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When drunk Craig surprised a guest on Watch What Happens Live recently, he muttered about the reunion and being surprised that two people had bonded and it was implied that one of the people was Kathryn. Well, the entire cast is team Kathryn at this point (please bear that in mind for the weird episode next week) so the only surprising bond would have been if she and Ashley ended on a positive note. That would be REAL shocker. Well, Tamara Tattles sources can exclusively reveal that DID NOT happen. We also learned that Craig and Naomi had an explosive argument. Tamara Tattles exclusive sources sad it was pretty bad. Naomie unleashed on Craig and he told her she was a fake person and her life was a lie. I am so glad he is done with her.
Cameran broke down in tears to Kathryn about how she understands her so much better now that she’s a mother. Cameran and Kathryn are genuinely friends now and plan to schedule more play dates with their children. I am so happy to hear this.
Most of the rest of Tamara Tattles exclusive news is about Ashley’s “15 minute segment. ” At least that was the plan for the segment. So much happened that the reunion is expected to be an unprecedented three episodes. Before Ashley came on at the end, Andy was already talking how explosive and shocking the footage was. Tamara Tattles sources say most of that was in large part due to the extensive fight between Craig and Naomie, the reconciliation of Cameran and Kathryn, Austen’s new girlfriend, etc.
Ashley came out last. Everyone was beyond ready to go home. They were in the final stretch and it took three hours to film. Ashley just kept talking in nonsensical circles and everyone was annoyed. And I mean everyone. Andy, cast, production. everyone.
Kathryn and Cameran were the unexpected united front that came together in support of Patricia, Tamara Tattles sources have confirmed. The pair suggested Ashley stop blaming others and take a look in the mirror. They they told her that not only does she need to be accountable for her behavior, they are literally watching her die before their eyes. She’s lost a huge amount of weight since filming began and appears to be very unwell. She’s skin and bones in real life and clearly needs both medical and mental health of some sort.
Ashley told Kathryn that Patricia was only nice to her because she’s an enemy of Thomas and they had a major falling out. What Ashley didn’t know is that Patricia and Kathryn started building a friendship in December after the ball a full one and a half months before Thomas betrayed her by trashing her and slinging vile language at Patricia on Instagram. What caused him to do that? Thomas wanted Patricia to back stab her friend Luzanne Otte, and go along with his smear campaign against her. Thomas was angry that Luzanne walked away from him and that she was not interested in being on the show. The show is how Thomas lures a lot of young women to date him. He was furious he didn’t have any power over Luzanne because she is a well educated woman who doesn’t take any shit.
After the reunion, the whole cast went out to celebrate Chelsea’s birthday, leaving Ashley behind. That night, Ashley posted three photos of herself. One of them was of her in front of a restaurant out with “friends.” Blind Item reveal, Ashley’s friends in Santa Barbara are dropping like flies after her behavior at a friend’s wedding in Nashville. She cause a rift among the group that has destroyed many longterm friendships. She has no friends in Charleston. Or in NYC apparently because her “good Friends” in the photo are actually two production assistants who were dispatched to her location after the reunion to monitor her due to fears over her unstable mental state. Apparently, it took two lady sitters because would you want to take that job on alone? It’s really sad and distressing and I feel like she’s been cut off or cut herself off from anyone who could help her during this desperate time. Kathryn and Cameran are right, she really is dying before our very eyes, and no matter how vile her behavior is, it’s not a laughing matter.
One of the people who has cut Ashley off is Landon. We saw lots of social media with Landon and Ashley and Thomas when they first met. Landon is supposedly the person that made the introduction between the two. But Landon has been reaching out to any of the cast who will listen to deny that she is or ever was friends with Ashley. This sort of backstabbing behavior from Ashley does not surprise me. After all, Tamara Tattles sources say that Landon was the source for articles on that one site we don’t name here who was putting out all the pro Ashley and Thomas propaganda.
WOW, TT.!!! That sounds like amazing viewing coming up. I saw that pic of Ashley with the two women in NYC and she claimed she had gone to school with one of them and had some long association with the other.
If Thomas cares about his image so much he should priority work with his lawyer to get Ashley out of his life for good. She has almost finished his image off.
I think Ashley is full of it in every single category of life. That pic looked like a fan pic, if she has fans. Some people get star struck over anyone on tv, etc. I cannot stand her so much, ill finish out this season but if she’s back next season… I’m done!! Get that psychotic trash off my tv bravo!
Also what is going on with Austen’s get-up? He looks like Clark Griswold.
OMG!!! Thank you, TT!!!! You are the best!
This feels like the biggest christmas present was being opened – point by point! You have the best “exclusives”!
btw something good and something that sux – the good , I just started watching this show, and the sux part, Canada is an episode behind. So thank you Tamara for the back information.
wow This is awesome! Ashley’s obsession with Kathryn and Ashley’s weight/health issues are the problems for me. What a predator, Thomas using this show to get women.
I don’t know who Landon is, cuz I just started watching this show Season five ppisode called What da Fuskie – Cameran is used to eating with her mouth wide open, and the trip to Shep and Chealsea’s hometown.
