Well, Sunday Funday and the last weekend of July has come to an end. It’s time for Sunday night’s triple recap night. Which begins of course with the RHOP Recap. Tonight, it turns out that despite being at a large party, absolutely no one saw the butt grab. It was not captured on security cameras or Bravo cameras. So the prosecutor found to evidence of a crime and the cameraman’s charges were dismissed. So YAY! End of Butt Grab Gate! Everyone apologizes for being dicks! And we move on to other things. Right? Nope. Not a chance.
We start with all the ladies still talking as if Michael did something wrong. Only Monique seems to give a damn about Ashley at this point. Messy ole Gizelle pops a bowl of popcorn and settles in to watch Ashley and Michael on the morning news. Michael says he did bump into the cameraman trying to get back outside. The cameraman said something to him like “don’t do that” and that was it. Gizelle says, “So something did happen!.” Sigh.
Monique Brings The Receipts
The next day, Monique and Ashley meet to talk about how Ashley and Michael are doing. Ashley says she knows the group is going to keep talking about it. But she is surprised by how much they want it to be true. Monique shows Candiace texts to her where Candiance was laughing about the entire thing and claiming she saw it happen. Just last week Candiace was asking if any of them saw anything go down. No one did. Including Candiace. This little girl needs to mind her business,.
Katie Brings The Crazy
I am skipping over the fillers scenes tonight because I have a lot to get to. So no Karen crying about her parents. And I was going to skip over Robyn’s makeup party at her place, until Krazy Katie arrived. Every look of Katie’s this season seems like a disguise. Its really bizarre. Katie offers up herself as the third in a threesome with Robyn and Juan for his 40th birthday. Because Katie is off the chain insane. Then Katie says that Michael told her boyfriend, Jacob that when he called him, he should pick up on his private line. What does that even mean? He would pick up on whatever number Michael was given to call. Of course, Robyn and Gizelle think this is damning evidence.
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How does Macy Gray get stuck in a scene with Karen and her daughter. Karen thinks her daughter sings like an angel. She does not. Luann de Lesseps has a better voice.
Chris and Monique talk about Ashley and Michael in a very supportive way. They are the only ones showing any support at all.
Juan’s Birthday Party is Creep In So Many Ways
On the ride over, Michael talks to Ashley about how the false allegations have effected his business. The party is in some sort of haunted forests with bonfires and creepy people wandering around. Gizelle goes straight after Ashley and Michael.
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Then Candiace and Chris come to pile on to the posse. Michael and Ashley head off on their own to check out the crazy creatures. I mean, the other crazy creatures, not the housewives. Juan gives Michael a genuine welcome to his party. Juan thanks everyone for coming individually. He’s such a good host.
I would not enjoy this party. Not one bit. Karen Huger flipped off this clown. This is my favorite clown ever.
Afterward, there is a barn party. Of course all the ladies come for Ashley. Of course, Candiace is the biggest asshole about it. It mystifies me that so few of these idiots have no shame in constantly questioning Michael’s sexuality.
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It’s as if they don’t understand that even if he is bisexual, that should not be the only thing they talk about all season. It makes them all look like horrible people. Sadly for Ashley, Monique and Chris could not attend as she was hosting another event. Allegedly. Maybe she just didn’t want to be a part this garbage.
The Pack of Wolves Descends on Ashley
How does Gizelle not know what to say to people in the streets who ask her about her friend’s husband. A friend would know not to say anything about her friend’s situation. Monique is the only one treating Ashley as a friend. Gizelle says in her talking head that Monique has the footage of the incident. These are the kinds of statements that Bravo is referring to in their contracts when they say they can’t sue each other for libel and defamation based on the show. I wonder if Michael has that in his release. Because, Gizelle deserves a lawsuit for that statement.
In other news, Ashley is suffering from postpartum after the birth of her son Dean three weeks ago. She says that Micheal has been working from home so that he can help out. They are a cute happy little family.
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Juan enjoyed his birthday. No one questioned his sexuality. Gizelle was shocked that the guys hung out with Micheal and talked about sports. No mention of the allegations. Because guys are guys and not going to gossip endlessly over nothing.
