The title of OG is a rarity these days on Bravo. An OG started from Season 1 and created an impact that essentially leveled up the show. Real Housewives of Atlanta lost NeNe Leakes. RHOA continued without her, but she was a formidable presence on the network for years. Real Housewives of Beverly Hills said goodbye to Lisa Vanderpump a few seasons back. Like it or not, Lisa’s absence is still felt today. Current and former cast members still can’t stop talking about her.
Then we have Real Housewives who weren’t on board when the program premiered but maybe slid in Season 2 or shortly thereafter. They have become organic members of their franchise and you basically can’t remember the episodes prior to their introduction. You might even assume they are an OG, given the contributions made to further storylines and drama. Let’s take a look at some of our favorite Real Housewives who might have OG status but cannot be fully certified.
Can you believe we are 14 seasons into RHOA? It blows my mind and I feel like I’ve grown up with this show. The first four seasons were like a different realm of time. The wardrobes, home decor, and the original faces are but a mere memory to old-school viewers. But things changed in Season 5. The winds blew in Ms. Kenya Summer Moore and life as we knew it in Atlanta would be different. Some people didn’t like Kenya, but Kenya didn’t care.
She gave us lines Beyoncé used, she gave us amazing conflict, and Kenya gave us the perfect foe for Porsha Williams. Walter Jackson might not have lasted long, but Kenya has had some serious staying power. This woman has given us so much and in return, she was dragged across the stage in an unforgettable reunion. Kenya might not be an OG, but RHOA would not be where it is today without her.
Back in November 2015, we learned Bravo was going to try again in the DMV area. If you’re old enough to recall Real Housewives of DC, you already know they didn’t strike gold in the Mid-Atlantic region. But Potomac, Maryland got the nod and Real Housewives of Potomac premiered in January 2016. I’m not even sure how we survived, but this program had two full seasons before Candiace Dillard Bassett arrived to spice things up.
Candiace is tiny, but she is mighty and you absolutely know when she enters the room. RHOP is still relatively young and next year will be the 8th season, but I’m not sure it would have gone as well without Candy. When Monique Samuels and Candiace fought at a winery, it basically woke people up and got them to pay attention. Candiace does not mind getting a little dirty and if you step out of line, you may be introduced to her butter knife. We’ve had episodes that border on the edge of being lackluster until one of Candiace’s interviews saves the day. Not today NECK.
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While I’m sad about the ending of one Real Housewives of New York (thanks Ramona Singer), I’m keeping an open mind for the all-new RHONY. It would be futile to try and forget such a huge part of the Bravoverse. The way it went out was a disservice to longtime fans. That said, we can still reminisce about the glory days of our first installment. I’m not sure anyone was ready for the ladies of New York. They were very blunt and didn’t mince a lot of words. The audience fell in love with Jill Zarin and Bethenny Frankel, until they fell out of love with Bethenny and Jill a few seasons later.
But can you believe Sonja Morgan wasn’t part of the original cast? This absolute legend could drink an entire construction team under the table. This blooming flower almost suffocated beneath the weight of Ramona’s ego but managed to become one of the most memorable Real Housewives in recent history. Bless Sonja’s delusion, for it carried her through years of denial and obvious frustration. But fear not, Sonja lovers. If all goes well, her show with Luann de Lesseps will be here to soothe us. Hopefully, it is set to premiere over the summer.
Yes, I know. Tamra Judge seems to irritate most people on this side of the Universe. But she put Real Housewives of Orange County on the map and I will die on this hill. Also, can you believe we’ve been “behind the gates” since 2006? Man, I’ve had two human beings leave my body in that timeframe. As much as Vicki Gunvalson clawed for that main-character energy, we didn’t see it until Season 3 when Tammy Sue jumped in head first. At that point, Vicki was starting to irritate people and we were already sick of hearing how miserable she was.
Tamra appeared with some hair desperately in need of conditioner and a finger that was ready to point. RHOC had been relatively low-key until Tamra’s introduction to the master class on how to create drama. You know a Real Housewife left a major impression if their contract wasn’t renewed but they are asked back a few years later. Tamra feels like an OG and like an OG, she’s still there. Sorry, Vicki.
It really is shocking when I think about Kandi Burruss. How far this woman has come and the amount of her life she has offered to RHOA. If you asked me who the original cast members were for this show, I would immediately forget poor DeShawn Snow and add Kandi’s name. It really is hard to believe she didn’t kick off the premier because by now RHOA is Kandi. She came in on Season 2 and it was a big moment for the show. An extremely successful songwriter and singer, if you listened to the radio in the 90s, you heard Kandi’s words at some point in a 4-hour time period.
