It’s time for the premier of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and I already very excited. In case you missed it Yolanda Foster announced today that her king is divorcing her.
Lisa Rinna
Holy crap my DVR didn’t record even though I TRIPLE CHECKED IT! and so I have missed the first five minutes. I join the rest of you while Lisa Rinna is getting ready to shoot Oprah Winfrey’s Where Are They Now. Lisa talks about how her longest job was three years on Days of Our Lives and how hard it is to always be looking for work.
Pinky
Pinky is throwing out the first pitch at a Dodgers game. It’s LGBT night, and even the balls are pink. She actually throws it perfectly, it was just a little bit short.
Eileen
Eileen is shown on set for Y & R running her lines and getting her wardrobe ready. Her character is in a love triangle with her daughter. She has been in one years before where she was the daughter. She is worried one in her future will be with he as the grandmother.
Eileen is redecorating her house. I knew Brandi’s “American Psycho” comment started this whole thing off. Eileen is a bit of a hoarder and she is starting to edit some things out. Filming started on this right when her father in law Dick Van Patton died. I was quite saddened by that and I don’t even know him. It must have been so hard for the family. Because of the death in the family, Eileen will be unable to attend Lisa’s birthday party.
Kyle
Kyle is giving me Pam flashbacks looking at $75,000 sunglasses at her store. I just love these ridiculous commercials. Are people who can afford these sunglasses really watching RHOBH on a Tuesday night? Kyle and Pinky meet for lunch. They talk about Yolanda. Pinky says she has texted her trying to see her but she’s never up to it. Lisa says she doesn’t really understand what is wrong with Yo. Lisa, like me, does not think she has been properly diagnosed.
Pinky says that she is not really close to Yolanda anymore since the incident where Yolanda was mean to Ken at that finale party where she accused Ken of grabbing her or whatever. Yet Pinky plans to soldier on because Yolanda is unwell. Hmmm, that is interesting.
Kyle talks about the show she is producing through Warner Brothers about her life growing up in the 70s. Kathy is pissed about the show, according to Kyle. I think Kathy is worried that family secrets will be aired. Kim and Kyle are still not talking. This was after Kim’s arrest at the Beverly Hotel. At this time she is in rehab. Allegedly. They show a montage of Kim being wasted on RHOBH. Kyle says it good to have it all out in the open. Lisa tells Kyle that she has been a great sister to Kim. Kyle seems quite emotional.
At the end of the episode we got a conversation between Kyle and Mauricio about Kim. Kyle is conflicted about whether to reach out to Kim or not. Kyle says that she has to create some separation between Kim and herself for her own wellbeing. But Kyle is feeling guilty the decision. I feel so sorry for Kyle.
Yolanda
We see Yolanda looking very ill. They make sure to let us know that the person treating her is a Naturopathic Doctor. Oh, Yo. Then she admits that she has been living in the condo in the city for the last nine months and not with her refrigerator in Malibu. She starts talking about how her house is just way too big for her. Then we get a facetime to tout Gigi’s career. Interesting. Now Yo has gone from calling it “Chronic Lyme” all these years to calling it “Neurological Lyme.” If she was diagnosed with Neurological Lyme in 2012 why start calling it that in 2015?
Yolanda rattles off all the alternative treatments she has tried. She says she hasn’t driven a car in three years. Then Cody Simpson’s mother shows up to chat with her. Lisa Rinna calls and invites Yo to her birthday party. After the call Yolanda is crying to her friend who is there about her kids being her only reason to go on living. It looks like we are going to see a lot of Yolanda crying. This is so sad.
Lisa’s Birthday Party
Yolanda arrives at the party without a single drop of makeup. This floors pretty much everyone. I have another thought about it which I will not mention. Pinky points out that Yo might have taken ten seconds for a bit of concealer. I think she could have run a lipstick over her lips at least. David is in Seattle. Yolanda usually would say something like “he is Seattle at the behest of the Queen of Holland to write a song for her granddaughter’s christening” or some such. No elaborate explanation today.
The overseas trip this year is in Tuscany and I could not be happier about that.
Yolanda is very sick and leaves after just a few minutes. That is enough to get an episode check. Harry comes in he and Lisa are hysterically funny. Eileen and Vinnie sent a lovely gift to the dinner party. How thoughtful of Eileen to think of her during her family’s grieving. Harry gives Lisa GIANT diamond earrings.
The conversation turned toward Yolanda. Everyone was in shock about how unwell she looked.
Next Week: We’re going to Tuscany! Is it just Kyle and Pinky? And Yolanda’s conversations begin to take a fatalistic turn. We also see David by her side for some new treatment.
I’m not looking forward to Yolanda’s dark place being in every episode. I watch this show for the opposite of that.
Yo is a classic case of a woman who’s losing her marriage. TT, she said herself that shes tired,puffy, and HOT. All symptoms of a woman going through menopause with depression. The cough was fake. No make-up Puhleeze, shes playing the sympathy card.
Yolanda with hair/make-up:
“She looks good. I mean, she doesn’t look sick. She must be faking it.”
Yolanda without hair/make-up:
“Oh, she’s playing it up and looking for sympathy.”
How can she win?
When Ken said she looked ill, I believe that was music to Yolanda’s ears. She showed up the birthday party with no makeup on because she wanted to look pale and sickly. I don’t think she thought she was getting enough attention, so she started with the cough, then eventually left. I cant think of the name of the syndrome (starts with an N) that Yolanda was accused of having, but I looked it up, and oh my…it fits Yolanda to a T! Especially went one of the symptoms was traveling to see many different doctors for treatments. Or trying to establish your many imagined illnesses. I don’t think she it faking, I really think in HER mind she is extremely ill. I wonder why David is divorcing her? Don’t look too good for him, if she is so ill, or is it because he doesn’t think she is really ill?
ericzku, THIS, a million times! Spot on!!
I don’t think she can win no matter what she does, Ericzku. I have known people who were relieved that the doctors had found something/anything that was definitive.
Eileen is a class act! She’s one of my favorites. I believe her when she says she won’t necessarily follow the script. (I think that was her tagline.)
I’ve gone through that and thought I was losing my mind, but I still got up in the morning, got dressed and went to work. After work, I would do laundry, cook, clean and take care of the kids. I’m sure that whatever it is she has is multiplied by going through menopause but that’s not all of it. She’s been through divorce before.
I enjoyed the show and it moved quickly. It was very nice NOT having Brandi and Kim on it. As for Yolanda…I’m not sure what’s wrong with her but she looks terrible and was really messed up. I think that her marriage collapse may be part of her problem and that she needs more than just help for her physical ailments. Something is really wrong. I thought that Lisa was totally self-absorbed and not nearly as likable as she has been in the past and her “star” status has gone to her head. Kyle looked odd at times and Lisa Rinna was really annoying and trying way too hard to be clever and relevant. I’m glad that they paid tribute to Dick Van Patten as he was an icon in his industry and very well liked and respected. So far so good. Of course, they won’t let sleeping dogs lie and Kim and Brandi will make their appearances at some point but I have high hopes for an exciting season. Great recap.
Yo did look pretty bad, sick, but I think she just doesnt give a shit if she has makeup on or not, and for sure Ken was wearing more makeup than Yo was. I do feel badly for her, whatever she has, she is not well.
That’s exactly what I was thinking. She just doesn’t give a damn about wearing make-up. There have been days when didn’t have the energy to put a brush through my hair. She’s not well and I’m getting irritated at the people who think it’s just in her head.
I don’t know what the reason is for the divorce, but if it’s because she’s sick and not catering to his every need, he’s a piece of shit.
David Foster has an ego the size of California and I am not surprised that he is dumping Yo. He needs full time adoration and Yo is just too sick to suit his needs. He probably has some other woman at the ready who will be more than willing to worship and adore him 24/7. He is a talented man but not the nicest guy.