They actually end the show with more of the bitches basically saying Micheal was guilty of butt-grabbing.
Then at the end they show unseen production footage of Micheal walking past the guy, saying hello and giggling. The cameraman says, “Please don’t do that.” Micheal replies, “Okay, no problem.” Then later, there is footage of the cameraman calling out to “Mike” and Michael saying, “I didn’t touch your butt” and then telling the cameraman to come get a beer with him. So, I guess that is production saying it happened. So this will be the neverending story of the season. I’m bored with it already.
On next weeks RHOP Recap, Candiace pretends she is buying a $2.5 million house, Monique’s water breaks, Ashley tracks down her father.
My mouth dropped when they showed the unseen footage and I just don’t understand why Michael didn’t tell the truth. This season definitely has me on the edge of my seat and ready for more ☕️
These ladies are savage. I can’t even watch sometimes???
I have loved this show since its debut. This whole Michael is a sexual predator is vile. Yes he may be sexually fluid. Yes he & Ashley may have an agreement. These uneducated & judgemental women are beyond comprehension. I am not making light of any / all unwanted & unwarranted sexual misconduct but it’s not a good look for these women to jump on the high moral ground & besmirch his character for a storyline. If he was guilty I would not be a supporter of he & Ashley but am smart enough to give this man the benefit of the doubt. Ever since he pinched Katie’s ex finance these petty af bitches have rode roughshod over he & Ashley’s marriage. Not a good look ladies. It makes them all look like homophobic hateful people. I applaud Monique & Chris for not playing judge & jury. They are a class act. # rant over.
What marc said??
Ditto.
I think the ladies were just looking for an excuse to be as shady to Ashley as she’s been to them over the years. Ashley wouldn’t even try to be empathetic as she stirred the pot, instead she would have that smirk on her face. Karma.
Yes, yes and yes Marc!
I haven’t watched yet but I can no longer not read TT recaps of any show I haven’t watched or never watch when I am ffaway from my DVR! Grrr! ???
I LOVE Macy Gray….off to listen right now since my DVR is ffaway! Giggling too, how did Ms. Gray get stuck in a scene with Karen?
Yes, this is the last weekend of July for this year but August looms, we need rain here folks, just sayin’, please do what ever it is that you do to point rain in the direction of N.AZ, much appreciated!
Totally agree! So it’s buttgate for the rest of the season?
I really like Ashley on this show, was so happy she was finally able to have a baby, and am so sorry to hear she is going through postpartum…
But I don’t really feel bad for Ashley having the other ladies be shady to her about the Michael situation. She’s been a pot-stirrer and shade-monster about all the other ladies at one point or another.
Now that whole unseen footage ending of the episode? That was just another level of shade from a production company to a RSP. And to me it came across like the production company is mad that their cameraman’s charges got dropped and this was their way of getting revenge on Michael. I do not buy the claims from some of the ladies in their talking heads that this went away because Michael paid off the camera dude.
Agree.
Ohhh Miss TT you have me laughing so hard with your Crazy Katie comments! What happened to her? I must admit that in the first season (in the beginning) I thought she was so pretty and not afraid to admit being bi-racial. I remember Gizelle and Robin finding that so wrong. Gizelle made a comment that “White people don’t like you.” Of course that was a while ago but I was surprised she said that. Hit me on the head if I am wrong. In any case thank you for your recaps and making me laugh so hard!! ❤️???
Why Katie why!! With those synthetic I’ll fitting wigs!! I can’t even look at her let alone take her serious when she’s on the screen
What a cluster f_ck! I have never seen so many judgemental idiots grouped together! They can’t even stand each other. I totally agree with TT, it’s toxic & they shud be ashamed to treat Ashley & Michael in such a dehumanizing manner! Soulless! ?
It’s insane to me that some of them went to a Pride Event and still behave this way.
