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Colorado
Just over a week after the plantation fiasco, during the week before Christmas, the cast went to Colorado on an all cast trip. I’m actually looking forward to that episode since it was relatively drama free. Ashley Jacobs was of course not invited because she is not part of the cast, she is just being used by production to stir up controversy. It’s not working. So far it just makes her look like an even bigger loser who hangs around where she is not wanted.
While the cast was in Colorado, Kathryn Dennis posted the above photo with her BFF, Dani with the caption “We’re in a serious relationship.” Amazingly, sites including “The Bravo site” posted this as a serious thing. At least the Bravo site didn’t include the words “dating” or “banging” like some other sites did. I should take this time to let you know that the Bravo site isn’t run by Bravo. It’s owned by Bravo but The Dish, and Jetset,etc have writers who generally don’t have any more insight to what is going on than any other site without good sources. I believe they finally edited their post to make it seem like they weren’t taking the “serious relationship” seriously, but they were at first.
Rocky Mountain High
From everything I heard about the Colorado trip,there was not much drama and everyone had a good time. At least the girls did. The guys may have still been squabbling a bit at this point but by the end of it they were coming together. At the finale taping (more on that in part four), from what I understand everything went well and relationships were all intact. Shep Rose will go after at least one of the guys probably Austen Kroll because he always does. Hopefully, it won’t be Craig Conover. I hate when these people jump on Craig Conover over absolutely nothing.
The reason I mention the Colorado trip, where a good time was had by all, is because Naomi Olindo did not come on the trip. She was on the call sheet and expected to attend the all cast trip, but her live in doctor boyfriend would not allow her to go because Craig Conover would be on the trip. Wow, what an insecure guy Naomi Olindo has. She really does have a type: Attractive, likely sexually fluid, and full of insecurities. Anyway, Naomi Olindo stayed home, defying production demands.
Strike Two
Haymaker doesn’t like it when people don’t show up to film. Aaron Rothman decided Naomi was forced to film a one on one with Ashley. Talk about a high price to pay! She already lost money for not being in the Colorado episodes! From what I heard from Tamara Tattles exclusive sources is that Naomi Olindo and Ashley Jacobs went for coffee or something to film a conversation. Naomi was polite and listened to Ashley Jacobs try to justify her behavior. She alternately blamed it all on Thomas Ravenel, or Kathryn Dennis, or whatever.
Naomi told her in her most pleasant way that she should go home to her mother in California because there is nothing good for her in Charleston. Wise words of guidance that she didn’t follow.
Ashley’s second shoot for the season was also a dud. Naomi did not give production the drama they wanted. This footage may end up on the cutting room floor. Strike two for production.
Next on Part Three: Eliza Limestone brings Ashley Jacobs to the foxhunt.
This is so riveting to read!!
Production seems particularly nasty to force Naomi to film 1-on-1 with Ashley! lol I need the other two parts!
Thanks so much, TT, for spilling the tea and unspinning the spin on Southern Charm Charleston. So I take it this means Naomi will probably be kept down as “recurring cast”? I was upset over her and Shep kissing up to TRav last season (even during the reunion, once Bravo finally allowed them to comment on his criminal charges), but I hope she’s since realized that TRav really isn’t worth it. Also, it’s good to hear she actually tried to give Ashley some good advice. She really needs to exit this televised circus and get herself some real help.
And btw, just to clarify that last sentence above, I was speaking about Ashley. She needs help. She doesn’t need to involve herself in any more of TRav’s sicko psychodrama.
I presume all the regulars with still be main cast members unless as you mention Aaron wants to be an even bigger dick. Austen’s former? current? girlfriend Madison will be reoccurring and I believe is the only new person to have a contract.
There was tension all season between the cast and Aaron because he clearly wanted to get Ashley a contract on the show.
This right here illustrates their problem. Did no one at Bravo warn Aaron Rothman about the failure of the first Real Housewives show in DC, and more specifically why there was never a Season 2? And that was just a couple of sleazy fakers schmoozing their way into a White House event. In this case, we’re talking about sexual harassment and assault (and in the case of Ashley, someone who’s been in anything but a healthy relationship with the abuser at the center of this scandal). I know that these TV outlets are under pressure to pull off crazier and crazier stunts to rope us in, but there are still lines that we don’t want to see crossed.
I think Madison is a former girlfriend now. I noticed yesterday that they recently stopped following each other on instagram. First time poster here and wanted to say thank you! I love all the Southern Charm updates!
I’m losing my brain. Who is Eliza?
Eliza has been a guest on the show before. (She hosted a pool party during Season 4.) She apparently has connections to Cameran, Kathryn, and TRav. She has a jewelry line that’s carried in local stores, and her father is a real estate broker and local politician who got his own dose of TV fame (or is it infamy?) when he fell for one of Sasha Baron Cohen’s pranks on his Showtime show (in the guise of a more erudite NPR show) last year.
Thanks. Now I remember who Eliza is. I saw that episode of Sasha Baron Cohen’s show. Her father was lucky. He didn’t do anything completely humiliating like many of the other victims.
That was her FATHER?? OH.. EM.. GEE.
Wow. Speechless.
Actually, It was her grandfather.
Well good for Naomi, still not a fan she seemed a little like a mean girl.
TT, thanks for the tea. Ive been in and out of hospitals this week and this definitely has cheered me up a bit this is one of my favorite bravo shows currently.
