Okay, it’s finally time for part three of the RHOA. If you missed the other recaps you can catch them here. Just in time for Mother’s Day, Nene is going to decide she has issues with her mother abandoning her for the first time.
Nene and Peter
Nene begins screaming at top of her lungs that she never flirted with Peter. SCREAMING her lies as if that would make them true. Peter says that he and Nene have similar personalities just like Kenya and Apollo do. Um what? The Peter says that everyone owes Kenya an apology for calling her a whore for all these seasons. Peter says that he a Nene did not flirt. Peter says that Porsha has a reckless mouth saying he is cheating on his wife. He says if he is going to cheat on his wife, he is going to go hit something big, like J-Lo not waitresses. Oh well if I was Cynthia, I’d feel so much better. WTF. Peter?
Kandi and Todd
Time for more about Kandi’s marriage. Andy asks when the last time they had sex was. Two nights ago. Todd says the baby will happen soon. Andy gives condolences about Todd’s mother, Sharon dying. He tells the story of how he found out. He sent a neighbor in to check on her and she had a stroke. Gregg spoke at Todd’s mother’s funeral. Why? And Peter also came for the funeral. Nene tried everything she could to get to the funeral but she was in Cinderella at the time. Phaedra made a phone call to a funeral home for Todd. Todd is teary-eyed. Todd says that MJ’s TV apology was half-assed but she apologized more genuinely after Sharon died. Todd and Kandi fight about the prenup again. Apparently, Todd doesn’t wear his wedding ring and he has more than one ring to match each watch. That’s weird. More talk about how Kandi puts too much of the relationship on TV. Kandi says her boobs are bigger because she has gained weight and is taking steroids. 
Nene and Cynthia
Andy says he doesn’t get why it is over. Was it about Nene calling Peter a bitch? Nene said that after Gregg and Peter got into it in Mexico she called Cynthia crying on the phone. Nene felt like things got out of hand. Things were fine between her and Cynthia until the show aired and then suddenly Cynthia was done being her friend. Nene mentions something about going to Vegas with Cynthia and Peter and Cynthia had said something about Noelle and Arthur and not wanting a grandbaby. Then at the last reunion Nene says that Cynthia asked not to be seated next to Nene. Nene was blindsided. Nene is a victim of mean old Cynthia, y’all.
Cynthia says she never requested to have her seat changed because she didn’t know where she was going to be placed. She also didn’t know there was an option that people could request certain seats. Cynthia sat where she was told. Andy says they do not have the option of selecting or changing their seat. Cynthia has way too much dark contouring on her boobs. Cynthia tells a whole long story that ends with Gregg and Peter fighting in Mexico. Cynthia says she wants to be very clear because she doesn’t want to keep answering this question. So they were all in Vegas when the show aired where Cynthia said she didn’t want Noelle getting pregnant. Nene for some dumb reason took that as an insult and blogged about it that night. Cynthia said they were in the same hotel on vacation together, but Nene did not address it with her there, instead she took it to the blogs. Cynthia says after that things just weren’t the same.
Cynthia’s mother responded to Nene trash talking Cynthia on WWHL by saying she was mean-spirited. Cynthia says after they fell out she didn’t go around trying to get Cynthia kicked off the show. Nene denies it but she said in on a dozen different talk shows. Cynthia calls her out on her lie. They play a clip of Nene trash talking and Nene starts over talking Cynthia with the whole “You’re right, I’m wrong.”
Porsha
Andy says that Porsha went from pampered princess to Princess of Thotland. Porsha smiles like this is a compliment. They play a montage of Porsha explaining to Nene was a THOT is and every single cast member calling her a THOT and her calling herself a THOT like it’s a title to be envied. Andy makes fun of the shorts Porsha wore in Thailand. Porsha says she broke the zipper on her denim shots and so she put on her swim shorts. She blames the cameraman for not telling her that her ass was hanging out. Really? Nene calls Andy on his shade to Porsha. Nene says Porsha went from not being allowed to go to strip clubs to dancing at them. Porsha says Nene can show her some tricks. Phaedra who has her back to Andy the WHOLE reunion high fives Porsha. After what I posted today I am reading a whole lot more into Phaedra literally turning her back on Andy the whole show. There does seem to be tension between Phaedra and Andy. Porsha asks how she felt seeing her grandfather portrayed in Selma. She went with her whole family and she was proud.
Puerto Rico Trip
Next up is the shade war in Puerto Rico. They play a long montage and Andy asks Phaedra why she thought that Nene lost that battle to Claudia. Kandi says that Claudia is very quick with a comeback. She thought it was funny and Claudia did her thing. Claudia is grinning, Nene is pissed. Andy asks Claudia what she thought when Nene said her clit had left her body. Claudia says she thought it was stupid and it doesn’t make sense but Nene was grasping at straws at that point. You can almost see Nene trying to remember the phrase “grasping at straws” to use at a later date.
Andy says he got many comments and questions saying that Nene calling Claudia a half-breed was racist and shocking behavior. Nene says that when they were over in Puerto Rico, Claudia didn’t care that she called her a half-breed. Nene says Claudia always talks about being biracial. The only thing Claudia was upset about was Nene calling her a whore. Andy says someone says they are biracial doesn’t mean you can call them a half-breed. Nene says when you are arguing it’s a battle of words and that is what came out. Kandi’s face looks horrified that Nene is again refusing to acknowledge her remarks and apologize. Andy asks if she would like to apologize for the comment. Nene says she will apologize to the viewers and gives a whole long speech even using the some of my best friends are biracial card and ends with but that comment never bothered Claudia. Claudia says Nene doesn’t know what bothered her because she has never spoken to her about it. But she can barely be heard because Nene is screaming over the top of Claudia while she was trying to talk.
Philippines
Nene gives her blood clot speech about how she couldn’t go on the flight despite the fact that she is on blood thinners. Lots of y’all seem to believe her, but it’s simply not true. EVERYONE needs to get up and walk every few hours on those long flight or risk getting blood clots. As long as she takes her meds and moves around the plane every few hours. She could have gone. Andy calls Kandi out for saying Kenya has a lopsided but while they were riding the tiny horses. Everyone feels like the absence of Nene on the trip made things go much easier.
They talk about the reconciliation between Kenya and Phaedra not lasting. Kenya said when they came back they were in a good place and went to each others events. After watching the episodes, things seem to go back to where they were.
Nene’s Meltdown
There are only seven minutes left in the show so it is time for Nene’s meltdown. Dr. Jeff comes out and Nene gives him the cold shoulder. Nene goes into her spiel about how wrong it was for Dr. Jeff to let everyone air their grievances about Nene. She says it was all about trauma in everyone else’s life and never about trauma in hers. Claudia says that is not true. Nene tells Claudia she is talking. Nene starts to choke up. She says she doesn’t want to be the victim. The entire left couch, especially Kandi is giving this performance the side eye. Dr. Jeff said he knew about Nene’s mother and her issues with abandonment. He says the reason that he had everyone speak first is so she could address each of them about her feelings of abandonment and how she felt betrayed. Dr. Jeff is back paddling. Porsha gives some crazy version of events. And Kandi stops her and says she was there and she has no memory of the situation going they way they are describing. What happened was as soon as Dr. Jeff said he was not on anyone’s side and he was there for everyone Nene had a hissyfit and left.
Nene looks like she is on something and she is about ready to explode. Her face is red, her eyes are glassy and she’s a ticking time bomb. Why is Dr. Jeff not noticing this? Okay Dr. Jeff asks her how she is feeling and she starts to cry. Now I believe this was a genuine reaction. We all know when you are holding a lot in and someone asks how you are, that will open the flood gates.
Cynthia gives a sweet speech to Nene about her accomplishments. She stresses how hard it must be to reach all of these goals without a mother’s support. It is really quite touching. Nene is quietly crying lots and lots of real tears. Kenya then gives a whole speech about how they have issues in common concerning them both being abandoned by their mothers. Nene has not said a word in five minutes are more. She is just crying her eyes out. She stands up and grabs for Dr. Jeff’s hand and says ” I can’t. ” Nene stands there and cries while Dr. Jeff comforts her. everyone moves in to group hug except for Andy, Kandi and Claudia. Kenya practically shames Kandi into joining the circle telling Kandi that she is hurting, and you know starting her story line for next season as Nene’s newest BFF. So Claudia gets up too.
Nene keeps saying she can’t talk about her mom. Someone needs to cover her left nipple. Cynthia, Phaedra and Porsha walk her to her car with Dr. Jeff. Kenya, Kandi and Claudia continue the show with Andy. Because she show must go on. Andy never even left his chair. Gregg shows up at the car and Nene sobs in his arms. Porsha is saying stupid shit to Nene. Nene goes back in to get her makeup. Andy hears she is back in the building and goes for the money shot. Andy gets there in time to interview Gregg about Nene’s backstory. How is it possible Andy doesn’t know this. Nene’s mother had five kids she could not afford so she sent two to Athens to be raised by her aunt. Nene has always wondered why she was one of the ones sent away.
Evventually, Nene gets her makeup touched up and goes back out to the couch like a pro. Okay, now Nene is giving this speech in her fakeass valley girl talk show voice. She thinks she has been misunderstood. Nene says she doesn’t talk about things she has been through in her life. Cynthia gives a lovely supportive speech. Dr. Jeff says that other cast mates from previous seasons betrayed her after she got them on the show. Kenya and Claudia both open up to Nene and say nice things. Kandi is still there wondering if she is in the twilight zone. Dr. Jeff is annoying as fuck. Andy is dismissing him from the show, but not before Nene tries to get Dr. Jeff to say he did the “cancelling” wrong. Dr. Jeff says now that he knows more about her needs any good doctor would accommodate the patients needs to get them blah blah blah. Nene says “okay, I accept that.” Jesus. I was starting to like her for all of five minutes and then she goes right back to Nene.
In the final remarks, Cynthia apologizes to Phaedra. Kenya says something about how she learned to never say never. Nene says it was great that all the ladies were supportive. She mentions everyone except Kandi. Andy forces a group hug. Kandi is not about it at all.
Well that was interesting.
What a bunch of contrived BS. Kandi’s expressions were priceless.
I can say that in all the years Kandi has been on she has never fallen in with Bullcrap especially from NENE. She don’t hide it either
So true. I think Kandi saw through Nene from day 1.
Kandi didn’t fall for the NeNe cartwheel show. Good for her. She’s been through to many seasons to fall for the trap. Watching Cynthia almost crush Andys feet to get to the traumatized NeNe was sick to watch. The wind almost blew off her wig. Porsha – for the love of God, please go back to school. So sad. Kenya – you are right to hold your cards close. Don’t trust. Where was Demetria? The Doc gets air time as well as Porsha who don’t hold peaches – confusing.
