I think Brandi is totally Beverley Hills. She is the archetypal bitter ex wife a d-list actor... you don't get much more Beverley Hills than that.

I think the problem with the 'super rich' is that even if they find a woman to take the role it's getting the husband and family to also take part. David Gebbia was the perfect example of this, the Gebbia's are probably the wealthiest couple the show has ever had (or at least tying with the Grammers) but David showed little interest in being anything other than background. I think this was ultimately what got Carlton the boot, she was unpopular and also didn't have the family stuff to try and do the usual 'Housewife redeemed' second season arc.

I know the same could be said for David Foster but at least he has a lot of celeb pals and parties and enjoys showing off at them even if he steers clear of the Housewife stuff.

There is nothing Beverly Hills about Brandi. Maybe the ex - wife of an A-lister is Beverly Hills but definitely not a D-lister. Ex wives of D-listers are more Valley girl, funnily enough where she is house hunting. I like Brandi though, she's annoying at times but entertaining. It still amuses me all the Lisa fans claiming she's any different than when she first joined because she isn't. It's just that Lisa became the prey rather than the predator.

The season will be interesting. Kyles been hanging out with everyone, Kim avoids everyone like the plague out of shooting & Lisa/Brandi/Yolanda have all fallen out. It'll be interesting to see where the alliances lie during filming.


Anyway, onto the OC. This season just keeps getting better. Finally a real, or at least relatable, issue that they are fighting over.

Shannon is the star for me. I usually support Heather, but Wow! She was cruel to Shannon. Shannon was crumbling in front of her and Heather looked like she was taking enjoyment in verbally laying into her. I just feel bad for Shannon. She was clearly desperate to go to Heather's in the first place. The scene seemed like it wasn't planned at all. Like Heather and Terry were shooting a solo scene and she just turned up - maybe the producers knew but I don't think the Dubrows did.

The saddest part was definitely Shannon crying on the phone to David. She just seemed so devastated and shocked...and on the verge of a breakdown. I don't think she anticipated how intense the show would be. They seem like a couple who love each other as friends but not in an intimate romantic kind of way.

Yay. Lizzie finally got a personality! Even if she was defending Heather. When did Heather and Lizzie become such close friends? I always thought Lizzie and Shannon were closer...

The way Shannon snapped at Danielle was so OTT.

Vicki was the fun bus this episode. I loved her scenes with Brooks on holiday! He seems like a different person too. You can tell she's just taking the show as a bit of fun this season.

Tamra. Tamra. Tamra. I want to believe her that she did it to get Heather to be nice...but she still shouldn't have done it. The fake baby storyline is annoying the he'll out of me. I think Tamras time may be up. I don't like watching her solo scenes with Eddie and Ryan but I don't want her to go either because she stirs it up and gives us brilliant storylines like Heather vs Shannon.

I'm looking forward to next week.

I agree about Orange County this season - it's brilliant. It feels like a real story is steering the season. Shannon has been a fantastic addition. I find her funny and kooky, maybe it's her accent, but I also feel so bad for her when her marriage struggles are at the forefront.

The scene between Heather and Shannon was so tense. I couldn't believe how heartless Heather seemed to be. Shannon's main issue and something she has repeatedly told Heather is that she talks to her in a very condescending manner. Doing that to someone can make them feel inferior, like their dignity is being chipped away. Shannon's marriage is going through big problems so naturally she would probably already feel like a failure - add Heather's attitude into everything and that would only make her feel even worse.

I felt so bad that Shannon's last ditch attempt was to go down the mother-to-mother route with Heather, trying to get her to ease things off. Unfortunately in her haze, she paid a visit to Heather's house where her own children were nearby, within earshot - which was obviously a bad idea but Shannon seems to be on the verge of a breakdown now so she's probably being far more impulsive. Meeting on neutral ground probably would've given better results.

I barely even care about Tamra and her robot baby - even if I did find #babyballs quite funny. It probably would've been far more relatable to watch Tamra and Eddie babysit Lizzie's young children as an experiment instead.