And Cameron’s mother is an etiquette coach! How does that happen?
What is it with Cameron chewing with her mouth agape? Does she think it makes her look cute or casual? It’s gross.
Cute or casual???? I DIED!!! LOL!!! 🙂
I’m still upset with Cam tho…..for acting the way she did when her mother tried to give her the burping clothes made by her Grandmother and she wouldn’t take them…….. 🙁
I thought the same as you about the burping cloths…What happened to that page of the etiquette book? Was it missing? Rude and unkind actions Cam…Shame on you…
I noticed that! Shep does the same thing. I do not want to see what you are chewing as you chew it!! And don’t speak until you swallow the macerated mess. Pet peeve. Another one is when men hold a fork in a fist – elbows out and shove food in their mouth. Truly makes me want to stab that person with a fork in my fist. Must be a bad experience in a past life thing. I have issues….
It’s a new “cuteness” trend!
I just watched Oceans 8 and Sandra Bullock had a scene where she was grossly shoveling food in her mouth and talking (I mean it was GROSS, not “cute”) and Cate Blanchett said “I don’t speak Ukrainian.”
So it was a funny line, but the grossness was not worth the payoff of the little smile joke. It wasn’t the kind of “bro humor movie” with burping or passing gas or other juvenile jokes, so this view of chewing going on inside the mouth wide open was really odd!!
Must be some Sandra Bullock schtick because she did the same thing in Miss Congeniality . I agree – it’s so annoying.
I recently went to lunch with a coworker and she ate with her fork in her fist and literally shoveled her food in her mouth and talked with her mouth full; so gross!
It’s so gross! Cameron, Shep and sometimes Austin. It must be even worse in person but, they don’t seem to notice. I wouldn’t be able to sit at a table with any of them. I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed. The reunion sounds sounds like it’s going to be insane. Thanks for the tea TT!
The something good should be that you are Canadian! 😉
Damn, that is some craziness!
I must say though that I’m happy to hear about Kathryn and Cameran bonding over motherhood.
Thanks for the info TT!
I FORGOT AN IMPORTANT UPDATE! See end of post!
read your update – I noticed that Ashley has a habit of using “old” pics – she had one on her “instagram story” and I checked it out – it was from her week 12 – not that second!
how patetic Ashley is
DAMN. Thank you as always, TT! I am so proud of Kathryn for keeping her composure through the rants from the twacked-out sociopath. It is sad how she is wasting away but only she can go get herself better. I’m convinced Thomas used drugs to control KD after Kensie was born and she wanted to lose the baby weight. Then he left her alone all the time with the baby to be with his campaign manager, how could that not make a young mom worried and paranoid? I just hope she knows how many of us love her and know what an amazing mother she is. ♥️
Great stuff. It’s going to help me make it until the next episode of SC.
Ashley doesn’t look well. At all. I saw her IG post in NYC recently and even in white she’s emaciated. Her eyes are completely empty and soulless. I’m no fan of hers at all and have always been Team Kathryn, even when it was very unpopular, but I do hope someone can step in and get Ashley some help, whatever the issue/s is/are. I don’t believe she and Thomas are together in any capacity, just damage control.
Ashley sold her soul to the devil and he’s come to punch his ticket. I believe her behavior is disgusting in the way she’s treated everyone, especially Kathryn. That being said, she’s still a human being and I do hope someone with some authority steps in before we are reading about another tragedy.
Side note, Ashley’s FB and IG are crawling with people coming right for her. They are not holding back at all. She usually deletes the negative comments but there are so many so quickly, I think she’s overwhelmed and it’s getting to her.
Looking forward to happier days soon. Hoping Kat gets her due with the fair custody she’s earned and Thomas will quietly fade away. His parents must be so proud of how he’s tarnished the family name.
Thanks for the update TT! You always deliver ~
She’s have to disable the comments it’s so bad.
Thank you, TT, for the tea! It was especially good tonight.
You have the best tea! I’m happy that Cameran and Kathryn are friends now and glad that Craig and Naomi are definitely done. Their relationship wasn’t good for either of them.
Holy shitballs! Wow!
Thank You for the update, TT! So glad to hear some news. I saw old Ashley’s Instastories and was so disturbed by them that I was thinking it was time to stop watching that toxic waste dump altogether. The ones where she went to Brookland and tried to convince everyone that she was there with Thomas were so infuriating. She was careful to include “current” content to try to make it more convincing — by that I mean the TV playing that disgusting parody that Andy and those two guys put on where they wore Kathryn and Ashley wigs. That made me so angry. Shame on those idiots for making fun of a single mother as she is being taken advantage of by Bravo.
Anyway Ashley’s Instastory included that Bravo parody, and you could hear her snickering at it as if it was funny. Even though Thomas did not appear in the photos, there is one part of her Instastory, right at the end, where you can hear Thomas laughing at the parody, too. What the hell? Did she splice that sound into her Instastory? If Thomas was not there, she would have to have added the sound of him laughing. If she did that (and even if she didn’t), she is a malignant raving maniac.
