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Old 27-03-2014, 20:13
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I thought the reason they had to 'demote' her was because of all the contract negotiations. Her contract wasn't signed until three episodes worth of material was shot.

This was a problem. They wanted her back full time but there was no way they were going to set a precedence and let someone play up like that, especially after the difficult negotiations with all the other women, hence the reduced status.
I highly doubt this was the reason. If they wanted her back they would have showed solo scene's or staged scenes with the other women and made excuses for why she wouldn't have been there during the 'big' events. During season 4 Jill Zarin was missing for an entire 3/4 episodes while she was in Australia but was still full-time. Luann most likely got demoted because they had to cut a huge chunk of her storyline out and weren't paying her a huge fee (last seasons was $500,000 so this seasons would have been around the same, if not higher) when she had no real storyline and had already wasted a lot of resources.
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Old 27-03-2014, 22:39
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If they wanted her back they would have showed solo scene's or staged scenes with the other women and made excuses for why she wouldn't have been there during the 'big' events.
Well of course they wouldn't. She was officially not working for the show for the first block of filming because they could not agree on the contract. You can't show 'solo scenes' or even suggest she is part of the cast for a period when there is no contract signed.

They obviously did want her back because she signed the permanent contract they originally offered her. And this was weeks after filming had started after she had gone on strike for more money. They didn't decide to just not bother and not employ her, they didn't put her on a pay for play contract, she signed her contract. A contract that guarantees she's paid in full for the season from the point her contract is signed regardless of whether she appears in every episode or not and regardless of what is cut.

However it is a massive problem to have a permanent housewife on full wages play up like that because it's sets a precedence. If Luann was able to refuse to work then show up weeks later as normal what's to stop the others trying next year or on other franchises? If Heather knows they want her back, she can think 'Hmmm I'll try striking for more money and hey if it don't work those wussy producers'll have me back like nothing happened just like Luann last year'.

Also it's an issue if the women who worked all of last year take umbrage with Luann showing up weeks later enjoying the same status and publicity. It gives them leverage at next seasons contract negotiations.

An example needs to be set.

Luann was permanently contracted, worked full time and paid for it. There is no way a fully paid up cast member would be demoted for lack of storyline. Someone in productions head would roll for wasting money like that. Unless of course there was an agenda. Luann tried to push her weight and seemed to get away with it. They've made an example of her by shrinking her status despite having her commit full time thus keeping the other women who worked however many weeks longer sweet while at the same time sending out a very clear 'don't you try it' message.
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Old 27-03-2014, 23:44
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Looks like the Atlanta reunion just got ratchet!
http://t.co/kuXiiO3nk4
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Old 27-03-2014, 23:47
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Looks like the Atlanta reunion just got ratchet!
http://t.co/kuXiiO3nk4
ratchet but Great TV

Anymore pics from the reunion ?
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Old 28-03-2014, 09:03
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http://radaronline.com/exclusives/20...lanta-reunion/

I'm not sure if this is going to be good entertainment or not. On one hand Kenya deserves it because she crossed a line and, even though I like her, has been crossing lines a few times this season. On the other hand, it's just ratchet as DEADLY_17 said. This ain't the Bad Girls Club this is Grown Ass Women Club.

I'm wondering if this will save Porsha's ass from the chopping block or secure her departure. I suppose it depends how physical it really got - or if it really did happen. I wanna see the seating order, who would have sat next to Nene and Kenya? None of them really get on with anyone.
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Old 28-03-2014, 15:16
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Looks like it wasn't quite as ratchet as first reported.
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Old 28-03-2014, 16:49
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Looks like it wasn't quite as ratchet as first reported.
http://t.co/O4s7RG1Gzm
And this blog is saying that Porscha has been fired.
http://t.co/0q0wyPzYWg
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Old 28-03-2014, 17:18
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I think the non-ratchet account is probably more accurate. I do believe Kenya would have brought the sex toys though. So a mixture of the two is probably what actually happened.

Would they really send her home before filming finished? That seems a little weird. I guess we'll have to wait and see. I hope Andy doesn't announce Porsha's departure at the reunion like he did Adrienne's cause that's dirty.

I reckon the couches will be (left to right) Cynthia, Kandi, Kenya - Andy - Nene, Porsha, Phaedra. Or maybe swap Phaedra and Cynthia or Phaedra and Porsha.

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Scrap that. Kenya just denied there was a fight on Twitter. Apparently according to sources both women stood up at each other but security stepped in before it got physical.
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Old 28-03-2014, 18:38
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Im glad the Atlanta Reunion never got as ratchet as that.

I was never convinced that Porsha had dragged Kenya across the stage by her hair and beat her up. Though I'm sure she would love to

As Andrew_Duncan says, this isn't Bad Girls Club, or Basketball Wives. There's enough ratchet behaviour out there as it is.

