ARGH. My setups for this RHONY Reunion recap have disappeared and I am having to start over at the last minute. Meanwhile tonight’s Big Brother episode has an endurance HOH that I want to watch at ten. Things aren’t looking good for getting this up in a timely fashion unless I keep this recap fairly short.
We begin this RHONY Reunion recap with Luann defending her 23 days of sobriety. But it is clear she is counting down the days until she can drink again. I think more than alcohol was probably involved in her bizarre behavior that led to her arrest. If she drinks after she gets off of probation, I don’t really care. Production catches us up on the details of her most recent court appearance.
Moving on.
You Don’t Touch The Fucking Morgan Letters!
Wow they are all over the place trying to fit in all the trips into one segment. I’m confused. It never fails about 9pm every night weird shit starts to happen in the ghetto. Someone was apparently wandering down the street in the dark and mumbling. This caused Banjo who was right at my feet jumps and and starts barking ferociously. As he should. But still, it scared the piss out of me!
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Anyway this is all a whole lot of people talking over people. We move on to Sonja and her drinking. Bethenny admits that she went into Sonja’s purse to make she was not mixing drugs with alcohol. All she found was hormone pills. Ramona cries about her father excluding her from the will. While Dorinda is talking about how Bethenny and Ramona’s childhoods have impacted their lives, THE COUNTESS asks Andy what time it is. Like does she have some place she needs to be? Andy points out they are having a serious conversation. Oh she was supposed to blow at 7 pm and it is 7:45. That I can understand.
Bang Away On Barbara, Bang Away All Day. Who You Gonna Bang On When Barbara Goes Away?
I love Barbara. I hope she is treated well at her first reunion. That said, there is nothing wrong with the Goddamn fish room! Luann is really pissed that Barbara said she can’t sing. I mean, she’s not wrong. Luann claims she just got cast on Chicago on Broadway. Someone sent me a link to her talking about this recently and she has not actually signed and agreement. Also, she went on and on about how she is playing a very classy character. Um, housewives get the Mama Morton character AND THE SCENES TAKE PLACE IN JAIL! She is so full of shit. Luann says Barbara can shove that up her ass.
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Barbara also points out that she has been to eight of her shows. Everyone agrees with Barbara. The singer is not stellar, but the performance is fun. Bethenny randomly wipes tanner off of Barbara. Leave Barbara alone! I hate that Barbara is getting heat. Dorinda is a huge bitch to her. She calls Barbara the turnip in the fruit basket. Barbara says she is sexually fluid. QUELLE HORREUR! You can tell Barbara is hurt. At least Bethenny gives her a kiss. The Luann does too. Then Sonja hugs her. Then Ramona does. So that’s good. Let’s move on. Then Andy kicks Barbara off the couch. Le sigh.
Next we talk about why Luann thinks the women are jealous of her. Luann can’t answer basic questions about the other women. She has not been interested in the other women’s lives. Luann doesn’t get it. This is just a lot of women screaming over each other. Andy is not moderating this conversation. Bethenny is. And I am grateful she is trying to restore order. But it is not working.
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Then we talk about the fact that Bethenny had a death to deal with but Luann makes everything about her. Eventually, Luann kisses Bethenny’s ass.
Everyone talks about Luann and wanting to support her. Luann actually says,”I was wondering where my cheerleaders were. And they go to break.
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Then they all have to toast with non-alcoholic mimosas. Isn’t that just OJ? They all struggle to decide what they regret from the season. Dorinda regrets not going to the clambake. Tinsley said it was her breakdown at the circus. Bethenny says saying that her daughter is the present after leaving Art Basel. It sounded like a dig and she didn’t attend it that way. Luann says making an obscene gesture to Bethenny.
And now, if you will excuse me, I have more important things to watch. Feel free to let me know the important details I missed. Sorry for phoning this one in. Big Brother is my absolute favortite show and it’s a big night .
Lol, counting how many days until she can drink. I never even considered that .
Since they apparently are just talking over each other, my pet peeve, i may pass on part 3.
Thank you for recapping.
Dang it. My last RH show and the women are sniping and nasty. Sigh. Thanks for recapping so I can skip this installment.
The best thing about these shows is that I am beyond grateful for my real friendships. Women of a certain age have come too far, and seen and done too much to waste time on the pettiness and cruelty that define this franchise.
When you have everything and are still miserable, you need a good long look in the mirror.
They treated Barbra like trash and I’m so mad about that. Luann should show some loyalty, but obviously she thinks that’s a one way street. I’m going to see the countess in November at a casino and am kind of feeling like that money would be better spent on the slots.