Damn, I hate to say this but Yolands disease seemed to get worse the closer David got to divorce, I mean he didn’t decide to divorce her in the last couple months, it had to be building for awhile. Lyme disease is one of the tough to prove diseases and I hope I’m wrong but she may be completely misdiagnosed or have a touch of Munchausen with a side of knowledge necessary to pull off the charade. What pushed me to even consider this was her complete lack of makeup at Lisa’s bday dinner, I mean she could have her hair and makeup people do it while she was in bed instead of looking for more sympathy.
I give her credit for not glamming it up.
If I heard the previews correctly, Yolanda is going to be accused of having Munchausen’s.
She’s obviously read all the comments from people (including myself) complaining that she looks far too good for someone on death’s door-Last season she showed up looking fantastic in stark contrast to off-season pics where she’s shown receiving every kind of treatment under the sun. Her fav pics would appear to be those where she is receiving an IV needle in her arm. She upped the anti this year by showing up looking sick on the Actual Show.
I think she does have lyme’s and in addition it’s affected her psychologically. I dunno, maybe I’m a sucker, but I feel bad for her-divorce sucks, this is her second, she’s sick and her kids are pretty much on their own now and she’s alone. Sad.
The only reason yolanda didn’t wear makeup is so people could talk about how sick she looks, Yo has had chronic lymes for years and has always looked presentable now that this is her main storyline she opts out of wearing makeup. i’ve said before that yo is definitely sick, but i cant help but think she is playing this up, i mean she made the effort to go to the party so i highly doubt it was so much more difficult to put on concealer or something
Lipstick always brightens you up. Cover Girl lip stain #549, lasts all day and can’t live without it.
I wore lipstick all the way thru cancer treatment. Well, that was the plan. It worked for a while but as I got sicker I just couldn’t keep it up. Yes, I went out when necessary but didn’t have the energy for any extras steps (as simple as they were). Sure, Yolanda might be walking around looking like that for sympathy or she might be genuinely ill. I can’t believe we’re going down this path again… #YolandaIsNotBrooks
You’re right Lady. I don’t want to go through that again. Nobody’s perfect, and Yolanda is no exception, but Brooks she ain’t. I’m going to truly reserve judgement until I see/hear more. Why have so many housewives shows turned into a game of “prove it”?
Lady Cocotte, I applaud your plan to put on lipstick through your cancer treatment and understand that it just wasn’t worth the effort. With my illness, sometimes I try to look presentable. Other times I just don’t give a damn how I look. It isn’t worth the effort and the extra energy it takes to put on makeup and do my hair can drain me enough to not be able to go where I need to go. I’m like Tamara. I don’t believe she has Chronic or Neurological Lyme’s Disease. I think she has been misdiagnosed but I do think she is sick. Being chronically ill some days and even weeks are better than others and then it changes and you just can’t function. To look at me I don’t look like I’m going to die tomorrow but live a day in my shoes and you’d understand how bad it gets with CRPS. Many people who have never experienced a chronic, debilitating disease that doesn’t have outward signs have a hard time believing the pain and symptoms. I wish I was making up mine.
hannahkingrose…
Are you and I the same person? Ha! I joke, slightly. This whole storyline thing is hitting far too close to home for me. I have a chronic illness and a separate chronic pain issue. (Yes, I was nosy and looked up what CRPS was.) Anyway, even after I had multiple surgeries, all kinds of smaller procedures, various doctors.. I was STILL accused of faking the whole darn thing. Why? Because I ‘looked’ fine!
Thank you for saying that Lady C. She has been sick for a long time and is now getting divorced. I don’t think I would care much about makeup at this point. Please….let’s not go there again.
There is a difference though. Yolanda can afford to have people do her makeup whereas the rest of us can’t. So, it isn’t about her not caring enough to make the effort because there is no extra effort on her part. i am not questioning Yolanda’s illness or even getting into the she must be faking thing. I just think she is playing things up for sympathy. Last season when she was talking about how sick she was and how much brain function she had lost, she still at least had concealer on and no one questioned her illness.
Yolanda is just as ill this season as she was last season. She had people do her hair and makeup for her last season, what is stopping her from doing the same this season? This isn’t about whether or not she is ill, it is about how much she is playing up her illness for sympathy. Also, her illness has suddenly changed from Chronic Lyme Disease to Neurological Lyme Disease. Does that mean she finally listened to a doctor and not the quacks that she was travelling all over the world to see for a miracle cure? I wonder if the doctor who found her leaky breast implant was able to convince her that there is no medical diagnosis of Chronic Lyme Disease?
Please see TTs comment about mental health, being stinky, etc. below. From one crazy to another, I vouch for her. THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. You can hire people to make your face and hair look pretty, but no one is taking that shit off. I cannot understand why no one else cannot understand this concept. For whatever reason, Yolanda doesn’t want to bother with it anymore.
Good grief. Are we really going to argue about MAKEUP?
Yolanda is sick. And she sounds really depressed, on top of that. Give her a break.
I fired my therapist because her main concern seemed to be my lack of makeup. I came to her with much bigger issues than that.
I agree 100 per cent Lady C. I also think that depression is a part of this. We just don’t get depression and don’t consider it a viable illness. But I can assure people it is. She seemed to really love David and watching the show he just never seemed to be that responsive. I don’t thank it is because of lack of love but more emotional laziness and his total love for himself. She isn’t my fave but I would wish this on no one. Peace to her for sure.
Carrie so sorry if you had to go through people believing you were faking your illness. That sucks when you KNOW something is wrong and you don’t know what it is or how to fix it. I don’t want to sound mean but some people can’t or won’t comprehend what it’s like to have your body betray you unless it has happened to them. Some empathize which is great. Others think you can’t possibly be as sick as you claim or that it’s all in your head. They try to catch you doing something that proves you aren’t sick even though some days aren’t as bad as others and you try to have as normal a life as you can. You learn to hide your true feelings or either speak out for yourself and others like you. I hope Yolanda is able to finally be correctly diagnosed.
She said she’s not using nail polish/make-up because of the toxins they contain. It has nothing to do with being to ill to put some on.
TT,
I see you coming ever closer to my side of the fence where Yolanda is not being completely honest. She is ill, but not exactly with what she is portraying. Liked the episode otherwise.
Ken made too many unkind comments about Yolanda’s appearance.
At this point, I can’t figure out Yolanda’s situation. I never thought her marriage was genuine because Foster isn’t a good actor. The “my king” stuff was ridiculous. My guess is that they had an arrangement that didn’t work out. Who knows?
Ive heard Ken make disparaging remarks before, about some of the housewives appearances and weight. I think Ken is very old school,and that its only ok for the man to be older and not so great looking, but the women have to be much younger and super thin and all done up all the time. Oh wait, thats most men period.
I took Ken’s talking about her not looking well more to do with she looks sick. Everyone is telling her that she looks great but he’s just being honest in saying that she doesn’t. I don’t think it was in a malicious way but moreso I’m shocked and processing it type of way. IMO
Thanks for saying that, MzKRB. That is exactly the way I interpreted Ken’s reaction. He seemed shocked and overwhelmed at her frailty.
Yolanda looked tired, but really…let’s wash off the makeup of everyone at that table and then compare. I’m going to bet she wouldn’t have stood out so much. Every other woman there probably spent a couple of hours in hair and makeup.
I sure hope Yolanda gets better. She was clearly having a hot flash at the dinner. Does she know that’s part of menopause? I just want to manage her healthcare for six months.
Oh swizzle! You and me both about the healthcare management. Menopause is a scary experience I am not looking forward to. My mother lost her mind and it was a bit scary, so I’m worried.
Why don’t doctors just prescribe a lot of weed or a mild upper like phentermine for PMS mood swings? Or how about doctor prescribed spa visits or vacations that are covered by health insurance? A girl can dream.
Minky – My mother turned into a fucking lunatic when she was going through menopause. She was constantly screaming at me and my father and crying at the drop of a hat about nothing. One day when my parents and I were out looking for a house, she got all worked up over something and started screaming at my father that she wanted a divorce. She was 51 at the time, and that shit went on for years. She wouldn’t go to a doctor, so she never got any treatment for it.
