It’s time for what could be the final Pump Rule Recap ever. It is starting to seem more and more likely that Bravo might just scrap this whole show. The public outcry to fire Jax Taylor, and to a lesser degree Britanny Cartwright continues to escalate. Lance Bass publicly distanced himself from both of them today. I think the smart move by Bravo would be to axe this show as it now exists and add a new show focused on the Toms at Tom Tom. We shall see. Interestingly, there was a lengthy GQ article today proclaiming Sandoval at the number one guy on Pump Rules. So his agent is working overtime to get good publicity for him out there. That says, my very best SOURCE continues to say Jax will not be fired and the show will go on.
Sidenote: Lawn Kid and his little girlfriend that I have TOLD HIM was not good for him are having a knowckdown drag out fight outside my house right now. Sheesh I went inside to give them their privacy, but now I am sort of dying to know what is going on. I did hear her say “I’m warning you right now..” And before she came back for round three, he said they were fighting because she keeps telling people (me) they are still together. I’m not really sure how I got involved in all of this. But things are escalating. She is super pissed and he’s a no conflict kind of quiet kid.
LVP Comes For Danica For No Real Reason
Back on topic, Scheana and Raquel went on vacation together at a casino/resort outside of San Diego. That’s sort of an odd combination…Scheana’s boyfriend was there and it is unclear if James was there or not but I imagine he is. James hasn’t been very chatty on social media lately. I’m amazed at all the people going on vacation during a pandemic. Younger people are getting Covid in higher numbers now. Everyone needs to be wearing a mask when out in public and these two were not! I just gave Lawn Kid a mask but he doesn’t wear them. Sigh. I also gave him his red Nikes and he was soooo excited. 🙂
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For some reason, Stassi is even more obnoxious now than she was before she was fired. I just can’t tolerate her especially after binge watching an early episode the other day. Conversely, I feel a bit sorry for the other three. LVP seems to love Max and Brett. But she is no fan of Danica. LVP is pissed that Danica claimed on TV that LVP was having an affair with Brett. Well, she herself talks about how hot Brett is. So it’s not really that far fetched. Plus none of us, including me seem to have had any idea about the allegations. Apparently, it happened on one of those Bravo interviews on their website. She basically just said what we all saw. Those two were very flirtatious. We have eyes, LVP so lose your righteous indignation.
Jax Is A Broken Record
Can we fire Scheana too? Because, ugh. Same with Lala. Actually, why do we even still watch this show?I love Sandoval, Schwartz and Ariana. That’s it. And on we go to the Jax is a douchebag portion of the show. Jax says he is trying to be a better person. Every reunion Jax says he is trying to be a better person. Ariana mentions the same thing. Then we get a clip of every single reunion where he says the same down thing. If I had closed captions on, it would read “unintelligible screaming” right now.
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I love that Andy reminded us that it is Tuesday. I thought it was Monday all day long. And. I totally forgot to recap Below Deck Med. I promise to get to that ASAP. Meanwhile, Jax complains about being asked to go to Malibu to do a beach clean up. He is so tone deaf. Jax says he is “very good at apologizing.” We talk about Jax’s mental health and Lala says that Randall paid for a therapy session for Jax and he didn’t show up. Brittany and Jax get pissy with everyone because they feel like Jax is getting held accountable. Brittany turns her head and will not even look at Lala when she is speaking to her. She’s crying.
Jax Feels Singled Out By Andy
Lots of random screaming occurs and I suddenly have a brief moment of connection with Katie when she asks Schwartz, “What is happening right now?” Basically everyone is saying that Jax needs help but he won’t take it. Andy pissed off Brittany by asking how she is coping with having to constantly defend her indefensible husband. Ariana and Sandoval have been trying to help Jax for years and he treats them like shit. There is a small break in the questions and everyone gets up and Andy is pissed. This seems to have been going on for hours and they just need to stand up for a minute. Jax says Andy is always against him.
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Andy says that he likes Jax. He also says that Jax needs to watch the show, which apparently he doesn’t do. Andy says his question are directly tied to things he says and does on the show. Basically, Jax is an asshole on the show and that is why his questions are what they are. Would you watch the show you were on? I probably would not. I don’t like reading my own recaps. If I were to do that I’d spend all day editing the grammar and spelling and sheer stupidity of most of them. Jax mutter, “This is the worst reunion ever. For the love of God, Jax is a total piece of shit on Twitter all day every day and he can’t tolerate Andy’s questions on the reunion?
