TMZ keeps running these stories about who production has hired to “replace Nene.” First it was Kim Fields, then it was Sheree Whitfield, now it is Amiyah Scott. Well, one out of three ain’t bad. I told you that Kim Fields recently worked the kinks out of her contract and is now filming here:.
As for the usual game of musical peaches, Kenya, Cynthia, Kandi remain as close to sure things as we ever have at this point in the season. I’m told Kim Fields has officially signed on. All the other potentials have fallen by the wayside. So that leaves Phaedra, Porsha and even Cynthia’s sister Mallory to play hot potato for a peach. Andy seems to love Phaedra so she’s probably going to end up with one. Carlos loves Porsha so things are much improved for her.
At this point, barring any last minute indecision by production, the peaches go to Kenya, Cynthia, Kandi, Phaedra, Porsha and Kim. I do not think there will be a seventh peach, but you never know.
What TMZ doesn’t seem to understand is that Sheree, Marlo, Mallory and Amiyah showing up to a taping doesn’t put them on the show as paid participants. If I started a new post for every picture I saw, I would have been on the Kim Fields is out! bus. Or Sheree is in! bandwagon. I actually know what is happening behind the scenes and it’s just not that simple. Sheree, Marlo and Mallory are making day rate pay of about $1.500 or so depending on a few variables. Amiyah probably just signed a release. The only person Amiyah has followed on Twitter is Kenya and that is because she was at her event.
The only thing the photos tell me is that Phaedra and Porsha have seemingly secured their peaches as I predicted above. With the upheaval in production this season, things are more precarious than ever.
Here is what I know. Every year Atlanta hosts the Bronner Brothers Hair Care Convention. I believe the above gif is from Kenya during her first RHOA season. How quickly things change. This year, Kenya held a launch for Moore Hair Care in front of all the RHOA cameras.
Bravo rented out a space downtown at the M. Rich building to host an event about Kenya’s hair care product launch. Tamaratattles exclusive sources say that the attendees included Kenya Moore and a handsome white man she is reportedly dating, and Kim Fields and her husband. Porsha was there without her latest trick um dude. Claudia was there with a date but did not stay too long, she was just there to wish Kenya well on her endeavor. And all the folks you see pictured above. Kandi Burruss there but VERY briefly, she had another event related to Bronners I think it was a Toya Wright event. Also, some sites say Demetria McKinney was there, she was not. Peter was also NOT there. Interesting?
So to address rumors, Claudia was there for a bit, and mic’d. She was with actor Rob Riley. I doubt she will be on the episode, she was just making a brief appearance and left with Rob after making her rounds. She is unlikely to be back on RHOA as I mentioned she has other things going on. Amiyah Scott was there. And she was filmed. She did get to sit down, unlike Sheree who is standing there fanning her menopausal self out of camera range. To be fair, multiple told me it was quite hot in there. But, it’s clear Sheree is not even in the mix, unless she starts kissing Kenya ass in a very big way. She tried to come for Kenya at Cynthia’s event, and that may have been her major mistake. It would not surprise me for Sheree to start eating Kenya’s tossed salad though. Despite TMZ’s constant attempt to tell us who is replacing Nene, no one is replacing Nene, Kenya simply took her rightful place as QUEEN.
In my opinion, someone in production is trying to leak the whole HEY LOOK! WE HAVE A TRANSGENDER filming with us on RHOA. I find it a ridiculous and offensive ploy by production to see how it plays. RHOA has consistently gone for the gays in women’s heels and finger snapping bitches to represent the gay men of Atlanta. It’s an extremely pandering and unfair representation of the gay men I know and love in this town and none of us are amused. Just as Bravo attempts to represent all women from Atlanta as ratchet and black, the gay image is even worse. Amiyah is on the Internet “interviewing” about her transition asking, ” Are butterflies animals?” and displaying the intellect of a general hoodrat. She’s 27 and .. her claim to fame seems to be dating rappers on the down low. Allegedly. She’s be great for Love and Hip Hop. But not for RHOA.
So, to sum it up, someone sent TMZ a photo of a transgender woman filming a scene on RHOA. Because transgender is the new gay. I’m sort of repulsed by the whole bandwagon concept. But Bravo has no boundaries, and no issue for using women, black women, gay men, black gay men or any other group to mock. And as long as they pay them well, they will continue to do so. And as long as we tune in, they will continue.
Atlanta is full of local women of all races to publicize. Gay men of all varieties to showcase. But somehow, they always manage to showcase brawling black women and gay men teetering in loubs. And this is all decided by white men in NYC and rubber stamped by black gay showrunners. It’s kind of pathetic. And it is not an accident.
