On tonight’s RHONY Recap, it’s time to get the hell out of Miami. It’s been one heck of a trip but it’s time to go home. I think there are only two regular episodes left.
But first we have to get Bethenny through this panic attack in the middle of the restaurant. I am still distracted by the fact that they have apparently hired extras for the scene and told them not to pay attention to filming. I mean Bethenny is in full on meltdown mode. How can they not look at this? Barbara walks Bethenny out of the restaurant. Dorinda follows them out.
Luann wants to go get drunk. But she reels herself back in at the last minute and returns to the table. So everyone is back at the table together. Luann tries to apologize. Bethenny and Luann hug it out.
Suns Out, Buns Out!
Everyone goes home to the lovely villa. Luann goes straight to bed. Bethenny starts packing. The other ladies have more wine. When Ramona says that Tinsley dress makes her boobs look flat, Tinsley said she paid $3,000 for the dress. In a talking head, Dorinda shares that something is up with Tinsley. She brought a suitcase of very expensive brand new clothes to Miami. Dorinda is concerned about Tinsley’s spending habits. Tinsley is drunk as a skunk and is flashing her tits and ass. She dances on the kitchen countertops. Something is going on with Tinsley. She’s morphing into Sonja.
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Bethenny and Dorinda chat. Dorinda tries to get Bethenny to admit that Dennis’ death was bad. Bethenny admits it and cries. She just wants to get through the holidays. Bethenny leaves by herself early the next day. Ramona goes to Barbara’s room and discovers that every inch of white furniture in that house is covered with spray tan. That’s going to be an expensive fix. Ramona brought at least twenty pairs of shoes to Miami for four days. She’s also going to stay for Art Basel. I feel like Mario is still around Miami somewhere. Tinsley is going to Palm Beach.
Feelin’ Jovani
Luann is recording yet another song called Feelin’ Jovani. Dorinda is going to host an 80s aerobics party to raise money for charity. Apparently she was an aerobics instructer in the 80s. Tinsley’s dog died. I need to fast forward for this part. Suddenly, the sound has stopped working on my TV. Weird.
Ramona and Luann get together and talk about her feelings about seeing Marion again. She says she doesn’t think they will ever get back together. Too much has happened to damage their relationship. According to Ramona, Mario regrets breaking up their marriage. Luann says she and Bethenny have been texting since the blowup in Miami. Luann still thinks she is the injured party. She came very close to going out for drinks and no one seemed to care. Then Ramona tells Luann that she is throwing a surprise party for Sonja and Dorinda on the night of her Christmas cabaret. Luann is pissed. She can’t seem to fathom that the girls don’t want to go to every cabaret show she has.
Feelin’ Jane Fonda
I’m not really sure how this aerobics class is supposed to raise money. Other than the RHONY, there are maybe fifteen people there. Anyway, Ramona and Dorinda talk about how Tinsley and Scott are still texting. They both think he must still be sending her money because she shopping like she is spending other people’s money. Apparently, Luann used to teach aerobics to the nurses in the nursing home she worked at. Barbara is wearing panty hose or something similar under her unitard and her body looks amazing.
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Bethenny on the other hand has some terrible implants. They are just weird. I thought she fixed that a few years back. she’s wearing a ton of makeup and still looks very gaunt. I think all of the stress is making her lose weight. She announces she wants to have a S’mores and Whores themed Christmas party. I presume that will the next week’s finale all cast event.
Luann sent Barbara and Bethenny fuzzy jackets as sort of an apology for not being grateful about the roles they played with her intervention. Dorinda points out that when Bethenny attacks her she gets gifts but after their fight in Cartagena, Luann didn’t speak to her for eight months. I mean she has a point. Meanwhile, Bethenny seems particularly chipper. Like, super happy. Make of that what you will.
Ramona invites Barbara to her party for Sonja and Dorinda. But Barbara feels like she only invited her after she knew she was going to Luann’s cabaret Christmas show. Sonja and Barbara tell Ramona that she at least needs to change the time of her party to accommodate people who want to do both. Ramona says she can’t change the time. Bethenny says that they all need to go toast Luann before her cabaret show and then go to over to Sonja’s party. Everyone agrees. Well, except for Ramona. But there is no party without the other ladies, so what’s she going to do?
