Well, ready or not, its time for the RHOA Reunion. I confess, I’m not ready. It was a beautiful day in the ATL and I was out in it and am just walking back through the door.
Apparently, the glamming up began bright and early with a five am call time. Is that too early to start drinking? Because I’d need one or three if I were some of these girls. Cynthia Bailey is looking more nervous than usual. She’s getting hugs and support from Eva Marcille who tells her she has friends in her corner. Filming will begin promptly at ten.
Oh! The Shade Of It All!
The shade toward Nene Leakes begins with production showing her arriving to the hotel at 9:45 in her men’s pajamas. Is that a step up or a step down from the dingy men’s Hanes t-shirt and torn jeans. I need one of you fashionistas to make that call.
Kandi Burruss and Cynthia Bailey both say that Cynthia didn’t know Kenya Moore was coming until she arrived. Kandi tells Andy Cohen that she saw the last episode and makes it clear that the way that was edited for drama was all wrong. Meanwhile, Nene Leakes and Marlo Hampton talk on the phone about what a liar Kandi is and how Cynthia is a double agent. All of this is while everyone is still in hair and makeup!
Nene Leakes Cannot Stand That Porsha Williams Is The New HBIC
Andy Cohen starts with the shade toward Nene right away. When she was on WWHL, she claimed she was filming in Vancouver on the day of Porsha’s real life baby shower. She was not. She was in LA at Floyd Mayweather’s birthday party (while Gregg was home doing chemo). Shady production shows the footage of her lying on WWHL. To be fair, she seemed high as a kite on that show. She still insists she was in Canada despite being on social media at Floyd’s party. Even the koi called bullshit by attempting to jump out of the pond.
Nene Leakes Had Someone Produce A Video Of All Of Porsha’s Fights
Up next, Porsha and Dennis McKinley had a very long package. Porsha seems to have an overbearing future mother-in-law. Porsha planned her C-Section because she can’t do vaginal labor. Nene Leakes says she has not been checking on Porsha Williams even thought they live in the same neighborhood. When Andy point out she didn’t come to the gender reveal party, Porsha replies, “She ain’t been to shit.” Porsha says she goes to Nene’s events but Nene doesn’t come to hers. They argue about who is not a supportive friend. Nene is already hot.
Andy moves on to how Shady Eva can be. For some reason there seems to be some tension between Eva and Shamari Devoe. Am I forgetting some beef between these to? Does it have something to do with Yovanna?The Bravo suits were not thrilled with Shamari’s first reunion performance. They were totally Team Eva.
Eva makes it clear that her saying Shamea was not black with a Q was not colorism. Kandi continues to say she felt that it was. Kandi says she understands now that what she meant was not what she received. A truce is made.
Posha WIlliams and Nene Leakes Had A Huge Blow Up On Social Media!
Kandi Burruss has moved forward with the surrogacy. Andy Cohen says that he called her because he was going through the experience himself, but Kandi didn’t know it. Kandi said to Andy, “I guess I am going to have a baby mama!” Andy told her not to say that, she is the mother.
Nene Leakes denies coming for Cynthia Bailey on social media. Nene repeatedly indicates that she and Cynthia Bailey are not close friends.
Then, Nene referred to Porsha Williams, who is about to give birth at any moment as a blimp. Andy brings up that Kandi and Cynthia thought Nene should not be discussing Gregg in a negative way on social media. Nene says she doesn’t give a fuck about their opinion. Nene is just salty and hates everyone at this reunion. Then the victim act begins. Nene says no one knows what she is going through. It is hard to be a care giver. Nene goes off on Andy for even asking about her Instagram.
Cynthia chimes in that Nene loves to post her pink and white quotes. Those are always mean. Cynthia says she likes to do positive quotes. Nene thinks that Cynthia using the hashtag #Chill makes Cynthia look insecure.
Overall, this first episode of the RHOA reunion was the calm before the shitstorm.
