BY: POPCULTUREKELLY
Guess who’s back with your Summer House recap!? Your girl PCK has missed you all SO MUCH! We have so much to catch up on with our Summer House gang! Quick summation: they’re still varying degrees of drunken assholes. But they’re OUR drunken assholes damnit! Pandemic Summer House could have been a big, fat miss. But, no. Our crew has been SENDING IT! It is so good that they are getting a spinoff called Winter House. Craig and Austen from Southern Charm will be there too, but who cares. Summer House is the best show on Bravo right now. Change my mind.
Carl Gets Devastating News
First and foremost, my heart and deepest sympathy goes out to Carl (and his mom Sharon) for the tragic loss of Curtis Radke. To lose a brother (and son in Sharon’s case) to addiction is the most gut wrenching way to lose a loved one. I cannot send them enough love and prayers. Carl 1,564.0 has come a long way. I’ve always had a soft spot for him and it just keeps growing. The first person he told that his brother passed away was Lindsay, which made me ship them again. I love their bond. She hugged him tight and was super supportive. As was the rest of the gang. It was nice to see them rally around him, yet give him his space. He leaves the house to go be with his family for a while. Devastating is all I can say.
Worst. Day. Ever.
So you guys know how I go hard for the worst people on these shows, right? When Hannah first came on I LOVED her. Now I can’t stand her. She and Luke are still doing the faux relationship thing, which is clearly bullshit. Luke has no interest. Hannah fell for a fuckboy. Get in line girl! We’ve ALL been there. The whole making herself a victim of Luke (and now Amanda/Kyle) is infuriating.
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I read today that Hannah is engaged to a guy she was reportedly dating as she cries to Luke. The timeline is fishy but Congratulations. Her fiance is a 16 years older comedian. He’s also Irish, so to me he’s already better than Luke! Haha. At this moment, Luke only cares about getting back into Ciara’s good graces. I’ll go out on a limb here and say how much I LOVE the addition of Ciara! She is the calm, stunning, caring, mature, voice of reason this show needs. She suffers no fools and will not be manipulated by Luke. Also,she kindly but firmly friendzoned him and it was GLORIOUS. I hope she’s in Winter House because she would have a field day schooling Craig and Austen. Ciara: Fuckboy Destroyer.
It’s A Situation-Ship
Speaking of Kyle and Amanda, I’ve finally warmed up to them. Last season I was so upset that they stayed together. Now, I feel like it’s ok. I follow them on the Instaface and they are very cute on there. Here in the Summer House, they are feuding with Hannah. Basically, Hannah isn’t pulling her weight with cleaning. Kyle could have been a little nicer but Hannah WAY overreacted. Hannah insulted Kyle and Amanda, so Amanda threw a glass at her (it didn’t hit her thankfully).
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One would think the next day that Hannah would be contrite, but nope. Amanda is clearly upset and wants to make amends, Hannah won’t budge. You can see Paige becoming over Hannah as this argument goes on. Amanda may have her issues but you can see how much she cares about Hannah. Kyle, in the hallway listening, seethes as he hears how Hannah speaks to Amanda. Kyle does not like Hannah. Hannah does not like Kyle. It’s an organic, honest, mutual dislike which makes GREAT fucking tv.
Fish And Chips Are NOT A Sandwich, Stavy!
It’s Lindsay’s birthday, which means her boyfriend Stephen-Stavy better bring out all the stops! Spoiler alert: he doesn’t. I mean, he does in a way, he just doesn’t meet the HubbHouse-high expectations. He arranges a nice meal outside by the pool with fish and chips from their favorite Hampton restaurant. I thought it was cute. Lindsay’s absolute disgust was palpable. I’m not sure what she expected during the height of the pandemic, but a simple dinner outside wasn’t it. (By the way, who else sees Stravy as a grown up Travis from Clueless? Raise your hand if you can’t unsee it now).
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Lindsay’s love language is a shit ton of attention and Stravy just isn’t up to the task. When was the last time he made Lindsay a sandwich, huh? An iconic line from an already iconic season. Anywhoodle, they fight and Tra-I mean, Stavy, leaves the house. He doesn’t even tell Lindsay he’s leaving, which is kind of hilarious. Lindsay is with Danielle, telling D how she wouldn’t care if he left this very night. At least one birthday wish came true?
Next week on Summer House: Kyle tells Lindsay that Stravy is gone. Paige and Hannah fight with Kyle. Amanda is caught in the middle. It’s so good to be back! I’m just getting back in the groove so apologies if it’s a bit muddled. Please visit me in the comments so we can discuss further! SO GOOD!