Next week, it the final regular RHONY Recap of the season. Luann does her Christmas cabaret and only Barbara is in the audience. She doesn’t even have good seats! Dorinda and Ramona confront Tinsley over seeing Scott. Bethenny has a near death experience.
I’ve so enjoyed this season of NY, hate that next week is the finale.
Hope you’re feeling better tt. xo
Agreed! How is it that BH is longer… Nothing happened
I gave up on BH. Totally lost interest.
Zzzzz
This is the only franchise show that matters anymore.
Tinsley’s breakdown was pathetic.
Her breakdown over her dog? I’m honestly asking for clarification. Because losing a pet is one of the most heartbreaking things ever.
I’m not a Tinsley fan at all. I don’t care for her. But, I do believe her pain was real.
I loved my dog more than my family… yep, I said it! 🙂
I completely agree. When my dog died I took two days off of work to allow the swelling around my eyes to go down. I had my dog for nearly 15 years. It is heartbreaking.
She called 911 for God sakes.
😮 I missed that part !
Losing a pet is very devastating. It took me a few months to stop missing my Schnauzer, Alexander. He lived for 13 yrs. I never want to feel that kind of pain again. I felt Tinsley’s pain.
TT, I was thinking of you during the Tinsley/dog scene and hoping you avoided watching it.
Something is “off” with Tinsley and she is spending money? She has a broken heart from the breakup with the guy she hoped would be her husband AND baby daddy. AND she lost her dog. I wonder why she is indulging in retail therapy! That is her drug of choice. I may be confused, but I think awhile back Tinsley said SHE didn’t care if a guy has a lot of money, it was her mother who did. But I wonder if Tins could be happy with a great man with a “normal” income. Someone like Jeff Charleston…
Yes, Tinsley comes from so much money, I’m sure she lives off a trust fund, no?
I recall in her first season, Tinsley said something about her fathers alcoholism (& parents divorce) & how that negatively affected finances. But surely she gets adequate mailbox money not Madison Avenue shopping money. Tho. And would she get alimony from Topper ? That’s like ya bit too. I think Dorinda is good at math. She knows more than us fo sho
I was wondering if some of the women get clothes provided to them for free given the visibility for the designers. Maybe she’s not having to pay. What do you think?
Absolutely! They’re also very territorial about their favorites based on what I’ve heard on the show and at reunions. I think Bethenny and Carole own most of their clothing but the others borrow or often even wear their own lines (Sonja and Luanne). I’d think Tinsley would be able to parlay her “fame” into some free clothes.
What’s different from luanns argument with Dorinda :
I think Luann bought presents because she fears Bethenny and Barbara spilling the beans about what really happened. Luann didn’t show gratitude she showed fear of being found out.
I am coming out of the lurking shadows for this show.
TT, I think you rule! I also think everyone deserves a day, night, or weekend off! From reading all the comments forever, you are loved and respected – where would anyone go? Nowhere!
I am going to stem any new found friendships by saying I did not believe Tinsley for a minute. I am not immune to her plight. But I have thought Tinsley will do or dramatize anything for a storyline. Please let this be her last year. She brings nothing but her constant crying. Jeez!
I have always liked Bethenny and that hasn’t changed at all. Ramona, Sonja, and Luann are all insufferable. Ramona and Sonja throw themselves at anything with a pulse. So very low class. Have they ever heard of a graceful life or aging gracefully? Apparently not. They all, except for Dorinda and B., need to take a breath.
Thanks girl. We all need a bit of downtime from time to time no matter how much I like posting for you all. I’m just a human with good days and bad days and OVERWHELMING days. I think I am over the hump of two taxing weeks. 🙂
Good to hear that, Tamara. I don’t know how you do it without vacations. Give Banjo a kiss and never hesitate to take a break. Your loyal fans, and there are many, will still be here when you get back. If it makes you nervous to write nothing, you could compose a very short paragraph ahead of time, one to cover each weekday, with your usual great sense of humor. I know I love your anecdotes about your childhood. It was so different from anything most of us have experienced. Or do nothing but veg out on your sofa, which is unfortunately one of my favorite things to do. Whatever you decide to do, do what gives you peace of mind and leaves you feeling refreshed.