Did anybody else hear it?
What a snake pit!
As much as I dislike Ashley, I am afraid for her mental and physical well being. Her family needs to fly to Charleston STAT and get her some help before she hurts herself or someone else. She seems to be in crisis!
Okay, the “parody” is a regular WWHL bit called Clubhouse Playhouse, and guests Andrew Rannels and Matt Bomer were reading the scene where Ashley tried to come for Kathryn about her kids. Kathryn actually found it quite funny; she retweeted several links to it.
Don’t you all remember, not long after Ashley came on the scene, that Patricia told Ashley that she needed to speak to Kathryn (or words to that effect)? I remember at the time noting that I thought Patricia was very cleverly, and remotely, stirring the pot., knowing that Kathryn wouldn’t receive it well. Still, it is a change of story from “the nanny” to Patricia being the source of all the ugly comments. Ashley seems to be a sick woman, and it doesn’t seem like Thomas has been good for her, nor she for him. Does Ashley really think she can become Thomas’s wife and be warmly accepted into his social circles? She blew that right off the bat – she acted exactly the opposite of how a smart woman would behave. She should have cultivated a friendship with Kathryn, let Thomas see her as a positive influence in the lives of the children, and win all his friends over, both male and female. She wasn’t capable of that and did the opposite, although Thomas is still with her apparently. Ultimately, she burned a lot of bridges, which I don’t think can be rebuilt.Can’t wait for the reunion to air.
Great recap, Tamara and very interesting update. Is Ashley allowed to go out to the plantation without TRav – apparently so. That ex-nanny informant needs to be kicked out immediately – she’s stirring up trouble and if there’s trouble between Ashley and Kathryn, there will eventually be trouble between Thomas and Kathryn, or (if he gets smart – yeah, right) between Ashley and Thomas (best case scenario).
Thomas is all about breeding and pedigree. I don’t think he will marry anyone that isn’t related to the Old South.
Ashley is a moron. The Nanny was letting her 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER sleep with Thomas. Try again Ashley.
With the scary weight loss, Jekyll and Hyde mood swings, delusions and paranoia, I trust and believe that it snows year round in some parts of Charleston.
Ditto Jr. Leaguer, I have had 3 friends die from the Snow and the Crack. Keeps you from eating for days at a time. If the camera adds 10 pounds, I can only wonder what she looks like in person. Really sad.
We know Thomas has a history of “uphill skiing”, so IMHO that’s totally possible. In fact, I’ve been suspecting the same thing. First, Kathryn went off the rails when she was with him. Now, it’s Ashley. Maybe it’s just a coincidence, but I suspect a pattern here.
I am sure of it.
I wish that selfie of Ashley leaving Brookland (above) that says “It’s been fun!” — I wish it meant that she was leaving South Carolina. But I doubt it. I think she’s truly a bunny boiler type, and has lots more tricks up her sleeve. Pure evil.
Yep, with the information about her likely meeting with Deidre, I’d say she went there to download info from the reunion and plot her next move. There could not have been a worse time for Thomas’ NDA with the Tinder date to surface. Ashley’s price went up from there.
Yes. Looks like literally a drag race to the death – whether Ashley will waste away to nothing before Thomas pays her off as generously as she will want.
On reflection I don’t feel sorry for either of them – Ashley’s greed is keeping her in Charleston and Thomas has knowingly orchestrated much of the damage to others for years.
And just noticed Thomas has put up an Instagram story bit of footage today showing him with Ashley. First shot like this for ages.
A Southern Charm fan and team Kathryn since season 1. Found this website during season 5 searching for updates on the court/mediation…hoping Kathryn gets full custody. TT is the best for Southern charm news! Why did it take me 5 seasons to find it!!!
After reading this, I feel bad for Ashley. She looks physically unhealthy and appears to be mentally ill. Hopefully she hasn’t burnt all her bridges, a loved one needs to step up and help her fast.
Thanks, Jess!
I’d like to feel bad for her but if she really blames Patl, claims to not hear anything bad about Kathryn from Thomas – did she forget we’ve seen it on previous episodes? -and doesn’t apologize or see anything wrong with what she said to Kathryn, then she’s not deserving of feeling empathy. That no one helps her shows she’s got no real love in her life and that’s plain sad.
Did I miss something? What was the outcome of the court date a few days ago? Was Kathryn able to secure any child support from Thomas?
I haven’t heard anything yet.
Jess, not sure why Kathryn and Thomas being together that weekend seems wrong for Kathryn. I understand the family experience being good for the children but we all know Thomas will turn on Kathryn in a second.
Isn’t Thomas already fighting with Kathryn in court? Thomas did not have Kathryn’s back when Ashley went off on her and he still talks badly of her to others. I don’t understand.