Dayna Gets Emotional
Next, Andy brings up Dayna’s strong reaction to Scheana trying to give her a psychic reading for her birthday. It was just too much for Dayna. She’s already crying. I am really not feeling that neon green dress on her. IJS. Dayna mom died seven years ago and her dad isn’t in her life or her sister’s life anymore and she feels all on her own. Everyone is crying. Even Jax. He relates because he lost his relationship with his mother when his father died. Mostly, because he is a piece of shit though, so that is different. Everyone urges Jax to make amends with his mother. But he won’t. Dayna says she doesn’t judge Jax for not speaking to his mother. She tried to keep her dad in her life but it wasn’t working anymore. I can’t imagine.
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Andy asks Ariana how she felt when she watched the show and found out it was Lala who was making fun of her house and not Stassi. Stassi says she like Ariana. Ariana was really hurt. I really hate Lala. And I used to like her. Apparently, they all group chat in between scenes. AKA PLOTTING. And we are going back to Dayna again. It’s the Max and Brett and Dayna triangle. I find Max and Brett very likable. Then again. I have TERRIBLE taste in me. So…
LVP Is Just An Awful Person
I don’t understand why people keep coming for Danica. I actually like her just fine. But LVP has her in her sights. Finally, we get a bit of time with James and Raquel. I really hope they get more airtime next season. If there is a next season. James has nothing but kind things to say about Randall these days. He is good with Lala and Randall. It is time for final thoughts. Kristen misses being friends with Katie and Stassi. I wonder if they bonded over being fired. Jax continues to be a dick to Sandoval. Brittany tries to say that she thinks Jax and Sandoval could work it out if they hung out just the two of them. Jax tells Brittany “not to contradict him like that.” Wow, she really has to coddle Jax.
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For the final toast, they bring in Ken, Randall and Brock. WTF is Brock? Oh, he’s Scheana’s dude. Everyone seems to love Randall. Everyone is supportive of Brock. LVP gives some last positive words and with that this shit show is mercifully over.
I’m ready for this shit show to be totally over. I like TT’s idea of a Tom Tom show w/the Toms & Ariana. I guess I would have to tolerate Katie. Maybe Jane’s could be on doing his DJ gig. I wasn’t that into the new cast, Scheana is annoying AF, Lala, Jax & Brittany need to go. I would love for LVP to go away but I don’t see that happening.
I did not hear Katie say a word throughout this reunion.
She was gloriously quiet. Schwartz didn’t say much either, really.
If Bravo insists on keeping some iteration of Pump Rules on air, I’ll also vote for a more Tom Tom centered show featuring Tom Sandoval, Ariana, Tom Schwartz, and I guess Katie (because if Schwartz stays, she probably also has a job guarantee).
I’m over the rest of them. I can’t believe I used to be addicted to this garbage! But then again, I also can’t believe I used to fall for LVP’s every word.
Also: Fuck Jax. He does the same song and dance routine every season. “I’m working on becoming a better person!” Don’t tell us, Jax. Show us. And in the meantime, stop repeating yourself on TV every damned year!
He sounds like Ramona who keeps “renewing” herself each year and then does or says the same things.
Ha! Ramona also says she always apologizes and we all know she doesn’t mean one word of it.
I’d be down for seeing Katie grow. If she did therapy and surrounded herself with better people like Ariana, I think that’s a story arch I could get down with.
I wonder if Katie will remain friends with Stassi. I wonder how long it will be before anyone tags Stassi in friendly social media posts.
Just needs to be done. Barely any of the original cast actually works at SUR. The Toms are the only ones who have managed to stay out of trouble it seems.
There is more rumors confirming Stassi pregnancy from PR people. Honestly after all that happened this past week this reunion seemed pointless.
Stassii’s new agent has confirmed with me that is is pregnant and the baby is due in January. Sorry I thought I mentioned that but it looks like I didn’t.
Actually it seems like only a few sites have actually reported that it is confirmed she is pregnant. I don’t think the public is interested. Her pregnancy will always be marked by this.
Thanks for the official update! I never believe things till I see it from you.
