You guys literally talk about the RHOBH episodes right up until the new one airs lately. Thanks for that, by the way. But I think we are all growing wearing of Atlanta. It’s just gone on too long. But tonight, for some reason, Apollo’s side piece comes to town, Word on the curb, Phaedra caught wind of it and refused to show up to film. Without her only partner in crime, Porsha doesn’t show up either.
Todd picks Peter up at the airport. Todd must actually like Peter to do that. No one wants to take anyone to Hartsfield. The traffic is awful. Apollo calls at the appointed time to make his appearance on the show straight from prison. Apollo says that he is sending his lady to the restaurant to show love and support.
The OLG Restaurant
Kandi, Todd and Carmon are working hard to get the restaurant ready for the friends and family preview party. Kandi and Todd fake argue about the color of the chairs for the outside bar. Todd seems sort of cranky, particularly toward Don Juan who shows up to see what needs to be done with uniforms. That’s another fake fight. Everywhere is white shirt black pants these days. Unless you work at SUR. The day before the party, Kandi and Todd are still arguing about the restaurant set up.
Cynthia
Cynthia lies to Noelle and tells her that her divorce is final. That is not true either. Cynthia and Peter decided not to file until 2017, supposedly for tax purposes? Why do we need this whole elaborate lie from Cynthia? Does she just mean they have come to an agreement and have both signed off? Is there something in the water in Atlanta? We see Peter sitting outside the house they used to live in together saying goodbye. The OLG party will be the first time she and Peter see each other since the divorce.
Chateau Sheree
Sheree hired some landscapers to try to make the front yard look half way decent for her incomplete house prior to the housewarming. These landscapes are still trying to sue her for the money. In fact, they want to get permission to sell the Chateau to pay off all the liens on the place. Seriously, she has so many people she owes they are practically forming a class action law suit at this point.
Kenya pulls up to see what is going on with the yard work. Kenya talks about being done with Matt. And yet, she is going to bring him to Sheree’s party. This scene makes no sense, these two hate each other an the finale next week will be of them going after each other. Sheree says that she in moving in in “a couple days.” Newsflash, she still doesn’t live there.And yet we get a fake scene of Sheree moving out of her apartment. She better take the appliances with her…
Phaedra
You know, it’s one thing for us to sit here and watch Phaedra lie. We have known the entire time she was not divorced from Apollo. But while I have been telling you that for years, recently TMZ caught up with the story. It’s even been in the local paper in their Entertainment blogs. So now most everyone watching knows she is full of shit. She starts off saying “my parents came to town to watch the boys because it’s her birthday.” Lie. Phaedra’s mother practically lives in her house and appears to be the primary care giver. Then she says it is her first birthday as a single mother. I can’t with this. And her whole religious family talking about how she puts the best interest of her boys first. According to Mama Joyces streets and her neighbors she never seems to see the boys. Phaedra’s dad says he wants to take the boys for two weeks in the summer.
Which flashes us back to Apollo’s phone call where he asks if they have seen the boys. They say they never see them. Apollo lets us know that he is on to Phaedra’s tricks to try to get a divorce without any of his input. Apollo says that Phaedra has been playing him for years and that she probably never loved him. I feel another book about Phaedra coming out. I hope he is writing it in jail just like Teresa Giudice wrote hers. Get that shit to a publisher. Peter calls Phaedra a scammer. And if anyone can spot a scammer, it’s another scammer.
Porsha and Phaedra celebrate Phaedra’s birthday alone. I guess Bravo didn’t give Phaedra an event budget. They end up playing with wigs and Porsha gives her a makeover. This looks like a scene thrown together when they decide not to go to the party.
The OLG Restaurant Party
The restaurant is gorgeous. The walls are covered with cute photos of the OLG and Ace. It’s very urban rustic with a flair of sophistication at the bar. The aunts are thrilled. Mama Joyce is really late and arrives all dressed up. She was supposed to wear a white shirt and black pants like her sisters and the other employees. She pretends she didn’t know but her sisters call her out. Peter arrives and is very standoffish with Cynthia.