Vicki and Brooks seemed very tolerable this episode. Nobody said: ''Brooks is a bad guy for Vicki. They shouldn't be dating'', probably for the first time in 2 seasons, so that made a welcome change! Mind you, I think we saw a little too much of Vicki and Brooks this episode than we needed... Imagine if it wasn't blurred! *shudder*

The OC was brilliant again. What a great season this is turning out to be. Agreed that Shannon is a great addition, I think she is the best thing to happen to a HW franchise since Kenya twirled her way into Atlanta She's incredibly easy to watch, and she's just on the right side of quirky.

It was so real this week though Poor Shannon. I just felt so badly for her. Its not a shock to see their marriage crumble, they just don't seem anything like a happily married couple to me, but you cant help but feel for her, the way its hitting her and all whilst filming HWs. Its not easy. I like Heather, I really do, but the way she spoke to Shannon was nasty. Shannon's big mistake was turning up uninvited at Heathers house, but I just don't think she was thinking clearly. Under other circumstances I don't think she would have done that. Heather was just so dismissive of her.

Tamra, I just cant with her. Yeah, I do find her entertaining, but she's such a sh*t stirrer. I know she says she had the best intentions, but she had no right telling Heather about the e-mail, and to then sit and lie when Shannon asked her about it. I know she admitted it to Shannon later, but still. I just feel like Tamra likes to bring the drama, and she's not above airing other peoples private business to do it. Then she threw Heather under the bus as well, not that it wasn't deserved I guess, maybe Tamra and Heather are more alike than you first think. I'm also not buying the fake baby storyline, or to be honest Tamra and Eddies marriage. They just don't seem genuine to me.

Vicki was the light relief this ep. Even if it was with shady Brooks. Their scenes didn't bother me as such, but Vicki just really needs to be free of him. and BumbleSquat I'm right there with you, thank god for the blur!

On a side note- not a shocker, but Kyle and Yolanda have confirmed their both back for Season 5 of Beverly Hills, and the show started filming a few days ago.

The best episode of RHONY in Lord knows how long. The best since the new cast joined at least. It was hilarious and had great drama. The Kristen and Heather stuff was a surprise. It looks to get even more heated next week. I'm baffled by Luann being demoted, she's the center of this episode...and most of the season. I'm loving Heather and carole too. Ramonas constant whining is annoying the shxt out of me, it's reminding me of Kim Zolciak before she left, it's constant. Sonja is a mess in every sense of the word. She needs to get herself together. I think Ramonja need broken up soon. Kristen is doing great, but I don't care about her solo sstuff. Heather, Carole, Luann & Ramona should definitely be coming back with the other 3 demoted. Kristen could maybe stay full time and Sonja if she stops being such a train wreck. In fact, Heather, Luann, Carole, Ramona, Jill & Alex sound like a great cast next season, with the 'friends of' being Aviva (Jill's friend), Kristen (Heather, Carole & Lu's friend), & Sonja (Ramonas friend). I'd love a Bethenny cameo too.

Rumour has it George (Avivas dad) and his fiance have been given a spin off by Bravo, because they get such a strong reaction...even if it is negative. Think this is most likely false though.

Oc news: Simon has been accused of misinterpreting the family psychiatrists report and she has put forward a case to the court supporting Tamra and Simon as good, none abusive, parents.

Great news for ratings! OC's last episode got the highest ratings this season - 1.86 million. It was well deserved for a brilliant episode.

Ladies of London has 9 episodes. The 9th is a secrets revealed and there is NO reunion!

I can't see it coming back, even though there was a slight ratings increase this week.

The cast banded together to all get the same pay and are receiving $10,000 per episode - unheard of for Bravo. (Heather Dubrow only got $30,000 for the 20+ episode season of her first season!)