Awesome comment English Rose & so very true
I love your anecdotes about your life experiences, too! I read your recaps and comments on shows in which I have NO interest, in the hopes of interesting anecdotes! You should be working on a memoir!
Now you’re out of the shadows, stay and comment some more! The downside is that it’s addicting. ; )
Tinsley dress didn’t look like it cost $3000. Is Tinsley still living in the hotel or is it long term housing? I don’t remember the other place having a kitchen.
When they did an exterior shot it appeared as if she was still at the hotel. I was interested in buying an apartment in a hotel in NYC but the monthly fees were more than the mortgage and taxes combined. I can’t imagine what she must be paying each month.
I cringed watching Bethany in her aerobics outfit. She honestly looked scary skinny. She did not look healthy at all. On WWHL she also looked super skinny. I really believe that she one of the few good people on these shows and she needs to take better care of herself. I hope she is in a good place.
I’m kinda worried about her too.
I actually think Bethenny will outlive all of us. She has a tiny frame, is super regimented and spends her life making sure she is there for her daughter.
I thought her face looked fuller (in a good way) and her skin was glowing a bit better at WWHL and in a picture of her back on Twitter (a pic of her and Brynn)
I wanted to say the exact same thing – I was so relieved watching her on WWHL. She looked horrible in the aerobics class.
Tinsley’s net worth is 35 million dollars. Doesn’t matter if it’s trust fund money or what, but she is loaded and doing just fine. If she wants to spend $3,000 on an outfit, that’s her prerogative. I honestly don’t get why the other women assume Scott was/is her sugar daddy. She doesnt need one.
This isn’t really a site for people who believe net worth sites. IJS. Tinsley is flat ass broke.
Girl, Tinz has no money. Her dad died leaving her family broke and she didn’t get a dime in her divorce. Scott is paying her bills.
Surely she’s living off a trust fund? Even if her dad bankrupted the family, trust funds that are set up for dependents are almost always irrevocable. Her sister just don’t have a job, either. My guess is that she lives off her trust fund and she wants to live a whole lot larger than it allows, but she didn’t want to commit to living in Chicago or wherever with Scott. Just conjecture.
Excuse me, doesn’t, not “just don’t”. 🙄
Which was worse:
Ramona’s “unthawed”
Or Dorinda’s ”I ♥️ the 80’s” shirt with the apostrophe in 80s and “the” backward?
NEITHER! The answer is Bethenny’s boobs! I can’t believe she PAID for those abominations.
I completely get tinsley being so upset about Bambi, especially given her other issues. Sonja and Ramona are back to their double act which was great to see. Lots of Ramona in this episode, she obviously got told off for skipping so much filming! Luann just ugh.
I think the boobs got worse the skinnier she got, they are way too big for her small frame, there is a funny but gross reference to boobs like that, I am too embarrassed to say it.
Ramona with the “un-thawed”, an unexpected gem.
There is so much space between them that a third one could fit in there.
I had a scary appointment w/ my kitty this AM (things are looking optimistic as much as they can when he’s 18!) I hit the FF and hit it again just to skip through some of the sobbing, not because I’m not sympathetic, but couldn’t handle it.
Stopped at the “he’s frozen” and Ramona asking if you bring him to room temperature, and I think I literally guffawed. I kind of needed that kind of clueless but morbidly funny comment. (and, I kinda wondered at the “viewing” myself)
I’ve thought the same thing before too. That she resembles Caitlyn J. I think it’s her jawline and square chin.
I think the two of you might want to have your prescriptions rechecked because no, not even close. And that’s coming from someone not fond of either Caitlyn Jenner, or Luann.
Just when I think I’m through with these screaming, drunk b*tches, they bring the fun. The girls gone wild dance party, the 80s leotards and the promise of Smores and whores brought the fun back
I know several ladies in Ramona’s new group of party friends in New York. They are “A” list women from substantial means. She seems thrilled to be included with this group. No wonder she is excluding the other housewives from this group. Also explains the invite to Art Basel.
