We’re back in Cannes and I am back wondering if I can remember the names of these people. Probably not. But as my daddy used to say, I’m willing to give it the old college try.
We’re back at breakfast with Monique, Gizelle, and Gizelle’s Ginormous Ego. Monique is throwing Charrisse under the bus for instigating for an invitation for Kyndall to Monique’s charity event. Gizelle says she will never be friends with Monique. They both agree to be cordial. These two don’t seem to have any grudges.
The whole crew goes on a two hour drive to a winery. Things seem to have gone well. The winery is gorgeous. Gizelle is mad a Charrisse about the Kyndall thing because she feels she was really close to Charrisse. Meanwhile, Karen is going to great lengths to mention how great her marriage is. This of course means they will be divorced within the year. Monique has clearly never seen paintings of Adam and Eve wearing fig leaves. She thinks a random evergreen tree is a fig tree.
Candiance wants to address the group about how they treat her. They are too busy taking selfies in the garden with the evening light. Candiance is not very articulate. No one has any idea what she is trying to say. I think Candiance thinks she is deeper than she is. She’s the one looking at things wrong. The car ride back doesn’t go nearly as well as the car ride there. I blame the wine. Ashley and Karen go back and forth about whose marriage is more “real” or something. Karen says that Ashley looks miserable when she is around Michael. I don’t see that, she seems to be into him and probably has a few daddy issues so a man of his age is attractive to her in many ways. The black Bill Gates on the other hand looks ready to flee every time I see him around Karen. It’s clear that Karen called her husband the night before to inquire if he was actually moving to Florida with or without her. She is really pissed at Ashley because Michael is friends with Ray and Michael tells Ashley everything Ray says. Karen tells Ashley that Michael is always crying around her and she can take her fake marriage and shove it up her ass. Karen says that Ashley makes Michael miserable. Candiance sticks up for Karen and tells Ashley to suck a dick. Monique wants to know what color dick she should suck.
Candiance calls Chris and basically says that Ashley, Robin and Gizelle are all meangirling her. She says it all comes from Gizelle.
The next day they go out on a yacht. Ashley approaches Candiance to explain to her that she is new, she doesn’t know the group dynamics yet and Ashley doesn’t appreciate Candiance jump in to defend Karen every five minutes when she has no idea what the situation is. Candiance doesn’t seem to get why it is inappropriate for her to be so opinionated while trying to infiltrate and existing group. The yacht takes them to Eze a gorgeous old town on the water.
It’s finally time for the ladies to dress to the nines just to stand around a cocktail table and fight. These shows are so formulaic at this point nothing can be taken seriously. Apparently, it is a burlesque themed party and they were provided with costumes. Apparently, the birthday girl had last pick of the costumes because hers is the worst in my opinion. What do you think of these looks? But first, one of Gizelle’s girls calls her crying about typical girl stuff. She hangs up and gets right into it with Charrisse. They argue about the Kyndall invitation for the millionth time. Gizelle says she thought Charrisse was genuine in her support of their relationship and now she knows that was all lies and Charrisse is being messy. Karen says that Charrisse and Monique have both defended Gizelle. Gizelle begins to soften just a tad. Gizelle says she is going to give Charisse a kiss later. Charrisse wants it now. Gizelle jokes, “a french one?”
But before any french kisses are given, some French burlesque dancers come out to perform. Robyn and Ashley join in and have their own little dance performance worked out. I think it was a reinactment of Robyn and Monique’s fight outside one of the previous restaurant fights involving an umbrella. Robin and Monique hug it out. Monique says she takes responsibility for her part in that and admits she could have behaved better. Robyn does the same. And just like that almost everyone is back to getting along.
Then Candiance sang Happy Birthday in French to Monique. Damn she has some pipes. It was a simple happy birthday song and I got a bit emotional. We need to hear more of that. The cake was gorgeous and we didn’t see them do anything disrespectful to the cake. It’s a happy ending!
Next week, Robyn does a home reno, (Speaking of home renovation if you are not following Cho’s you are missing out on some fun weekend stories!) Monique and Chris make up, Ashley tells her mother that Chris is concerned about having kids with her because she might parent like her mother. And Gizelle, Robyn and Ashley don kooky disguises to investigate where Karen really lives.
FRance is amazing and I love Karen. Gizelle is as shady as AShley. CAndiace is trying way too hard. Monique will be divorced soon.
These chicks r NUTS!!!
If Kenya is not returning to Atlanta.. Patomic nay be a classy spot for her… I will never watch Atlanta again.. she was my favorite… I seldom watch Platonic .. boring as hell. But could become a fan of Kenya arrived on the scene… Ratings out the door.. let Atlanta die with D on me divinity so Ms. Nene can go away thinking she was the star.. bye girl..
I can’t imagine Kenya in with the Potomac women.
Potomac would not be the place for Kenya.
You might not remember their names but your take on these woman is always on point. I laughed out loud several times! These women are absolutely ridiculous but I love watching them misbehave.
I do enjoy this show.Ashley is my favorite I can not recall even if she is an OG of this show memory issues.I think she came later but she does not allow any of these women to hide anything.
Gizelle does have as TT says “Gizelle’s Ginormous Ego” she constantly talks in what is it called 3rd person very annoying for her to talk saying her own name.I know it must be someone might forget her name so she repeats many times in Convo LOL.
