Hi everyone, it’s Nanette. Because I am pinch hitting for Tamara, I will describe this episode in the words of former Yankee catcher, Yogi Berra: It’s like déjà vu all over again. Let’s get to this belated RHOBH recap
Garcelle and four of her “ride-or-die core of friends” meet at Cattle & Claw (promo shot) restaurant in Beverly Hills to catch up. Among the tightknit crew are Lisa, Garcelle’s production partner, and Sheree, Will Smith’s former wife. We learn that Garcelle dated Will Smith before she knew Sheree. These girls supported her after she was blindsided by her ex-husband’s affair. You know, like real friends do.
Kyle is playing with her dogs on her vast lawn when Erika calls to ask the hour of her birth so that her astrologer, Shawn, can draw up her astrological chart. The ladies will be meeting at Erika and Tom Girardi’s tasteful 1920s Pasadena manse for a reading. Let’s hope it’s not a repeat of the Alison Dubois psychic reading.
And All That Jazz
Denise and oldest daughter, Sami, discuss the Homecoming “real date” she is getting dolled up for. Sami looks gorgeous without any glam. Denise says she is struggling to raise the now-teenaged girls. Denise tells us that when she married Charlie Sheen, he was sober. She filed for divorce when pregnant with second daughter, Lola, as he began acting weird and … not winning.
Dance coach Greg is working with Erika on one of her Roxie Hart numbers for “Chicago.” (Her run was cut short by the coronavirus shutdown.) Greg shows Erika a sweet welcome message from her future castmates, including jazz hands. Erika tears up.
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Harry Hamlin has a new Range Rover, just like the old days. Rinna says they’ve all had family and individual therapy. She wants to pull out one of Harry Hamlin’s facial hairs. He wants her to work on the blackheads on his back. Where is the glam squad when you really need them?
It’s All Over But the Pool Chase
Dorit drives up in a little white bullet. I only can imagine what happened to her $200k rose gold Bentley convertible … Dorit is meeting with Robert Earl, the CEO of Buca di Beppo restaurants to discuss the opportunity for her to design a room for one of his restaurants.
Earl fought to restore Buca to its former tacky glory when he took over the “red sauce” chain in 2008. Dorit should be in her wheelhouse. Just plaster the walls with logo-laden photos of herself – the epitome of tacky chic.
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PK arrives from the airport and Dorit says he looks good. Earl says he looks swollen. Earl explains he wants to gauge Dorit’s level of commitment and remind them that this is a business, not a vanity project. PK says you have to “speculate to accumulate” (with other people’s money) and Earl says “absolutely not!”
Seeing double, acting stupid
Over cocktails before the main event, Erika briefs Tom on the ladies coming to the reading. She says Denise is especially excited to meet him.Erika rises to meet the first trio: Dorit wears LV logo-printed (surprise!) evening pajamas; Garcelle is stunning in a hot pink velvet coat dress. and Rinna and Erika wear the same bright pink and cream brocade coat dress!
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We cut to Erika’s talking head with a droll “really…?” Tom looks … mildly amused … like an adult at a kids birthday party. I expect Dorit to come up with something deep, like “the three of you could almost be twins!” In my mind, she says it. On the ride over, Kyle tells Sutton and Teddi she wonders which Denise we will see tonight, the laidback chill Denise or the coming-in-hot Denise. The ladies déjà vu again over the WTF glam argument between Kyle and Denise.
A Lawyer and a Cowboy Walk Into a Bar …
Over appetizers, Kyle compliments Tom on his lovely home, “very Old Hollywood,” which leads to a chat about how the history of Kyle’s house is connected to John Wayne. Tom entertains the ladies with a story of how he went to high school with Wayne’s son Pat and what John Wayne said when they met, which Tom does in Wayne’s voice. Pat got Tom a part in a western where Tom was shot and fell off a roof, no stunt double. Garcelle tells Tom he is a “good storyteller,” (a hallmark of every great lawyer).
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Denise arrives late because she was involved in the Homecoming prep. She is very excited to meet Tom. She tells him he is the only lawyer she loves. Denise was teaching Sami how to “shrink” so she won’t tower over her date. Noe, noe, noe, Denise. Wrong message to teach your daughter, she should run from a guy with insecurities about his height. Just ask Katie Holmes.