Kandi has all but offered her soul to RHOA. She has been open about her music career and her family struggles. We’ve watched her raise one child and add to her family after marrying Todd Tucker. There really isn’t a lot Kandi doesn’t reveal and she definitely understands the assignment. Always with upward mobility and making as much money as possible, Kandi is definitely someone who deserves OG status. She has done the time and paid her dues. Was there even an RHOA before she came along?
TELL US- WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE REAL HOUSEWIFE WHO IS NOT AN ORIGINAL CAST MEMBER? WHOM WOULD YOU ADD TO THE LIST? IS HEATHER DUBROW CONSIDERED AN ICONIC HOUSEWIFE WHO ISN’T AN OG?
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It must be super embarrassing to share an intimate moment with your boyfriend, only to have him tell the world about it on national TV. Gabi Elnicki is dealing with the backlash following her Fantasy Suite date with Bachelor star Zach Shallcross.
The Vermont native (did you know they make maple syrup there?) had shared some photos on Instagram prior to Monday’s episode. But as Us Weekly reported, Gabi took steps to stop the negative comments that started after the show aired.
When a follower called her out for deleting mean comments, Gabi readily admitted it. “Yes, I am [deleting comments]. Because I don’t need negativity and hate on my page. It’s so unnecessary and unkind. There is NO reason to put others down, get off my page if you don’t like me.”
After admitting it, messages of support flooded her comments. The follower who originally called her out assured Gabi she meant no harm, writing, “I like you queen just here for the drama.” Someone else said, “Preach sweetie don’t let ignorance bother you!” Another poster urged, “Screw the haters.”
Even Bachelor Nation darling Wells Adams and his wife, Modern Family alum Sarah Hyland, felt compelled to comment on the 10-car pileup Zach made of Fantasy Suites on Monday’s show.
At the beginning of Fantasy Suite Week — which Zach so elegantly referred to as “Sex Week” — the Bachelor and his three remaining girlfriends arrived in Thailand. Everyone was looking forward to the overnight dates, where they would have uninterrupted time, away from the cameras. All of the three remaining ladies (Ariel Frenkel, Kaity Biggar, and Gabi) were looking forward to having some “sexy time” with Zach, hoping it would deepen their relationships.
But Zach quickly put the kibosh on any fantasies being fulfilled in said suites. He stunned host Jesse Palmer with the vow that there would be “No sex of any kind [in the] Fantasy Suites.” The Nation cringed, suspecting that the California native’s oath of abstinence would not go well. And it didn’t. In Zach’s own words, it ended up biting him “in the ass.”
Ariel had the first date, and she did seem disappointed when she heard Zach’s “no sex” rule. But she decided to make the best of it, predicting their physical chemistry would still make things “hot and steamy.”
The second date was with Gabi. At dinner that evening, Zach told her about his vow not to be physical with any of the women on the overnight dates.
“Did I think I was going to get engaged to somebody that I’ve never had sex with? Probably not,” Gabi laughed. “But we’re gonna work on it later.” Even though she wasn’t happy, she was relieved that her boyfriend wasn’t “test driving” either of the other women. And after promising not to seduce him, off they went to their private room.
Gabi told the camera, in a bit of foreshadowing, “Zach says he’s not having sex, but I don’t know. Maybe he will.” And he did. That vow didn’t last very long.
The next morning, a guilt-ridden Zach confessed to Jesse that he and Gabi had “agreed . . . to have sex together, and it was very special.” Zach felt terrible about breaking his word and worried the other women would be hurt that he had said one thing and done another. Though he had “zero regret” about what happened with Gabi, he felt compelled to “be honest” with the other women. Ugh. If he was worried about hurting the other women, why on Earth would he do that?!
After first telling Gabi he was going to confess their intimate moment to the other women, Zach left for his Apology Tour. We didn’t see how Ariel took the news (or if Zach even told her), but Kaity was crushed. Even though she was feeling “distant and confused,” Kaity joined Zach in the not-such-a-Fantasy Suite. I don’t think things were as hot and steamy as Kaity would have hoped. I’m imagining more of a tense and tearful scenario. I can’t believe she even continued with the date. He’s just so slimy.