Next Week…
Next week on Part Two of the RHOA reunion, the topic of Porsha drinking while pregnant comes up. I never thought this would be mentioned. Remember back when I swore up and down that Porsha was not pregnant? Well, that is because my sources said that Porsha was drinking at Todd’s party where she almost threw down on one of Dennis’ exes and got thrown out of the party. My sources, who are close to her, said she would not be doing that if she was pregnant. Well, she was, and she did. But we are supposed to be making Porsha the queen, so I am shocked they are airing this. I believe I just took that hit and didn’t mention the drinking at all.
Gregg says that Nene venting about him on social media was heartbreaking. Marlo Hampton continues to trash Shamari. It feels to me like I missed a lot of Shamari hate this season! They talk about the closet and how Porsha’s belt got yanked off. Some of this is clearly part three.
Nene has that same negative, miserable demeanor at almost every reunion. Her first season it was Kim, then Kenya and now it’s Porsha. She’s jealous and hateful to anyone she’s thinks is competition or doing slightly better than her. When they were playing Porsha’s package, she had that stank face. But if Porsha was single, down and out or anything else, she would’ve been her big sis and a big support system. Nene doesn’t want people extremely happy or doing better than her, whether it’s relationships or business, she has to have the upper hand in the friendship.
Honestly the Eva and Kandi back and forth was pointless, I knew Eva meant no harm but it’s great the ladies cleared that up.
Shamari is so fun and full or energy and I just love her on this show, she definitely reminds me of Monique from RHOP.
Part one was pretty good.
Agreed DD to your comments on Nene. She comes across as a bully with the other ladies. She’s very rude with her loud, screaming voice any time she doesn’t like what they are saying. It was obvious she didn’t want to be at the reunion, so please Bravo, fire her.
DD is dead on about Nene’s nasty attitude she has always hated any girl that has more money, getting more camera time or anyone that don’t bow down to her. She hated Kim when Kim did song without her. She hated Kandi first season because Kandi had real money prior to RHOA . She is now jealous of Cynthia’s new relationship. Sad to say but her frustration with Gregg is mostly because he can’t fetch and catch for her right now. She is all about Nene she will gravitate to the girl she feels she superior over. She enjoyed every word of Marlo talking about Eva’s financial problems. Forgetting that she her self had a car reposed she also lived in a rented home before. We see you Nene
The belt! I’m waiting with bated breath.
I would just like to commend you for saying (correctly!) “bated breath.” Most people say “baited,” as if they have just eaten cut mullet or old shrimp. Well done!
I was going to give the same compliment. That and HERE HERE instead of HEAR HEAR! annoys the fuck out of me.
Irregardless of breathing styles, how do you feel about deep seeded beliefs. LOL I’m putting myself in the WLS for typing irregardless.
I hate it when people say I could care less instead of couldn’t
Me too!
I hate could of, should of, would of. DRIVES ME NUTS!
It’s deep-seated.
I swear I did not know it was bated breath or hear hear!! I like to know these things. You are not going to learn these on ROL etc!!
“For all intensive purposes”
😡😡😡😡😡
This is why y’all are my people!
My pet peeves are when people say I want to do a cheers, no, you want to make a toast which may or may not include cheers but you can’t do a cheers.
The other is when people say they “try and do it” no you try TO do it.
Not sure I’m making sense as I just woke up but I’m trying to make sense, lol.
Haha @ Porsha and Dennis’ long package!!
Nene is just so miserable. She can’t even answer the questions properly. I’m glad to see Cynthia stand up to her.
I totally agree.
NeNe is such a miserable person! She can have an opinion about anything, but dare any of the HW, to have one! Like Cynthia stayed in an interview, it’s DRAINING, being her friend!
Meant “Stated”
Wow Nene was just nasty during part one of the reunion. Does she have a fan left that will publically support her ass? I hope she’s gone next season I think the show will be fun and lighter without all the harsh drama.
Is it the same on that is team LVP? Because I am over it too. Something is up with Nene. I feel bad for Gregg.
Yes. I feel bad for Gregg as well. I feel like Nene is kicking him down when he’s already down.
You said exactly what I was thinking last night. I used to like her, but not so much now.
I am so tired of Nene with her STANK a$$ attitude. Sorry not sorry but I want this season to be her last. The energy is too toxic and it’s a bitter pill to swallow .
I agree with you! I’m over Nene. I didn’t even want her to be on this Season.
I really wish they would have shown the fish jumping.