Jenn please tell us all about it if you still go! I would love to hear your thoughts.
I actually saw Lu in Atlantic City in March. No she is not Whitney Houston voice wise—but she put on a very entertsining show. (I think she knows she’s not a great singer) but The crowd was literally going wild. Kind of like a very mild version of Beatlemania from the ‘60s. Lots of costume changes and she does have the figure for those Jovani gowns. Over all an extremely enjoyable performance. Billy Stritch was her musical director and he’s pretty much A list as far as they go. Tickets reasonable at 55$ also. She’s usually in smaller venues I’m guessing where every seat is a good seat. Go and enjoy.
Wow Cindy. That’s actually a pretty impressive review. I’m in Australia, so obviously not going to be checking it out. I see Lu always collabs with A listers, Tony winners and the like. I can’t help thinking that is where the profits go.
Sorry, the way I said ‘obviously not going’ sounded rude. Wasn’t meant to be rude at all. If she came here I would check it out, though Australia is not a very profitable venue. Big acts like Eminem come to honour their fans, not for the dollars. That’s probably why Abby Lee stashed her profits when she left here so the tax monster didn’t shaft her.
How much was your ticket? I’ll be curious to hear about your experience too. She’ll be in PHX in Aug, no way I’m going to PHX in August…
I did not attend but for her show at the Masonic in SF the tickets were going for about $75.
I loved it! How refreshing after the downer of BH!!
The gang up on Barbara was inevitable. My favorite cast acting appallingly rude & treating Barbara disgracefully. I need to go to Bravo rehabilitation & then straight into the gay mens choir. Luann is headed for a rocky road & a huge reckoning by not addressing her relapse in an honest & humble manner. I am scared by her lack of remorse for all she has said & done. Yes alcohol addiction is a disease ( not a lack of strength or moral character ) but she seems clueless to the devastation she has caused by her drinking & chaos in her life. I truly wish her well but it seems she is in dire need of self awareness, accountability & direction. I feel bad watching her on my television screen.
I agree it was surprising that she is unable to see herself. It was sad that she didn’t even know where Sonja’s daughter is going to college an Ivy Sonja must be so proud!
Luann reminds me a lot of Teresa Guidice in her approach to life.
I think a n/a mimosa might have sparkling white grape juice,
Or sparkling water.
Tried to watch, but got distracted & don’t remember anything except Luann constantly/loudly defending her obnoxious behavior. What little I saw was pretty dull. I don’t really watch the show anymore because most women are loud/drunk/rude most of the time. My friends are much more considerate, polite & quiet even when there are margaritas. They are also fun & adventurous (most of those still alive are veteran bluewater sailors who continue to travel extensively).
I really like Barbara. I hate that they’re so bitchy to her. Especially dorinda. Not related to the reunion but I’m thoroughly enjoying Bethennys Instagram at the moment, her and Paul are in the Amalfi Coast and seem to be having a blast. I hope it works out with him, he seems like a keeper.
A quick catch of nasty from Dorinda just when everyone else was making nice. Barbara was asked again if taking the lobsters home from the clambake was okay with her. She said, graciously, of course-she wouldn’t want them to go to waste. Dorinda’s response was, “I didn’t eat them anyway.” Nasty and unnecessary.
Dorinda was really nasty about that. I felt bad for Barbara she is a nice person & they really mocked her. I appreciate her sincerity & demeanor. Those other women should be ashamed of themselves. Just because she isn’t as well dressed or glamorous as they are gives them no right to be so mean spirited towards her. It’s getting harder to watch this show (which has always been a guilty pleasure ) while these women trash a warm, hard working & well intentioned woman. I hope Barbara moves on from this shit show to bigger & better things. Unnecessary crultey those women displayed tonight. Thoroughly appalled.
Dorinda was very rude to Barbara, which made her look like the loud, obnxious, speech slurring, over sized turnip in the fruit basket. As the years progresses, she is getting comfortable and the real Dorinda is coming out, especially aggressive behavior concerning Tinsley’s finances, which is none of her business.
She was over the top & trashy as hell last night. Dorinda will be next seasons target. She has a serious case of the Luanne’s ( i.e. selfish trick )
Dorinda, just not quite up to par mingling with the rest of society. Embarrassing and crude. I adore that she gets her designer looks from her poor shmoe of boyfriend. John deserves better than to kiss Dorinda’s large butt for hahas. Quelle surprise that a Morgan with a prep school background got into an Ivy. Best of luck to her.
