Something interesting happened on Wednesday’s Watch What Happens Live Drunken All-Star Party. No, really, remember when I posted my recap telling you that Lisa Vanderpump wasn’t really sitting with the cast but just popped over to the table with them for pictures? I thought it was because she doesn’t get along with them, and while that is true, there is a bit more to it. Hollywoodlife.com interviewed Lisa about her new show SUR that Bravo picked up for the upcoming season and when they asked her if she was returning to RHOBH as well she said, “It hasn’t been decided yet.” Well that seems odd. Everyone else who was at the UpFronts had already signed their contracts to return to the show. Remember how Lisa did not participate in the east coast versus west coast housewives game? When the west coast won, somebody asked Andy what they won and Andy said “You all get to be on another season of Housewives!” It seems now that the reason Lisa didn’t play is that as of now she is not under contract to appear on RHOBH next season.
This explains a lot of things. For one, Brandi has said she has not heard whether or not she will be returning to housewives next season. One of Brandi’s biggest assets in favor of her returning is to give Lisa an ally on the show. Rumors were all over that there were two people who refused to return if the other was returning. Logic dictates that those two people would be Lisa and Adrienne. They had a bitter falling out in real life and Lisa not choosing The Palm for Pandora’s bachelorette party was only the tip of the iceberg. Adrienne managed to pull the other girls on to her side by taking them on free trips to Vegas and did in fact plot with them to go in on Lisa at the reunion. Brandi telling about it on the reunion show sealed her fate with the other girls so without Lisa coming back, Brandi really can’t either. There were several quotes from the UpFronts from both Kyle and Taylor about how happy they were that Lisa got a spin-off. While faking the friendship is common when talking to the press, Kyle and Lisa have been friends forever and it may be that Lisa and Kyle have actually gotten past Kyle throwing Lisa under the bus with Adrienne at the reunion. Andy Cohen gave an interesting quote to Hollywood.com when asked whether there was jealousy among the other cast mates about Lisa getting her own show, “Everythings good. Everbody’s good,” Cohen said. “You know there’s a lot to go around. These women are all a part of incredibly successful series. It’s like, the worst thing would be leaving a hugely successful show and going and doing a show that didn’t do as well. You have to be very measured in making these decisions. I think women are smart enough to know that.” Is that Andy trying to send a message to Lisa to get with the program and sign a contract? Or will Lisa be leaving the RHOBH resulting in Brandi being off the show as well? Time will tell I guess.
Hmmm…interesting is right! So, I don't watch RHOBH…but I like Lisa. Is she strong enough to carry a show on her own??
That's a rumor about the gang up. Brandi is not exactly the most honest person in the world. I would hardly call Lisa being ganged up on at the reunion. Teresa yes Lisa no. Lisa would be dumb not to sign on thinking that the show SUR will be a hit. The preview doesn't look all that interesting so I will skip it. Brandi not coming back I could care less. They need to get another lady to join RHOBH.
Have you ever seen the show? You must be watching a different reunion. You seem to have a grudge against Brandi who has been show to be honest to the point that it gets her in trouble. Like at the reunion where Lisa was mercilessly ganged up on. You should watch it sometime.
Calm down Tamara lol. I didn't think it was a gang up on Lisa's part. I mean she was only on the hot seat for part one of the reunion. Poor Teresa had to sit through three parts. It was so bad on RHONJ that I couldnt watch part 3. But on the Brandi part she did change her story about that and stated she heard that from one of Adrienne's employees I believe. I believe Adrienne had it in for Lisa but I don't believe there was a meeting, even Camielle said there wasn't. But no matter Lisa will probably be back I believe she likes the attention and I'm sure her new BFF Brandi will beg her to go back so she can be on the show as well. At this point I have no favs on RHOBH they all have annoyed me at some point. I agree they need to bring on someone new. Just not Brandi because she annoys me the most. What she calls "telling it like it is" I call it being rude and being a bully.
No Lisa + no Camille + no Brandi = no reason to watch this show. Thanks, Bravo, for making this an easy decision for me.
