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It’s been just over a year since the “reality reckoning” of 2023. But it’s not surprising that Andy Cohen is not keen on seeing Bethenny Frankel again. And he’s not shying away from at least hinting at that too.
After all, he admitted to the whole thing taking a toll on him and it’s not hard to see why. After months of continued lawsuits and hot takes, it’s not hard to see why Andy would want to avoid the person who essentially “fired the first shot.” At least in his eyes.
Andy Cohen drops a hint about Bethenny Frankel
In a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live, Andy and guests Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers played Truth or Kink. The first question out of the gate was when was Matt frustrated with how Andy handled a housewife at a reunion.
Matt answered quickly. He avoided the zap by saying, “I’m sorry, but I was always very Team Carole. I always thought you went way too easy on Bethenny in that situation.”
Andy couldn’t help but agree and said, “Yeah, in retrospect.”
That certainly set the tone. And when the next question was for Andy. It asked him to name one Real Housewife he never wanted to see or hear from again.
The question made Matt laugh. He cheekily asked, “Did you just say it?” To which Andy replied mysteriously, “Uh, yeah, maybe.”
Although the Bravo producer and host knew there was really nothing mysterious. He quickly admitted, “I think the answer is obvious.” And really, is it any wonder considering what a contentious year it has been for the two of them?
Andy and Bethenny had a famous falling out when the latter famously accused the former of a myriad of things. Her grievances included being underpaid and the stars not being given their due. She wanted reality TV personalities to unionize and opened the floodgates for lawsuits, criticism, and allegations to be lobbed at the network and Andy.
Today the dust has settled on what Andy referred to as a “sustained attack” instead of a reckoning. And while they both may want the feud to die (or at least pause) that doesn’t mean he wants to ever see or hear from Bethenny again.
TELL US – DO YOU THINK ANDY AND BETHENNY WILL EVER RECONCILE? WHERE DID YOU FALL IN THE REALITY RECKONING DEBATE?
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The Real Housewives of New Jersey series has arrived at its final destination, the Rails Steakhouse in Towaco, NJ. During the Season 14 Finale, this heavily divided cast gathered at Rails to break bread. Instead, a glass broke, and the servers had to sweep up shards amidst the chaos in their private dining room. This week, RHONJ Season 14, Episode 14, aptly titled “Off the Rails,” aired, showing that a divided cast works best. Settle in with your charcuterie boards as we sigh deeply, recapping everything that transpired during the Real Housewives of New Jersey Season 14 Reunion Watch Party at Rails.
The RHONJ Season 14 cast arrives and divides at Rails
After last week’s showdown, the gracious team at Rails Steakhouse shockingly agreed to one more filming date. This time, since this cast loves to hate, hate, hate, they smartly provided two private dining rooms. As black SUVs begin pulling up, headlines detailing their canceled reunion appear.
Room number one fills up with Margaret, Melissa, Rachel, and a gladiator-like Danielle. Room number two gets Teresa, Aydin, and Jackie. Switzerland Dolores gets to enter both rooms, but she starts things off in room number two, as expected.
Teresa knows Fessler has pulled away from her as of late. Margaret must be to blame, she notes. A “happy” Dolores admits she hasn’t even watched this season.
Danielle tells her room that after filming, she and Teresa made plans. But then, Teresa posted an image of their cast, complete with scratched-out faces, including Danielle’s. Therefore, Danielle has taken “a step back” from Teresa.
In her room, Teresa notes that Danielle spoke poorly about her, which explains why Danielle received her scratched-out treatment.
Meanwhile, Fessler is held up “behind the truck” in traffic.
Jennifer Fessler arrives, ready to rumble
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Fessler finally arrives, heading into room number one. Danielle greets her hotly. Before she can even sit, Danielle asks Fessler how she now feels about riding hard for Aydin this season.
But Fessler is quick on the uptake, as always. “I think you need to calm down. I just got here, [and] I don’t have to sit in a room like this with snakes.” Instead, she “can go sit in another room with” nicer snakes, Fessler retorts.
Fessler then accuses Danielle and Rachel of not warmly welcoming her. Rachel interjects, explaining, “I turned around and said, ‘Hi. How are you?'” Fessler snaps back, saying, “Oh, I’m sorry. I should have kissed you.”