I absolutely adore Summer House but have no one to talk to about it as it’s one reality step too far for the people I know unfortunately! 😀. So in chronological order, I agree it was absolutely heartbreaking to see Carl so upset about his brother. He’s come such a long way and I’m totally #TeamCarl this season. Hannah has gone right down in my estimation unfortunately and it’s such a shame as she was always such a great girl. I don’t know if the whole celeb thing has gone to her head or if lockdown has literally sent everyone over the edge, but her behaviour towards Amanda was bang out of order. Kyle behaved like a dick but she reacted way disproportionately to what was said at dinner. I feel like Paige needs to be being more honest with Hannah at this stage as like she said, she’s #TeamAmanda at this point. Ciara (finding it hard to get the spelling and pronunciation of her name to marry up in my brain!) is an absolute legend and I can’t believe she’s only 24! I had high hopes for Luke and Hannah last season as I’m in incurable romantic but after everything that’s happened I’m glad Ciara has put the arrogant p**** in his place! Now we come to Lindsay…where do I even begin?! I’ve never been a fan of Lindsay tbh. I think she’s spoilt, selfish, entitled and I actually think she’s a bad friend too. She’s not treated Danielle well in the past and she lashes out at people constantly. I have a friend that does this too who is on her last credit with me, and Lindsay would have been out the door a long time ago! Poor Steven is all I can say! The poor guy does his best to serve up a romantic dinner for 2, gets a painting done for her and God knows what else because we never found out, but is this good enough for Queen Lindsay? Like hell it is! I can’t imagine any man ever being able to live up to her quite frankly completely unreasonable and unrealistic expectations! Roll on next week!
Hello! I’m new to your site, however I spent hours here already! Thank you for the recap.
I’m sad for Stravy, especially when he said that “maybe I’m not good enough..” It breaks my heart to hear someone say that especially if it is implied by someone that matters to you. I think that is emotionally abusive.
I don’t understand Lindsey’s perception of relationships/men. Men should not be trained to cater to her wants and needs. That’s a guide dog. Relationship is about learning how to communicate, compromise, understand, trust, and rely on someone else and vice verse. It is a two way street.
Hi pckelly, and thank you for the recap.
The last scene floored me. Poor Carl. Omg. What could be worse. And his poor mom, newly married! So tragic.
I appreciate the respectful way PCK recapped the ending of the show first out of respect for the tragedy.
Hannah is a bad actress.
I appreciate the whole crazy crew anyway because arguments about trash (actual trash) seem so real. Pandemic life is fraught, yo.
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Hi! Thank you so much for reading. Haha I agree, the trash argument was very relatable. Hannah and Kyle’s mutual dislike is everything to me. Love, love, love this show!!!
So excited to read your recap, PCK! Great job! I too LOVE this show. I feel horrible for Carl and his mom, but I have to admit…and this is kinda weird…that when I saw the previews I was afraid his mom’s new husband had died, and that would have been heartbreaking. I was relieved in a way that it wasn’t her husband because at least she would have him to comfort her.
Hannah seems fake this season, and that’s disappointing. I loved her prior to this season, but this season, not so much. Lindsay is 100% ridiculous. Talk about self-absorbed. OMG, she takes the prize. I also have never really liked her, but she has fallen far.
Hi Deb, thank you so much for reading and commenting! Hannah is just the worst. I loved her and am so sad to see how she is now. Love Carl and his mom. So glad he was able to go home and be with her. Just so sad.
So….The guy Hannah is engaged to is OLD!
Sounds to me like she was hurting pretty bad after making a complete fool of herself on tv.
Met some older guy, and got engaged to make herself feel better.
Of course he will worship her for a while because she is so much younger….Then get sick of her childish ways.
Not gonna end well.
Especially if the guy ever calls her on her ridiculous behavior!
IDK, I never liked her from the start. Acted way overconfident, but it was easy to see thru the cracks.
I thought Lindsay look AWFUL in that dress. Gross.
I can’t imagine how cold the fish & chips must have been, but he tried.
Either it was scripted or she really is that delusional on what love is.
Very sorry for Carl, and give him lots of respect for going sober and staying that way.
Especially there!
I love Kyle & Amanda. I kinda loved it when (I think) Paige said they seemed very together, and he said Thank you for noticing.
I do however, seriously doubt they lost that much money from Loverboy being out of stock!
If it’s true, I hope it does go successfully.
45 is deserving of a an all capital “OLD”?! Pardon me while I run out for some booze and cyanide capsules!