A Dark Moon Arising
The ladies gather at the table, where astrologer Shawn tells them about their charts. Everything he says describes the ladies we have seen with uncanny accuracy. Shawn tells Kyle her sun, moon, and rising signs make her consistent and practical, with direct honesty. But what really gets her worked up is seeing someone treated unfairly. That’s the Kyle we have known for years! Dorit can’t contain her comment, “He was spot on, until he said you were fair.” WTF? Kyle shrugs that off with, “Eh, he’s the expert.”
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Denise’s chart indicates a person who has a friendly, open, loving side and a hidden side, with the most to reveal. With a Scorpio moon, that tracks. Scorpio’s middle name is “secret.” She will keep a calm front, but if someone betrays her trust, she will secretly plot how to get even. Kyle, off-screen, wonders what plan Denise has for her.
Star Crossed Friends, Not Lovers
Shawn gets to Teddi, a Cancer. He says her chart shows that, in a group, she will gravitate to one person. Likely an Earth sign (like Capricorn Kyle). Sutton is an “opinionated” Virgo, another Earth sign. Cancers, Capricorns and Virgos are simpatico. (Maybe the three of them can be twins!)
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I’ve heard the Witches of WeHo wine company has an opening. Dorit should be a shoo-in. Not since the witches of Macbeth has a bitch worked so assiduously to stir the poison cauldron. Tonight, it starts with the “until fair.” She asks why Kyle “glazes over” Garcelle, (another fight). She brings up the brouhaha she caused three nights earlier at dinner after the DNA launch when she misrepresented what Sutton said. Sutton’s reaction gets her an admonishment from Erika. Sutton apologizes; Dorit does not. Yet, they say Kyle has a different standard for Teddi!
Dogpile on Kyle
Dorit has more stupid to share about Kyle and Teddi. “Didn’t you, last year, go to couples therapy?” Dorit asks. Kyle tries in vain to explain the difference between two (a couple) pals getting guidance on handling anxiety and partners (a couple) working on their relationship in couples therapy. Dorit doesn’t get it. Rinna, Denise and Garcelle leave and rip Kyle on the ride home. Garcelle says Kyle’s outfit was “hideous.” They say Kyle never listens, Kyle talks at you, not with you, Kyle always makes it all about her …
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Back inside, Dorit and Erika pile it on some more. Erika defends Dorit’s idiocy as a “component to the package deal” of Teddi and Kyle; she says their relationship is “strange.” Kyle asks why, is it because Erika has no good friends? Oh, boy. Erika says she won’t even be insulted by something so wild. She says, that, actually, she does have good friends and, actually, she considers Kyle to be one of them. We end as Kyle wipes her tears.
Next week: Ladies trip to Santa Barbara; girls gone wild on surrey bikes; random boys dive off deck; dead horse beating at dinner … again.
those horoscopes were all nonsense, way too general, but I am now curious as to what my “rising” sign is. I thought those pink dresses were gorgeous, wish everyone had worn one.
Who cleans up the dog poop in Kyle’s yard?
To calculate your rising sign, you’ll need your star sign and the hour that you were born then go to Ask the Astrologers, ( they have a chart ) look down the left column for your star sign, and then move along to the hour you were born. Once you have your symbol, look down the left column to again to see what it corresponds to.
I used that site thanks. I am a Gemini with Gemini rising/ascendent and Gemini moon!! I have no clue about these things, why are mine all the same and is that bad?
A triple a Gemini! That’s sort of rare. I am Virgo, also ruled by mercury, aka Quicksilver. As in Quicksilver Messenger Service band. Two Geminis born on the same day and two Virgos in the same day. I wish there had been MTV back then. Those boys were FINE. And fine musicians!
Rising/Ascendent sign is your surface-level personality and your Moon sign is your private emotional self, so No it’s not bad.
Off to watch RHOB and see what Dorit from a galaxy, far. far away is up to.
