In the past week or so there have been many reports on the latest dram with RHOA filming. I’ve been avoiding comment until today. This is because two of the sites I know have good sources both had things that I knew were incorrect. I was waiting until the dust settled and my source had a chance to chat with me. Here is what I know for sure.
Porsha
Every time that Porsha takes her engagement ring on off or puts it back on in a photo, she gets a lot of publicity. She is playing the game. According to Tamara Tattles exclusive sources, Porsha and Dennis do spend time together, but “don’t identify as a couple that is planning to get married.” The engagement is not back on. Their official on camera stance will be they took a break because it was too much too fast. Porsha got pregnant very early in the relationship. Then they moved in together. It was too much, too fast. They have decided to pause the relationship and focus on co-parenting for now. Then they will see what the future brings. Personally, I don’t think they are really that into each other and it is more of a business relationship at this point so they can both film another season. Dennis loves the camera just as much as Porsha does. Dennis was on the trip to Toronto.
The Toronto Trip
The trip to Toronto was really the first time everyone filmed together (other than possibly Marlo’s wig party and I don’t think everyone was at that event). It was the first big dinner and you know on the housewives shows dinner is just another word for brawl.
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The most accurate source for details of that dinner and the aftermath of fight is Love B. Scott’s exclusive. As reported in a previous exclusive, Marlo and Yovanna’s role this season was to carry the bones back and forth between Nene and everyone else. Yovanna has taken that role in to overdrive since Shamari was let go for this season for not bringing enough to the mix. Also, Tamara Tattles previously exclusively reported that Marlo and Nene had a big blow up when they were in NYC for Pride.
Kenya Moore
Kenya Moore has a history of trying to produce herself on RHOA rather than following the production script. This is why she has so much conflict with production. That has not changed for season twelve. On the Toronto trip she got in the middle of a conflict between Cynthia and Yovanna. Yovanna is stirring the pot between Cynthia and Nene as instructed by production.
Kenya an Nene went after each other at the dinner. Kenya apparently accused Nene of being “on something” because her boob kept falling out of her top.
These details are from the Love B. Scott exclusive. This is important because Nene was recently told by production to confront Kenya for giving spoilers to her friend, B. Scott. Which happened recently. Oddly, I have not heard that Nene was told to stop giving spoilers to her friend at Straight From the A. That site, which is Nene friendly claimed that Kenya was drunk at the dinner. I’m not sure I ever recall seeing Kenya drunk on camera. Also, B. Scott claims that Nene was suspended from filming for weeks. This is not true. Nene actually got an unprecedented raise for season twelve, as I exclusively reported here. Kenya most likely didn’t know that information. Nene has been filming separately with the cast and will likely be in every episode.
And The Rest…
Kandi continues to go along to get along but is not Team Nene. I think the only people who side with Nene at the moment are Yovanna and Marlo. The rest of them don’t think Nene has sufficiently owned up to her bad behavior from last season. Yovanna has been cleared by the network to be an official friend.
Eva will still be full time for now but her days her numbered. When/if they make cuts it will be her. Personally, I like Eva. I presumed that since Dennis is using Eva’s husband for all of his legal situations, that would strengthen her position. My sources inform me that is not the case. I’m not sure what exactly production isn’t getting from her that they want. She has the most beautiful children I’ve ever seen. I don’t get it.
The biggest unmentioned news is this will be Cynthia’s season. She’s A story along with Porsha. In all of her years on the show she has never been one of the primary focuses. We shall see if she can keep it up for the second half of the season.
Other Bravo Tidbits…
RHONY is preparing to start filming next week. Production will continue until the day before Christmas. They are starting a bit earlier this year to catch some of the summer vibe in NYC.
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Despite the many rumors about LVP getting another show either at the dog “foundation” or her Vegas bar, my sources say that there is a present nothing happening in that regard. At least for now. I believe this is because they fully expect her to return to RHOBH next season.
And that’s the tea.
So it sounds like RHONY’s filming schedule this year will basically be the same as it was last year. I wonder if this means RHONY will once again premiere on our screens next March. I’d ask about Luann’s role, but I already sense that will probably mostly be decided by the Florida courts.
As for RHOA, this is what I feared when Nene returned to the show full-time in Season 10. I ended up liking her that year, though that was probably almost entirely due to Kim Z being so gawd-damned annoying. Once she was out and the cameras focused more on Nene’s own shenanigans, I was reminded why I couldn’t take any more of her nonsense all the way back in Season 5. It still baffles my mind why the producers keep putting up with this. (Hint: Remember the gangbusters ratings in Season 9, as in that one year Nene wasn’t on the show at all!)
I agree! Why pay Nene such an exorbitant salary when it’s been proven ratings can be great w/o her.
Because the female Bravo suit in charge of the whole shebang thinks Nene is the best thing ever. Losing half of production and a revolving door of showrunners, Nene attacking people, NO THING seems to change her mind.
