RHOA Season 12 filming is about a month in, but very little usable footage has been produced. First Nene Leakes held up production by somehow negotiating a raise after her violence in season 11. Then, just as filming was ready to start, Porsha dumped Dennis for cheating on her. This screwed things up right out of the gate because the first all cast was supposed to be Porsha’s sip-n- see for the baby. Now, Porsha’s storyline has changed from parenting with Dennis and planning her wedding to the scandalous breakup. This will be the biggest storyline of the season if nothing else crazy happens.
Dennis McKinley is suing Tasha K for her reports on his cheating with Sincerely Ward. The suit is seeking seven figures in damages. Oddly, the breakup of Porsha and Dennis has solidified Eva’s Marcille’s position on RHOA. That is because her husband, Michael Sterling is Dennis’ lawyer in the defamation suit. Eva has become the new “bone carrier” who shares the salacious details that Tasha K published. Michael Sterling is basically the new Phaedra. Only he is actually a practicing attorney. I expect other RHOA may consult with Michael this season.
The Cheese Moose Stands Alone
RHOA Season 12 filming begins with attempting to reunify the cast after the reunion. Since Porsha’s sip-and-see was cancelled or more likely delayed, the first all cast was Kenya Moore’s Barbie Bash. Nene Leakes did not attend. There really isn’t any hostility anywhere except with Nene Leakes. The same sources who were certain that Nene was going to humble herself with an apology tour were shocked that she is not going to do that. At least not yet. I actually predicted this would happen.
And apparently, part of her contract renegotiation says that she must be shown in a good light. Not that she needs to have only flattering scenes, but that it can’t be all negative like last season. So Nene’s latest Swagg pop up shop and things like that will be included. The rumors of Nene getting a spinoff are inaccurate. There is no production in place for that nor has Bravo given a Nene spinoff a green light. For now, the Swagg scenes will be used to include Nene in the first episodes for things she is not attending. They can use those scenes as submissions for a spin-off later if they decide to do that.
Breakups Can Be Great For Screentime!
Again, you come through with the AUTHENTIC tea. And shade.
I wish they would give NeNe a spin-off and get her OFF the RHOA so that her salary would not come out of that budget, but mostly so I could watch first runs of the show. I refuse to add my measly one-person tally to the ad revenue tally until NeNe is gone.
It will pain me to watch Porsha ghettofy her breakup, bad enough when she was in the (pre-wedding) honeymoon phase. I am glad to read that Kenya and 52-Cynt will be filmed a lot. No Shamari is good too. Wish Marlo would leave, maybe if Moose (because you used it) gets a spin-off.
Ugh!!!! Thanks TT but dang these women are so boring, phoney, and need to really do something good rather than get their feelings hurt (when a husband is clearly suffering).
Just makes me angry and It just needs to go away for a couple seasons, so they can appreciate what they have. And what is important.
RHOA has jumped the shark. I could care less about any of these people and won’t be watching this season. I will, however, be reading the recaps the second they hit my inbox.
Same. Recaps only unless Leon is featured. I think Cynthia’s ex is scrumptious. Still watch the Like a Prayer video to see his handsome visage. This show is terrible. I love Kenya but it’s going to be a veritable crucifixion of her husband her family & herself. Nene is unbearable. I just can’t watch her. I still watch Claudia’s read on Nene as the best in the history of the franchise.
Yessss finally TT, you know I was parched for this brew in particular. I’m just excited to see Kenya on our TV’s again, a real entertainer. Does Dennis actually think he’s going to get anywhere with his lawsuit? Didn’t Michael go to Morehouse? I thought he was a respected and formidable attorney…that was Phaedra’s introduction so I disgress 😂
Sidebar TT, can Bravo not let Nene go? I mean they already know that the show can and will do well without her. The seasons without her were some of the most dramatic.
Bravo’s constant asskissing of Nene defies all logic.
Shamari is definitely out. She’s removed all references to RHOA from her social media, that’s usually a tell tale sign.
Bye bye Shamari, and take your know it all hubby with ya!.
(Man I’m in bitch mode, lol)
I heard Andy on his XM show a few days ago…he said Nene will always be a part of RHOA, for as long as she wants. She’s going nowhere.
I predict unless something juicy or scandalous happens, the next season will be no better than the last. Kenya’s return be damn…won’t make a difference.
This season sounds like it is going to be another snooze fest Season 11 was the most uneventful and boring season out of the entire history of #RHOA. Nene is going to be extra careful of her image, Kenya isn’t going to play the villain for producers like she was willing to do in past seasons (quite frankly I don’t blame her) and if Porsha doesn’t air all the dirty laundry with Dennis… It’s going to be a snooze fest. If she caught him doing something nefarious, she better spill it! So Porsha… As Bethenny said “MENTION IT ALLL!!”
I do not think Kandi or Nene deserve to get a raise each year if the ratings go down… When their contract ends and they are negotiating a new one. Bravo should put in there, they get no raise UNLESS the season gets a spike in ratings. That would light a fire in them. Those two get paid the most, so that means they should feel a burden to make better TV. Not just show up and use RHOA as an infomercial. Bethenny uses RHONYC as an infomercial but she is active in filming and has opinion on everything that goes down and is like the truth teller of that franchise and calls people on their BS. She earns the right to use RHONYC as an infomercial and earns her salary. She makes excellent TV and revived RHONYC.
RHOA should not be afraid to do what RHOC did to Vicki.
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Did Dennis actually file a lawsuit, or is he still just talking? If he did file, he is wasting his time and money. Truth is a defense to defamation, and I think that some of what TK reported is true. Also, Dennis is a public figure. The standard for a public figure to prove defamation is extremely high. Plus, following through with a lawsuit can mean putting your own personal business on public display. Suing is definitely not a good option for Dennis.
Yes he did, and yes you are correct.
short of just not watching there is not much we as viewers can do or say apparently. I despise Nene and just don’t get the Bravo asskissing either. I actually like Porsha and boohoo liked her and Dennis together. The baby is just delicious. I find Cynthia boring and fake now. Also despise Marlo. Kandi is hit or miss with me. Tanya adds nothing imo. I am kinda looking forward to the new Kenya if that’s what she’s bringing. I think RHOA jumped the shark as well as most of the RH franchises have done. Can I stop watching? Not sure yet.
We have to watch this season to support Kenya. The storylines I am hearing about sound intriguing.