I won’t be surprised to read updates here after Luann finishes her probation.
Luann not knowing where her daughter was attending school in the fall but Bethany and Dorinda knowing was very telling to me.
Not her OWN daughter, LOL. Sonja’s. The ladies really over-reacted to that. Luanne tried to get a word in edgewise that she didn’t know which of a few that Sonja’s daughter had decided on…but wisely gave up.
SERIOUSLY? …..YAAAAAWNNNN….good luck in your future endeavors….
Even though Luann acted a little changed by the end, I don’t think that was sincere. I think she still really doesn’t get how obnoxious and totally self-absorbed she was, all the while claiming she wasn’t being supported. Somewhere about 3/4 of the way through, maybe even later, she said something like she was dealt a bad hand. That comment shows she thinks her arrest wasn’t her fault, this bad thing just randomly happened to her. She still is not accepting responsibility, which is one of the first things you have to do at AA. To her, AA is just another chance to perform, not a time for soul-searching, accepting responsibility, and making changes.
She is just counting down until she can drink again, and she still thinks all the women should be fawning over her and organizing their lives around her. She still thinks they are just jealous of her.
Ding Ding Ding! AA is just another chance to perform!
Yes, this. The comment she made about being dealt a bad hand revealed so much.
Today, Ana Navvaro was hosting The View and talked about some function she was at with her husband. Luann was at their table. He had no idea who she was. When they left he said to his wife something like “all she talks about is cabaret!” So it apparently it is something she does with everyone everywhere she goes.
One of the few that actually likes Ramona. I think once again she is right on the money. But, funny how when Bethenny and Ramona were talking about their childhoods Luann leans over to Andy, what time is it? He proceeds to say we are talking about childhoods. Then says its 7:45 and she is like oh I missed my time that I was supposed to blow of 7. On camera for the world to see and an excuse for her not to blow. I bet she had some drinks in her then.
Funny how Lu had her cellphone ready to show Dorinda last year’s tweets about John & her show; but didn’t have enough sense to set alarm for breathalyzer
LuAnn doesn’t have an iota of self awareness or regret for her behavior. The cheer leader comment and asking the time was so obnoxious.
Poor Barbara.
How Dorinda can be so very nasty to Barbara (but knowing how nasty Dorinda can be in general), yet still be groveling for LuAnn’s friendship is beyond me.
If Barbara is the turnip in the fruit basket then Dorinda is the turd in the punch bowl!!
LMAO
The reunion consist of only three players Andy, LuAnn and Bethenny. The others could have stayed home. Andy was an A-HOLE and clearly did not have a handle on the reunion. Bethenny ran the show as usual.
I adore Barbara and thought she was fresh and interesting BUT for some reason Andy does not think so. I truly felt sorry for Barbara watching the debacle. Then he got upset when the ladies(?) got up to hug her. He is so stupid. I cannot stand Andy Cohen. And of course he had scheduled Dorinda to be on WWHL so they could together trash Barbara, her tan, etc. It was disgusting seeing Bethenny wipe her sprayed on tan off. I applaud Barbara for being the only classy one at the reunion.
As for LuAnn she is a train wreck, can’t sing, but by golly she has self confidence and thinks she is the cats meow. lolol
It was definitely The Betheney Frankel Show. She kept answering for everyone or would interject. Bethenny should just replace Andy during the reunions. Oh vay!
RHONY Reunion 2019 was meh okay. Disliking Dorinda more and more every season. She is loud, rude and sometimes she will show her jealousy claws. It was out of pure jealousy she went after Tinsley about Scott and her finances. I know she will be back, because Andy loves a train wreck in the making. I just hope the now single, rich and much younger Tinsley come back with a friend and make Dorinda have hissy fit meltdown.
So Luann thinks being cast in Chicago is some sort of validation about her vocal styling. Lest anyone forget, Wendy Williams, Christie Brinkley, Kelli Osborne, and others were cast in the very same part. It’s called stunt casting and it’s to bring in tourists who might have seen Chicago years ago, but who suddenly decide they need to see a “big star” on Broadway. It is in no way an indicator of vocal talent or ability.
But it needs to be mentioned that as of this date, the folks who produce Chicago say that Luann is not NOT SIGNED TO PERFORM in the show for the foreseeable future. This may change if/when contracts are signed but the point is, at the reunion? When Luann made that announcement? It was fake. And untrue. Luann is still living in Delusion Land and it’s going to bite her in the ass pdq.