Oh DJFL, You have so much to look forward to. Perhaps when your turn comes there will be doctors that actually have treatment for it. Right now you just go to a shrink for “coping mechanisms.” The worst thing about this whole thing is the regret I have for not being nicer to my mother when she went batshit. Good luck to you, dear.
Forgot to mention that Lisa Rinna was great. Maybe she’ll get the good edit this season. She’s funny and she looks great in clothes. Loving her and Harry.
I think she is going to get the Meghan Edmonds edit this season.
I really like Lisa but she was annoying in this show at times. The bathing suit shopping with her teenage daughters was weird. She wanted them filmed in those suits for sure. She just came off as fake in this show. Maybe as the season goes on it can change.
I seem to remember a post about Yolanda possibly being ill because her implants had been leaking and that she has all the classic symptoms of that, am i wrong?? I am also not sure many woman can pull off a first pitch like Lisa, all sparkly and pink.
Yes.. and I think she said her symptoms were improving after they were removed. But I haven’t heard anything about it since that one statement.
I am confused about the timing with the series regarding the removal of Yo’s implants vs what we are seeing on the series. Did the removal already happen at this point, or did this happen after filming? Has Yo seen an upturn in her health since the removal? And yes, menopause will screw with your brain, hence my question, lol.
With Yolanda’s comment that she has been living in a condo “in town” for 9 months, I think she and King Foster have separated for quite some time. Wouldn’t 9 months be basically since last season’s filming ended?
I couldn’t imagine leaving the house without a little concealer… it’s one of my biggest monthly expenses.
Which concealer?? Having trouble finding one that doesn’t age me..
Yes which one? i can’t find one that doesn’t get into all the little cracks and crevices under my eyes! For Yo, some false eye lashes and some blush is not to difficult to do, she was definitely going for the dramatic effect. Most of us would look like her if we went on camera without makeup at 51 years old. Surprisingly, it doesn’t look like she has had much work done!
A little dermablend cover cream in the right shade will do the trick. Don’t forget to finish with a little powder to set the concealer and give you the all day coverage your looking for.
Thanks for the make-up tip. My make-up tip for you and Mlle. TT slip her a margerita it should have a mushroom effect in a Sequoia in Wonderland kinda way.
Looks like you’ve been eating those shrooms because your post makes no sense but few of them do, so I’m not surprised
Thanks Sequoia, I used to love Dermablend, I’m going to try it again.
I own the same toaster as Eileen!
I own the same toaster as Eileen
Not that excited. Didn’t know that would post twice.
lol
I can already sense there is less tension this season with Kim and Brandi gone. Not always on the defensive all the time. What a nightmare it must of been working with those two never knowing what to expect. I too think Yo is ill but may be misdiagnosed.
I just rewatched last season. It was beyond painful. Those two need to stay gone.
God damn, a lot of these comments are pissing me off. Here we go with the “Yolanda is faking it/playing it up for attention” bullshit. It’s only episode 1. This is going to be a long painful season at this rate.
I thought Yolanda decided to eschew putting unnecessary chemicals in or on her body? Hence the growing-out roots in her hair and lack of make-up?
Lisa Vanderpump’s comment of “couldn’t she take ten seconds to put concealer on?” was very bitchy, un-empathetic, and not at all insightful. I’m already ready to despise her this season if that’s how she’s going to be. Clearly she (and many commenters here) have never suffered from a chronic illness and/or a major depression. Lucky her. When one DOES suffer from those things, ordinary, small daily tasks like that can turn into insurmountable obstacles. You stop caring. You eventually say to yourself, “Fuck it. I’ll just look ugly/stink/whatever. I don’t care anymore.”
I’m sure she could have a make-up artist come over to do her face. But are they also going to be there later to take everything off? I remember being in a place where the usual shower/shave/dress routine seemed like a task tantamount to running a marathon or swimming the English Channel. If you have limited energy and your priority is using it to be there for your friend, why bother with the make-up when you just have to wash it off again…and you don’t want the chemicals on you in the first place?
Well. My other takeaway from this episode was annoyance at Rinna’s talking heads. I want to tell her, “Your every utterance is not hysterically funny, as you seem to believe. Please stop with the knee-slapping laughter after every statement. It’s already old!” You think she’d take heed?
I was very sick for three years and almost died due to AIDS complications and there is no way I would have shown up to film without full hair and makeup. Just the opposite. I wanted to look my best in spite of how sick I was. If she’s that sick, why sign up for another season of the show.
Everyone handles things in different ways, you do understand that right?
And.. Money? As far as I know, she has no other source of income. It’s very clear her ‘husband’ is leaving her. She needs some source of income. Whether anyone else believes she’s sick or not, something is going on there. I have a chronic illness, and it is VERY EXPENSIVE to be sick. I don’t fault her for doing RHOBH at all. After THE KING leaves, somebody has to pay the medical bills.
Just when I was upset to have to argue with Eric this season, I find that now that Below Deck is over, Sequoia and I can have makeup sex over this issue.
I have been fighting depression and anxiety for years. I doubt I’ve worn makeup 20 times in those years. I barely find my way to the shower. I’ve gone to the grocery store stinking in pajamas many times. I know a bit about chronic conditions. I would never do a reality TV show anyway. But certainly would not at this point in life.
I’ve VERY sympathetic toward Yolanda. But her diagnoses keeps changing and something seems bit off. I pushed all of these thoughts out of my head RIGHT UP UNTIL SHE CLAIMED TWO OF HER THREE CHILDREN had the same nondiagnosis.
I agree TT. When she announced two of her kids suffered from the same condition, it really irked me. It was a total over share and kind of ‘off’, if you get my drift….
Makeup sex with tamaratattles.com tattles… I can hardly contain my excitment.
Stupid spell check. I know TT isn’t a Web site
TT, I have to say I agree with you 100% with what you just said. I love Yolanda, I am sympathetic to her situation and I think she was misdiagnosed as well. I understand confusion and questions but I don’t believe for one second Yolanda is faking anything. Like you, I have struggled w depression and anxiety for most of my life. It’s so hard to give a shit about makeup was you feel like a shell of a person. I was diagnosed a few years back w T1 diabetes as well, and while the depression, anxiety, and my blood sugars are under control, I have never gone back to stressing about makeup and only care about showering bc I don’t want to smell, ha! I was offended by the comments about her makeup. They should try living in the shoes of someone who is chronically ill. Ugh, I just think it’s gross.
@Carrie – you realize that Yolanda divorced Mohammed Hadid right? I’m sure she walked away with a fortune. IMHO, she continues to use the show as a platform for her cause of finding a cure for CHRONIC Lyme disease.
Angel(?)..
I’m well aware of who her ex-husband is and how wealthy he is as well. That said, neither you nor I know how much she got in the divorce. The internet says they were married for 6 years. I’m going to assume it was in California. California is nice to the person who holds all the money in the relationship when there’s a divorce, especially when they’ve been married for less than 10 years. He’s a smart, wealthy businessman. He would be an IDIOT if he walked into that marriage without a prenup. And, he didn’t walk away giving her a fortune either. Well, it may be a fortune for you and I.. but it’s not a fortune for them. That’s the point I made below. It’s expensive to live the lifestyle they do. They have HUMANS manage their houses for them. I don’t even know what means.. but evidently you can have that done now.
And, if I’m remembering correctly she divorced him because he couldn’t keep it in his pants.
I think David said a while ago Yolanda was doing the show to spread awareness of Lyme.
Make sure you use a condom for the makeup sex. I’m just saying…
AGREE! Whatever IS wrong with Yolanda, at this point I wouldn’t doubt she’s also suffering from depression. Chronic illness, depression and going through a divorce has got to be incredibly difficult for her.
Ericzku stated that people commenting negatively ant Yolanda had never been sick o depressed. I simply said I had been. Also yolanda hasn’t spoken on the show about marital problems so why should I take it into consideration. I don’t know how sick Yolanda is but wearing no makeup is, in my opinion, melodramatic.
