This season, though… I mean rape and drugging allegations, abusive men, Phaedra’s blasphemy. This episode is going to be the worst. I feel it already.
We start at the rape dinner. Kandi is reading aloud from one of Posha’s texts. “I’m not going to rape you ON CAMERA so no worries…” And Phaedra, Kandi’s friend of several years is going to stick up for Porsha? Phaedra is going to tell Kandi, “It really doesn’t matter.” Wow. When Kandi loses it about wanting to choke Porsha out, Phaedra finally comes to Kandi’s side. Todd points out he hasn’t seen Kandi this mad since the Pillow Talk episode when everyone was fighting like professional wrestlers. Porsha continues to provoke Kandi. Wait, Porsha, I thought provoking was good cause for a beatdown in your book of Rules to Live By. Kenya gets up and returns Phaedra to her seat, because she’s making things worse. I’m shocked Phaedra let herself be led to sit down. Phaedra continues to say it’s not big deal. Cynthia says she is leaving the Kandi, Todd, and Kenya leave with her. Kandi says on the same night Porsha asked to go home with one of her friends and her husband too! Kandi leaves, still hysterical calling Porsha a “lying ass freak ho” over and over. Phaedra, Sheree, Bob and Peter stay at the table with Porsha and her deadbeat dad fake boyfriend. At this point the deadbeat dad must be thinking he’s not getting paid enough for this shit.
We go straight from that, with no commercial, to delusional Sheree calling someone named Michelle (I highly doubt there is anyone on the phone) talking about how she doesn’t want her housewarming to be “Kenya Moore style.” Oh girl, don’t worry, you housewarming won’t have any style at all. I needed a laugh after all that hysteria. Ha we heard the other side of everyone’s conversations on the phone except Sheree. I knew she wasn’t talking to anyone. Kandi calls Phaedra to tell her Porsha is uninvited from the days activities.
Phaedra shows up to Porsha and Todd’s room dressed in a bikini and a towel to break the bad news to Porsha that she has been uninvited to the day’s activities. With all the surgery Phaedra has had, has she not ever gotten boobs? She claims her suit is from when she was 18 years old. Who the hell has a bathing suit from high school in their wardrobe at her age. Then she keeps putting the suit out of her buttcrack in front of Todd. These two THOTs deserve each other. This leads to a montage of previous THOTwear these two have worn on previous trips. EW.
Kandi and Todd and Cynthia and Peter head off to the boat in one van. This explains how it is Bob and Sheree and Kenya and Phaedra in the other van.In the first car, Peter says that last night after they left dinner Porsha said she was tired of everyone bullying her. Peter and Cynthia are getting along really well. So well, Cynthia is thinking about hitting it one last time.
Phaedra continues to stick up for Porsha. After Kenya points out that Porsha is a lying liar who lies, Sheree says in her talking head that Phaedra would lie to support Porsha no matter what. This is where the conversation between Bob and Sheree happens. I am not even going to dignify Bob’s comments with a recap. You can see the clip here. This Sheree scene is making me bawl.
When the gang gets to the beach, Bob was the last one down. I presume that was because he was arguing with the crew already about the footage in the car. I have to admit I am having a hard time shaking that scene, and Sheree’s talking heads and the way he grabbed her arm/hand in the car. Sheree says that Bob has ruined her entire day. She’s trying to put on a good face so as not to ruin the day for everyone else, but she’s not enjoying this. I can only imagine. I am not enjoying this episode either. That was a really rough scene for a lot of people.
The speedboat ride looked horrible. Only Kenya seemed to love it. Way too much speed. The boaters go to dinner and Cynthia has bought new clothes. Everyone seems to think Peter and Cynthia got in on before dinner. Phaedra suggests all the ladies get together for a “restoration service” and Kenya literally laughs outloud. Peter takes the boys to the bar so the women can talk. No one is interested in Phaedra’s restoration service. Cynthia says she will do it. Kenya and Kandi could not be less interested.
Nonetheless, Phaedra is going to have the restoration service right there in her hotel room at 10:45pm. The menu includes white wine and Cheez-its. Sheree and Porsha arrive first and Phaedra asks how she is with the Bob situation.
