Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Real Housewives of Miami Season 6, Episode 12 Recap: A Semi-Successful Swim Week for Julia and Kiki

Real Housewives of Miami Season 6, Episode 12 recap
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2024 is showing no sign of slowing down, and neither are the Miami Housewives. In The Real Housewives of Miami Season 6, Episode 12, called “Sink or Swim,” fans got to see Julia and Kiki’s Swim Week appearances that they’d teased last week. Meanwhile, the tension between Marysol, Alexia, and Nicole may have finally reached a close, while Guerdy’s tensions only continued rising. Here’s everything that happened on RHOM Season 6, Episode 12.

Julia and Kiki prepare for Swim Week

Julia Lemigova for The Real Housewives of Miami Season 6
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On one rainy Miami day, Julia met up with a team over at Shan, a clothing line partnering with Julia as a runway model for Swim Week. Julia admitted she’d never been to Swim Week. More than that, however, was the fact that Julia hadn’t modeled in over 24 years. Julia admitted that she’d put everything in her life on hold in the face of Martina’s cancer diagnosis.

Now, Julia was ready to get back into the swing of things. She modeled a few outfits with the Shan team and spoke of her modeling background, being discovered the same year as Kate Moss. Despite her experience, Julia admitted she felt like she needed a cover-up. Both her nervousness and excitement increased when she found out she’d be closing the show.

But she wasn’t the only one making preparations for Swim Week.

Elsewhere, Kiki was getting her fitting done with Luli Fama. As the fitting took place, Kiki explained her modeling background in her confessionals. She explained she got started in modeling through Swim Week at just 15 years old.

Despite the encouragement she received in Haiti to be a model, her parents weren’t thrilled about the prospect. Kiki’s dad and stepmom kicked her out at 15. She became emotional as she described the struggle of being homeless at just 15 – staying with friends, working, and going to school.

Guerdy can’t go on with her cancer treatment

Guerdy and Russell Abraira at The Real Housewives of Miami reunion
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Meanwhile, Guerdy and Russell went out for a nice lunch, but it didn’t take long for the conversation to get serious. Russell commented that Guerdy staying in bed all day was “kind of depressing.” Guerdy didn’t deny that, but said, “It is depressing. I wanted to be depressed. Is that okay? Like, what do I have to be happy about right now?”

Despite Guerdy’s first surgery seemingly going very well, it, unfortunately, didn’t remove as many of the cancer cells as was hoped for. Guerdy would need another surgery, and she was not ready to accept that. Guerdy felt she was going “two steps forward, four steps back.”

Russell said they would just keep taking everything as it came, but Guerdy responded that if she needed surgery a third time, she simply wouldn’t have it. “I’m not doing it.” She was also adamant that she wouldn’t have a mastectomy.

Her husband tried to prod her in what he felt was the right direction, telling her she’d “have to do it,” seeing as the cancer had grown to be invasive. But Guerdy remained in denial as her optimism continued fading. “I don’t know how I got here,” she told cameras.

Lisa’s house hunting continues (with one hiccup)

Real Housewives of Miami Season 6, Episode 12
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Later that week, Lisa decided to take some responsibility and go house hunting. Lisa’s brand of responsibility, that is. The house that she and Jody went to look at had a 21,000-square-foot lot. Granted, Lisa did not yet know her price range. It would all depend on her upcoming settlement.

The house’s asking price was over $5 million, and even with the settlement, it seemed unlikely that Lisa might have that sort of money. Still, she didn’t know. Things “really blew up” between her and Lenny, and everything seemed up in the air.

Jody tried to encourage Lisa to just sign the settlement agreement. Lisa, for her part, said, “I don’t want to live under Lenny’s thumb anymore.” Wait for the but. “But I do need his support because we have two kids together and I was married to him for so long.”

Julia absolutely slays at Swim Week

Real Housewives of Miami Season 6, Episode 12 recap
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Swim Week came faster than anyone anticipated, and Julia was happy to be modeling again. She said the energy was “exactly the same” as in her days. As Julia called her family, the girls started filing into the VIP area one by one. Nicole was happy to see Adriana arrive so the two could clear the air with Alexia and Marysol.