I really think that Thomas has totally manipulated and brainwashed Ashley. It seemed to me that all of the vitriol she speed about Katherine is from Thomas. I don’t think she really gets his dynamic with Katherine and how much he loves/hates her. I remember a few scenes btw Thomas and Ashley where she seems so genuinely surprised and confused when he defended Katherine. Also, the former nanny that accused Thomas of sexual assault also claimed that he spoke horribly of Katherine – same types of things Ashley has been saying.
Thing is that TRav isn’t leaving SC and he is really the problem. Do you think she did any of this without his approval? He would have kicked her out before the Dec ball if he didn’t approve.
If she leaves there will be another, TRav attract and causes trouble.
How does Thomas find so many low lives like Deidre to do his dirty work? Never knew so many sketchy people existed. I love reading Kathryn and Pat are friends, even Kathryn and Cam. It’s time for women to come together! Great job Tamara
That was an entire tea plant! Thank you TT. Feels like Christmas!
Ashley’s alleged condition will only continue unless she gets her head right. Food keeps us alive and mostly sane. Lack of nutrition can really eff up a brain fast.
Weird that a medical professional is slowly killing herself. She has to know she needs food and water. I wonder how off-the-tracks she is.
Good for Cameran to admit her change of heart.
Cannot wait!
If being a medical professional kept people from doing unhealthy things, there would be no obese, cigarette-smoking, drug addicted or alcoholic medical professionals. Sadly, they’re just as prone to doing these things as the rest of us.
A good friend from my school days. Was a RN with a BS degree and a prized nurse
At her hospital. One day she. Was waslked out of the hospital in handcuffs. She was so addicted she was stealing Fentenyl from the patients. She knew better of course. She was also a very caring person but addiction is strong. It happens more than you might suspect.
I dont know if Ashley is an addict. Anorexia and Bullemia are also considered addictions. The mind is altered even psychotic in the absence of nutrition.
TT! Good lord, your tea is strong and sizzling hot! Just the way I like it! I’m new to the site, but a long time internet gossip monger and rarely have I seen exclusives as good as this. Thank you!
Thanks!
For all the new people PLEASE READ THE COMMENTING RULES NOW. It will save some hard feelings later on. They are a bit different than most sites, thanks for reading!
Hey TT,
I live for your blog!! You always have the most reliable Tea!
Her blog is great. Just this morning I thought of another blog that went after Luzanne in defense of Ashley JD Thomas. I prayed for them “”On Bended Knee”
I liked Kathery season 1 so as far as change she is just growing up .
I think Katheryn deep down feels sorry for Ashley and that is why she is not completely cruel to her.Katheryn is fully aware how Trav behaves and treats women..
I do not believe Katheryn and Shep hook-up for sex .Katheryn knows it will drive Trav crazy . .she isn’t sitting at home crying over me .
Ashley is in need of mental care and food. I am 5′ 7″ and just before leaving my very abusive 1st EX husband got down to 105lbs Looked just like ashley does now and my friends had an intervention .
I was moved out while he was at work.
If Trav is distancing himself from her to save his image isn’t it already to late?
I think if Katheryn would of babied Trav she would still be with him.The scene when they went to dinner and she wiped his hair out of his face That is what that guy wants .
Ashley feeds his need and feeds that wanting to be #1 and babied coddled.
Trav has real Momma issues and when he met Katheryn she was young and didn’t realize if she didn’t feed that ego she would not get much out of the guy.
I am glad that Cameron is coming around and being nicer toward Katheryn ,
Ashley will for sure not be asked back if the exclusive is spot on due to mental issues .I love how she is called plan B. just had to put that in.
Sweet tea on the front porch with Miss TT! Wow. You spilled so much that it’s going to feel like slow motion watching this train wreck happen! LOL
So glad that Kathryn is friends again with everyone. I’ve always been Team Kathryn so it’s been hard watching what’s happened to her.
I know Ashley is alleged to have all this dirt on Thomas, but she is so frail that she needs someone to intervene and just get her out of this whole mess. She doesn’t need to try to fight him in her condition. Thomas is lethal.
Thank you again for the sweet tea, Miss TT! I am also glad I finally found your little spot here on the big old internet!
Whoa! Thanks, TT, for all this piping hot tea! My cup overfloweth.
So Ashley really did go “full Kim Z” at the reunion. I take it she didn’t watch the RHOA reunion and notice how that went for Kim? I guess the rest of the Southern Charm cast at least knew enough to know they didn’t want to get Sheree’d.
I also want to believe that the rest of them are siding with Kathryn because it’s the right thing to do. Thomas is a predator, Ashley is a user, and Kathryn is the one who’s actually been working to improve her life and be a good parent to the kids. Finally, after all the shit that Kathryn’s had to endure over these past five years, everyone else is realizing who Thomas truly is.
However to what good will Kathryn’s growth be if she still wants to be with Thomas? HE WILL NH
I don’t think she wants to be with Thomas. As others have suggested here, I suspect Kathryn is just doing what she thinks must be done to get Thomas to stand down and/or convince the courts to restore her custody and parental rights. Though it seems like Thomas is putting up a fight all over again, it at least appears that Kathryn’s plan may work in court. We’ll see.