Somehow, this whole “religious experience” is going to be about blaming Kenya for being insensitive to domestic violence. WTMF? On the very day that Kenya comforted Sheree, and was the only one to do so, Sheree is going to come for Kenya? Oh no mam. If you recall, Sheree has been mocking Kenya about Matt abusing her and telling her that it is her fault for provoking Matt. When that happened, Kenya said, “let’s talk about your abuse!” and Sheree denied being abused. So now Kenya is the problem? Why can’t this bitch Sheree ever stop deflecting and own what she said? Thank God I can go back to hating this bitch.
It’s time to start the Porsha dialogue and Porsha starts it off basically telling Kandi, “the truth hurts.” Kandi has talked about how much she has supported over the years. Production validates with this a montage of all the times that Kandi has helped Porsha out. And despite all of that Porsha continues to come for Kandi. Porsha basically admits she lied about Kandi in retaliation for Kandi saying that Porsha slept with her ex. Porsha did sleep with block. That’s a fact. Porsha has slept with a LOT of guys. Why did the fact that Kandi said Porsha slept with her ex bother her so much that she had to get back at Kandi? I don’t get it.
Two hours into to this scene, when everyone is dying to go to bed, Porsha tells Kandi that she owes Phaedra an apology. Seriously? Porsha knows Phaedra started all of the nonsense about Kandi. Porsha has taken the beating that should have been Phaedra’s in the first place. Now she want Kandi to apologize to Phaedra? What the hell does Phaedra have on Porsha??? Phaedra trips of on her own denial of having a boyfriend before Apollo went to jail. Here screw up certainly was not lost on Kenya. Or me. Phaedra stepped right in that. Kandi says that it was a big coincidence that the FEDs came to the door the day after Kandi called her out on her boyfriend. Kandi apologizes for assuming it was Phaedra. But we all know, it was Phaedra.
At the end, nobody was restored. And everyone was still pissed.
On the last day of the trip, Bob invites Sheree to the jewelry store. I would wonder if this whole situation was staged if I didn’t know how pissed Bob was about it in real time. Sheree shows up and Bob tries to cute his way out of things. Sheree said that it was not funny when it happened and it was not funny when he mocked it the day before. She has to pry herself away from him to get out of the store. Sheree cries in the car back to the hotel while Bob sits in the jewelry store laughing.
Next week: Cynthia and Peter have a meal alone together. Sheree and Bob fight some more. The girls try to throw a divorce party for Phaedra because they falsely believe she is divorced. Phaedra and Kenya fight about Apollo.
I don’t know if this show is even worth recapping anymore. I can’t believe that Kenya was the only one to step to Bob. I am horrified for Sheree and beyond disgusted with Phaedra and Porsha, and for the first time ever, I like Kenya. But I don’t watch these shows to feel sick with anxiety or overwhelmed with bad memories. This is the opposite of escape, I’m watching a victim of spousal abuse be revictimized by women who have claimed to be her FRIENDS. Even if I couldn’t stand her, I’d step to Bob and comfort her because it’s the right thing to do. As of now, I can’t deal with this show at all anymore. I’m sorry for you that you have to keep watching it. II know this isn’t easy for you either. Sending love.
Porsha did stay calm through all of it. That’s says much. Kandi was unleashed and unhinged. And Phaedra did get her boobs done. Didn’t you report that she took 2 weeks off during season 7 to get them done. And didn’t Kenya confront her about it during season 7 reunion. Hello…
Porsha was calm and SMUG because she was loving every minute of accusing Kandi of crimes on TV. That’s what that says.
And Phaedra’s tits looked like shit. Goodbye.
Porsha was calm because she knows she can’t step to Kandi. She’s a fucking coward and a liar to boot.
That explains why every part of Phaedra is getting bigger except her breasts.