Will they decide to go even further and bring in a 27 year old onto this show only to exploit her? I hope not. And according to my production sources, she was just invited to “test”. So we might see here again, but I really doubt it. And contrary to what TMZ says she is neither a RHOA or a FOH. In the fierce race for FOH between Marlo, Mallory and Sheree, bitch doesn’t stand a chance.
I’d like to see both Mallory and Marlo as FOH. Sheree, I can take or leave.
I’m still MAD that Claudia’s not on the show, & yet they keep Porsha?!
Aarggh…
lauraannb I said the same thing , about Porsha and Claudia !!!!!!!!!!
Oh me too. But they gotta keep the Nenetard types happy I guess. Sorry TT I can’t help myself.
Peter wasn’t there because he’s here in Charlotte keeping tabs on his SportsOne venture…
The girl seated to the left of kenya is Shamea Morton not Amiyah. She was photographed with Porsha Williams on her instagram. Amiyah was there but that is not her sitting next to Kenya
That’s not Amiyah in the top pic.
Thanks, that is how the photo was labeled when I got it. It’s Porsha’s friend Shameeka.
Seems like we’re going to have a similar structure to season 6: core cast of 6, with several add ons (in that season we had Mynique, Mallory, Natalie and Maro). Depending on how much they have in the filming process, we could have Mallory, Sheree and Marlo as supporting players the whole season, whereas in season 6, those 4 supporting “friends” sorta came and went throughout the season (Mynique more at the beginning, Marlo more at the end, etc). Either way, I think we could all 3 to various degrees.
Thank you for this lovely fresh tea, with nuts still not sinking to the bottom. It ‘d work better if Scarlett O’Hara showed up in her gown from the goddamn green drapes to twirl Kenya than ever to get the least scent of the bitter pill, Sheree. Just can’t stand turnips, rutabaga or whitfucks.
“I saw these in the window and i just couldn’t resist!” The great Carol Burnette
Classic! Thanks for taking me back there. (smiling)
Best episode of the Carol Burnett show EVER, thx for the memory!
Agreed, TT! You hit the nail on the head. As a member of the Black LGBTQ community, I’m frustrated by the ways in which we (mostly the guys) are treated like accessories on these shows. I’m down for more representation of Black LGBTQ folk on reality shows BUT ONLY if we aren’t reduced to some awful trope.
Thank you. I can’t even breathe a word about RHOA when chatting with my gay male friends. They wish me the best with my site, and love me, but are appalled that gay men from Atlanta are essentially being portrayed as cross dressers.
I love Derek J and Miss J but they are a small representation of the gay men I know in a town FULL of hot gay men. They are being exploited. It’s infuriating.
This new, “lets find a transgender to exploit” is a REALLY bad idea.
On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 3:00 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Must say I was surprised.
The perfect cast is
Kim Fields
Kandi Burruss
Kenya Moore
Cynthia Bailey
Sheree Whitfield
Phaedra Parks
FOH
Marlo
Malory
Who is porsha s****** at bravo to keep coming on season after season. And the the fact phaedra is the only one looking at the camera and the way she’s looking is hilarious.
Any “perfect cast” list can not, by definition, include the name of Sheree Whitfield. A “perfectly awful” list? Yes.
Sheree’s simple-minded pretensions and misguided narcissism became very old and tiresome to watch by the end of Season 2. Her being gone is the best thing she’s ever done; she should continue to keep up the good work.
Marlo and Sheree are among the top 5 people on a very long list of people that Nene can’t stand. And it’s sad that all the people Nene has turned on, they all seem to be her friends to start, To name a few….Kim, Cynthia, Peter, Marlo, Sheree, Kenya, etc. Just as sad, the people she never really had a friendly rapport with, Phaedra and the THOT. became her friends (?) only because she had no one else. Marlo is a felon, so she fits right in. I can take or leave Marlo. But after seeing Sheree on Millionaire Matchmaker, made me dislike her so much more. Hopefully we will not see much of her….but enough to chap Nene’s ass. 🙂
And tamara that isn’t Amiya that’s porshas friend, that being tested sitting beside malory.
Thanks, it is Shameeka.
Very well said! Unfortunately, as long as we keep tuning in, they’ll keep turning up the ratchet…and this battle for a spot on the show ensures that will happen….I also heard that the lady in the yellow in the photo is Shame Morton, Porsha’s BFF and close friend of kandi and that she is also battling for a FOH spot?
Yes, I heard it is Shameeka.
The woman in the yellow is a friend of Porsha’s and is not Amiyah. Sheree did film with the women in several scenes at the event, and it was hot, and there was free booze. If anyone looked to be testing, it was Porsha’s friend and Amiyah.