Wondering if Sur doesn't make it will Lisa come back to RHBH or will she just disappear into RH used up land…
The only reason I watched RHOBH was Lisa. I rather luv her sharp wit & her loyalty 2 friends even though none was extended 2 her concerning Kyle.
I think Lisa will probably still sign. The RHOBH, for reasons I do not understand, negotiate their contracts as a lump sum rather than episode by episode like the other franchises. I think she is still negotiating with Bravo. I also think the sticking point is Adrienne. I don't think Lisa wants to be around her…
I watched the RHOBH reunion & found it interesting that when the plan to target Lisa was mentioned by Brandi, Adienne didn't deny it; she just replied that it was mean of Brandi to tell Lisa.If reports are correct then Lisa's restaurants have always been successful & her appearance on the show has enlarged on that.Whether she is willing to take on 2 shows remains to be seen, but I've noticed that generally none of the HWs are happy for another's break out successI wouldn't be surprised if the talk of Lisa's getting a spin off wasn't the thorn in Adrienne's side to explain at least some of her apparent resentment.
I believe the story about Adrienne having a meeting before the reunion and to have the other girls gang up on Lisa.Remember when Cammille got the letter from Russel's attorney it was Adrienne that called Kyle to tell her that she didn't want to go to the White Party if Russel and Taylor were there. During the White Party, Adrienne was also telling everyone what to say to Taylor and Russel when they arrived. Remember Lisa even barked back at Adrienne "don't tell me what to say!" Adrienne likes to pretend that she is above the drama, but she likes to stir the pot and pit the other wives against one another. Adrienne is a bitch. Kyle is a bully. Kim is on crystal meth, Brandi was right. Taylor is so boring and her blowfish lips are getting old. Lisa and Brandi are the only REAL one's on the show.
Tamara just because someone doesn't agree with your opinion is no reason to be rude. How does saying Brandi isnt exactly honest translate into having a grudge? Brandi lying about her and Cedric being good friends to be on the show is a fact. Her saying that the others met to gand up on Lisa and Camielle saying it was not true is a fact. Brandi trying to stir up controversy (same as Dani, Marlo and Sheree) to stay on the housewives is true. Her being fake in Kyle's face and saying different things behind her back is true and she was busted. That's not 'being real' its being fake. If she is so real she should tell these women to their face and not wait for the reunion. The same goes to Adreinne. I liked season one, season two was okay was too cringe worthy with Russel's death and everything. I like when the ladies have fun and that what was fun to watch. The ladies hating each other in real life and letting reality tv get in the way of their frienship is very sad. ALso Tamara I enjoy reading your column but was taken aback by your comment. If I am going to be attacked for having an opinion differnt from yours what is the point of having a comment section.
Brandi never denied that she called Kyle a cunt. Brandi never denied that she slit the tires of her ex. She does tell it like it is…She was the only one with guts that spoke the truth about druggie Kim. That is why Brandi is a fan favorite. Brandi seems like she would fit in more with the women of Atlanta or Orange County, than the uptight biddies on Beverly Hills.
That last reunion for RHoBH was such a disappointment to me. I heard about the rumors of the women going after Lisa during the reunion, but that never happened even though it really should have. Camille, Kyle, Taylor, and Adrienne made comments about Lisa while the season aired, but for some odd reason none of that was reiterated during the reunion. Instead of everyone vs Lisa, we really got Adrienne trying to pick at Lisa for a bunch of pettiness. I'm not a Lisa fan but the RHoBH really needs her- she is the only housewife that seems to represent Beverly Hills. Brandi IMO would be better on the OC. As for Camille, if she's going to hide in bathrooms when fights break out then she should get the boot. Besides, she was able to rebuild her image with fans so I'm sure she's satisfied. If I had my way the #1 person who would get the boot would be Taylor. The longer she sticks around, the worse this show gets.
I would be shocked if Bravo allowed Lisa to have her new SUR show but not sign up for the RHOBH. I can't believe Bravo's execs and lawyers wouldn't have tried to lock her in for both shows. Also I totally agree that there is major animosity with Lisa and Adrienne. Hell from what I heard her husband Paul my be getting his own spin-off but nothing for Adrienne.
I hope Lisa V. signs up. I like her. FG