I'm really looking forward to the Married to Medicine Reunion as well. I live for Miss Quad, she is fabulous to watch. I'm intrigued to see what will happen with Mariah as she really doesn't seem to have a friend among them now! I know the ratings aren't great without RHOA, but I hope we get a Season 3.
I know the finale was last week, but was anyone else watching Kandi's Wedding? I loved it. I loved her Coming to America theme, and I thought the venue looked fab when it all came together, she even had real Lions outside though I know she got a bit of grief for that. Kandi looked gorgeous in her dress, and how grown up is her little girl?! It was lovely. I loved her trying to walk in her heels for the first time! I loved that they brought Todd's daughter, and Riley up on the altar as well at one point. It was a lovely moment. Mama Joyce was such a misery as per, I swear I wouldn't have wanted her at the wedding, and I really didn't like that she was literally ignoring Todd's daughter, there's just no need to be so utterly rude. I'm glad she said a little speech at the end though, I know she wasn't happy, it was written all over her face, but at least fake it! Its your daughters wedding.
How great was it to see Sheree?!, even briefly, it made me want her back on RHOA immediately! I really hope that happens. Kenya and Sheree teaming up, or falling out would be epic!
I definitely think we'll be getting a new season of M2M, it's ratings have gone down since RHOA ended, but still higher than a lot of the housewives shows and other Bravo shows that get renewed, so I think it's a safe bet.
Loved Kandi's wedding and really glad that it's the highest rated housewives wedding spinoff too, well deserved.
Mama Joyce's behaviour was appauling. I dunno what it is but as awful as she is I can't hate the woman.
I'm loving all the M2M, RHOA crossovers too, with Rico Chappelle and Dwight.
I am also 100% with you on Sheree, i'd love to see her back, even if only for a friend of role.
Can't wait to watch NJ too. Danielle Staub is all over twitter practically begging to come back. Hopefully that's going to happen.
Why doesn't Teresa like Kathy? I feel like its never really been explained.
I think she was just against both her and Melissa coming onto the show because it would just cause even more a rift in the family which it did. Plus Kathy did throw some shade last season so maybe Teresa knows she will be watching so throws it right back this season you have to remember they know what they are going to say most of the time in there talking heads and they know cast members will see it
The way Heather and Tamra are trying to make out Shannon is mentally unstable is so low. I think Shannon has been pretty justified in everything she's done thus far. Tamras days on the show seem numbered. It looks like her and Vicki have a big blow out or are about to have one at the reunion, Tamra was going off on one about her on WHHL. Apparently, Andy has had enough of her too. Alex McCord said the same thing but also added that she's in trouble because no one on the cast trusts her enough to tell her 'secrets', meaning she's pretty much useless to the producers and the show.
Heather: I really do like her but she's being a cold bitch. She's obviously trying to wind Shannon up and takes great satisfaction in knowing she's hurt. When Heather basically dangled the bit of information in Shannon's face but wouldn't give her it, I went off her a little. I can totally see Terry calling Tamra to say what he did, he's always acted like a catty teenage girl - remember the things he said about Alexis? Plus, his anger toward David showed he has some kind of resentment for the Beadors, it was so irrational even though David was being snide.
Tamra: She's just grating on me. She has no loyalty to anyone other than herself and it's obvious she told Shannon what Terry said. However, I'm not sure that Terry said it to Tamra. I think he may have said it to producers who told Tamra, and I think that is what Heather has been alluding to when she says that things need to change behind the scenes if she comes back, because Terry did seem shocked at the table. Or it could be that she said it, and told the Dubrows she did, and is now denying it to cover both their asses. Tamra has no good storyline, although next week looks promising for her, so she may as well be a friend.
Vicki: She is so much fun this season. Brooks is the best husband/other half on the OC. It was nice to see him try encourage Vicki to stand up for Shannon when she knew Tamra to be lying. I was disappointed that she didn't defend Shannon though, when she could have put Tamra on blast, rightfully so. It reminded me of when she brought Alexis to Tamras gym opening then never said anything during the gang up. It's sad that Vicki is so afraid of Tamra going after Brooks that she wont say anything to her - I'm loving Tamra and Vicki's office meets though. I do love fun loving Vicki, getting rid of Gretchen was the best thing for her. Vicki's talking heads had me laughing so hard this episode, especially during Christians speeches.
