I feel a bit behind with recaps and just now realized the last episode of Shahs was the finale. So I am ready to get to another Shahs of Sunset recap and see how they wind up this disturbing season. In other news, Golnesa had baby Elijah a few days ago and things seemed to go well.
MJ is going to have a sip and see so that people can meet Baby Shams. Everyone that is except for Reza. Because restraining order. Meanwhile, Reza and Adam take a pottery class. Adam just loves bashing MJ. Again, how is any of this Mercedeh’s fault? Reza wants to drop the charges against Tommy. Adam is fine with that. But Adam wants to keep the restraining order. This is problematic because Reza promised Mercedeh he would drop everything. Mike is not coming to the sip and see either because MJ upset his girlfriend. Golnesa is not coming either.
Yet Another Sip & See
The sip and see is at the Houdini estate and it is a spectacular venue. There are a lot of stairs though. It’s sort of a carnival themed outdoor party with cotton candy and a donut bar and tacos and all sorts of kid themed foods. MJ is hurt that Mike didn’t come to the sip and see. Nema tells his sister that he doesn’t want kids because of his childhood trauma. Sara (who has been a total dud this season) tells Nema that her dad was killed in a freak car accident right after dropping her off at work. She tells Nema that he still has a dad and needs to work on that relationship.
I love Tommy. That is all.
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I sort of zoned out during the Mike scene.
Nema, Mona, his dad and his half sister go out to celebrate her graduation. Nema tells his family that he will never have kids. Nema cries. His dad tries to make amends with Nema. Nema thinks it is too late for that. Then he eventually tells his father that he forgives him. That was sort of a heavy scene.
A Lack Of Restraint
Sara is having another party at “her house.” She requires an entire glam squad to host a pool party. Why? I am amazed that so many of these talk show hosts can’t do their own hair and makeup. It’s so insane to me. Meghan McCain wears her hair in a bun everyday. That’s fine. It looks cute enough, but I just am shocked that she can’t do a hairstyle. Kelly Clarkson didn’t appear to have a stitch of makeup on shooting remotely from her home on The Voice tonight. It just blows my mind.
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Everyone shows up for the pool party and I feel like all hell is about to break loose. Even Vida is there. Golnesa gets her first gander at Sam and she is not impressed. Reza and MJ go off to talk one on one. Things seem to be going fine but she still doesn’t know that Reza and Adam are keeping their restraining orders on Tommy. And then Nema tells MJ that the restraining orders will not be dropped. Enter Reza and all hell breaks loose over the restraining order. MJ leaves the party. Was that really the last episode of the season? It didn’t really seem to wrap everything up.
Speaking of duds, Destiney didn’t even rate a mention in your recap, and this does not surprise me. Sara hasn’t added a thing either. I’d be happy to see neither again.
I have to watch again I think, at least that final scene because I think I fell asleep or was getting more tequila.
Side note: I think there is a big difference between day makeup and the makeup needed for Zoom/Go To Meetings that will be on TV. I’m grateful I don’t have one of those ring lights, the gray hair would be so obvious. As it is, I’m going to use some root touch up spray for a couple of online meetings I have coming up, and I’ll keep the back lights off. LOL. Those who have worked in theater or on stage know how to do it, or did mad number of their own shows opening for people… Marie Osmond has heavier makeup than ever – she’s doing stage theater level stuff on the Talk. Carrie Ann is good – being a dancer I bet she’s done her own stage makeup before as well. I’m sure Gwen has MAD skills. Kelly has ALWAYS owned that she is not good at makeup and styling. I frankly found her more relaxed than usual and liked it!
I was VERY distracted by the pottery scene. I MISS MY POTTERY CLASSES SO SO MUCH. I almost cried because Adam was NOT the one who centered his clay and started it. His hands were WAY TO FUCKING CLEAN. (They are NOT clean with this MJ/Reza thing. Who knew that in that marriage, ADAM was the dirt bag?) I was impressed with Reza. His hands were covered. His clay looked fairly well centered so I am guessing at one point the teacher came in and did it for them (this is a good thing for them to do, so your hands get to know what it is supposed to feel like. Muscle memory. It has been months since my last class… my teacher is going to have to help me find my center after classes start up again!
Reza has pissed me off so much I made nasty comments on his FB page. I don’t even follow him on any social media! The only reason why I am not hating on Mike right now is because I know from TMZ clips that Mike eventually had her back. I wish I knew the current status better.
In a show that feels very set up a lot of the time, that Nema scene with his dad? Felt very real. I got emotional. Even if he resolves everything with his relationships with both his mother and father, that doesn’t obligate him to have a child.