For those who haven’t kept up, Alexia and Marysol blew up at Nicole for having Ana Quincoces at the Mother’s Day luncheon. But Adriana was the one to invite Ana. Adriana apologized to Nicole and, once Alexia and Marysol arrived, the four said they’d sort everything out after celebrating Julia and Kiki.

And celebrating is exactly what they did! The girls were all too happy to see Julia walking down the runway. Julia, like a professional, didn’t even acknowledge them until after the fact. Julia said it felt amazing to be back on the runway, and she was so “proud” of herself.

An end to the Mamacita madness

Real Housewives of Miami Season 6, Episode 12
Photo by: Jeff Daly/Bravo

The girls went up to a roof to relax between Julia and Kiki’s runway and Marysol said it was time to “cut the bullsh*t.” They got to talking about Mother’s Day. Adriana admitted that Nicole knew nothing of Ana’s plans to trash Alexia’s finances. Adriana had already explained this but Marysol and Alexia were a little too stubborn to see things from another perspective.

The group began arguing a bit, but Nicole maintained that she knew nothing about Ana’s beef with Marysol or Alexia. However, in a confessional, Nicole did admit that Ana had told her to watch out for Marysol. Nicole was beginning to see why.

Alexia and Marysol then blamed Nicole for allowing Ana to stay. Nicole defended that choice by reminding them they’d already left before Ana even arrived, at which point, they said they would’ve come back if Nicole had called. Because she was just supposed to know that apparently.

Nicole was at a loss. While the tumultuous duo did eventually accept Nicole’s innocence, she was annoyed that she had to spell it out for them so many times. Moreover, she found it aggravating that she always had to defend herself when she’d never shown maliciousness before. “You guys never give me the benefit of the doubt,” she correctly expressed.

As for Adriana’s take on the situation, she noted how “competitive” Alexia could be, always wanting to be “queen bee. But Nicole is a doctor and a great dresser – impeccable taste – with beautiful homes that aren’t rented by the way. Nicole is the real Barbie and that bothers Alexia to the bone.”

Kiki kills it on the runway, but her friends run away

Kiki Barth for The Real Housewives of Miami Season 6
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The ladies filed back inside to see Kiki’s runway appearance. Julia commented that she had the “best seat in the house.” She was so real for that, TBH. Kiki soon made her way past her friends and they cheered for her with vigor. They all had such kind things to say about her in their confessionals as well. Guerdy called her “My Haitian Sensation.”

In a confessional of her own, Kiki expressed her love for her craft. She also expressed how much it meant to have the support of her friends, especially considering she didn’t always have that from her family. Kiki was “proud” of herself for having overcome and doing all the things others said she couldn’t do.

From there, the ladies filed into a sprinter van (oh no). But as traffic built up with several people trying to leave, the Housewives started exiting the van one by one. Kiki was visibly hurt. After all the support Kiki’s shown her friends, the least they could’ve done was stuck around for a while. At least Adriana and Julia stayed with her.

Alexia plans a trip to Mexico City

Real Housewives of Miami Season 6, Episode 12
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The next day, Julia and Alexia met up for some quality time between friends. After meeting some animals on the farm (from a distance), Alexia took the opportunity to invite Julia on an upcoming trip to Mexico City. Julia was already on board, but to sweeten the pot, Alexia pointed out that they would be celebrating both Pride and Julia’s birthday while on the trip.

Alexia herself was keen on heading to Mexico to visit the Basilica of Guadalupe, whom she considered a great help during Frankie’s accident. She credited her faith in Guadalupe for helping her get through the years since the accident.

Alexia soon called Larsa to drop the same invitation. Larsa was just about to record an episode of her podcast with Marcus. After the phone call, the two got to talking about the age difference in their relationship (yawn). Although, Marcus made a funny unintentional diss when saying he was older than Larsa “in spirit.”

Larsa also mentioned the 11 eggs that she’d frozen in the past. She was inspired to freeze them while hanging out with the Kardashians. As such, she and Marcus discussed the possibility of having kids together. If that was in the cards for Marcus, he’d have about a year to decide.

Is Adriana about to record a smash hit?