Shannon: The star of the show, without a doubt. She's a little crazy at times, but mostly she's misunderstood and has been caught up in Tamra's crap stirring manipulation ploy to stay on the show. It was nice to see her and David be a happy normal family - makes you wonder how many other scenes like that ended on the cutting room floor. She can be a buzz kill though, like when she said she doesn't get excited. I thought it was sensible of her to not mention it or bring it up because she knew the Dubrows would take Tamra's denial and run with it...and they have and are trying to make her out to be crazy. It's funny that Heather's calling her crazy, yet she's the one who is saying Tamra doesn't lie. I admired that she understood Vicki not getting involved and wasn't bothered by it, because I was annoyed for her lol. I'm glad she's seeing Tamra's true colours. I don't get why her and David done the show, they seem like such the normal, perfect little family, minus the almost divorce. They're selling their home so I think it may have been to showcase that (hence why it has been heavily featured) - maybe their downsizing to a smaller one so he can be at home more.
Lizzie: She improved this episode. She was really sweet to Shannon at the end when she was trying to calm her down and reassure her it didn't matter what people where saying and that she wasn't going to kick her out. Her and her husband seem like the perfect couple, it makes me want them off the show before they get the Housewives curse lol. I love that she picked up on Tamra's involvement and her need to pull people aside. Maybe, this is her smart side coming out. It finally showed she had personality, I just wish she took what she says in her talking head interviews and said it to the others during filming. Perhaps, she's a late bloomer.
Danielle: I wish we seen more of her. Perhaps if they keep the same cast next season she can transition into a housewife.
The line of the episode had to be Shannon's serious shade toward Heather, when she said "the face he made?" when Terry said his favourite part of Heather was her face. :D
The reunion films this week and I'm hoping they crucify Tamra over her bs. She's gotten so comfortable stirring that she's being lazy and not even trying to hide it now.
I wonder what they have planned for season 10. Surely, they have to do something big for the landmark season. I at least hope for the finale party that they have all the previous housewives and friends make an appearance at the party - but don't let Sarah near the cake.
Next season I'd love Vicki, Shannon and Heather back. Tamra and Lizzie, I don't care either way. I still hope Jeana comes back at some point, although, I'm unsure if she'd fit now with the show having changed so much.
If this is true, then wow! It's about time the Beverly Hills lot got pay rises to equal the other housewives shows casts.
Apparently Kyle, Lisa, Brandi & Yolanda earn $500,000 for the season (I assume this includes the reunion and promo appearances - as it's about $50,000 above Sonja's total that was revealed in court documents.) I don't think Yolanda is worth that, she doesn't bring as much as the others.
Kim & Lisa Rinna are earning $450,000 for the season. I'm surprised Lisa got that much for season 1, but I suppose they had to make it worth her while to turn down The View. Kim better bring her A game if she wants to stay on the show. It was about time she got a payrise though.
Just caught up with New Jersey- really enjoyed it! I'm glad to have Tre and these ladies back.
I agree with BumbleSquat, I kind of wish they wouldn't feature Tre's kids as much. My heart totally breaks for poor Gia that poor kid, she's so young and she's still the most mature one in that family. You can feel the toll Tre and Juicy's issues are having on her and its so sad. Clearly we are meant to feel sorry for Tre, and as much as I like her, she and Juicy have done all this to themselves and I need to remember that. My sympathy is for their kids. That said, it seems that everyone seems to accept that Joe is "going away" and I just hope Tre doesn't end up doing jail time. If only for her girls.
Dina is back, and she looks great. I love her little motley crew of pets as well, her hairless cats and dogs with no legs! I like Dina so I'm happy to have her on the show again. I totally agree that Dina's return seems to be setting the stage for a Danielle comeback and I'm all for that! I also cant say I missed the Manzos, or Jac at all!
Melissa is still Melissa. Don't believe for a hot minute that she and Tre are over their issues. But I'm happy for them to fake it for the cameras. I've sat through 3 seasons of NJ family dramas, and that's enough!
The Newbies- I like this Amber, I think she's going to be fun to watch. Especially if she's going to go for Melissa. It looks like she will be bringing plenty of drama anyway and I'm so ready to see it unfold! I'm not totally feeling the twins yet, Teressa and Nicole. They are a bit too "Jersey" for me! But its only been 1 ep, and I'm sure they will be good for the show. This show needed new blood and fresh drama desperately and I think this new season will be just that. It feels fresh. Cant wait for the rest of the season.