WOOHOO! I have been waiting for this! So excited!!! Now I will go up and read it lol
Yowza, all that delicious hot tea scorched my tongue! And it was everything I was hoping for! I’m happy Cameron finally came around to Kathryn, an Pat too. Ashley best get on back to California now that she is no longer useful to Thomas. With all the dirt she has on him I would not be surprised if he were to give her a “hot” dose of drugs to end her threats. While she is truly a vile human I do hope she has one person left in her life to get her the help she so very clearly needs. I am popping the corn now in anticipation of the reunion to come. That is gonna be some real must see TV! Thank you TT for kicking ass in the source department. Your hard work has really paid off this time!
All I can say is all the tea in China is in this post!!! #wow
Ashley behaves like a crazy stalker. Jodi Arias comes to mind . This is not acting, maybe a bit in the begining, but now, full blown crazy.
Long time reader, first time poster! First, GREAT TEA!! Love it, TT. Keep it up!
Second, I am so happy to see that Kathryn has the group of gal pals backing her up. And love that Cameran is on her side. I’ve watched the show for some time now and while yes, Kathryn’s delivery at times isn’t the greatest and that she can fly off the handle easily (which makes people take her less seriously) I always thought she was treated unfairly. So glad TRav has been exposed for what he is.
I love reality trash tv and LOVE hearing what goes on behind the scenes , but I am at the point now where I am feeling dirty keeping up with what is going on with S.C. A is clearly very ill and needs help quick. I wish she would head back to Cali , Thomas would pay for his serious sins and we could go back to people throwing drinks, dressing fabulous and talking crap about each other . Unfortunately this is most likely driving ratings and I dont see that happening anytime soon.
Thanks for the post and the updates, TT! Very interesting stuff.
I’d like to say I feel sorry for Ashley, but I can’t seem to dredge up that emotion. I hate her for trying to destroy Kathryn and her relationship with her children (and, to some extent, their father). She seems to have no conscience or moral compass. She only wants money and the ring on her finger. In addition to her “public” conduct toward Kathryn, I am quite sure she spends (or spent) a considerable amount of time trying to manipulate TR into marrying her etc. and hating Kathryn.
I hate TR just as much because I believe he either allowed Ashey’s conduct or fed it, especially off camera so that she took the heat. It turns my stomach when I see him give her a gift of jewelry when he gave Kathryn nothing (and continues to do so). I am sure they are together but he won’t be seen in public with her because his PR people want the cute family photos with Kathryn and the kids while he is under investigation.
They are two garbage people. To have filmed them, and broadcast their vile behavior is emblemic of what is wrong with Bravo and AC. How far do they need to go for “drama?”
I can’t stand Ashley but am worried for her. She is withering away and appears to be the rabbit burning type (“I won’t be ignored”). I wish someone who really cares about her would step in and get her completely off social media. None of this is healthy or in any way worth the trouble. She put herself in this position and she needs to get OUT quickly before something tragic happens.
Congrats on the scoop TT! What you reported about Landon does not surprise me in the least. Always thought she was a snake.
I have been all about giving Ashley hell over her behavior. It’s not in me anymore. There may be a huge problem, certainly the weight indicates there is something more and I can’t give her hell any more than I can give a cancer patient hell.
I will give it to Thomas though. He does not seem to be as mentally ill as he is arrogant, self absorbed, and entitled. The controlling maniac is watching, even orchestrating all of this. He sits back and lets everyone else take the blame. Ashley is also dying before his eyes, what is he doing about it? He wants to send her aaway. He attacks and allegedly rapes women then goes on about his day. He is sickening.
I am way behind and delayed inn leaving here. I need to work but I will check in to see if the amazing TT finds anything else
I have been all about giving Ashley hell for her behavior. I can’t do that anymore than I could do that to a cancer patient.
Thomas is A different subject. He is arrogant, entitled , Self-absorbed and allegedly a rapist. he doesn’t care about Katherine. He doesn’t care about Ashley. He doesn’t care about Dawn or Diedre. People are to be used for his pleasure.
Thomas also says Ashley dying before his eyes. His solution is to send her back. Maybe he could use her a little more before hand. He can let Diedre and Ashley do his dirty while he remains blameless. he didnt succeed in having Kathry driven over the edge for purposes of custody. What is his end game now? He’s disgusting.
I am so behind. I am delayed in leaving so I better get busy. I will check back in to see if the amazing TT spills more tea.
I dont know how I posted two of the same thought. I am exhausted. Mea Culpa
Ok, so maybe this will not be well received, but I cannot help but wonder if Patricia would have come to Kathryn’s side had Thomas and Ashley not allegedly cyber targeted her friend, and if Thomas did not have allegations against him, and if Ashley did not completely “blow it” on national television. The way Patricia treated Kathryn in the past, lauded Landon of all people (and initially took Ashley shopping not that long ago), and the way obvious others sided with her in that, is not something I would forget. Because the heart of the matter is that -present circumstances or not – they never should have done it. It seems to me, that with all that has happened, and with Kathryn blossoming with style and class and being a tower of strength – if they did not side with Kathryn – they know they would clearly be on the wrong side. I am sorry – but this turn-about looks like very self-serving shape-shifting to me. I would be very wary going forward, if I were Kathryn, and not let these new found “friends” see any chinks in my armor. I would never confide to them anything that made me look “weak” in any way.
