It’s time to listen to old ladies screaming at each other with their tits hanging out. Apparently, during the lunch break there was some bickering that we missed between Vicki and Kelly. Vicki apologizes for repeating the rumor that Kelly does cocaine. She should not have repeated it. Kelly sort of apologizes for calling Vicki names on Twitter.
It’s time for Shannon’s segment. Aren’t they all Shannon’s segments? As of the taping her divorce was not finale. This is mostly because David refused to hire a lawyer and is representing himself. David has moved in with his girlfriend and her kids. Shannon’s girls like the new girlfriend. There was a rumor that the new girlfriend is pregnant. Shannon claims she could not confirm or deny the rumor. It looks like she believes it though. Oh they have moved into a big house in a gated community and this seems to piss Shannon off since she had to endure living in a paltry 4,000 square foot rental house after they separated. Shannon cries when she talks about the kids and the time they spend with David. It seems like that would be very difficult.
Shannon looks great by the way. She talks about her issues with weight. Andy rolls of the clip of Vicki saying that Shannon was an extra large and Vicki is a medium. Vicki says she was buying it large for her to sleep in because they are not going to wear those shirts out.
On to Emily and the multiple attacks on her marriage by everyone. Much screaming occurs. Somehow this segment becomes about Shannon. Again. Shannon thinks that she is less reactive this season. She is the only one who thinks that. I totally zoned out during this part. Shannon thinks that Emily verbally attacked her on the golf course. She didn’t. But Emily apologizes anyway.
Once again we try to roll out Emily’s package, the miscarriages and the situation with her mother. Emily cries through the whole package. Emily says that her mom is doing a lot better. Emily talks about all the nasty things people said to her about her body on social media. They would DM her on IG with all sorts of awful messages about how she is fat and unhealthy and ask her how she could go out in public like that.
Tamra says that Spencer has been living with her since he was fourteen. His father would not allow him to be on the show, but when he turned 18 he was able to make the decision for himself. Tamra’s daughter is off at college. Tamra says she texts her once a month but she does not respond to the texts. Eddie continues to have issues with his heart. While the atrial fib has stopped, the doctors think he has probably had a heart condition for most of his life. He still needs another procedure to close a hole they made during previous surgeries now that it seems to have worked. They have sold their new house because as Tamra says, “the house didn’t like them.” Tamra lives in Vicki’s neighborhood now. So does Gina.
Apparently, Shannon gets mad at people when she sees the episodes. She was apparently really pissed with Tamra for making the comments about her no knowing that water isn’t free. That aired around Tamra’s birthday party in real time so she did not attend. She says Tamra didn’t invite her. Vicki didn’t go either because Kelly was invited. Tamra says Shannon sends her paragraphs about what a horrible friend she is.
Shannon and Tamra had some sort of huge falling out when they were in NYC to film WWHL. It seems to be about Shannon using Tamra’s makeup artist. Maybe. I am just praying for this to be over and hoping there is not a third part to this reunion.
Gina and Tamra both came after Shannon for having a boyfriend during filming while pretending like she wasn’t dating. Tamra tells Shannon she always plays the victim. Shannon somehow comes full circle and starts talking about how David cheated on her. Tamra says we know that Shannon, it’s been five years!
Next time on part three: Ugh. More screaming about the same old things.
Is Gina going to get a pass? She has offered no credible reasons or details about her marriage yet offers plenty of commentary regarding everyone else’s life. She even rolled her eyes when Shannon said 40 minutes was too far to drive to use Tamra’s gym- yet Gina has never driven 60 minutes to see her husband’s apartment? Her closet is definitely full of skeletons…
40 minutes IS too far to drive to work out. She lives in Newport Beach. I live there too, and there is NO WAY I would drive to Rancho Santa Margarita (RSM) to work out when there’s literally a personal trainer on every corner!
Gina is new, so I give her a pass. I hope they keep her. I love that she calls people on their shit. Plus, I don’t really care about her skeletons YET because she is new. I think she played her first season well!
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I roll my eyes every time Gina opens her mouth. Think I am gonna be done with this show officially. Can’t take her .
I stopped watching part way through this season because I just can’t take Gina.
I am grateful for the picture of Gina above.