Real Housewives of Miami Season 6, Episode 12
Photo by: Jeff Daly/Bravo

Next up on Alexia’s invite list was Guerdy, who was playing cards with Russell and her youngest son. Guerdy began discussing how she was moving into “the chemo zone,” and soon became emotional. Alexia said she’d be praying to her saint on Guerdy’s behalf.

And speaking of, Alexia invited Guerdy to Mexico City. Guerdy admitted it might be hard for her to make it, but she said she hoped for the best.

The episode closed out on Adriana and her career aspirations as she recorded a new single with Emilio Estefan. With plenty of music writing experience at her back, Adriana was happy to see it paying off. She told Emilio she’d be going to Mexico City soon.

At the mention of Mexico, Emilio suggested they hook her up with a performance to try and cultivate an international audience. After a cut to black, fans were left with a teaser of one week later, with Adriana preparing to get up on stage, her nerves nearly taking over her body. Coming soon on RHOM: a trip to Mexico City.

The Real Housewives of Miami continues Wednesdays at 9/8c on Bravo.

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Gizelle Bryant Says Candiace Dillard Bassett ‘Using’ Friendship With Robyn Dixon as ‘Excuse’

Gizelle Bryant in a red dress on Watch What Happens Live; she's making a disapproving face and has her head cocked to the side.
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On Season 8 of The Real Housewives of Potomac, the divide in the cast is as wide as the Potomac River. On one side, you have the Green-Eyed Bandits, Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon. On the other side, you have Candiace Dillard Bassett, who’s holding a whole bunch of resentment after Season 7’s drama.

Candiace and Gizelle have basically given up on trying to make things right. In the meantime, Candiace has gone back and forth about whether or not she can be friends with Robyn. She said that Robyn’s close-knit friendship with Gizelle makes it difficult to find peace. That’s not adding up for Gizelle.

Excuses, excuses?

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During a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live, a virtual caller asked Gizelle her thoughts on Candiace and Robyn’s feud and their inability to reconcile. Gizelle made it pretty clear that she thinks Candiace is just making up excuses to stay mad at Robyn.

Gizelle said, “She’s just using that as a bit of an excuse. If she wants to make up with Robyn, she should because Robyn hasn’t done anything to her.”

Obviously, Candiace has a very clear reason to be upset with Gizelle. In Season 7 of RHOP, Gizelle said that Chris Bassett made her “uncomfortable” by propositioning her into a hotel room after the Season 6 reunion. Candiace felt that Gizelle was trying to insinuate sexual misconduct, and she won’t let that go. If Gizelle breathes, Candiace is waiting there with her cryangle saying, “But what about Chris?”

Candiace’s feud with Robyn makes a lot let sense. Andy Cohen pointed out that Robyn and Candiace previously had a friendship, despite her fights with Gizelle. in response, Gizelle clarified that she’s never had any issues with Candiace and Robyn’s friendship. If they want to make up and be friends, more power to them.

“If you’re friends with me, that doesn’t mean I choose who you’re friends with.” Gizelle explained, “I’m an adult.”

Of course, they’re all adults, but that hasn’t stopped them from acting childish throughout Season 8. We’ve seen nothing but temper tantrums and ultimatums, and it’s growing stale. Let’s hope there’s some peace soon because they definitely can’t go on like this forever.

The Real Housewives of Potomac continues on Bravo, Sunday nights at 8/7c.

TELL US – DO YOU THINK ROBYN AND CANDIACE WILL BE FRIENDS AGAIN? IS IT FAIR FOR CANDIACE TO HOLD ROBYN ACCOUNTABLE FOR GIZELLE’S ACTIONS?

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Trishelle Cannatella Donates $200 to Peppermint After Traitors Elimination

Trishelle Cannatella
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Trishelle Cannatella has just become public enemy number one for Drag Race fans thanks to The Traitors Season 2. Trishelle was pushing hard to eliminate Peppermint, almost unjustly so.

Of course, much to Trishelle’s dismay, Peppermint turned out to be a Faithful. Peppermint has since spoken out on the elimination, telling The Daily Beast it “felt as bad as it could’ve felt.”