Sorry! I am 56 ina few weeks if that makes you feel any better…I am OLD!
Hahahah in comparison to Hannah, who is a very young 20 something, he is OLD 😉
I love Hannah and do not agree with people’s perceptions of her. I can’t stand Kyle and Amanda’s attitudes. Especially Kyle’s when he I’d drinking.
My understanding is that Hannah has been with the old guy forever and they were together through all of the Luke stuff. I presume the older gentleman doesn’t watch the show.
Haha if he does watch and still popped the question, they deserve each other 😂
I’ve listened to her podcast and I could swear she was dating and madly in love with her boyfriend before she went into the house so this whole storyline is completely fake. I love this show but that makes it less enjoyable. Even if she didn’t have a boyfriend the whole ‘dating’ Luke thing is so obviously not what happened. And Lindsey… girl (read that in Kameron Westcott voice). Get over your damn self. You sounded like a spoiled brat.
Pretty hilarious that the old guy actually sort of resembles Kyle with gray hair!
Oh, you are right! He is an older version of Kyle. Word is the old dude is a serious womanizer . Ugh
HE DOES!! A taller version. We could psychoanalyze that for days 😂
He does look like Kyle. He’s a tall leprechaun. I cried with Carl. It was so raw and real.
I am so glad you are back PCK! I have missed you.
Awwe thank you! I missed you all too. This is the best, talking shit about our fave Bravo peeps! 🙂
How is he old? The half the house is 4 years younger than him. This is ridiculous!
YAY! Welcome back PCK, I definitely noticed your recaps were gone and am happy you’re back. I’m so over watching Housewives that think they have it so bad during COVID it’s nauseating. Summer House is refreshing.
I’m 100% with you, last season I LOVED Hannah. I wanted to be her BFF. But now I can’t stand her. Luke is not innocent in this, but he has friend zoned her at every corner and she’s so clueless. (Being from MN, Luke gives us a bad name!!) I’m glad Ciara isn’t into Luke anymore because she’s way too good for him.
I feel so bad for Carl, I’m hoping he stays sober. Truly rooting for him!
I also love Kyle and Amanda together now. How did that happen?
Lindsay… oh Lindsay… if only she could find the one-sided relationship she thinks she deserves. One day she might figure out that’s not how relationships work.
Danielle and Paige… I really have nothing to say.
Awww thank you!! I’ve missed doing them. It feels so good to be back!!! Thank you for noticing and for reading/commenting! ❤️ oooh I agree with all you said. Hahaha Danielle and Paige-nothing to say is right! Paige may bring some drama next week. Maybe 😂
I agree with this totally! Carl is his best self this season and seems to be the house dad, which they need. Amanda has taken on house camp counselor duties and I love that. Hannah has fallen so far from her first season. I am sad. But it’s a good show and definitely a break from the housewives. Glad it is being recapped. 🙂
Welcome back PC Kelly! If you are recapping, things must be going well … I hope!
I did not like this show until,I started reading your recaps. They have grown a lot and grown on me.
I was not a big Hannah fan last season, just something rubbed me the wrong way. A game player. I do not think of Luke as a fuckboy, just someone who wasn’t ready to commit until he healed AND WAS HONEST about it. I hate when people say they are in a relationship for fun and then blame the other person when they don’t reciprocate the feeling when they fall deeper. SOMETIMES both find themselves falling, sometimes not. Grow the fuck up.
Lindsay and her birthday. It’s a fucking pandemic! Grow the fuck up. He was trying to recreate a close precovid moment. I once had a boyfriend who tracked down ORIGINAL RECIPE Dr Pepper — only made in Texas — BEFORE the internet. It might seem like a tiny gift, but it was very touching. I had never TOLD him I wanted it, just that I missed the original. He researched and tracked it down. THOUGHT!
NANETTE!!!! Awee my love the Zoo is intact and we’re all fine. How are YOU??? Awww that means so much, thank you for liking this show and the recaps ❤️❤️ see, you saw through Hannah way before I did. You don’t think Luke is a fuckboy? I think he lead her on in a way. I also believe that Hannah knew what she was getting into as well. He’s a smooth talker and so handsome-not saying I wouldn’t have fallen for it as well! Awww how sweet!! That is so romantic. I don’t know what Lindsay was expecting. My husband isn’t a planner. Anything we do (for the most part) is what I plan. But he wakes up early to bring me coffee. He makes dinner on the weekends. Just little things throughout the day that, to me, means more than grand gestures. Maybe Lindsay was lacking the big and little moments? Like a sandwich???? 😂
Absolutely agree. I don’t need special plans or anything like that, making dinner and taking out the trash, just some small gestures are what I love. Great Recap PCK! Hannah was what really got me into Summer House, but now she is my least favorite. She has a whole Boyfriend the whole time she was filming this season, and went in thinking about a relationship with Luke.