Listen Phaedra is shady but I just can’t get behind being disgusted with her because she didn’t react the same way Kenya did. Not everyone reacts the same way in a situation that is that horrifying! For all we know, Apollo used to do shit to her too and she froze up. Yes, Kenya acted extremely compassionately which was wonderful, but just because Phaedra didn’t react right away doesn’t mean her behavior was disgusting in my eyes.
I have been looking forward to watching this episode but going to skip it & watch you tube videos of kittens. #bravoisbleek
Sheree did mock Kenya telling her she provoked Matt. The fact that she keeps trying to go off on Kenya really pisses me off. Truth is out Sheree was abused by Sweaty Bob so why was she getting mad at Kenya in the first place?? Porsha is DISGUSTING! Period. She can not continue to be rewarded for this behavior. She just can not. I can not wait until Kandi tears Phaedra a new one at the reunion. It’s going to happen & it’s going to be good. Cynthia still continue to be the class on the show. I will never get past the lies & violence created by Porsha ever. It’s too disgusting for TV.
Yet so many viewers still give Porsha a pass for her horrible behavior and lies and continue to hate on Kenya. I don’t get it. Kenya is the smartest most well spoken gal on that show. You don’t get anything past her LOL. She’s definitely one of my favorites.
Agreed. I don’t watch scene featuring Porsha or Phaedra….fast forwarded through. Despise these two. Sheree is next.
I don’t think it is the viewers giving Porsha a pass at all. She is beloved by someone who has great pull on Bravo. At least that is what I understand (not Andy) Carlos, I believe his name is, he is the reason she is still on the show. I don’t know anyone who thinks her behavior has been acceptable in the least. She may have stayed calm, (she had a little nasty smirk on her face) but that is because she feels empowered. She is a nasty human being and NOTHING can make me think otherwise.
Carlos doesn’t decide who stays and who goes, Bravo does. Carlos does not work for Bravo other than as a subcontractor.
Kenya has two wonderful moments in this episode: first, when she drew Phaedra away from Kandi telling Phaedra – “This is not about you”; and then when she embraced Sherree. Phaedra (a lawyer) should be ashamed of herself for trying to minimize Porsha’s accusations against a mother of two children. It was deplorable. But we all know that Phaedra wants to squash the beef between Kandi and Prosha for fear that her comments about Todd Shamea and Kandi will be revealed.
Why in the world does Phaedra have on a suit from when she was 18 years old and proceed to lotion her ass in front of Porsha’s man? No wonder her ass is eating the suit, the suit is too damn small! I’m surprised it’s not dry rotted. I hope it fell apart when it got wet. Hahahahaha
Sheree was leaving a message for her interior decorator. You could hear the phone beep before she started talking.
Bob is an ass! He was so disrespectful at the bar as well asking the guys what the women looked like at the end of the bar. I wonder if his lady friend that he took was sitting at the bar. I remember TT telling us in a previous post that Bob took a friend with him on this trip and she stayed in his room. I’ll be glad when this fake-ass story line is over. The abuse scene was hard to watch. I really have empathy and compassion for women that have gone through this drama. I know Sheree needs a check, but I really hope she loses her peach next season.
The restoration service was pointless. Nothing was resolved. I wonder if Bravo insists the franchises have these services in order for them to pay for the trip. If so, they should get their money back for this epic fail.
Am I the only one that wishes the big umbrella would have knocked Porsha out when it fell during their massage? How classy was Porsha screaming to Todd to take his shorts off so close to that wedding party. Thotish behavior at its finest!
Peter and Cynthia get along so well. I secretly wish they would get back together.
I agree with all of this!! Great post!!
Yes and Yes.
Maybe they will get a wedding special like Nene
I don’t feel sorry for any of the ladies. If you’re ok selling your soul to the highest bidder then so be it. All the ignorance and the disrespectful behavior is just too much. We are talking about GROWN ASS WOMEN acting totally inappropriate for the world to see. Threats of violence, name calling and so much more. At this point, all of them should do some soul searching. I’m sure there families are embarrassed by their behaviour. This season has been very disturbing..
