So far in my very scientific assessment of who is leaving Real Housewives of Atlanta, I determined that Kim, Kandi and Phaedra are likely staying. From here on out, things get a bit more interesting. Cynthia is one of the housewives whose return could be up in the air. Her storyline in season four focused on her shaky marriage and the ripples of uncomfortable interactions that radiate from that marriage outward to her family. Both she and Peter have opened businesses at the same time despite having serious financial difficulty after Peter’s last business failed and incurring wedding related expenses. Despite all the marital drama, I have few recollections of scenes this season that were just about Cynthia. With the exception of the extremely staged scenes with Miss J of Project runway, where Bravo brought in Miss J as well as the young lady in the booty shorts (a previous America’s Next Top Model hopeful) most every scene had Cynthia in often unpleasant interactions with either Peter or Nene. So will Cynthia stay?
This one is just too close to call. On the negative side, Cynthia doesn’t have a personality. At least not that we have seen. She sort of blows in the wind with whatever is going on around her. Her blogs seem to contradict what we see on the show as if she can’t maintain an opinion. Her husband is unlikeable as a character, which is something that normally Bravo likes, but in his case, he just seems more like someone to ignore rather than to get all worked up about. What may save Cynthia is that she is Nene’s sidekick. Nene needs someone to talk to on the show to move Nene’s storyline along. Clearly, Cynthia is the only option and frankly even Cynthia seems to be getting annoyed with that role.If Nene leaves, does Cynthia have what it takes to work her own storyline and move forward without her? Would the smalls welcome her into the fold if Nene was not around? I tend to think so. But do we really need her? Well again that depends. Cynthia’s “School of Fashion” could be an interesting storyline if it focused on the trials and tribulations of opening a new business and we got to know a few of the girls from the school. The problem with that is, there still is not much of a “school” happening. Cynthia seems to have changed direction with that whole situation and seems to be trying to have her own little Cynthia Bailey’s Next Top Model show. She is often on the road either running these questionable “modeling contests” which Peter seems to have a hand in or hanging out at fashion week.
Tomorrow she will be at Black Expo in Charleston, SC. Her model search website had a listing for a model search in Nashville in February but that never happened. Now she is scheduled to have one in Charlotte at the end of the month but there is no way to sign up for it nor any mention of how much it costs to attend the workshops that include things like talking about hair with Derek J. She’s all over the place, and there may not even be a Bailey School of Fashion by season five.
So will she stay? It’s really too close to call. If Nene stays, she will likely stay as well. Speaking of Nene, she’s up next. Do you guys want Cynthia to stay for season five?
I think Cynthia will get the boot. Everyone keeps saying it will be Sheree, but if it wasn't for Sheree we would have a very dry season. Cynthia isn't someone who fights back. Sheree, when Marlo went after her, fought back. Sheree fought with Nene, and chased Nene to her car. Sheree stirred the pot with Kim and Kandi.Sheree and her argument with Bob was entertaining.If they cut Sheree, who else would be on to create drama? Everyone is tired of Cynthia and Peter, and while the spats with her sister as somewhat entertaining, it isn't enough to keep her next season.Cynthia is getting the boot. Sheree the infamous wig puller, will stay.
I love Cynthia but I do think she should leave the show. She's not someone who's willing to degrade herself on t.v. and that makes her role quite flat. And it is obvious she's not so fond of NeNe anymore, she has even said, She and NeNe do not hang out together outside of filming. And if you all remember even NeNe was shocked at how different, how much more relaxed and fun Cynthia was when they were in New York. It's time for Cynthia to get back to her life and pack her bags. I'll miss her because she's genuinely a good person, too good to be with some of the ppl she's with. And I think deep down she would have much more preferred to be aligned with the "smalls" but the producers want her to appear to be such good friends with the NeNe. Also I think that she can get upset but it takes alot, because she truly believes that adults should be able to talk not scream and yell like fools. Which again makes her not so appealing for RHOA. Cynthia should go but they'd better not keep Sheree's non-story havin' azz…can't do another year like this past one. This show has tanked big time!!!! Oh and please get rid of Kim as well. Maybe it's time they did a huge cut like they did on RHONY, start over. It can't possibly get any worse.
I liked Cynthia with the Kandi and Phaedra …. but I do NOT like her stories with Peter. She always has a pained look on her face – that doesn't scream love to me!Peter is OBNOXIOUS … and I have seen on other blogs where people attribute it to his being West Indian. NO!! My LOVE is West Indian, and he is a warm, caring. lovable man – who LOVES family.. Peter is a boorish, obnoxious moron who seems to treat Nene better than his own wife!Cynthia would be better suited for one of BRAVOS fashion reality shows.
Cynthia is as interesting as a wet rag! Boring.
Tamara – I think the most IMPORTANT thing to consider when doing your overall analysis of who will stay or who will go each season boils down to who's the loudmouth that leaks all of the production secrets via twitter, facebook, and interviews. Sheree has rarely leaked any behind-the-scenes drama so she's likely to stay. Phaedra as well. And as much as I hate Cynthia – she'll likely stay. All three ladies do not reveal too much behind the scenes info – unlike Kim, NeNe, and Kandi. If you look at RHONYC they let Alex and Jill go because they talk too much about what goes on regarding production and were a liability to the show's longevity. Kelly was not likeable and even put Andy on blast regarding a production secret at one of the reunions. Bravo is going to be looking for people that don't get all worked up and start telling everybody everything….That's definitely Sheree and Phaedra. Kim will likely stay because her and Sheree have formed an allegiance and probably told Bravo they won't do the show without each other…My thoughts of who's on the chopping block are Kandi and NeNe….One "Small" and one "Tall" will go to make it even. But what do I know?
Cynthia's marriage is PAINFUL to watch. She's a beautiful woman who needs to back off the show, figure out why she allows a man to treat her so badly, and then consider returning.WD