But then, Fessler thankfully takes her foot off their necks, admitting she “regrets defending Jen Aydin” in her fight with Danielle. Danielle thanks Fessler, who then also makes peace with Rachel. All is well in room number one.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast weighs in on the first half of the Season 14 Finale
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The Season 14 Finale begins airing. Marge’s dog, who just traveled over the rainbow bridge, is shown, creating a bittersweet millisecond. Danielle calls Teresa a loser in several scenes, and finally, Marge’s house appears, showing Marge, Dolores, and Fessler chatting over terrible wine.
Dolores again calls out Margaret’s narrative of not inviting her to the Season 13 “Reunion review” meeting. Teresa looks on in shock, noting that she’s “never seen” Dolo “that mad.”
Melissa and Danielle are shocked as well. As for Marge, she doubles down, adamant that she invited Dolores. But Teresa believes Dolores.
Wanting to check on Margaret, Dolores heads into the other room. The ladies greet her warmly, and Dolores backs down from her disagreement with Marge. “I made a bigger deal of it than it was,” she admits. Dolores then heads back to her original room.
In the next scene, we revisit Rachel hosting Danielle and Melissa at her house. “Shut up, Satan,” Aydin quips, watching Danielle happily greet Rachel. Both rooms watch as these three start discussing Teresa’s summit.
As for Luis saying that he hopes Marge’s “son suffers,” Dolores tells Teresa that Luis will get a lot of grief over this line. Teresa does not care, but Dolores holds firm. “No kid should hurt,” she stresses, as Teresa grows heated, asking Dolores to stop sticking up for Margaret.
“I’ll make sure he says sorry,” Teresa finally relents. The other room, however, stays horrified.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast weighs in on the second half of the Season 14 Finale
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The ladies finally reach their last supper at Rails while dining on their charcuterie plates at, you guessed it, Rails. The moment that Aydin body-shames Nate appears as Melissa jokes in real-time about how she likes “being a whore.”
Fessler asks Danielle if she regrets lunging at Aydin. “I regret not killing her,” Danielle responds, which, yikes. After a few words of encouragement from Fessler, Danielle finally admits that she should have used her words.
Teresa and Aydin beg Margaret through the television to “own” her takedown of Luis. We then see Marge throwing Jackie under the bus. Teresa is still not mad at Jackie.
Jackie points out that while she did speak to Luis’ ex, so did Marge. Jackie also reveals she “never leaked” the warrior video, nor did she ever “air to the world” anything Luis’ ex said.
Their Season 14 Finale video ends, leaving both rooms free to process everything they just saw. Fessler only regrets her purple confessional eyeshadow. Danielle regrets letting Aydin in her house. Aydin still wants nothing to do with Danielle.
Rachel wishes she exposed Luis more. Melissa “couldn’t be happier” that this series is over. Everyone mostly agrees, but Dolores still has hope, as always.
Oh. Rachel is pregnant. The ladies in room number one embrace her as the credits roll on the Real Housewives of New Jersey series.
TELL US – WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY SEASON 14 WATCH PARTY? ARE YOU SATISFIED? WHAT QUESTIONS OR THOUGHTS DO YOU STILL HAVE?
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There are no longer any questions as to why Real Housewives of New Jersey needs a casting change. Teresa Giudice and her sister-in-law, Melissa Gorga, cannot stand each other. And the Last Supper finale fizzled out and left the cast more divided. Now Andy Cohen made it plain that RHONJ is getting a makeover. We don’t know whether that means doing a total reboot, or maybe keeping some of the cast members and adding new faces around them. I like the latter option. Here’s why Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda should anchor the RHONJ reboot.
Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda bring a fresh vibe to the show
Both Danielle and Rachel joined RHONJ during Season 13. Danielle quickly bonded with Teresa and Jennifer Aydin, while Rachel fell in with Margaret Josephs and Melissa.
These ladies are a bit younger than the present cast and bring a fun vibe to the show. Danielle, who is from Staten Island, is loud and proud. She favors bright colors and lots of glitter and sequins. Her confessionals are a riot but don’t get it twisted. Danielle doesn’t back down from conflict.
Meanwhile, Rachel is a bit quieter than Danielle. But when she has something to say, she also stands her ground. This duo brings a fresh feeling that has been missing from the franchise for years. They fulfill that nostalgia for earlier seasons. You know, when RHONJ was magical.
Rachel and Danielle are dealing with relatable issues
Both Rachel and Danielle are married moms, and their children are truly their joy. Danielle enrolled her daughter, Valentina, with a talent agency. And Danielle is the biggest stage mom ever!