Maybe Bravo needs to rerun season 1 so Nene can see where Bravo brought her from. She can never he happy for anyone.
Nene is not even funny anymore. She’s just so uncomfortably unpleasant. It’s just a terrible look. Who is she going to win over by calling out a pregnant woman’s shape? She did the same to Kenya at Cynthia’s party.
Some makeup artist did a terrible job with Kandi’s foundation. I really hope they fix it or the lighting.
I have thought the same thing! Where is the humor? She used to say really funny things. She’s worked as a stand-up comic. Yet her shade was so basic…like when Kenya came in and Nene said something like “Here comes a…” something so basic like “monster” or “buffalo”.. I can’t even remember the word because it was not clever in the least.
Hearing the reunion from underwater was so funny, I’m feeling the koi! And I can totally see Porsha using the pool in a pinch!
Nene suuuuucks. She is like an albatross dragging everyone down. All of her “opinions” are her projecting her own insecurities on the other girls. Cynthia should just let her go, when is toxic.
On the fashion front, I liked Shamari’s look the best. She looked amazing!
Damn!! Haven’t seen the season-but I do feel for Nene. My late husband had pancreatic cancer-he lived almost 2 years with it and if someone had been filming me- um, idk. She could have taken a year off, maybe sold her house and downsized?? Forgive me, my thingy won’t let me make paragraphs. Since I haven’t witnessed her behavior this season, just what I can glean here and there, it’s hard and I probably shouldn’t even be commenting. She’s always been entertaining, funny and seems like she can be a really good friend. When she wants to. IDK, can we give her a pass since Greg has cancer? I just cannot imagine the show without her, and we do need a villain people!! Am I wrong?
No. she is selfish and self-centered.
ah ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!! Maybe she’ll sell and downsize – I can’t stop laughing! What are you smoking, Nancy? 🙂
I haven’t seen the season- but after watching a few reviews I believe I stand corrected. She sounds completely selfish and self-entitled. I KNOW SHE wouldn’t downsize, just thinking back to the conditions we were under during Terry’s illness. I had to quit working, unemployment ran out (I had never taken it before so it lasted a while) but we were together. I wouldn’t trade that time for all the rice in China. She will regret this someday. If she grows a soul.
She was nasty last night. She told Andy she didn’t “give a f**k” about the others’ opinions. Her instagram was her business, but then she could insert her opinions saying Cynthia looks insecure using #CHILL. She’s been just vile about Gregg. The entire season it’s been her saying people don’t know what she’s going through, Gregg isn’t doing the things for her he had been doing, Gregg’s grouchy. She is SO self-centered. My husband suffered a terrible fall yrs ago when our kids were little. He had a broke back & was in a body cast. I couldn’t imagine saying things Nene has said & her husband has cancer! I cried in the shower when I was alone & put my big girl panties on when I got out & dealt with it. I had to do everything for my husband from brushing his teeth to bathing him. It infuriates me to watch Nene be such a bitch to Gregg & about him. I pray she develops a moral compass and regrets her actions.
I hear ya!! I totally agree and can relate- I’m sure you considered taking care of him an honor-I know I did.
This! We have a lot of loving caregivers here who are human and are also hurting in that role but have stepped in and up to ease their loved one’s pain and suffering. From an ill loved one’s perspective it is special and irreplaceable in every way during their time of need. Indeed the honor goes both ways, I’m certain your loved ones honor you for your love and every sacrifice you all have made for them with their love.
NeNe is miserable. Let her go film in Canada or where ever just not with the RHOA. I don’t want to see her if she’s wearing that “stank” face and going 100% negative all the time. Besides she can’t get away with fat shaming pregnant women. That’s a new low even for her.
I can’t stand Nene! She’s such a BITCH! She has plenty of opinions. For some asinine reason Cynthia is “insecure” according to Nene for using #CHILL (combo of Cynthia + Hill, Mike’s last name). Nene insisted, “can’t I have an opinion?” Yet didn’t give a f**k about anyone else’s opinion …like she always is, what she does is no one’s business (like her bitchy rant about her Instagram posts), but inserts her big ass in everyone else’s business. She’s just so dark to watch. Yes, some shows have a villain that helps make a show because they are somewhat fun to hate. Nene has just progressively gotten so jealous and hateful. She’s not happy if EVERYONE else is not beneath her and she’s going to make damn sure she tears down anyone else who’s liked, gets more attention, has a bigger fan base. She use to be funny. She’s just a flat out bitch now.