I don’t think Luke is a fuck boy at all, either. If he were Hannah was there for the taking throwing herself at him. I think he was very up front with her and had a good chemistry but didn’t want a relationship so soon after having his heart broken.
Let’s not forget Hannah was very much a fuck girl for a few seasons now…And nobody said shit about that.
I think noone gives a shit about it because she was very open about it. It doesn’t seem the same to me. Luke was the brooding guy who was sooooo broken up about his last girlfriend that he fucked every woman but Hannah. It was odd and it was dishonest. Fuck boy 101 🙂
I think Luke is a fuck boy because he wants to fuck…everyone but Hannah. IMO he lead her on, while admitting to having sex with other women while he was “courting” her.
Totally agree re: Hannah. And remember she spent all last season telling us how she was totally cool with things being casual with Luke. That was part of why she was having issues with Amanda last Summer.
And the guy REFUSED to have sex with her. Regardless of the fake sweet nothings he was whispering, his actions were clear he wasn’t into Hannah. He knew sealing the deal with her would have sent her over the edge.
All that said, Luke is still a creep. He just wanted someone to fawn over him so he stoked the fires.
YES! I agree Kas. He told her he didn’t want a relationship or have intercourse with her. Last year, I thought he had a side deal with the old girlfriend that he wouldn’t sleep with anyone on the show. But he would have to mess around with someone to keep his spot and keep it interesting. If someone won’t sleep with you after a month or two and it isn’t religion or a morals – something is up. (In this group – not everywhere) She always said she was cool with casual sex, but she was developing real feelings for him and justifying that he was acting like a boyfriend. I get it – she was in love an saw what she wanted to see. Been there done that, but I didn’t blame the guy. I smartened up. I think he friend zoned her (with benefits) from minute one last year.
And yes, Luke comes off as trying too hard to have some type of romance on the show.
And, Carl has become my fav person. I got that same call 15 years ago and it is devastating. But, seeing the pain your parents go through is enough to bring you to your knees. It’s so wonderful Carl & his mom have such an amazing bond.
Thanks Kelly & Tamara – this show is really good this year! 🙂
I totally agree with you both. JanFan, I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s devastating to lose someone in that fashion. My heart goes out to you and yours. I’m glad you can escape with us at the Summer House! They are so good this year <3
I agree with this totally! Carl is his best self this season and seems to be the house dad, which they need. Amanda has taken on house camp counselor duties and I love that. Hannah has fallen so far from her first season. I am sad. But it’s a good show and definitely a break from the housewives. Glad it is being recapped. 🙂
Hahahah she is camp counselor! lol. Thank you for reading!!! 🙂
Watching Hannah with Luke, she sure snapped back. She was crying and so hurt, then “End Scene” she is fine and playing tennis with him and chatting. I hope Ciara doesn’t end up with him. If my husband/boyfriend had done all that Stephen did for Lindsey, I would’ve thought that was so cute! She acted like it wasn’t enough? This isn’t someone that needs to be married to him. She looked horrible in that dress.
I agree about Hannah. As far as Lindsay and Stephen, I just don’t think they’re a good match. Stephen seems like a decent guy but just not right for Lindsay. She is such a stunning beauty, but I agree that the dress was a huge miss.
Welcome Back PCK! I don’t comment much but had to come out of lurking to say how happy I am that you love this show & giving us your take. I can’t believe it but I hv the same opinions as you about the people & dynamics, past & present seasons. This show has gotten so much better with age, like balsamic vinegar 😂 thanks for a great read, look forward to more.
Awwe thank you Lisa!! Please come out of lurking and join our crazy crew!!! I’ll look forward to more comments. The fight between the guys looks EPIC!!!
PCK- I’ve never seen your recaps before, but I have a “writer’s crush” on you already, lol. Your recap was freakin amazing- you’re the bomb.com! Thank you, thank you- I’ve been dying for a Summer House recap!
I may send another comment tomorrow (I worked all day and am brain dead now). Right now, all I can say is, this season is great- I’ve actually loved seeing all of them navigate their “new world work weeks”, meaning, I’m the generation where you go to work in an office or elsewhere- this generation is all about doing their jobs from computers, which is fantastic! I love seeing how they discipline themselves during the week, then let loose on the weekends. Seeing them navigate more normal life is cool.
