Happy Easter, y’all! I just this second waddled in the door a bit behind schedule. I’m overfed, over-stimulated and overly exhausted. I am not super excited about this RHOA Reunion Recap so I am going to try my best to keep it short. We all want to know what happened in the closet. And I highly doubt we will get the full story. Nonetheless, let’s get the RHOA Reunion over with!
What Happened In The Closet?
The good news is that Andy is getting right to the whole #Closetgate situation. He asks Porsha what happened with her belt. Then Nene tries to squash the whole conversation. Andy reads a view question about her getting violent on camera. Nene said she was not bothered by putting hands on people. The only thing that she regrets is “all the cursing.”
Nene said all she did was tear a guys shirt. Porsha points out that she CHOKED another guy and scratched him up and he was taken to the hospital! Apparently, she dragged the guy’s head against the wall and knocked his tooth out. Nene says “his tooth got chipped,” Why don’t we have footage of all this?
You’re Such A Fucking Liar Camille Marlo!
Marlo claims to not remember telling Nene to get off Porsha because she’s pregnant. Her exact words were. “She pregnant! You can’t push her! Porsha says Nene put her hand on her back and pushed her forward. At that point her belt to her dress also came flying off. The replay the footage of Porsha screaming in the closet. We see Porsha coming out of the closet fixing her dress. Nene screams, “Let me tell y’all something. I will fuck you up.” At that point she seemed to be talking to production. Then Nene choked the second producer.
Kandi Burruss and Porsha Left Nene’s House To Get Away From The Violence
But they are not going to fire her ass? So the female showrunner from last season is quitting. The Bravo suits think they just have to have Nene Leakes. It’s mindblowing. And Kenya Moore is difficult to work with? Please.
After everyone came out of the closet, Kandi saw Nene attacking a producer. Kandi and Porsha went down the stairs and requested they remove their microphones because they were leaving. Nene came storming downstairs and continued her rampage. Porsha called the house after she was safely in a car going home and someone answered the phone but didn’t speak. She could here Nene screaming threats about Porsha and Kandi in the background.
Eva Marcille
When it comes time to play Eva’s package, we don’t even see wedding footage! All we see is people trash talking Eva’s finances. Andy asks all sorts of personal questions about her finances. Why is this necessary. Eva explains that she made $40K off of one IG post. Marlo mutters she need to get that gig. No one wants a violent felon as their spokes person Marlo. You are going to have to stick to tricking.
Eva explains that her bitch of a bridesmaid nicked her driver’s license to get her address and publicized it. That is way she had to move at the end of her lease and not extend it through the end of the year. She doesn’t tell anyone her actual address because she doesn’t want the psychotic, violent donor showing up where she lives.
Eva’s Ex Was Recently Arrested For Felony Domestic Violence
Recently, the donor, Kevin McCall was arrested again for felony domestic violence. (see last half of that post). Eva spoke about it on Dish Nation on Friday. He was extremely abusive to her. The final straw was the last time he attacked her while she was holding the baby. She got a five-year restraining order. Those are very hard to get. It expired shortly after the reunion was taped and she’s been terrified. She’s really hoping he will do some serious time this time. I can’t believe how shitty they treat Eva. It’s infuriating.
Kenya Moore
Nene says she feels betrayed by Cynthia Bailey. Please. She just said she didn’t care if Kenya Moore came to Cynthia’s event or not. Porsha, Cynthia and Kandi all want Kenya back next season. But that is all up to production. And my exclusive source tells me that if they offer Kenya a friend contract it will likely be less than the one she turned down last year that Kenya refused. They are going to offer her crumbs if they offer anything at all.
If Nene was not coming back, they could afford to pay Kenya. But, Nene and Kandi both have sky-high salaries just under a million dollars PER EPISODE. So everyone else is working for considerably less. Cynthia Bailey’s contract is being negotiated for next season and she may also be given a pay cut. It’s ridiculous. Because RHOA was the first really successful franchise, the lost their minds regarding paying the originals. Kenya was one of the last ones to get in on the big bucks. The new people are making pennies on those dollars. They just can’t afford it anymore.