I watched Monique on Instagram live last night. You can also look at her Twitter. She claims the voice in the unseen footage is her cousin Hank, NOT the cameraman. So production has allegedly spliced the audio with the bump in video. This is crazy.
https://twitter.com/hankdavis27/status/1155651131382611969?s=19
Thanks Donald. I do not ordinarily allow links.And I was deep into my Big Brother live feed obsession. But I appreciate this link. This is going WAY TOO FAR.
Ashley went on IG and said the same thing, pointing out why would Michael offer a beer to someone carrying camera equipment around and is working. Considering Monique’s history with Ashley, Monique didn’t need to go out on a limb for her and Michael, she just really must care about them railroading someone like this. I know production takes liberties, but making it seem like Michael committed an assault is pretty low, even for Bravo.
I just read the Twitter. He was saying that Michael asked him to have a beer not the cameraman. He was not talking about the most important part which when someone said ‘dont do that’ and Michael said that he was sorry. Even Michael said that he ‘bumped’ into the cameraman. I don’t think a common bump will ellict such anger. I believe he grabbed his butt innocently as a friendly gesture but I also believe that he is bisexual and butts are attractive to him.
What? Now, if this is true, they are coming for Monique at the reunion. Bravo should be shame of themselves, but that no legal suit clause is there for their benefit. Wow.
I noticed that it wasn’t the same camera either. The first time was camera A and then the beer comment was camera C. I’m really disappointed with production. Im trying to figure out why they are doing this.
OH! PICK ME I KNOW!
TT, Why are they trying to ruin his rep?
To me, Michael’s “oops, sorry” and giggle reminded me of me the couple of times I’ve accidentally hit some guy’s junk while gesturing, or grazed someone’s butt when trying to squeeze around them — you know, like when you’re GOING THROUGH A PATIO DOOR IN A CROWD, Production? Sheesh.
Did you notice the time stamps? There was “No Crowd” that Micheal was alledgedly trying to “squeeze” through. He was trying to squeeze something though. The argument they made feel through. But a leopard’s spots never change…his day will come. And l don’t feel sorry for pot-stirring Ashley at ALL!
did you see the post I made?
No empathy for Ashley. Both of them have been instigators of shit stirring from season one. Why should the viewers overlook the fact that now the shit is all over them. No. Not happening. They need to just kick back and enjoy the slow ride down the Bravo roller coaster. No one cares about Michael’s sexual preferences. It is the fact that he, if true, is a harasser and making unwanted sexual advances towards men, then it is disgusting on every level. Happy she have become a mother, but no empathy for Michael’s situation at all.
Still no sympathy for Ashley. She dines out on others misery and takes great pleasure in doing so.
I do however m enjoy Katie and her eccentric ways!
Why on earth do people think Aahlwy didin’t know who she married ? And if Michael i bi, why should she be prosecuted Let’s stick to THIS Season’d script for your answer….
Um, I don’t know if this comment is supposed to be for me? ? I don’t care if Michael is bi and made no mention of that. I just DGAF that the women are roasting her alive.
Well, you know I love you, but I am pretty sure that anything people are “roasting people alive” which btw I don’t keep up with things we are not allowded to say anymore but I am but I am guessing it makes the list,
?? it is probably on the list. Holding her feet to the fire?
Are you the same person making homophobic remarks on The WWHL thread?
Because I’m female and have been hit on so many times by females I sometimes question my gender of attraction but only momentarily… lol … um mostly… though I am trying to bridge into my Meredith Baxter Birney stage at some point. I still feel like I need another dick or two first though,
But if a female patted my butt or whatever, I would not have an issue. And whatever happened if that video is to be believed lasted like two seconds. Women get accosted many times a day. A butt pat is not a big deal if it even happened, Orville Palmer needs to get over himself.
I agree this was production trying to make Michael look shady. And that is wrong of Bravo.
Now about that other stuff we saw years ago,I do think Michael sends dick pics and occasionally has sex with dudes. I do also think Ashley WAS fine with it. And now they have a kid and people should mind their own business,
I am an old fart and have been involved in so many types of relationships that would blow your [prudish minds. But whatever happened to consenting adults? I get t. But seriously, if a random stranger passed by your husband and smacked him on the butt or passed by and gave your husband a pinch on the butt. Would that be some awful thing? If it was a gay guy you would not care at all. I Michael a threat? no.. so stop with the judgement. He was a bit drunk if anything happened and if it did he apologized immediately.