And your an idiot if you think Yolanda needs the money she makes on RHW. Her refrigerator cost more then her salery.
I’m a no makeup wearer. It’s a choice, but not due to laziness. I have no problem with makeup, I just know it’s not for me.
Depression is an ongoing condition. I’ve been off of meds for years, over a decade. I manage and get by. It’s a daily struggle. It’s hard to watch anybody who’s suffering. Even if it’s someone loathsome.
God bless you all.
She’s getting a divorce… That means the money is leaving. Neither you or I know her financial details. But, David Foster is leaving and he’s taking all his money with him.
I’m going to assume your normal and have to work for a living. Maybe paycheck to paycheck. I’m also going to assume you don’t live the kind of lifestyle she does. She would probably freak the fuck out if she suddenly had to change places with you or I. There is no way in hell Yolanda Foster is going to downsize, because that’s what normal people do in situations like this. She’s been rich far too long. That’s what I meant when I said she’s doing it for the money. She needs to stay relevant so people will continue to want to pay her for something. Or, until she gets married again.
This is what happens when you rely on someone else to put food in your mouth and clothes on your back.
It did seem melodramatic. And in line with all the selfies with IVs in the forefront. She seems to be desperate for others to validate that she is really ill. I think being sick and not knowing why can make you go a bit crazy and sadly, that’s what appears to be happening to Yolanda.
Carrie, you assume an awful lot of stuff you have no way of knowing one way or the other. For instance, as stated above, i have AIDS and am unable to work so your assumption about me is wrong. You obviously have limited comprehensive ability so step off your high horse when addressing me.
I assume you’re not as big an idiot as you seem, but I could be wrong.
Sequoia..
Umm.. okay? My ability to comprehend things is just fine. I didn’t realize calling you a ‘normal’ person would offend you so much. And, that assuming you worked for a living would offend you. Also, assuming that you live paycheck to paycheck like so many Americans do… I’m shocked that would come off as offensive. There is nothing to be ashamed of about being ‘normal.’
So.. sorry I offended you.
And, you said originally you had AIDS… you never said you couldn’t work. For the record, I haven’t been able to work in years because of a chronic illness. Like yours, mine is never going away. But just because you’re sick and can’t work, and I’m sick and can’t work…. the world keeps turning… people around us have to work, and they have lives… even when we’re having a really hard time in ours. Sorry I offended you for thinking you were ‘normal,’ and one of them. I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t wish the hell I’m in on anyone. I wish I could be ‘normal’ again. I haven’t been ‘normal’ in years.
And yet curiously, with all your alleged problems, you assume things about me you couldn’t possible know. I’m sorry your not normal but given the level of your many, many, many post here at tt, I think you are idiot but I assume you don’t agree.
Have a nice day.
Wearing no make up is being melodramatic?
In fairness to viewers Yolanda has opted to take her illness center stage this season knowing that a lot of viewers and people in her own circle don’t understand it or believe it. She knew that last season and this is her choice to bring it to us and IMO it seems she is really upping the ante this season. So of course us viewers are going to have an opinion and comment on it. Why wouldn’t we?
I have no doubt something is wrong with Yolanda but I am not sure what. For two seasons prior it was the most convenient illness ever that only showed up at blogging and reunion time. Never for the dinner parties and trips. It is odd. I don’t think it is abnormal or bitchy for LisaV to admit she doesn’t understand it – Yolanda’s family have difficulty understanding it and all of those trips for treatments that she is quite vague about is confusing. It does take 10 seconds to apply concealer – probably less time than Yolanda spends each day on twitter promoting her daughters modelling careers or swallowing down handfuls of vitamins and supplements. When Yo makes dramatic statements that she can’t read or write for a year (when she is on twitter each day) or that she hasn’t driven her car for three years etc it makes her seem like she is over-egging the pudding.
I always read her statements about not being able to read and write as not being able to read or write longer material. When I was really depressed I couldn’t finish a book for the life of me, just because I was such a zombie. Messages on facebook and the like were no issue tho.
Everyone is different.
Couldn’t agree more. For me personally, after the whole RHOC Cancer Gate bullshit, I’m completely cured of all things housewives related and am no longer watching any of them. However, I will never tire of the snark, so here I am and here is where I’ll stay, opinion and all. 🙂
Your first point is spot on. When HWs make something very personal their storyline, they can’t really complain when viewers/other HWs question their motives/sincerity/honesty.
This goes for Brooks cancer, Shannon’s marriage, Kim’s sobriety, Brandi’s parenting methods (she brings it up all the time and whinges about Leanne) and now Yolanda’s illness.
I only sympathize when something the ladies try to keep under wraps is brought up, usually it involves their children (illnesses, criminal matters).
Amen! When I was going through “the change” I couldn’t even muster up the energy to pay my bills and I had money to pay them. People who haven’t gone through an extended illness accompanied by menopause and depression should just shut the F up and I agree, Lisa’s comment was bitchy and extremely shallow. Change up your hair Lisa, it’s starting to look mangy.
Yes on Lisa’s hair! Looked horrible last night. She needs to chop off several inches. She’ll look years younger.
I did love when she changed shirts at the baseball game and we got a glimpse at her perfectly normal belly. Very refreshing.
Lisa’s comment was honest. Don’t fault her for saying what many are thinking, and who said she’s going through menopause? Yolanda and I are the same age and I’m not there yet. Seems people are making big assumptions.
Umm, if her belly is normal, then mine is an abomination. Oh wait… It is. Never mind.
Denine, if you are 51 and have not gone through any perimenopausal symptoms you are in a rare group of fortunate people. No one is making assumptions. People with the same sort of symptoms are watching Yo go through them on TV. Congrats to you for being symptom free at 51.
I agree with ericzue but would add.
Yolanda is a beautiful person inside and out. When she wore makeup, it was light and not heavy caked cracked face like Lisa Vanderpump who brings up again her hard feels on her disagreement with Yolanda. Lisa, take off your crown.
Yolanda is a loving person. Hello my Love, I hear her say. She lived large, yes, but in part some of it by design as a designer. Obviously her critical care needs have put perspective in Yolanda’s life. Scaled down and not wearing make-not important. Yolanda w/o make-up is way better looking than many I know.
Yolanda is ill. On the show, she said she had a relapse. Her kids also diagnosed to lyme is not uncommon when they are around fields and horses. They are young and respond differently to treatment.
That said, Yolanda looks unwell. Her varied treatments, hope in the IV and unconventional treatments is out of desperation. I’m sure Yolanda prefers to be well. What on earth would she gain from going through the suffering?
TT:
Why would we be arguing? IDGI.
@Ericzu, I also wish she’d stop saying “baby” all the time. It drives me nuts!
This comment belongs way further up, it’s in response to what Ericzu said about Lisa Rinna. Don’t know why it ended up here!
Totally agree with you. When you have clinical depression, how you look is the least of your concerns. I’ve suffered from it on and off for years and i could go days with out having the energy to shower let alone do my hair and make up.
Also when you have depression your immune system isn’t as strong so you are more susceptible to other illnesses. So if she has depression it could make her feel worse with the Lyme disease.
I also think all the different treatments she is having and all the meds/supplements etc could be making things worse. Some of them could have bad interactions when taken together seeing as some are experimental treatments.
I feel for her and wish her all the best.
Shame on all of them. I swear I thought Yo looked great without make up. Id love to see the rest of them without a drop of war paint, then we can talk. Yo is pushing 50. She looks amazing. You can tell she’s ill, but they talked about her like she was the creature from the black lagoon. Snobs.
Mmm hmm. I hear you LisaPat. I’m always shocked to see some of my friends go without makeup. That’s mainly because I don’t recognize them at first. Ha ha ha!
All kidding aside, I can only dream of looking half as good as Yolanda looks NOW. Never-mind 50.