This is a darn Sideshow and a mess and I still don’t understand why they ever questioned keeping Claudia, but I know she will do well whatever comes next. Has anyone seen Porsha’s man since that trip to the family BBQ and shooting range? I gave up watching comedies a while back but since I intend to see what RHOA8 brings, looks like I’ll be adding a comedy show back into my viewing mix. NeNe may come out the winner after all because looks like she has this production team and the powers that be scratching their heads and their asses.
Honestly… Kenya’s your new queen. She showed up last and it was a huge production. There is enough thirst and tons of girls, so I actually think it will do okay without NeNe.
Kenya was overheard saying it was too hot in there. She was there the entire time but made a grand entrance. Rightfully so it was her event
Yeah, she was definitely there the entire time because Lori and Brandon D. were there forever as well as I, lol. She apologized for the heat to the crowd on a mic when she entered.
I 100% agree you !
The way that taping was set up, looks like that’s what signs are pointing to
And this is all decided by white men in NYC and rubber stamped by black gay showrunners. It’s kind of pathetic. And it is not an accident. ‹—-TT I love you for this realness. Thank you for pointing out the blatant fuckery with not only this show but all media in general. I’ll be watching just to see how this comes together. But if Porscha & Phaedra are still on that bs from previous seasons, I’m done. I promise.
TT, you have hit a nerve! Can I tell you the last time I pulled or dragged or slapped or punched someone? When I was a kid! WTF are 40 and 50 year olds doing? And because of words? I know it happens, but it’s disproportionate in RHOA.
Let’s see….
Kenya vs Porsha. Nene vs Kim. Apollo vs Peter. Gregg vs. Peter. Apollo vs Brandon. Kandi vs Cynthia/Mallory. Pheadra vs Kenya (almost). What have I missed? Oh yeah, Sheree vs party or lawyer guy? (Who gon’ check me boo!) What have I missed guys? I bet there’s more.
I don’t know know the gay Atlanta scene so I’ll take your word for it.
These white men in New York sure know how to dangle that golden carrot to find donkeys acting like asses.
BTW, the only thing that can set me off is someone a) abusing my kids or b) physically attacking me. And I mean really attacking… not brushing my arm like Chuck did to Kenya! I am always ready and able to fight. I’m just not willing to since I hit puberty.
Peace? Chay Eday
Chay, you hit the nail on the head! “These white men in New York sure know how to dangle that golden carrot to find donkeys acting like asses.” What a profound, vile, dehumanizing , and yes true white,elitist, evil double standard they promote! It makes me sick! I truly believe it will, in the end be there ultimate demise! Not their careers perhaps, but their very soul? “What profiteth it a man if he gaineth the whole world but loseth his soul?”
Well said!
So, Tamara…….is that Shameeka?
Lol
I hope Kenya, Kandi, cynthia become the core trinity with Kim, Marlo and Phaedra I guess being in the mix. I can tolerate Portia. I wouldn’t mind Mallory being a FOH but Marlo deserves her peach over Portia.
I can’t take Porsha. I’d actually rather watch Nene, at least her wigs are funny.
Wasn’t Porsha showcasing some hair line at that Bronners thing also?
Sheree. Ugh.
TT–your patience tonight is something I should strive for every day. God love Porsha and her friend–the one you have repeatedly identified (like I said, admire your patience!). I guess we should thank Instagram too. Thank you for your recaps. I absolutely love your blog. You are spot on–consistently. I agree about the stereotyping in RHOA. Sad and frustrating.
Exquisite delivery, TT you are the best….
I do have to say one of my favorite storylines ever was a Sheree one. When she dated that fake PhD guy. It was contrived but so hilarious. Maybe Bravo can set her up with another con artist for old times sake.
Lordy, this season hasn’t started and it already sounds like a snooze fest. Bring back Claudia!!! Drop Porsha. Although it does sound like once again, Sheree, is showing her delusions of grandeur.
Kenya will check you boo.
Kenya is not my queen. Last season was my first actually liking her. Shes a chameleon so it will be interesting to me to see which Kenya shows up this season. I’m not impressed with any of the FOH.
I’m assuming that this was filmed after Cynthia’s event so why is Sheree there even on the sidelines after the water throwing incident? I wonder if they’re bringing in this younger girl to test the waters with the audience and if positive response bring in more younger girls nex year to tap into that age group, I hope not though there is enough childish behavior on here already.
When they give the “Mature Content” warning at the beginning of each episode of RHtakeYourPick, it autoplays in my head what they used to add…”It may not seem like it.”!
