Sutton shared the news on Watch What Happens Live and left host Andy Cohen with his jaw on the floor when she revealed her therapist is also Erika Jayne’s.
Erika Jayne’s therapist looks familiar
The revelation came when a fan asked a question about Erika. “As someone who hasn’t always had a great relationship with Erika,” the fan began, “what did you think of her therapist saying she needs to work on having empathy?”
The question was about a scene in which Erika’s therapist, Dr. Jen Mann, told her she would need to have more empathy for her friends, and Erika asked, “How do I get that?”
While Sutton didn’t answer the question, she offered another piece of information that she gleaned from watching the scene: “You know what’s funny? Erika’s therapist is my therapist. Dr. Jen.”
The revelation made the studio gasp and laugh collectively, and Andy’s jaw literally dropped to the floor.
Sutton added that she only found out they shared a therapist when she watched that episode. “I was like, ‘That’s Dr. Jen! That’s my therapist!’”
Avi Gabay, Sutton’s assistant, quickly interrupted her and said not to say anything more or she might get in trouble.
Dr. Jen on the job
While fans were surprised to hear Erika ask her therapist how to empathize, Sutton was convinced that if anyone could help Erika, it was Dr. Jen.
“I have a lot of empathy, so I think Dr. Jen is going to be able to solve the problem,” she admitted with a laugh.
She ended by sharing that she thought highly of Dr. Mann’s work. “She’s a great therapist. She helped me through my divorce. She got me out of bed.”
And speaking of Dr. Jen, she probably helped Sutton control herself at the Magic Mike live show in Las Vegas during Crystal Kung Minkoff’s birthday trip, which led to her walking about instead of freaking out. Still, Andy asked her what prompted the walkout.
“I think there’s a combination,” Stracke explained, “First, there was something going on personally in my life that day that we will get into [later] in the season. It doesn’t excuse my behavior, but it will explain my behavior later.”
She answered pretty calmly too. Guess those sessions with Dr. Jen are working!
TELL US – DO YOU THINK DR. JEN CAN HELP ERIKA? IS IT WEIRD THAT THESE TWO HOUSEWIVES SHARE A THERAPIST? OR IS THAT JUST PAR FOR THE COURSE IN THEIR SMALL CIRCLES?
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It turns out that some Real Housewives didn’t want to be on television. Sometimes, they did it because of a little nudge from their husbands. Camille Grammer shared this on Two Ts in a Pod with Tamra Judge. She admitted that some Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast members agreed to do it at their husbands’ request.
Camille Grammer suggests ulterior motives for the RHOBH Househusbands
“Adrienne (Maloof) and I both didn’t want to do the show,” Camille said. “It was our husbands that kept pushing.”
To which Tamra replied, “Well, look at Paul, he has his own show now! Botched.”
“Exactly,” Camille said. “Paul wanted to promote.”
Camille was referring to herself and her RHOBH castmate Adrienne not really wanting to share their private lives on television only to be convinced by their husbands, Kelsey Grammer and Paul Nassif, respectively.
And Tamra was right. Paul emerged with his own show and, in her words, continues to be “booked and busy.”
They know what’s up
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These husbands may know a thing or two about what it means to get their wives on a franchise as popular as The Real Housewives.
However, unlike Paul, who blamed RHOBH for straining and eventually ending his marriage, Terry was able to keep his relationship intact.
At the end of the day, it’s interesting to note that despite the show being called Real Housewives, the husbands also play an integral part in it. Maybe even more than we know.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK MORE HOUSEHUSBANDS PERSUADED THEIR WIVES TO DO REAL HOUSEWIVES? WHICH HUSBAND DO YOU THINK IS DEFINITELY ON THAT LIST?
Welcome back! It’s time for the Below Deck Mediterranean Season 8, Episode 9 recap! In this week’s episode, called “Ciao For Now,” the interior team lost one member, and might be set to lose another. Captain Sandy has had enough of Kyle’s “bullying” behavior, which led to Natalia calling it a day and heading back home to her “f*cked up life.” Even the deck team is having problems, as Max – who was finally hitting his stride – wants to quit! Even chef Jack’s stressed, poor guy. Here’s everything that went down in Below Deck Med Season 8, Episode 9!
“What’s the point in arguing with Satan?”
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We pick things up RIGHT where we left off. Natalya inserted herself in Kyle’s argument with Max, so Kyle has taken it upon his drunken self to let Natalya know everything he has ever thought of her. He doesn’t want advice from someone who’s clearly struggling in her own life. “You will NEVER control me,” he slurs in her direction. Tumi splits the pair up for the night, sending Natalya to sleep in the master bedroom.