High Five TD for the above..Vulcan A
Night Bless Peeps
I read (in my head) “Alison Dubois psychotic reading”…lol..day drinking on my ONE day off! I had to reread the sentence because I was laughing and knew I must have misread.
Thanks for the recap Nanette, luv you!
Love you too, Kipper. I would trade my first-born — oh, wait, I don’t have one — for another Alison Dubois reading.
Have fun on your day off.
I am so HAPPY that you have a day off. You deserve it. Cheers!
Go to astro.com do you have your time of birth? From the home page go to horoscopes scroll down to drawings and calculations then click on natal chart put your info in and it will show you your big 3 sun moon and rising as well as where all planets were at your birth in what house and major aspects.
I can’t believe they are all actually talking about Kyle behind her back I thought I would never see the day when that happened.
I wonder when it will be “Take down Kyle” season? That’s going to take some major balls.
Kyle was a child actress. Sometimes she still sees childish in her behavior.
Am I the only one who laughed during the Buca scene? So ridiculous! I also cringe when Dorit carries on the way she does with PK by calling him Bubba in whatever accents she has and then fawning all over him.
I’m liking Sutton more and more and Garcelle has already earned her diamond in my book. But am I the only one who senses something off about Denise this year? Maybe it’s the editing that makes her seem uneven….I guess we’ll see more.
I only wish it were a a repeat of the Alison Dubois reading. That made for great tv. It’s looking like Alison was accurate of her assessment of Kyle. The astrology session was boring and disappointing. This show needs some excitement beyond cat fights!
RHOBH has always been a fav. I enjoyed seeing the homes (should I say “mansions?”), the trips, handbags, parties, etc. I’m just not liking this season though. I thought Rinna going in on Kyle last week was shitty. The rerun episode was on a couple of days ago where Kyle did defend Rinna over her sister, Kim. Rinna was shitty then too…Kyle asked for permission to tell Kim that Brandi (Kim’s alleged best friend) was saying Kim needed an intervention, Rinna gave permission & then tried to weasel out of ever giving the permission leaving Kyle looking like a liar.
I absolutely cannot stand Dorit’s fake ass and I think she’s a total backstabber. Kyle defended her last season and now Dorit is using asinine shit like Kyle and Teddi sleeping in the same bed one night in France as some kind of ammo against Kyle. She cannot stand that Kyle and Teddi are such close friends (jealous much?), and saying Kyle isn’t fair when she defended this bitch????? This season is really getting on my nerves.
Yeah, as a thorough shitperson/garbage human, Dorit is incapable of maintaining or even recognizing a genuine friendship.
This is why Kyle and Teddi’s relationship miffs her so. Dorit has no actual friends of her own.
Kyle and Teddi are friends who behave as genuine friends do. I don’t understand why that is supposedly a bad thing?
Yes, to everything!
Can we go an episode without Kyle crying?
I’m not sure how close in Rome these various dinners were filmed, but the crying seems problematic. Something else must be going on. I also can’t remember her telling people to fuck off as much either. Kyle does seem childlike, but I’d trust her over just about anyone (maybe not Denise or Sutton).
I listened to Sutton on a podcast and she came across as very intelligent and down to earth.
I enjoyed this recap far more than the episode.
Dorit is total trash.
Thanks Vickie. I bet we COULD almost just change the scenery because the previews showed more Glamgate and Mousegate. Dorit is the WORST. On that photo of them with Robert Earl, I imagine them rubbing their hands a la Snidely Whiplash!
The Fiancée just told me that NeNe is up next on Dr. Oz. Oy vey!
Maybe he is planning an intervention!
Shite! It’s a repeat. Damn it!
Thanks Nanette for recapping the shitshow that is RHOBH. There are only two women on this show who are truly wealthy and that is Erika and Kyle. Sutton doesn’t have a diamond and we don’t see her home or other assets. The rest are scrambling to make a living and, to me, that is not a old-school BeverlyHills housewife. I am so sick of these bad edits and producer driven story lines. At least NY is still bringing it.
If you can watch the WWHL episode with Sutton and Rinna, you can get a much clearer idea of her personality. She was very likeable and funny.
Rinna was a shitshow. As usual.