The shade of Tre and her dessert line was not lost on me either! Poor Kathy, she just was not meant for this show at all. I wouldn't mind seeing a bit of her and Rosie this season though.
The shade of Tre and her dessert line was not lost on me either! Poor Kathy, she just was not meant for this show at all. I wouldn't mind seeing a bit of her and Rosie this season though.
Dedicating the ep to Joes late dad was nice.
Kathy and Rosie do make appearances this season. How much they are involved I don't know. I just remember seeing clips of them in the sneak peak episode a few weeks ago.
In all honesty, I found the dedication to Joe's father to be a bit exploitative as well. That final scene of the episode where they all hug probably wouldn't have made the episode had hid recent death not occurred. The episode began with Gia crying with Teresa and might've originally meant to end with Gia crying with Joe. Or maybe I'm just being too cynical? But then again, if producers can squeeze everything out of this family before the inevitable happens for the ratings then they're probably going to do it...
I can't get over how much I love Married to Medicine. Although the cast itself is hit and miss, I think the series as a whole is great. I'm guessing it's returning for a third season?
As long as Quad, Simone and Jackie are back I'm good. I wouldn't be surprised if Lisa Nicole is axed. I'm not too keen on Toya or Dr. Heavenly, but I'm guessing they'll be back. Of course Mariah won't be going anywhere. Simone and Jackie just crack me up. They're such a good duo. I watched the episode today where they met up and spoke about Quad's Doggie Fashion Show and they burst into laughter, I was literally weeping.
That looks so good Staged or not a moment like this was desperately needed this season. It looks better then i thought it was gonna be.
I think Aviva did it because she knew she needed to bring that drama for the final episode. I hope the finale has higher ratings and i hope the reunion is good to.
Over in NJ Jac just proves she needs to be sectioned, seriously the woman is just so loopy she is now saying Chris is ready to talk and Dina should be worried:
I think this just reeks of desperation on Jacs half and they need some money since her bravo check is gone. I also think she is jealous how much attention Dina has got since she announced she was coming back to the show because she never got that on the 5 years she was on the show.
That looks so good Staged or not a moment like this was desperately needed this season. It looks better then i thought it was gonna be.
I think Aviva did it because she knew she needed to bring that drama for the final episode. I hope the finale has higher ratings and i hope the reunion is good to.
I agree. Aviva may be annoying but unlike some of the other women she has made a conscious effort to bring the drama and get ratings for the show. I don't think it was staged, I think it was Aviva just losing it with the ladies. I don't blame her, it must be frustrating to be consistently called a liar and have everything you say questioned and doubted.
I really like Carole and Heather but it annoys me that they freeze people out from the cast. They done it with Ramona last season and they're doing it with Aviva this season. That's not how Real Housewives should work imo. I can't believe I'm defending Aviva but she got a raw deal this season - although, that might have been producer influenced, as after the end of season 5, she said the production company needed to be replaced and they were the reason the show was failing LOL. A major no no in the land of TV.
I fear the reunion will be anti-climactic. Mostly, due to the fact that this drama all happened over a year ago, rather than the usual 5/6 months for housewives. I know it didn't affect New Jersey season 4 but this wasn't as intense as that was. I'm hoping it's good though.
I'm hoping next season is Jill, Ramona, Sonja, Luann, Heather, Carole, Aviva & Alex. With Kristen as a friend and Bethenny making a few appearances. I'd mainly like Bethenny to sit down with Jill and have a makeup scene, even if it's fake, just so the show can move forward out of that shadow. 8 Housewives seems a lot but it could work. If not, then I'd demote either Sonja, Luann or Aviva, and one of Heather & Carole. I like Luann this season but I'm not sure if she'd be different if she went back to a main role.
I feel so bad for Reid. He holds a senior position in the finance industry, and he'll have to go into work knowing his wife has acted like this on national television...oh the shame.
It's quite sad thinking this next episode could possibly be the last ever proper New York episode.
I agree. Aviva may be annoying but unlike some of the other women she has made a conscious effort to bring the drama and get ratings for the show.