“You’re a horrible human and a nasty human,” Natalya says as she leaves. In confessional, she adds, “What’s the point in arguing with Satan?” Meanwhile, Kyle interviews that he’s fed up of Natalya “inserting herself” in everything. He may have a point, but he’s also guilty of the same crime. Plus, it’s never okay to talk to somebody like that; especially someone you once considered a friend.
Max later catches Kyle for a chat before bed. He says he now understands Kyle’s point, which leads to a hug, and Kyle blaming the “language barrier.” As Kyle says he and Max “are not the problem,” Max then speaks in confessional about being one of the Teletubbies. It’s an odd reference; this guy is super clumsy.
Also in confessional, Tumi notes that “it wasn’t Natalya’s battle to butt into … [but] Kyle’s behavior was totally inexcusable.”
Natalya drops the c-bomb
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As the majority of the crew get ready for their beach club retreat, Natalya and Max decide to stay behind and catch up later. Lara shaves Jack’s “King Kong” hairy back, and jokes that reasons like this are why she’s gay.
“I will be fake with you later,” Max says in confessional, explaining his choice to wait a little while and cleanse the “toxic” energy. After the rest of the crew have left, Natalya tells Max she’s quitting, and Kyle is a “f*cking c***.” She even uses what many viewers have called him in confessional, saying she’s had a lot to deal with this season, first with the “Tuminator,” and now with “Vile Kyle.”
At the beach club, Haleigh gives the best line of Below Deck Mediterranean Season 8, Episode 9. “I’m always in the sun but no one’s son’s ever in me.” She’s got some of that dirty humor that Below Deck Down Under’s chief stew Aesha Scott is so renowned for!
When Natalya and Max arrive, Kyle makes a run for the toilets. Tumi follows, attempting to smooth over the situation. She just wants to get drunk! “I cannot be near or hear her voice,” Kyle whines. Get over yourself, Kyle.
Natalya picks a fight with Jessika
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Jessika has already had her share of Kyle drama this season, so she’s understandably staying out of the chaos between him and Natalya. Unfortunately, Nat’s not happy about that. Overhearing Jessika’s conversation with Max about good vibes and energy, she snaps: “Bitch should not be talking about energy right now.” She then launches into a tirade of how Jess should have checked on her, and says in confessional: “She’s actually a bitch and not this good little energy girl she thinks she is.” Way too harsh, Natalya.
“I do feel a little bad for her,” Jessika interviews. “But at the same time she put herself in those situations.” Period dot, Jess! Natalya rings her boyfriend and cries. Her anxiety levels have skyrocketed, and there’s no going back. Jack’s upset, because it seems as though “no one really cares” about his friend.
“Natalya is 100% a short-fuse martyr,” Kyle says in confessional. He regrets some words, but he’s not ready to chat to her just yet. Natalya returns to the yacht, with plans to pack and leave. The rest of the crew go for drinks, where Haleigh toasts to “my family away from the people I actually wanna hang out with.” She is on fire this episode.
Nobody has Natalya’s back, except Jack
Upon returning to the yacht, Tumi checks on Natalya. Well, kinda. She pokes her head around the door, and when Natalya confirms she’s quitting, she leaves her alone. Tumi doesn’t want to mother Natalya, or try and force her to stick around, but she could have been a little bit kinder in this moment.
Kyle then decides 2 a.m. is the perfect time to chat to Natalya, despite being a “mean girl” on the way back to the yacht and saying he would “help her pack.” He tells Natalya the fight “really, really hurts my heart,” because she unfollowed him on Instagram. You cannot make this crap up. Natalya thinks it’s fake, and she’s probably right.
Jessika and Luka need to “be careful”
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Despite warnings from Tumi to “be careful,” Jessika and Luka end up making out. That kissing leads to spooning later on in the episode, which inevitably ends in forking. Luka is clearly only looking for some fun, but I worry Jessika is about to become attached. She said in confessional that she’s always giving her heart away. With Luka showing off an entirely new girlfriend on social media – and all of himself on her OnlyFans account – this isn’t gonna end well. Please stay friends!
Natalya quits in Below Deck Mediterranean Season 8, Episode 9
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Well, it finally happened. Natalya has reached breaking point. She speaks to Captain Sandy in an emotional one-on-one, explaining everything that happened and how she’s feeling. “That’s bullying,” Sandy responds. She says she “will never find anyone that’s as excellent as you,” and wants Natalya to feel “supported in her decision.” But, she’s pissed.
As Natalya says her goodbyes to some of the crew, she speaks for one final time in confessional. “I’m done with Kyle. He’s definitely getting blocked on the old Instagram. That makes it official.”
Captain Sandy fires off a quick text asking for a new stew, before calling Jack to the bridge. He gives his version of events, before Tumi does the same. The “common denominator” is Kyle. And Sandy’s ready to let him have it. What she doesn’t know, is Max is also contemplating leaving the yacht, and tells Luka exactly that!