Honestly? At this point I’d be ok with a show that was focused on MJ & Tommy, with Nema in a lot on this “do I really want to be childfree” story, and an occasional Shabbat dinner at Mike’s.
I love your idea for a show. The bits with Tommy remind me when my favorite parts of Vanderpump Rules were when Stassi’s brother Nikolai was on.
You will find your center on the wheel. Everyone I know who did has been able to get it back after years off the wheel. I never got that far. I was impatient and kept trying to “sculpt” when it was off-center. Bwahahaha. A good lesson for life. I should try it now.
You should! Oh, and my first attempt at a big bowl went wonky. My teacher helped me save it though – we hung it upside down on the bat and the sides went all wavy like some sort of Chihuly reject. It looks like some 70s weird ashtray and I LOVE it.
Chihuly reject!
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I miss my ceramics class, too!!! I have quite a few pieces that I glazed prior to lockdown that I was excited to see how they turned out. Totally feel your pain!!!
OMG, I’m DYING to find out how my biggest bowls yet turned out!!! (I brought a heat gun to class so I could throw big ones. I figured out 6 lbs was too much) The kiln was full, so I told my teacher to go ahead and leave my pieces out since I was taking his next class in late March and I could pick them up then.
Plus, I had plans on trying to make a vase or something for my mom for Mothers’ Day. I figured something out, but she has always loved ceramics so this makes me sad.
I’m still disgusted with Adam for causing all this mess to start with and now for insisting on the restraining order. What a snake. I think he wants to hurt both Reza and MJ.
Still love Tommy.
Nema has so much anger toward both of his parents, even though they both seem loving toward him. I was particularly surprised to see how loving his father was, after we’ve heard how Nema portrayed him as cold. Just goes to show children are damaged by divorce in deep and lasting ways. Nema shouldn’t have brought all that up at the lunch, though, because they were supposed to be celebrating his half-sister, and they ruined it.
In general, Adam is very subservient to Reza. He practically seems like the hired help at times. I find it odd that he suddenly has a backbone over the restraining order issue. I kind of wonder if Reza told Adam to insist on the restraining order as his way to still make Tommy pay and make Adam take the blame.
I didn’t think of that! You are right that Adam seems like the hired help at times.
Ooohhhh that’s a very good point. I could totally see him saying that. He so slimy and conniving, and now Adam seems the same this season.
I’m not a huge Mercedes fan, but layoff and dear god don’t take anything out on the poor kid — hell even bitterly divorced parents can suck it up for a kid’s birthday. Why can’t a friend suck it up for a sip and see?
And just to put it out there I would gladly watch a spin off with Tommy. I love how sincere and loving he seems. I wish my husband gushed over me the way he does over Mercedes.
Oooooooh. I think that seems much more likely than Adam shutting down something a Reza wanted. He said he never played naked Jenga on WWHL. I thought there were photos or texts. It seems WAAAAYY to random for someone else to have made up.
I’ve never heard of nekkid Jenga before… strip poker yes. Other games yes. Not Jenga. I’m not even sure how it works. Unless it was just get completely naked and they happened to play Jenga?
I think Adam mentioned on WWHL (the episode immediately following the Shah’s season finale) that he had made a joke about “naked Jenga” at one time, and I guess Ali ran with it. Who knows. Side note: I was surprised to read Ali is a Pharmacist, and that he’s a Purdue grad.
That sounds like Reza for sure. I’d bet money this is how it went down. Like Kandi’s Aunt Bertha said in her swivel chair,,,,”maybe it was a scheme… that Todd set up for him to come to you …with the bullsh*t.”
I was wondering if it was Adam’s way of stating “his position” in Reza’s life. He’s always come off as jealous of Reza and MJ’s relationship. Adam is a weasel! He’ll never own that this whole situation was his fault and neither will Reza. MJ and Tommy are so much better off without those two in their lives.
A weasel! Yes!
Nema needs to let that shit go and stop blaming his parents. They obviously love him and although they made mistakes, which we all do, they thought they were doing the right thing at the time. Would he have rathered being brought up with screaming and fighting parents? That would have screwed him up even more. He’s being a jerk to his father who seems like a loving man. Telling him it’s too late to have a relationship?
I think the pain is really centered around how they separated the kids. The mom talked about saving money for HER to come visit him… no mention of his sister joining her.
I know my cousins were MUCH younger than Nema and his sister when their parents divorced. They have talked about how grateful they were that they had each other when the parents were fighting over child support or they had to go visit the non-custodial parent (his parents were a piece of work that would trash talk their mom.)