This episode was horrible. I do not want to see Bob Whitfield, wife beater, ever again! He’s a disgusting creature and should not be rewarded by being on this show…although, maybe it’s not really a reward as his rep has been damaged badly. That said, I don’t feel much empathy for Sheree either. She also is rather despicable. Sigh. Get her off this show, along with Porsha. Cynthia must wonder daily how she got hooked in with these people.
One word..PAYCHECK!!!
The season is dark because of Phaedra and Porsha and the many lies they’ve been telling on everyone for the last several seasons. Get rid of these two idiots and the show will be fine. LOL @ all the people who couldn’t see through them and believed every lie they told. They should feel like idiots.
Why was it no one called out the rape text as trivializing violence toward women? There was a definite double standard last night.
OMG Ruthie!!! That’s exactly what I thought. No one had an issue with bantering that word around. I am officially “out” for the remaining episodes and the reunion. These women, this series, just disgusts me. From the allegations of drugging for sexual purposes to the violent acts of Matt’s to allegations of physical abuse of Sheree and the mother fucking abuser is on the show to Porsha’s text of how she wasn’t going to “rape” Kandi on camera. I’m sickened and disgusted. I should have stopped watching Bravo when Russell offed himself. RIP, Russell. I’m out. No more Bravo for me.
It was only a matter of hours before Kenya received that predictable knife in the back with a missile attached to it. Fast and deadly. Sheree continues to be who she is, a fucking CUNT BILE. TT, you said last week that that CB was going to do this to Kenya. So said so done.
Phaedra’s attempt to calm Kandi down by telling her that what Porsha said didn’t matter and that they have all gone below the belt was utter nonsense. Sheree’s attempt to deflect and make it seem as though Kenya made light of domestic abuse when she was the one that said that Kenya had provoked Matt was utter nonsense. Porsha’s attempt to justify her lies was utter nonsense. Bob’s attempt to redeem himself after mocking the abuse Sheree suffered at his hands was utter nonsense.
When Phaedra said to Todd, “We have all done bad things to one another,” Todd responded, “But I have never LIED about you.”
Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. Yes Porsha is wrong for accusing, lying or throwing shades at Kandi. However, from Kenya is on this show she has been lying and provoking others. These women throw shades and spread rumors on each other season after season and no one has ever been ridicule as much as Porsha. It’s funny how so many people are knocking her down. I believe most people see her as the weak a fence on this show so they continuously tried to pick on her. I will never like Kenya because she is the real manipulating provoker. She pokes and pokes and then act like she is the victim. She insults and belittle Porsha at every chance she gets and then play the victim when Porsha retaliates. Simply put, Kenya is miserable in itself so degrading others helps with her esteem in some sick funny way. Kandi and Phadrea’s drama speak for itself. These women were good friends but the minute things went south they started spilling the beans on each other. How are they different from Porsha now? Porsha has done nothing different from what these women have been doing to each other since to the show aired on TV. Different crew over the seasons same bullshit.
Porsha has assaulted three people on film, and had issues with the police off camera. What exactly has Kenya lied about? Who has Kenya harmed on this show? Your “nobody’s perfect” defense of Porsha is utterly ridiculous and will not fly here.
Accusing someone of a criminal act is not the usual HW banter. Porsha using her words instead of fists because she knows if she attacks one more person her ass is in jail.
Excellent analysis. That is exactly what she is doing. She is nasty and vile. I can’t even stand watching her. I do not like her at all. It actually broke my heart a little to see Khandi try and reason with Phadera at the table and make her see what an absolute hot mess Porsha is.
This episode didn’t have Kenya as the focus and yet you’re making this epi about her. You’re really bent on her. Did I miss something?
What lies has Kandi ever told about porsha?
As a victim of domestic violence myself, I think we have to be more responsible in the messages we send. I’m sorry, but the reality is that sometimes victims can and do provoke. That admission is not to excuse anyone! Abusers should be held accountable and dealt with accordingly.
Those of us that stay in unhealthy situations must begin to acknowledge and deal with our own issues. Co-dependence is real. Far too many people stay because they think they can change or love the abuser into a better person.
We must begin to teach women to see, heed, the warning signs. Love you more.
