Real Housewives of Atlanta is filming season ten, and it is starting to give me flashbacks of season eight production. Traditionally, RHOA has begun filming right after the fourth of July. That worked just fine until season eight, when Carlos King left and they brought in a new showrunner. The RHOA were not happy at all with his plans for their story lines and Bravo wasn’t thrilled with his casting choices. That was the season with Tammy McCall-Browning and the new show runner was pushing for her to get a peach pretty hard. That ended up to be a terrible casting choice that resulted in most of the footage from July and half of August being unusable. There were also legal issues from the Miami trip with Tammy. They ended up letting that guy go and bringing Carlos back and basically starting over. This resulted in a financial loss for production and the housewives because they lost three episodes that season airing only 17 instead of the usual 20.
As it turns out, Carlos may be pretty damn close to irreplaceable. Or at least that is how it is starting to look to me. They have an entirely new crew this year. It’s not just the showrunner who is new, the production manager, the camera operators, field producers, associate producers, pretty much everyone is brand new to RHOA. Carlos’ alleged firing over the Phaedra story line fiasco of season nine wasn’t the only issue that needed to be handed with production. The filming fiasco that was Sheree Whitfield’s housewarming, and to a lessor degree Kenya’s housewarming, resulted in fines for production and negative press. The newly formed production company merger that resulted in Truly Original seems to want to overhaul RHOA and take it “in a new direction.” Whatever that means.
So on June 5th production rolled into town to settle in and let all the new folks start to mesh with each other. Very little filming was scheduled for June. Kenya had the Vagina Monologues events that just happened, Cynthia had an event in NYC and a filming in LA for an upcoming edition of Family Feud, Porsha had a birthday trip planned, Shamea is busy with her wedding. And Nene only very recently reached a deal for her contract. The most interesting thing for me is that the new showrunner recently took off to Mykonos for his big 30th birthday celebration! That timing seems ridiculous to me. It’s a pretty immature thing to do and it makes me wonder if he can handle all the responsibilities he is undertaking.
So far the only large scene that has filmed has been Shamea’s bridal shower. That filming included only Shamea, Kandi, Porsha and Sheree. The next thing to film was Cynthia at her agency preparing for her recent modeling expo and talking about her Camp Bailey for Girls project. And then on Friday, Nene did her first taping with Cynthia at the Venetian Nail Spa. I doubt any of these scenes make it to air. Shamea is supposed to have a larger role this season. Whether or not that means a peach will remain to be seen until after we are well into filming.
Can we talk about what Cynthia and Nene wore to get their nails done? I think that dress that Cynthia is wearing is beautiful, and it may be what she worn to film Family Feud. But holy Coco Chanel! with the camo hat, the big earrings and the Cynthia Bailey Eyeglasses? Take of an accessory or two darling. And while the Chuck with the dress is something I would totally do, it is so not what we expect from Cynthia Bailey! I presume she did not come for a pedicure.
I think what makes her look less bohemian chic and more homeless chic is well, Nene. You guys are always attacking people like Ramona for not dressing her age. When y’all do that I always think it is ridiculous. Ramona looked fantastic on WHHL and people were dogging her for having long hair at 60! I say where what you want to wear as long as it looks good on you! And now, I am about to be a hypocrite. Sort of. Nene and her dingy white t-shirt and ripped up jeans is not age appropriate and does not look good on her. I’d overlook it if it wasn’t her daily uniform. Tossing a robe of some sort on top doesn’t elevate the look. The head scarf, and the tiny purse that looks like something a ten year old might carry is just confusing. When you put all of that next to Cynthia’s look it just comes off as Mrs. Roper meets Pippi Longstocking. And what is going on with Cynthia’s butt in these photos?
The delays with Nene’s contract are part of the retarded filming in June. Until they were sure who would be taking Phaedra’s slot, the direction of the story line was uncertain. So essentially, filming isn’t really going to be underway until after the 4th of July holiday. What will probably happen is that since Truly Original took over production of Kandi’s four-part Xscape special they can use footage from that and coordinate the schedules to ensure a full 20 episode season. Maybe.