Anyone can go to any of the Art Basel events, you just have to pay for a ticket.
That said, Art Basel is stupid expensive. The cheapest tickets are $75 to the convention center to tens of thousands of dollars to VIP events.
I actually felt bad for John when Dorinda tells the world on nat’l tv she uses him for the free dry cleaning and sex!!! In her mind, she is soo superior to him and just uses him. No trace of him in her home anywhere. John should stop being her doormat. Dorinda so scared of Bethenny – constantly kissing the ring and sucking up to her. Really feel for dennis’s family — B constantly using him as her storyline. Posted on fathers day – what a great dad he was and influence on her daughter. It was his kids first fathers day w/out him; she finds a way to make it about her. I feel for his kids – they deserve peace and privacy.
@lorip Stop with the Dennis stuff. Bethenny lost someone extremely close to her. I know from direct experience that kind of loss suffuses every part of a person’s existence. I have no patience for this Bethenny is “using him as her storyline” and “I feel for his kids”. There is no pecking order in grief, nor is loss a limited pie-graph of emotion – when one person takes a slice, it doesn’t diminish the supply left to everyone else. Bethenny is more than entitled to grieve for or celebrate Dennis in any way she chooses. If you really feel for his kids, maybe you should stop posting about who is and who isn’t allowed to mourn the man, and expounding on what ways they are and are not permitted to do so.
Excellent response!
Agree 100%.
Thank you!
Well said DalaiMama!
Lorip, I’m with you.
Ditto – I’m with you too, Lorip.
FWIW, and I’m a nobody here, I agree with Lorip. Different rules apply when you date a married/separated man with grown children, IMO. You have to think of his FAMILY before yourself. That’s the main drawback of this type of dating arrangement; the Girlfriend always comes last.
First of all no one is a is a nobody here. If you are talking about Bethenny and Dennis, Jill was also dating. They had all known each other a long time. Dennis was in love with Bethenny. But Bethenny was hesitant for the same reasons Jill was. And Dennis’ kids had relationships with Bethenny. His daughter called her when he died.
Life is complicated. Relationships are complicated. Weird things happen. Things that don’t fit the script. Unless you have lived it, you would not understand. I do sort of feel like Bethenny is clinging to Paul because she needs somebody, This may or may not be her somebody but he seems like a great guy.
Can’t believe this best franchise is almost over but RHOBH has been droning on endlessly. It’s still not damn over. I felt bad for Lu because she is trying to stay sober, we know it didn’t last, but trying, and she feels like she’s getting no support. Like you said about how the other patrons must be extras, to me it looks like the B breakdown was completely planned and contrived. Notice how B said something about how she is the first to leave and the last to arrive but she makes a big impact? Hmmm. She had some good points, but her meltdown didn’t go for the jugular like Dorinda did. Dorinda was vicious. Sonja just sitting there continuing to eat was priceless. We all know B was dating this other guy the whole time so it looked like she wasn’t that devastated over Dennis. Probably why Lu didn’t pursue it much. And B can’t have it both ways-she seemingly feigned ignorance on Dennis having an addiction issue during her custody hearing saying that she heard he hit his head, but then during this meltdown seem to infer that she should have been helping him with an intervention rather than Lu. This would infer she knew of his addiction issues, which it would seem she had to, and probably contributed to their constantly breaking up and getting back together.
I felt so bad for Tinsley. Devastating. Ramona’s comments to Tinsley about her dress and overpaying is why she is reality tv’s gift that keeps giving. They better not get rid of Ramona. I feel bad for her on Mario. She loves him. I hate that this show is ending. On B’s chest, agree. Looks like she has Tori Spelling chest. No matter what size you make the boobs, it can’t create cleavage with the space in between and being very thin on top makes it more obvious. Looks great in clothes, though.