I’ll see if I can pick it up on demand. She is a southern belle socialite who is supposed to be filthy rich so I am definitely down for that. I would like to see how she lives and a little bit more iron fist in that lace glove. Just like Tins, she needs to be blessing the hell ou their little hearts, lol.
My friend said this about Sutton on a fb thread we had:
“She wasn’t legally allowed to film her family life due to a custody thing with her ex – she was trying to get it sorted all season but as they couldn’t air any of her personal life they demoted her”
Sutton did say on WWHL that her ex was adamant about not filming the kids — 13, 16, and 18. They are with her in quarantine. Tamra Judge wasn’t allowed to film her kids with Simon and we saw PLENTY of her life.
Maybe if production had known in advance, they would have filmed differently. Andy said in her “audition” recording the kids were there and we saw more sides to Sutton.
Her tagline: I have lots of diamonds, but there is always room for one more. (Maybe not word for word, but close.)
Kyle is annoying AF. Sorry TT know you like her.
I am still successful in not watching Bravo, but I could never give coming here for the recaps. Always an enjoyable read!
I’m actually loving RHOBH now that LVP is gone and the ladies have no one to blame for “pulling their strings” to make them do or say nasty things.
I love Tom and he’s so much better than this mess. Erika getting mad that people were fighting in her home was laughable after she was so perplexed as to why Denise didn’t want threesomes discussed in her home in front of her children.
Just Jenn, your photo gives me life!
Somehow, during this Global Pandemic, I have rediscovered my love for Kim.
Bygones be bygones!
Denise’s advice to her daughter was awful!
I think Kyle is acting vile this season. It’s like she’s the Queen and everyone should see things her way. Remember when she and her minion Teddy were trying to make Erika get upset when Rinna dressed up like Erika and made all those comments? Kyle said she would have been upset, so Erika should be upset also. Now she is aghast that everyone wasn’t upset that Dorit did not come and work out at the retreat. When Denise tried to explain that it was okay and good that Dorit came to show her support, Kyle didn’t want to hear it. I’m tired of Kyle making sure everyone knows how busy she is also. Everyone must know about her fashion line (funny watching her tear through the clothes that day. Looked like it was the first time she saw them). Then the movie, which she has mentioned a million times. This season she has decided that her husband is cute when he is half baked on the show. So, everyone had better agree that he is adorable also when he is high! Denise was funny when she was talking to the camera about how busy she is, but she’s not running around telling everyone. This season when Kyle gets upset, she says something nasty. The ragamuffin comment was awful. A new low for the lady who second guessed her itty bitty skirt before leaving the house. Just stop the crying Kyle! If you’re dishing it out, then be a big girl and take it.
Kyle was, is and will ALWAYS be the queen of this show.
That astrology guy used to be one of Erika’s background dancers. She must’ve fed him some info beforehand regarding the ladies. Also, I think it was one of the best and most hilarious dinners on RHOBH ever. Everyone came gun blazing. However, it’s a little disappointing that they didn’t highlight Garcelle saying “even Steven Wonder can see that”, regarding Teddi’s and Kyle’s relationship.
I watched the show,- Read the Recap = I wasted an hour watching the show- Lesson learnt.
REcaps only moving forward..
I stopped watch RHOBH when Dorit & PK arrived. #Pantygate
This season NO LVP so the ladies will have to own their own shit.
Erica is softer,however – Practice what you Preach.
Enjoying Sutton and loving Garcelle.
Rinna just keep getting Thirstier for that crown.
Kyle I am still pondering on her, she seems extremely childish, perhaps she has a lot on her plate…something stinks in Denmark with her this season.
Only issue I have with Denise at the moment….her choices in men
Dorit and PK – Lúb síos agus póg mo thóin
TT thank you for doing these recaps because I cannot stomach this show anymore. Like RHONY, these women (woman lol) are an embarrassment to civilization. I had to stop watching the “ladies” *ahem* from New York because of their actions. I have now taken RHOBH off my list too. I know you love Rinna but IMHO she’s as insufferable as the rest of them. It’s a shame that the nice ones aren’t highlighted more and these nastyass bitches get all the screen time. I thought the purpose of these shows were to highlight their extravagant lifestyles, not be a friggin hoodrat. As I said in a post a few weeks (?) months (?) ago, I welcome any of these “badass” bitches to come to the real hood and mouth off the way they do on these shows. They wouldn’t make it out alive LOL!