I think for her own sanity she should just step away from her abundant 15 minutes of fame and focus on a new normal. Probably be best for her kid too
Totally interested. Congratulations Stassi! Babies are a wonderful addition and I hope you and Beau the best.
I noticed her blonde wasn’t fresh at the reunion.
I agree! Cancel VP Rules and start a new TomTom show with the Toms, Ariana, James and Raquel. Maybe make Katie and LaLa grovel to get the occasional friend of slot. Would love this!
NO Lala! but I agree with the rest. Add Scheana trying to be a manager, the new girls (we did not really get to know them) Peter can pop in and out, and some other newbies. Very little Ken & Lisa please!
Make Katie and the toxic Larlar grovel – yes! But the way James spoke to Kristen was so ugly, I dont care if he is on or cancelled!
I think I hate Brittany even more than Jax at this point.
Jax is like the loud juicy fart that everyone knows came from him. He smirks about it.
Brittany is the silent but deadly fart that sneaks up and poisons everyone. She snickers and points at someone else as being the culprit.
The most apt analogy I have ever heard!
GAG. I could have gone my whole life without reading this.
Nanette, I couldn’t agree more! There’s something truly grotesque about someone who pretends to be so sweet and lovely, yet fully and unconditionally supports an absolute monster. There’s a sneakiness and dishonesty about people like that makes them dangerous to trust.
I think she’s scared of him. He told her not to “contradict him”. She needs to run and NEVER have children with this guy. He will make her life more miserable than it must be now.
I am SO high right now, that was the funniest shit I have read all day!! Thank you.
Brittany reminds me of a woman who is being emotionally and verbally abused behind the scenes. The show makes it look like she is isolated from her friends and constantly defending Jaxhole. Not a good situation.
Ugh. Over them all.
Not a fan at all of Sandoval and Ariana.
Everyone sucks up to Randall because he’s rich, bitch. However, he is probably my favorite person on the show.
I like LVP on VPR.
I think Jax aged out of that firefighter thing. I hope he has a backup plan.
Not a fan of Ariana either.
They could call the new show TomTom AF. And have the Toms hanging out and doing stuff like the time they went looking for costumes. And working at TomTom. And have a Fancy AF (from their book by that title) recipe/how to every week.
They could go to that Tales of the Cocktail festival in New Orleans (usually in mid-July, canceled this year) next year. They could do a three-part special on the Toms and Ariana at the festival. And now there is a perfect excuse not to have Stassi at “her” town!
Nanette, you read my mind!! Very on brand for Sandoval and Ariana. Perfect!!
Nanette! Looove TomTom AF!!! I’d love a show with the Toms and Ariana. I’d tolerate Katie and would love to see James and Raquel, too. I’m digging Danica, too. She doesn’t seem to kiss the LVP ring.
Definitely add Danica! I like her! Charli too because watching heR goad Jax was the best. Her yawn! Loved it!
I think they made a huge mistake firing Brett and Max. I know many on here didn’t like the new young group, but I enjoyed them. I couldn’t believe how many girls Max hooked up with. It was awe inspiring for me as I also have skinny arms. Dayna made it interesting as well. I think she’s pretty intelligent but maybe it’s just in comparison to some of the others.
I am sad to see them go. They apologized BEFORE they ever worked at Sur and TomTom, before they were ever ON the show.
Just so you know … not all girls are into Popeye arms. Most of my friends and I liked guys with arms with “skinny muscles” from doing carpentry or swimming or something. Guys who spend THAT MUCH time pumping iron usually don’t have much time for much else, or anyone else, in their lives.
I’ve learned — way late — that often, you see these flaws and no one else even notices. Have you ever seen a very attractive person and then realized that they are not attractive in the classic sense? Quiet confidence is attractive.
The show for sure needs to be done. A TomTom show is the only way to move forward IMO but you know Lisa won’t want to give up the title of the show being Vanderpump!
I also found LVPs reaction to the Brett thing so weird. I feel like the classic LVP reply should have been “I wish darling – Brett you give me a call any day of the week” or “I only have sex twice a year so I don’t have time for that” or something really cheeky and British. Instead she got weird. It makes me think Ken got upset about it.
Lisa needs to stop embarrassing herself. She’s old enough to be their mother and if they do flirt with her it’s because she loves the attention and not because they are attracted to her. Ken should realize that and she should have laughed it off.