I honestly feel like they have always tried to go after Michael. I don’t really get it.
So back in the 80’s I was at a football game at Palisades High. I felt someone grab my butt and it was Don DeLuise (he’s son was a football player). I was grossed out but back then never thought it was assault. I know times are different, at the time I had a story that I told about a old man grabbing my 18 year old butt. I know I had something to say but do not remember.
If I were Ashley and Michael I would not come back for another season. I feel like he will need to stay away from all events so he doesn’t get accused of anything and will have to watch everything he says. I wouldn’t take a chance for a setup. The show isn’t worth it.
Gizelle is the biggest asshole of all.
the screenshot of Katie in her wig disguise looks like it was pulled straight out of some 90s sitcom.
Michael was not criminally prosecuted and it was downright wrong and almost slanderous for Bravo to air that unseen footage like that.
I personally think Michael may be “a little fluid” but to give a show a pass to shade someone like that when tMichael has already gone through the legal process is wrong. Production owes them an apology and if I were them I wouldn’t return to this show.
My thought exactly.
I know that Bravo has these people signing extensive releases and contracts that totally protects them from any liability and/or lawsuits. However, it does not and cannot protect them from out and out lying and slandering someone. If Bravo did, in fact, create that footage and splice it together to make Michael look guilty, then I would be willing to bet that they have just opened themselves up to a huge lawsuit. The damage to his reputation and business loss of income could be significant. You can’t just have someone sign a release and then have Carte Blanche to lie and “create” reality tv. If that were the case, Bravo could go and do or say literally anything they want with no consequences. My husband is a lawyer. I’m going to ask him. I believe it’s called an intentional tort but I may be wrong. Michael and Ashley would probably be kicked off the show. I guess it would all depend on his loss of income. Maybe I’m just old but I don’t see the problem with Michael. After everything these ladies have done and after all of their drunk antics, to be horrified over a butt grab seems a bit disingenuous and hypocritical. People are too sensitive these days. It’s sad.
Whose D did Michael say he wanted to suck?? Chris?
All legal charges were dismissed. The Darby’s say it was dismissed because it didn’t happen. The court says it was dismissed because of lack of evidence. In situations when a woman comes forward with accusations of assault we say believe the victim. I don’t care about Micheals sexuality. I do care about inappropriate touching and touching without permission in the work place. Men and women ought to be safe at work. Children are taught from kindergarten don’t act out physically. Use your words to express your feelings.
I went back and looked at the footage and there’s a woman standing there — looks like she’s probably production — in exactly the right position to have seen whatever happened. (I still think it’s a whole lot of nothing.) She’s got on what looks like a Springsteen t-shirt. Anyway, I’ve got to assume she gave some statement one way or another — unless Bravo withheld the footage.
Ashley is annoying at times but the punishment from these ladies does not fit her crime.
Yes, Ashley has been shady and messy with all of them but this is taking things too far. The allegations against Michael are serious and criminal and need to be left off the show unless proven.
Ashley has shaded Robin about her finances and the fact Juan makes her look foolish but those are not criminal matters or possible lies
Gizelle came for Ashley first in season one so any shade Ashley returned was warranted
Karen’s “Black Bill Gates” husband really did owe those taxes, they did have to sell the home in Potomac and their current resident looks as lived in as the Kemsley’s home so as much as Karen hated being the fodder of an entire season, she should know not to go on national television and proclaim herself as a Grand Dame and her husband as Bill Gates when the finances don’t support the claims.
Candace(I refuse to spell her name the stupid way) doesn’t have a dog in the fight and need to have a seat
Monique would be justified if she came for Ashley because Ashley insinuated a DUI last season but Monique is only one who seems to understand the severity of the allegations against Michael and she’s the only one mature and classy enough to not go tit for tat with something so serious.
This feels too much like Phaedra and Porsha’s allegations against Kandi on RHOA
They need to get back to the mindless fun and the funny, innocuous shade of the first couple of season.