@Cat37 Have you ever had a panic attack? For that matter, have you ever tried to fake a panic attack on-camera? The third sentence in your post feels like individual words may be having panic attacks, goaded by random acts of punctuation. And please advise, what is the mandatory waiting period for dating after losing a fiance? My sister-in-law started dating my brother just 5 weeks after losing her fiance in 9/11. Is it your assessment that my SIL is morally bankrupt? Shall I have her whacked? I do appreciate your coining the whimsically original phrase “the gift that keeps on giving” with regard to a RH franchise character. I would like to suggest that you rethink your understanding of prepositions, as there comes a time in life when we all must face the grammatical music. That is all.
Hahahahaha no longer silently correcting grammar… Tamara should give you a red pen to impart your corrections much like she does with her purple.
It does seem like Bethenny really goes off once per season— usually v. Luann. While I love Bethenny, cat37’s “contrived” notion isn’t out of the realm of possibility. The “extras” in that restaurant didn’t seem bothered. Odd.
Scolding cat37 for having an opinion and mocking her writing skills seems mean spirited.
@kdwagz Thank you! I wasn’t aware that I was submitting my thesis for a grade this semester. @Dalaimama My point was that Lu obviously felt that B had moved on rather quickly so she didn’t realize B was still having a very difficult time. Moreover, I know how realitytv is NEVER scripted in any way so it’s not even potentially plausible that B went in on Lu for good tv (insert eye roll). My opinion. With respect to grammar, it was stream of consciousness writing. As an English major who went on to a JD, I have clerked for federal and appellate Judges editing their opinions as well as worked as an associate editor. I do know the difference. While I may be guilty of being lazy AF in my writing here, it is a damn reality TV blog that’s supposed to be FUN. My mistake, apparently. It won’t happen again. That is all.
I do believe Bethenny’s meltdown was contrived. Bethenny, like all good control freaks knows how to bring all attention back to her. I also believe Bethenny used “cabaret” like a tagline. Almost as if, “life is not a cabaret,” was going to be used.
Dennis death was tragic and a bit complicated as to his exact roll in Bethenny’s life. In one sentence Bethenny described Dennis as er boyfriend, ex-boyfriend, fiance.
My take is there is such an on-going battle between Bethenny, Dorinda, and to a lesser extent Sonja and Ramona to be center stage-they have fairly unrealistic expectations of Luann. Should she get off the stage to talk to any of these women? It is a revenue stream for her. It is not as if they are all that friendly when they are not filming. Sonja seems quite comfortable crashing Luann’s stage.
Why so angry, DalaiMama?
Dying to see this episode! Feel awful for Tinsley. Losing a pet is traumatic & heartbreaking. Finale anticipated greatly. Another great season of RHONY wraps. Great recap Miss T xo Marc
I’m sad NY is almost over, it’s by far my favorite franchise. And I actually like this group of women and hope they keep the cast as is. Luann has been insufferable lately, but these ladies do a great job of checking each other and moving things along.
I don’t get all of the hate for Tinsley?
Remember the movie Uncle Buck? The scene with John Candy in the principals office concerning his little niece’s behavior, where he says “I’m don’t think I want to know a six year-old who isn’t a dreamer, or a silly-heart”. I feel that way about Tinsley. I am nothing like Tinsley, I am from a totally different world but I have always liked her because I think she means no harm and she is a “silly heart” all grown up. As over the top as her ways seem at times, that is her life, her world. I root for her to get the love she wants. I wanted to hug her when she was crying over Bambi. Switching gears here to say I liked Barbara until she sprayed her stuff all over that white bedroom. I thought I’d die! She needs her ass kicked for that. These girls crack me up. You gotta hand one thing to Lu, she takes a face full of ranting and everyone telling her straight up what they think and then she turns right around and carries on. She is a tough broad. I guess I’m just getting emotional in my days but I root for her too. We have known these ladies forever, as bad as they can be they are not evil. I would hate to have cameras on me and my girls. Lawd we would look rough and we really are good women. 😋
I agree on all points! Being a teen in the early aughts I was quite the fan of self tanner, my Mom would have slapped me silly had I made such a mess every time I used it.
Oh and Barbara. Ugh. The spray tan thing was so repulsive. No respect. You know she didn’t pick up the bill on that. Someone asked B on Andy how Barbara is blending in and she said like, not so much. I hope that means we don’t have to look at her anymore.