At the Rose Ceremony, Gabi and Kaity received roses, and Ariel went home. Consider yourself lucky, Ariel! You deserve so much better than Clayton Echard 2.0.
While Zach escorted Ariel to her Van of Rejection, Kaity turned to Gabi and whispered, “I know you were the only one.” Gabi turned away at first, but then said, “I feel like I’m wearing an ‘A’ on my chest. [Bleeping] Scarlet Letter over here.”
In a confessional interview, Gabi admitted to having mixed feelings. Even though she was one of the final two women, “I thought I’d be a lot happier.” Something that should have been private was no longer private, and her trust was broken. And worst of all, Zach’s cleared conscience came at the expense of Gabi’s heart, and Gabi had no say in the matter. If he doesn’t pick Gabi in the end, it will seem like he just used her and cast her aside. I hope that doesn’t happen.
Remember that “drama-free” season Zach promised us? What in the world was he thinking?
TELL US – DO YOU BLAME GABI FOR HAVING SEX WITH ZACH WHEN HE SAID HE WOULDN’T? DO YOU THINK SHE DESERVES THE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK? WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN?
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We independently selected these deals and products because we love them, and we think you might like them at these prices. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a commission if you...Too little said too late. Vanderpump Rules cast members grew suspicious of Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss after an interaction at The Abbey in West Hollywood in August 2022. The duo was getting a little too close for comfort.
And who did the sleuthing? According to Page Six, it was James Kennedy’s girlfriend Ally Lewber. Wow. Never underestimate the capabilities of the girls James picks. Look at how Raquel surprised us all.
A source told Page Six that, “James’ girlfriend, Ally, saw Tom and Raquel at The Abbey dancing alone together and thought it was weird.”
They disengaged once eyes were on them. Meredith Marks style. The source added, “When they realized they’d been spotted looking cozy, Tom and Raquel appeared to act a little strange like they were caught doing something bad.”
In the mid-season VPR trailer, Lala Kent confronted Tom. “She saw the both of you at The Abbey together,” Lala said. She was apparently referencing the details that Ally shared.
Apparently, Tom and Raquel were in the company of a “group of people.” But their interactions “seemed off.” It was also suspicious that Tom’s ex-girlfriend, Ariana Madix, was not there.
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“The cast began speculating that something weird was happening then, and Ally was the first to call it out,” the source added. “But Raquel and Tom were both adamantly denying it at the time.”
Bravo cameras failed to catch the canoodling. Well played.
“Ally did not initially mention what she saw while filming,” the source continued. “She confided in other cast members off-camera simply because she was very much bothered by Tom and Raquel’s interaction.”
The insider explained, “Over the past couple months, the girls have been thinking things weren’t adding up.” Well, it’s all crystal clear now. Ariana was “heartbroken” after finding a sexually explicit video of Raquel on Tom’s phone. She dumped him on March 3, 2023.
It took another two weeks for Ariana to process it all. On March 16th, she issued a statement to her followers.
“To say i have been devastated and broken is an understatement. however, i know that i am not in this alone,” Ariana wrote on Instagram. “What doesn’t kill me better run.”
Raquel and Tom issued separate statements of their own. Most recently, the former beauty pageant queen was spotted solo getting her nails done in LA. According to her, she and Sandoval are not putting a label on their relationship.
TELL US- WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT ALLY’S INTUITION? WHAT DO YOU THINK SHE SAW? WHY DID NO ONE SAY ANYTHING?
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Melanie Lynskey doesn't have to look far to find her biggest fan. That's because her husband Jason Ritter couldn't be prouder of her now that her decades-long career is resulting in critically...At long last, Peacock has gifted us with the third season of Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. It feels like forever since we’ve gotten a new Real Housewives crossover and it was long overdue after the Bezerkshires trip of Season 2. A group of Housewives past and present head to Phuket, Thailand for a girls’ trip like no other.
Peacock outdid themselves with the cast. From Real Housewives of Potomac, Candiace Dillard Bassett and Gizelle Bryant are coming fresh from their Season 7 feud. We also have Bad Weather from Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, even though Heather Gay and Whitney Rose aren’t on the best of terms, either. Real Housewives of Atlanta peach Porsha Williams steps out of retirement to party with the crew. Real Housewives of Miami besties Marysol Patton and Alexia Echevarria are accounted for, cockies in hand. Finally, we have the wildcard Leah McSweeney from Real Housewives of New York.