I completely agree with you about Patricia. I think she’s the real snake, attempting to manipulate whoever she can so she can watch the fallout to amuse herself. I think she tried to impugn Kathryn starting in season one, because in Patricia’s mind Kathryn hurt her son. But a lot of her interference has to do with just watching what comes of it. She pushed AShley into designer clothes knowing full well the woman was a gold digger and TRav was cheap. She advised Ashley to push for marriage, knowing full well that would come off as desperate and unwelcome by Trav. And I think it was just to watch another human being go down. I don’t trust Patricia one Whit (no pun intended).
Yeah, you both have a point here regarding Patricia. But at this point, I’m willing to at least view her as “the lesser of two evils”, as Thomas poses the more immediate and dangerous threat. I can only hope Patricia doesn’t revert to the kind of nefarious plotting we saw on the early seasons, but we’ll see.
ITA. Treat everyone well but not be quick to totally trust.
I think she would if Whitney did. I think Whitney might have a lot of influence on her and vice versa. It’s natural. Patricia despised Kathryn screaming at Whitney. Kathryn might as well have been screaming at her.
I don’t find Patricia objectionable at all. Everyone is playing games. People call her a gold digger but she worked until her last husband died. She married well, so what. I know a lot of women who would love to marry well. Mama told me that not only is it as easy to love a rich man as a poor man, she suspected it would be easier to love a rich man. ?
I disagree that everyone is playing games. Some people are just working hard and doing their level best to provide for their families, and with kindness and equality toward others. And it is not a game.
OK, I will call it what it is, loosely scripted reality TV. They all have to build their story and audience. Some naturally attract more interest than others by the way they live their life (Ashley), some not so much (naomi). We Are seeing life amplified.
WE love to talk about it and snark on it, that is why they do this
Who is “we”? Speak for yourself.
Me!!! I am part of “we!” 🙂
You seem a little too invested. Believe what you will but remember how reality TV is made. Even if this was all completely natural behavior for the characters, it is still just a slice. Believe what you know to be true.
That’s just me, I never give too much to people who won’t appreciate it and will never give it back
I think we all saw how Kathryn was,imho,mistreated over the first 4 seasons, as a very young and vulnerable mother, and it did not look like a script to me. There were life impacting consequences. And yes – I took that seriously. And was invested – because we are all connected, and injustice to one affects us all.
Spouse calls it “prompted reality”. The producers set up situations and turn people loose to carry on.
My mom would have loved to be on a reality tv show. She adored gossip and drama.
Which is why I take all this with a whole salt shaker. Two sides to every story and the ordinary world is less fun (and pays less) than augmented reality.
What delightful tea to wake up to. Thank you TT!
Thanks TT. Came for the Tea today, stayed for the shade! Have a happy laid back Sunday!
I’ve been wondering about how Ashley & Landon know each other from Santa Barbara. Could it be that Landon is also a Polo/Call Girl?
We know that Landon married well. We also know that she has a penchant for wealthy men.
Birds of a feather. Jusy saying…..
Who would pay Landon??
Agreed – there were a bunch of photos of Ashley and Landon on Ashley’s insta page, at polo events and on the winners stage, in front of a player’s helicopter. I can see why Landon might be on the stage with her semi-fame of being on a Bravo show for 4 years, but that’s kind of a stretch in the polo world. As for the nurse also being on that stage with her boobs practically falling out in a mini dress – now that makes no sense, unless she was ‘working’ at the polo match. Then the photos of her all over Thomas started showing up. And Landon posting comments about how he has found the one and better get her a ring. All of this ‘polo girl’ stuff aside, I have to say the most troubling revelation is how truly disturbed Thomas is – it’s clear he is the one who filled Ashley’s head with awful things about Kathryn because…it’s exactly verbatim what Landon was spewing about Kathryn after she began dating Thomas. Given how pathetically fragile his ego is, he must hate and/or resent Kathryn because she cheated on him or was the first to end the relationship. That has to be why. What father hopes the mother of their children OD’s? I have been team Kathryn since she got pregnant with baby #1. I could see that dirty old man for what he was – a sociopath. I’m so glad to see that Kathryn has become a very strong and beautiful southern woman. We need more of those! And I”m glad that now everyone else sees Thomas clearly for what he is, and what Kathryn endured. Can’t wait to see her and Patricia in some scenes together. SC is my number 1 fave reality show.
I think you are right. Thomas has major mental and morals issues.
Just the fact alone that Andy thinks Ashley is the craziest of anyone on any Bravo show ever says a lot considering I thought Kelly Bensimon at Scary Island would hold on to that title forever.
My head is spinning from all the info. I loved every word TT.