How is this still anyone’s fault but Adam’s?
How is it that Reza can put his HANDS on a guy, almost push him in a fire pit yet he is not charged with assault?
Reza says Asa warned him about MJ yet he now does not talk to Asa because Adam was posting crap about her and they are no longer good. So if Adam isn’t good with her, Reza isn’t either.
I don’t condone what Tommy did but I gotta say I know some may not agree but we East Coast people don’t play that passive aggressive crap when you come for one of ours. Again not excusing it but maybe Reza doesn’t understand how the whole partner support thing goes.
As for Mike, he is controlling because he can only control his “little woman” because he isn’t mature enough to control himself hence the whole broken marriage and last season’s girlfriends bailing. Mike is anther one who seems like he is taking the blame for his action yet always adds but in there. Always someone else’s fault never his.
My husband would have done the same exact thing. Don’t mess with a New Yorker because you’re right, we don’t pull that passive aggressive bull shit. If we don’t like you, you’re going to know it and if you mess with someone’s wife? It’s not going to end well. What Reza said about MJ was unforgivable in my opinion. Adam is a little bitch. You want to ruin someone’s life over plants? He’s a creep.
I don’t get the GG anger towards MJ.
Totally agree with you. I am not understanding how GG gets to look down from her high horse this season after all the bullsh** she has pulled, all the lies, physical assaults, etc. She is the one that I find most difficult to watch, I have zero interest in her or her manufactured storylines. Same with Mike. So quick to pass judgement on MJ and others after the mockery he made of marriage, etc. He’s a loser that is going to bilk his brothers and parents out of their money because he is too lazy to work. We’ve all seen Reza’s pattern of lashing out, he rotates between MJ, GG, and Mike depending on the season. He’s a horrible person and friend. What he said to MJ was unforgivable so if I were her I would have just left it at that. There is no way you come back from that. Reza and Adam are yet another example of reality TV couples that get married to keep their place on the show, they have had troubles and red flags all over the place from day 1. I know it’s probably their only hustle but MJ and Tommy need to stay away from that crew and focus on raising their son. I am pretty much done watching this show.
I can’t believe how much these people have changed since I interviewed most of them in 2013. And how long I kept Asa’s relationship with Jermaine Jackson Jr. under wraps.
It’s fun to look back. And sad to see what the show did to everyone. https://tamaratattles.com/2012/02/17/meet-reza-farahan-from-shahs-of-sunset/
If I were Tommy I wouldn’t care about having a restraining order against me. I would be more mad that Reza said he would drop the charges and he didn’t. It is easy to stay away with a restraining order, it is difficult to have a criminal record.
I am also disgusted about GG’s reaction towards a baby. Why are people so beautiful on the outside and so ugly on the inside?
Note to MJ: these people are not your friends. Reza, GG, and Mike have known you forever, and did not celebrate your miracle baby. They suck and deserve nothing from you or Tommy.
I know I’m in the minority here, but I like Destiney. I find her entertaining. When she walked in to the kitchen and everyone was fighting, she was so lit! She looked like she was having a good time! At a party! Imagine that!
As for Reza, I can’t even describe what I’m feeling for him right know other than pure disgust! THEY are the problem. Adam was unfaithful and Reza said horrible disgusting things about Tommy’s wife on national TV. If they would act like decent human beings then Tommy won’t get the urge to kick their ass. Problem solved. I’m not saying MJ is free and clear her. But damn.
So glad for this recap because I watched this while I was waiting for my ambien to kick in and I don’t really remember WTF actually happened on the show. Tommy is the best and EXACTLY what MJ needed in her life.
I think so, too. I love them together!
Yay! The second shift is here!
The WWHL they had right after this episode with Adam&Reza and MJ&Tommy on Friday was 10x more interesting than the finale episode they aired. Tommy read those assholes for filllllthhhh!
He sure did and it was GLORIOUS!
Poor MJ. I can’t believe Reza, Adam, Mike, Paulina, and GG didn’t go to baby Sham’s party. I understand Reza couldn’t go because of the restraining order but for Mike not to go was ridiculous. MJ saying Mike is controlling isn’t reason to skip a newborn baby’s party. And when MJ confronted Reza about not lifting the restraining order, Reza ended the conversation so quickly and left the room without even trying to win MJ back. He basically let their friendship go too easily.
Yes, Tommy shouldn’t have done what he did but there were extenuating circumstances – his wife was in ICU on a ventilator and her best friend Reza was trashing her. Plus he explained his mother died as a child and he was reliving that.