I hate passive agressive, asshole, fuck boy Luke more with each season, Hannah- I had liked her in past seasons (sort of), but she’s really showing up this season as the histrionic, spoiled, immature “Long Island princess”, so I have no sympathy whatsoever for her Luke issue (which has been overplayed to death at this point). Anyway, great recap and great SH season so far!
Hahaha awwe Kat thank you! You’re so sweet! I love seeing them navigate their working/pandemic summer life. Hannah has become the worst. I really liked her but now…nope!!! Thank you for reading and please keep commenting!!! Love having these chats about our fave Bravo peeps!
I LOVE Summer House. It’s still early enough in the series where it’s not filled with fakery.
I feel so sad for Carl and his parents. And his brother only passed in August. I can’t imagine how raw his emotions are to have this play out on tv again so soon after the death. I want Carl and Paige to give it a real go.
Lindsey. I can’t believe she sat there with Danielle and said (something like) being tired of having to write the script for guys, they should just be ready for her. Has she not watched herself over the last four years? Thinking that she needs to coach her dates when she is such a mess. I know she is desperate for a family, but kids shouldn’t be subjected to her behavior.
Hannah. Can’t stand. Never have liked her. She’s always trying to be “on” and it’s uncomfortable to watch.
I like Kyle and Amanda. And I want more from Danielle and Ciara.
So far all I can say about Danielle is that she is hair GOALS! I love her hair. And her advice to Lindsay. Otherwise we need more! As for Ciara, I need her to clean her bed. It gives me anxiety. I love her so far though. Gorgeous, down to earth and sweet-we need her in the craziness of the others in the Summer House!
So glad Summer House is being recapped. Hannah is annoying this season and seems so phony. I’m rooting for Carl. Adults who make a big deal about their birthday is irritating. It’s a pet peeve of mine. Lindsay is always setting herself up for disappointment. I finally saw Loverboy in my local store. Since it’s sweetened with Monkfruit it gave me an instant headache.
I totally agree with the birthday thing. I tried Loverboy over the summer and it was good! My reflux didn’t agree 🙂 I can see why you had a headache.
Ive missed you!!! Welcome back and thank you for being as excited about this as I am!!
Awwe thank you!! I’m so excited to be back and talking to y’all about this show!!!!
This was really rough for me! My brother died unexpectedly at the exact same age as Carl’s brother. And I got the same phone call at 7:30 in the morning from our mother. So tragic. All I can say is that it basically killed my parents. My father passed just a few years later and my mother a few years after that. It just isn’t the way it is supposed to go. So I feel for Carl in a most personal way. I hope that he can keep a close watch on his parents and be there for them.
Oh Jodi I’m so sorry. I hope you’re ok as I’m sure this is triggering. Sending you love <3
My heart is breaking for Carl and his family. Drug addiction is a horrible disease. I pray that they find some way to heal.
On a different note:
Thanks for the recap!
I have not watched this show since the first season but am loving it!
Is it just me or does Hannah’s “white” bathing suit look dirty? Lol. It’s kind driving me nuts.
Thank you!! OMG YES! That white bathing suit is…she just shouldn’t wear white lol
Hannah is a jerk. And a child. Remember how last summer Lindsey was sticking up for her and Hannah went and made it seem like Lindsey was trying to turn her againsy Amanda and Paige? Hannah is NOT a good friend.
Yes Luke led her on a bit, but we all need to be responsible for ourselves, and last summer when he was sleeping with others and not Hannah, past that point she should know what he is all about. I think Ciara has gotten manipulated by Hannah.
Poor Steven, I had an ex boyfriend really rudely criticize my birthday plans for him. After that I was done with him. There was no way I was going to subject myself to that. I am still outraged a bit when I think of it and it was like 15 years ago. You can be disappointed, but if you aren’t a self centered jerk you will be gracious about it.
You do realize we all need to know what the birthday plans were, right? 🙂
Also, I’m not really into this show, that is why Kelly is the perfect recapper for the show. Also, I know everyone hates Hannah, but I kind of started to like her after that stupid Bravo Chat show. I think it is a familiarity thing just because I has more screen time with her. I do agree that the ridiculous fake storyline with Luke was awful.
Tamara, do you know if Luke was aware of Hannah’s BF at the start of the show? Was he in on the fake storyline?
I don’t know anything more than what I just ran across online. I’m not that engaged with this show and rarely waste a question about it on my SOURCE. Sorry.
Seriously, what were the plans????? Awwe thanks TT. I love it. That Hannah storyline is fake as fudge.