As for why Trishelle may have targeted her, Peppermint reflected, “To be magnanimous, maybe she just really thought I was a Traitor … I don’t think so, there could be some other reasons. You’d have to ask her.” Well, Trishelle has since written her own narrative.

Trishelle tries to convince fans of her “regret” surrounding Peppermint’s elimination

To her credit, Trishelle recognized all the backlash she was receiving (perhaps even before it fully manifested). She tried to clear her name using X, formerly known as Twitter. She shared a now-deleted screenshot that showed her reaching out to Peppermint a day before the Season 2 premiere. Trishelle wrote, “Lady! I know you’re busy tonight with [Johnny] Bananas but can we please have a chat.”

The text went on, “I’m still so upset about how everything went down and I hope you know I think you are so incredible and I’m so sorry for how it went down.” She wrote in a caption, “For those asking, I did reach out to Pepp BEFORE the show aired. I felt terrible about getting it wrong & her leaving early when she has such an incredible message & opportunity to share.”

It continued, “I made a bad game decision & I regretted it immediately after.” She also posted a link to Peppermint’s GoFundMe, a music video production to pay tribute to Janet Jackson and give opportunities to workers who need money during the difficult year for entertainment, especially the LGBTQ community.

The records on the GoFundMe page show Trishelle having donated $200, which isn’t nothing, but much less than what one might assume she could reasonably give.

The Traitors Season 2 continues Thursdays, with new episodes landing at 9/8c on Peacock.

TELL US – WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON TRISHELLE’S DAMAGE CONTROL? WHAT DID YOU THINK OF PEPPERMINT’S ELIMINATION?

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Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 4 Reunion, Part 2 Recap: Mommy Issues

Mary Cosby at the RHOSLC Season 4 reunion
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Welcome to the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 4 Reunion, Part 2 recap. Tonight the drama continues. Andy delves into the dysfunction of Monica’s relationship with her mom, Linda. Monica reveals that when she applied for the show, Linda actually prayed she would get the gig rather than her daughter. After all the hoopla, Lisa’s son Jack ditched his mission and is surfing in California. Jokes! And Mary Cosby, AWOL for most of the season, actually shows up to the reunion. Here are some of the highlights from the RHOSLC Season 4 Reunion, Part 2.

Monica and Linda’s tumultuous relationship

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When Andy brings up the dramatic dynamic between Monica and her mom, Linda, Monica says, “The only thing I can count on with my mom is that there’s nothing to count on with my mom.”

Linda actually said of her only child, “I hate your f*cking guts, you f*cking bitch.” She doesn’t seem to care how much she hurts her daughter. It’s such an unhealthy relationship. But as bad as Monica may be, Linda’s a bad person. I’ve seen people defending Linda on social media, but what kind of a mother calls her own daughter a “mother-f*cker?” That’s just crazy.

Turning to Lisa, Andy says, “You went pretty hard on Monica. You two went at each other about her relationship with her mom, about her calling her mom ‘Ted Bundy.’ Watching the show, did it make you rethink how you approached her about her mom?”

“What I observed on Easter was Monica’s mom being lovely and charming,” Lisa responds. “I said that statement [based on] what I saw … I don’t live in their house, I don’t know what happens behind closed doors. Fast forward to actually watching the show, they definitely have a very tumultuous relationship. It’s sad and it’s really none of my business.”

Linda wanted to be on the show

It was “more important to my mother to impress everyone else than to stick up for her daughter,” Monica adds.

“She sat down at the table and it felt like she wanted to be in Monica’s shoes,” Whitney agrees.

When Whitney and Heather both say they felt like Linda was trying to impress them, Andy observes, “For someone who left their 12-year-old to go pursue a career in television, do we think her mom was kind of auditioning to be a housewife?”

“When I applied to get on the show,” Monica says, “I did my final interview. The first place I went was to my mom’s.” Monica thought she’d totally messed things up and was crying that she’d bombed out, but her mom said, “Let’s say a prayer. And then she prayed that she would get it instead. She literally said, ‘Lord, if it’s not Monica, let it be me.’” Wow.

Heather is amazed that Monica would still film with her mom after that, but Monica thinks she’s just so used to her mom’s behavior that it just seems “normal.”