Captain Sandy verbally destroys Kyle
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“I have ears, I have eyes. Every situation that’s happened on this boat, guess who’s the common denominator. Your screaming match with Max, your screaming match with Jess, and your screaming match with Natalya. You are the person that’s always in the screaming matches. What you wanna be – chief stew – I would never bring you back as a chief, ever. You know why? Because you can’t even control your emotions. This is a professional setting, you understand? Your bullying, your screaming; I don’t want a person like you on board.”
That is quite the combination of words. Kyle’s never looked so shooketh. We do of course get the ritual, TO BE CONTINUED. But surely, Kyle’s done for? There’s no coming back from that…
TELL US – WHAT DID YOU THINK OF BELOW DECK MEDITERRANEAN SEASON 8, EPISODE 9? ARE YOU SAD NATALYA’S GONE HOME? SHOULD KYLE BE FIRED? WILL MAX STICK AROUND?
Remember when Kim Kardashian officiated a wedding for her hairdresser? Well, the hairdresser and his husband have already called it quits just six months into their marriage. Perhaps having a three-time divorcee officiate the wedding was bad luck.
Kim’s hairdresser is Chris Appleton, and he tied the knot to actor Lukas Gage back in April 2023. Kim officiated, Shania Twain sang, and the whirlwind weekend was all featured in Season 4 of The Kardashians on Hulu.
Now, less than six months after the wedding, the two love birds have called it quits! It’s messy, and Entertainment Tonight reported all of the details on what exactly caused Chris to call for a divorce.
Lukas Gage and Chris Appleton divorce: A marriage shorter than Kim’s
Chris and Lukas did a speed run on their relationship. It blossomed and died all within 2023. They first started dating in February and shared some sizzling pictures vacationing together in Mexico. A few weeks later, they got engaged and ran off to Las Vegas to make it official. The two exchanged their vows at Little White Chapel in an intimate ceremony while wearing matching black fur jackets.
Despite going the extra mile and having Kim officiate the wedding and hiring Shania to serenade them, the relationship barely lasted six months. Who would have guessed that marrying someone you just met a few weeks ago wouldn’t yield a successful union?
Chris officially filed for divorce on November 13, and he listed a separation date of November 10. In the court documents, he cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split. That phrase is so vague, but thankfully an inside source spilled some tea on what has really been going on in the marriage.
“Chris and Lukas haven’t been getting along recently and things haven’t been great between them,” a source close to the couple claimed. “It got worse, and they decided it was best to end their relationship.”
If things are going that poorly six months into the relationship, they were probably right to call it quits. According to TMZ, Chris and Lukas had a prenup, and it doesn’t seem like there will be a lengthy battle over assets. So, fingers crossed that these two can just peacefully move on with their lives.
TELL US – DID YOU ENJOY WATCHING KIM OFFICIATE CHRIS AND LUKAS’ WEDDING ON THE KARDASHIANS? ARE YOU SURPRISED THAT CHRIS AND LUKAS CALLED IT QUITS SO QUICKLY?
Perhaps the most hated TLC star, Robyn Brown, is striking followers as extremely passive-aggressive, especially when interacting with Brown family members she dislikes. The Sister Wives star popped onto the scene in 2010 as she married Kody Brown, becoming his fourth wife. Almost immediately, Robyn started to sink her tentacles into Kody, directing him to obey her wants and needs.
Most Sister Wives fans agree that Robyn does not operate as an adult who can regulate her emotions. Crying and throwing a tantrum is her coping mechanism for dealing with the world around her, and the sad thing is people are falling for her act. Robyn’s passive-aggressive tactics are very effective for both manipulative and defensive maneuvers. Robyn has made a career of crying, often growing through the motion of pantomiming, which includes using tissues, scrunching her face, sobbing, and deep snotty inhales.
Sobbin Robyn is not fooling anyone who knows she is crying on demand as a tactic to entice empathy from Kody. And boy does the crying work. Through the tears, Robyn has been able to convince Kody she is the victim of the family, creates strict COVID-19 rules, and essentially forces him into monogamy. Whenever one of Kody’s other wives even thought to question a decision, Robyn would whip out the tears, and the point would be moot.
Robyn cries if she is happy, and Robyn cries if she is sad. Robyn cries if the Arizona sun is too hot. Basically, Robyn cries; that is what she does. I think Robyn cries in hopes that people feel better for her and that no one will remember that she is the reason the polygamist family is so fractured. The whole point of crying is for Robyn to show Kody that she wears her heart on her sleeve, clearly proving that she is a person full of heart.
Say what you want, but Robyn has an active imagination. Numerous times Robyn has been caught in her lies. During Season 8 Episode 3, entitled Robyn Behind the Scenes, Robyn stated that she got divorced and met Kody and Meri Bown seven months later, which is when they started their courting relationship. But only a few years later, during Season 14 Episode 1, Kicked Out, Robyn shared that she got divorced and then was a single mom for a couple of years. It was only after being single for a few years that she met Kody. So which version is it, Robyn?