The premiere episode sets the tone for what this mashup group of ladies has in store for their exotic vacation. Gizelle wastes no time stirring the pot, as she does best, and everyone’s skeletons come out of the closet right away. Here are five of the main takeaways from the RHUGT Season 3 premiere episode, “We’re in Thailand, B-tches!”
It only feels right to kick off this recap with a love letter to the producers of Season 3. RHUGT was fun with Dorinda Medley and co., but a lavish trip to a villa in Thailand is truly next level. The ladies travel far and wide to stay in a bonafide palace, even though it almost takes Whitney twice as long to make the hike up the road as it did to fly there. They also have an amazing concierge named Pepsi to wait on them hand and foot, who I can already tell is going to be a fan favorite.
The producers also make the show even more fun with their editing tactics. They feature scenes from all of the ladies’ flagship shows to provide context to their relationships headed into the trip. It’s also a fun spin to see the ladies breaking the fourth wall. I almost spit out my drink when Porsha is bragging about her room to producers. “OK Bravo, they really do want me back. They’re trying to woo me,” she says in a confessional. A producer chimes in to remind her that she’s on Peacock now. It’s the comedic relief Bravo fans need to break up all of the drama going on these days.
Any RHOP fan already knew how Gizelle was going to act on this trip, and she wastes no time getting to it. As the resident pot stirrer, she literally brings up all of the drama going on among the ladies. She doesn’t even let Heather put her bags down before grilling her about the Jen Shah of it all. Lucky for Gizzy, Candiace is feeling generous on this trip and decides to forgive Gizelle for the sake of keeping the peace. It doesn’t mean CandeePants won’t sneak around to her new roomies to warn them about her co-star from home.
At the first group lunch, Gizelle also makes Heather and Whitney attempt to hash out their unfinished business from RHOSLC Season 3. It’s the same fight about Lisa Barlow that they’ve been having for weeks now. I think I speak for all of us when I say we’re over it. Gizelle also gets bored quickly and makes the ladies stop fighting for her own amusement, which is just typical. At the first dinner just hours later, Gizelle makes the ladies play a game with the sole purpose of stirring up trouble. They have to share their best and worst first impressions from Day 1, which is quite a way to get this group of women fired up from the get-go. Again, did any of us expect anything less from Gizelle’s big RHUGT debut? I sure did not.
Out of all the ladies in the house, Alexia and Marysol take the most time warming up. Sure, they’re used to the heat of Thailand coming from Florida. But maybe it’s because they have each other that they are a bit more reserved. They’re a dynamic duo for a reason, but we know that friendship will be tested on this trip. Marysol also spends most of the episode sick. Pepsi’s Thai cocktails aren’t sitting right in her stomach. She needs a big glass of vodka with a splash of orange soda and then she’ll be good to go. Marysol also admits to only drinking water when she makes her coffee with it. That woman is a scientific miracle.
Any RHOM fan knows that Alexia and Marysol speak their own language of Spanglish. Gizelle gets mad when Alexia and Marysol speak to one another in Spanish, which pisses off the Cockie Queen. She ultimately apologizes, but Marysol doesn’t like that Gizelle thinks she can make rules for everyone in the group. Alexia also doesn’t like Gizelle asking so many questions to avoid talking about herself, so who knows how these two will mesh with their new roomies.
Heather heads into the trip needing a vacation. Honestly, she and Whitney are just excited that the RHOSLC girls finally get to leave the “Mormon belt” for once. But really — filming began just days after Heather learned of Jen’s guilty plea. She’s ready to have fun in the Thai sun, but Gizelle’s nosy questions cut that idea short pretty quickly. Heather is upset that Whitney isn’t getting as many questions as she is, even though Whitney never was as ride-or-die for Jen as Miss Gay.
Aside from Heather’s issues with Whitney, she gets off on the wrong foot with Leah. When Leah arrives, Heather sweetly acknowledges her sobriety and then says she almost wants to stay sober in solidarity to help Leah through the week. However, after a few of Pepsi’s strong cocktails, Heather then thinks it’s a funny joke to want to “get Leah drunk.” Bad look. Leah brings up that a relapse could literally kill her. Even though Heather read Leah’s book about her addiction struggles, she still said it’d be a “challenge” to get her drunk. It leads to a major fight.