I think that Thomas is afraid of what Ashley knows about him and she could totally destroy whatever he has left. I think she is crazy enough not to care about any non disclosure she may have signed. The show does not need Thomas to continue and I can see both of them fading off into reality TV history very shortly.
TT, we LOVE your exclusives! You always have the best tea. I check your site more every day than Facebook, and that’s saying something!
Where is this woman’s family? Why haven’t they gotten her out of there? If she was my daughter- I would have gone to Charleston and dragged her back to CA.
What a total embarrassment to anyone aquatinted with her right? She is a several fries short of a happy meal.
Well, she is pushing forty, HenrysMom. What are they supposed to do really? I think her sister tried to talk some sense into her weeks ago and got cut off from her. That’s just a rumor, nothing any of my sources have confirmed to me and I am not sure how people would know that, but… sounds reasonable and could have come from the Santa Barbara former friends who tend to speak rather freely on the situation.
Yeah, pushing 40 is more like it! I mean, 33?!?! Come on!
I thought she was 37, but I don’t know where I got that from.
I read somewhere that she’s 36. I cannot remember where. 🙁
I get that she’s an adult but once a mom always a mom- I still would have gone to get her- it’s not something you can do over the phone.
I totally get the urge. The problem here is that Ashley doesn’t seem to want a way out. If she refuses to get out and get help, there’s only so much her family can do.
I do not think that age is relevant if a loved one is suffering from mental illness and in need of help. She likely will not cooperate but everyone should have someone in their life that cares enough to try.
This is my favorite post ! So much awesome info. I also wonder about her family. Where are they?
Ashley’s behavior has been vile, but I feel sad to see her waste away, both physically and mentally. Meanwhile, Kathryn is going strong!
Kathryn is owning the situation these days. Even the most vicious critics of Kathryn are reporting that she and the slimeball are co-parenting peacefully. Of course that is most likely because it is in Thomas’s interest to have it appear so. I truly believe Kat is playing this situation out perfectly. In one year she has done very well in rebuilding her good name. It must be so difficult for her to appear so cheerful in his presence especially after learning that he is fighting her on her deserved 50/50 custody and support but she is killing the PR war.
It’s complicated though because even though I believe that she sees Thomas for who he is and has learned how to beat him at his own game I still think she has feelings for him- or at least the romantic vision of a happily ever after with her kid and their dad. That’s what makes me sad about the whole thing. Kids deserve that.
A.maz.ing!!!!! Bowing ?♀️ down to you TT. Best post ever.
I did not immediately recognize Ashley in that photo, she’s lost so much weight.
Wow This is amazing. ????????
A little off topic. Any word is Kathryn is pregnant?
She’s not. When you stop drinking, you crave sweets. 🙂 She looks amazing she just posted playing on the beach with Kensie.
Yep. When my mom and dad would try to quit drinking I would take grocery bags of chocolate and hard candy to their house. They could still drive themselves to the grocery store but for some reason would not purchase sweets.
She’s not. When you stop drinking, you crave sweets. 🙂 She looks amazing she just posted playing on the beach with Kensie.
I saw that! Omg she is gorgeous! I think she looks so happy and healthy! She glows now!
Drinking a lot of Coco Cola will do it.
TT, Wow, Wow, Wow! You must have collapsed from exhaustion after this one, this was huge & incredible! Ashley is almost unrecognizable. Thank you for this Sunday surprise.
I hope you enjoy a nice dinner & some wine this evening, you deserve it!
Oh, I wonder if Craig got fined for letting some of the story out before the reunion airs?
Craig won’t be fired for talking to incoherently to Andy on WWHL.
TT, do you know if it’s true that Bravolebroties get fined for sharing information that hasn’t been aired yet? I saw on Twitter about Jeff Lewis saying that Kelly Dodd was fined for saying something on his podcast about the RHOC upcoming season, before it was made public. I was just hoping Craig wouldn’t get in trouble for his incoherent comments about the reunion. Especially since he did it on WWHL.
Craig will not be fined.
The “talent” can be fined for violations of contract. It happens more often when they refuse to film something.
I think that Jeff Lewis stuff was blown out of proportion. The story also was that Bravo people couldn’t be on his show anymore and that didn’t happen. But yes, there are certain things they can say or due that will get them fined. For example saying that Thomas is off the show. That would be a big thing. Craig drunkenly saying “I can’t believe those two bonded” is a nonissue.
Plus the fines are not equally enforced for example Kenya would be fined a lot faster than Craig. It’s just like any other office. There are favorites and those that get their noses held to the grindstone.
And we know Andy has his favorites don’t we.
Thank you Tamara
I wonder how Shep treats Ashley at the reunion. Especially since after that episode aired of him saying he hates her and then posting on IG with her that they’re okay now. (A picture that looks like he’s being forced at gunpoint to take)
I’m told that Ashley had no support. I do wonder if Shep weighed in on the dustup between Craig and Naomie though.