Roger bob told demetria NOT TO COME ON THAT SHOW. HA Ha.
Yeah, that’s what I assume too. Roger Bob looked like he was thoroughly annoyed with the whole thing. Maybe he’s the only one smart enough to avoid airing out his dirty laundry.
I think Demetria participated in the show just enough to get what she wanted: enough exposure to get a recording contract. Now that she has one, she probably sees no need to associate with that trifling group of women. Smart girl. She seemed too classy and mature be on the show anyway.
Cynthia is pawing the ground to get a running start to leap back up into Nene’s ass.The beginning of Nenes’ breakdown was real and I was shocked that I really began to feel sympathy. Then the end…with the entourage…the ass-kissing….oh god *Kandi face*
” the wind almost blew off her wig” loved that! All of us was thinking the same thing, what was Porsha talking about. She really do need to return to the third grade. My favorite HW for this season is Kandi, she is the only one who refuse to give Nene what she wants. Kandi is not a fan and can see through all Nene mess unlike the other women! And who did she get on the show and then they betrayed her? Kim, Sheree or Marlo. I didn’t know she was responsible for them being on the show.
Dr. Jeff realized that if he wants airtime, he’s going to have to pander to Nene’s ego.
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Now I cant wait to see this. Arghh! I hate the Pacific ti,e slot being so late!!
Me to. I’m the last to see it being on west coast
Argh, i keep telling myself not to read TT’s recaps early, but DARN HER AWESOME WRITING!!!!
I haven’t seen it either, but this is some damn good recapping, and I am laughing so hard, that can’t see well! I will look at this mess when I get a chance, cause you know it will be re-aired. I bet Kandi and Claudia are glad this mess is over.
Yes, TT’s writing is awesome. Tamara, you’re Errythang!
Can we please give a BRAVO to Kandi for not falling for Nene’s momma issues act!
She was the only one up there not going to give Nene no excuse. Her sideeye was on the money throughout Nene’s performance.
Haven’t we seen and heard of Nene’s sad momma tales a few seasons ago when we were introduced to her aunts. I just thought it was all fake and she was really laying on thick. Im not trying to be insensitive but Nene still had a loving family and she made it as Cynthia pointed out.
Crazy thing is when Kenya spoke about her mother issues these women rolled their eyes or acted like it didnt matter the same way as Nene. Unbelievable.
Amen. Bravo to Kandi, I don’t admire the way she handles family issues but she is on point when it comes to calling Nene and Phaedra on their B.S.
So now we are to believe that Nene’s mama issues cause her to treat others so poorly. What a crock. But what really stuck in my craw was watching Dr. Jeff suck up to Nene tonight after how she challenged his license when she walked out of the counseling session. Even tonight she still was checking for him trying to get him to admit that he was wrong for how he conducted the counseling session. He didn’t admit to being wrong but said enough butt-kissing stuff to placate her. Ew.
Makes me wonder about Dr. Jeff. A real professional, without any skeletons in his closet, wouldn’t allow that. Imagine Dr. Phil doing the same thing. No? Yeah, I can’t either.
I was over the Nene meltdown fairly quickly and just wanting to get the recap up. I left out probably the best part when Dr. Jeff was completely perplexed about what “cancelling” was.
On Sun, May 10, 2015 at 10:38 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I’ve only seen the last 15 minutes so far, and I too like the Dr. was perplexed as to what the “cancelling” was, even when she repeated it. Then I laughed because this was my first time catching her saying it. LOL.
Yeah, I noticed that “WTF is cancelling?” look on Dr. Jeff’s face too.
Coco, that is how I remember it as well. We had at least 3 episodes that Nene covered this story including DNA testing to determine which one of two men is her real father. Somewhere in a past season, directly or indirectly, I cannot say which one, her sister said Nene choose to go live with the Aunt in Georgia. I think she had more chance for a good life there than crammed in federal housing in a NYC ghetto.
And the Oscar, Emmy, Sag award goes to?
Kenya! No, not Nene. Look closely.
So true. Kenya gets the award. she is so smart. Nene is soooooo ignorant.
We should name it the Hag Award.
This shit is so fake, Nene’s act at crying on cue. What a fake ass act. This bitch know what she is doing. She is loosing so many fans, so now she is trying to get a academy award at faking, as much as she has always done. I do not buy that fake ass act. The Academy Award goes to Nene (Fake Ass) Leakes. As old as this bitch is, why now is she crying because her mommie did not want her. Would you? She is still a nasty ass pole dancing slut…and her body part has left her stanky ass body. People, please do not buy in to her trying to sell herself as an actress.
I’m with Kandi. I dont doubt there was genuine emotion with NeNe for a second but she just went right back to being manipulative. Oh, please. Andy probably sees it as next season’s storyline. Why was this annoying Dr. Jeff there? I smell a setup. I’m done. I wont watch another season of the moose but I will read TT’s recaps because they are always entertaining.
While and the Academy Award goes to Miss Nene Leakes. I know she saying I am going to make you _itches bow down that includes Dr. Jeff. They fall for that all the time. I bet Nene was singing I Don’t give a _ _ _ _ about you in her head. Kandi is the only one who has her number. I can’t with Kenya and Cynthia. I wonder if they felt stupid when she went on every morning show saying they should leave. Thanks Tamara for all the info. Can you tell us or me what is the up fronts?
Cassie “Upfronts” are sales pitches to sell advertisement for the upcoming shows. The plan is for advertisers to check out all the new programs and buy advertisements for those shows. All the networks usually do this at the same time and the advertisers are wooed from network to network.
On Sun, May 10, 2015 at 10:26 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I’ve always wondered what upfronts were TT but was too embarrassed to ask lol. It now makes sense why its such a big deal as to who attended ect
The upfronts are also called LA Screenings (if I remember correctly) and foreign countries come to buy shows, too. My family is in media in another country and my uncle is here shopping dramas/primetime (these get dubbed) and my cousin looks for reality tv, singing shows, younger programming (they usually just close-caption these).
Upfronts are none of those things. No one is buying shows. It’s for selling Advertising.
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Y’all are some stone cold bitches. Nene was crying hard. There were TONS of tears. Are y’all on some old ass tube TVs or something?
I don’t believe for a minute she was acting. She can’t act.
But she pulled her shit together and went back to her cunt satchel self in record time.
On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 12:31 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Hmmm… I agree that Kandi definitely has Nene’s #, but being able to show compassion for a person having a very public breakdown doesn’t make Kenya or Cynthia dumb. Not to me, anyway. The issues Nene was dealing with were real, even if her reaction was over the top. I wouldn’t feel dumb for that.
hey- i work in advertising/media. Upfront week is basically a preview screening for new or returning Tv shows for any given network/studio. this is the week you find out which tv shows are being cancelled, whats coming back for another season etc. Networks trot out their biggest stars, some movie and music stars also, to mingle withe the advertisers so you are more inclined to buy advertising space ( commercials) in the TV show ( not… it really all comes down to cost) In truth no one cares…. we are only there for the after parties. Beyond glamorous… its all yachts and shots. penthouses and prosecco. Cipriani and champagne!!! On occasion you may witness a celebrity ( married or single) getting up to some naughty shenanigans with a mere mortal. Its an unpsoken rule in the industry…dont breathe a word about it if you witness it or you will be black balled….very cosa nostra!!
This is a perfect example why I do not understand why TT believe Nene was truthful with her fake ass act of crying and fingers shaking. Nene had plenty time to rehearse those fake ass tears. A want-to-be real actress can cry, act, and play on broadway and convince anyone that what is happening is real. I guess if TT believe Nene’s tears were true, I can sell you that pig pussy isn’t pork. Just a live rehearsal for her next part.in a C or D acting role..
TT great recap. I still have a while to wait for show to come on. You always keep me entertained
Blah, Blah, Blah…Utter horse shit. Atleast it ended on a semi-warm note so that I don’t care to tune in next season.
If Nene was for real crying…it was only because she hasn’t any real future prospects and she’s too old for the pole, unless the Clermont Lounge is hiring.
Agreed. I can think of several things in my life that make me cry on cue. My late Grandmother. A failed relationship. My crying has nothing to do with what is going on around me. I’ve also heard that actors and actresses use personal experiences as a technique to produce real tears on cue in movie scenes. If Nene was so broken up for real, she would not have gone right back to being a b—- so quickly.
TT, NeNe tears were real. Most people cry when confronted on “truth”. She was getting tired of her own shit and needed to “purge”, and what better time then the reunion.
Oh boy! Kandi’s reaction to the whole performance tells us more than anything else. If Andy, the master of ceremonies, stayed in his chair too, well then fuck it. I suspect that Andy was either disgusted by it or knew it was coming. Maybe both. Good for Kandi. She saw a fake as all fuck performance and then behaved accordingly. What the hell is it with women who think that if they cry then people can’t call them out on their bullshit? Totally not fair, underhanded, bullshit move. Since the idea of grabbing at straws was mentioned, it’s apparent that this is exactly what Nene was doing. She’s desperate. If the thirst is real, then what’s she thirsty for? Skrill?! That new mansion of hers won’t pay for itself. Pathetic.
Kenya on the other hand. Hmmm? Has she made a deal with the devil? I watch Kenya’s moves closely because she never does anything without a definite, specific purpose. Instead of calling Nene out on her mother issues nonsense, which Kenya herself has in ready supply, she consoles Nene. This performance was Nene’s Trump card. Andy however wasn’t really moved. Kenya’s got something cooking in the kitchen. I just wanna know when she’s gonna serve it up.
Kenya knew NeNe was gonna bash everyone the very next day/week on every media outlet possible. Which NeNe has done. Kenya is going to continue to be the bigger person so that NeNe will continue to show her ass. How bad does It make NeNe look when these women supported and comforted you, yet you are still throwing shade and suggesting who should be removed, mocking who’s single, labeling certain co-stats as desperate for money instead of finding true romance. NeNe is a piece of work. And Kenya is holding the paint brush.
So true. Kenya held the paint brush when Nene acted a fool at the charity event. Hope with all of that empty pride, nene will have a GREAT FFALL. I will not be watching this boooring stuff next season. I hater to watch people who THINK they have talent but DONT.
I’m afraid she plans to be Nene’s BFF next season. I hope not.
On Sun, May 10, 2015 at 10:30 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I’m expecting the season opener to be Kenya and NeNe high-fiving at lunch. Ugh. Then Cynthia vs. Kenya will start up again as they battle for NeNe’s attention, and Porsha will be butthurt that her BFF is friends with her sworn enemy. Yup, I already know the script for next season.