On WWHL, Rinna said she thinks it’s “funny” to GOAT them. I think she meant goad, but we just know she would spin it to “making them the goat” if called out. She kept going on about how FUN and FUNNY it was. Whatever… we know how to GOAT Rinna with three words: “about your husband …” Nothing against Harry Hamlin, I like him, just that it would be FUN to GOAT Rinna.
Nanette, great job on the recaps!
I finally got caught up… thought I was abandoning the BH ship but have lots of time on my hands lately, sigh.
This episode was the season in a nutshell so far. It’s like watching the show in bizarro world. I don’t miss LVP at all. But, my allegiance is shifting completely as to who I like on this franchise. I used to love Rinna but now find her annoying. Same thing with Denise. I actually am of the opinion that Denise is secretly batshit. Erika still is a fave though and seeing her with Tom and the way she handled Kyle was (along with her Chicago lead role) just cemented my fan girling of her.
Really love the addition of Garcelle and after a bad first impression, Sutton is a good addition, too!
Dorit. Still not a fan. Sorry girl but just because you paid a ton for logo style LV pajamas, they’re still fucking pajamas and therefore meant to be worn in bed or around the house— NOT to a dinner party. And your hair tie didn’t even match. So much for your glam squad. Get over yourself.
Teddi, bless her heart. I don’t know how to explain it but she has been out of her element on this show from the beginning and I don’t see how she is even still on the show. IDGI. I do get where all the other girls are coming from regarding the different set of rules Kyle has for Teddi and her lack of acknowledgement of it. Plus Teddi barely even speaks anymore (which is fine by me lol) and, they can only film her from waist up because of her awkward and unflattering gait. I love me some john mellancamp and am disappointed she couldn’t bring a few scenes with daddy and meg—that’s literally the most interesting thing about her.
Which brings me to the this, KYLE. I don’t understand the friendship between Kyle and Teddi. It’s not like they’re lifelong friends or really have kids ages in common. Not that it matters, like whatever, but can’t they just be friends IRL and not on camera like get Teddi off the show? It fucks up the group dynamic of the ensemble cast. And I’ve always liked Kyle but for realz, WTF is going on with her? I could easily just say she’s being a bitch but her behavior is painful to watch. She’s crying every episode and saying really mean things. She’s not being likable at all. She’s always been busy, so I don’t see that being a life changing factor for her. Mauricio is always baked/partying when they show him. Is she going through the meno-crazy? Is she having marriage/family problems? It’s like there’s something else going on that isn’t being addressed and it makes her behavior look that more bizarre. I’m hoping that she gets past this quickly because it is not a good look at all. I hope that the haters aren’t correct in that we are now seeing the real Kyle because if that happens, I really would hate to say, “Goodbye, Kyle”.
I do not understand why everyone is pissed that Teddi and Kyle are very close IRL. Isn’t that what it is supposed to be about? Women who know each other???
That said, Banjo doesn’t like going out in rain. So when he hesitates, I scream GOOD BYE KYLE! And on sunnier days I say Who let the dogs out? Who? Who? I’m sort of losing my shit if you haven’t noticed. 🙂
Idc if they are friends IRL. I’m not mad at their friendship. I’m just not a fan of Teddi’s. I don’t dislike her for any particular reason. I just never felt she was a good fit for this franchise. I thought they ALL were supposed to be friends and for some reason it messes with the group dynamics imo. I think the other girls have gotten their feelings hurt. Since Teddi’s arrival, Kyle started being offended on behalf of others (who often weren’t offended themselves), and a mouthpiece for Teddi which seems to annoy the rest of the group. Like Cho said, Kyle is a people pleaser and she can’t please them ALL over time. It’s like if Teddi has not made friends with the others independently and so it’s put Kyle in a position to defend her at the expense of the other ladies who consider Kyle their own friend. It’s just an observation and my opinion. Clearly Teddi bugs me for some reason. I feel like I have higher expectations for who is on BH bc it’s BH and supposed to be the OTT glam Hollywood show. But, let’s face it, that ship sailed a long time ago. Sigh :/
Does that even make any sense?