I don't think that's true to be fair. Ramona, for example, has definitely tried to make the show good this season. Throwing her drink at Kristen, stirring it up between Carole and Aviva etc. I'm still undecided about her throwing the glass at Kristen's face though - I would really like to think that just happened by accident.
Sonja is another one - she allowed her facialist to gossip about Luann, let the story about her ''sleeping with Carole's ex'' get out there, threw a hissy fit when the girls ''ditched'' her at the races etc.
Even Heather and Carole seemed to have been doing it. Carole latched on to the ghostwriter story and ran with it - even if she did drag it out for too long. Heather even threatened to deck that Amanda woman and went all Puff Daddy ghetto on us, saying ''Holla!'' and ''that's whack'' like she was from the hood... even though I very much doubt anyone from there would even say such a thing!
I don't think that's true to be fair. Ramona, for example, has definitely tried to make the show good this season. Throwing her drink at Kristen, stirring it up between Carole and Aviva etc. I'm still undecided about her throwing the glass at Kristen's face though - I would really like to think that just happened by accident.
Sonja is another one - she allowed her facialist to gossip about Luann, let the story about her ''sleeping with Carole's ex'' get out there, threw a hissy fit when the girls ''ditched'' her at the races etc.
Even Heather and Carole seemed to have been doing it. Carole latched on to the ghostwriter story and ran with it - even if she did drag it out for too long. Heather even threatened to deck that Amanda woman and went all Puff Daddy ghetto on us, saying ''Holla!'' and ''that's whack'' like she was from the hood... even though I very much doubt anyone from there would even say such a thing!
Ok, maybe Ramona has as well. Sonja did with the facialist, although that seemed more producer induced, listening to Alex McCords recap of what would have happened behind the scenes.
The others have been one off incidents or genuine reactions to things others have done. What I mean is that Aviva is the only one trying to conjure things up and get the ball rolling consistently. Aviva and Ramona are starting the storylines is basically my point. Poor Kristen, she tries to create drama all the time but it never really works or comes off as authentically her. Whereas Aviva seems like a genuine pain in the ass who tries to start shxt because she likes winding people up - i.e. the wheelchair at plane LOL.
Not that I don't appreciate what the others bring. I'v liked watching the true friendships that Heather, Carole & Luann have. It's been a nice change from the other housewives shows, although ratings don't seem to agree with me.
Speaking of Alex McCord, she has got Tamra p*ssed. She started the rumour that Tamra might be getting fired and Tamra was ripping into her and the rumour during some interview - she also ripped into Bethenny & Vicki too.
Atlanta
According to BravoWatch, Atlanta started filming the day of Apollos trial/the day he was convicted. They also it will be premiere in 2015, not at the end of this year like we expected.
I wonder what will air alongside Beverly Hills? I see it either being, nothing to try bring in extra ratings, a mini season of Miami, or a new season of New York - although they'll have to film fast and edit while the season is airing.
Atlanta
According to BravoWatch, Atlanta started filming the day of Apollos trial/the day he was convicted. They also it will be premiere in 2015, not at the end of this year like we expected.
I wonder what will air alongside Beverly Hills? I see it either being, nothing to try bring in extra ratings, a mini season of Miami, or a new season of New York - although they'll have to film fast and edit while the season is airing.
Well New Jersey isn't airing with any other Real Housewives once OC and NY finish airing. Plus NJ is probably going to be on until very early 2015/late 2014 anyway so It'll probably be still airing while Beverly Hills begins. And if you think about it, Don't Be Tardy will be airing soon and I'm sure Manzo'd with Children will probably start before BH starts so the spin-offs will probably fill the void of the second Housewives series slot.
Atlanta
According to BravoWatch, Atlanta started filming the day of Apollos trial/the day he was convicted. They also it will be premiere in 2015, not at the end of this year like we expected.
No Atlanta til next year?
I hope that's not true. Especially if they've already started filming.
I watched it and it was great! She was hilarious, over the top, said what was on her mind and was just Jill, but an improved version. At the end she really listened and took in what they said rather than getting defensive like she used to do. I loved it. It's definitely done a bit of image rehabbing imo. It's actually made me not want her back on RHONY, she seems so content with life and I don't see the point in her going back to the negativity. Her new home in the hamptons is stunning, it has sea views and everything. Her hair is a nice short brown too.