I sensed a little tension between Cynthia and Kenya after NeNe had her breakdown. Maybe it was the sliced editing.
Tamara, perish the thought!
Sold her soul. Nene is evil. Kandi is smart.
Whatd I say in a previous post about the LifeCycle of the Housewife? They’re gonna be besties, watch. And if Cynthia returns, hers will be as jealous outsider.
as an aside, I predict that for HER storyline, due to hormonal issues in her quest for another child, Kandi will want to try another music genre, one she hasn’t tried yet – um – what’s left? Surf punk? EDM? Thrash metal?
The asskissing has already begun on IG. Kenya, Cynthia and Claudia already releasedindividual pics up with good ol Leakes at the reunion. The minions of Phaedra and Porsha have a trio one too. Kandi I haven’t seen probably has the good sense to not take one with Nene.
Kenya’s always been trying to befriend Nene, even Claudia too. But Nene’s just too busy showing her ignorant ass.
You betcha.
I thought that Kenya was the smartest and tired of Nene’s bullshit thinking that she was the queen bee of the show. I was truly disappointed that even Kenya was kissing Nene’s ass, after this dumb as fake act of Nene’s. Kandi is smart, she is the smartest housewife on the show. Porsha is still the dumbest. But, now I don’t know who is dumber Kenya or Cynthia, for kissing Nene’s ass yet again. By Felicia!!! I am through with this dumb ass show, because this stupid shit continue to go on and on over and over again.
Again Phaedra and Nene refuse to apologize for the things they do, this last segment irritated me to my core I wish these women would start getting in Nene and Phaedra’s asses and stop playing with them!!!!!
I am loving all of you on this blog tonight. Well said.
Don’t forget about Porsha unforgiving self.
Re: Phaedra & Porsha. It’s times like this when I ask myself: What would Jesus do? And then I remember the moneychangers in the temple episode when Jesus lost his mother fucking mind and started flipping tables over like Teresa Giudice.
JESUS would grab both Phaedra and Porsha by the hair, drag them up and down the street like Mama Joyce, pimp slap the living shit out the both of them, and then (still holding the both of them by their weaves) say: “I thought I told you nasty bitches to shut the fuck up!” That my friends, is how Jesus would fix this shit!
Ha ha! :0)
@Minky – That is hilarious! I laughed through the whole thing.
@Minky – Crap! I think I cracked a rib.
To Minky: So funny, and somehow believable.
Lmfao Minky!
Kandi was probably thinking, “Nene you are so lucky to not have a mother in your life. What the fuck are you crying about, bitch???”
Captain eel….too funny!
Captain! LOLing my derriere off. Well done. Thanks!
Now that’s funny and believable.
I’m so glad it’s over. Nene was faking emotion with real tears. Phaedra and Porsha were on her hills like two minions. Kandi cracked me up with her whole no fucks attitude. Hilarious. Cynthia was genuine and if Nene treats her like shit after this then she deserves whatever is coming to her. Nene truly acts entitled to the kindness of others but simply refuses to be kind in return. With the story about her mom, it’s kind of understandable. Basically she acts like a child who feels she’s owed love no given freely and unconditionally. She expected from people she has appointed as “friends”. She wants to be fawned over like a child or she will hate you, demean and dismiss you. Hope she gets the help she needs asap. Because she personifies the whole “hurt people hurt people” saying. Sheesh.
Nah! Cynthia overdid it with her groveling. Nene didn’t deserve all that after the shit she has shoveled on everybody else for the past couple of years.
I am not a teacher but I do volunteer for Junior Achievement so I do get to “teach” elementary school aged children every semester which is a lot of fun. I taught my son’s class last time, which was really neat and I got to meet this little girl who, although she was very sweet, there was also something off with her behavior – she was emotionally needy and starved for affection and attention and also extremely aggressive towards others, as if she was lashing out. I couldn’t put my finger on who she reminded me of, so I let it go. Last month I attended a field trip with this same class and was assigned students to “watch” while on the trip and she was one of them. By the end of the day I was exhausted, physically and emotionally, from dealing with her and just puzzled as to why she was so aggressive towards other children, in particular other girls. I saw her cut in line, push a beautiful little girl behind her for no reason while cutting in line in front of her. Last night while watching the reunion on the DVR and when Nene was losing it and had that wide-eye, wild-eyed expression with her cheeks puffed out I realized that’s exactly who this little girl reminds me of – she gets that same exact wide-eye, cheeks puffed out look when she starts acting up. In retrospect, I have never seen her mom come around to any school activities, open house, etc. I can’t help but notice that if there is a situation at home where the mom may be emotionally absent or neglectful, it can create a “Nene” type of woman.
My apologies, I posted under the wrong comment. 🙁
That’s a very interesting assessment DeeMart. I too, noticed something in Nene’s eyes during her ‘meltdown’. Being rejected by her mother at a young age must have had a profound impact on her emotional development. I think her growth was stunted. She is a walking ‘contradictory’ as Porsha would say!
I do not excuse her horrible adult behaviour but I think I understand. Like Cynthia, I am sympathetic to any woman who has not grown up with the loving, nurturing support and guidance of her mother. I do not know how that would feel but again, I understand. Nene’s character flaws may be caused by early childhood trauma.
While Nene appears to be very tough, she is also extremely insecure and demands unquestioning loyalty from her minion/friends/followers. Trust is very hard for her. She cannot tolerate any insubordination (or so it seems to me.) Insubordination is probably the wrong word but it is clear that Nene sets up a power dynamic in her relationships where she has to be in charge. She must be the centre of attention, the mover and the shaker. She does not do well with people who also want the spotlight/attention/adulation. This is her relationships with Kenya, Marlo and Kim clashed. They are all narcissists vying for constant attention. It looks as though Nene needs to be ‘in control/in charge’ of her friendships. Her ‘real friends’ (lol) Diana and the other **bridemays** were all in her pocket and had to look up to her, constantly reassuring her of how fabulous she was. It is not a relationship of equals. I’ve never seen Nene in a relationship of equals. (Maybe Greg) There’s always some passive aggression/competition going on.
When Dr Jeff mentioned betrayal, I wondered who he was referring to. Dwight? Sheree? Marlo? Kim?
Nene is vulnerable, harsh, ‘sassy’ but underneath this brash persona is insecurity and self doubt.
Do you plan to help the attention/affection starved little girl to avoid a Nene mark 2!!?
Apologies for the long comment, I got carried away!!
If this were the case, Kenya would be that way. Nene knew her mom and had a decent relationship with her, she just didn’t grow up with her.
I don’t usually watch RHOA, but I watched tonight so I could partake in the discussion. So NeNe had a televised breakdown in honor of Mother’s Day. Isn’t that special. Probably time to go to rehab. She could room with Kim.
I agree ! It was as if there was some sort of secret & Kandi had no clue what the heck was going on! I also was on the verge of buying into the BS and feeling sorry for Nene…then when she forced Andy to let Dr.Jeff fall on the sword about how the group session went just out of the blue my sympathy for the ALMIGHTY Mrs.Leakes went POOF…Like a fart in the wind LOL!!! Phaedra got that shady extreme side eye going when Peter said Kenya was owed an apology and wasn’t the lady Phaedra had made her out to be and wasn’t out to steal anyone’s husband bravo Peter! Still,I’m not quite ready to jump on board with Kenya…I think Kandi is the most real
I don’t believe for a moment that any part of that sad performance was genuine. She is a manipulative giant cunt satchel. The only good thing is, I’m finally cured of watching this show.
Yes, tobaccorhoda. I’m with you. Still an interesting performance. I give it two snaps up and a twist.
Nene is lucky! Her mom might have not raised her but damnit her aunts did. She technically had two mothers who put her in a good school,she played sports, graduated high school, ate, clothed and was sheltered! Did she get into trouble with bad check writing, yes. But she paid the price and moved on. Look where she is now! Shes a “rich bitch” and an actress. Her mother gave her up so she could prosper! Most people who have true abandonment issues wont have the chances like she has ever in life. And another thing why hasnt we seen this teary fest before when she had her spin off or all the seasons when she wanted to know who her daddy was? Least we saw her emotions about her dad but never her mom. Thats why Im skeptical at this performance. It was so rigged and fake. This season was meh at best. I cant wait for RHOC.
Coco, that’s right. It’s not as if Nene grew up in a Victorian era foundling home. That crying jag seemed to me like she was engaging in self pity because she had a bad season and she was crying because if she is viewed as the ostracized mean girl her “jobs” might be in jeopardy. It seemed liked it was staged as a bid for sympathy, more from the viewers than from the other Housewives. Good grief! The only thing missing from that off stage escort was James Brown’s cape!
What is it with Greg? He is such a sycophant to Nene. His words to her backstage of “you won”, “you won”. As if her performance was a battle victory. Greg has really annoyed me this season. And now he is playing the part of a sage with his headlights adage. The fact that he said people need to hear it about a 100 times to get the meaning? He must truly be around some dim witted people if he really thinks that.
Kandi, despite all the crazy family issues she has, was the only one who really stayed authentic in her response to everything this season.
Kenya, as always, did a masterful job at playing everyone else. She would be a dangerous opponent if she ever took up chess. Great strategist, that one.
Gregg reminds me of one of those old talking dolls, where you pull the string, and it talks. And sometimes, it gets stuck, and says the same thing over and over again. When she was in front of the theater on Broadway, didn’t he keep whispering to her “You made it…you made it”? Gregg really is kind of creepy.
You’re right about that James Brown comparison. I was half expecting her to do the splits when she came back.
And Greg saying “you won”? That is odd. What on earth did she win? What the hell is going on with this crazy show? I still have trouble understanding why Dr. Jeff felt it necessary to assure Nene that he wouldn’t ever “betray” her. Huh? WTF? It’s getting creepy. Like Dark Shadows creepy.
Bravo…lol
Gregg kisses Nene’s butt to the extreme….I do mean he over does it to the point it’s sickening . I bet Nene gives Gregg hell when anything goes sideways he’s taking a lot of crap to live comfortable !
Ok….I’m not saying that a certain person wasn’t holding something in and then felt the need to let it all out HOWEVER…..that last minute maneuver to get the Dr to back peddle on how he handled the counseling session was genius. After she got everybody on that mom train, that was the perfect time to get him to concede, which made it look like she was right the whole time (which she was not). When they showed that scene in the counseling session. Didn’t nene start the discussion off by saying she felt it was ‘it was very difficult being around these girls because their so negative’ ? So she actually set the tone (once again) that day. Once she saw that the Dr was trying to get to the real issues, she immediately became defensive, threw a tantrum and left. Also, It’s funny how no one had compassion for Kenya when she talked about her motherless situation. In fact, as she stated, she was mocked for not having her mother in her life, but yet we see everyone jumping off the couch to the rescue…really?