From my view, I think it was the SEPARATION from her family (including her dogs, who ARE part of her family) while making the movie, not the WORKING HARD aspect. Combine the separation anxiety with the DARK role (or content) of the movie. She has juggled things before — producing American Women, running a store — and not seemed to have had a problem..
Another thing no one has brought up is what happens to a person after a break-in, even if you are not home. Your sanctuary no longer seems safe. Sometimes, it hits later. (I know this from my experience and the experience of friends.) I think she has PTSD. We KNOW she needed help with anxiety — because Dorit has brought up the “Couples Therapy” with Teddi. (GOD, I DESPISE DORIT.)
OMG. I think you hit the nail on the head! I didn’t even think about that! Makes so much sense. Thank you for this. I really needed something to give Kyle a pass on this behavior because it seems so out of character and I like her. I completely felt like there was a puzzle piece missing and this totally fits!
The couples therapy comment was stupid and I hate Dorit, too. Her blowing up and twisting Sutton’s comment was ridiculous and the kind of shit I hate. Agreed…Dorit needs to GO, and there are a million reasons she needs to be off the show! Ugh
Team Kyle, Teddi and Sutton ALL DAY LONG!
Kyle should just own the fact that she’s closer to Teddi, but she’s a people pleaser. That’s her problem. And the others should leave the subject alone. They already know she’s closer to Teddi so why do they need their opinions validated???
What bugs me are the insinuations regarding sleeping together in a bed. One of the best places to laugh, talk about deep problems or just have good CRAIC is in a bed — I am not talking about sex. The green-eyed monster, known as Dorit’s jealousy, is difficult too.
The other thing, which was discussed in the chart reading was the “fair” aspect. Kyle hates seeing people being treated unfairly. I think she also does not like being called out for being unfair. We ALL let someone slide more than others for various reasons. Ask any teacher how difficult it is to not SHOW favoritism. But Kyle has stood up for someone in opposition of someone she LIKES more, but sees as being out of turn.
Another reason I think Kyle might let Teddi “get away with things“ is that TEDDI IS NOT MEAN. Even if she commits a social faux pas, it doesn’t come from a mean place. The same CANNOT be said about anyone else — except for the “old” Denise.
ALL of my students were my favorites. I told all of them that they were my favorites. Eventually they would catch on. But at the end of the year they would get yearbooks. I signed each one …”You are my REAL favorite…” Which thrilled them all until they could not help but share. 🙂 Your comment made me smile remembering those days…. They were all my REAL favorite. Just like we were all sure that Mamaw liked us the best.
Hello all, I’m new here, I just started watching RHOBH again last year after quitting back somewhere around season 3.
The thing that caught my attention this week was during the confessional with Dorit and PK, Dorit said something along the lines of “be careful what you say” to PK. Earlier this season there was the confessional where the producer quizzed them on their financial situation. I kind of wonder if Dorit has been stirring the pot in a desperate attempt for a storyline that doesn’t involve her financial state, because it seems like the producers are nipping at her heels, desperate to use it. I kind of feel like they’re ready to fire her and intend for “Dorit’s financial mess” to be her swan song. It seems like a lot of viewers don’t like her based on comments throughout social media. I’m not a big fan either.
I do like most of them generally though, and while I think Rinna can be messy, she always seems honest about it, which I like. I’ve always liked Kyle, even way back in season 1 during my first stint watching the show. My impression is that the Kyle who isn’t being filmed by a reality show crew is very chill and loves things peaceful. I think that’s why her and Teddi are so close off camera too. I like their vibe and energy.
I hope everyone is managing this current viral crisis as best they can, and I hope all of you have the best possible holiday weekend!
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The astrology guy just needed to watch some episodes of the show to explain the women’s personalities.
I like astrology and learning about planets’ positions, but this was a little easy..
Ericka is on my last nerve.