Nene Leakes and Cynthia Bailey
I can’t with these two screaming back and forth. When the cut to commercial, Porsha asks Cynthia if she is okay. She says “It’s just not enough money.” Well baby girl, I’m afraid the new contract will be even less. You need to follow Kenya’s lead and not take it and move to LA and be with your man. It’s not worth all of this.
Finally, Cynthia says in the end, she has been through a lot with Nene. She has been a supportive friend. It has not been easy because Nene is not an easy person to be friends with. Then,Nene rolls her eyes and say, “Oh Gawd, that damn Nene is sumpin’ it en she…” At the end of the day, Cynthia is no longer to stress herself out over things that interfere with her peace. Nene continues not to respond to Andy’s questions.
Kandi And Porsha
Porsha’s three episode spinoff starts next week. That is another thing that has Nene all bothered. Porsha and Kandi make their current relationship status clear. First, Kandi says they are in a better place. Then, Porsha has beef with some of her people who work for her and she is never going to turn on her group. Porsha says once she has the baby she will start coming to Kandi’s events. She simply chose during her pregnancy to avoid situations that could effect her positive energy during pregnancy. So, I think these two will be fine.
In the end, some silly fortunes were passed out. Porsha led a prayer for her baby at Andy Cohen’s request. Wow. Porsha Williams knows how to give a prayer. I’m bawling out all the stresses of the day. That was pretty impressive. Nene is unmoved.
Then, they play a promo for Porsha’s show. Did I just see Kenya Moore is on it? So, that’s why Nene is so pissed off? It actually looks really good! I’ll be watching and recapping!
Clearly I think Eva Marcille was best dressed and just drop dead gorgeous on this reunion. What was your favorite look? Thanks for suffering through all three episodes with me.
Unfortunately RHOA hasn’t been good these last few seasons and it has just gotten worst. The women on Potomac, New York, Jersey, Oc and so on have known each other for years and that’s what makes the show more personable and good, boring or not. Bravo and Production just can’t get it right with Atlanta, so hopefully next season is better. I’m guessing next season will be Nene, Kandi, Porsha, Cynthia, Kenya, Eva, Tanya and Shamari.
I NEED TO READ THE COMMENTING RULES AND REMEMBER TO DISCUSS THINGS FROM OTHER SITES AT THOSE SITES.
I heard the Kenya tea but now I’m curious about the Nene tea. Hopefully the execs have changed their minds and kicked her off.
At least make Nene go to anger management classes like they did with Portia. With cameras too.
THAT is fucking hilarious!
I love what Cynthia said at the end of the reunion. She finally has expressed herself. I feel like Mike has a lot to do with her finding her voice.
As for Nene I felt that she should have gotten fired for grabbing the camera man and now hearing that she assaulted someone else who ended up losing a tooth. The executives are crazy for keeping her on, for assaulting and that stank attitude.
Marlo is pure evil and hateful. IMO her nastiness comes from jealousy. Who gives a sh^t if Eva was a lesbian and who cares about her finances. Marlo needs to worry about Marlo and STFU. I really wished that Eva would have clapped back (maybe she did and they edit it out).
I thought Kandi’s hair and makeup looked the best, she looked really beautiful. Eva, Cynthia, Porsha and Shamari all looked gorgeous (face). Poor Shamari got no love, did she even say anything on this episode?!
Kenya isn’t a part of the show this season and still Nene seems threatened by her. Nene sucks big time. Porsha has impressed me this season, especially on the reunion. I hope Cynthia comes back next season. Eva can hold her own with Nene, love it!!
It’s time for Bravo to tell NeNe “Bye Wig”. NeNe is ignorant,belligerent, selfish, narcissist and so much more. I know her family has to be embarrassed by her behavior. Cynthia is finally realizing that she doesn’t need to be friends with someone so toxic. I’m glad the season is over. I’m one of the few that likes Phaedra, however,NeNe only wants her back to get under Kandi skin she will turn on Phaedra the first chance she gets. Everyone knows Marlo will say and do anything to get a peach.