I wish Charisse would of stayed in Potomac. She is lying right to us viewers and Monique .That is BS and Monique is gonna let that witch get away with it because Monique wants a place in Potomac .
When Gizelle accused her of cheating with a fireman ,that was kind the end of their friendship. As far as them working through it Gizelle and Charisse I believe Chariss was 100% involved in bringing Kendyal ,out of spite.Even though Eddie had a woman in Jersey.
Charisse deserved everything the other women said about her because Charisse has been spreading gossip about all the others Karen the worst and had she talked about me I would not of taken kindly to it either.
Monique last season bragged so bad just turned me off to her but I might be coming around.She has been through hell,a miscarriage many women can relate and empathize.
How many times do we have to hear Candance cry every episode 5 times she is a spoiled rotten brat !!
Robyn has been on the sidelines last couple episodes geez wonder why she use to get involved in all the fights.
I am looking forward to finding out about Karen and if she is living in the big house. So Karen is gonna confront the guy she thought is her friend .
I also was surprised they didn’t throw the cake like they did on New Jersey. We would have never heard the end of that one.
And no doubt one of them would have thought herself SOOOOOOO clever screaming “Let them eat cake!”
Riding to work this morning at 0 Dark Hundred, accident on the DC beltway, so we had to take side roads to avoid sitting on beltway in stopped traffic for an hour. We got to drive the streets of Potomac! Been there a few times before but as the sun was rising, it was a really beautiful view with so many large & beautiful houses sitting on gorgeously landscaped properties. Anyway, great recap TT. You got me laughing from the start, glad you keep up with RHOP…
Karen is overacting like mad this season — her over-the-top laughing is so annoying. Laughing about being called on your lies will not make us believe you. How did she go from the haughty “grand dame” to a cackling hyena who can’t keep her wig on?
These women are a hoot to watch. They are hot messes but unlike RHOA they have much more class. And actually enunciate when speaking. They are just more enjoyable to watch and they enjoy cultural outings without bitching and complaining while on a free trip.
I don’t think any of them should concern themselves with Giselle and her opinions. She doesn’t like anyone except Robyn and that’s because Robyn follows blindly.
Of course Karen is lying but Ashley’s life is not better than Karen’s so Ashley should just be quiet.
If Candiace hates being called a princess she should stop acting like one.
Candiace shut Ashley up. Yes she did. I am one view, who is HAPPY. Sick of her nasty pecking of Karen. She obviously have blinders on. The last time her husband was on he was old and swivel up too.
I can’t help but laugh at the double standards in this group.
Gizelle’s husband cheated on her a number of times and she’s throwing it out there that Ray wants to do the same to Karen. Robyn lost all her money in dodgy deals and now makes snide remarks and pokes fun at Karen for being in a similar position. Ashley’s marriage is a sham pure and simple. She’s Michael’s beard and from what has been shown on TV, her relationship is based on a “do as I say or I’ll cut you off” dynamic, yet she thinks she’s the one to advise Karen, who has been married for nearly as long as she’s been alive.
None of these batches are in any position to be schooling anyone on anything. SMH
Love, love, loved that this trip actually showed some surroundings in between the drama. Come through Cannes! ?
Pleas get rid of Candiace. She doesn’t bring anything to the show. She’s a spoil child. Chris, run as fast as you can, it will always be about me.
Yes, Candiance thinks she’s so deep when there’s not much there. She listed her wedding and mother as her issues. These women have real grown-folk problems – IRS debt, divorce, paying momma’s bills problems, controlling husband, being broke, single parenting, etc. No wonder they dismiss her every time she opens her mouth. She makes no substantial contribution to the group.
Note to Candiance: You are the issue, hun. Grow up. The world is a huge place with lots of people who matter – not just you.
You guys are 100% correct. I cringe every time she opens her mouth and poor Chris, that momma will ruin that marriage. I give it a year-tops!
Agreed me Candace brings nothing to the show…. Neither does Charice except for the Kendall drama.. But she too has a beautiful voice but maybe she sings too much
..it seems they were being shady and telling her to shut up and not sing. I can see Candice belting 1 out and expecting applause and I don’t think they’re giving it to her.
Candiace may have limited experience, but she’s strikes me as the only one with a good heart. She won’t be the same ‘spoiled brat’ that she is now once she’s packed on a couple more decades. I think she’ll be a far better human being than these icky, icky women are now.
I don’t understand why no one can be friends with Kyndell because of Gizelle. I don’t understand why they just don’t tell Gizelle that they like Kendell and want to be friends with her too. The whole thing is stupid but I guess there’d be no drama if people used common sense or admit that production set this up, lol. Gizelle hates everyone but wants everyone to be loyal to her. The nerve.
I’m waiting for mad day b/t Robyn and Gizelle. It’ll be epic and I’m here waiting for it.
I’m also waiting for mad day between them. You know it’s gonna be ugly like on some Kim/Nene levels.
Michael is obviously gay, or very slightly bisexual. People commented on him slapping one of the husband’s asses his first season, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone point at that at that very same party you could hear him talking to another gentleman.
“You’re a tall one!….(mumble mumble)… Oh you work out? I can tell.” Commenting on another man’s physcial appearance (twice) sends a gay vibe.
I can’t watch this show anymore mostly because I can’t stand Ashley’s voice. It’s sooo beyond irritating.