So true. She’s never been to her husbands apartment yet has the nerve to talk about Shannon’s situation like she’s the beacon of all knowledge. She needs bringing down a peg.
It will happen, it will happen. If I’ve learned anything from watching these shows it that everyone eventually gets a bad season where they’re taken down a peg. (Or as they call it, “a bad edit)
I didn’t watch this season, it’s the first RHOC I’ve ever missed. Wondering if it’s worth watching.
Amen
I’m on the BYE GINA team. She is too young, too naive and WAY too boring to be on this iteration of Housewives. RHONJ maybe but they’d eat her alive in two seconds.
The rehashing of arguments at these reunions (that have already been rehashed three times during the season) is getting old. What have you done since filming ended? How have you moved forward in your friendships since filming ended? Anything but “we haven’t spoken in months” or “she hasn’t texted me so I just can’t anymore.”
Tamara and Shannon continue to stump me; Tamara is no saint but I completely understand her total frustration. I had a friend of many years that was far more selfish than Shannon so I can absolutely understand how her self-absorbed behavior can grate. I can also understand how Shannon’s inability to see her own behavior can drive you nuts. Especially when she has been in “therapy” for two years and still no change. That speaks to how honest/self-aware Shannon is, she just isn’t.
I meant Tamra, not TT…
Tamra Judge is a snake much lick Vickie. Tamra befriended Shannon when she need her and since she and Icky are okay again…screw Shannon. And we wonder why Shannon is so insecure.
Shannon is beyond help…..so sad!!
Have y’all noticed that whenever anyone confronts Shannon about anything she very quiet says a drawn out, low “wow”. It kills me, it’s loke her “tell” for victimhood. Kelly is really a twat, after part one she had her daughter in videos on Instagram talking shit and cussing about Vickie. That child has zero reason to be in this crap. Kelly really needs to look at some of the parenting choices she is making. I’m also curious as to where her mother is all of a sudden. She was everywhere and lived with Kelly and Michael and now she’s isn’t around anywhere. I really love Emily, I do and she did not attack Shannon what so ever.
I like her “wow.” It is a low tone shock compared to blowing up and overreacting. These women have talked about her the entire season and not very nice. It was probably a big eye opener for her to watch this season and see how much her supposed best friend Tamra talked badly about her to the other women and tainted their perspective of her.
I always hated the “wow” especially when it is repeated, it’s as if they could not think of anything more clever to say
I said the same thing Tamara is not a good friend. And Gina really needs to mind her business
I really like Emily too.
Sorry. The first sentence of your recap has me rolling. I haven’t even started watching and haven’t read the entire recap yet. That intro is life.
Right? I snorted my Chablis. Not pleasant.
Mark, I almost snorted Diet Coke out my nose reading about you snorting Chablis! Much classier than the Diet Coke that the damn dmv machine gave me despite my pressing the regular Coke button.
Ok. I had to re-read the first line. That was GOLD.
I’m upset that people are insulting Emily’s figure. She’s stunning with great taste
Sometimes when people have liposuction the fat moves to the upper body and looks different because it’s distributed differently. It’s possible in Orange County liposuction on the lower body so popular that she may have done that-idk.
I like Emily a lot and enjoy her.
OMG! Emily has no sense of style at all. People.see what shes wearing and go WTF? Why? Because almost every dress/party outfit she owns has only one shoulder, ruffles, a damn peplum, or ALL THREE! Peplums went out in the early 80’s. They’re also a bit too tight as well, like the one shes wearing at the reunion and that makes her look bigger than she actually is. The nicest and best fitting outfit she wore re all season was the black with the corsalette at the femme fatal party. Emily is beautiful but the woman needs a stylist and that’ll fix the issue.
Totally agree. She looked best in Jamaica wearing a bathing suit. She doesn’t understand her body type at all! She’s not a “big woman” like she said during the reunion. She’s got great curves and she’s tall. With the help of a good stylist, Emily would look better than most of the housewives.
I’ve only seen bits and pieces of this season’s episodes, but agree Emily looks great in a bathing suit. She is hot! That should translate well into regular clothing, lol. I cannot stand the new ultra-skinny women. Check with a lot of guys and I think they’ll agree. It’s got to stop.