*See, heed, and flee.
I’m having a very hard time seeing the entertainment value in any of it. If there was an honest word spoken by Phaedra, Porsha or Sheree virtually all season, I don’t know what it was. Phaedra running any kind of service or even pretend to live a Christian life is the biggest lie of all. Let’s jettison all three immediately.
Why are we watching and who are they entertaining? Phaedra and Porsha continue to prove to themselves they have the maturity, intelligence and insight of two year old animals. Kenya’s world of dream land romance may be a true desire/wish, but she is not acting like someone ready to take on what comes with marriage, which includes responsibilities and life’s challenges, big time. But at least she is trying.
Cynthia struggles but if she goes back to Peter, for even an hour,knowing what she knows, she is kidding herself. And frankly then Kandi, who has spent her days creating a world of sex toys and marketing them, certainly does not deserve a world full of lies damaging her reputation, coming from a woman she has supported a good deal. But her life has been led with an aggressive and open approach to sex,though certainty lies accusing her of rape are far beyond anything anyone deserves. .
But she has lived and open, sometimes gang/related life, so I’m not surprised that people might try to use it to hurt her .
Is the show so stale that this is all that is left? No entertainment, just lots of raw wounds and negative emotion. The last three episodes have been the worst, but the show continues to decline in message, substance, and entertainment value. If e goal is to entertain the animals, we have zoos for that.
I don;t ever wat osee Bob aain-
I’m embarrassed to watch something this low and ugly.
I only saw Phaedra in that eww “when I was 18 bikini”, and the God awful, horrific Bob on the bus. Have to wait till recap to watch the episode. Wish I had not seen what I saw. (Phaedra and Porscha seem to be untrustworthy THOT’s in front of each other’s man. Hmm, could cause future problem).
On to the episode. Hope seeing it already takes the sting out of the bus ride.
I kept hoping that that they would spill a bucket of holy water during the restoration attempt and they would all spontaneously combust. Then we could just be done with all of them.
LOL on the Holy water. Someone call an exorcist for this whole wretched car wreck of a show.
The way Bob kept grabbing and restraining Sheree’s hand, and her having to literally; pry his hands off her one know he’s abusive AF.
He’s so full of himself thinking a piece of jewelry would excuse his despicable behavior. As Sheree said…he failed the/her test. Hope that means she’ll have nothing more to do with him once they return from Maui.
Phaedra’s restorative circle was unproductive. Instead of drinking the wine, maybe she should have used it as libation asking the Ancestors for guidance re what she wanted to accomplish.
When it comes to Porsha, I don’t understand her. She just decided to talk smack about Kandi because she was upset. *deep sigh* Her lies placed her on the same level as Trump.
Cynthia and Peter look like they’re ready to say – I do – for a second time.
Peter is there for a paycheck.. He needs it. Phaedra and her restoration circle..hope the Cheezits weren’t from the bar in her room.
Yes, some of these ladies are problematic and should not return next season. Sadly, Porsha will be back next year because she has something on someone at Bravo. Bravo will keep Phaedra in hopes they film her from behind bars. Sheree will return to continue attacking Kenya and to film her house falling down from a strong wind, like a puncture from her air matress.
These fake story lines are a disaster. What woman would agree to participate in a fake story that involves: going on a trip with a guy who has another woman in his room, taking a scary car ride with a threatening man, and meeting him at a jewelry store the following day? That’s not worth $150,000.
Bravo stop forcing these ladies into these bad situations. Did Bravo tell Sheree and Kenya that they would need a relationship to receive a peach? Is Bravo paying men to emotionally and physically abuse women for ratings? Does Bravo actively promote the ridicule and mockery of women?
Excellent, they played “CRY” from Dance Moms first episode. But anyhow, I’m confused. Sheree did not seem to be acting when she was crying. I don’t think she can be that good of an actress. If they are trying to get together, but that isn’t so, what decision is she making and why the authentic emotion. This is really awful to play with for a storyline.