Also, she needs to look in a damn mirror instead of looking at her ridiculous photo shopped pics. She has NO room whatsoever to make the comments she has about Porsha and Kenya. I can’t believe she has the gall to throw out comments about anyone’s size, especially a pregnant woman, when Nene looks like she does.
Hmmm, maybe I don’t need cable at all!!
I adore Eva and that dress makes me wanna play Cinderella in her closet. (I’m good on oversized mens tshirts so Nene’s closet is safe from me)
But it looks more like a standing dress than a sitting dress.
That’s my fashion 2 cents. Tim Gunn, I’m not!
So now Nene is blaming the rift between her and Kenya on Cynthia? Bitch been sniffing the glue thats holding everything together. 😂😂
#BYEMOOSE
Hahahahhhaaa!!!!
I know this heffer Nene did not just criticize someone elses looks?
The worst dressed on the show?
The worst hair on the show?
The person who spent probably six figures on plastic surgery and has to use photoshop on every single picture she posts?
HA! Now I think she actually has nice curves but if you’re gonna dish it out well then be able to receive it.
Love this…spent six figures and has to use photoshop….so true!!!! Bahahaha. Yet, she fat shames pregnant women. She’s disgusting!
Haven’t watched yet, so thank you for the recap. I thought to myself during the season I wish I had a dollar for every time NeNe said “you don’t know what I’m going through”. Swear it was probably 100+ times. Sounds like it will be extended into the reunion.
How about “they were bias” or “pit in my stomach”?
Nene needs to go, unfortunately Bravo likes to keep an OG around. Teresa and Vicki hung in….Nene might decrease in appearance or take a season break again but I doubt she will go for good.
I never watched one episode because of the amazon Nene. Cannot bare to even look at her. I know it’s
hard being a caretaker but you roll with the punches and do your best IF YOU LOVE SOMEONE.
Thanks for the update Tamara. I come here to see what is going on with the Housewives drama.
NeNe thinks she is above everyone and too good for the show so hopefully Andy will do NeNe a favor and fire her. She’ll have more time for her Duluth dreams and whatnot.
It makes me cringe seeing how the other women tip-toe around Nene. Tanya, who Nene snapped on before/during the Japan trip, was nice enough to give her a hug at the restaurant at the end of last week’s episode. But overall it’s like tip-toeing. Cynthia who still tells Nene, “I love you”, when Nene is being petulant and obtuse right to her face, just more tip-toeing. Enough is enough, especially when the classy behavior portrayed by both Tanya and Cynthia would NEVER be reciprocated if they were in Nene’s shoes (and/or mindset/stank attitude/petulance/etc.).
Is it bad that I kinda liked Andy doing this first part of the reunion? Wow did that just come out of my mouth? Nene needs to just to take her high horse and bad wigs and leave the show. That comment about Porsha being a blimp was so below the belt. Wow! Great recap!
I loved how Andy said she was at Floyd Mayweather’s party and NOT in Canada during Porsha’s shower, and she still lied about it!!!
I wish he commented or repeated that she called Porsha a blimp during the reunion. I wouldn’t let her sit there making all those comments “under her breath” when the viewers can clearly hear her.
Didn’t watch the season but I did watch the Reunion. Porsha was cracking me up. I like all the other ladies but I can’t with Nene. I hope the rest of the cast no longer communicate with her. She made it clear last night that she could care less about them. She never celebrates their accomplishments. Kandi has always been the moneymaker in this group and it drives Nene crazy but she knows better than to come for Kandi.
It’s obvious that nene is only there for the check. Shes always passive aggressive at the reunions and never owns her mess.
I didn’t think I could lose any more respect for Nene but… Floyd Mayweather
Ha!
IIRC Porsha’s OBGYN said on camera, that she’d have to a scheduled C section, because of fibroids. (?)