Yay! RHONY rating increased 25% week on week for the latest episode. They're at 1.27 million. Hopefully it continues this trend and all the new articles today that are saying everyone is getting fired, except for Ramona and Aviva (who's only getting demoted) are false.

So the rumours of Suzanne Somers joining Beverley Hills are false. Anyone else is gonna be a disapointment now!

According to Twitter gossip, Kyle is having a White Party tonight - it's the big opening party of the Season and producers will be on the lookout for new wives.

I would love for this to be true, I missed Kyle's White Party last season aswell as Lisa's Tea Party.

The White Party is always good for a bit of drama. Although I'm sure since it's very early season it's gonna end up being 'Brandi & Lisa's first encounter'. Also, probably Lisa and Yolanda 'making-up' seeming both are no longer friends with Brandi (or at least that's what I heard)

Oh my, this is getting me very excited for BH.

I'm currently working my way through OC, and just started the 6th season. Loving it, the show has the perfect balance of drama and fun.

Me too! Beverly Hills is my favourite. In hindsight, last season was a pretty good season. Although, it wasn't a patch on season 2 - my all-time favourite Housewives season ever.

Yolanda wasn't at the white party. She's away to Tijuana to find a cure for Lyme Disease. I bet they'll turn it into her not going because she wanted to avoid Lisa. I hope she sells her house soon because I want to see her go house hunting and I wanna see her new house.

Brandi tweeted a photo, she was there with two guys. She looked good, she's calmed down the work on her face.

Kim has a boyfriend! Apparently, he's going to be part of her storyline this season.

It's all going down in Vancouver....

Jodies daughter Mia got shot and is in hospital. Mary commented to the press that it was likely due to Jodie & Mia's connections to criminals and now Jodie is suing Mary for defamation. Jodie is also in the middle of a massively public divorce and her ex wants spousal support, child maintenance and half her assets...but Jodie claims shes in $148,000 of debt - the divorce court trial sounds ridiculous, apparently they were debating whether she was a celebrity or not because she has a blue check next to her Twitter handle, she was quizzed on whether she asked her ex husband if he brought his boyfriend to the court and a court ordered psychological examination found her to be a narcissist with aggressive tendencies (although, he only had to watch RHOV to see that).

Guess who's back...

http://www.tmz.com/2014/06/30/adrien...beverly-hills/

Taylor was at Kyles party too, no mention of her here though.

This thread is so quiet recently. Maybe, I just notice it more because I have more free time to visit.

YES! YES! I think I'll celebrate this by downloading the second season and rewatching it - it's my all-time favourite season of any city too, Andrew. It was the perfect mix of the BH lifestyle, the pettiness, the glitz & glamour and the real-life, relatable issues like alcoholism, domestic violence, divorce and suicide. I absolutely loved every minute of it, and by the way it's also the season that got me into housewives in general.

Ooh Brilliant Id love Camille to come back full time, but it'll be nice to have her around in some capacity. Not that fussed about Adrienne, for me, I don't miss her, but ill give her a chance. Please No to Taylor though. In any way, shape or form!

I'm glad Kyle had her White Party this year, it was strange not seeing it last season. Its one of those events you come to expect during the season.

Vancouver- Mia got shot?! OMG. Jodie is a vile woman. I genuinely believe she needs some kind of mental help. Ronnie as well. I totally agree though, there was no need to have a psychological evaluation, you just need watch RHOV to see Jodie has mental issues! They are right though, she is a narcissist and aggressive, plus a multitude of other things! I've never given up on a HW franchise before, but I would have gave up Vancouver if they had brought it back with Jodie and Ronnie. I will never let those women trouble my screen again.

Ooh, I really hope that's true. Couldn't stand Adrienne but she was good tv.

I know this is going to sound awful, as I genuinely do not wish anything bad on anyone, least of all a reality tv show character, however, Karma IS a beyatch!
Same goes for her wretched Mother's financial troubles too. I think they are the perfect example of how reality tv can ruin your life.

So both Adrienne and Camille are going to essentially be 'Friends of the Housewives'?