In the most recent season, Robyn had a very different story when it came to the fallout between the Brown children and her children. While all the kids seemed to agree that Robyn inserted her big nose, the mother of five shared that she felt Janelle’s children were mean to her. Again, there are three sides to each story, and viewers aren’t getting anywhere close to the truth when it comes to Robyn.
Kody is weak. He is a weak man who tries to blame others for his issues. However, Robyn has learned to play his feelings against her husband. It isn’t hard for Robyn to use her tactics to turn Kody’s head because he is madly in love with his fourth spouse and would do anything to be with her. Again, the newest season showed the family spending the holidays apart, mainly due to Robyn sharing that she felt his older sons would cause a fight.
Robyn Isn’t Really Close With Meri
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During Season 1 of Sister Wives, Robyn’s only friend was Meri. For multiple seasons, Robyn grew closer and closer to the first wife of Kody, not for a pure friendship but instead to use Meri for her bidding. Eventually, Meri agreed to divorce Kody so the patriarch could legally marry Robyn. Since then, the two have not been as close. Yes, Robyn still tries to convince Meri to stay, but fans can see right through her. Robyn only wants Meri to remain, so Kody still looks like an upstanding polygamist.
TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT ROBYN’S MOTIVE WITHIN THE FAMILY?
Sometimes, the spouses of Real Housewives turn out to be the stars of the franchise. For years, the Bravo cameras have focused on the drama between the women, including fights, tears, and nightmare vacations. But the real gem that has been somewhat surprising is how some of the husbands have formed tight friendships and taken to the limelight. Picture it, Aruba, 2025, the best of the best husbands all get together for the ultimate guys’ trip full of kegs, cigars, and a lot of good-natured ribbing.
Number one on this list is Joe Gorga, and let’s be honest, a few of his brother castmates will also be joining him on this tropical getaway. Joe, when he isn’t fighting with his sister, Teresa Giudice is a hoot. He knows how to let go and enjoy a moment. A moment he is usually causing, but I digress. Joe is that special breed of Jersey dude who knows just how to break your balls without crossing the line.
I would also be very interested in what drunk Joe could bring to the table. Viewers have already seen him plastered and walk into a screen door, so I bet we would get a lot of slapstick moments from him. I would make Joe the leader of the group and have him organize the McMansion, rooms, and food.
Joe would be nothing without his partner in crime and fellow Jersey boy, Frank Catania. The former bodybuilder also knows how to have a good time. Frank adds an extraordinary amount of emotion, which isn’t often seen with the househusbands. The father of two is happy to share why family means everything to him and isn’t too ashamed to shed a tear or two. Not that we want to cry on the vacation. However, Frank is newly engaged, and the ultimate guys’ trip could be the perfect excuse for a blowout bachelor party! Fans could even expect to see Frank giving a semi-pro dance show after his success at BravoCon. Joe and Frank would also be great at pulling harmless pranks on the other guys, which is just what the spin-off needs.
This husband isn’t the easiest guy to be around, but that is why Simon Van Kempen would be a perfect addition to Scary Island. Simon’s time during Real Housewives of New York City showed he was more than happy to cross the line with some of the women, and it could be argued he would be just as polarizing for the men. Simon, like Joe, is devoted to his wife, and this could be the building blocks to a good friendship.
Even though Todd Tucker isn’t Mama Joyce’s number-one draft pick, he is for our ultimate guys’ trip. Todd would be a great asset and would be in charge of planning one of the days. He loves to help out with all of Kandi Burruss‘ ideas and would easily be able to arrange a guys’ night, inclusive of strippers, and steak. The father of three may sit back and assess the situation, but he would be a great husband to have for the confessionals.
Hands down, Terry Dubrow is one of the best Real Housewives husbands due to his frankness and ability to pretend to give a damn about his wife’s problems. Even with his good-natured personality, Terry has a few flaws that would be perfect amongst the other men. He isn’t afraid to stand up for what he believes, and even though the plastic surgeon sometimes comes across as out of touch, he would be a great addition to any guy’s trip and probably would have a few connections to Michelin star restaurants.
I need more screen time with John Barlow! The modern-day renaissance man is all about making his wife, Lisa Barlow, shine. John’s gentle demeanor would be outstanding amongst a bunch of party animals. Frankly, John is the husband we all wish we had. Who doesn’t want a champion in your corner? Time with the other guys would surely allow John to open up, and I am willing to bet he might be a total party animal. I mean, he did spend his mission in Las Vegas. So he knows a thing or two about letting loose.
TELL US – WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO SEE ON A REAL HOUSEHUSBAND ULTIMATE GUYS TRIP?