One really good thing I’ve noticed this past year is that a lot of commercials are now showing women of all sizes – from super-slim to very curvy – and I love it. Many ads now represent the true picture of an American woman, modeling items such as Depends and exercise clothing, and each one is beautiful in her own way. Kudos to the people in the advertising agencies who recognized the growing trend towards being inclusive of models, such as Ashley Graham, who definitely don’t fit the “cocaine chic” skinny minnies who were forced down our throats for so many years. As a woman with a few curves of her own, I am so grateful for this trend. Finally, a little truth in advertising and the needs of the average American woman being recognized.
I think Emily looks great, I am jealous! Her weight is evenly distributed, she has a waist, she is proportional, she is blessed.
I carry my weight in my belly as all the women on my mom’s side did, goes back to my great-great-grandmother based on pics of the great-great. No clothes are made for us unless we want maternity.
So rock on Emily, she looks awesome!
Beets Why, we might be related. Same terrible body type here.
Same here. Carry all my weight in the tummy. Menopause is killing me.
Peplums came back in a BIG way a few years ago. But not like Emily’s. Ralph Lauren makes a knit surplice style dress in variations that would suit her perfectly. Even a good salesperson at a good shop/department store could help with her style. And good undergarments.
I feel bad for Shannon because she trusted Tamara and now Tamara is using it against her. Say what you want about Shannon, but she has been through a great deal and most of it on camera! Tamara acts like she didn’t go through shit during her divorce or when her daughter didn’t want to have anything to do with her. I feel like Tamara is always securing her spot for next season by throwing everyone under the bus.
Yes, I completely agree with you.
Shannon should be done with Tamra for the way she spoke about it when confronted. Shes allways been a frienemy, and when confronted she goes on the attack and blames the other person. Even Eddie told her not to gossip behind a persons back. It was really cruel to bring up the guy Shannon dated, who wasnt anything serious and she had like but didnt treat her good. Often its much harder for women to move on. Not many Eddies out there. Which Tamra is allready griping about she didnt sign up for this with his heart problems and her diminished sex life. I cant stand Gina. She isnt fair and isnt honest. What a catty foul person lacking integrity.. Kelly made more sense, and at least can think independently. Gina has just picked a team and lies. Her style looks like shit too, but I wouldnt care if she was ethical.
Completely agree with you. Can Gina go to NJ already? I really liked Kelly this season. I appreciate her taking Jolie to the shelter and showing her another side of life. I didn’t enjoy her attack on Shane. In this nothing burger of a season the bright spot for me was beautiful Emily. Her marriage seems honest. They’re not preachy with his religion as too many of these Catholics or christians are. They have an honest rapport and joke and tease. It’s been great getting to know Emily. I hope she stays on.
I agree, I really enjoyed getting to know Emily and I also hope she is not kicked to the curb… 🙂
Shannon is a fool to have ever have trusted Tamra after the 1st season when Tamra was chasing her down & yelling at Lizzie’s party. And then gossiping with Heather about David having an affair.
Yeah, I agree. Memory is short, and honestly I feel as though Shannon was shell-shocked after her first season. I also feel it’s much like being in an abusive (yeah I said it) situation. When the abuser is suddenly nice it makes you happy and you believe them when they say they love you. I speak as a child raised in an abusive situation….
Shannon isn’t new, this is tamras standard operating procedure! She has done it to literally every single friend on the show, why did Shannon think she would be special?
I’ve been wondering where Kelly’s mom is too. Did she just move away to somewhere else?
Kelly and her brother have a volatile relationship.when Kelly got divorced and sold the house, the mother went to stay with Kelly’s brother. Kelly and her brother have had know down drag out fights on social media. I believe the last I heard the mother and brother were living in Vegas? Palm Springs? someplace like that. He has a weird business. It’s like some kind of club with monthly dues where you get those IV drips with vitamins and stuff in a spa like setting or something?
I’m sure I have a lot of details wrongs here, but that is the gist of what I remember. Also in the fights the brother I think accused Kelly of being physical with the mom, or the brother, or something. Kelly denied it all and made similar allegations toward the brother. It’s all a big mess.
I’m speechless. Thanks for the update. They were supposed to be the happy family all living together in the big dream house before the divorce.