Did Jack Barlow bail on his Mission?

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Andy mentions that Lisa’s son Jack was recently seen in California in his mission attire. “So what’s going on? Did he not go to Colombia?”

“He bounced on his mission,” Lisa jokes. “He’s not going. He’s just hanging out with friends, surfing, doing all the good stuff.” But it turns out, he simply had visa issues.

Apparently, Jack’s visa was held up because the photo he sent in was shirtless. He wanted to show off his abs and thought it would be funny, but the government has no sense of humor.

“This is why I needed to be involved,” Heather said, shaking her head.

“So, Heather, why was Jack’s mission triggering to you?” Andy wonders.

“Oof!” she responds. “In a million ways. Even just watching him read his letter … It just reminds me of what I grew up with and what I no longer have.” Heather felt “hurt and sad” that she was excluded from the celebration, especially since Whitney also left the church, but she was invited.

Mary Cosby is back

Mary Cosby at the RHOSLC Season 4 reunion
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Mary told Andy on WWHL that she was returning to the show after being absent for Season 3 “to help you guys out.” That’s true altruism! The show needed her, so she came back.

“You never know what you’re going to get with Mary Cosby,” Heather says. “That’s kind of fun and makes filming with her exciting, so it felt right that she’s back.”

“Who in this group do you like?” Andy asks Mary.

“Um, I do like Angie, ’cause Angie can take my toughness,” Mary begins, mistaking rudeness for “toughness.” “I like Monica … and I love Meredith. That’s probably about it.”

When Heather gives her a questioning look, Mary adds, “I did like you until I seen [sic] your interview. You started talking about my house.” Mary felt Heather was making fun of her house.

“Mary’s décor is exactly like Mary’s personality,” Heather says in a clip from the show. “You never quite know what you’re gonna get: green carpet, Chanel pillows, Dr. Seuss chairs from Whoville.”

“With all due,” Andy responds, “you called Heather inbred.”

Lisa asks, “What’s worse? Your house comments or calling her inbred?”

Mary insists the comments about her house were worse. “She’s phony,” she says about Heather. “Don’t come to my house and say, ‘This is so pretty.’” Mary’s got to be the most self-absorbed, least self-aware person on the planet.

To her credit, Heather takes the high road and invites Mary to “come make fun of my house any time you want.”

Lisa gets the last word

Lisa Barlow at the RHOSLC Season 4 reunion
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Andy tells Mary that she uses the excuse of saying things to people’s faces rather than behind their backs to say some “really horrible” things. Thank you! Mary does say some awful things at times. Sometimes they’re funny, but mostly they’re just mean. As is Mary.

Lisa makes her point when she says, “I do say exactly what I mean to you, to your face.”

Mary can dish it out, but she can’t take it, saying their “relationship is done.”

But Lisa gets the last word when she fires back, “Exactly. So what?” I’ve never loved Lisa more.

Mary accuses Whitney of racism

Whitney Rose, Heather Gay
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Then, Mary says the most shocking thing of all when she calls Whitney a racist. Mary brings up that both Heather and Whitney were raised in the Mormon religion, which used to teach that Black people were “cursed” and not eligible for the Priesthood. Though the tenet was repealed in 1978, some people believe that it’s still ingrained in the culture of the LDS Church.

Even Heather admits that Mormon doctrine is rooted in racism, which Lisa, of course, vehemently denies. Whitney wants to know what she ever did or said for Mary to think she’s racist.

“It’s not anything you do or say,” Mary answers. “It’s your actions.” Aren’t actions the same as “what you do?”

“It’s a feeling, and you have to be my color to know it,” Mary concludes. Okay then. I’m not gonna argue with her, that’s completely fair.

Whitney wants to make sure she’s never done or said anything to Mary to make her feel that way, and Mary says she hasn’t. Okay, then. Don’t even try to understand the mind of Mary Cosby.

The reunion finished off with some more shouting, and Mary pleading with the ladies to hear Monica out. That’s what we’re gonna get in the third and final part, along with a look inside Monica’s Burn Book, and of course, Heather’s explanation about her black eye. Finally!

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 4 Reunion concludes Tuesday, January 23 @ 8/7c on Bravo.

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