The ratings were a hit too. It scored 3.59 million and got a 1.1 in the key demo, making it the second highest episode of Celebrity Wife Swap this season (After Spencer and Heidi) and one of their highest ever, especially in the key demo as the show only manages 0.7-0.9 usually and 2.7-3.2 million viewers.
As Much as i find Aviva annoying i think producers should keep her as a friend of the HW along as her dad is still banned from being on the show. Aviva knows how to create drama real or not and she is dramatic.
I wonder how Bravo will approach season 7 I think they need to not leave the gap so long in-between I hope they already in the pre-production early stages. As much as I hope they bring back Jill and even Alex i know she is properly against it but her and Alex seem to be good friends now so that would be nice to see on the show BUT we tbh we know going on a RH does damage friendships
Just caught the premiere episode of New Jersey and really liked it. Feels like a new show.
Thank god for Milania though and her comic relief as it was really hard to watch Gia cry.
I thought having loads of new women may be too much change but I think they got it spot on, especially by bringing back Dina.
I also didn't miss the Manzo's one bit, to be honest they should have left ages ago.
OC.
As much as I love Shannon, i'm not sure I believed her when she said that Tamra had told her that Dr Dubrow had said he was gonna 'take down the Beadors', it just doesn't sound like something he would say.
This season just gets better and better and is by far my favourite ever season of the OC.
Just caught the premiere episode of New Jersey and really liked it. Feels like a new show.
Thank god for Milania though and her comic relief as it was really hard to watch Gia cry.
I thought having loads of new women may be too much change but I think they got it spot on, especially by bringing back Dina.
I also didn't miss the Manzo's one bit, to be honest they should have left ages ago.
OC.
As much as I love Shannon, i'm not sure I believed her when she said that Tamra had told her that Dr Dubrow had said he was gonna 'take down the Beadors', it just doesn't sound like something he would say.
This season just gets better and better and is by far my favourite ever season of the OC.
Yeah they took a big risk with bringing in 3 new women but its worked out great.
This woman must have something wrong with her mentally she seems very unstable and i liked her up until season 3 or 4. The hate she has for Dina is pathetic to she says she has alot of dirt on Dina but how can you even say something like that when thats your husbands sister she just comes across as very bitter and very jealous.
I know some people find Dina boring but I actually enjoy her when she is on people also moaning how she refuses to talk about the feud with what really happened between her and caroline can you blame her? At least she is not using that as a storyline because we all know if Jac was on this season she would have that as her storyline.
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I definitely think we'll be getting a new season of M2M, it's ratings have gone down since RHOA ended, but still higher than a lot of the housewives shows and other Bravo shows that get renewed, so I think it's a safe bet.
Loved Kandi's wedding and really glad that it's the highest rated housewives wedding spinoff too, well deserved.
Mama Joyce's behaviour was appauling. I dunno what it is but as awful as she is I can't hate the woman.
I'm loving all the M2M, RHOA crossovers too, with Rico Chappelle and Dwight.
I am also 100% with you on Sheree, i'd love to see her back, even if only for a friend of role.
Can't wait to watch NJ too. Danielle Staub is all over twitter practically begging to come back. Hopefully that's going to happen.
Why doesn't Teresa like Kathy? I feel like its never really been explained.
I think she was just against both her and Melissa coming onto the show because it would just cause even more a rift in the family which it did. Plus Kathy did throw some shade last season so maybe Teresa knows she will be watching so throws it right back this season
The way Heather and Tamra are trying to make out Shannon is mentally unstable is so low. I think Shannon has been pretty justified in everything she's done thus far. Tamras days on the show seem numbered. It looks like her and Vicki have a big blow out or are about to have one at the reunion, Tamra was going off on one about her on WHHL. Apparently, Andy has had enough of her too. Alex McCord said the same thing but also added that she's in trouble because no one on the cast trusts her enough to tell her 'secrets', meaning she's pretty much useless to the producers and the show.
Heather: I really do like her but she's being a cold bitch. She's obviously trying to wind Shannon up and takes great satisfaction in knowing she's hurt. When Heather basically dangled the bit of information in Shannon's face but wouldn't give her it, I went off her a little. I can totally see Terry calling Tamra to say what he did, he's always acted like a catty teenage girl - remember the things he said about Alexis? Plus, his anger toward David showed he has some kind of resentment for the Beadors, it was so irrational even though David was being snide.