KB didn’t it make Dr. Jeff look like a fool and maybe he needs to let someone check his license. You have to admire the way Nene spins them all in her web. Only Peter and Kandi stay out of the web. Well I change that Peter broke free of the web.
@KB I totally agree with you. In Nenes’ ‘head’ I think she imagines herself to be, a petite 5’2″ (blond) woman with trust and abandonment issues, that everyone is out to get, and no one understands her. When she is cornered (in her head) she lashes out and blames others for their mean treatment of her, or for them trying to hold her accountable for actions. And just when they by into her bs, she gets them.
Uh no disrespect to blond women, I just said that Mrs Leakes imagines herself to be a blond woman. She loves blond wigs.
I so agree. I felt sick over seeing everyone help Nene off stage. Just like they did Porsha last year after her bad behavior. And then, once again, team pretty apologizes to members of team ugly and not a single apology from team ugly. They are some holier than thou bitches.
My response was to KB……
Today is the first time I missed a reunion show I wanted to watch. After reading this recap I don’t feel like I need to see it. Thanks for saving me an hour.
It was an HOUR AND A HALF! I assumed the last half hour would be a WWHL episode, but it was a whole half hour of Nene support. Well played, Nene. Well played.
On Sun, May 10, 2015 at 10:42 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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LOL Yeah that’s exactly how I felt as I watched this thing unfold. You can see her doing the calculations in her head and then slowly, first with the head shaking, and then with the tears, all with “doctor” Jeff enabling it. He may well have just said “Hey NeNe you break down and I’ll comfort and support you and give you a reason you can blame for your shitty behavior. You get an excuse, and I get exposure.” So she leaves ONCE AGAIN, but I’m sure the entire time she was thinking “I can’t really leave because the reunion coins are just too nice to lose.” Andy surprises a little here by acknowledging NeNe typically doesn’t listen or understand where the other ladies come from, unfortunately doctor Jeff’s enabling excuses that behavior.
Do you think Andy and Nene set that up to drum up some support for Nene after all the bad press she’s been getting over her uncouth behavior? At first I thought it seemed like some sort of intervention but I soon realized, how long have we been focusing on “hearing what Nene has to say and understanding why she acts that way?” WTF, um, no. Life doesn’t work like that, you don’t get to cry foul, shed a few tears and blame your bad behavior on an emotionally difficult past and avoid taking accountability for your own actions as an adult woman. Nah, fuck that.
Totally boring show! The Dr. Jeff / Nene crap—soooo contrived.
So I am the only one who bought the tears? Y’all really think Nene is that good of an actress?
On Sun, May 10, 2015 at 10:49 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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No. She’s an appallingly bad actress. Her face was as dry as a bone. I saw no moisture at all. All that eye makeup stayed very firmly put throughout the whole thing. And she didn’t contort her face whatsoever. She went to all that trouble and didn’t even remember to do cry face. Maybe my eyes ain’t right? IDK.
Yeah, your eyes aren’t right. There were tears streaming down her face for quite a long time. She was crying like a baby.
On Sun, May 10, 2015 at 11:44 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Nene is a fraud and a fake…and has become more and more obnoxious with each season, it’s off-putting.
I think shes a better actress than the Richards sisters, yes.
Dude that was totally real crying. There is no way Nene can pull that emotion out and act that way on command. She just doesn’t have the acting abilities. That was genuine emotion and I think she desperately wished she could stop crying. It just all came to the forefront and could no longer be held in. And if you saw how Cynthia reacted.. I thought that whole moment contained very real actions and reactions.
PS- I hope Kandi’s lame ski show flops miserably. Her mom is a disgusting, horrible hag.
I totally bought the tears. I just don’t think they had anything to do with mama abandonment issues. More likely she was upset that things weren’t going her way and had to do something to turn it around so she could regain control and be the center of attention. Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Okay. Maybe. I looked for them, especially because you wrote about them, but no, couldn’t find them. I saw Nene do a lot of shaking, and pretend like she didn’t have the strength to walk on her own, but not crying. My bad?
I think she was furious with the counselor, and the breakdown/tears were prompted by anger – that’s why she made him admit he was wrong in the counseling session. He also contradicted himself – at one point he said he knew about NeNe’s issues, and then when she was pushing for him to admit he was wrong, he said something like- if he had known about her issues he would have handled the session differently.
Yep Tootsie. I agree with all of that. Nene was PISSED with the counselor. You know how sometimes you are so pissed off with someone that you cry and are pissed that you are crying? I’m starting to think it was something like that. Then she got sympathy and didn’t know how to respond to it.
On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 12:36 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Good eye tootsie! That “canceling” session really steamed Nene’s broccoli for some reason. It seems like an incongruous reaction. And anytime it’s mentioned Nene loses her shit. What’s join on?
Damn! Sorry. *What’s going on?
No i agree, the beginning was real THEN she milked the hell out of it.
I bought the tears too TT, but I need to watch all over again to see if there was anything that led up to them. Up to that point the show was really boooooorrring.
There was a pount where Dr Jeff addressed that Nene had a whole lot of shit that she needed to work on and implied that not needing to hold back on the secret mommy issues might let her move forward now. So maybe it’s not “I’m right and you wrong?”
The whole show was weird, right down to Andy calling for a “sister hug” with him being the Big Sister in the Middle.
Whoops, that should have been “I’m Wrong and You Right!” …Freudian slip, maybe?
I think the emotions were real; she was upset after being called out on what an awful person she is for 10 hours and being unable to just scream her way out of it. I think pretending it was about her mom was a ploy for sympathy.
I think she was crying because she was in the hot seat, if you ask me. I thought I saw her tense up since the moment the therapist came out. She looked like a caged animal, I do believe the tears were real due to a panic or anxiety attack or something similar, not because she felt bad about anything at all.
TT, I agree that Nene was having a genuine emotional breakdown. The revert back to her old self means she checked herself. -Oddly showing her intentions were never to be that vulnerable!
I’m just shocked you’re giving it to Nene! Sometimes I feel like the audience in the blog really do favor certain wives. It’s a little draining so I read other blogs for overall points of view. But you TT are objective and give a housewife an objective recap.
Kenya just set herself up for the biggest Nene and Kenya power pal partnership and Nene might bite! We shall see. Exciting for next season.
Kandi is stone not leaving character about her stance on Nene. What evs.. It’s was a non factor.
I love that you pointed out Pheadeas non verbals towards Andy! No invite to the upfront a and all the coldness calls for some more tea that is brewing! Good stuff
She was crying real tears and I believe she was really hurt. But once she got it together, she was the same ole Nene. And no she is not that good of an actress!
TT, I think Nene’s tears were genuine. She always likes to look good and hold court, those tears did NOT make her look good. She had a vulnerable moment in front of people who, under normal circumstances, she would never want to expose her vulnerability to. That’s why she had to get off the ‘stage.’ asap. When she returned, she was back in PR mode.
Tamara, the tears were real, it’s what motivated them that I question. Tears are often used as a form of manipulation and people who practice it become quite expert at sobbing as if their hearts were broken. My sister is a virtual genius at manipulating the family in that manner.
When was the last time you saw Nene cry? I must have missed all the practicing. Your theory fits Kandi much better.
On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 3:34 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I believe it. I think she was really crying. I think they were there all day (it was night when they went outside), she was called out on what a cunt she is all day, even Andy took a shade shot then a touchy subject was mentioned ie her mother and boom she cried. She got emotional. She is quite the bitch but she is also human.
Yes you are the only one and I’m shocked! She got exactly what she wanted….a redo of the canceling session where she was the center of attention! Yeah I’m not even putting it in quotations you know what I mean and that’s what she said! She was auditioning for her life! After all of that the cunt bucket was struggling to say anything nice about any of the ladies and how they empathized with her! Hell she could only utter Phaedra and porsha’s name and it made me wonder if she even likes them! She nearly choked to say something about Cynthia!! Stink behavior!
For once I’m with Kandi on this one.
I sure hope Claudia, Cynthia, Kenya, and Kandi are offered renewal contracts on RHOA. Boy, doesn’t Nene know how to ever talk rationally? She’s so loud and rude. I hate that you’re right, I’m wrong bull-shit.
Great way to end the show, I wish all the ladies the best and for the one’s returning for season 8 good luck. As for Carlos King who announced tonight that he’s leaving the show after 7 seasons, good luck. Good luck Andy with keeping the franchises fresh and interesting ✌
For someone who was on Brooowwwddway she did a terrible performance. I didn’t buy it for one minute. She wanted everyone to forget she called Claudia a half breed.
Am I wrong for having zero sympathy for Ne Ne? I just don’t understand why people now want to coddle this woman after everything she has done and said to and about them. Like Claudia said, we all have a story. We all have pain. Why is NeNe’s pain so much more important than the others’? Because she kept it a secret and we just found out about it? I’m sorry but this doesn’t excuse NeNe’s mean spirited and vile ways. If you have experienced pain, usually you can recognize and empathize the pain in others. Ne Ne can never do that. In her mind, people have to recognize her pain and emapthize with with her, but not vice versa. She is emotionally stunted and can’t be introspective, at all. It’s quite sad really. But still…. zero sympathy.
Silly ClassyLady: NeNe’s pain is the most important because she is a famous television and Broadway star!
Oh Lady! Nen’s a CON ARTIST! And her butler Greg too! Checkout the video Tamara posted the other day about The Leaks’s. That’s what they did before they got on this show. They scammed people. In trouble with the law, owing people money left and right. They’re still doing it, but now it’s a reality TV “performance”. Nene and Phaedra are two peas in a pod.
Which makes me think of something. Since Nene was basically a criminal before the show, and we know about Phaedra’s Apollo and Stanton drama, isn’t it a possible that’s how Nene and Phaedra know each other from before the show? That’s why Nene knows that Phaedra got her Ph.D in dickery? Hmmm?
No. I am with you. Like Tamara said about Kandi, I felt like I was in the twilight zone watching this show tonight until I came here afterward and saw that others also saw through that performance. My guess is Nene is trying to show people in the industry that she is a real person, capable of feelings and not the cold, difficult diva she now has a rep for being. She can’t stay afloat if nobody will hire her. I hope no one out there with hiring power believed this crap. The sooner Nene Leakes fades into oblivion, the better.