Kandi sings her song Fly Above a capella and that girl can SANG y’all. She makes a reference to Porsha as being a hater she is rising above. The food is a hit.
Shereen arrives in her Bravo Sherien arrives and walks up to the table by the window where Peter and Todd are seated. Everyone else was moved to the back of the restaurant to film the grand entrance. Check out my real time post about this here, where I talk about the things Bravo paid for. I am not clear why it was necessary to loan her a Chanel bag, but they did.
Shereen says that Kandi and Todd have been super supportive of them while Apollo is “away” so she is “extending his presence her to…congratulate both of you on this lounge.” Kandi says they have been supportive of Apollo. Everyone is extremely confused by the whole situation. In her confessional, Kandi says that she knows that Phaedra is going to accuse Kandi of setting this up, but she had no idea she was coming. Sherien says she has been with Apollo for four years. She says of Phaedra, “wifey wasn’t around so I was there more than she was.” Kandi does not care for that comment. She says Phaedra could have been at the party tonight. Sherien says that Apollo has been away for two years and she has only been to visit twice. (And both of those visits were initiated by production, not Phaedra by the way. Especially the visit with the boys. She didn’t want to do it. Allegedly. According to my sources.)
I love Mama Joyce in the photo above. Todd tried to close the door but Mama Joyce opened it and walked right on in. Sherien is an air head. She gets a call from Apollo (production really timed this well). Kandi says this just feels messy. Kandi tells Apollo that she is not happy that Sherien is there because it puts her in an awkward position. Apollo says he doesn’t care about her relationship with Phaedra, that has nothing to do with him and Sherien. Way to miss the point, dumbass. Apollo says that he is NOT divorced from Phaedra. Cynthia, of all people. points out that Phaedra is lying about her divorce. Kenya wants to know why Phaedra is always lying.
So what did you think of the side chick?
Next week: The drama continues with the idiot trying to sue Kand and Sheree has her housewarming party and Kenya takes the cameras into the moldy basement.
Shamea needs a peach, P&P are friends of the wives at this point and I wanna see Nene and Kim join the other 4 next season. But we need at least 1 new housewife and not one who was previously on the show.
Doubt it. Happy Shamea will be at the reunion though. “She may have the “I”, but she is definitely missing the “T”.”
Will she be there as Kandi’s date or to talk to Andy. I can neither confirm or deny she is there but she certainly wasn’t mentioned in my briefings. Then again I didn’t inquire.
She sure was and sitting right next to Sheree.
Bravo should pull the plug on this franchise and let it circle on down the drain once and for all. What a bunch of fucking fuckery! And, other than Kandi, none of these fools have any ‘real’ money. Poseurs, indeed! I’d rather have an OLG spinoff than this nonsense.
I think it’s still the highest rated housewives show so they’re not going to pull it any time soon.
Not surprised at all about the ratings. The more ratchetness, the higher the ratings. What a world. Sad!
I think the ratings are high simply because they have no competition. Bravo needs another all Black female cast city. When I read comments on other blogs about this show the viewers are all pretty much saying the same thing which that they are tired of this show and the fact there’s no one except Kandi with real wealth. I don’t think the viewers realize they’re going to have to do like I’ve done and just stop watching all together in order to get Bravo to get the memo and make the changes because as long as people view it and keep the ratings high, Bravo will continue to misread the tea leaves.
I think RHO of Potomac can give ATL a run for their money but Bravo for some reason don’t produce/showcase them as often as RHOA.