That’s awful. Smh. There are so many rumors including that Kenya had a fake pregnancy and/or wasn’t having a baby etc. At least LoveB was correct about her pregnancy and that she was returning. Time will tell. I read recently the Meme admitted that she wasn’t getting a raise? Idk.
So … The Frankenstein Monster (NeNe) has dirt on Dr. Frankenstein. All it takes is dirt on one bigwig to exert control. But, all it takes is one Rose McGowan to topple the mightiest of the mighty. Eventually. The monster’s creator needs to be taken down, the monster will follow. Someone needs to get the goods on the monster. Where are my real-life Dave Robichaeux and Cletus Purcel? Get busy!
Any info on Bravo Fest? It looks like Lisa will be there, along I presume with other cast members from RHOBH. Any insight as to whether she and Kyle have made up?
What delicious cup of tea! Thanks TT! I wish we knew why Eva is on the chopping block. I think she brings enough drama and messiness, no?
For RHONY…do you think they’ll start the next season sooner? I miss RHONY already
They are filming a couple of weeks earlier than usual, so it’s possible. But it won’t be a significant difference.
I’m looking forward to RHOA after skipping it last season. It will have a bit of a different vibe now that Kenya and Porsha are new moms, at least I hope.
Do you know if the same cast is returning for RHONY?
I really don’t think LVP will be back. She unfollowed Kyle and Rinna on social media recently and she’s never done that in all of their arguments, but I could be wrong. Who would she even film with?
I am going to start watching again this season…I know, not major news since I saw pieces and parts of a lot last season that I “didn’t watch” and read every recap and probably every comment…I will say this, if anyone is committed to exiting a show? Read TT recaps and the comments, you won’t really miss much…Everyone here really helped me free up a bit of time last season. I personally like the clothes, the houses, the travels and meals I like the visual stuff so I’m going to dip my toes back in. I’m excited to see two new babies along with a married Kenya and Cynthia’s new relationship. Pray for me!
I honestly haven’t watched NYC for the past couple of seasons but I’ll definitely try and get back into it next season.
With the Atlanta ladies, I don’t think Bravo knows what to do with this city. The cast for last season was good in my opinion, they just needed to add Kenya back into the fold and demote Shamari and Eva to friends with Marlo and make Tanya full time.
I can say however that one of the reasons people are over Atlanta is because it’s no genuine friendships or relationships. In the beginning everything worked because the women had history and strong individual storylines but now with Atlanta, it’s all about drama, shade, adding random women who have no connection or history with the women and it just doesn’t work.
Eva is a beautiful and talented woman with beautiful children but I don’t think RHOA is for her but a scripted show or a reality show with less drama would be good for her and her family. She did great on season 10 as a friend and should have remained one.
Production isn’t to blame really because Potomac and the production company’s other new show on OWN are amazing, so it’s definitely the ladies that aren’t keeping viewers interested.
I do believe however that it should be 7 full time housewives next season instead of 3 friends.
RHOA is my least favorite of the franchise, but I am BACK thanks to Kenya. She is compelling TV. So completely sympathetic due to her background (which I truly understand from my own life) and yet so completely unlikable because she IS who SHE IS. Rare. She can also be one of the NASTIEST women I have ever seen. She is simply, great TV. I actually feel the same way about Nene. She is good TV. Love her or leave her. This should be an interesting season. Last season was a complete BUST. I actually ended up feeling Eva- she is great when ganged up on. I always will judge someone’s character when they are up against the wall. THATS when I liked her. Jeep Cherokee and all/..Yovanna is human garbage. She can take a hike. I hate when producers come up with a piece of garbage like her. Marlo is all I need for a bone carrier. Cynthia IS the show?? Scary thought. She is truly a lovely and gorgeous woman. But as far as the show goes? What a bore. She should have been offed 3 seasons ago. And Porscha. The new star. Sorry. I will NEVER forgive her for thinking that the Underground Railroad was an ACTUAL RAILROAD!!!?? Considering her parentage and heritage??? She is a MORON. I am still offended by her ignorance. And I am a Caucasian white guy!!!!! Appalled by Porsha!!! She is an idiot and I am shocked by her popularity.
I’ve always liked Cynthia in her talking heads and at reunions, but when she is in the mix she is just meh. Maybe she cane out of her shell finally?
Well, she’s got Mike, an engagement, a new business, drama with Nene, drama with Yovanna, Lake Bailey, And a college freshman, I can see why they bumped her up especially the Porsha/Dennis relationship rewind.
Why don’t they just do a Real Housewives of The Hamptons? Don’t give a rip about The Hamptons, Berkshires, Miami or wherever else they went. WHY can’t the RHONY actually film in NYC one of the greatest cities in the world??
Why?
Why?
They aren’t allowed to film in cool places like The Surf Lodge.
I’d much rather watch the RHONY actually film in the city instead of their janky off site locations.
I am all for seeing more of NYC, but getting filming approval at “all the cool places” is nearly impossible. I LOVE the trips confining them all for days at a time brings out all their inner crazy!