@ClassyLady80 nope, you are not wrong.
I am totally on board with you Classy Lady. The world does not revolve around Nene, but tonight everybody but Kandi allowed it to.
I think Nene’s star status after the early success of RHOA went totally to her head. In her mind, she and she alone was responsible for it and there was no room for any more stars. When the newbies like Kenya and Claudia came on and stole the spotlight it through her for a loop,and knocked her off her axis. In order to compensate for not feeling in control she became arrogant, loud, mean, obnoxious and entitled. And now she thinks she can justify it by saying she had Mommy issues? Nah!
I agree the attention Nene has gotten from the show has gone to her head. And, unfortunately, it’s her atrocious behavior that has brought that attention, so Nene, with her still immature psyche, thinks that since she’s been rewarded in the past for this bad behavior, that she can continue with it.
I was totally turned off by the attention the others gave her after her meltdown. I think they checked their common sense and self esteems at the door by letting Nene completely off the hook for the things she has said and done. Until Nene acknowledges her hurtful words and deeds and apologizes for them, she’ll continue to use and abuse people.
“Dr.” Jeff needs to turn in his license for the part he played in giving Nene a pass on the ‘no-accountability’ and meanness tour she’s been on for the past few years. It’s boring/ I’m tired of her shouting over everyone and insulting people and being mean and arrogant with no consequences — and after this reunion, she walked out with a huge pat on the back for her actions and words. It’s a turn off which is exactly what I’m going to do when RWoATL comes back on my tv screen.
She did NOT keep it a secret. It was a major story line for her the first two seasons and she’s mentioned it plenty in the past. It was ridiculous for her to act as if she’d never mentioned it before and then imply that Kandi has used her brother’s death as an excuse for her bad behavior when Kandi has barely mentioned him on the show.
Exactly pdto90. I also co-signed your previous comment but there was no reply button. You said:
I think the emotions were real; she was upset after being called out on what an awful person she is for 10 hours and being unable to just scream her way out of it. I think pretending it was about her mom was a ploy for sympathy.
Okay. Here’s an idea. The fact that Greg said to Nene “You won” in order to console her was maybe a key clue as to the true reason behind her breakdown. Greg knows and sees the Nene that nobody else does. She probably goes into narcissistic rages in his presence and rants about the other Wives “coming for her” and her money. Maybe she was crying because she thought she had lost?
I’ve already conceded that Nene’s tears were genuine, but I refuse to believe that their source was the one claimed by Nene. She was crying for one reason (losing her peach), but lied (surprise! surprise!), and said it was about her mother. This all has something to do with the group therapy session, which pissed her off so completely that she threatened Dr. Jeff regarding his license.
Nene’s shaking in her boots about losing her peach and primary and/or only real source of livelihood. She knows that all her claims of success are bullshit. She’s scared shitless!
God, y’all it’s like you didn’t even watch the same show. When Greg said “you won” he was talking about overcoming the loss of her mother and winning despite that.
I feel like I am teaching reading comprehension for TV shows.
On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 4:10 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I agree ClassyLady! Nene is always mean to these girls. It’s always about Nene. I just want to smack the smirk off Nenes face!
What the fuck? Nene claims that Claudia called herself mixed race and that gave Nene permission to call Claudia half-breed and other racist names??? So if Nene calls herself black does that give someone else the right to call her the N word??? Don’t think so bitch! Why did Claudia backtrack on that point and seem to forgive? Oh yeah, class. Nene even had to throw in she has other mixed race friends so it’s okay. OVER IT.
Dr WhoDaFuk said everyone should back Nene because she, too, had childhood troubles? NO. NO. NO. Life is not about Nene and he needs to stop kissing her ass. Everyone seems to have told their childhood problems, why do Nene’s rate higher??? Per dr WhoDaFuk: “Everyone needs to listen to Nene right now.” HELLLLLLL NO.
Nene made it so clear she was above filming with these ladies all season but at the finale recap she had just soooo much to say…about WHAT. She was hardly there.
Thank gawd this is over for another season, I swear I won’t watch again [wink] if Nene is there, but I hope the Claudia’s and Kenya’s and even Cynthia and Kandi get to come back.
Omg… when Nene said Claudia talks about her light skin and being mixed and correlated with calling her a half breed was no big… I wanted to punch my TV! It speaks to her lack of intelligence. It reminded me of Brandi last year on BH saying she has all these different races of friends but she still said what she said to Joyce anyhow on national TV like it was no big deal.
It’s one thing when one has those thoughts in private talking to friends and family that have the same interest and level of thinking but once one steps out and talks like this in a public area be prepared to face the music. Nene and Brandi can both kick rocks om this!
@BeetsWhy @CocoBrown isn’t what Nene said last year to Andy, about did he want her to pull his pants down and kiss his azz, regarding the remark gays, the same as the half-breed remark? Each time, she tried to just gloss over those remarks, and Andy/Bravo still let her come back. She’s above everybody else, and can say and do what she wants.
I like Kandi all over again for that. Girl is overrrrr it.
What the fuck is going on with Porsha in that one picture?
Nene is so full of pride that she doesn’t get it. WE DONT GIVE A CARE!. MY MOM HAD TEN CHILLDREN AND WASNT AT HOME AND I CAME OUT OKAY.
I will not be watching bravo next season if I have to watch this boring junk and ignorant folks like Nene Leakes. She wont be making money off of me!
I wish somebody else would facilitate these reunions bc it’s obvious andy is partial to the beasts. I wonder how much bravo paid dr. jeff to make a complete fool of himself on nation tv? If bravo can air kandi goes skiing why can’t they air Kenya’s production? I’m over this bullsh!t. Nene has taken RHOA down the toilet faster then my turd can flush
Kyla, about Andy, I don’t think he gives a rats ass about any of the women on that stage. As long as they each can pull in fans/viewers, which brings in advertising dollars for Andy, he is happy.
Andy seemed like he cared the first season, kept the Ladies in line, then he just stopped. These are not the type of women Andy would admire or invite to one of his home party’s.
I doubt he even watches the shows like we do, he is looking for drama.
You are right cali. But Andy approves every episode and sees them all in advance. And the only HW he hangs out with is Bethenny, after she got rich.
On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 2:21 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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And it finally occurred to me that he doesn’t care what is true. There’s a lot of yakking about what really happened and what was really said…and Andy doesn’t really care about the truth. He just wants whatever brings the most drama.
I think he sometimes goes to dinner with LVP when he’s in LA or she’s in NY. But nothing like the Bethenny worship he has going on. I still can’t figure out why he was so hot to get her back and why he thinks she can save RHONY. I used to watch the show in the earlier seasons and actually liked the character she played. Now, not so much.
I guess, I felt the way Kandi was responding. Nene gets a lot of passes in this group and this is another one. Nene is hurting but she has hurt others too. It’s not right, it’s just an endless cycle. No one owes us understanding or to acknowledge our “kool aids” the only one we owe is ourselves. Nene needs to stop trying to get whatever it is that she feels she needs from these ladies and needs to focus on ways that she can learn to love and appreciate the things that she has and have worked for in her life.
Nene just isnt a good enough actress to pull that shit off. I was completely sympatico with Kandi who spent the rest of the reunion with a wtf look on her face because, come on, wtf nene?
Nene says her blood clots which prevent her from traveling (with the other ladies anyway) has warranted her a new name “Clotisha”. Lol more like ClotNeshous! This woman is completely ridiculous. Her behavior on these reunion shows drives me nuts to the point I’m pretty close to yelling at the screen for her to shut up and just sit there like a lady unless she has something relevant to share, and knock off the childish looks, and the even more childish “Oh yes, you’re right I’m…” statements. That entire couch is full of that BS behavior. The stupid smug smiling at lie-statments made by the three of them. Porsha’s the worst with the looks, and the smug smiles. It’s like I’m watching a bunch of malice filled 10 year olds. The other couch with the adult ladies displays some of that behavior but no where neat the evil couch’s level.
I agree Wonky Tonk and when did we as a society decide it was ok the lionize strippers and hookers? Allegedly.
I think people give NeNe a pass because she’s convinced them she did it to raise her chillrens. I think that’s a bullshit excuse because that’s not the only option for earning money. Porsha on the other hand is just a straight up hoe. Allegedly.
Kandi’s reaction reminded me of Caroline Manzo when everyone “made up” with Danielle at the NJ reunion that year. It was “seriously??””
Thanks TT for your post , I enjoy them more than the show. I didn’t care for the reunion at all. I can’t understand why Andy allows Nene dominate him, [perhaps it a sick sexual fantasy of his] She’s ignorant, loud and uncouth. I guess that she pulled out those tears so that she could audition for some real acting roles. She used to be fun and funny, now she’s like a bad rash. I hope that Team Pretty all get renewals. Team Beast needs a revamp, I know that Andy will never get rid of Nene, but bye to Miss THOT and the funeral director with 5 degrees ,who doesn’t need the money!
Rash! Oh my gawd! Marvelous Grammy! Nene’s like a bad case of the herpes. Andy just can’t get rid of her! HAAAAAAAA ha ha ha ha!
But I do get that icky visual that Nene rides Andy like a horsey in his tighty whites and scarf in his mouth saying giddy up!!!
As usual I am on the other side of the street with my opinion. I feel that NeNe’s break down was genuine. Everyone is always saying that she can’t act. The moment she shows some real feelings it is called an academy award performance. Kandi is acting like a scorned lover. She is still not over NeNe stealing Phaedra from her. Such bitterness.
You’re an idiot
You are more of an idiot for calling me an idiot because I do not see things the same way. I am amused.
Clearly you’re both idiots. We’re all idiots. Now let’s move on a play nice in the sandbox.
The moment Nene turned was when the doctor said he would always have her back. That’s like giving her carte blanche.
Hahahaha….word!
So there’s a picture of Kandi’s ass on the Internet and I am literally falling over. I was confused as to what Kenya was referring to at first, but the shade was priceless. I can’t. I really can’t breathe.
I think NeNe hates Kandi because she is self-made. She had money and fame before the show, and doesn’t need the housewives paycheck OR exposure for her businesses/brand to succeed. Kandi has waaay more money, buys houses for everyone… has a terrible, unsupportive mother and manages not to be a bitter victim. Kandi has talent. I’m not even a big Kandi fan, though I did love Xscape. I’m just pointing out how NeNe hides her thirst behind hate.
I wish there were “Like” arrows/buttons in this commenting section. Freaking LOVE this comment!
Hides thirst behind hate! B A M! Wowzers!