Sweaty palms and in her talking head she said ” I heat up like a car overheating”. HOT FLASHES OF MENOPAUSE, Mother described it as “the little heater inside of you”. It starts with peri, then you go into full blown menopauasal. It lasts almost 7 yrs. I was full menopausal at the age of 48 and only recently after 6yrs, am I over it.
Yes, those implants was poisoning her system.
What is Neurological Lyme? I think someone from HWBH reads your blog. You called this out from the get go and clued us in on Chronic.
Lisa Rinna fan, her daughter working at 17 for a car is awesome parenting on her and Harrys part. Harrys still as handsome as ever.
A lot of what Yolanda describes does sound like peri menopause IMO – the brain fog, joint pain, fatigue, general malaise etc. There are over 30 symptoms of PM that are quite debilitating for some women. I often wonder if this is really what her problem is. Shovelling down handfuls of supplements and vitamins is not good for the body either.
I do love these shows.
They have given me a PHD in “Delusion”
Tonights funniest line?:
“Gigi might go back to college after modeling”
BWAAAAAAAHAAAA!!
Yeah. Right.
So she can become a dental assistant.
Yolanda just looked like a middle aged woman without makeup on, and I thought she looked pretty damn good. I dunno what all the fuss is/was about. Lisa Vanderpump needs to chill sometimes with her comments. She’s a negative person and always throws shade in the form of a joke or tries to play off something nasty she says by laughing. Kyle always looks like a deer caught in headlights, Lisa Rinna’s crazy is starting to show, and Eileen is still a goddess.
Please tell me I’m not the only one who caught the GINORMOUS picture of David Foster on the wall. If my soon to be ex-husband made me pretend on national TV that it was my choice to leave that fabulous house to live in that apartment… ugh. That huge picture would not stay on the wall.
I hope she gets a good settlement for keeping her mouth shut.
So is Yolanda faking this for a storyline? Is this going to be RHOOC all over again? I’m not sure I want to go through that again. 🙁
Idk… I’m the type of person who likes to have all the facts before I jump to a conclusion.
I did so enjoy the dinner, and wonderful editing…. Every word and shot of Yolanda was just her ‘complaining’ or talking about her symptoms / illness. Gross, Bravo. I hope the viewers saw the obvious, disgusting Editing by Bravo. And, like always, the accompanying dramatic ‘this HW is crazy’ music playing in the background. Again, disgusting.
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~ along with extra audio clips of coughing (even when she wasn’t) .
I don’t understand the hype about Yolanda’s appearance. She looked worse in her first segment at her apartment where she actually looked like she has no makeup on. At the restraunt it looked like she did have a little bit on in my opinion.
“My husband shouldn’t have to help me just because I have this debilitating disease” is code for my husband David Foster is selfish asshole who’d rather attend charity gigs than honor his marriage vow of sickness & health blah blah blah. #TeamYolanda
Completely agree!
I agree. That comment was so sad. “His life shouldn’t stop just because I’m sick.”.
Heartbreaking.
Sooo true. Because you know if Kind David was sick, she would drop everything and wait on him hand and foot. I’m just surprised he didn’t leave her sooner…
Yes, UF! In sickness and in health. Lyme (chronic/neurological) is one of the most heated topics in the medical community, here and in the UK. The scientists have doubts as there are no studies, and those who have it (and/or the myriad of symptoms that go with it) think the medical community is not doing enough. My group of “friends”, have constant side bars and talking heads about a friend of ours who stepped down as a COO, and let his wife run everything, while he sits with Lyme. He can “do” somedays, and others, no. He is lucid, and then he is crazier and meaner than anything, plus-makes up shit. The whispers and rolling of the eyes (especially from the men) is interesting. This is a guy who was like Yo-accomplished, competitive, charming, respected in his field. Now, a lot of us just wonder. His wife deserves sainthood-and she stands by him. She goes to functions without him, she builds the company in his absence, she raises the kids, pays the bills, goes to workout, and has never ONCE gone off the track. But then again, she is so positive/focused, that it makes me wonder how much she is in denial. #TeamYolanda. At this point in his life, is he really having a lot of good hot sex with other women. Give me a break. Glad he can live with himself. .
I agree, he should be with her. He is disgusting!
I don’t know if she has what she says she has or not, but something definitely looks like it’s wrong with her. Her face looks puffy, she looks pale and lifeless, and she’s got dark circles under her eyes. If I wasn’t well to that degree the last place I would want to be seen is on television. Not because of the no makeup situation but because I just wouldn’t be up for the experience. This is what I don’t understand about these reality stars. It’s like they can’t let go of being on tv so they can deal with their issues whatever those issues might be. It’s like their ALLOWING themselves and their families to be exploited and I just don’t get it. Is it contractual? Is it a narrsasistic need to be seen on television? Is their need money driven? this is one of life’s connundroms that I just don’t understand. It’s right up there with “which comes first, the chicken or the egg?” Lol!!!!
I don’t think Yo has Munchausen’s syndrome. That implies deceit at some level. If it is psychological on any level I think it would be more along the lines of hypochondria, and she genuinely believes she is sick.
But I do tend to believe she is sick with something. Her children might be too, but with different things. I also believe depression and anxiety can be insidious in ways you could never guess.
Munchausen’s and hypochondria are both tricky for me. Well.. hypochondria is now called Illness Anxiety Disorder. Which is a better term to describe it anyway. The majority of society doesn’t understand mental illness, but boy do they love to throw Munchausen’s, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, et. al. around like they think they do! That said.. thank you for acknowledging that Munchausen’s implies deceit. If she’s being deceitful, give that girl an Oscar! Unless Munchausen’s a new thing for Yolanda or unless I’ve missed something, she hasn’t mentioned any previous illnesses in her life. That would give the viewers more evidence as we go along this season and make our diagnosis of her. But, now she’s claiming her children have it? Okay.. back it up. So, Munchausen’s by proxy? If it is, Munchausen’s is considered a Factitious Disorder and is a real mental disorder. That means we can’t be mean to her. (Yes, I love every part of this. This is what I was born for. Well, not the ‘be mean to Yolanda’ part.) But, like you, I’m not sold yet on the Munchausen’s. She’s making it extremely hard for me with the kid thing though.
I also don’t think it’s Illness Anxiety Disorder. Illness Anxiety Disorder is when someone is very anxious about illness in general, not just one illness. Illness Anxiety Disorder manifests itself in anxiety in many ways. If she does have Illness Anxiety Disorder, her soon to be ex-husband and children would have seen it by now. Judging on the amount of doctors she’s seen, one would hope at least some of them would’ve seen the anxiety symptoms present themselves. I have Anxiety Disorder, (yay me!) so I’m speaking from experience about extreme anxiety and behaviors. You don’t act like your normal self, and it’s obvious to those around you. If she had this, she would be diagnosed with a mental disorder. Again, we’d all have to be nice to her.
All of that said, I agree with you.. I think something is going on there. I’m very angry with Tamara Tattles for not sharing her opinion / knowledge. If you’re reading this Ms. Tattles, I’m angry!! *giggles*
If it is a mental issue, I have an opinion about a specific disorder. Because I always have an opinion, and because this is actually something I know about. But, I’m going to keep my mouth shut like Ms. Tattles and wait and see what happens.
Carrie,
Perhaps, it did not register when she claimed she broke her back giving birth to her son. I started doubting her then.
The thing is: if you lie about something, your integrity is in question in regards to everything else. Lisa and Brandi were the only cast members to visit her, no it was just Brandi. Don’t believe your lying eyes, Ken assaulted her. She was housebound for months during which she filmed, traveled, went to the gym and nearly strangled the trainer. No, my eyes were deceiving me again. She could read and write well enough to blognwhen situations presented her in a good light. Whenever her behavior was questionable, she was not well enough. When it was time to roast LVP on the reunion, she sat through all 3 hours. But not when Brandi was on the hot seat and Brandi’s big mouth might release Yolanda’s secrets should Yolanda fail to defend her.
I will stop now since there is none so blind as she who will not see.
