’s bravery and refreshingly honest takes on sobriety.

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