I’ve been a long time fan of your site Tamara and being a good friend of Amaya’s let me tell you she’s far from a “general hood rat”. Her family is upper middle class and she went to a very expensive all boys catholic school. She’s a sweet and very generous person, and yes she has dated a few rappers and athletes, but she successfully has her own VERY popular hair company.
I was in attendance and the rumor that she had joined is surprising to me. I did not see her tape with anyone but Kand . She pretty much was just one of the guest. They hurried her over for her scene and it was quick. The person who filmed a lot was an ex-cheerleader whose name I don’t want to get wrong. She filmed ALOT. I would definitely bet on Sheree eventually being a big part of the season. Production was up her ass as soon as she arrived. All the girls were in a good mood, no Drama that any of us guest could see. All in all it was a great event.
Did Sheree and Kenya interact? If so, did they seem cordial?
I heard they were cordial. Not sure I believe that though. I mean really? Kenya is going to be surrounded by morons this season.
On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 3:14 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Not that I could see. That group shot that they’re all in was the only part of the room that roped off. Everybody seemed so happy. And Kenya thanked everyone of the girls for coming and she called them all her girlfriends, even Sheree. She accidentally called Porsha: Porsha Stewart. The crowd rumbled a little trying to spot shade, but Kenya had quickly corrected herself. I didn’t see it as intentional at all. Actually you could hear Porsha joking with her. And the two laughing. They all seemed happy.
How is it that you ended up at the event?
On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 5:18 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I can see Kenya throwing a little shade at Sheree over her home taking so long, or something like that that and Sheree going all “Who gone check me boo” neck rolling, finer snapping on her…
TT I just RSVP’d and signed my release when I got there. Friends with a few ppl there. Not the cast tho.
I guess what I am asking is how you got invited. I often wondered how they got the background people for these things.
On Thu, Aug 20, 2015 at 4:29 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Oh lol sorry. It was an open Invite. Kenya put it on social media. I’m friends with Brandon on FB and that’s how I saw it. Lots of ppl were talking about it. Since a lot of my real life friends are friends or staff of the cast I said I might as well go. I had a blast. Anybody could have gone. It was just like being an extra, unpaid but food and open bar.
Thanks, as a hermit, I would never go. I was just curious. I don’t follow people’s timelines that closely anymore as I’m so busy lately. I rely on other people to send me such things. 🙂
On Thu, Aug 20, 2015 at 8:43 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Open bar? Damn. If I am ever in Atlanta when they film something like this, I’ll go and bring my girlfriends. We can get buzzed and see if any drama with the Housewives pops off. LOL!
Damming, can’t stand Kendra, she’s a violent big mouth that loves to stir up trouble. She’d take any girls husband or boyfriend just to prove she’s better and what’s with the stupid “twirling ” ? That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen. Porsche is just a
simpleton. All plastic surgery, no brains. Cynthia likes to stir the pot so others fight and she sits back acting innocent.
Atlanta is a wonderful city, let’s show the folks the REAL Atlanta, white, Brown, black with all occupations.
Not only did you get the name wrong (there is no Kendra on RHOA) but the rest of your comment was stupid. Except for calling PORSHA a simpleton.
That video of Kendra on the escalator is too funny…I’m going to do that next time my hubs and I are at LAX!
Ooosie ~ Kenya
Ima still gonna pose and wave down the escalator ~
I always liked Sheree until she started taking TT to court. That was just absurd and a waste of money.
But I always wanted Sheree to succeed. Whether it was She by Sheree, or a workout video. I would actually purchase her workout video, she is in great shape. Not just for her age, but in great shape period.
I also liked her one liners and the fact that she never backed down to Nene. I think out of all the women, Nene is the most scared of Sheree. Nene always got into Kim’s face but she never tried that with Sheree. She knew better.
The lawsuit crap just left a bad taste in my mouth. I wish Sheree would have never done that. It was just so silly and petty.
I do hope Sheree gets paid a bunch for whatever her role is, and that she uses this season to get something off the ground. I hope she doesn’t blow it on another Ashton Martin.
TT thank you for providing us this info. I agree with every word you’re saying about exploiting people. Bravo are just ridiculous. I was hugely put off by Andys comments about that black NYC housewife he wanted but wished she lived in Atlanta. Like WTH. Thanks for this casting tea you have served!!!!! Your site is the best
That is so silly! There are plenty of women that live in Atlanta and live and look like the Beverly Hills or OC wives. If he was introduced to one of them would his response be? “I wish you lived in Southern CA.”
Why does he want a segregated cast? SMH…
Vivica Fox said the same thing. That Andy told her that he wished she lived in Atlanta. God forbid Bravo add a black woman to OC, Beverly Hills, NYC or god forbid another white woman is cast for ATL.