What happens off screen in the Kelly Dodd family is where the real action is. Wish we could see those lunatics instead if a constant rehash of adultery, familial discord in the Judge family & David Beadors treachery. This show is redundant. I believe this will be the next RHOM cancelled for not being relevant or mildly entertaining.
I think if we could see the Dodd family we’d be watching a “constant rehash of adultery, familial discord and treachery” complete with a little girl in the middle.
The first sentence in this recap was priceless. Made my night and summed up this group perfectly.
Gina was just too much as was Shannon. Ugh. Headache inducing. I muted when their faces were on the screen so I was really looking forward to your recap Tamara. Thanks!
Gina will be more like Shanon when her divorce starts to get nasty, because it probably will.. Gina is very judgemental.
Ooooohhhh! I can’t wait to hear Tamra shriek and scream next week…..said no one ever.
I agree with Kelly, that Emily schooled Shannon. However, Emily is decent about apoligizing if something comes out not as she intended, or someones feelings were hurt. I did feel for Emily with the body shaming, but she age shames. Neither is kind, and women are really awful to oneanother and allways have to one up. That seems to never change. To me, Tamra is a love the one youre with person. She allways talks bad or agrees with any and all malicious gossip, and chums it up with the person shes with, until they walk out the door. She has no loyality and nothing is sacred. She is the resident alpha bitch, and women allways have this dynamic. I wish someone would throw water on her and watch her melt like the witch on the wizard of oz. It will never happen though.
Haha, good one!! Let me get that bucket!
I agree with you except for one thing: Tamra is a PRETEND to love the one you’re with friend.
I saw some photos of Matt, Gina’s Ex or soon to be ex. HOT DAMN!
Hmmm I really think Gina plays her roll really well. During shooting she has this horrible style however on her IG looks like a young orange county housewife. Her makeup isn’t over the top and she dresses super cute. But on the show she looks a mess. I see you Gina. Here is the thing no matter what show..Housewives of OC to Dallad and all in between there are pretty much matching personalities. Always one successful in their own right but bat dhit crazy And one who clearly married in to money. After awhile it’s like watching revamped shows just with different characters.
Shannon plays victim constantly. She has never had to take care of herself and it is crappy to be learning in your 50’s. While I want to give her some leeway, she ends up treating everyone else so badly that it is impossible. And she is making me agree with Tamara ( which I loath to do) Me me I I it is always about poor poor Shannon. Shannon thinks of no one but herself and what she is going thur.
I had a best friend like that for over 15 years, I went thur her divorce with her and her 3 children finding out that her husband was gay and lied to her during 8 years of marriage..her going back to college while working on and on. But It was never enough for her and when my daughter was diagnosed with bipolar and I finally had to send my daughter into a group therapy home she called me a bad mom..I said enough!! I have been your shoulder to cry on, your rock to stand on, and when I need you most you criticize me when I made the most difficult choice to save my child’s mental health after two years battle with her. (I also was a single mom with a son also working two jobs with a deadbeat abusive ex-husband). I walked away it hurt I cried I loved her but in the end it was also like a weight had been lifted. No more desperate phones calls at all hours , texts, drop by my house unannounced etc. point is Shannon should be recognize that being a friend is a two-way street.
If it makes you feel any better I’ve been there too cutting off a long-term friendship and a sister. It’s painful but such a relief in the long run. I hope your daughter is doing well. Funny in life, doing the right thing is so hard.
Regarding Shannon learning to live on her own and take care of herself for the first time ever, how hard could that be? With $22,000 a month in spousal support. She has no reason to be worried. Try it on 2,000 a month Lol
Everyone sucked except Emily. She was the only one I wanted to watch.
Shannon is selfish and has no self awareness. If she was a little humble and showed she cared about anyone else but herself, she’d be great.
Gina was just nasty and hateful the whole time. I’m over her.
I think SHANnON just never grew up. So now she has to. Once she gets overy the”why me” phase she might be ok. Gina is simply too young.
When Tamra was asking Emily if she went straight home the night she left early I kept expecting her to yell “Did you go to Bass Lake?”.