Yveline,
While I don’t know for sure about a broken back. I do know someone who broke their pelvis in child birth. Two different things, yes, but it never set off a red flag for me. Something to consider.
Spill Carrie!
Everything you’re mentioning is still under the umbrella of this illness. I was referring to multiple illnesses over 5 years, 15 years.. Heck, maybe her entire life.
I don’t follow her on social media. So, you have me there. My ‘eyes’ aren’t lying. You just happen to know a fact that I don’t. That’s why I said I didn’t know everything, like you don’t know everything. And I mean that in the nicest way possible. Honestly, this is a tv show.. it’s entertainment… I’m not going to assume I know all of the details of her mental and physical well being because of what Bravo wants me to see. And, because of what she puts on her social media. I refuse to diagnose her based on that very small data. My education is based in mental illness, and it is irresponsible for me or anyone to make the call. Mental illness is not that simple. And to be clear, I said I wasn’t sold on Munchausen’s yet. And neither should you. You are not her doctor. You do not have all of the facts.
And, it’s not worth all of the frustration. To me, the frustration, anger and disgust should be pointed at Bravo for either putting a chronically, physically ill woman through public humiliation. Or, far worse putting a mentally ill woman through public humiliation. If that’s the case, they’ve truly hit an all time low.
My opinion on the castmates.. They’re co-workers. Many have said on camera they’re not close to Yolanda. So, it’s logical they wouldn’t visit between filming. I wouldn’t visit my co-workers either unless we were actually close. Many HWs from many cities don’t see each other between filming. It’s a job.
Someone else mentioned it above about the reading and writing, and I agreed.. I always thought she meant she couldn’t read or write in an extensive manner.
I also don’t think that if you lie about one thing you’re integrity is questioned about everything else. Because, well, we’ve all lied about something. That would mean we’d all lack integrity then, yes?
The Ken incident doesn’t qualify as an illness.
Side note… Brandi is dumb. At least in my opinion. But, Yolanda is one of the last rich ladies she knows who tolerates her. Yolanda can pull strings for her. I would hope Brandi would be smart enough to realize that turning on Yolanda would be social life suicide for her. And we all know how important that is for her.
Yveline..
I think you’re the perfect person to entertain me on this one. (Shoutout to TT for ruining the magic of reality tv for me… ?…)
Last season Lisa R questioned Kim aggressively about her booze issues. Now, it appears she’s the one leading the charge about Yolanda and her illness. Do you think she’s naturally ‘inquisitive,’ or encouraged by Bravo. Allegedly, of course. Bravo would never do such a thing.
microop..
Goodness me… HELL TO THE NO!! lol
It’s very complicated and requires more than a basic knowledge of mental disorders. It has a lot of moving parts. And, you’d also have to have a decent level of intelligence when attempting to understand it… and the WL’s are 100% incapable of that. And.. I refuse to watch them dissect that for even a day.
If this is a mental health issue.. From what I’ve seen it would either be Munchausen’s or the one I’m thinking of. A big component of the disorder does involve chronic, physical pain. The origination of the symptoms is unknown, and there are usually a lot of symptoms present. It also affects the persons work and relationships. When people started crying Munchausen’s and hypochondria (Illness Anxiety Disorder).. My mind immediately thought of this one too.
I don’t know. Like I said, I’m not her doctor. I won’t be screaming to see any medical records any time soon!! Unless she’s made any money from this, I’m only going to feel sympathy.
Ok, batter up! I’m ready to take some hits.
I think that Ken despises Yolanda. She accused him of assault and she went after Lisa. I’m still convinced that Yo was the mastermind of the “Let’s take down LVP” failed coup of season 4 (?).
Is the divorce shocking? No! I have stated before that the “my love” and “my king” stuff seemed like BS. I have also felt like David may be the type of man that has women stashed around the world.
Yolanda is manipulative and a bitch. I think we will see her true self emerge again this season. Is Yo sick? Yes. Does she know what is causing her illness? No. I’m in the camp that she jumped the shark with the “2 of my 3 children” also have the condition. Yolanda went to that party without makeup knowing full well it would make her the center of attention. She is milking her illness a bit. She will use it as cover when she starts attacking.
I wish that Yo would understand that her character on the show is the fabulous European ex-model who is about wanting everyone to get along and sharing her (David’s) celebrated friends and lifestyle.
Totally agree Angel(?). Yo most definitely was behind the attempted coup against LVP. It was so obvious that idiot Brandi was just a pawn – Brandi is not Yolanda’s type at all. The closer Brandi got to Yolanda the more Brandi turned on Lisa with the “bad friend” comments. Yolanda buying those strappy gladiator sandals to Brandi in Paris was the start of Yolanda’s grooming process.
I agree with EVERYTHING you said.
Your last paragraph….. right on the money! Yolanda storyline is being the beautiful model with a fab home and life and I love that storyline. I don’t want a season of sick Yolanda, and I feel terrible feeling that way if she is so depressed or I’ll she can’t fake being glamorous and strong during filming. I do understand how debilitating depression can be on its own. I hope she is I’ll or sick just to shame BIG ego David then I hope she gets it together and shares her newly single life, would love to see her find real love with a glamorous life! Mohammed needs to find her a new and improved husband.
I swear I have been blind about Yoland, but reading your comment you’re so right.
Let me add that the big clue that divorce was in the air was when Yo announced that she was considering changing her name back to Hadid. Remember that?
Angel, as usual, you have nailed it.
The only thing I disagree with is that Yolanda is manipulative and a bitch. I think she shows some tendencies, but it’s really important to remember that when someone is suffering, they don’t always make the best decisions.
I do think she was behind the LVP takedown, at least in part, but I also believe that she was incredibly envious of the relationship between LVP and Mo and, eventually, Mo’s girlfriend. Remember, LVP tried to get SHIVA on the show. That would have been some interesting dynamics, particularly with Yolanda trying to do her best to present a pristine front.
I think Yolanda has issues, but I don’t think that unprovoked cruelty is one of them.
It’s clear that there is no love lost between her and Ken/LVP. What she did to both of them was one of those things that you may be able to forgive, but never forget. It’s dangerous when a woman makes those types of accusations around a man. Don’t forget that at the time, Ken was being sued PERSONALLY for failing to protect a woman from sexual harassment. Having Yo imply some sort of sexual harassment had to have been devastating.
But one crap moment does not define a person forever. If it did, we’d all be in trouble.
I feel bad about all my comments, but when did this happen?
If you are referring to the name change, it was right after GiGi went to NY and started being the “It” girl. My thought at the time was why would you drop the love of your life’s last name? Not to mention that your “king” is world famous and having his last name isn’t so bad. Divorce is coming.
They were either short of material or somebody thinks viewers are entertained by viewing how six other women react to Yolanda’s health concerns. I think if you are well enough to work (film a reality show) you probably have the strength to apply some organic make up. if you don’t care how you look own it-just don’t make a big deal of it. Same with the hair-if you can’t manage it cut it or comb it.
I am betting martyr Yolanda will eventually come out and say she had to divorce David because it wasn’t fair to him to spend his life with a sick woman.
I am far more interested in watching Eileen dehoard than anything Yolanda at this point. Apparently, she wants the others support and empathy but has not conveyed to them what that would consist of. I keep imagining one of those impromptu memorials with flowers and stuffed animals outside of David’s condo building. Everything would have a lime in it to support the cure.
I think Ken and Lisa were schocked at how terrible Yolanda looked as in she is terribly sick. I dont think they were trying to be mean. It surprised me that anyone would take it that way.
I believe TT wrote about Yolanda receiving a very generous settlement from Mo. Yo had full custody too which probably meant child support many, many years. She could have afforded a makeup artist for a few months to film or Gigi could have paid for one for her. There was defintely an agenda with Yo not wearing makeup.
I dont doubt that she is sick. Who knows what damage those 20 yr old leaky silicone implants did before they were removed. Not buying the lyme though. My hunch is it is something else which I hope they find so she can heal.