I hope we get some more pics and stuff from the reunion soon, I cant wait to see what everyone is wearing, and what the seating arrangements are, etc.

also, I wonder if Marlo put in an appearance?? She was gagging for a place at the reunion to confront Nene......
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Old 28-03-2014, 19:04
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Sneak peek of Teresa filming one of her interviews for S6:
https://24.media.tumblr.com/7398c9ee...emdlo1_500.jpg

She looks pretty good for a woman whose going to jail in a few months.
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Old 28-03-2014, 20:41
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Sneak peek of Teresa filming one of her interviews for S6:
https://24.media.tumblr.com/7398c9ee...emdlo1_500.jpg

She looks pretty good for a woman whose going to jail in a few months.
She looks great and she always does no matter what the situation she is in but aswel for those One On Ones all the women in every franchise are always done up. I can not wait for New Jersey I hope we get a sneak peak of the season soon and have we had official confirmation of the new wives yet? Im looking forward to seeing what they have to offer. This season is properly going to be the most realest one in a long with everything going on in Teresa's life right now.
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Old 28-03-2014, 21:23
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We most likely won't get the New Jersey preview until he beginning of May/last week of April. If it airs in June anyway. They're usually released 4/5 weeks before the premiere.

It may be nothing but just seen this from a few weeks back. After all the rumours about Jill and Bethenny coming back, why is Jill tweeting Bethenny after almost 3 years of silence on her? Weird. I'd so love a Ramona, Bethenny, Jill, Luann, Aviva cast with either Carole, Heather or Kristen coming back as the 6th - the other two can go or stay as friends.

https://twitter.com/Jillzarin/status...114561/photo/1
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Old 29-03-2014, 17:45
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I'm really hoping Porsha is fired, not because of this alleged ratchet behaviour but the fact she brought nothing to last season except speculating about Kordell which when Kenya then calls her out on it, Kenya's the bad guy. The first half of this season was Porsha trashing Kordell left right and centre.

While Kenya does take some stuff too far so does Nene and Nene has done it for 6 years now.

I'm hoping Porsha and Phaedra are both gone as they added nothing to this season and without Kenya coming at them they'd of had no storyline, they both need to thank Kenya for keeping them relevant.
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Old 29-03-2014, 21:02
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I'm liking these rumours about Porsha!
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Old 29-03-2014, 21:23
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Whatever happened to the ''Ladies of London'' show?

Is it still happening or was it like dropped like Pheadra's spin-off?
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Old 30-03-2014, 10:43
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Whatever happened to the ''Ladies of London'' show?

Is it still happening or was it like dropped like Pheadra's spin-off?
Did they ever announce the full cast for it? I haven't heard anything about it.
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Old 30-03-2014, 10:54
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Did they ever announce the full cast for it? I haven't heard anything about it.
They announced Caprice but she was having 3 babies at the time so I'm not sure how that would work with filming.
According to DS the others are Businesswoman Caroline Stanbury, model Noelle Reno and Alexander McQueen's friend Annabelle Neilson are also expected to feature. Patsy Kensit and Jodie Kidd were said to make appearances but I'm unsure if they're the actual cast. Who knows, we'll probably get it around the summer after NY or OC finishes because Miami wont be ready (they haven't even started pre-production yet.) so that just leaves NJ on its own.
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Old 31-03-2014, 18:56
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So Atlanta was all about Peter being a bitch, Nene calling Peter a bitch, and Cynthia.....sitting by quietly and not saying a word! I like Cynthia, but clearly she's just way too scared to say anything against Nene in-case she's shown the door next season. Don't get me wrong, Peter is a bitch, and I'm positive he sees himself as the 7th RHOA , I can totally see him at home practicing his peach holding! I get why he was annoyed at her for being silent though, but she was never going to go to bat against Nene. Nene of course isn't that fussed and still stands by calling Peter a bitch!

I did at Porsha and her crazy diva demands for Kandi's play. Girl, take a seat, Mariah Carey you are not. But hey, Porsha is a superstar in her own head! It took her a beat to remember her own characters name! lol I like that she's taking her weave line seriously though, she's rocking a different style all the time. Its big, its straight, its wavy.....Ill say this for Porsha, I like her style.

I thought Kandi going back to her old school was great, and having those kids be involved in her play. I love that about Kandi, she's entirely deserving of her success and still very sweet. It was lovely seeing her get emotional when she saw her old teacher that really believed in her.

Kenya and her practice baby. Marlo's face was a picture!

Looks like next week Peter is reminding us what a great business man he is. Not!
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Old 31-03-2014, 22:36
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Just watched Atlanta episodes 17-19 in one go. The Mexico trip was brilliant in my opinion, I am kind of glad that Marlo wasn't there, I had enough of her already.

http://m.tmz.com/2014/03/31/kenya-mo...tlanta-police/
This is the audio of Kenya calling 911. She sounds so pissed, I don't blame her.
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Old 31-03-2014, 22:52
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Just watched Atlanta episodes 17-19 in one go. The Mexico trip was brilliant in my opinion, I am kind of glad that Marlo wasn't there, I had enough of her already.

http://m.tmz.com/2014/03/31/kenya-mo...tlanta-police/
This is the audio of Kenya calling 911. She sounds so pissed, I don't blame her.
That audio wouldn't play at the correct speed for me on the TMZ site. Here's a Youtube video for anyone having the same problem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RQHZ6BNQs4

Oh Twirl, fan the 'haters' away!
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Old 31-03-2014, 22:56
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Meh.