Well go read a certain Page. Luann put the horse before the cart. Her camp had been trying to get her on Chicago for awhile. They decided to go in another direction but Luann is saying scheduling conflicts. She is such a delusional and arrogant soul.
i do not know why, as a proudly gay man, Andy did not put the housewives in their place when they gossiped maliciously about Barbara’s bisexuality. I guess they only tolerate gay Andy because he signs their paychecks. I wish that Barbara had been given an Apple so we could Have learned more about this very interesting woman. She was unfairly accused by bethenny of holding back but I don’t think she was given a chance to show the realities of her personal life.
Agree wholeheartedly. All the silly sex talk & lurid innuendo on WWHL but not a single word in defense of Barbara’s fluidity. I abhor that piece of shit Andy Cohen. Hopefully Kathy Griffin will read him for filth. He is not anyones friend or mentor. He gets those women to perform like circus monkeys & laughs at all of them behind their backs. Alledgedly.
The way the ladies commented about her Barbara being “manly,” was so ignorant and rude! How did Andy not feel the need to discuss this? They obviously knew about her sexuality so those comments were all about that.
I thought the fake tan thing was a way of showing that mistakes are made, they talk about it and move on, except Luann who rehashes over and over… however, I may be wrong, I’ve had lots of wine!
LuAnn is going to be lost when her 15 minutes of fame is up. If ever there were a person to apply that expression to, it is a The CounTESS, now self-proclaimed Queen. Buying into her own PR schlock to the point that she now believes it…
Tins
Hope she finds her voice next season. She seems to fit that belittled sister roll to a tee and some confidence would take her a long way.
Luann
She may not be drinking now but I also believe she is counting down the days. The fact that she cannot admit she has a problem with alcohol does not bode well for her.
One thing that you can say is that the Countess’ personality of entitlement has stayed constant on all 11 seasons.
Ramona
Again, all these seasons later we are still on Ramona coaster of mean and nice. Telling Lu she believes she is still drinking in one episode and that she supports in the next.
She seems to be desperately looking for love and I do feel badly for her on how her marriage ended.
Sonja
Enjoyed fun Sonja but see a lot sadness underneath the party girl exterior.
Bethany
She may be a lot to handle but I have always had a soft spot for her. I truly hope that things work out well for her and her new beau.
Dorinda
I think she only went in on Tins because she needed a storyline. I highly doubt she has any real interest in Tins personal business.
Babs
I really badly for her; the ladies treated her badly period. She appeared to be a really nice lady with an interesting story.
The producers of Chicago in NYC have released a statement this afternoon that Luann is NOT, in fact, going to be appearing in Chicago on Broadway. True story. Just another premature ejaculation.
Malibu Country, the Musical…
I was actually quit surprised when B and Dorinda commented that Barb was elusive and didn’t show much about her life. First, she is not immune to stirring the pot. We saw her do it before Lu got married with Carol and on a couple of occasions this season. She is sensitive. These women (who are still my absolute fave franchise) were really rough on her. But she was vulnerable and open with them. she talked about her sexuality, she talked a little about being a Lady Boss, she is certainly loyal, she is kind and a protector. We know more about her then some of the other women in other franchises. For a freshman HW I think she did ok. (though in this Franchise especially there really aren’t ANY housewives)I loved Dorinda in the past but this reunion she was so nasty I couldn’t even stop cringing every time she opened her negative mouth. She is one angry lady and it is starting to show. I used to not understand how she and Ramona were friends because Ramona is so rude and mean to everyone. Sadly, I get it now. They are both nasty, angry, defensive women with negative attitudes. Neither of them take responsibility for their wrong doings. Lu is Lu. She is no different than she has ever been. But I love her. She just has had a life of entitlement and some people handle it graciously and some people eat , pray and love it till they die. Tins, B and Barb I felt bad for. Especially Tins and Barb.
Two things I know about: AA and singing. LuAnn has made it to step one. She has no humility or remorse. None. When you are serious about meetings, you attend them EVERY DAY. Even if you have 3 teenagers, live in a mountain and are running a business. Been there. Done it. I suck at paragraphs. Singing. I have a great voice, have played in a few bands in my day, I have the voice, but I don’t like to “perform” much prefer to practice/jam in the barn, music room or whatever. But LuAnn can sell it. I can’t. That quality cannot be underestimated. I don’t enjoy the adulation that can come with something I view as a God given gift. She has no humility, Ramona no class, Dorinda no filter, Sonja no shame, Tinsley no guts, and Bethanney no fucks to give. Sorry about the paragraphs.
Beautifully worded, thank you