If they didn’t do Atlanta but wanted to replace the franchise with another cast of black women from a city with strong black heritage, they should do Memphis, DC (do over), Baltimore, New Orleans, Chicago…Potomac’s black population is 4% (compare to 16% Asian). It’s not really a good replacement for what Atlanta represents-and what Andy has said they were specifically looking for-as far as being representative of successful black communities, families, women. On the other hand, I am tired of the soft bigotry of low expectations that Bravo has gotten into with the Atlanta franchise and are attempting to do with Potomac, census numbers aside.
I’m from ATL–3rd generation– so I’m biased towards everything ATL except crime. I want RHOA fixed–not replaced. However, your idea of a Memphis franchise is excellent! Let’s tell Andy! I lived there two years, and it definitely has the makings for a RH show with an all black cast. Although Memphis is somewhat diverse, it is not nearly as much of a melting pot as ATL. Therefore, unlike ATL, it still has its original, strong “flava.” I must say though, that I couldn’t go 10 days in Memphis without someone asking me why I moved from ATL to Memphis when so many black people in Memphis were trying to do the opposite for financial, social, and career (music industry) reasons.
My observations:
Phaedra and Porsha: They reminded me of two , giggly12 year olds. Silly, boring, useless scene. I’m so tired of Porsha and her immaturity and lack of a storyline that I’m starting to fast forward her just like I used to do Nene.
Phaedra’s parents: I’ve always liked the way her mom supports her but does not meddle. She seems like a good, respectable woman. Her dad seems solid too. But, IMO, the parents acted like they didn’t know each other or even used to know each other.
Todd and Kandi: I hope I’m wrong but I see (1)Todd knocking himself out to prove to Kandi’s horrid crew that he’s a moneymaker in his own right; (2)The restaurant flopping within two years; (3) Kandi’s crew blaming Todd; and (4) Kandi having to choose sides. On #2, I’m not being negative but realistic. I can think of several areas where the restaurant would make huge money, but metro Atlanta is not one of them for reasons obvious to anyone who observes the metro ATL business terrain. (Remember T.I.’s restaurant? Good concept, sufficient financing, great publicity, good location, decent reviews, and it still flopped.) Speaking of Kandi, it’s so strange to me that she refers to the period her family was treating Todd and his family like crap as “When Todd and my mom were not getting along.” Abuse victims (Todd) don’t not get along with their abusers. They just get abused! Speaking of Todd’s family, where is his lovely little daughter these days?
Apollo’s girl: What the ??? Oops! I almost forgot that I don’t curse. I’ll just say that I got got a weird, unsettling, vibe from watching; that she’s too much everything; and that her behavior was hilarious. (So was Kandi’s)
Best part of the show: Ayden and Dylan.
Thank you for always being a place where I can come for hash out reality vs scripted TV on the shows. As soon as I finished the episode, I had to hop over to TT to get your take.
Sherien -she must be trying to get her 15 minutes of fame. What other reason would an adult woman have to come on Tv and profess her love to a married, convicted felon!?! And also incriminate him (infidelity) in the midst of his ongoing divorce proceeding with his scammer wife who happens to be a attorney (practicing or not, I imagine she knows a few things abt the law or at least knows a few competent lawyers). This whole scenario was a hot ass mess and she was too giddy!
I hope Sheree didn’t break her lease at the condo.
I don’t understand Cynthia lying to Noelle and us about the divorce, hopefully she will give us a valid explanation at the reunion.
I hate any scene with Phaedra and Porsha hooting, hollering and squealing like 15 year old girls.
Phaedra seemed quite uncomfortable in the scene at the ice cream shop with her parents. It all seemed so unnatural even her interactions with the children. Almost like she doesn’t know them or her parents.
Did you notice Phaedra had on another time tight body suit with the pantyline showing when she showed up to Porshas house? Shun can’t be styling her this season.
I loved Don Juans line about going to the “Sex Dungeon”. Best one liner of the evening.
I doubt Cynthia’s lies will be broadcasted during the reunion. She was clearly deflecting her “unfinal” divorce on Phaedra’s lie.