How many housewives can come in with a piss-poor attitude and still get signed the following season? I imagine Theresa, Bethany, maybe Lisa, who else would production tolerate? Apparently Nene, who was so vile at this reunion, I could not stand to look at her. I am proud of how Cynthia stood up to her, and actually proud of Porsha, who really tried to make her feelings known, and seems to be chilling out, or maybe was too huge and tired to get up off the sofa! Seriously, she was much more zen. Marlo is just horrible.
Thank you for your work,TT. It’s perfect for those times when I want to know what went on, but can’t stomach Nene long enough to watch and find out.
I agree with all the comments being made and if nene is on next season in one of the episodes she is crying because she never shows her feelings lol and no one understands how hard it is for her being a caretaker to Greg let’s forget he is the one with cancer how heartless and let’s forget the violence on the episode involving her stupid closet she is shallow I hope Kenya does come back prayers Greg
Here, here! I can’t watch anymore but I’m still kinda curious what’s going on! It boggles the mind that Bravo rewards people for physically and verbally abusing cast and staff mates. Maybe I’m just weird but in my part of the world, you generally you don’t get a raise for knocking out a co-workers tooth.
I have the same rules in my part of the world. Hugs
Nene is a crab in a barrel. She can’t stand to see anyone else reach the top of the barrel, so she pulls them back down with her. Porsha is the new HBIC and Nene can’t stand it. Truth be told, Nene wants Kandi gone so, of course, she wants to bring Fakedra back. One way the RHOA franchise survives is for Bravo to get rid of Nene.
I love this analogy of the crab and Nene.
Honesty, it’s pretty disgusting that Porsha is the HBIC. It wasn’t that long ago that she was beating up people too. I’ll never forget her attacking Kenya at that reunion although I gotta say, Kenya would have tried the patience of a Saint that day.
TTs’ sources are always on point. The other blogs you guys read then come to TT for confirmation are ridiculous because none of the shit they say ever happens and they never clarify their original posts. My girl never gets it wrong. That was addressing the comments above about TTs’ sources holding out.
Now onto this shit show, all I have to say is Miss Bailey worked it. I fell in love with Cynthia all over again watching her back Nene into a corner. She could not respond as to why she called Kenya a monster and said she was having buffalo when probed by Kandi and Cynthia. This is why I don’t like Eva, she knows damn well Nene was not being genuine and she sat there waiting for her felonious friend to arrive so she could have a playmate in the pig pen.
I just don’t see it for Eva, she looked beautiful and was serving from head to toe but I cannot with her. She is the new flip flopper.
Porsha is clearly in charge and it showed this episode. Nene was seething during that prayer because the Queen always has the last word. If Porsha continues on this path, I see greatness for her on the show.
I think Cynthia finally saw what Kenya saw. The money is not enough for the shit they are put through and the people they have to be around. Take your beautiful self to LA with your man and be bi-coastal like Kenya. True happiness just radiates differently. Thank God that ended, I barely watched but it was horrid. Oh and what happened to Shamari on this episode. I love how unbothered Kandi is by Nene.
TT I also watched an interview with Cadillac Kim where she stated that she wrote all of Phaedra’s reads and that Phae Phae was never quick on her feet as the hoodlums like to think. Ms. Moore told us about her rehearsed reads. Gosh, Kenya is missed. Happy Easter TT! Hope you and Banjo had a festive one.
I agree with you about TT. Her sources are solid and she doesn’t post until she has confirmed the info. Other blogs take a kernel of a rumor and go with it. I can trust what TT says .
Thanks for the RHOA recaps. I understand it proved to be a chore at times, this season.
I am surprised that Eva vouched for Nene a few times during this episode, notably when the cast were rehashing the closet incident.