I feel little sympathy for Kenya... if you get in people's faces and dare them to hit you don't start crying when they do.

Kenya (and her Brendan mate) are you archetypal bullies. And when you're a bully there's eventually someone bigger and badder to smack you down. Or smaller and more short tempered!

I just don't understand those who glory and capitalise on the misfortunes of others just to win petty battles and score petty points. They really are the worst kind of person, totally devoid of anything regarding empathy and remorse for anything.
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Old 01-04-2014, 12:38
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Looks like next week Peter is reminding us what a great business man he is. Not!
In defence of Peter, the issue with Bar One has been going on for a while and it's to with him renting not owning the premises... He's been paying his rent on time but the owner hasn't been paying the mortgage so the bank are foreclosing. Last I heard Peter was trying to buy the place himself.

As for the Industry Space problem, that's to do with permitting issues. But luckily Cynthia held on to the original Bailey Agency office.

So it looks like these issues aren't actually Peter's fault... Having said that, he's still a crappy businessman.

Not much to say about Sunday's episode, it was boring as hell! Only good thing was Kandi.
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Old 01-04-2014, 14:28
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After watching Atlanta I really hope that the rumours on Portia being fired are true, she brings nothing to the party apart from her own ignorance and disrespect of people. I can't believe that Kandi would actually employ her, yes she has a decent voice, but she's hardly a major talent.
BH reunion was actually enjoyable. So glad it's over with though. Doubt I'll bother with the secrets revealed episode.
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Old 01-04-2014, 15:37
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I really like this part of the reunion. I’m glad Kyle was finally going up against Lisa. It was the only way anything would ever be able to be worked out. I actually liked Yolanda this episode, especially for shutting Carlton down. I was dying for Kyle to call her irrelevant. Lisa is the prime example of having one set of rules for yourself and another set for others. Why should Kyle let things go if Lisa doesn’t? And the things Lisa has said was far worse than Kyle’s chess & preys on the week comments.

This reunion actually seems positive like everyone is working things out. Yolanda is being a fair peacemaker for the first time in her two seasons. I’m just rolling my eyes all the way through the Brandi/Lisa segments because I couldn’t care less about their friendship at this point. Both are two peas in a pod. Kim gave Lisa the perfect outing when she said ‘if you care about you’ll figure something out but you don’t have to figure it out now’ but she missed her cue and kept going in circles with Brandi.
I can totally see why the producers didn’t think Carlton and Joyce were jiving with the cast during this reunion. Joyce seems like such an outsider but I’m not sure if that’s because of where she is sitting. I think she may be a classic example of being left out because she flip-flopped.
LOL at Michael. I thought he was going to say something positive about Carlton and how he’d changed his mind – I think she did too – then he slammed her. Joyce’s ability to recall conversations verbatim is very impressive.
I really like Mo. He just seems like such a cool guy. His facial expression to Ken was hysterical. It was great of Ken to apologise, even if he did try justify himself after, it was great nonetheless. You can tell Yolanda is better, she can hold her own now without stuttering a million times and forgetting what she was going to say. It’s nice to see them all working stuff out rather than fighting all the time.
I felt bad for Brandi when she said she needed someone to stay. I get why she lashed out now, even if I did think she went too far. Ken reconsidering let her back in was funny.
I love the end scene’s where they all say something and toast – it’s nice to end on a positive.

I don’t really get how Lisa has went from this at the reunion to going all Twitter crazy the past few weeks. It’s beyond obsessive, she tweets about it every day, multiple times a day whereas the other women seem to be over it. Roll on OC next week!
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Old 01-04-2014, 15:46
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Meh.

I feel little sympathy for Kenya... if you get in people's faces and dare them to hit you don't start crying when they do.

Kenya (and her Brendan mate) are you archetypal bullies. And when you're a bully there's eventually someone bigger and badder to smack you down. Or smaller and more short tempered!

I just don't understand those who glory and capitalise on the misfortunes of others just to win petty battles and score petty points. They really are the worst kind of person, totally devoid of anything regarding empathy and remorse for anything.
All Porsha did was discuss Kordell in the early episodes and when Kenya challenges her account of it Kenya is the bully? Why should all the debate about Kordell be conducted from Porsha's point of view. Also she was the one with the gay talk early on so its only natural to wonder if she for financial and career reasons agreed to be his beard.

Plus its a Real Housewives show these women need to know when they put something out like Porsha has done that another cast member can use it, and finally they all act like Kenya can't comment on marriage cause she isn't married, well given they are all married to losers I feel like Kenya is the winner and maybe they should be listening.

Thats such a calm 911 call haha
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