Meanwhile, Rachel and her husband John Fuda have been focused on caring for their youngest child. Their daughter, Giuliana, had a lip and tongue tie, which can result in speech difficulties. Rachel shared Giuliana’s journey of physical and speech therapy on the show. Thankfully, Giuliana is now doing well. However, Rachel is still struggling with her diagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. And during Season 13, Rachel also opened up about her decision to adopt John’s son, Jaiden Fuda.
Unfortunately, Danielle has been having issues with her family. She is estranged from her brother, and recently initiated contact with her father again. Both of these RHONJ stars are dealing with their careers and being wives and mothers. It makes them relatable to viewers.
Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda’s friendship is solid
Danielle went over to Rachel’s house with Valentina for a play date, and it was adorable. However, the relationship between Danielle and Rachel wasn’t always this cute. Last season, Danielle called Rachel “a rat” after Rachel shared what Danielle told her about Margaret Josephs. Basically, Rachel told the class that Teresa and Jennifer warned Danielle about Margaret and her “arsenal.” That didn’t sit well with Danielle. Then, at the reunion, Rachel and Danielle decided to put the issue aside and move forward.
And during Season 14, the duo discovered that they had the seeds of a real friendship. “I think that Danielle and I have very similar spirits. We’re kind people. We don’t have that evil energy in us,” Rachel told The Daily Beast. “I appreciate having someone like Danielle as my friend in this group of women because not all of us have that kind of heart.”
This duo reminds me of Teresa and Jacqueline Laurita during the early seasons of Jersey. Back when they were compared to Lucy and Ethel, tasting chocolates on a cruise ship.
Danielle and Rachel aren’t afraid of conflict
Both Rachel and Danielle demonstrated that they aren’t afraid to confront their co-stars. After Teresa called Rachel’s husband John, “the biggest drug dealer in Bergen County,” Rachel stood up for her husband. At Danielle’s Boujie Brunch, she warned Teresa to stop talking about John. “What the f*ck have you done, you stupid b*tch? You went to f*cking prison as a grown-ass woman,” Rachel told the OG. Oh, my!
Meanwhile, Danielle and Jennifer’s simmering tension boiled over at Teresa’s Tulum party. Jennifer accused Danielle of trying to sabotage her hairdresser and alleged that she took money from a charity event. When Danielle accused Jennifer of being, “dirttyy,” Jennifer shoved Danielle. So, Danielle crushed a plastic cup against Jen’s head. Violence is never the answer, kids. And this dust-up landed both women a temporary suspension from filming.
During the finale, Jennifer tried to rile up Danielle, and she succeeded spectacularly. After Jennifer body-shamed Danielle’s hubby, Nate Cabral, Danielle nearly flew across the table at Jennifer. After a brief time-out in the lady’s room, Danielle returned to the doomed lunch.
Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda don’t manipulate storylines
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Jennifer and Teresa allegedly shared information with bloggers to manipulate RHONJ storylines. Those reported actions show exactly why some of the show’s vets are too jaded to be part of the upcoming season.
When Danielle and her husband clapped back at Jennifer for body-shaming Nate, it was with a fun video shoot via Instagram. Fans saw a shirtless Nate pose while Danielle oiled him up. They didn’t start a campaign to dig up dirt on people or leak information to the blogs.
This group as a whole is too toxic. But Danielle and Rachel have nailed what fans want in a real housewife. They are funny, quirky, relatable, and stand their ground. That’s why Danielle and Rachel are perfect to anchor the RHONJ reboot. Bravo, are you listening?
TELL US – SHOULD DANIELLE CABRAL AND RACHEL FUDA ANCHOR THE RHONJ REBOOT?
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There isn’t a doubt in my mind that Teresa Giudice never thought her life would pan out like it has. No one wakes up one morning and thinks, “I’m going to make a living as a reality TV star.” But here we are, 14 years after Real Housewives of New Jersey premiered, still talking about Teresa and her table-flipping ways. I’ll be honest, as I feel sentimental; Teresa used to be my favorite.
I loved how opinionated she was and her kindness from her early years. I found myself crying when the episode aired of her return home from prison, and I kept wishing her luck. As the series as we know it winds down I am starting to look at how Teresa has evolved and what she could do to really make herself as zen as she claims to be.
Teresa Giudice has blossomed over the years
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Not surprisingly, there is a lot to admire Teresa for. She has always been a good mother. From filming the birth of Audriana Giudice, to her prison stint, to today, Tre has always put being a mother first. The Paterson native made sure that her daughter never wanted anything and seemed to support their passions.