I’m not sure what decision she is trying to make (other than the agreed upon monetary value/exposure for both her and Bob), but emotions linger long after the events are over. She, as well as a lot of people, may have learned to accept, deal with, heal, and learn from the pain, but to have the perpetrator be in the same space while they don’t acknowledge their actions and dismiss the feelings of the wronged person can open those wounds. My mom was in an abusive relationship when I was around 9 or 10 years old, and though I was young at the time I understood the “whispered” conversations she would have with my aunts and grandparents. She’s a stronger woman now than she was back then and I’m 35 now and I don’t bring it up in conversation because I don’t want to make her uncomfortable or anything, but I can only imagine what she endured
I understand that. But in her talking head, trying to decide to go back to Bob, I think she showed true emotion. If it’s fake, and after the fact, perhaps she is that good of an actress. I just doubt that.
I was having a hard time reconciling Sheree’s comments that she has decided not to take Bob back with the fact that the whole getting back together story line was fake. They had no intention of getting back together. The domestic violence, while reprehensible, was painfully known to Sheree. But it seems to have provided her an “out” from the fake story line.
Agree. She plays herself off as a survivor of domestic violence and they both get a paycheck. I did not see a genuine moment between those two since the beginning of the season.
That would make sense. I think the whole thing stinks. And of course was going to be exposed. Actually, this reunion may be interesting. She has to have something to say/lie about this situation.
IMO you are absolved from the recapping of this shit show.
Kandi – feel bad for her..time to get off the show
Cynthia – what’s her storyline again ?
Phaedra – knows she’s the reason for the fall-outs. Letting Porsha take the blame.
Porsha – fighting with words instead of her fist is new for her. So sad and degrading
Kenya – they are going to find a way to blame it all on her ! She gets no love.
Peter – there for the free food and drinks-and maybe a little nookie from his ex-cookie
Sheree – Run, don’t walk Run from Bob the Bum..save yourself girl.
Bob – exposed as a creepy wife beater. Ewwww. — Ewwww again !
DeadBeatDad – still can’t believe he signed up for this ratchetness. Probably happy he’s on TV. Lol
I was hoping not to be the one to mention this. But…
Did anyone find it odd that Sheree was wearing a baseball cap and big sunglasses in the car on the way over to speedboating? Um, just an observation…
No. I always wear over sized shades, sunny weather or cloudy and always wear hats when I’m on the water. (Protecting my hair and face from the sun.)
When was the last time you saw Sheree on camera with hat pulled over her eyes and sunglasses on?
I did notice the cap and sunglasses, but thought she just wasn’t glaming it up in that moment.
However, IF the implication is she was covering up bruises then her abusive Ex should be charged with DV.
Honestly, this entire Sheree and her Ex story line is really disturbing. I refuse to believe Sheree is so in need of $$ that she’d sign up to be abused on national television.
If she sustained a beating while being filmed, Andy, the other women and the whole production crew should be brought up on some kind of charges – willful negligence? I don’t know if anything would stick, but that’s horrible.
Tamara, love ya, but I think it’s an odd comment.
Porsha is so…so….something. And Porsha, you’re not a journalist; the shield law doesn’t apply to you. You can’t get out of your slander by saying a source told you something. She makes me so sick.
Phaedra is so fucking vulgar. WTF was that scene of her pulling out her underwear from her ass and lotioning herself up? Get your shit together you nasty chickenhead.
Sheree is just dumb. That whole scene with her trying to act like she was hurt by Kenya? Dumbass, please. How do you not see that YOU were the one who was wrong in that situation? Kenya needs to stop trying to talk logic to idiots like Sheree. I don’t know how anyone can deal with stupid like that. I’d have a stroke because my blood pressure would be through the roof.
As for Kandi and Porsha, Porsha is a POS, and no one gives a shit what she says or thinks. When is Bravo going to remove her from my screen? I’m so sick of her childish bs.
Phaedra rivals Vicki in the category of self delusion. Phaedra believes she is a cultured Southern belle the same way Vicki believes she was an innocent victim of the Brooks’ scandal. They both think that viewers must believe that they are who they SAY they are – despite seasons and seasons worth of evidence to the contrary.