Tamra: She's just grating on me. She has no loyalty to anyone other than herself and it's obvious she told Shannon what Terry said. However, I'm not sure that Terry said it to Tamra. I think he may have said it to producers who told Tamra, and I think that is what Heather has been alluding to when she says that things need to change behind the scenes if she comes back, because Terry did seem shocked at the table. Or it could be that she said it, and told the Dubrows she did, and is now denying it to cover both their asses. Tamra has no good storyline, although next week looks promising for her, so she may as well be a friend.
Vicki: She is so much fun this season. Brooks is the best husband/other half on the OC. It was nice to see him try encourage Vicki to stand up for Shannon when she knew Tamra to be lying. I was disappointed that she didn't defend Shannon though, when she could have put Tamra on blast, rightfully so. It reminded me of when she brought Alexis to Tamras gym opening then never said anything during the gang up. It's sad that Vicki is so afraid of Tamra going after Brooks that she wont say anything to her - I'm loving Tamra and Vicki's office meets though. I do love fun loving Vicki, getting rid of Gretchen was the best thing for her. Vicki's talking heads had me laughing so hard this episode, especially during Christians speeches.
Shannon: The star of the show, without a doubt. She's a little crazy at times, but mostly she's misunderstood and has been caught up in Tamra's crap stirring manipulation ploy to stay on the show. It was nice to see her and David be a happy normal family - makes you wonder how many other scenes like that ended on the cutting room floor. She can be a buzz kill though, like when she said she doesn't get excited. I thought it was sensible of her to not mention it or bring it up because she knew the Dubrows would take Tamra's denial and run with it...and they have and are trying to make her out to be crazy. It's funny that Heather's calling her crazy, yet she's the one who is saying Tamra doesn't lie. I admired that she understood Vicki not getting involved and wasn't bothered by it, because I was annoyed for her lol. I'm glad she's seeing Tamra's true colours. I don't get why her and David done the show, they seem like such the normal, perfect little family, minus the almost divorce. They're selling their home so I think it may have been to showcase that (hence why it has been heavily featured) - maybe their downsizing to a smaller one so he can be at home more.
Lizzie: She improved this episode. She was really sweet to Shannon at the end when she was trying to calm her down and reassure her it didn't matter what people where saying and that she wasn't going to kick her out. Her and her husband seem like the perfect couple, it makes me want them off the show before they get the Housewives curse lol. I love that she picked up on Tamra's involvement and her need to pull people aside. Maybe, this is her smart side coming out. It finally showed she had personality, I just wish she took what she says in her talking head interviews and said it to the others during filming. Perhaps, she's a late bloomer.
Danielle: I wish we seen more of her. Perhaps if they keep the same cast next season she can transition into a housewife.
The line of the episode had to be Shannon's serious shade toward Heather, when she said "the face he made?" when Terry said his favourite part of Heather was her face.
The reunion films this week and I'm hoping they crucify Tamra over her bs. She's gotten so comfortable stirring that she's being lazy and not even trying to hide it now.
I wonder what they have planned for season 10. Surely, they have to do something big for the landmark season. I at least hope for the finale party that they have all the previous housewives and friends make an appearance at the party - but don't let Sarah near the cake.
Next season I'd love Vicki, Shannon and Heather back. Tamra and Lizzie, I don't care either way. I still hope Jeana comes back at some point, although, I'm unsure if she'd fit now with the show having changed so much.
If this is true, then wow! It's about time the Beverly Hills lot got pay rises to equal the other housewives shows casts.
Apparently Kyle, Lisa, Brandi & Yolanda earn $500,000 for the season (I assume this includes the reunion and promo appearances - as it's about $50,000 above Sonja's total that was revealed in court documents.) I don't think Yolanda is worth that, she doesn't bring as much as the others.
Kim & Lisa Rinna are earning $450,000 for the season. I'm surprised Lisa got that much for season 1, but I suppose they had to make it worth her while to turn down The View. Kim better bring her A game if she wants to stay on the show. It was about time she got a payrise though.