That’s all I could think of while watching that scene. What a mess!
Agreed. It was distressing. Where’s the respect for other people’s property? I have not had an issue with Barbara until seeing that. Not very flattering.
Agreed!!! Seeing the mess she left behind gave me some serious anger towards here. Why would someone be so disrespectful?!
I am a pet lover and love my fur babies. Lost one our dogs this past Spring to cancer so I get it. However, calling 911 for a pet? I mean calling the Emergency Vet yes, but 911. Is she going to have to pay for that out of pocket?
TT, “looked like ‘a trans’”? Could you weigh in? Sorry I know I’m Miss Comment today but “a trans”? Uncool.
I didn’t like that comment either. LuAnn looked like a man. The camera person is not her friend. Money can’t buy her class and neither can singing.
Ok, last comment on this post, I promise, but does no one see how petty Dorinda is? I agree that Luann is myopic but it is OBVY that all of them are taking AP classes in Jelly School over the success of Luann’s cabaret, and Dorinda’s at the head of the class. Someone struggling with sobriety should be cut more breaks for a year, at least. Dorinda is SO thirsty and SO score-keeping and hypocritical, I can’t believe so many people love her.
I don’t think it’s OBVY that they’re all JELLY. I think it’s obvious that her level of self obsession is wearing thin. Her head is so far up her own ass that she’s starting to look like Sigourney Weaver in the Alien bar scene.
#hiLu
Great recap TT! I used to like Dorinda but now she’s just a nasty, pot stirring drunk bitch. I don’t know why John stays with her, she says the nasty things about him.
Tinsley looks absolutely beautiful without lashes and eye makeup.
I’m happy as a lark, Jojonoso.
TT – great recap. I hope you and Banjo have a relaxing restful well deserved weekend. If these attention seeking thirsty women had a dollar for every time they used the words me, mine and I their net worths would be in the billions.
Thank you for a wonderful recap once again tt. I heart New York.
I am trying to avoid these comments because of an unrecapped scene on the show. HOWEVER I do appreciate the emails about the transphobic comments which have been removed. Please continue to email me if there is something here that needs to be deleted.
AND I WISH EVERYONE WOULD READ AND FOLLOW THE VERY FUCKING SIMPLE COMMENTING RULES.
Dorinda, Dorinda, Dorinda! Not much to say on this one other than Luann sucks, and I love Dorinda.
Tinsley’s ass is amazing! That peek she gave to the world made me wish my ass looked half as good. Instead I conceal the truth of my ass by stuffing it in spanx.
Petty comment warning: How are these women so thin in their middle age? I have to work really hard just to be mediocre still wearing Spanx and contemplating lipo/body sculpting….
The ’80s aerobics event was everything!
No eating much & plastic surgery ! Cool sculpting , etc etc. thin rises to the top in NYC. Coffee cigarettes. Thin thin thin. When I tried wedding dresses on in nyc on Madison Avenue sample sizes where a 4!! In the Midwest sample dress sizes were a 14!!
Which is why I miss NY. I can’t find clothes in the fluffy red states. Their size 6 is NY’s size 14. I’m 55 and weigh 125 at 5’7″. The only time other than my youth that I was heavy was when I hit menopause. Then the stress of one of my children brought me way down and now I can eat anything and not gain. I do want to get filler in my face though. Being thin and over 50 isn’t a good look in the face.
I admit it, I’m rooting for Lu. As a kid of alcoholic parents, all I can say is at least she’s trying. Yeah, mostly because she wants to avoid jail, but so many families can’t even get their addicted loved ones to admit to a problem. When Lu was out walking around and saying she was afraid she was going to drink, my heart broke. I thought of her kids, and what they will feel when they see this. Your drunk mom is your life-long albatross, believe me. (And it doesn’t stop when she’s dead, either, believe me again.) Lu’s a pain in the butt, but please don’t give up on her yet. It’s a long slow process, with many setbacks. God bless Bethenny and Barbara for all their efforts on Lu’s behalf.