When Kenya was telling Nene that they have a lot in common, another lightbulb switched on in Nene’s head. That’s when she got up with the intent to pretend like she was leaving. The thing that triggered her getting up out of her chair was Kenya’s soliloquy. You could see the cogs turning in Nene’s head: “Uh oh, Kenya’s getting too much screen time! Can’t have that. Gotta make sure it’s about me!” It was really a game of chess between the two. Nene’s like Bobby Fischer. Fischer would cause a spectacle, accuse the opponent of cheating when they’re in fact winning fair and square, and then he’d walk off when things weren’t rigged in his favor. Sounds a lot like Nene. No?
Kandi was gold tonight: “I can’t understand what caused it.” Wow Kandi. There’s something to be said for sticking to your guns.
Nene’s “crying”? Not one single, solitary tear. Not even one drop of mascara, like Phaedra. Maybe she didn’t have enough time to get into character? Maybe she was trying to do two accents like the Cinderella show? Barf!
Oh, and Cynthia’s full of beans too. Fake ass concern. I’ve now watched pretty much the whole thing. Nene not only showed her ass tonight, but she showed her ass taking a massive, stinking shit. Detestable!
@Minky – I have a 46-inch HD TV, and I could see the tears rolling down Nene’s face. She WAS crying. I still think she’s a bitch though.
Okay DJFL. I re-watched it and I did see a tear or two. I concede. However, why the fuck did Dr. Jeff assure Nene that he would never “betray” her? Does that sound odd to you or have I lost my mind.
@Minky – I have no idea what he meant by that comment.
NeNe looked stoned.
Wouldn’t porsha be in her 50s if she was six years old when she marched in Selma with her granddaddy???
What do you mean, she was there remember? She got stones “throwed” at her.
@The Jam – Some of them must have hit her in the head and caused brain damage.
How did I miss that? Did Porsha really say that? No sir! No! That’s just too fucking much! I don’t say this lightly, but Porsha’s not right in the head. Like, serious issues.
This is funny. I can’t stand Porsha but she wasn’t talking about Selma. Her grandfather led a march that took place in 1987 in a non-white area called Forsyth County and they were stoned there. (over a lack of integration)
Andy didn’t ask for details because he didn’t care.
Well you know in some countries she would be stoned for some of the things she allegedly does. Maybe she was channeling.
She said she was at a March with him but never said which one or when. It’s possible.
Shay, I agree with your assessment. Nene is jealous of anyone with any real talent or success. She is unable to genuinely feel happy for anyone’s achievements but insists on screaming what she has achieved to the rooftops ad nauseam. She’s arrogant, rude, loud, obnoxious, ignorant and disrespectful …characteristics she deems necessary to achieve “stardom” and be sought after and adored. Just gross….be gone and get gone!
Nene is so blinded by her issues, whatever they may truly be, I believe she thinks she is smart, respectful, and kind. She thinks that the other women are mean to her and unfairly blame her. She can’t see how much they actually do hold back and don’t deal out as bad as she serves. Nene sees the world her way, where she is the one always being picked on, and she cannot understand why. She must be seeing herself as an 8 year old, or however old she was when her mama sent her off to be a southern girl.
Get over it!
Nene is emotionally ill. It sickens me to observe the coddling she receives but it is akin to watching a circus act.
It was the same as last reunion. Porsha as the attacker had everyone holding her and telling her it was ok, poor poor Porsha. No one cared what happened to Kenya.
LOL — someone needs to cover up her left nipple! I can’t stomach this show at all anymore and nor do I need to with these great recaps. Counting down until Nene’s new house goes into foreclosure..and 5, 4, 3, 2….
She’s got a good 3-4 years before foreclosue. She’s been making NYC money living in GA that can go A LOOOONG way even with all of her overspending.
On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 12:51 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Maybe they paid cash for the house.
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHHHA! BWAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHH BWAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHHAH!!!!!!!
I CANT’T BREATHE! BWAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHHAHHAHAHH!
Maybe they paid cash for… BWHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAH!
Kenya and Claudia didn’t buy that foolishness at all…. Kenya knew exactly what was going on but she also knew it would look better if she appeared concerned. Nene could have cut her wrist the long way and no one on the pretty couch would have cared, maybe except for Cynthia.
Bingo. Forgive me people, but I gotta say it. Were Nene and Cynthia involved in a clandestine romantic relationship? I’ve had friends and then had some friends turn into enemies in my years, just like anybody else. But I’ve never kissed anybody’s ass or begged for a friend to “take me back”. The only time I’ve ever felt or shown the kind of concern Cynthia shows for Nene was over men I was in love with. Period. Full stop. It’s just friggin weird.
Minky you’ve brought up an interesting point. In my own experience, every time a friend ceased being a friend, it was over, period. Never once did I ever even think about becoming friends again or want to. Romance is totally different and the heart fucks up a reasonable mind that should know better most every time.
All Nene got the shakes and the tears because she needed some alcohol she probably did not eat that morning so she wouldn’t look bloated and to fit in that pantsuit. Just kidding don’t want to start ant rumors. Thanks Tamera for answering my question about the upfronts.
I didn’t watch the reunion but I believe she does have real issues with abandonment. For the people saying they’ve ne er seen her show signs of it previously, look back to season one. She was so hurt when she found out her father wasn’t the man she thought it was. Furthermore, during her wedding spin off she begged him to come to Atlanta and give her away and he blew her off. I believe his brother, whom she called her favorite uncle, attended. Even when she went to meet the man her mom had the affair with he met her outside on the curb and wouldn’t even let her inside of his home. I remember her being excited about getting to know him but he never called.
As for Kandi, her hatred towards Nene will never allow her to feel sympathy for her. Gregg attended and spoke at Todd’s mom’s funeral and both Nene and Gregg attended AJ’s funeral but she never shows any sympathy towards Nene. I’ve never heard her question anyone else making up on the show but whenever Kim and Nene made and Phaedra and Nene made up she was upset
I think Nene is a bitch 98% of the time but I think he abandonment issues are real. She’s so bitter and its from not feeling accepted.
I see what you’re saying FGF. But Kandi lets a lot of shit slide with A LOT of other people. She didn’t even really come for Kim Bierman. I would have if it were me. Nene brings out the worst in her for a reason. That reason we don’t know. She behaves as though Nene has either done something really awful to her, or like Nene is an incurable con artist, pathological liar and theif that should never be trusted under any circumstances. Which is it? Who knows?
Nene’s been attacking Kandi since first season.
since Kandi’s first season I mean.
Nene has been JEALOUS of Kandi since day 1.
I also think NeNE’s emotions were genuine in the moment. Kandi’s non-reaction was exactly what I would expect from her. I think Kandi is even more self-involved than NeNe is. Am I the only one who has noticed that Kandi’s voice breaks and she cries only when she is feeling sorry for herself or has to justify her own selfish actions? I think that she did drop Phaedra when Apollo’s misdeeds were made public and what is she doing letting Apollo bitch about his marital problems behind Phaedra’s back, when they are supposed to be BFs? I think she put way more energy into defending and supporting her horrible mother than she did in trying to get to know Todd’s mom. I think drama scares her, or bores her and her first reaction to any problem is denial and if that fails
she gets angry. I get that she and Todd are trying their best to present the picture of a happy blended family, but Kandi may be headed for the bitch edit next season and I’d kind of welcome that.
I think Kandi cries when people who are SUPPOSED to be her friends or family doubt, her intentions or what she has already done for them. Nene never like Kandi because she was never impressed with her. AND Kandi had the nerve to leave Nene off the “Tardy for Party” song. Nene has never comforted Kandi when she cries, and Kandi didn’t fall for her ookie doke.
Well, you know what? At some point you have to get over shit from your childhood. 50 years is plenty of time to do so.
I was 9 when I found a doctors script with “abort”, “fetus” among other things that I don’t remember now on it. The dates matched, my mothers name was on it. They meant me. The script was to abort me.
It took me long time to get over: not wanted, not loved, meant to be destroyed. I found appreciation in that she didn’t go through with it. I got to thinking, whether you wanted or not – you gave me life. Now I am going to use it however, whether you like it or not.
Oh please…I do not buy the mama drama & the crocodile tears. She could not defend her reprehensible behavior, so she put on an act to deflect the negative attention. #StuntQueen #GirlBye
I know this is going to sound mean, and I don’t mean for it too… but how sad is it that Gregg Leakes, someone she did not know from Adam spoke at Sharon’s funeral?
On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 1:15 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I was surprised by that as well. Maybe they did know each other off camera?
Very sad, I’m sure he volunteered for PR sake. Poor Sharon. Treated like trash by Joyce and eulogized by a stranger with an ulterior motive.
Maybe he was one of her customers when her husband was pimping her out,, ask mama Joyce.
I was confused by this also, but maybe they had a rapport off camera.
Lately it seems to me that Gregg is aiming towards becoming a preacher. His conversations include a large dose of pontification.
I thought it was curious when it was first mentioned that Greg spoke at Sharon’s funeral, but then I got the impression that he did the “for those of us left behind” comforting speech for Todd’s benefit. Greg seems to fancy himself as the resident sage/philosopher so that’s possibly why he offered his “wisdom”. Plus he was in New York anyway spinning his wheels so he was on hand.
Hmmm? Were there any cameras around? I know that sounds heartless but considering the kind of people we’re talking about here, I wouldn’t be surprised.
I thought that too except don’t the guys all have a real tight friendship in real life? Or is that fake too?
I’m glad this reunion ended on a much better note than the last. The season 6 was just horrid. I guess I still have hope that the next season can have a decent balance of lighter moments like the other housewives shows.
Is Anyone going to talk about PORSHA? I used to wonder if she realized that Nene and Phaedra were clowning the hell out of her. But tonight after that “strip pole” comment that Nene launched at her, it was OBVIOUS in her face that she knew she was being played and she still laughed it off and played nice. She threw a little shade back, hi-fived Phaedra then continued to follow nene around like a lapdog. The Nene, Phaedra, Porsha trio is just sick.
who?
On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 3:27 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I actually thought for once Porsha had a good come back. When she responded to Nene with “yeah, you can teach me some tricks,”
“tricks” being the operative word.
Sandra, I agree that she had a good comeback. And laughing it off was probably the thing to do. I think i was more floored by the realization that she has obviously always KNOWN that nene shades the hell out of her, but she is still positioned herself as her lap dog/ mini-nene. Before I’d thought she was too thick to get the shade. But she knows that Phaedra and Nene are getting at her on a regular basis and she’s taking it. There are high school girls that take that kind of abuse to stay in their click..but for a 32 year old working girl like Porsha?? There are no words.
All I got for an 1 1/2 was a view of Nene’s greasy left tit.
lol they didn’t even blur her nipple.