This episode was so production driven. I mean the timing of Apollo’s phone call with Sher-who-ever was to convenient for someone in federal penitentiary. Apollo must really despise the mother of his two sons to pull this stunt. Kandi’s acting chops are good this episode. Her and Todd tell each other everything, so she says. So why wouldn’t Todd tell her that Sher-who-shall-not-be-named was coming? I actually enjoyed Phrick & Phrack’s pajama faux-party better than the side-chick scene.
And the “I’m divorced” but I’m really not storylines are old.
PS Why is Andy Cohen on “Spring Break”? I’m 25 earning my 2nd degree, and I don’t take “Spring Breaks”.
Because his boyfriend from Harvard is on Spring Break 😉
Ok, that makes sense haha
He was filming the new Love Connection all week in LA.
My husband graduated from Harvard so we still get all of the email updates regarding calendars, student breaks, terms, etc. So I thought that they were on break this week. It seems that Spring Break was March 11-19th & the Spring Term ends April 21st. I wonder where Andy is going to take his handsome little boyfriend to reward him for a great student teaching semester? #beautyandbrains
I think Apollo married Liedra out of love and she married him to cover her tracks. I don’t know if she is emotionally capable of love. Even her interactions with her children seem forced. Look at the ice cream scene.
I love the Kandi scenes. She is the one of few people with an authentic storyline. It makes watching her scenes seem more real.
The Phrick & Phrack pajama faux-party was a mess. You can tell it was a pick up scene. They could’ve left that mess on the edit room floor.
I’m ready for the reunion. I’m ready for Liedra to be exposed. If she gets a peach next season, I need thr girls to go all out to expose her. Let all the skeletons out that triple wide walk-in closet.
This season was about two episodes too long. Condense don’t expand.
TWO???
That top picture with Mama Joyce spying into the alcove the ladies were in with Sherien ?. She must be so mad she wasn’t allowed in to drill Apollo’s representive about what she’s heard on the streets.
TT, are you planning to check out the OLG restaurant?
Naw, it’s way too far. I shall be sending MariettaMommy to bring me back some grub. Plus it doesn’t open until five and the Atlanta highways are impassable until I-85 reopens…
Yes, I volunteer as Tribute. We had floods, tornados & even an earthquake in Atlanta tonight. But by God, we are going to taste the OLG if it’s the last thing I do this week.
Just when it seems Bravo can’t go any lower, they come up with Sherien, Atlanta’s answer to Brandi. Apollo certainly has an eye for cheap goods. Great recap, Tamara!
She really looks like trash! Starving for fame that bad you are willing to do this? The entire thing is so icky and trashy. Not a big Phedra fan but glad she wasn’t there!
Kandi sounded horrible and that song is terrible. You can tell she hasn’t been practicing her vocals. Kandi and Todd won’t be married last 5 years because Kandi will continue to emasculate him. The is she or is she not divorced is past old. Thankfully Kim is returning next week to add some excitement to this snooze fest season
It seems we have the elusive Phaedra fan here boys and girls… deluded and nasty. Kandi sounded great.
Agree with you she did all the script and her voice sounded weak. And I don’t see any strong women in the show! Why lie about divorces? But the whole show is a lie so nothing new!
Phaedra must be pissed to miss out on free food. She is going to be so mad when she hears the side piece said she was with Apollo for 4 years. She doesn’t care of course, but she damn sure has an image to uphold.
Lol at Miss Moore Moora taking the cameras into Sheree’s basement. I’m sorry but I live for Kenya Moore. Those dishes can’t take her because she is EVERYTHING. I’ve never seen anyone be so exceptionally put together with a dash of shade and hint of mess. I LIVE.
When the side piece came in she laughed and moved chairs so she could see and hear everything! That was funny. She can be really funny.