Kandi’s hair and gown looked great! Kandi and Cynthia are two of my favorites on RHOA. Nene is not right for this show anymore and she obviously doesn’t appreciate being on it. I feel bad for Greg, hope he does well with the Chemo.
Nene is always calling herself a caregiver although she ALWAYS calls it caretaker – two different things …is Nene out cutting hedges? cos thats what caretakers do. Shes a flippin disaster
It’s not a mistake – Nene will always be a TAKER and not a GIVER. Bitch. (not you, Gypsy!)
Am I the only one who loved Kandi’s eye shadow?
loved her eye shadow and hair. loved the bangs.
Nene is so petty and angry. I really hope this is the last season for her. Also, regarding Eva and the “Q” comment, I never took it as a negative comment at all. Shes standing there speaking with a woman who is in the group called Blaque so I took it as funny. However, I liked that Eva and Kandi talked it out the right way and made peace over it. Nene could take a lesson on that!
I cannot wait for the belt conversation!!!
I think I must have missed that episode because I had no idea what they were talking about – how was that comment by Eva interpreted by Kandi as being suspect? I was so confused regarding that entire conversation, including Eva’s explanation, until I just saw your comment spell out “Blaque” and it clicked for me (I had never heard of the “A Lister” Shamari or Blaque before RHOA). It was hilarious to me how she was trying to throw herself at Xscape – I imagine Kandi goes through that on a daily basis in Atalanta.
Oooohhhh!!!!!! Is that where Shamari comes from (outside of being married to Ronnie DeVoe)?! I NEVER KNEW THAT! Lol! I figured she made it onto the show because of her marriage to “the Legend” (totally tongue-in-cheek even though I am STILL a BBD fan). I didn’t watch the season, only the last episode (I miss Kenya) and now the reunion episodes, so I’m sure I missed the explanation during the season. #CarryOn 😀
I don’t like Nene but I agree with her that kandi cannot sing. I love kandi even more than Kenya but I am being honest. Kandi is a good songwriter and business woman but omg she cannot sing!! Sorry kandi if you ever read this. I love you, your honesty and your business acumen but leave the singing alone.
Bringing back Kenya will discipline nene.
I love Shamari, I hope they bring her back. She seems happy and fun, kinda like Sonja Morgan. The show needs atleast one person who is a happy drunk.
Nene clearly didn’t get in sickness & health part. Greg is a man going threw a very difficult time, yet ‘Whinene “ is mad because it’s not about her. Every party this season, was feel sorry for ME. Her witching threw Eva’s wedding was horrible. I mean I’m not sure why Greg had two surgery’s, one to have the bag removed, it sounds like he didn’t understand that it wasn’t necessary.
I’m very ill, my husband blew out his back working like a dog, now he’s suffering immensely, with a spinal fusion results. I would NEVER leave him, despite in agony he treats me like a queen. When he’s an ass, I remind him, I’m not here forever, don’t treat me that way.
This is Nenes true face, greed, un compassionate fake fool who will be alone in the end.
Please don’t hate me for this question 😬 but being from Canada, I didn’t understand the Q colour comment, What does that mean? I was never raised to see race, colour, or religion, so I’m a little embarrassed to ask you guys?
I’m a crappy speller, I own it!
Much love to you all.. WW❤️👉🏻🇨🇦🇨🇦
I also didn’t understand about the Q color comment. What does it mean?
I have no idea, some one help me!
I did find it an endearing moment between Kandi and Andy Cohen with their conversation of motherhood/surrogate. It’s clear the two are friends off the show. I know Andy gets a shit edit with y’all and he’s earned it but it showed that he does care for certain wives.
To lead me into my next statement, anyone notice the shock/utter look of disgust with Nene when she learned Andy called Kandi? Nene looked pissed. That lady needs to just leave the show; she’s the cancer of that show and such a negative person. My favorite seasons have been 8-9 because she wasn’t on them. The drama with her always revolves around her thinking the girls are jealous of her and coming for her coin.
Anyone else despise Marlo as much as I do? She’s the devil I swear.
I find her butt kissing annoying, Nenes make up looks the same, clearly she doesn’t want her job.. for them coins.. 😜
She’s not real! she’s mean and jealous.