OMG!! I got divorced/cheated on/scammed etc. Get a real problem. Oh, I forgot!! When presented with your husband being very ill, you make it all about YOU. Nene. Tamra. When my husband died of Pancreatic Cancer (Thank you-I’m fine-we had 10 great years together) I had $115.00 in the bank. THATS a problem. And I ain’t complaining-it was an honor. Gina is a New York Long Island girl. She’s 0% bullshit and I for one love her. And trust her story will come out!! Keep the cast exactly the same. They got their hands full over at RHOBH so I doubt they want to change anything now. Nice recap-am re-watching it now.
She’s 0% bullshit unless she’s the one bullshitting. I was on the Gina wagon until the episode where she told Shannon people were talking crap about her. I reallllyyy don’t think that was out of concern. She was trying to get close to Shannon by bone carrying, but it backfired on her when Shannon reported back to Tamra. I’m okay with her bone carrying, but Miss “Own it” didn’t wanna own it and was trying to pretend she said it out of concern. You don’t use that tone or approach if you’re concerned about someone. That was more of a “girlllll, let me tell you what they said about you behind your back” tone and approach. Then she backtracked and was a total wimp in front of Tamra. Lost me right there for being spineless.
IMO Gina could evolved into another Tamra.
I love your comments, NancyintheSmokies – your honesty and “down-to-earthness” (I think I made that up) is touching, brave and delightful. I think I’d love to have you as a neighbor. So glad we all get to “chat”, courtesy of Tamara, even if she does get pissed off at us sometimes. Please keep posting – I always look for your name.
EnglishRose-I blush!! Thank you so much!! Coming from you that means a lot!! 💕
And yes, I’d love for us to all live within “casserole distance” from each other!!
Someone called in to Andy Cohen’s live radio show this morning to ask why Vicki hasn’t been booted off the show for her abhorrent behavior yet. He said that in Phaedra’s case, none of the ATL wives would agree to work with her anymore so they had to fire her. But since that hasn’t happened with Vicki, they are just letting her crappy behavior fly.
Woooooo boy, Shannon’s face definitely seemed like she believes the new woman is pregnant. That’s gotta really sting. I feel for her.
I don’t get why everyone thinks Vicki’s coke accusation is the same as Phaedra’s RAPE accusation. Everyone is up in arms about Vicki getting fired. Where were these people when Rinna accused Dorit? Same housewife behavior, different city.
Vicki’s accusation is very harmful for multiple reasons. It could put Jolie’s custody & entire life in jeapordy. I dont judge anyone ( if you work hard you are entitled to play hard ) but Vicki should not have said that. Phadreas rape accusations were heinous. Glad to see her booted off the show for that but Vicki s statement was vile. Even if it is true she should have never said those words. Vicki is the teflon don of the O C. so I doubt she will have any repercussions from the powers that be at Bravo but KARMA will repay Vicki in full with interest.
Oh Please. I predicted that Kelly might not even have her scenes from her first series aired after she was making drunken racist comments on TMZ and talking about screwing other men besides her husband. Vicki saying “I don’t do cocaine” and Kelly’s MAJOR REACTION, was nothing. Kelly has debased herself and given Michael plenty of ammo for custody. After the reunion she had her child on her IG calling Vicki a bitch while watching the episode with her.
Wow I didn’t know she had her little one on IG swearing ! I do remember hearing about her off the cuff drunken statements she has made prior to her debut on RHOC. Heading back to the archives to re watch that video. Do you think she will be on next season?
Are you kidding? She is screaming about quitting and throwing a tantrum!
So of course she will be back. I think they all will.
I think that would really sting too. However, I really felt if there was any chance to save that marriage, Shannon wasnt gonna be able to do it. You cannot talk to or treat your husband like that, and especially not a spouse who is good looking and wealthy. Youve got to be on your A game. There was no sexual chemistry, she didnt get along with his family, yelled at him and was histronic in front of company, and treated him like a disapproving mother. David youre in big trouble type of thing. They were allready miserable, and then she put on a bunch of weight. I think Shannon is a difficult person to be married to. I like her, but I wouldnt be surprised if David makes this new lady very happy, and all the abusive David stuff was a product of a really fucked up relationship with Shannon. I am hoping there is someone that brings out a softer more reasonable side of Shannon. Hopefully, this new boyfriend does.