I enjoyed this episode. I haven’t watched a full episode in years and catch part of the re-runs here and there but I read all of your recaps so I watched this one. The recaps are great! Anyway, I thought the slumber party looked fun. The restaurant was cool. Kandi sings awesome. Appllo’s girlfriend showing up was so rude. I am not a Phedra fan, (although I used to love her before I found out she is a liar about everything),but it was mean. Having her there was mean. Great for us to watch though and as your fans on this site say, hot spilling over tea! !!!Kenya’s reaction was funny. I missed some parts so I will have to watch it again but the lying about divorces is so odd to me! Weird thing to lie about. I loved seeing Cynthia. I hope she finds Success and love! Mixed feelings about Kandi and Todd. I like Kandi but for someone who stays above all of the drama she puts herself smack in it a lot! I’m sure she has her reasons, but does Todd? Anyway, great recap and I will definitely be watching next week! It looks good! Ps. My husband watched with me and said, “this show is so much better without that NaNa girl.” He meant Nene lol.
I soooo agree with your husband!!
He acts like he doesn’t watch if I have it on but always pipes in with comments. Lol. His least favorite HW is LVP. Too funny.
I find it difficult to sit through an entire episode of RHOA. I’d much rather read a recap here than watch it. And I’m sick of Kim’s fake ass and don’t think Nene has much to offer in terms of a storyline so
I really don’t think I’ll be watching next season either. Beverly Hills is the only franchise left that I watch and enjoy watching..Bravo needs to shake the casts up with the other cities and find people who actually have interesting lives with real things going on.
I watched the scene of peter at the *airport* That was NOT the airport. Maybe a bus station? Maybe someone here knows??? Anyway– looks like Peter is using his own bank for travel these days. Hahaha
Good God there is another episode?! It seems like this season has been on for a year! Just get it over with already!
Sing it sister
I hear ya. I didn’t think it could get worse than last year.
As usual, i was anxiously waiting to read the recap before i proceed to check the dvr. Its always a comic relief to get the “backdrop” teas. About Apollo’s girl showing up last night, when the tea was released here, i felt it was rude but after watching the last 3 episodes with Phaedra’s fakeness & passively incite Johnnie against Kandi. Also in season 4, if i remember correctly, she brought Nene’s family members to embarassed Nene. All game is fair in the land of ratchetness. karma karma baby…..
This show has jumped the shark. Adding NeNe and Kim won’t help either. It would be like adding two more deck chairs on the Titanic. New York housewives are all I have left with these franchises. At this poin if they were all cancelled I would not care.
This season has been a complete snooze. I don’t think Nene or Kim with what ever face she chooses to bring can help it. If the reunion is a epic as its been promo to be. I don’t know who would film with Porsha or Phaedra.
Cynthia lying about her divorce will never be addressed. Don’t think anyone cares. She is a bore. I feel she should keep going with her business ventures and get out of this franchise before it crashes and burns around her.
Not one person on this is a draw.
The hype about Apollos side chick basically just confirmed that he is a cheater and why would anyone believe anything he says? Again, no care or consideration for their kids that at some point in their lives have to see this. Todd and Peter are 2 peas in a pod; more than happy to have gossip.
Yuck!! She was so phony and irritating. Batting her eyes and acting too cutesy. She’s a total fame ho
Terminus. Atlanta’s first name. The end.
I definitely want to eat at OLG the next time that I am in Atlanta.
All of the housewives shows lose something when the cast of misfits begin to take themselves so seriously, fall in love with the notoriety and additional opportunities, and finally begin to play to the camera doing anything to keep them in that position.
Yet, I continue to watch these shitshows…
On another note, I no longer have to watch the shows as they air and tend to watch only when I can clean or complete another task at the same time. That is progress, right?
The whole Sherien thing just seems like more shadiness by Carlos toward Todd and Kandi to cause drama with Phaedra…and a ridiculous waste of money for Apollo to have someone there for him to call.
Did anyone catch Hazel (Kandi’s friend from the glamping trip) on Empire tonight?? She was fantastic!! RHOA should have kept her on! That girl is captivating.