I'm wondering... who is Brandi going to hang around with this year? She's still not good with Lisa and it seems she's on bad terms with Yolanda. Kim and Kyle I don't see as being her best buddies, plus if Camille & Adrienne are about then I don't see Brandi being invited along to Dinners with them.

I'm both happy and sad at the two of them reappearing. Happy, because it's probably going to be a real blowup moment when they reappear. But at the same time, I hope it doesn't become just one big ugly mess.

I'm in a mix about Taylor coming back. I loved her during the first 2 seasons but during season 3 she was upgraded to VIP on the hot mess express and it was too much. She'd be good and I'd love to see where she lives now and stuff...however, both her and Kennedy seem very content and happy away from the camera's so I think she should stay away for their benefit. Plus, I don't want her to get the HW's divorce curse so early on in her marriage.

Loving everyone's positivity about this.


That's what it sounds like. I'm dying to see Adrienne's new house on TV. I've seen photos and the view is to die for! I hope she holds a party there - she probably will film her new Beverly Hills Gypsy line launch if she is on the season.

I reckon the alliances will be Kim & Brandi, Yolanda & Kyle with Lisa on the outs or maybe joining with Yolanda and Kyle. However, throwing Camille and Adrienne back in the mix is a whole new ball game. Kim was tight with Adrienne and Camille when they were on and Kyle is still very tight with them. If they do play a big part, I see the 4 of them banding together and Yolanda & Lisa forming an alliance...again. Unless, Lisa tries to take Kim on as her pet project, like she did with Taylor. I don't see Camille filming all that much with Lisa, she made it pretty clear, from like episode 3 in season 1, that she didn't like her and called her out for being sly, scheming and stirring.

I think only positive things can come from their re-appearance. I'm intrigued to see Lisa and Adrienne interact, the last time they made up Lisa slagged her off to a reporter two seconds after hugging and kissing her...while Adrienne was complimenting her and saying how they buried the hatchet, ouch!

I still hope they bring in Faye and have rotating 'friends of' throughout the season.

NY reunion: Carole revealed she sat next to Luann and Heather. So either Carole was at the end or they had Luann out for most of it. I can't see them putting Kristen next to Andy (at Heather's other side) but I doubt she'll be on the same couch as Ramona & Aviva. If they are planning on bringing her back, it'd be a good idea to sit her next to Andy, to highlight her importance to the season, like they did with Kenya is season 5. If Luann is there for all of it (she should be) I want it to go like Carole - Heather - Ramona - Andy - Kristen - Sonja - Aviva or swap Aviva & Kristen around.

For me, Kristen is like Tamra in the OC. She's good in group settings because she relies heavily on fighting with the other cast members to be entertaining because her solo scene's/storylines just aren't interesting enough.

Carole took to Twitter to deny she's been fired as well. I really want to know what they have planned for next season. If the next episode continues to climb with Aviva gone (or at least gone in the preview) I doubt she'll be back.

Good to hear that Camille and Adrienne are making a comeback to BH even if its in a small capacity maybe they are both doing it this way to see how fans react when it airs if its good then they might just sign back full time. I have a feeling Brandi might just lose everyone this season haven't heard much about her lately with filming S5.

Whats this about Vancouver?

Jody's daughter Mia got shot in a drive-by shooting said to be someone trying to shoot her gangsta boyfriend or something. And Jody is going through a messy divorce. And Mary said something about one or the other and Jody is apparently suing her now.

Thats Crazy

Jody getting a divorce is no surprise tbh.

Especially when you read what's reported in thus article http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Fat...760/story.html

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WHAT DID I SAY?! I knew Yolanda would make up with Lisa; she has pretty much no one else. No doubt they'll be after Brandi.

Also, it's confirmed that Taylor filmed at the White Party and is moving back to Beverly Hills.

Seems they're going to be getting all the originals back! No doubt, Adrienne, Camille and Taylor will all be brought back part-time before a decision is made for next season.