Almost everyone picks Heather as the person who gave them the worst first impression. Leah ultimately forgives Heather once she apologizes for her stupid comment, but the pile-on has just begun and Heather is feeling it. “Gizelle doesn’t like her, no one can like her,” Heather said in a confessional about herself. She feels a target on her back but in Heather’s own words, she’s just glad to be getting attention. It’s going to be a long trip for the SLC girls.
The biggest takeaway from the RHUGT Season 3 premiere is that Porsha Williams is BACK, baby. And boy is she more on point than ever. It’s been a while since Porsha’s been “in the TV,” as she puts it, and I forget how much I’ve missed her. Porsha says she’s in an empowered place in her life and man, I believe her after this episode. Porsha and Marysol make fast friends on the flight to Thailand thanks to their mutual taste for a stiff cockie. From then on, she’s nothing but a walking party.
No one made me laugh more in this episode than Porsha. Pepsi shows the girls the “spirit house” at their villa, and Porsha doesn’t hide that she’s scared of ghosts. “I thought we were the ones who rented this place,” she quips. I’m screaming. Porsha also dogs Gizelle for digging into everyone’s drama before even learning their last name. Porsha tries to remember everyone’s last name and only comes up with “Heather Graham” and “Whitney Houston.” It’s just comical. The episode ends with Porsha and Candiace igniting some beef that fans expected was bound to happen between them. While I’m not picking sides in this fight, I’m just happy to see more of Miss Williams in a new environment on my TV on a weekly basis. Thank you, Peacock.
TELL US – WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE RHUGT SEASON PREMIERE? WHO DO YOU THINK WILL GET IN THE MOST DRAMA THIS SEASON OF THE CROSSOVER SHOW?
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Everyone raise one last mojito because it’s time to finally bid farewell to the masterpiece that is Real Housewives of Miami Season 5. The Miami ladies just continued to gift us with amazing TV all season long and we never wanted it to end. Thankfully, the reunion was one final hurrah that gives us closure to a season well done.
RHOM Season 5 had a lot to unpack, so it’s no wonder it took a three-part reunion to do so. Adriana De Moura finally confronted her issues with Marysol Patton and Alexia Echevarria and boy is it a rollercoaster ride. Plus, we get one last appearance from a new (and significantly looser) Larsa Pippen and her petty behavior. Here are five of the main takeaways from the RHOM Season 5 Reunion Part 3.
The reunion picks back up after Kiki Barth reveals that she has known for years that Lenny Hochstein was a cheater. She attended their infamous parties well before her friendship with Lisa Hochstein began, and she claims to even know some of the women he cheated with in the past. Lisa, rightfully, isn’t shocked. She realizes that for years she made excuses about rumors she was hearing, even though Lenny knew the parties made her uncomfortable.
As Season 5 comes to a close, it really feels like a fresh start for Lisa. She’s got a new man and new confidence. She credits her RHOM co-stars for helping her in her darkest hour, especially Larsa. She even revealed that Larsa was the person who made phone calls to get Katharina Mazepa’s restraining order dropped against Lisa. To be fair, Larsa admits it was partially for selfish reasons. If Lisa had a restraining order on her, it’d be hard for the two of them to go out on the town in Miami. Regardless, Lisa is moving on from the Lenny chapter and into a happier one. She’s not even given up on the idea of getting married again, just to someone who isn’t a certified narcissist.
In a season of ridiculous antics, Adriana takes the cake at the reunion. She and Marysol begin to unpack their friendship-ending issues, mainly Adriana’s offhand comment about the Cockie Queen’s ex. The accusations being thrown left and right are pretty bad, but Adriana takes it up a notch when she pulls out a letter she wants Andy Cohen to read out loud. The letter is from someone being “abused” day and night by Marysol who is worried she will kill them. The letter signs off as being sent by “Marysol’s Liver.” My jaw is on the floor. I have to agree with Marysol and Alexia that it’s a pretty stupid move. Even Andy knew it was just so horrible, but he still wanted to keep the letter for his Bravo novelty collection.
Adriana also stands up to hand Marysol a list of rehab centers and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Girl, it’s bad taste, especially when you’re begging Marysol to be your friend again. The timing of the joke is horrible and it left little hope that peace would be reached among the group. “Andy wants to go, home bro,” Marysol responds to Adriana’s antics. The Miami girls, there is truly no group like them.