After she was released from prison in 2015, Tre got right back into working in order to earn money for her family. There is something to be said about being able to get back up after you fall so far off the pedestal. Within two years of being set free, Teresa penned two memoirs, Standing Strong and Turning Tables.
Even though I’m afraid I have to disagree with how Teresa treats a lot of the cast, I will admit she is a loyal friend. Regarding Jennifer Aydin, Dina Manzo, and Dolores Catania, the OG is ride-or-die. And I would say Teresa also prides herself on being a good friend. She once said, “Good friends are like angels; you don’t need to see them to know that they are always there.”
Teresa’s best friend, Rosanna Costa, still stands by her side. Even if she has issues with certain co-stars, Tre is capable of holding onto long-term friendships off the series. That is something to be admired.
Teresa Giudice has work to do
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The mother of four has changed A LOT over the seasons. Teresa started off as a pretty reserved (if you can believe it) wife and mother who just wanted to live her life the traditional Italian way. In Seasons 1 and 2, Tre was arguably lighter. She (supposedly) wasn’t aware of the side dealings her husband was doing, and Joe and Melissa Gorga hadn’t appeared on the show yet. In Season 3 there was an obvious difference in Teresa’s personality.
In my opinion, the moment she decided to chase Danielle Staub around a New Jersey country club was when she became the villain. Her choice to do and say just about anything to stay in the limelight started to overtake her.
If Bravo were to bring back Teresa in any capacity, I think there are a few things the housewife could work on. Firstly, the OG has to start taking accountability for her actions. For years, Tre has made up salacious rumors and encouraged her co-stars to fight. The bestselling author often enjoys playing the victim, stating that family is everything. But she couldn’t even put her own jealousy aside to mend her fractured relationship with her brother.
RHONJ Season 14 marks the end of an era
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When it comes to Teresa, she has an ego. The fact that she refused to film with Melissa but wouldn’t quit Real Housewives of New Jersey was a blow to the franchise. It allowed cracks in the foundation to show, with some claiming that the series couldn’t be carried by the other women alone.
Whether she returns to Bravo or not, I am happy I was able to witness Teresa’s evolution. The good, the bad, and the ugly. It’s been one hell of a ride. I hope Tre has learned a thing or two about herself in the process. Here’s to now focusing on the love, love, love!
With the remake of DCC (Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders) making a comeback on Netflix, Bravo fans wonder if we will ever get the Real Housewives of Dallas back on the network. I’ll admit I am addicted to everything Dallas and Thunderstruck after the cheerleading doc returns. Still, I can’t wrap my head around the Real Housewives franchise ever getting a second chance. Here’s why!
Brandi Redmond
How do you solve a problem like Brandi Redmond? Honestly, I feel like I’ll be humming that tune about multiple people on this list. But Brandi was a bit of a chameleon. She was bubbly, funny, and very Texas. She was a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader and deeply Christian. So, for most people, she represented what it was to be a Texan. You know Miss Texas in Miss Congeniality? That was Brandi. But even though she was a fan favorite, she wasn’t perfect. Old videos reemerged, showing her spouting racist ideology.
In Season 5, old videos showed her mocking Asians, which eventually got her canceled. In the video, Brandi put on a fake accent and said, “Everybody ask me what Asian I am because of my eyes, they squinty.” Dr. Tiffany Moon stood up to Brandi, saying, “I don’t want you to think that I’m like, coming after you or attacking you or anything, but I think I would be remiss if I just sat silently, like, complicit, like, ‘This is my opportunity to stand up and say like what you did was wrong. Like, it hurt a lot of people’s feelings. It was in poor taste. You know that.”
LeeAnne Locken
See, I’m humming that tune again. LeeAnne Locken was no stranger to reality TV. Fans might recall seeing her on Big Rich Texas. But when they came to the Real Housewives of Dallas, a lot had changed. LeeAnne went from the lady about town to quite a bully. The Texas series was particularly embarrassing for the Lone Star State. And just when you thought it couldn’t get much worse, LeeAnne went and called her costar, Kary Brittingham, a “chirpy Mexican.” The former carnie also challenged Kary’s strength by leaning on a played-out stereotype, saying the mother of four was supposed to act “all Mexican and strong.”
In Season 2, LeeAnne at the time had one of the best hot mic moments ever in Real Housewives history. But in retrospect, her words were alarming. “She’s going to come for me one day, and it’s not going to be pretty. I grew up with a lot of things in my hands and they’re not knives. They’re just hands. They work quite well.” The threatening stance didn’t sit well with the network who kept a close eye on the entire cast after that.