How about, she just doesn’t give a shit about wearing make-up like the other vapid housewives with their over the top eyelashes and caked on foundation. I thought she looked pretty good without make-up for a 50 year old who is sick.
I always thought she had lupus especially after hearing about the leaky implants but I’m sure she was tested for that.
You looked darn good minus the makeup. Lisa was a bit cheaper to comment on it, and Ken was in think trying to get Lisa stuff a sock in it with her blathering on about concealer. Lisa is well overdue for a new look, something contemporary. She needs to shut it.
I wonder if she ever was tested for Lupus? Didn’t she get her initial diagnosis of Lyme Disease overseas – I’m asking because I don’t remember. But, she found out about the leaky implant from a doctor in Cleveland I think. And with all of the treatments and opinions that she has sought, I doubt there is any one tracking her health in a cohesive way. There are just too many doctors and specialists involved for anyone to know what she has been tested for.
Pagan Chick, just better you and me (so as not to cause an uproar) going to multiple doctors in many cities so that no one has a complete record of your treatments and progress is a major marker of Munchausen’s. But you didn’t hear that from me.
Damn it… Say it ain’t so….
That would be a very unwise decision. Especially if one is ‘trying’ to find a cure for an illness that’s been such a pain for so long.
Kyle basically summed it up when she said that in Beverly Hills, it’s shocking to come to a party without makeup. We are talking about one of the most glamorous parts of the country. For Yolanda to show up like that to a dinner party, whether or not you think it looks terrible, was a shock and something just not normally done there. To me, the jury is still out on whether she is too ill to give a fuck or she is trying to deliberately make her condition seem worse. As for Ken, let’s be real, he has probably never laid eyes on LVP without full makeup. So by comparison, he finds Yolanda’s appearance shocking.
Yolanda was being Melodramatic with the no make up and the coughing. I understand that chronic diseases are hard and terrible, but she made a choice to go to a fancy dinner party. If she didn’t feel up to the occasion no one would have faulted her. Her behavior was very attention seeking and it was uncomfortable to watch. Also last season she was riding on yachts and bikes and keeping pace with the other ladies, the fact that she wore make up had little to do with why people said she didn’t appear to be sick. Now that being said I do believe that she is sick..she’s just going to make it get storyline this year since her kids are grown and David Foster is already half way out the door.
“. . . nobody would have faulted her”
Oh, yes, they would have. Yolanda has a J-O-B to go to.
I have a feeling she needs to keep the medical insurance in place in addition to earning a paycheck. She can no longer rely upon child support for two of the three children and is now a single woman with a chronic illness. One that likely will not go away.
She has also repeatedly said that she wants to give Lyme Disease a platform. While I completely disagree with the way she has gone about it, I give her props for doing what she feels capable of.
IT IS NOT A WOMAN’S JOB TO WEAR MAKEUP simply because she has a vagina.
If you want to wear it, more power to you. If you don’t, kudos, you haven’t bought into society’s forced view of how a woman “SHOULD” look or behave.
Now where did I say that she should wear make up? I said that Yolanda wearing make up last season was not the reason that many people doubted her illness.
And if Yolanda is too sick to be a part of a show involving many dinner parties, vacations, ect. Then she should have took the season off to focus on her health or at the very least went down to FOH. There are many people who have low paying jobs who become too sick to work and struggle to survive, but Yolanda is not one of them. She accepted her position on the show knowing full well what her obligations would be as a FT housewife.
JustJenn:
Yolanda’s obligations are to show up when she is supposed to. Period.
She kept that obligation.
I don’t understand the need to control what another woman does or doesn’t do.
If it was a problem with morality, have at it. She has simply chosen to focus on her health rather than her looks. It seems to be a teachable moment in her own personal growth.
Oh FFS… No one says that because she has a vagina she has to wear makeup. However she has pretty much always worn it in the past, for every occasion. Therefore when she showed up without it, to a party where everyone else was dressed to the nines, it was a jarring contrast to the way she usually looks, therefore worthy of comment. It was a statement that said “I do not have the mental or physical energy to give to my appearance that I normally do,” and therfore worthy of concern by her friends. This is not about whether you or I wear makeup, or you think women should have to wear it, or whatever. It’s just a jarring change when a former model who always looks like a million bucks shows up without makeup and greasy, lank hair to a dressy event. That is all.
I have no idea what’s going on with Yolanda, but when my mom went through menopause she looked and talked exactly like her, for years. Puffy, crying, seriously depressed, stopped dying her hair, didn’t give a shit about makeup, hardly left her bed, and used the phrase “I feel like a car overheating ” many times. I’m just saying.
I wish Yolanda the best and I really really hope she finds relief soon. I wish she wouldn’t have brought the kids into it.
David sucks.
I thought Ken was being sympathetic. Maybe he didn’t need to go on and on, but I don’t think he was coming from a mean place.
Rinna is obnoxious and LVP…ugh, I’m just over her. That’s sad for me because I used to love that woman.
Kyle and Eileen look fantastic. I love that Eileen is on the show.
I’ll be watching this season. I’m interested to see the trips, and hopefully, the fun. I’ll turn off the channel though when Kim reappears.
Hey Tamara,
I just read on TMZ that Yolanda and David are Breaking Up…is this True? And i wonder if THIS is why they sold OUR beautiful home with the see through refrigerator.
I CANNOT believe we have to deal with more of this sick/not sick shit. RHOC became unwatchable for me with all the Brooks crapola.
Having been bitten by a tick last summer and getting sicker than I’ve ever been for a week, I believe in Lyme disease and I also believe that Yolanda is legitimately ill.
Is she exaggerating? It’s possible. But why would she sacrifice that gorgeous home Mohammed bought her and her marriage to HER KING just to pretend to be sick? It doesn’t make sense to me.
No one is saying Lyme Disease isn’t real.
I’m glad you caught yours right away. Ticks scare the crap out of me.
Did you think it was interesting that Kyke insisted on seeing the texts Lisa sent to Yolanda rather than just believing that she had tried to be supportive? Crazy bitches.
I’m going out on a limb here. Yolanda is not sick. She is aging and can’t accept it. She is depressed that her marriage is over (I actually predicted that before you did — said he was Kelsy Gramnering Her. He is the one who got her invite show. Trying to focus her attention in RH so she would not notice his other interests). Anyhow,!it was funny how Lisa and Kyle were just completely appalled that Yolsnda showed up with no makeup. But that made me think. Why DID she? Why does she post unattractive photos without even trying to fix herself up. I know that in my younger days, if I had day drinking planned, I’d show up for work with no makeup because I automatically appeared sickly to my coworkers and bosses and it made my “I’m sick I gotta go home” exit easier. Maybe Yolanda is counting on getting as much sympathy as she can. Maybe her marriage depression is compounded by her daughters being the talk of the world lately. Maybe if you’ve made your life and living on your looks and you start to fade and you’re no longer the pretty one, you get even more depressed. Depression causes pain.
I’m sure I’m going to be flogged. But that’s my belief. Uneducated, not knowledgeable on the details. But it’s a hunch. And I give good hunch
Teecee I agree with your hunch. I would add that she is sick in some way possibly menopause or the leaky implants. I have always felt sorry for women that solely rely on their looks for self esteem as they won’t last forever.
Oh shoot. I did not read any comments before I commented. Oh well.
I doubt that Yolanda thinks anything like you or wants to copy you.
Um…ok. And if my aunt had balls, she’d be my uncle. Thanks for the non-sequitur I do not give two shits about.
I feel if Eileen couldn’t make it and Lisa R was perfectly fine with that, Lisa would absolutely understand Yo not showing up. She had to show up to show everyone and let everyone know (cough cough) that she was really ill.
I wonder if it’s possible that all these alternative treatments Yolanda has signed on for are adding to her illness? We’ve seen her in previous seasons from time to time but she’s never looked this sick. Perhaps psychological treatment is in order?
Sick or not; make up/ no make up; married or not………..