I felt exactly the same way. And LVP sure does like trotting herself in a bra and little else… And she TOTALLY Flirted with Brett/
OMG the bra scene in Reunion Part 1 – what was that about?!?
LVP has a habit of filming in her bra.
Have SUR and Villa Blanca been damaged due to any protests? I can see LVP somehow spinning that and closing those places and focusing more on PUMP and TomTom. I can just hear her giving some BS excuse and using current unrest to reason why they “sold off” the properties.
Well they boarded them up and they were tagged with #BLM and such but I don’t think they were vandalized or anything.
Villa Blanca is fine (not boarded) and it looked like they were open. I drove past the restaurant a week ago.
Rodeo is another story though.
Wait… does she OWN the properties? It is a rare restaurant that owns the property – a shit ton that I know have always rented. The only one I know is a local burger stand place that has been in existence for over 50 years.
I’m over this show entirely, don’t even want a TomTom spin-off. I hope I never see that new guy’s freaky ass eyes again, those things are nightmare worthy.
Superficial comments…
I love Kristen and think she has the banginest body on the show.
However, I like her hair shorter.
Katie’s also.
Lala is a beautiful young lady, but needs
to stop with the fillers!
She did not look right on the show tonight.
Not healthy!
IMHO!
Wolverine was the biggest Dick tonight. What’s worse is that Brittany is morphing into Wolverine. Not a good look. He’s so not worth talking about.
BTW, James was with the girl’s in San Diego. There’s a photo of him eating a lobster tail (it looked so good).
Jax looked like he was about to EXPLODE tonight.
He’s past his expiration date.
Im just glad stassi the racist is gone. You know Faith had two years of knot having much moñey. While stassi was making 600 thousand plus dollars a season. Alot of places didn’t want to hire Faith after stassi and Kristen called police on her and then called the army on her saying she was well etc. Stassi really fucked with her livelihood and Faith had to have her family take care of her. Stassi ass has been bitten by karma …she was the disease and firing her was the cure.
Maybe it was explained elsewhere but why didn’t Faith sue the crap out of them three years ago? I don’t get that. I would have set out to ruin their lives then if that were me.
I also read that LVP hired lawyers to protect Stassi. I don’t really believe it unless I read it here though.
Back when Stassi first did what she did, Faith threatened to sue her. Stassi hired the same lawyers that LVP uses. Frankly, LVP’s lawyers are not very good. She’s lost every sexual harassment case brought against Villa Blanca.
Thanks for clarifying for me. I knew you would know!
Does Jax sister have a relationship with his mother? Sandoval needs to realize that once Jax stopped their relationship on the last episode, Jax is 100% done. If Jax can’t have a relationship with his own mother, then he won’t even try with Sandoval. Jax walks away from relationships because he is a socio path who doesn’t understand empathy, emotions, and love (or have the sense of smell, jk). I appreciated how Ariana and Tom told Jax they care about him and that is why they are trying to help him.
Stassi needs to go AWAY! I am tired of reading about her! I don’t care if she is having a baby because she hasn’t learned her lesson. The baby will grow up proclaiming they are satan, just like she did the first season. Another child will be born not understanding racism. The cycle will continue.
I am on team TomTom AF. I would watch Tom, Tom, Ariana, Raquel and James show.
How can people still not see through LVP? She legit is fine with people saying racist, homophobic, sexist, misogynistic, awful things, and she is like oh they make mistakes. Danica comments on her completely made for TV flirtation with Brett and calls it like it is and she goes OFF. She is so transparent. As long as you don’t come for LVP or her purse, you can be a terrible person.
Because she is a con artist in it for the long con. She’ll do what she has to and build her “fame” and wealth. (if she truly has any $$ with her ongoing lawsuits)
Also publicly admitting Randall surprised me and became one of my favorites—I would like a show just based on PJ rides and various personalities….. like a chill cocktail party. Sandoval and Schwartz could bartend. Raquel and James could be the flight attendants. They could have a roving band of bravhos to interview. Oh wait Andy wouldn’t like that…
That’s really all the people I care to see.
And peter seems to be tripping all over himself trying to get relevant….not sure why he so desperate to hold on to this sinking shitshow.