In a healthy relationship, “what’s good for me is good for you.” The same goes for your kids. Shannon stuck it out in an unhappy marriage because she put her children’s happiness in front of her own. It seems David did the same — and maybe the money thing had something to do with it. They both seem like decent people, despite some transgressions. They both deserve to be happy. That will make their —very perceptive — daughters happier than seeing their parents in an unhappy marriage.
I agree. I like both of them, wish them both well, and dont think there is a particular devil or an angel in this broken family. Any marriage that is soley based on staying together only for the sake of the children, or because its too expensive to get divorced, has lost its way and is an empty shell. Thats sad for kids to live in. Marriage is about caring for and satisfying eachothers needs. Like you said, whats good for you is good for me. It became a mockery of that, and was nothing but a test of ones ability to suffer. They both tried and theres no shame in that. A transgression doesnt make the person a bad person, it means theyre human. I really dont think David is a cheater by nature, I think he was in a bad marriage, and wanted out. I think in a happy relationship, he will settle right in, as it appears he is doing right now.
Since their first season together, Tamra has not been a good friend to Shannon. Betraying a confidence about David cheating was bad, but LYING was worse, leading Shannon to visiting Heather IN DESPERATION to find the source — partly because David was pissed about it. Tamra LIED about saying the Dubrows planned to “take down the Beadors.” Vickie admitted offscreen that she had said the same to her. But, worse than a person who would cheat, lie, backstab, even steal, from a person is a person who tries to make that person think or feel they are insane. Whether that incident at Lizzie’s dinner was planned or not, Tamra not only tried to make Shannon feel that way but tried to make everyone else believe it too. If Shannon had not had such low self-esteem at that time, perhaps she would not have remained friends with Tamra after that. Time for a REAL friend Shannon, Tamra is toxic, not you. You are just sad and need a REAL friend.
Its a favored tactic of toxic people, to betray, demean, provoke you to react, and then tell everyone youre crazy. Ive had it done to me, and watching Tamra in action is upsetting to me. Tamra is the one who is crazy, deep down sick and twisted. Shannon needs to heal away from the Tamra’s of the world. She needs to realize she doesnt need constant communication and support, and find more of that strength within. Youve got to rely more on yourself and have only the most trusted in your inner circle.
I agree with the both of you. It drove me crazy to hear her moan and groan while she dramatically fell into her seat about Eddie’s AFIB, when he was checking it in an earlier episode. Instead of being a helpful and positive person for Eddie to lean on, she makes it all about her, every single chance the woman gets! It’s pathetic. I also think Tamara is sick in the way that she picks people who she feels are ‘weaker’ than her to be her friend! In reality though, the people she picks are suffering through some sort of emotional turmoil during the time she snatches them up and pretends to be their friend. She totally gaslights people and it’s sickening to watch her do it to Shannon. It’s difficult to argue your point to someone that is constantly gaslighting you. Shannon should take some time to think about why she keeps attracting toxic friends and partners. It seems like it happens to her often and she deserves to be happy!
Until Shannon gets stronger, she will keep attracting frienemies. I know first hand. It will seem like really bad luck at first, and you will let down your guard to the next person who seems to care, and youre thinking it wont happen again, and bam it does. Theres actually more of those types of people out there than you think, and they have an uncanny ability to sniff out those who are weak, trusting, and reeling from betrayl. Its probably best to stick to family and a therapist, do a bit of dating, and dont go around confiding your personal feelings. Once you get into the habit of not over sharing, you actually become more resilent. Tamra is awful in how she sets up the scenario to turn on a friend, and try and kill their spirit. Shes also awful to keep pestering and bemoaning not having sex. Poor Eddie shouldnt have that pressure to perform sexually, when dealing with a serious heart condition. Its all about Tamra all of the time.
Not the right thread, but time-sensitive: In case anyone is reading this, Jax & Brittany are on WWHL today. Ross, Rhylee and Ashton are on Tuesday.
Oh no, there’s a part three?
This reunion is as boring as the season. It’s someone trying to talk, and Tamra’s loud mouth interrupting.
I’m just over RHOC.
Sorry to be late, but can we just all admit that Tamara looks RIDICULOUSLY good on this reunion??? I’ve always thought she looked a bit tired, ropey and haggard, and mutton dressed as lamb but DAMN WOMAN. Is Terry doing her work???
Gina gave me the irrites