The future of the Real Housewives of Dallas
The future of the Real Housewives of Dallas looks pretty bleak, especially after the last season of anti-Asian comments. Sadly, even though this particular franchise has been canceled, many fans still don’t understand why RHOD couldn’t be renewed. The environment was toxic, and instead of showing a melting pot, it focused on some pretty narrow-minded influencers. However, there have been rumors that the Real Housewives of Dallas might be trying to have a rebirth.
LeeAnne addressed the underground chat with OK! sharing, “I would love to have RHOD back on air with the drama, the parties, and even the friendships.” But according to LeeAnne, she didn’t miss “some of the cast’s toxicity, especially on social media.” And I think that’s the crux of the issue. If we thought the women of Dallas were getting better, we were proven wrong when Brandi recently took to Instagram to share what many have called an ultra-right-wing post following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
If the Real Housewives of Dallas ever did somehow make a comeback, it would need to be with a whole new diverse group of women. Personally, I think there are more interesting places and women to focus a camera on. Dallas’s time has passed, and Bravo fans are better off!
TELL US — WOULD YOU WANT TO SEE A REBOOT OF THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF DALLAS WITHOUT THE BLATANT RACISM?
We’ve made it to the end of our list. After taking a stroll down memory lane in honor of the 100th season of Real Housewives, it has been quite the trip. We’ve revisited the Homeless Not Toothless debacle. We have been in the sprinter vans. Now, we are counting down the last ten moments of this epic franchise. So thanks for staying with us to the end and I hope we did you proud.
Let’s take a look at Real Housewives’ Greatest Moments of All Time 10 – 1…
10. Vicki Gunvalson doesn’t want a “little family van”
The rage that Vicki Gunvalson felt when she yelled those infamous two words, “Family van,” shook the entire Real Housewives of Orange County franchise to its core. Vicki was all about “Whooping it up” most of the time, but she was unhappy when the stretch limo she hired turned out to be a minivan. Bravo cameras caught her exploding with rage on the phone, yelling, “I said 12 bags, six people. We are going on a cruise for two and a half weeks. This is not funny! You have a little family van. When do you ever bring a family van to pick up six people? This is ridiculous!”
9. Bethenny Frankel confirms it is indeed “about Tom”
I’m still shaken after hearing Bethenny Frankel mutter these words from her hotel bed to Luann de Lesseps. While away on a cast trip to Palm Beach, Bethenny fell upon some information that Tom D’Agostino was cheating on Lu. A mutual friend had spotted Tom kissing some other woman at the bar in The Plaza. The man didn’t exactly try to hide his affairs. Bethenny proceeded to summon the countess, who whimpered, “Please don’t let it be about Tom.” To which Bethenny replied, “It’s about Tom.”
The Grand Dame of the Potomac has always tried her best to present herself as a pretty, put-together woman. But sometimes Mother Nature has other plans for you. While at a girl’s picnic, Karen Huger’s hair had everyone on edge as she tried her best to course correct. But that stubborn breeze kept turning it until the wig was pretty much backward. This is perhaps the one time I really saw the women work together as Candiace Dillard Bassett noted, “Okay, hold on. Let’s do this.” As Karen started to look more like Cousin It the ladies lost control and just couldn’t help but laugh.
7. Shereé Whitfield asks the immortal question: “Who gon’ check me boo?”
Shereé Whitfield always came to play during her time on the Real Housewives of Atlanta. But it was during Season 2 when fans learned just how much of a gangster she was. Sheree was just trying to plan a simple party but her event coordinator had left her frustrated and with little answers. The party planner made the mistake of trying to put Sheree in her place, but the mom of three was ready and asked, “Who gon’ check me, boo?”
6. Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ dinner party from hell
The dinner party from hell on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills made me dread becoming an adult and being invited to such things. Camille Grammer was the pot stirrer we all needed as she was the one who invited the medium, Allison DuBois, who ended up insulting everyone before the first course. Allison foresaw the future as she told Kyle Richards that Mauricio Umansky would “never emotionally fulfill.” Lisa Vanderpump described the dinner as “a few clowns short of a circus.” And Taylor Armstrong exploded yelling “Enough” after it all just became too much.
5. Teresa Giudice’s table flip
This scene, without a doubt, helped to put Real Housewives on the map. During the Season 1 finale, Teresa Giudice found the lies spewing from Danielle Staub to be all too much. After the former stripper asked Tre to “Pay attention, please,” the mother of four exploded in a fit of rage. Viewers watched as she lifted the dinner table, food, and all to prove her point. Needless to say, a lot of chicken parm died in vain that night.