Larsa isn’t the focus of any segment in the third part of the RHOM reunion, but that doesn’t mean she won’t make it about herself. Larsa takes up as Alexia’s hypeman during the episode. When Alexia is talking smack about Anthony Lopez and Nicole Martin, Larsa chimes in out of nowhere to scream that Anthony is a “b-tch.” Andy also brings up Larsa’s horrible vacation braids and asks if it was cultural appropriation. “I’m not white so I don’t know,” Larsa responded. Now, I’ve never seen Larsa do a 23&Me test, but I’m just going to say that her response was a CHOICE. And it probably wasn’t the best one.
Larsa continues to butt in everywhere she can. Adriana tries to clap back and tell her frenemy to stay out of her business, but Petty Pippen has none of it. “Everything’s about me, shut up,” Larsa quipped. She never stopped. Andy acknowledged that Larsa seems to have loosened up when it comes to filming and Larsa responds “too loose,” which I think is the perfect way to sum up her season.
Marysol has quite the episode. The breakdown of her friendship with Adriana is just so much to follow. Marysol breaks down in tears because she feels so hurt by someone who was her friend. Adriana keeps saying sorry and that her comment about her ex-boyfriend was bad judgment. However, Marysol seems to have decided that Adriana is on the dark side. Adriana breaks down about her emotional state and lack of self-esteem, and Marysol has little empathy. She tells Adriana she’ll be there along the way for her healing journey, which is a glimpse of hope for this longtime friendship.
Marysol embraces her spiritual side in this episode. Maybe it’s because there was a lot of Mama Elsa talk, which always brings out a different side of her. Marysol says that after not feeling her mom for months, she felt her presence on the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip to Thailand. She describes what it feels like when her mom is near and reflects on their close relationship. Marysol has always been spiritual but this seems different and more genuine. Hopefully, it does bring her peace and sets up the opportunity for her and Adriana to mend things in the future.
Alexia, on the other hand, isn’t so quick to be forgiving. She believes Adriana is nothing but a fraud who is her enemy. They rehash drama from literally decades ago that remains unresolved. Adriana cannot apologize enough for her comment about Frankie Rosello, but it just hits too close to home with Alexia. Considering Alexia is working on building Frankie’s independence and handling the emotional toll of that, it’s not surprising she’s not prioritizing re-friending Adriana. The episode ends on a somewhat positive note, but the Cuban Barbie sure doesn’t forget people who’ve crossed her. I don’t think she’ll be so quick to forgive, either.
Alexia talks a lot about the benefits of RHOM. Mainly, the show connected her with the De Moya Foundation, which is ultimately helping Frankie’s progress. She breaks down when Andy brings up the scene of Frankie being scared to take an Uber and it’s just so raw to see. She admits that through all of her hardships, she’s never been to therapy. Andy and the RHOM cast encourage her to work on healing from all the trauma, which sounds like great advice. Maybe the Cuban Barbie can go full Teresa Giudice and embrace the namaste in Season 6.
TELL US – WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE FINAL EPISODE OF THE REUNION? HOW WOULD YOU RATE RHOM SEASON 5 OVERALL?
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If you’re about to declare, “Bye, Felicia!” to someone, you best make sure that Felicia is well and ready to leave Survivor.
In this week’s episode of Survivor 44, “Felicia” was the eccentric Carolyn Wiger, one of the more interesting contestants introduced to us this season. Hers was the first face we saw this season, in a confessional where it seemed hard for her to even state her name and occupation. Thus far, she’s been portrayed as an unpredictable, loony, wild card. Tonight’s episode made one thing clear: There is so much more to Carolyn than what first meets the eye.
On Survivor, getting “over-looked” or being treated “less than” is something that incredibly happens over and over. We’ve seen it a million times. More “strategic” players who believe they are in power and are running the show, tend to talk down to other players. Or treat them more as pawns and not as real people. In this instance, Yam Yam and Sarah underestimated Carolyn‘s worth. He dismissed her eccentricities as if she had nothing to add strategically. Yam Yam said it himself in this episode, telling Carolyn, “No offense, but…” and basically announcing that she would not be viewed as a big threat. Whether true or not, this is an insult in the game of Survivor. One that Yam Yam fell victim to, treating Carolyn perhaps as an “alliance member” but not as a real “ally.”
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The ability to manage your social relationships is the underlying key to this game. Boston Rob put on a masterclass of this ability during his winning Season 22, “Redemption Island.“ But this simple concept is so much harder to carry out in real life. Season after season, we see players on the “bottom” feeling neglected, who end up turning the game on its head. It’s too early to tell if Carolyn‘s betrayal of Sarah and Yam Yam was “good” for her game. But it definitely wouldn’t have happened had Yam Yam and Sarah done a better job of making Carolyn feel like an important asset. Instead, she felt like just a number on their tribe.