Very true! My daughter, senior in HS totally out of the RHONY demographic, heard some of their crazy while rooting around for snacks and ended up watching the rest of the season with me. Getting the attention of someone from a generation that doesn’t television is a feat. Those women trapped in one place makes great tv!
Has anyone tried Cynthia‘s Peach Bellini? (or however you spell it). I’m not a fan of those types of drinks but I will buy some to support since Cynthia is so sweet. I kind of wish Kenya had not come back so she could have a tv-less life with her husband and child. I guess money talks… I hope the friendships they have been showing on Instagram are real and don’t get ruined this season. Hopefully we will NOT be seeing anything, ever again, with Apollo & Phaaedra.
I haven’t watched the past three seasons I just use TT for updates.
Is Atlanta different somehow than the other franchises? Seems like we never know who the cast members will be until the season is over.
I seriously cannot take anymore LVP. She has VPR where she can be superior and demanding. Please …if she can stop filming and refuse to film the reunion and still be allowed to return what message does that give all the others? If Kyle wants to continue a friendship with LVP after all the crap LVP has accused her of and made her look foolish then I’m done with Kyle too.
I’m looking forward to a Cynthia season. Everyone else has had their time front and centre, let’s see how she compares… especially if we get to see more of Leon’s fine self! ?
Oops. Didn’t mean that as a reply to your comment Jaded!
I can’t with LVP either. The whole “I don’t want to talk about it” BS is exhausting. She’s spent MONTHS talking about it to the press, so why is voicing her opinions on the show a hard ask? ?
So what is the expected cast for Season 12 of RHOA?
The links to all of that are right there in the article.
TT, is it true that Eva and Kenya don’t get along?
Honestly, I don’t know. I get the feeling that Eva doesn’t have many true allies this season. Tanya and Kandi tend to get along with everyone so they will be her safe haven. Eva did NOT want Kenya to go come back. So there WAS some bad blood there, but that all changes LITERALLY with the seasons.
Thanks for the info.
I will be pissed if LVP returns next season – but not surprised. She has been working OT to stay in the news and popping up here & there. So blatant and obvious. Andy saying he’d welcome her back and all that BS. She wouldn’t film and walked for the reunion. It should be at least a few yrs before any consideration is given to her to return – if the HW’s still exist that far into the future
Andy has no real say in whether or not LVP will be coming back. But he does have considerable influence with the people who do. It is NOT his decision to make though.
About a year ago I asked “Straight from the A” about Nene’s fallout with her best friend Diana Gowins. She kept ignoring me. I wondered why they unfollowed each other (Nene/Diana). None the less the question was ignored and she never posted about the fallout from the SWAGG in Buckhead but I noticed that Diana nor Teresa promote the store anymore since it’s in Duluth behind Walgreens.
I’m friends with SFTA. She has an actual life. So she doesn’t even read her comments. Some days I envy her that. Then I realize that I don’t have a life outside of you guys. 🙂
Well do you know anything about that fallout? I noticed they didn’t bash each other they just stopped talking (which is the adult thing to do) but that’s not typically how Nene behaves.
Thanks for engaging and responding to comments by the way! It really humanizes your blog!
SWAGG was not Nene’s store to start with, at least that was my understanding. Bow Wow’s mom or whoever was the owner and Nene was just a paid promoter. The word on the street was that the store didn’t do well enough to make profit because of the high rent on West Paces Ferry. Then apparently Nene decided to do the store herself out in the sticks where she lives. I doubt it makes much money. I can’t imagine why she is doing that because she make close to three million dollars a year before taxes. However, the pop up shops do make money and he pop up in the DC area is part of her storyline for next season because she needed something to do for the first part of the season while production figured out how to work her back into the group.
I like Porsha! She doesn’t need Dennis to have a storyline! That annoys the @!$& out of me. He’s a twerp piece of shit. Porsha should have dragged his ass on tv. Nene has become annoying and angry all the time. I no longer enjoy seeing her on screen, she’s the dark cloud over the show if you ask me and that’s coming from a someone who used to like her!
I’ve always liked Cynthia and thought she brought a lightheartedness to the show. Not to mention she’s fabulous!
Who is officially returning to NY if they start filming soon?
All six are back with two “in the wings” doing testing. Unfortunately though my source did not confirm I think they are auditioning for Barbara K.’s slot. But that is the general way you come in. Y’all need to sign up for the Viewer’s input thingy on the Bravo site. I signed up for it with my email before my site blew up so I never get questionnaires anymore. But I know people who do and they have been asked a ton of shit about Dorinda and John and Dorinda’s kid and I forget what all else.
Basically, they are trying to go younger and want Dorinda’s kid and Ramona’s kid and Luann’s kids. The Morgan child would never be allowed on by her father probably. Sigh. The tea I spill in comments is always THE EXCLUSIVE somewhere else. But they have made it pretty obivious. Let others have their day. 🙂