4. The Reality Von Tease reveal
Monica Garcia was the one-hit wonder no franchise had ever seen. After winning over Real Housewives of Salt Lake City fans in the beginning, Heather Gay learned they had all been lied to. The Beauty Lab founder discovered that the freshman cast member had been behind the troll account Reality Von Tease. The account had been bullying Heather and the rest of the cast for years. Heather informed the rest of the cast on the beach while in Bermuda leaving everyone stunned as she stated, “Recpets. Proof. Timeline. Screenshots.”
3. Kim Richards vs. Lisa Rinna in Amsterdam
As the ladies vacationed in Amsterdam during Season 5, no one quite thought it would end up with a blowout fight between Kim Richards and Lisa Rinna. By Season 5, Kim’s issues with alcohol were well known, and the women were exhausted. While at dinner, what started as an apology from Lisa ended with Kim throwing accusations. The former child star was livid Lisa had stuck her nose where it didn’t belong.
Voices got louder, and insults were thrown. Eventually, Kim crossed the line when she repeated a rumor that Harry Hamlin, Lisa’s husband, had cheated on her. The night ended with a broken glass and Lisa being restrained.
2. Real Housewives of New York’s vacation to Scary Island
All Kelly Bensimon wanted was some friends and gummy bears. What she got instead was paranoid thoughts and weird looks. Kelly’s erratic behavior was concerning most of her cast members. At the time, Bethenny Frankel was one of the only women who tried to end the merry-go-round of crazy. The crux of the issue was Kelly was horrified that she had received a goody bag of Skinnygirl products from B. After what felt like hours, Bethenny finally screamed, “Cuckoo for cocoa puffs! Go to sleep!”
1. Tamra Judge changes the game with a question about Bass Lake
Gretchen Rossi wasn’t the most liked by her fellow castmates. At the time she was dating Jeff Beitzel, who was much older than her. Naturally, everyone thought she was a gold digger. Jeff was dying from Leukemia and showering her with expensive gifts, which left Tamra Judge and Vicki a bit peeved. While at a dinner, Gretchen catches Tammy Sue whispering about her. After inquiring about the issue, Tamra uttered the now-famous question, “Did you go to Bass Lake?”
Back in the early days, accusing someone of taking advantage of a dying man was pretty abhorrent. Today, viewers and cast members probably wouldn’t think twice. Everyone was caught off guard by the question, and no one seemed to know how to manipulate the conversation.
Tamra’s question changed the course of Real Housewives at that moment – when absolutely nothing was rendered off-limits. To that we say, THANK YOU, TAMMY SUE!
TELL US – WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE REAL HOUSEWIVES MOMENT OVER THE YEARS?
For the last ten years, Meri Brown has been at the center of a Sister Wives love triangle. Even though the mother of one may not have ever realized that Kody Brown was never going to fulfill her, she held out hope and stuck around like a third wheel. For years, Meri and Robyn Brown portrayed that they had a wonderful friendship. A special sisterhood where it was okay to share one husband and have catfights with the other two wives.
But now that Meri has broken away from her Mormon family she is feeling freer than ever. And this means she is spilling the tea on all the family drama fans want to know. It turns out viewers were right about Robyn. So why is Meri taking the time to break her silence now?
Meri Brown was unsure of Robyn’s motives
For years, Robyn had been feeding little kernels of hope to Meri, often saying that deep down, their husband did love her. Honestly, looking back, it was cruel of Robyn to do such a thing. Kody’s former first wife sat down for her first real-time interview since she left Arizona and fled to Utah. While on The Sarah Fraser Show, Meri finally started to reveal that Robyn, Kody’s fourth and favorite wife, wasn’t all that she portrayed herself to be. The host asked the TLC star the dark questions fans have always wanted to know, including whether Robyn was happy or upset to see Meri walk away.
Season 18 showed Robyn pleading with Meri to stay and stick it out. But it was obvious to everyone Kody no longer cared for her. Meri thoughtfully answered the question, saying, “I don’t know. I don’t know; I think that she did want me to stay. I feel like she was sad. I feel like she had this idea when she came into the family of, you know, this big plural family. I really think that.”
Is Meri Brown still in contact with Kody?