In a “new era” of Survivor that has been touted as extremely grueling, where nothing comes easy, this week we witnessed three Immunity Idols given out for free. Sure, these three Idols are temporary and can only be played pre-merge. But that’s still quite a lot of power gifted into the game. For Josh – a player whom we didn’t see much of over the first two episodes but who has become more and more important to the game – this temporary Idol was a life-saver.
It looked as if he was cooked back at his original camp. Josh thought he was the swing vote between Frannie and Matt on one side and Danny and Heidi on the other, but in actuality had been marked the next to go. He now has an ally in Carolyn. And never knowing of the treachery that might have been waiting for him back at the Green camp, those relationships might end up being key in a post-merge environment. Those two duos may end up needing Josh for their long-term plans.
Carolyn – with Josh‘s help – not only orchestrated the exit of a very dangerous player in Sarah, but Carolyn also showed some savvy that we had previously not seen. Planting that “Red X” in the mysterious birdcage was incredibly smart. It did lead to Sarah finding Carolyn’s fake Idol. Sarah didn’t know it at the time, but she saved herself some humiliation by NOT playing that fake Idol at Tribal.
In one way, this no-play was a good thing for Carolyn’s game. Had Sarah played her fake Idol, Yam Yam would have had to know that Carolyn was the mastermind behind that move. It would have painted Carolyn as an even more dangerous player. Sure, had Carolyn not come up with the “Red X” ploy at all, she’d still possess a fake Idol that she could do future damage with. But all in all, I think this was a great week, not only for Carolyn’s game but for our perception of Carolyn this season.
Don’t forget too that Sarah leaves the game not only with a fake Idol, but with that “Inheritance Advantage” that she had previously earned. We’ll never know how that advantage might have played out…it’s possible it may be recycled back into the game, but we’ll just have to see.
The two other temporary Idol owners – Jaime and Carson – seem to have different challenges back at their new camps. Jaime seems to have a tremendously strong social game. But she does have a fake Idol that she thinks is real, and this could end up being her downfall. Carson seemed to integrate a little better into his new camp. But it’s still too early to tell whether or not he’s made his way into the good graces of power player Matthew. Matthew has become a power player by not having to reveal his cards at Tribal (smartly using his “Shot-in-the-dark” a few weeks back to avoid taking sides on his tribe).
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We are suddenly looking at Episode 5 already next week! That means that we are probably just a few short weeks away from the merge. And there’s already a head-spinning amount of advantages, fake Idols, temporary Idols, and legit Idols, to sort through. Yam Yam looks to be in trouble. But as we witnessed this week, just because you start off the episode with a target on your back doesn’t mean you won’t finish the episode in a more powerful position.
I love the many shades of Carolyn that we are witnessing so far this season…a kaleidoscope of colors, all fascinating to look at. Remember, she still has an Immunity Idol in her possession. But what Yam Yam said about her I find to be true: She does not strike others as being a big threat. That could make her a very interesting post-merge player, but people can handle craziness, not unpredictability. She’ll still need to integrate herself into an alliance. If she’s seen too much as a loose cannon, then she will become a target.
I also noticed that we keep getting reminded of Matthew‘s shoulder injury…will this eventually force him from the game? He’s been shown to be a big threat to win this season, but that lingering injury might make him a liability.
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Out this week: Sarah
Won Immunity: Green Tribe and Orange Tribe
Vote Result: Josh played his temporary Immunity Idol on himself.
2 – Sarah (Josh, Carolyn), 0 – Josh (two votes – by Yam Yam and Sarah – nullified by his Idol).
Current Advantage/Disadvantage List:
Next Week’s Episode: Matthew‘s shoulder continues to bother him. And the fallout with Yam Yam, Josh, and Carolyn will be explored.
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TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS EPISODE? WHAT DO YOU THINK OF CAROLYN? AND WHO DO YOU PREDICT WILL WIN SOLE SURVIVOR?
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While #Scandoval has been overtaking the Bravo universe, we can’t totally count out our Southern Charm gang. Sure, once Kathryn Dennis announced her departure, I was as skeptical as the next fan about the show’s future. Kathryn was like the chaotic anchor that held the show together. But, as always, those Good Ol’ Boys down south know just how to get us talking one way or another.