I think Yolanda is one sharp cookie that knows how to plan her next move. I think her life is entering a new phase that is all about her children’s international success and the attention that is garnering.
This episode was filmed quite awhile ago. She was sick and choose to go to a fancy BH party with no make up. ON TV. And she knew that would be provocative and elicit attention and further speculation. And that was what that was about.
It isn’t about a national debate about whether women should/shouldn’t wear make up—-hell, do whatever you want.
But we all saw Yolanda just several weeks ago glammed up in full Kabuki mode in New York accepting awards for her “crusade”. You know, when she unselfishly announced that her two children also suffer silently and curougesly from her malady.
I guess make up wasn’t toxic to her then. And yes I know she has her good days and bad days. My point is she must be feeling a little perkier now.
My prediction is we will see a spin off with her and her children.
What makes you think Yolanda is smart? Upon what do you base that opinion? I’ve never seen her make a move I’d call smart. I’ve seen her do some pretty fucking dumb shit. Like marrying creepy people. And befriending Brandi Glanville. And attacking Ken and Lisa. And spiritual bullshit remedies and quacky shit. Letting her daughter be whorey to make money and achieve fame. Putting her daughters on diets. Allowing her property to become part of a trust.
Now, you go. What’s the smart?
you have SO MANY SMARTS right now! ha!
now I feel stupid….
Finally, something we agree on carrie.
@Carrie stupid is. No one ever has the right to tell someone how to feel but we retain the right to speak what we feel. If we can speak freely, you’re a tard and you’re comments better suited for the WLS post
Hard of hearing thought Maisey said she’s heart.
I don’t understand any of that.
I wouldn’t expect you too. Just going by your posts on here, it’s easy to assume you have intelligence. And, for the record, I was agreeing with you when I commented earlier.
As for below, I’ve earned myself two Stan’s today. And they are very dedicated to their cause of Stanning.
YES teecee66!!
exactly teecee66! What she did to Lisa and Ken is unforgiveable. She certainly would not be my friend. And some people think she is the best thing on this earth since sliced bread. Give me a break.
I thought it was odd that Lisa took her girls shopping and asked them to try on bathing suits.
My husband commented that that scene was a little pedo-y.
She’s starting the push for next Bella and Gigi.
I also thought the Naked Gigi/Cody picture was a bit much.
Ken wouldn’t go out without his hair piece. Not out on a stretcher, not out in a coffin, no way.
Yolanda is sick with something, I have no doubt. For whatever reason, she made the choice to go out without makeup.
Not liking her health to be a focus of the show. I’d much prefer her to drag David and that be her story. So much more fun.
Everything you said
The episode was a bit slow but will no doubt pick up soon based on the trailer. I absolutely enjoyed it without Kim or Brandi. The only thing I’d wish the ladies would stop doing is bringing up Brandi’s name because she of course takes it as meaning that they’re so obsessed with her.
I still love Eileen and want that bike she was riding. Rinna and LVP already seem like they’re going to get on my nerves. I felt so sad for Yo. Clearly these women have never suffered a health crisis. When you’re ill, the last thing you’re thinking about is makeup. I had a nasty injury years ago when I was between jobs and was in PT for many months. I went out with friends in sweats, ponytail and a quick swipe of lipstick. It was an effort and I’ve seen friends look whose than I did. I really wish Yo would go somewhere like Mayo Clinic or Hopkins and get a complete workup. I’m all for alternative treatments but seriously wonder if some of those treatments she’s been getting are making her worse.
Didn’t anyone else hear Harry crack: “Do you know how hard it is to find cubic zirconia that size in Beverly Hills?” ? The single most hilarious comment all night.
That was funny. But do you think they were real? They were huge. I don’t know. It just seemed like…not a gift that you kind of fling onto the table in a gift bag. Or maybe her reaction was not what I’d equate to real, huge diamonds. Maybe they are just leased like all the cars.
Leased for the cameras-yes. Yet, a few years back we were at a “wine dinner”, with people from NY. My mother had a few, and started laughing about one woman’s ring, commenting about it’s faux appearance. (“Who wears a fake ring that big”, or something to that effect) Our hostess was mortified, as the 8’CT thing was real, and worth more than Mom’s house. We turned our small diamond rings backwards, and mingled with others outside, way in the background.
Me too, illness is not entertainment for me. I wish Yolanda would get traditional medical, psychological and therapeutic treatment. Being 50ish, divorcing and empty nesting would be hard on anyone. I don’t know what she has, but she is not a broocki con man, trying to shill stuff.
As a survivor of a misdiagnosed catastrophic staph infection from Placentia Linda Hospital in so Cal, I must side with the Yolanda.
I’m sorry Yolanda is sick, but her lack of makeup seems like a petty thing to focus on. I just want to “shock” Beverly Hills this season and go to dinner with my pores and dark circles front and center. Maybe I’ll get seated quicker as patrons run in fear from a barefaced woman in her fifties. The horror.
When Yolanda showed up at Lisa’s party with no makeup on, I suspected that maybe she just wanted to look as crappy as possible to get sympathy. She didn’t even make an effort to look good. Also when she said she just starts sweating all of a sudden, I said “Hell, that’s probably menopause!”
Several of you mentioned Yolanda’s leaky implants. Were they removed at this point in filming? I thought she was not going to have any implants put back in. To me, her boobs looked larger than in the past seasons and her nips were showing the whole time, not just when she complained she was cold. Apparently, her natural look includes going braless.
I’ll be fast forwarding a lot of Yolanda, this season. She is obviously ill and I am really sorry, but that is not why I watch RHoBH.
Tuscany and Mauricio half naked! That’s why I watch!!
Eileen is pure class, love her.
I suspect that Lisa Rinna has volunteered for villain-hood this season, but she still makes me laugh.
Il Cielo–the restaurant location for Lisa R’s birthday is across the street from where I get my hair done! Eaten there a number of times. Really good food. The garden is so pretty.
Lisa V has one strong throwing arm. Brandi should feel very lucky that Lisa decided not to hit her back. Ken is looking pretty healthy after his hip surgery.
I had commented on the other post regarding Yolanda and David divorcing that I didnt much care for Yo after her behavior on season 4. Then I saw the premiere episode for this season (6). I have had a chnge of heart! I don’t know what’s wrong with Yo, I know nothing about Chronic Lyme Disease, the effects of leaky implants and so forth, but wow, she looks and seems just terrible. I cried when she told her friend the only thing stopping her from jumping off the balcony were her children. Whatever is going on with her it’s painful to watch. I wouldn’t wish being in that state of physical and mental health on my worst enemy.I just hope she finds the help she needs. I would rather her be healthy and me disliking her than seeing her this bad off, so sickly and down which makes me feel so sorry for her. It’s going to be tough watching her this season.
I changed my mind again after reading Angel’s and some other commenters posts above! All I know is this is confusing! I really detested Yo after she tried to take down Lisa, then I felt sorry for her in the premiere episode, now I’m reading many things here that seem to jibe with how I initially felt about Yolanda. Let the games begin!
Meredo—
I think being conflicted and changing your mind repeatedly on this subject is a reflection of being a good and kind person. Who wants to dislike a sick person?
And this story, as it unravels, is complicated and somewhat confusing. And what is even more interesting is the main players, Yolanda and David, are both already famous, high profile members of an intertwined Malibu/BH clique of reality stars, famous exes and step children. And I’m sure Lisa VP will provide the voice of the Greek choir.
These are not just a couple of middle age Orange County schlubs talkin’ about a binder.
@Maisey, Thanks for the comment, it means a lot especially coming from you! For the most part I do consider myself to be a good person but sometimes certain HWs can bring out the ugly in me. I just don’t want it to bring out the tard in me as well with my continuous flip flopping. Oops, too late. Haha.
Being sick is not a pass to be hateful. I feel badly for her, but I’d have a lot more sympathy if she’d stop with the IV selfies.
she just can’t accept the fact that it’s menopause. good luck finding a cure for that!