Wasn’t there some drama or behind the scene antics with Naomi’s boyfriend? I remember seeing TT reference this last season, but never figured out what it was about. Does anyone know/remember?
Just some street talk in CHS, nothing serious. He does SEEM into Naomi and vice versa.
Hi TT,
Is it possible that it was actually Naomi that chose not to go to Colorado because of her own insecurities about leaving her charming, flirtatious Gemini BF behind and fear he would roam? I don’t think he is a keeper nor trustworthy and think she will end up broken hearted. And, doubt if he is threatened by Craig. His photo of his gorgeous old girlfriend from when he attended med school looks like it was taken right before he met Naomi. And, on another Naomi subject,happily admitting that she had Botox or fillers at her tender age? Like in her mid 20’s? What a sad time we live in : (
I’ll stick with my top notch sources over your opinions based on Instagram. But thanks for your suggestions!
K
Thanks.
Am a huge distruster of Gemini male charmers and philanderers.
I think of all the girls Naomi would handle a 1 on 1 with Ashley the best. Naomi does not mince words and can also look very off-putting and unfriendly, even while saying nothing that can be held against her.
I hope Eliza is being well paid to hold the awful Ashley’s hand as she tries to insert herself into a relevant position among cast members. Sounds like it would be a bit of a drag for Eliza.
ProductIon needs to stop trying to insert Ashley into the show. She’s not the type of “reality show villain” viewers tune into see. People turn the channel. We don’t want to tune into SC and be reminded of Thomas’s allegations and her behavior. I get producers want to somehow capitalize on her name constantly on social media but I seriously doubt it would ever turn into ratings gold.
Frankly, that’s what’s making me uneasy about the upcoming season. I’ll probably end up watching (unless I’m so successful in weaning myself off Bravo that I give up that channel entirely – not likely just yet, but possible), but it does disgust me how Bravo and Haymaker are (once again) making light of serious crimes and taking advantage of people with serious addiction/mental health issues. Bravo and Evolution did it to Kim Richards on RHOBH 5+ years ago, and I fear that’s what Bravo and Haymaker have in mind for Ashley.
That was very well stated. I agree completely
I can’t wait for the third part of the series!
A fox hunt, really? Please, no. My pup looks a little foxy. I couldn’t watch.. unless I read in advance that, in typical Southern Charm fashion, they mess up and the fox gets away.
Naomi’s boyfriend has some trust and/or control issues. If she carries on or obsesses about Craig (Like Kristen and James Kennedy), I can see why he would be worried. But really … all those cameras around … seems either he is insecure or he is worried that Naomi and Craig will get together, “everyone” will see it, and he will think people will call him a fool. (The fool is the one who betrays love, not the one betrayed, but it doesn’t feel that way.) Either way, it doesn’t sound like a healthy relationship if there is no trust. And Naomi giving in to his demands, which caused problems on her JOB… no bueno.
I am not a fan of Naomi. It seems odd to me that she wouldn’t give Craig the time of day when they were in college but when he was on the show she was all for it! She seems like a social climber and a mean girl all wrapped up in one. I would much rather see more of Dani or Jennifer Snowden. But I am proud to say that I am weaning myself off Bravo. It’s actually more fun for me (and a time saver) to read TT’s recaps!!
Playing the villain might be a smart move in a scripted drama, but I can’t for the life of me understand why Ashley would continue to want to expose herself to the world anymore than she already has. When you’re nearly universally hated why would you want to perpetuate that image? I would tuck my tail between my legs and hope people forget about me. It is truly puzzling. As satisfying as it would be to see a knock down drag out with Ashley being put in her miserable place, I’m afraid it would, in some crazy way, please her. Poor Naomi, I bet she never misses another trip!
Oh I know! I like Noami. I know lots of ppl don’t like her but I do. I adore Craig too. But back to Ashley, I have no damn clue why someone would keep putting themselves out there as a truly bad person 24-7 regardless of whether they’re filming or not.
She keeps trying to present herself as a professional and a bright person. But obviously she is not a bright person.
AHHHHH!!! Can’t wait for part 3, this is much better than just watching what production wants to provide us. It’s like “REAL CLIFF NOTES” of what we are about to/should see (lord knows what spin they’ll give). You always provide the best info from all the sites, and I appreciate your hard work and dedication on this.
With how Naomi’s bf acted, you would think that production would try to zero in on that drama/stressor between Naomi/bf/Craig. I’m not a huge fan of them, but like them well enough, and we know that Craig is still young – like many men in this show – evolves later than others, but I do believe that Craig will finally mature to be a great person. I would want Naomi to see this before the end of the show, even if they are not together.
Tamara, I love you, but if you don’t post parts 3 & 4 soon I will have to drown my sorrows in a vat of Gentry bourbon or some other kerosene flavored liquor.
? I’m feeling the same way, Cecil!
Agreed!! I’ve been checking the site all day. C’mon TT 🙂
Love reading your spoilers for SC, TT!
Interesting info regarding Naomi not going to Colorado, because boyfriend told her she couldn’t?
Doesn’t seen true to Naomi’s nature to be submissive or be with a guy who demanded such a thing.
I hate myself for knowing this, but Ashley moved in with a woman. Trape didn’t renew the lease. I’m glad Naomie didn’t give Trashley any drama worth airing.
I bet it was one of her online fans. They are some shithouse crazy people who think she is great.