The latest news from Charleston is that Austen Kroll is proving, yet again, that he’s the worst. Austen’s a single man after splitting from Olivia Flowers, but fans shouldn’t hope to see this couple get back together during Season 9. No, Austen totally broke bro code by doing what he does best — sleeping with people he’s not supposed to. This time around, Austen hooked up with none other than Taylor Ann Green, the very recent ex of his bestie Shep Rose.
One person we can always rely on to dissect the wild behaviors of Austen is Madison LeCroy. Madison is my personal favorite of Austen’s exes because she’s messy as hell. She recently spoke to Life & Style about the upcoming season of Southern Charm, and the hookup heard up and down King Street was a topic of conversation.
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Madison kept it real that she doesn’t know all the insight into what went down between Austen and Taylor. All we know is that Shep got a taste of his own medicine from Taylor. “I’m waiting to see it all unfold the same as you guys obviously. We talk a lot about it during the new season, so we’re all still trying to figure out what’s the truth,” Madison explained.
While Madison loves mess, she doesn’t want to fly too close to Austen’s sun with this drama. She did admit she’s spoken to Taylor since the hookup went down, but they didn’t discuss the dirty details. Shep was a horrible boyfriend to Taylor without a doubt. At least with this move, she secured that they’re probably never getting back together and it’s for the best. Austen, on the other hand, is a waste of energy to even try to understand his actions. None of us get paid enough to figure that one out.
TELL US – WHAT DO YOU THINK OF MADISON’S COMMENTS ON THE HOOK-UP? DO YOU THINK AUSTEN AND TAYLOR WILL DATE NOW?
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Real Housewives of Miami is officially back on the Bravo map. Season 5 came in hotter than Dade County in the middle of July and we love to see it. There are no shy ladies in this cast and Andy Cohen is thanking his lucky stars every single night RHOM was given a second chance.
The Season 5 reunion was not one Andy or the RHOM ensemble will likely forget soon. The sheer audacity was front and center and so was Larsa Pippen’s mouth. After not getting along with Dr. Nicole Martin for the majority of their relationship, Larsa tried really, really hard to serve up some insults during the heated couch time.
At one point Larsa attempted to tell Nicole she doesn’t have a real job because she “puts people to sleep.” She must have forgotten that she was also “put to sleep” when absolutely not getting any plastic surgery. That said, Larsa thinks writing DMs that say, “Hey baby, why haven’t you opened the pic I sent” qualifies as valid employment.
Larsa also tried to clock Nicole for having a child out of wedlock, which was an enormous fail on her part. Not only did it manage to upset most of the people who have kids without being married, it pissed Big Daddy Andy off but good.
He went off on Larsa after her comment. Page Six explained why he was so upset. Andy spoke on raising his voice during Monday’s Radio Andy. While he doesn’t like to “editorialize” Housewives during reunions, he felt kinda stabby when Larsa “seemed to be weaponizing” kids of unmarried parents.
Andy said, “Like, she was saying, ‘I could be calling out that your son was born out of wedlock.’” Which was a stupid argument to begin with, but, you know Larsa. “Now, when you say, ‘I could be using something as a weapon,’ you’re basically doing it,” he added.
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Larsa’s comment stung Andy because he, along with millions of other people, is an unmarried dad of two. He continued, “Nicole kept saying, ‘You called my son a bastard, and [Larsa] said, ‘I didn’t — I just said he was born out of wedlock.’” That’s when Big Daddy stepped in.
“It will come as no surprise to anyone why I got so heated. I’m a single dad of two children, so there is no other person; there is no other parent,” he said. “I got super sensitive to the idea of that being weaponized, and that’s why I jumped in there.”
Even though Andy verbally swatted Larsa, he did issue a public apology right after it happened. Because he couldn’t spill deets about the taping in progress, it was a bit ambiguous at the time. “We’re still shooting, and I didn’t have ‘screaming at Larsa’ on my bingo card today,” he said back in January.
I guess Larsa thinks it’s cool to go after a parent via the children. Does this render Marcus Jordan free to be weaponized due to the unconventional nature of their relationship? We’ll find out because he just might show up for RHOM Season 6.
TELL US- DO YOU THINK LARSA WENT TOO FAR WITH THE “BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK” COMMENT? WOULD YOU MISS LARSA IF SHE LEFT RHOM? WERE YOU GLAD TO SEE ANDY CHECK LARSA AFTER HER COMMENT?
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