Nene made a fool of herself throughout the season, dogging Gregg out and using it as an excuse. I think that goes some way to explain her cold and bitchy attitude at the reunion.
Why isn’t NeNe fired ? Having a bad attitute is one thing but Causing injury is pretty serious. Can anyone imagine if the camera man retaliated and knocked out one of her dentures ?
I know she signed on for two more years, but there has to be a clause where she can be fired for her behavior. Better yet, Bravo needs to pay her her contracted amount and get her off the show. Just like disgraced athletes have been. (She is built like a linebacker!)
Can you imagine if you’re the one that gets pushed or slugged at work and not only is do Exec fail to punish NeNe for her pugnacious behavior but they reward her as well I’m not the suing type but I’ve gotta say, if she hit me, i’d call the police and secure the next available appointment at my attorneys office.
Thanks for taking another for the team TT ! Hope you had a good Easter 🙂 Nene is a giant 2 year old in a perpetual tantrum. She can’t respond to anything because she knows they are right about her. She only perked up when her mouth piece Marlo showed up to talk for her. Love how she calls Marlo a “true friend” but that true friend is the same one who chased you out of one of your events yelling at you??!! #neverforget
Loved Porsha’s prayer it gave me chills and I totally understand her wanting to keep the happy zen feeling during pregnancy. I agree her and Kandi will be just fine.
Didn’t Mike legally adopt Marley or did I imagine that??? I hope Eva stays safe, her situation sounds very scary.
Her and Kandi will be fine? You’d be fine if someone accused you of rape? These women have NO morals or ethics and have the nerve to “pray” as if they have God in their lives. They’re disgusting hood rats.
In what job could you assault your co-workers, sending them to the hospital & get to come back? It’s bad enough when the performers assault each other, but crew?! That makes no sense. Most crews in reality TV aren’t union. This kind of situation is where they really need one.
Nene is getting just under $1million per episode? Wow. That’s a lot of money for trash that physically attacks the hand that feeds.
I really hope something happens where is kicked to the curb for a few seasons again. She needs to humble herself.
Patiently waiting for your Killing Eve recap! ?
3 hours I can never get back. I will not watch again next season and, sorry TT, will probably skip recaps. This was ridiculous. Once again, Nene has developed a passive aggressive stance when she is the bone of contention. Or just her childish way of communicating is so annoying. Kenya needs to stay far away from this mess of a show & watch it sink.
Might I suggest you replace RHOA with Killing Eve? Or Game of Thrones?
Killing Eve may work. They’re only on S2. I can binge watch season 1. Thanks TT.
You won’t regret it. I am trying to get it together to recap the latest episode.I’m still in some kind of food coma. And the recap takes me several hours.
I’m going to start that too. We can start together! I hear it’s fantastic.
I’m going to give it a go too, initially I didn’t think I’d like a program about murder? Correct me if I’m wrong re plot, I haven’t watched and I remember skimming a few recaps and comments last season and for some reason didn’t watch. Meanwhile everyone who does is 100% in. I need to learn to trust the experts and not rely on my silly hangups to avoid happiness!
To answer your question, I thought everyone but Nene and Marlo looked good. Their stank attitudes and ugly dresses got them out of the mix . To me, Kandi looked the best.
Please tell me these are all rumors that Kenya is returning.
Great recap TT! I did enjoy this installment of the reunion because Cynthia found her backbone. Good for her! Marlo was like one those annoying yapping dogs that you just want to drop off at a frenemy’s home. I can’t believe Bravo is going to tolerate the violent behavior from Nene. It’s much worse than I originally believed it was. I hope the other ladies refuse to film with her and ice her nasty ass out. Cheers to another season!
NeNe’s tag line for next season could be
“Look in my closet and you won’t find any skeletons but you may find yourself with a few broken bones”.
I don’t want to see her return because she sucks the fun out of everything.
This is perfect!
Hahah! I would love to see her return just for this tag line!