I’m trying to stay unplugged for the most part this weekend for a mini-staycation. For some reason my DVR has decided to record all the old episodes of Iyanla fix my life, and last night I watched Sheree’s meltdown on the show. Iyana told Sheree she was a bitter, angry woman over and over again and I thought Sheree’s head might explode. The stories that she and Bob told there were very different from the ones they told on RHOA last season. Both of them were lying. Iyanla was right of course, and as predicted Kaleigh has graduated from highschool and both of her kids are in college without ever spending a night in the Chateau. I just can’t imagine why she is being kept for season ten or what her fake storyline will be this season.
As for Phaedra, she has NOT filmed anything for RHOA. I believe the reason that her neighbors thought she was filming was probably regarding Little Star, Big Star. Or some other engagement she has arranged for herself. Whenever Phaedra does anything for cameras of any kind the cul-de-sac fills with trucks of spanks and spackle. I think the neighbors just assumed it was RHOA. None of my filming spies have seen her nor do they have any expectation to see her.
I did hear she is still emailing Andy Cohen. I’ve noticed this odd uptick of Phaedra fans posting in earnest as if they are being paid, like a kashcow, to try to rehabilitate her reputation. It ain’t working.
To me it looks like the complete transformation of entire production crew is a potential for disaster. That said, it could also be the beginning of a fresh new look for the show. Sometimes change is good. But is this too much change? What do y’all think?
I honestly thought Nene was wearing a flava flav clock. Also, I had to look up how to spell “flav”.
HA! Thanks for going to all the trouble to look it up. A Flava Flav clock would have been a more appropriate accessory as sort of an ironic nod to the styling.
Well I’m sure cameras will be rolling for Kandi’s Escape performance at the BET awards tonight. (I hope I’m not disobeying the commenting rules.)
Well, in this case your propensity to add information to the post, is fine. 🙂 That is being filmed form the Xscape special, but because the same production company is doing both shows, it will most like be on RHOA as well.
Thanks TT, don’t post as often because I feel like I’m always censored.
I like you! I just wish if you think you have something to share that is big and I haven’t brought it up then you would email me. Sometimes you have new intel, but if I can’t confirm it I delete it, If you email me first, I’ll happily give you credit if you want for your inside sources, but if they are just things you read on other websites, my rules remain, talk about them on those sites. Other times there are things I know that I don’t want to post, because I am legally liable for this site, That’s all.
I’m already trying to find time to meet with my atty about an issue this week and I just can’t do it until mid week on my end.
Also, J Stone, your email addy is telling and you should really communicate with me via email. I’ve never outed a source yet and I know more than you think I do.
Thanks TT ?
NeNe- blonde wig, check. White tee , check. Ripped jeans, check, beach- like cover up , check. For such a rich bitch, she sure wears the same thing all the time. Somebody needs a makeover.
HAHAHAHAHAHA! So true!! I just realized that!
Guess I am the odd one out, I like Ne Ne’s cas’ style. For me, in the old days, RHOA was the cream of the crop for Bravo! No one could touch them, action packed, and awesome drama.
In the past year and a half, I feel that Bravo and Andy could care less about production and RH, Andy is so busy on twitter slamming Trump 24/7,he rarely tweets about RH anymore. The only time Andy has anything to say about RH, is when taping for Reunion is, or when he is doing an interview for his new shows, “now and then and Love Connection” and his road trip and promoting his book.
I think all RH need CPR.
I hope Andy doesn’t fall for Phaedra’s manipulation to be on the show. She is very deceptive and duplicitous. She wants to portray an image which she is not. I usually contrast her with the RHONY ladies, who are particularly open about their lives.
How does she keep that t-shirt so white when she wears it everyday is what I wanna know.
I wash a white tee once and I goes bloody grey.
And we all know she ain’t got the dollah to keep the white t-shirt industry in business.
First thing I thought, “TT is absolutely correct about NeNe and her EVERYDAY dingy t-shirt and ripped jeans. I don’t like the robe over the outfit when Wendy Williams wore it nor NeNe. I’m expecting a mess since these women seem to think that they make the show, so production may have a real handful of divas.