I couldn’t believe how Adam was coddled by Reza like a spoiled child who can do no wrong. How is it OK to send people d— picks? And then Adam claimed on WWHL they weren’t his pics, they were pics he used from the internet. That’s still wrong to do. If Adam didn’t do what he did none of this would have happened. Doesn’t Ali have a right to call out Adam’s behavior? I think he does – Adam is a married man.
Those non-attending fools!
It’s their loss!
They lost screen time = money.
A fabulous party.
And the chance to feast their eyes on the wonderful Shams!
What I wouldn’t give!!! ?
Exactly, and that’s a good way to look at it.
My mind is still blown Reza was supposed to be in the delivery room & didn’t show. That is some serious shit. Everyone loved Adam & Adam got caught being very, very shady & inappropriate. He would have been back in favor with the viewers if he had owned his HUGE part of this mess & Wack-ness in sending penis pictures to people all the time. The poor-me Adam & Reza are selling is NOT flying in TV-viewer land.
We all fuck up people. Fess up & then you can hold your head up afterwards. Adam isn’t giving anyone eye-contact in any of the scenes. I can’t tell if he is unhappy being filmed or just got busted and nows he’s embarrassed. He seems like a shell of his former self.
And, No matter what went down people, you give your friends & your frenemies a BIG PASS when they have a baby. With all that MJ went through, everything should have been swallowed. These people are acting heartless. This is bigger than reality TV. How can they bring this show back when most of the crew has been so unlikable this season?
I think they all need to stop speaking to each other after they’ve been drinking for one!
The other thing, they have all been friends for so long the know how to push each other’s buttons.
However, MJ is the one who always tries to be a sneak and undermine relationships then pretend she had nothing to do with it and knows nothing about it.
I am, thirdly, really glad that Asa is gone! She only cared Bout herself and selling whatever new ”project” she was into, like her ? ”Diamond Water.” ?
On wwhl, reza said he didn’t visit mj in the hospital because of Ali. I though mj was already. Sick in the hospital when reza called her during the Ali lunch. So what was his excuse for not being there when shams was born?
Or did I miss something. I always thought Adam was creepy.
And it all came out this season. And im glad someone pointed out that he margar looked anyone in the eyes.
I didn’t notice Adam not looking people in the eye until you mentioned it – you’re absolutely right.
I always thought Adam was creepy, also. Reza treats him like a servant and not an equal.
I’m surprised their marriage lasted this long..
Never looked *
Reza is a disgusting piece of trash. I cannot believe, after all of the hateful things that GG has done to all of them, why are Reza and Adam riding so hard for her? I realize that this must be a strategic move to keep them on the show, but the way that they are acting towards her, the baby shower, going by the house after Elijah was born, etc, is just unbelievable. Even IF MJ did all of the things that they are accusing her of (which I do not believe), GG putting hands on Reza and Adam 2 seasons ago trumps that. So WHY can they forgive her but vilify MJ? I cannot stand them and am disappointedin Mike.
Even if MJ did all the things they accuse her of couldn’t they have swing by the hospital when MJ was on her deathbed? Were they too bitter to say goodbye?
Did anyone notice in WWHL, that reza wasn’t really answering too many questions but he let Adam answer a lot of the questions.. ?
MJ had said that her and Reza were perfect before she went to the hospital so can you imagine how she felt.. a lot of moms go through PPD.. grateful she is okay with all this drama..
If reza comes back, I will def not watch this show.
Lastly, on shahsofsunset insta, it looks like the majority of people are with reza. Not sure if they are fake accounts but I’m going to go comment on there. Andy needs to know Reza needs to go with his dirty hubby and dirty mouth. I can’t believe Sally hasn’t pulled his product ugh!
Mike is back on my shit list too
Hey, Tamara my doggy says hi to his twin Banjo. I thought it was a very lackluster and open-ended finale too. I feel awful for MJ. Also, I’m so curious why GG was on her high horse this whole season? We’ve seen her stab a tree. Is she for real? Having a baby doesn’t soften all people. I’ve seen plenty of assholes have babies and be the same or worse after. I hope she has a really good nanny.
You’re absolutely right. Assholes usually stay that way even after having a baby. GG doesn’t seem very maternal but I see her mom raising that baby while GG does her thing.
MJ & Tommy’s show should consist of them, Baby Shams, Vida, Shervin (only one to go to hospital postpartum) and the coup de gras…Leila, GG’s sister, who was at the sip n see. A HUUUGE eff you to the Shah’s crew.
That WWHL episode was everything!!! Can I just say I love me some Tommy!!!
Apparently, Mike’s new girlfriend’s ex- husband is a multi-millionaire.
I am loving Vida with baby Shams!
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