On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 3:32 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I think on the west coast feed they turned it into a white blotch. While I am grateful that I didn’t have to look at her nip, it was really distracting!
Damn, now Nene will expect everyone should kiss her ass and never back talk to her because she was a rejected little girl. This story of her parents was covered in earlier seasons. This is something she should have dealt with in private counceling. It is not an excuse to mistreat others as if they are trying to take something from you.
It has always been obvious her overblown ego and trying to beat down everyone with words was over compensation for her insecurities. She had every opportunity to tell the new girls that she could relate to their family issues. Instead she treated them like dirt for their similar situation.
I think Kim is the one she is mad about of previous cast. She is jealous of her leaving her behind and having success. Now Kim is letting her horn in on that. They can relate on Mama issues now also. What past cast mates did should not put her on the hate fest for Kenya and Claudia. I don’t think she had input with their being hired. I think that is why she thinks the earlier girls owed her.
I never liked Kandi as much as after each part of this reunion.
I think Nene planned to totally act different this reunion to try to clean off her outrageous image. The tears may have caught her by surprise, but I think she did plan to go on the poor me story to be the last memory we would have of the season. She wanted to use it against the doctor as well. It was rediculous them almost all coddling and chasing after her. Personally, if I was sincerely broke up, I would hate people hanging on to me. Thank goodness this crap is over for a while.
I think it’s Shereé she is pissed about. Kim actually did thank her at one reunion, saying she would never have met her husband and had her babies had it not been for Nene. Shereé acted like Nene had nothing to do with getting her on the show when in fact, it was true that Nene gave her name to producers. I think this “breakthrough” had been brewing inside Nene since season 1 when Kim and Shereé teamed up and would dog Nene on camera and laugh behind her back. And I totally agree-real tears, but some may be for mom and the rest are from admitting defeat but not admitting defeat. Nene is one of the most prideful people I’ve ever seen. And like Tanara said, I am one of those who when I am furious, I cry.
I am now watching the big group hug minus Claudia, Kandi, and Kenya. Nene has shown no growth this season. I was willing to commiserate, but somehow I doubt she will change. It takes more than one breakthrough to dig out of the big shit pile she has on her feelings, years of therapy maybe? I hope I’m wrong. I think this is it for me regarding RHOA.
Please disregard anything nice I ever said about NeNe in the past. I guess I was only trying to be charitably nice to “The Linebacker” and find something positive to say for her.
That was the fakiest crying scene in the history of sympathy ploys. The trembling hands, then the frightened look in her wonky eyes. Breakdown, my ass. If her shoulders were shaking it was because she was trying to suppress laughter because I surely didn’t see the tracks of any tears on her face. Oh and then having to be helped off the stage. Like that big old heifer ever needed assistance walking in her life.
I can just hear her and Greg in the car driving away from the filming. “Man, them bitches was trippin’ when I was up there gittin’ my cryin’ on. They ’bout fell off that stage with they bug eyes!” And then she does that little choking-on-a-chicken-bone or some shrimp shells laugh she does. Scrhh..scrhh..scrhh…followed by HUH! HUH! HUH!”
The African-American version of Bonnie and Clyde, working hard to ensure yet another season of grifting the viewing public.
I said all that and left out my suspicion that something was left out in editing that preceded Nene’s meltdown. I would be surprised it started in such a random way, except if it was mapped out in her head to just get to it before the show closed without Nene taking over the final scene.
Even when Andy asked “Whats the back story between Nene and her mom?” I thought Gregg was gonna say something that maybe make me go “Aww” then when he said that her mom is a her sore spot I was like “really… isnt this old news” Andy had the look like “Uh huh. But, we’ve known this. I thought there was more to exploit for season 8.”
In conclusion, the title of the Reunion should be “I’m So Misunderstood?”
Sorry about posting two comments in a row, but is it possible that Andy sprung Dr. Jeff’s presence on Nene as a surprise and she was so furious that it caused the meltdown?
It’s obvious from Part 1 and 2 that she came on the reunion with some very structured, controlled, rehearsed lines and at some point, after 18 hours of filming, the house of cards fell down.
Kandi’s wtf reaction to Nene’s exit was priceless. I was watching with the same.
Nene’s meltdown seemed contrived from the fact that she was in the hot seat with Dr Jeff and the tape was rolling about her boorish, assinine behavior at the counseling session. Dr Jeff (whom Ive list all respect for after his apology to NeNe) appears to think she had a breakthrough, but all she did was plan another exit. She is still as vile and nasty as ever.
Nene’s sister refuted the entire story about her mommy abandonment issues in an interview. The girl from Athens is a fraud.
I believe Nene was crying hard and was genuine and feeling sorry for herself but as TT pu it “But she pulled her shit together and went back to her cunt satchel self in record time.” Because of that, unlike dumbass Andy, I dont believe this is a breakthrough for NeNe/NayNay.
After watching that nauseating reunion show I was left wondering how long it took Andy to pull Cynthia, Porsha and Pahedra’s heads out of NeNe’s ass. That crying jag from Nene was all about neNe trying to flip the script on her being a grade A bitch all season and what better way than to have everyone feel sorry for her.
Next season with Kenya and Nene as besties will be interesting. Who will get the seat next to Andy at that reunion?
If Nene and Kenya come besties next season, it will be the catalyst I need to finally pull the plug on watching this show. I have tried to wean off because am turned off by all the meanness and meaninglessness. I used to enjoy the show – good and bad behavior – but it has turned into something that leaves a bad feeling in my spirit.
Dr Jeff is a thirsty charlatan… A gun for hire in the area of pop psychology. I wouldn’t let him analyze my toy fox terrier. But, forget him! Andy Cohen has become utterly insufferable. These staged shows and fake reunions have become like High School drama class exercises! Laughably inauthentic. NeNe Leakes is a media darling… She parties with the likes of Puffy and Rihanna. She’s made the best use of her of time on the Real Housewives. For some unfathomable reason, many people enjoy her schtick! Go figure ! As Franz Liszt once said : “the public loves trash”…
Amen!
I feel the same way about Dr. Jeff! I have never consulted with a therapist before, but the coddling he did seemed unprofessional. Zero respect for him and his analysis. Gosh, I wish Dr Phil would have been there to call BS on her behavior. Hell, I’d even take Wendy Williams over Dr. Jeff! And her crocodile tears were short lived…she has been on WWHL since the reunion was taped, and she is still acting a fool. She is such a poor actress…
Doesn’t Dr. Jeff appear on CNN as some kind of consultant, or expert? His style reminds me of Dr. Drew, who always sticks out his lower lip in sympathy when someone is telling their story. It’s very fake to me. A good counselor will call you out on bullshit.
Why was Claudia barely featured on the Reunion? I thought it was odd that Andy barely acknowledged her. Part 3 was when we first heard anything from her . Seemed odd to me.
I gave up on RHOA a while ago, so I haven’t been following, but why is Porsha wearing my bedroom curtains?
Nene tears were real but had nothing to do with her mom’s abandonment but more because Hollywood & cast mates abandoned her. After Glee & a glance at the New Normal, Nene thought she had Hollywood by the balls like she has Andy & her cast mates. News flash Nene Leakes… (in Kevin O’Leary’s voice) you are dead to Hollywood & Kandi … DING DONG THE WICKED WITCH IS DEAD!
All the bragging, insults, mistreatment of friends, cast mates & being above them i.e., “none of these girls are on my level” have caught up with Nene & it’s hard for her to hear, accept & watch being played back … I’d cry too if I were that awful.
When you dig a ditch for someone else you end up falling in it. What we witness last night was the “rich bit$h” trying to dig her way out of that ditch! (in other words save her azz with BRAVO – she needs that check)
“You never win when you play dirty” (in your own words Nene).
You are indeed well named common sense. It’s disturbing to see how many people fall for lies and deceptions. Anyone with common sense could see that it was only a matter of time before the likes of Nene Leakes dug a hole for herself. It remains to be seen if she will be able to dig herself out of it.
I agree with you, it remains to be seen if Nene is there next season. She’s her own worst enemy; instead of quietly riding the train of success & enjoying all the stops (opportunities) she thought she had arrived (ego) & decided to jump that train & fell into one of many ditches she dug along the way before reaching her true destination & boy does it hurt.
I used to like Nene and thought she was funny. The turning point for me was the bus fight with Kim. However I do think her feelings were real about her mom as were her tears. Do I think she’s gonna change her behavior no. But just like Kenya and her mom just because you are raised by a living family it does not change the fact you wonder why your own mother that gave birth to you didn’t love you enough to try and have a relationship with you. Even if she could not raise you she could still be a part of your life.
Now the half breed comment then and now sickens me as a mother of biracial children. With a half assed apology to the viewers and none to Cladia just speaks to her morals. If she has biracial friends as she says she has no respect for them, if they didn’t drop her then they should drop her now for not being willing to accept responsibility for how she made a biracial woman feel with her racially inappropriate comments.
On to Peter, I don’t know what makes him think he’s to good for a waitress. As a former waitress of 14 yrs. I promise you I have moral standards I made great money I bought my first home at 20 yrs old and didn’t need the help of a man to do it. Furthermore I wouldn’t have a man like Peter. So J Lo can have him but I doubt she would want him either.
Forget being bi-racial. I wished Andy had asked NeNe how are white and black people two different breeds? So nasty, rude and racist. How did she out of not apologizing for that comment??
Amen!
CheyChey, I agree about Peter. He made me madder than anyone else did last night. He’d rather do himself than have a waitress!?! What a pig. I hope his wait staff treats him the way he deserves after hearing him say that. Any waitress worth a dime, would turn down his advances anyway.
It’s been a while now since I have waited tables and I never did it myself but I’ve seen a lot of waitresses do things to people’s food. I’m sure Peter eats out and I’m sure a lot of waiters watch RHOA. I’m not saying for anyone to do anything this is not a request people! I’m just saying that people do that sort of thing in food service so you should not piss off the people that serve your food.
I think y’all are over reacting to Peter. He was not intending to insult waitstaff everywhere. He also was not saying he was gonna go fuck JLo. He was saying, in a very poor manner, that it would take someone way above Cynthia to make him stray.
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I didn’t take it that way. I thought he was trying to say that if he was going to risk everything by cheating, he would go big.
Kandi doesn’t give a fuck. You can tell she feels secure in her relationship with Bravo. Her spin off looks kind of dumb. I will watch though because I like Kandi a lot.