Great post TT. But am I the only one having trouble reading it because all of the ads cover up the text? I keep having to exit and then quickly scroll down before the ads cover everything up again
I’m having that same problem. I actually have to click on some of the ads and open them and then arrow back so they’ll go away. Sometimes they do and sometimes they don’t. If I go completely back out and then click on the article again the old ads will be gone but new ones pop up in other places. I thought it had something to do with my settings.
If you wait, I think it may be 60 seconds, the ads go away. At least that’s what I’ve noticed.
I haven’t been able to replicate the problem, but I am now getting two footer ads loading on top of each other. I’ll put in a request with the as guys. When posts are really popular like this one, it is the target for the bad guys to try and insert their ads. I’ve been dealing with security issues all day.
Thanks for the heads up. I’m on it.
It seems to only occur on the mobile site, when on my pc I only see the two footer ads you mention. Hope this helps!!!
Nope, on PC and samesies. Also shuts down my browser sometimes.
Thanks. Ad team is on it and they have identified the ad provider with the wonky code. That provider should be turned off soon if they are not already.
This was a great update, and now I’m looking forward to seeing the reunion with a huge bowl of popcorn!
TRav wearing his Santa Barbara Polo Club hat while at Sullivan’s Island yesterday makes me think that yes he met Ashleyas she was being a call girl hired to attend those infamous polo after parties.
Oh yuck?! Really? Is a dig to Kathryn too?
Noticing on my phone but not pc. Usually just I close and reopen and then the ad is out of the way. I admit I’ve been following TT during breaks at work on my phone…blushing. I’m have an older model Samsung.
Luv u TT!
*I have
Ashley commented today that she has officially moved to SC. Mount Pleasant I believe.
Wooooeeee! Piping hot tea! Amazing work, TT. Thanks!
Does anyone else wonder if Thomas has any dirt on Ashley?
Unfortunately, probably none that wouldn’t incriminate him in some way.
BTW – LOVE this blog, especially after reading the commenting rules. Tamara, whomever you may be, you are a hoot – my kind of gal.
Sorry, I forgot the NH on my 1st comment. I’m a northern with a southern soul and proud of it.
Welcome to the looney bin, Lake Lady! My crazy is temporarily at bay, but you might need to fasten your seatbelt just in case. AND THANK YOUR FOR READING THE COMMENTING RULES!
Alrighty, my two cents this week 🙂
1-THANK YOU Tamara! Your recaps and notes make my week.
2-I have NO idea why or how I became so emotionally invested in this particular show, I believe it is because of Kathryn’s vulnerability and watching a comeback story as well as how easy it is to relate to just about all of the people on this show.
3-I also have NO idea why it makes me so happy to learn that Cam and Kat have finally become friends, lol, like I know these people or something? But no really, it does make me happy, like they have finally accepted one another.
4-Ashley is unhinged and needs an intervention, she is crazy and has been cruel but at the same time I feel badly she is falling apart.
5-I love the relationship these guys have with food, this season Cam and Kathryn have cracked me up, and I love seeing all the Chik cups!! One never sees a housewife really eat, esp RHONY and RHOBH….
anyway, Thank you cannot wait to watch the reunions….and happy we have a few episodes between now and then 🙂
For me, I’m delighted to see that Cameran took her blinders off and realized that Kathryn is not the troublemaker that Thomas (and originally, Patricia and Whitney) made her out to be. IMHO she really seems to want to do the right thing, and she finally headed the wake-up call last season, when Thomas and Landon were trying to gaslight everyone on Kathryn.
YES!! i completely agree!
TT, the girl Ashley took a pic w. this past weekend is also one of the most VILE people in Charleston. She cannot hang on to friends to save her life. She and Ashley hang out because Thomas and her boyfriend are friends. Really they are two peas in a gold digging sad sack pie. Truly the Gruesome Twosome.
Good to know.
Recent reader of Tamara Tattles, first time commenter. Just came here to say TT has the best tea!
Same here. A handful of us are first timers today and yesterday. This show has sucked us in ?Thank Goodness for TT.
Dear Kathryn,
Please increase the life insurance policy on your children’s father, Jodi Arias is in the HOUSE!
Aloha Tamara,
Thank you so much for your posts, so appreciated.
Do you know if anyone brought up at the Reunion A’s outright lie about never going horseback riding before? About her very scary comments, at least twice, about hoping the boats the Charmers were on capsizing? And, her hitting on Craig and Whitney? And, anyone call Craig out on his frequent use of Dip/Chaw? Whatever it is called? Saw it at least twice stuck in his lower lip..yuck. Naomie has her reasons. I’m not convinced the anorexic/self starvation possibility with A. is stress related nor feel sorry for her. She may be angling for sympathy with the “Victim” act or establishing grounds for legal sction later. As to her age, she is around 33, according to Craig in the post show interview this week.
As a psych nurse, and from what SC has shared with viewers, Ashley appears to have more of a Borderline Personality Disorder. They have a propensity to threaten self harm, i.e. suicide. BPD often threatens but does not intend to go through, but mistakes happen. Show management should make efforts of record to get her assessed. It is a dramatic combination with Ravenel’s personality disorders poor results.