I will say one thing about Meri. She is great at leading fans on and giving them false hope that she will give an upfront answer. When asked if she felt like Kody and Robyn’s behavior toward her on the series was genuine, the Worthy Up owner was hesitant to answer. Meri finally stated that she didn’t feel like their attitudes were ever “matching up either. I got that from Kody, too. You know, it’s like things, there was a lot of confusion.” Robyn often used her tears as a weapon. If Robyn didn’t get her way, she would usually sob and walk away from the conversation.
As for staying close to Kody or Robyn the mother of one seems to be making space for herself. Meri revealed “I’ve seen them on occasion and talked and texted a little bit, but it’s not, you know, I’m in this place where I’m moving forward with my life.” Meri made it clear she is not seeking them out.
Robyn Brown had ulterior motives
Fans always questioned whether Robyn wanted Kody all for herself. The patriarch never treated her the same as his first three wives. Kody broke almost every rule he had when it came to Robyn, including picking out her wedding dress and kissing before marriage, so even though Meri might not have spilled all the tea, a lot of what she said added up. Meri’s interview solidifies that Robyn probably did just want a monogamous relationship with Kody. And now, her wish has come true. Fans are still holding out for Season 19 and hope they see Kody and Robyn address their odd relationship. But as for Meri, it looks like she is moving on to greener pastures.
TELL US — DO YOU THINK MERI WAS HOLDING BACK INFORMATION IN HER INTERVIEW?
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Season 18 of Real Housewives of Orange County marks the 100th season in the Housewives franchise. In honor of this milestone, we’re looking back at some of the best moments in Real Housewives history. Here are our picks for #20-11 in the rankings.
20. Tamra Judge’s psychic says Brooks doesn’t have cancer – Real Housewives of Orange County
The ladies of RHOC were already suspicious of Vicki Gunvalson’s boyfriend Brooks Ayers but their doubts were amplified after Tamra Judge’s psychic suspected he was lying about the illness. He revealed his doubts during a lunch with the ladies and their reactions were priceless.
19. Teresa Giudice vs. Danielle Staub at Posche – Real Housewives of New Jersey
In Season 2 of Real Housewives of New Jersey, Teresa Giudice and Danielle Staub got into an iconic fight at a Posche fashion show. The infamous altercation featured several iconic lines, including Teresa asking Danielle, “Is b*tch better?” after Danielle told her not to call her honey. As the fight progressed, the women ran out of fighting words, so Teresa resorted to chasing Danielle out of the building.
18. Dorinda saying ‘Clip, Clip, Clip’ – Real Housewives of New York
You can always count on Dorinda Medley to escalate a situation. In Season 9, the women were having lunch in the Bronx when Sonja Morgan mentioned Dorinda’s alleged involvement in her controversial business Tipsy Girl. Dorinda was not having it and a fight broke out. The more Sonja insisted Dorinda was involved, the angrier she got. By the end, she was ranting and raving about how she would rather “chew her leg off” than be in business with Sonja. Yikes. The best part was when Dorinda attempted to silence Sonja by shouting, “Clip, clip, clip, clip, you fool.”
17. Winter/Spring/Summer She By Shereé – Real Housewives of Atlanta
Shereé Whitfield’s commitment to not committing to her clothing line “She By Shereé” never fails to make me laugh. The RHOA star could not get the business off the ground and had to keep delaying the launch. She postponed the launch so many times that it became an inside joke among Bravo fans. At an RHOA reunion, Andy Cohen asked when fans could expect the line to come out and Sheree gave about three answers, telling him it may be spring, summer, or fall.
16. Lisa Barlow’s hot mic moment – Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
Season 2 of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City ended with an explosive hot mic moment from Lisa Barlow. The RHOSLC star thought her mic was off when she stormed into the bathroom to talk sh*t about her supposed BFF, Meredith Marks. Unfortunately, the mic was not off, and it picked up everything she said. In the two-minute rant, she accused Meredith of cheating on her husband and called her a whore multiple times. Yeah, that will ruin a friendship.
15. Kim and Kyle Richards’ fight in the limo – Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
The Season 1 finale of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills ended with sisters Kyle and Kim Richards screaming at each other in the back of a limo. The fight got nasty quickly with Kim accusing Kyle of “stealing her house” and Kyle claiming Kim was an alcoholic.
14. Jill Zarin’s surprise arrival in the Virgin Islands – Real Housewives of New York
In Season 3 of Real Housewives of New York, Jill Zarin decided to surprise the girls on their trip to the Virgin Islands. Initially, she chose not to go on the trip due to her ongoing feud with Bethenny Frankel. She changed her mind last minute and expected the women to welcome her with open arms. Unfortunately for her, the women were not pleased to see her. Bethenny wouldn’t even look her in the eye and Ramona Singer seemed confused by her sudden arrival.
