RHOP Season 9: How Gizelle Bryant Could Shine Without Robyn Dixon

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I still miss Robyn Dixon on the Real Housewives of Potomac. Mainly because she was part of the Green Eyed Bandits duo. But I have plenty of faith Gizelle Bryant will learn to shine on her own without a friend standing next to her. 

The history of Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon

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The pair first met at a charity event but immediately hit it off. So when Bravo was looking for a group of friends for their new Potomac franchise, it made sense that Robyn and Gizelle would be cast. From the get-go, the double trouble twins were inseparable. The series premiere in 2016 showed them instantly taking one another’s sides in a fight with another cast member. One instance occurred when Robyn and Gizelle stormed Ashley Darby’s restaurant Oz. The purpose was to call out the beauty queen for spreading rumors about Juan Dixon. 

Gizelle and Robyn were great at plotting together, and for years the dynamic worked. Sadly, Season 8 felt a bit boring with Robyn’s lack of storyline. Viewers had grown tired of watching her relationship with Juan play out. It always felt like Robyn was hiding something from the show, and finally, the network axed her. Even though the pair were a package, Gizelle was allowed to blossom again in Season 9, assuming she could keep her narrative on track.  

Gizelle Bryant is in her single-gal era

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Starring in Season 9 of the Real Housewives of Potomac without Robyn is a chance for the mother of three to turn the page. She no longer has to insert herself into Robyn’s messy home life. And she might be able to show a brand new side of her that fans have yet to meet. Recently, Bravo viewers saw Gizelle turn over a new leaf with Wendy Osefo. I know I held my breath, too! But the lunch went swimmingly between the two. For years, the two housewives have failed to see eye to eye, and it didn’t help that Gizelle once brought up rumors about Eddie Osefo cheating.  

But now, without Robyn in her ear, I think Gizelle will judge Wendy for herself and maybe even become “besties.” As the sneak peek of the season showed, Wendy’s friendship with Karen Huger falters a bit, so it will be interesting to see Gizelle swoop in and help pick up the pieces. I like seeing the former preacher’s wife having to put herself out there and make friends. I believe it makes Gizelle more likable! 

Gizelle Bryant’s storyline is perking up

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The word on the street is that Gizelle is looking to hand over the spoon to some other pot-stirrer in the group. No longer will she constantly be putting herself in the middle. And we’ve seen evidence of this. After Karen noted that G had forgotten to invite her friend, Karine Jean-Pierre, to the Hattitude Party, Gizelle immediately said she would invite her to the G&A event. The Real Housewives of Potomac star noted in her confessional that she could see the Grand Dame was trying to throw shade, but she wasn’t going to play into it. Gizelle is looking to live her most “zen” life to date.

After the loss of her beloved father, Gizelle shared with fans that she now knows how precious time is. It was nice to see her put so much effort into the brain tumor event, as it showed a softer side of the fan favorite. So she doesn’t want to waste it on being petty. What will help G shine is the ability to focus on herself. As an OG, fans are invested in seeing Gizelle get her happy ending. It’s about time Gizelle focused on this new era of her Real Housewives career and proved why she still deserves a spot on the series.

RHOP needs Gizelle Bryant

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Even though some viewers feel that Gizelle would spiral without her sidekick, she is shining bright like a diamond. And it looks like Gizelle has listened to the advice of viewers who often noted that holding grudges for so long isn’t good for reality TV. All followers wanted to see some form of reconciliation, not all-out bitterness. For a moment, it felt as if it could ruin the vibe of the entire group. In reality, Gizelle is an intricate part of the Real Housewives of Potomac. With Gizelle in the cast, it allows other OGs like Karen to volley off her.

Without Gizelle, the group wouldn’t work. At 61, Karen would have no real way of connecting with the younger women. Somehow, Gizzy is the landbridge that connects both age groups. I do not doubt that we need Gizelle to keep the cogs oiled and fully functioning. After two episodes, it is clear that G is ready to shine. All she needed was a little push and to be forced to make more friends. 

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How Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Could Repair Relationship With His Kids

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Fans of Sister Wives are watching Kody Brown go down a rabbit hole when it comes to facing his family issues. The father of 18 can’t seem to understand that the pain and suffering have been due to his own hands. Outsiders easily can see that the Brown children will always be the kids in the situation. Kody is waiting for them to come to him and apologize. In reality, it should be the other way around. Kody still marches to the beat of his own drum. But at this rate, it’s a war drum, and he is about to love the home-field advantage. 

Gabe Brown opens up about his father’s pitfalls

In the most recent episode of Sister Wives, Gabe Brown opens up about the ongoing situation with his father. As followers will recall, the significant fallout occurred during COVID-19 when Kody tried implementing stricter rules than the CDC. Kody just wanted his large polygamous family to conform to his wishes, but his teenage boys had other plans. Kody and Janelle Brown’s sons wanted to see their girlfriends, and eventually, Kody tried kicking them out of the family home. Luckily, Janelle stepped in before that could happen. But the fight has stuck with Gabe, who has been filmed repeatedly crying over the situation. 

This week, Gabe visited Janelle for breakfast, sharing that Kody had “hit me up.” But the 22-year-old added, “It was strange because he was like, ‘Hey, I miss you.’ And then, he was like, he kept, like, phrasing it like I owed him an apology.” Gabe felt ambushed. Eventually, I was just like, ‘Hey, unless you’re, like, actually ready to have a relationship and fix things, then we’re not going to talk anymore. He came back a couple of days later and texted me. He’s like, ‘Hey, I’ve been like thinking about what you’ve been saying. I forgive you, Please forgive me.’ I was like, ‘Forgive me for what?’ Like, what’s going on here?”

Kody Brown doesn’t understand the definition of accountability

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Gabe wondered why his father found it so difficult to understand the proper protocol. Gabe shared with Janelle, “I told Dad that if he doesn’t change and he can’t take accountability, then I just won’t ever see him again. And I’m perfectly OK with that.” To be honest, I think most of the Brown children have made the same decision regarding their dad. Janelle, who divorced Kody in December 2022, noted that she doesn’t “know what it would take at this point” to get things back on track.

The second wife of Kody shared that the entire family is “so busy, and they’re starting to spread out across the country.” But Gabe had a different thought process, noting, “I think it would take Dad really setting things straight. And, I think that that would take an act of god.” Janelle has always taken her kids’ side, adding, “Their dad had been expressing things to them just off the cuff about, you know, he wished that he would have waited and just married Robyn. I don’t know what dad says that to their kids, but my kids have many stories like that.”

Kody Brown can still fix this mess

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I don’t love Kody as a father figure, but I hope that he can still redeem himself. Everyone makes mistakes, and sometimes I think his children forget that this is Kody’s first time at life too. There is no manual for marriage or raising children. But to have any hope of making amends, he has to take accountability. I know I sound like a broken record, but Kody just needs to say, “I’m sorry for XYZ…” and allow his children to explain why they feel the way they do towards him. If Kody can admit his faults (which feels undoable currently) and just fall to his knees, I think some of his children will be open to reconciliation. 

However, Kody has chosen to do the complete opposite. If what Gabe is saying is true, the patriarch has chosen to gaslight and manipulate his offspring. At the rate he is going, Kody will end up alone and miserable due to his inability to apologize. After a while, a cranky old man act won’t win anyone over. So Kody needs to think hard and either shape up or ship out. 

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