I agree with BumbleSquat, I kind of wish they wouldn't feature Tre's kids as much. My heart totally breaks for poor Gia
Dina is back, and she looks great. I love her little motley crew of pets as well, her hairless cats and dogs with no legs! I like Dina so I'm happy to have her on the show again. I totally agree that Dina's return seems to be setting the stage for a Danielle comeback and I'm all for that! I also cant say I missed the Manzos, or Jac at all!
Melissa is still Melissa. Don't believe for a hot minute that she and Tre are over their issues. But I'm happy for them to fake it for the cameras. I've sat through 3 seasons of NJ family dramas, and that's enough!
The Newbies- I like this Amber, I think she's going to be fun to watch. Especially if she's going to go for Melissa. It looks like she will be bringing plenty of drama anyway and I'm so ready to see it unfold!
The shade of Tre and her dessert line was not lost on me either!
Dedicating the ep to Joes late dad was nice.
Kathy and Rosie do make appearances this season. How much they are involved I don't know. I just remember seeing clips of them in the sneak peak episode a few weeks ago.
In all honesty, I found the dedication to Joe's father to be a bit exploitative as well. That final scene of the episode where they all hug probably wouldn't have made the episode had hid recent death not occurred. The episode began with Gia crying with Teresa and might've originally meant to end with Gia crying with Joe. Or maybe I'm just being too cynical? But then again, if producers can squeeze everything out of this family before the inevitable happens for the ratings then they're probably going to do it...
As long as Quad, Simone and Jackie are back I'm good. I wouldn't be surprised if Lisa Nicole is axed. I'm not too keen on Toya or Dr. Heavenly, but I'm guessing they'll be back. Of course Mariah won't be going anywhere. Simone and Jackie just crack me up. They're such a good duo. I watched the episode today where they met up and spoke about Quad's Doggie Fashion Show and they burst into laughter, I was literally weeping.
Can't wait. I have a feeling the reunion's going to be great too!
That looks so good
I think Aviva did it because she knew she needed to bring that drama for the final episode. I hope the finale has higher ratings and i hope the reunion is good to.
Over in NJ Jac just proves she needs to be sectioned, seriously the woman is just so loopy she is now saying Chris is ready to talk and Dina should be worried:
http://www.allabouttrh.com/jacqueline-laurita-says-dina-manzo-afraid-husband-ready-talk/
I think this just reeks of desperation on Jacs half and they need some money since her bravo check is gone. I also think she is jealous how much attention Dina has got since she announced she was coming back to the show because she never got that on the 5 years she was on the show.
I agree. Aviva may be annoying but unlike some of the other women she has made a conscious effort to bring the drama and get ratings for the show. I don't think it was staged, I think it was Aviva just losing it with the ladies. I don't blame her, it must be frustrating to be consistently called a liar and have everything you say questioned and doubted.
I really like Carole and Heather but it annoys me that they freeze people out from the cast. They done it with Ramona last season and they're doing it with Aviva this season. That's not how Real Housewives should work imo. I can't believe I'm defending Aviva but she got a raw deal this season - although, that might have been producer influenced, as after the end of season 5, she said the production company needed to be replaced and they were the reason the show was failing LOL. A major no no in the land of TV.
I fear the reunion will be anti-climactic. Mostly, due to the fact that this drama all happened over a year ago, rather than the usual 5/6 months for housewives. I know it didn't affect New Jersey season 4 but this wasn't as intense as that was. I'm hoping it's good though.
I'm hoping next season is Jill, Ramona, Sonja, Luann, Heather, Carole, Aviva & Alex. With Kristen as a friend and Bethenny making a few appearances. I'd mainly like Bethenny to sit down with Jill and have a makeup scene, even if it's fake, just so the show can move forward out of that shadow. 8 Housewives seems a lot but it could work. If not, then I'd demote either Sonja, Luann or Aviva, and one of Heather & Carole. I like Luann this season but I'm not sure if she'd be different if she went back to a main role.
It's quite sad thinking this next episode could possibly be the last ever proper New York episode.
I don't think that's true to be fair. Ramona, for example, has definitely tried to make the show good this season. Throwing her drink at Kristen, stirring it up between Carole and Aviva etc. I'm still undecided about her throwing the glass at Kristen's face though - I would really like to think that just happened by accident.
Sonja is another one - she allowed her facialist to gossip about Luann, let the story about her ''sleeping with Carole's ex'' get out there, threw a hissy fit when the girls ''ditched'' her at the races etc.