13. Tamra Judge throws wine on Jeana Keough – Real Housewives of Orange County
During a party in Season 6 of Real Housewives of Orange County, Tamra confronted former Housewife Jeana Keough for talking about her divorce in the press. She felt betrayed by Jeana, who sided with her ex Simon Barney in the breakup. The fight escalated quickly and ended with Tamra throwing wine in Jeana’s face.
12. Gia Giudice’s iconic song – Real Housewives of New Jersey
We’re sure you’ve heard Gia Giudice’s iconic song “Waking Up in the Morning” making the rounds on TikTok. She first sang the song at her sister Milania’s birthday party, letting Teresa and Joe Gorga know that their fractured relationship inspired the sad song.
11. NeNe Leakes hearing Kim Zolciak sing – Real Housewives of Atlanta
You can always count on NeNe Leakes to keep it real. The Real Housewives of Atlanta star shared her honest opinion on her co-star Kim Zolciak’s vocals after hearing her song “A Ring Didn’t Mean a Thing.”
“Kim thinks she is a really popstar. Okay, really Kim?” she joked in a confessional.
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90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Season 8 was one of the show’s craziest seasons yet. With a whopping nine couples this season, there was no shortage of drama. While some of the couples had more positive storylines than others, they all faced obstacles throughout the season. Season 8 had many memorable moments, but these four were by far the craziest!
Ed canceled his and Liz’s wedding without telling her
Ed Brown and Liz Woods had a chaotic relationship from start to finish. After breaking up over a dozen times, Ed and Liz set a wedding date and planned to marry. At the very beginning of Season 8, it seemed like things could work out for them. Ed and Liz had moved to Arkansas, where they seemed to have a fresh start. However, after an intense fight over taco pasta, everything went south.
Shortly after the argument, Ed decided to cancel the wedding without telling Liz. Rather than hearing the news from Ed, Liz only found out when the officiant called her to say they were sorry for how things turned out. Liz was understandably blindsided, as Ed should’ve consulted with her first. Ed and Liz have since gone their separate ways and Liz later introduced her new boyfriend Jayson during the first part of the Tell All.
Michael finally arrived in America
Angela Deem and Michael Ilesanmi are one of the most controversial 90 Day Fiancé couples. They are also one of the franchise’s only couples who have had a really hard time securing a visa. Angela initially applied for a K1 visa for Michael to move to America from Nigeria, but it was denied. Seeing the spousal visa as the only option left, Angela then decided to marry Michael in Nigeria.
After applying for the spousal visa, things became complicated again when Michael’s case moved from Nigeria to Ivory Coast. Angela’s patience began to wear thin, as she had been in a long-distance relationship with Michael for seven years at this point. To the surprise of almost everyone, Michael’s spousal visa was finally approved toward the end of Season 8. Michael finally was able to travel back to America with Angela, where he met her daughter Skyla and her six grandkids.
Rob shocked Sophie when he ended things with her
Rob Warne and Sophie Sierra had a tumultuous relationship throughout Season 8. At the start of the season, Sophie revealed she had moved in with her friend Kae. Sophie had discovered that Rob’s online cheating had been worse than she thought, which prompted her to leave. Rob tried to make things right with Sophie on multiple occasions, but ultimately they weren’t able to get back to a happy place.
By the end of the season, Rob decided that he was done trying with Sophie. Rob went to Kae’s apartment, where he ended up breaking up with Sophie. Despite not wanting to move back in with Rob, Sophie was distraught and had a panic attack after receiving the news. Rob, on the other hand, admitted that while he was hurt, he had become numb after so much back and forth.
Kobe’s friends were way too tough on Emily when they went out for drinks
Emily Bieberly and Kobe Blaise had one of the happier storylines in Season 8. After arriving in Cameroon to meet Kobe’s family, Emily agreed to have a second wedding to embrace Kobe’s Cameroonian heritage. While Kobe’s family was very welcoming, Kobe’s friends were more skeptical. Kobe’s friends expressed that they didn’t think he and Emily were a good fit, due to their cultural differences.
Eventually, Emily decided to hang out with Kobe and his friends at a nightclub to try to gain their approval. Despite Emily trying her best to explain her American culture, Kobe’s friends ganged up on her and tried to tell her that she shouldn’t speak while they were. Emily handled the situation well and simply explained that she didn’t believe in the same values as them. This showed Emily’s maturity and proved how hard she was willing to fight for her marriage.