I think Bravo needs to pull the plug on the entire cast and show. No spin offs it’ll just be the same shit just retitled.
I don’t know how BRAVO gets away with firing Stassi & Kristen and looks the other way when it comes to Jax and Britney. I have lost all respect and will not continue watching this show as long as they are holding cast members to different standards.
Did anyone hear how sad Ariana was at the very end when Brittany kept protecting Jax & she also stated she will ALWAYS protect him as he’s her husband. It broke my heart for the people who truly care for her. Not to get into a huge story but I was in a situation similar to Brittany. My ex had 11 concussions (college football) in his lifetime. He changed completely & became an abuser. At the time-I knew nothing about closed head injuries. My best friend in the entire world said to me one day & I will never forget it, “I can no longer support our friendship if you stay in this marriage”. Honestly you guys-she saved my life as it forced me to leave. She saw the bruises & watched me completely deteriorate as a person. We are still best friends & I cannot tell you how grateful I am-that’s a true friend?I did not want to trigger anyone with my story(I pray I did not). I purposely kept the horrible stories out. I’m happy I’m alive. Just saying-Jax’s behavior is alarming. Ticking time bomb. Love all you guys n your here & TT of course ?
TYPO-I love all of you guys here & TT of course!!
I still think Stassi and Kristen have a fighting chance, Because of Stassi. I live in Weho would not go as far as to say anyone on the show are”friends” of mine (we follow each other on Instagram and used to run into each other constantly before everyone bought houses and of course before the pandemic) but I do have friends who work behind the scenes.
By all accounts, almost everyone on production as well as bravo LOVED Stassi, and prior to COVID and the resurfaced racially offensive stuff came to light, the plan was to make the Stassi and Beau wedding even more of a big deal then Tom and Katie or Jax and Brittany, and a big storyline would be if Kristen was invited at all an d if so, would she be a bridesmaid.
Even if TTs source is correct Jax isn’t going anywhere, without Stassi and Kristen around, Brittany and Lala will be the only women on the show willing to be film with Jax. If they must keep Jax, they need to have someone other than Brittany and Schwartz to apologizer for him. And with the BABY NEWS about Stassi? Bravo has let a lot slide for someone who brings ratings. Beau and Stassi having a Baby? I don’t think Bravo has the morals to do the right thing if it means letting that ratings GOLD “Stassi Gives Birth” go due to Racial Injustice. Because, Bravo.
Rand and maybe also Lala unfollowed Jax on social media – they will likely refuse to film with him given how it could effect Rand’s career and Lala pretend career. I’m no insider but I’d say given my understanding of media and the present state of the country, it is O-V-E-R for Jax – totally perplexed why Bravo hasn’t dropped the news on his termination.
Please just end this show forever and take all the Real Housewives shows with it. Just my opinion, but we don’t need a Tom-Tom show either – I cannot stand either one of the two child-men. Can’t stand Sandoval’s constantly preening and the other Tom is just a complete moron. Neither of them have ever grown up and I would not watch a Tom-Tom show because I don’t have time in my life to care about either of them. Just burn Bravo to the ground actually. Top Chef can go to another network and be just fine.
Randall is no longer following Jax.
It has been speculated that Bravo has not fired Jax and Brittany due to her mother’s complications after surgery. She is in ICU and is not doing well.
Bravo not firing Jax has nothing to do with Sheri.
I agree. What I saw reported was that Bravo thought it would reflect badly on them if they fired Jax and Brittany while her mom was in ICU.
Personally, I thought he should have already been shown the door.
But you are right – Bravo will hang on to him. Which means Brittany will also remain.
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Please no more Ariana, we’ve suffered enough watching that conceited POS. And the world could do with no more narcissistic LVP and her hobbit husband as well.
I think the thing that everybody really “loves” about Randall is his fueled up private jet and willingness to pay for lots of things. I also think if Randall didn’t have all that money that Stassi would have been a lot more outspoken with Lala. Oh… and am I the only one who noticed how much differently LVP started treating Lala since she and Randall got engaged? Much more like a peer suddenly. Funny how that happens. It’s such crap. At least it hasn’t gone to Lala’s head. (JOKING!). I don’t care if I sound mean or petty, because honestly I dislike her the most out of all of them by leaps and bounds, and I would love to see her fall flat on her plastic, puffy face.