I’m going to predict a boring season, sitting each week waiting for it to pick up. But really no worries, as long as we have your recaps, all will be well. 🙂
It’s called Komono, not robe.
BWAHAHAHAHAHHAHA
You’re turning Japanese
You think you’re turning Japanese
You really think so.
See a kimono is…
Oh never mind.
Hahahahahaha. Culture Vultures. That is NOT a Kimono
So THERE, Beverly Barnes. Humfp!!
It’s a caftan Stevie Nicks style gypsy attire
Also NOT a caftan.
Tomato, tomahto. Kimono, komono…to me it looks like a long ass scarf with arm holes.
It looks as though they took laundry from clotheslines. Was there nothing else for them to wear? Crimes and misdemeanors.
LOL I know that song
30? 27-30 year olds have especially entitled attitudes these days. No fear of failure bc if they do fail…they will blame everyone and their grandmothers. #Snowflakes
Beverly I think you mean’t Komono Dragon lol.
I just hollered????
I think YOU mean komodo dragon. ? That is definitely not a kimono. It’s a robe and she looks a mess as usual. Nene has awful style. I usually like Cynthia’s style but agree with TT about the accessories being wrong/too much. I ragged on Ramona’s hair but it wasn’t the length as much as that the extensions looked very fake and cheesy to me. I think women at any age can look lovely with long hair if it looks natural. The actress Frances Conroy is 63 and looks beautiful with long hair. I don’t know if I will watch RHOA next year. I really dislike Nene and think Porsha should have been axed right along with Phaedra.
When Cynthia left her modeling weight behind, her butt which wasn’t small, got bigger. Coulda sworn it was talked about on the show a few seasons ago, but it’s been awhile since I’ve watched the show.
I have wondered about Cynthia’s butt as well. It seemed to pop out a few seasons ago, out of nowhere. It was the year that she was wearing the glasses and newsboy caps. I remember a designer cracking a joke about it when she did a runway scene. She is still gorgeous, but in the pic above, they look like large hobos. I expect Nene to look disheveled, but not Cynthia.
Bbl (Brazilian butt lift) most likely….it’s all the rage amongst the previously aesthetically challenged.
I think Cynthia’s butt situation is her mic pack. I don’t know why it’s not on her back (as usual) but it’s not.
I get the feeling whatever they film does not matter to you at all. I sense you would rather the show go down the tubes like last season. Wearing a t-shirt and ripped jeans is ok for people who can wear it.
But going around with your tits out constantly with these women is getting old. Also dresses with your asses out. Now are those appropriate? Hell No!
NeNe looks like a ‘rag-a-muffin’ with that get-up on ! Geesh, she makes to much money to present herself like that !
Can we talk dressing age appropriate. First off most black women look years younger than they really are so if you look 35 you could get away with dressing a little younger. My issues is 40 and 50 year old with their a$$es out boobs out
I think it’s going to be a DISASTER!! If the Lady’s were allowed to just be themselves & give portrayal of their real lives it would be fine & Phaedra would probably still be filming. However drama is what society apparently wants & the production teams have to figure out how to supply it. So whatever goes on & whomever ends up on the show I think it will still be drama & lies!
I cannot wait for Queen Nene, bring on the shade biotch! Nene and Kim Z were what hooked me to any sort of reality tv, Nene’s one liners are impossibly hilarious. I love her because she’s so driven and is officially accomplished, coming from this reality tv platform, she is the most successful out of any of the housewives, she just needs to do movies now.
Speaks volumes for me but I have no problem with Nene or Cynthia’s look. Then again, I’ll be the little old lady wearing leopard print and purple hair. I can hardly wait!!!
Komodo lol thank you.
Why does Nene look like a bejeweled pirate?
Disclaimer. Never intended to shade Ms. Cynthia. Tamara made me do it. That pic with Nene isn’t a fashion shoot. Someone should have shot it down. Beware the things in the closet. Haunted by the nightmare. My eyes! My eyes!