I know, Right? I don’t watch violent shows at all. It’s just not my thing. In the beginning of season one things are a bit much with the killings.. But the overall story is incredible. The acting, the locations the drama. It’s fantastic.
I need to summon the energy to get on the current episode and recap it. And it seems less violent as time goes on because you sort of get used to it. lol. #desensitized I was really HOPING she would kill the guy in horrific fashion last week. 🙂 It’s so good I can’t watch the week’s episode until I can give it my full attention.
Eva looked like Tammy Faye Baker.
Tammy Faye Baker. Lol! It’s the eyelashes with the big blinking eyes. I wish Eva would just go natural. She is so beautiful. I’ve always thought so since Top Model.
Since I only read TT’s comments about this show because I cannot stomach looking at the amazon Nene what did Nene’s closet look like? I would imagine it was BARE to the studs of the wall but was her closet contents actually shown? IF it was shown why did NEne get so upset over the crew and cast seeing it? I think I have missed what was said about this. Please enlighten me. Thanks!!!
Nene is a bully, period. It wasn’t surprising she ripped the shirt off the camera man. But, to push a pregnant woman and to jack a crew member up against the wall in a choke hold and caused him some dental damage? I guess her self appointed moniker of HBIC is planted deep in her brain, because went straight up street mafia to defend her closet space. She must have been a full on raged Godzilla in action to cause Porsha and Kandi to leave. Not buying Marlo’s pretend amnesia at all.
i did not see the show, re: the closet. i only come here for the recaps. saw part of one reunion, and
could not take nene. maybe she has her drugs in her closet, if she takes them. or gregs’ pain pills, if
he is on any. from what the readers say here, she sounds mean enough to withhold them from him.
i can not w/most of the hwives shows. watch ny, but that has been my favorite since day one. maybe
because that is much closer to where i live, or was raised. still love bethanny.
PLEASE READ THE COMMENTING RULES RE LITERACY.
I just can’t even believe they are doubling down on Nene Leakes! Her attitude and drama make this show unwatchable for me. I just can’t stand her. Bring Kenya back!! Stop rewarding bad behavior, suits!!!
Let there be Peace on RHOA and let it begin in NeNe’s closet.
Unless your mirror is in there with a few lines setup for you when these bitches leave….
Things aren’t always what they seem to be….
I agree with everyone about Nene needing to leave.
But on another note, I don’t see anything entertaining about Shamari. Unless she’s drunk, she’s quiet as a mouse. Her scenes with her husband are surprisingly awkward. They are both performers so I am surprised how unnatural they seem in their scenes together.
Why does everyone think she should have a peach next season instead of just being a friend?
I agree. I think Shamari would be better suited to Love & Hiphop.
Tamra is somthin’ else!
Omgawd……she has so many “tells” when she is communicating.
she need a PR coach since she can’t prevent herself from her perpetual case of diarrhea mouth…
STFU Tamra
Oh…and top of that…
it was funny when AC started questioning Kelly about her relationship with Rick Leventhal…
Tamra evidentially NEVER watches the news…or she has never watched enough of the news to know major players of any given network (regardless of political positions)
…informed ppl tend to know who’s who of that hard news group of reporters/anchors.
Sorry..back to Kelly talking about RL…Tamra was snidely reminding Kelly Jolie couldn’t go to NY…
AC asks if anybody has met him…Emily is the closest in that she was on face time with him…and BW is going to his Bday party…THEN…
ANDY CHIMES IN with “I guess I’M THE ONLY ONE who’s met him!!
Cut to Tamra surprised?! Confused..as in wha…? This Rick Leventhal guy has met ANDY??…does that mean I’m not AC’s fav from the OC???
You could read it in her eyes..
Sorry…should have said “ONE” could read it in her eyes..
Give away Tam…
Your a big fish…in a very very small body of water…in NYC
There’s a lot going on out there …way beyond you and your constant inhalation chemicals…name it!….hair….body…nails…
tanning/sculpting..
Yup Tamrat
Rick L is WAYYY bigger than you and your goofy ways