Maybe he spoke on behalf of the “husbands” of the show. Apollo was away at college and I wouldn’t trust Peter to speak at a funeral. I’d be too afraid he’d plug 1 of his businesses. Maybe all of Greg’s years as a con artist have made him a good public speaker. He usually sounds wise when give advice to the younger husbands.
sorry if someone already asked this question, but Porsha knows what it means to be a thot she called cynthia a thot and meant it as a insult because cynthia posed nude (tastefully btw) for a magazine. why now is she acting like its a good thing ?
I don’t understand how any woman can laugh when someone calls you the princess of THOTlandia. That is an insult, but she just kept smiling like Andy and the others were giving her the ultimate compliment. Guess some people will do anything (like selling their dignity) to be on TV.
Because she lacks common sense?
Just watching the breakdown. From what I’m reading, the “breakthrough” Claudia just mentioned probably didn’t occur. So, I’m calling fake in advance!!
Nene was merely acting with the fake crying. As much as I like kenya, why in the heck does she feel the need to constantly trying be friends with those that clearly do not want to be associated with her. Give it a rest. Why in the hell is dumb boat porsha still there? Phaedra is just sickening and an awful person. And who did nene supposedly help that went on to become great and never thanked her? Sounds like some Ike Turner mess
Nene does not want to be friends with any of hem and has said so clearly and openly. What she does want is to be the HBWIC (Head Bitch What’ in Charge) and have them kissing her ass. When that wasn’t happening she melted down.
That was my question too Ann!!! Who did she “help”? She doesn’t “help” anyone! I think she’s just feeling jealous of Kim Z…Kim hooked a good man, got a successful spin-off & is living a pretty good life. She didnt have to throw anyone under the bus to get there. Nene is probably regretting her words right now, because they are biting her in the behind…you never win when you play dirty…
I think this is the part where TT inserts the link to her blog where she hooked up Kenya through a mutual friend with Bravo to start a connection/ recommendation. Hence nene even saying Kenya is good for the show on occasion.
Also Nene has shared and cast mates have conceded over the years that she was trying to make it as an actress when approached to do this reality show and pointed production at some of the first season wives. For sure Kim admitted to Nene being the link to her bravo chain. Sheree was also one of Nene’s referrals. It doesn’t mean the girls didn’t interview and earn the spot but the hook up with the opportunity started with Lenithia.
I’d even guess as a viewer, Pheadra’s sell to bravo was that she ‘knew’ Nene. The same way Melissa Gorga ‘knew’ Teresa Guidice. The networks thirst for all that knowledge got the girls hooked up with bravo. The thirst ticked of the HBIC of each respective show.
Just my two cents.
I’ve never really cared for the shows where they bring on the so called psychologist/therapist/psychiatrist for counseling. There always seems to be an ulterior motive. Last night was supposedly the redemption of NeNe. Reminds me of the RHOBH show where Taylor brought her therapist to a party (yes a party) to convince the ladies she had been abused in set up for her book.
I don’t think it’s just the fact that she wonders why she was sent away. I think she was mad about that for a long time, and that her mother passed away and she was never able to make peace with her. So she’s never make peace with the situation. It is sad, but I do dislike when people try to use life’s unfortunate or even tragic situation for years and years of asshole behavior.
I think a huge part, maybe even half of that, is she’s so pissed off that she feel she shot Kim and Sheree to stardom, and They basically got on TV and made her look like a fool a lot. She says they had boundaries-what? They did not. I’m sorry Nene’s mother sent her away, and died without Nene ever having a relationship with her. I can’t imagine what that feels like, and I know that probably breaks her heart a lot, especially since she became a mother and a grandmother.
And the night in Puerto Rico and the “shade” throw down? All that was, was Nene being drunk and spouting bs stuff off. Didn’t mean anything on either side to me. We all say dumb shit when drunk.
Finally, I think Nene simply broke from years of being a bitch and trying to hold her head up with these women and the public saying what they do about Nene. Deep down she knows most of it’s true and is a prideful person and would rather die than change and give the satisfaction. I think the real Nene if she would get the Hollywood off of her, is probably a funny, loyal true friend without the cameras.
I know in season one or two, Nene did mention her mother leaving her to be raised by her aunt, but she made it sound like that was something that Nene and her aunt wanted. It is a breakthrough and heartbreaking to see how much that has hurt her. That’s probably why she has a hard relationship with her sisters. They got mom. It all makes so much sense.
NeNe “shot Sheree to stardom”? HAHA. Our beloved TT did more to keep Sheree relevant than NeNe ever did.
Nene had a breakdown and not a breakthrough. …you can have one without the other. She hasnt changed yet…
Please reread. “nene feels she shot Shereé and Kim to stardom.” I did not say that I find that true.
I don’t care what any of you say-whether she wanted to live with her aunt or not, the fact that her mother raised her sisters and not her – how would you feel? Nene probably gave her the high hat any time her mother did reach out and then suddenly died. So imagine being a bitch to your mother and then she dies. She has to live with that.
Again, I said my opinion is
Nene broke from years of fighting, being called names, calling others names, always having to stay one step ahead, and it did break her. It is embarrassing for me to cry in front of a few people-on national television? The mom thing was just an excuse. I’ve blamed crying on something else many times when I don’t want to talk about what I’m feeling. I’m glad you love “TT” so much (Tamara I assume?) but you could have found a better post to do some butt kissing on.
Simone, I’m on the fence. Prideful people don’t usually change. Not in real life. Nene has the pride of Lucifer.
could it possibly be that since andy made it a point to ask Kenya if her if she has ever spoken to her mother and kenya brought up the story how she only ever said hello to her at a funeral years ago that a light bulb went off in nene’s head and realised that andy may try to pursue this as kenyas story line for next season and take the number one spot light., so she came back with her contrived mama non sense??? … cuz lets face it. everyone wants to know the real deal with kenyas mother, she rejected her out right as a baby. yes nene has momma issues, but she was raised by her until she was a small child. and we have seen a pic of nene’s mother , but kenyas mother is like a ghost. we are all dying of curiosity. everyone would tune in to see some sort of reconciliation etc.
Where is Tee Cee? Clearly, I must be going through some type of withdrawl – I saw Tee Tee commented but then sadly realized it wasn’t who I thought it was (no offense Tee Tee).
FFP…allow me to recommend the archives! Not only is TeeCee a frequent commenter but you get to see her pale in comparison to some of the scariest trolls *ever*. I particularly recommend October and November of 2012, if only because it’s as far as I’ve gotten. There’s a gal named donna in there…yikes! Talk about nenetards and ghetto behavior. She was something else!
I know right! She quit coming so much so I did too!
Like I said, part three was bullshit. Nene did a fine performance as many bought that bullshit. Kandi was the only one keeping it real.
I can only go by what I read here, but I don’t think Nene is that good of an actress to cry on cue. So, I’m willing to bet TT’s account is correct. It was genuine for a brief moment, then became act.
I would rather they get rid of Phaedra and Nene than Claudia and Cynthia. And I’m glad at least one of the women (Kandi) is not falling for the bullshit.
Well, that was a whole lot of fuckwittage.
When NeNe mentioned that she had been “told” last reunion that Cynthia had requested for her seat to be moved, after hearing Cynthia and Andy’s comments I just thought yep, NeNe is lying again. Then I thought, hmmmmm …. was that a strategic move by production to crank up NeNe to come against Cynthia during filming?
I’m surprised none of the ladies (or Andy) called out NeNe on the “I can’t fly due to blood clot” excuse. Vegas is farther away from Atlanta than Puerto Rico, but she doesn’t seem to have an issues flying to Vegas … or L.A.!
I was disgusted that NeNe wouldn’t apologize to Claudia for the half breed comment. NeNe, you don’t get to decide which epithets are offensive and which are okay. Half breed has ALWAYS been offensive, at least to those who were the butt of the comment.
I didn’t buy NeNe’s shaking routine, but I do think her tears were real. I just don’t know what the true reasons were for the tears. Loss of fans? Realizing that most of her cast mates really don’t like her, and not just for the story line? People are turning to Team Kenya? By the time she was sobbing in Gregg’s arms, I had tears in my eyes. It’s hard not to feel sorry for anyone who was abandoned by their mother. What I DO have a problem with is her abuse of others who have similar issues. Kenya is also carrying that hurt, yet when she mentions it, all NeNe can do is make ugly faces and roll her eyes.
NeNe ended the reunion as nasty as she began it, and couldn’t turn down the opportunity to take one more shot at Dr. Jeff’s ability as a therapist. She had something to nice to say about all the cast makes (except Kandi), finishing with an “Oh and Cynthia. Ya she was back there” with a totally disinterested tone. Cynthia, next time stay on the sofa with Kandi. Kandi has it all figured out!
Bottom line is that I think the third episode was calculated and staged as a means of rehabilitating NeNe for future use by Bravo. Her abhorrent behavior has damaged the goods. Maybe Andy can come up with a new show for NeNe and Gregg, and call it “The Grifters.”
Nene can’t keep up with her own lies. They are starting to catch up to her. And she can’t deal with it. If she was a true actress, she would be much better at improv. But instead, she has to come prepared with her little catch phrases. And sometimes, they just don’t work. She’s not smart enough or talented enough to think on her feet, like some of the others.
I agree wholeheartedly with everything you said!!
Nene doesn’t understand that a sincere apology is not with resentment but because you genuinely feel remorseful. She’s never humble but always loud, angry, mad & indifferent when she extends an apology therefore her apologies are not accepted by most of her cast mates. Unfortunately Greg & others enable her cruel behavior with the Nay Nay bull$hit.
I am going to go out on a limb and confess (in hostile waters!) I cannot stand Kenya. I just don’t like her. However, when Nene had her meltdown – she was an absolute class act. When she appealed to Kandi as if to say ‘how can you sit there and watch someone suffer?’ THAT was the real Kenya – that was not Kenya and Brandon doing their rehearsed skits. I get her now.
100% with you. Kenya just aggravates the hell out of me and no I wouldn’t want to be friends with her either and not for anything she has done. She just annoys me. But she sure was a shining star during that moment.
I don’t doubt that Nene has some trauma from her childhood. I also don’t doubt that Kandi does too. But Kandi would never play that card and I think that’s why she found it annoying.
vivaladiva: You know this is just a snarky reality TV post, right? In real life, I would apologize for offending you. On this blog, not so much. Carry on.
could someone please point me in the direction (or better yet do a link) to the Nene and Gregg thingy about how shady they’ve lived or however it was put? Somehow, I missed that particular post. Greatly appreciate any help.
Nene’s act at the end was prob the best acting she’s done to date. @neneleaks is a total fake and is realizing her options are drying up as quick as our interest in her on Bravo!!!