Even Heather and Carole seemed to have been doing it. Carole latched on to the ghostwriter story and ran with it - even if she did drag it out for too long. Heather even threatened to deck that Amanda woman and went all Puff Daddy ghetto on us, saying ''Holla!'' and ''that's whack'' like she was from the hood... even though I very much doubt anyone from there would even say such a thing!
Ok, maybe Ramona has as well. Sonja did with the facialist, although that seemed more producer induced, listening to Alex McCords recap of what would have happened behind the scenes.
The others have been one off incidents or genuine reactions to things others have done. What I mean is that Aviva is the only one trying to conjure things up and get the ball rolling consistently. Aviva and Ramona are starting the storylines is basically my point. Poor Kristen, she tries to create drama all the time but it never really works or comes off as authentically her. Whereas Aviva seems like a genuine pain in the ass who tries to start shxt because she likes winding people up - i.e. the wheelchair at plane LOL.
Not that I don't appreciate what the others bring. I'v liked watching the true friendships that Heather, Carole & Luann have. It's been a nice change from the other housewives shows, although ratings don't seem to agree with me.
Speaking of Alex McCord, she has got Tamra p*ssed. She started the rumour that Tamra might be getting fired and Tamra was ripping into her and the rumour during some interview - she also ripped into Bethenny & Vicki too.
Atlanta
According to BravoWatch, Atlanta started filming the day of Apollos trial/the day he was convicted. They also it will be premiere in 2015, not at the end of this year like we expected.
I wonder what will air alongside Beverly Hills? I see it either being, nothing to try bring in extra ratings, a mini season of Miami, or a new season of New York - although they'll have to film fast and edit while the season is airing.
Well New Jersey isn't airing with any other Real Housewives once OC and NY finish airing. Plus NJ is probably going to be on until very early 2015/late 2014 anyway so It'll probably be still airing while Beverly Hills begins. And if you think about it, Don't Be Tardy will be airing soon and I'm sure Manzo'd with Children will probably start before BH starts so the spin-offs will probably fill the void of the second Housewives series slot.
No Atlanta til next year?
I hope that's not true. Especially if they've already started filming.
I watched it and it was great! She was hilarious, over the top, said what was on her mind and was just Jill, but an improved version. At the end she really listened and took in what they said rather than getting defensive like she used to do. I loved it. It's definitely done a bit of image rehabbing imo. It's actually made me not want her back on RHONY, she seems so content with life and I don't see the point in her going back to the negativity. Her new home in the hamptons is stunning, it has sea views and everything. Her hair is a nice short brown too.
The ratings were a hit too. It scored 3.59 million and got a 1.1 in the key demo, making it the second highest episode of Celebrity Wife Swap this season (After Spencer and Heidi) and one of their highest ever, especially in the key demo as the show only manages 0.7-0.9 usually and 2.7-3.2 million viewers.
Quote of the show goes to Dr Heavenly and 'Deese hoes is crazy'. She better be back nect season.
I wonder how Bravo will approach season 7 I think they need to not leave the gap so long in-between I hope they already in the pre-production early stages. As much as I hope they bring back Jill and even Alex i know she is properly against it but her and Alex seem to be good friends now so that would be nice to see on the show BUT we tbh we know going on a RH does damage friendships
Thank god for Milania though and her comic relief as it was really hard to watch Gia cry.
I thought having loads of new women may be too much change but I think they got it spot on, especially by bringing back Dina.
I also didn't miss the Manzo's one bit, to be honest they should have left ages ago.
OC.
As much as I love Shannon, i'm not sure I believed her when she said that Tamra had told her that Dr Dubrow had said he was gonna 'take down the Beadors', it just doesn't sound like something he would say.
This season just gets better and better and is by far my favourite ever season of the OC.
Yeah they took a big risk with bringing in 3 new women but its worked out great.
Jacqueline is at it again:
http://www.allabouttrh.com/jacqueline-laurita-claims-chooses-rhonj-can-go-back-whenever-wants/
This woman must have something wrong with her mentally she seems very unstable and i liked her up until season 3 or 4. The hate she has for Dina is pathetic to she says she has alot of dirt on Dina but how can you even say something like that when thats your husbands sister
I know some people find Dina boring but I actually enjoy her when she is on