RHOA:
The suits are deliberating profusely about season 14. The current plan is to have pick-up letters out by the week of June 7th. A few up top believe they have exhausted a lot of creative development with the current “core four” Kandi, Cynthia, Kenya and Cynthia. However, they have proved time and time again to be “the sauce that makes the meal.” We shall see. But, Porsha is doing the most for attention again. Apparently she is willing to marry anyone if it provides her with a storyline.
RHOC:
Has begun casting (again) in Orange County. The network wants two great candidates to introduce to the group. A couple women who have previously interviewed/tested and didn’t make the cut are being reconsidered for this time around. We shall see. Production wants to film this summer/fall and have a new season on by January/February. No word yet on where the suits fall on who (if any) is getting the boot. Last I heard Braunwyn was the least favorable among the suits.
RHONJ:
Filming is taking place with all housewives coming back. One new housewife is testing. Out of all the shows that aired this year RHONJ received the most favorable reviews from the suits across the board. The reunion got more positive feedback than the entire season of RHOA. Teresa and her skeevy new boyfriend will play a bit role, obviously.
RHOSLC:
Is being pushed through post so the ‘Shah situation’ is still topical by airtime. I think it is a 14 regular episode season that will definitely be on by this fall (Thinking September/October). I hope Court TV covers all the court drama.
RHOD:
Dallas. Ugh. The red headed step child of the bunch. The suits like it because the audience is more conservative which advertisers like for Bravo. I guess no one worth casting in Dallas wants to be to be on Bravo. There is so much potential there. Maybe they should’ve done Nashville instead? I’ve never really cared for this franchise.
Damn, you always deliver.
So we get to watch Tree have sex every which way while she gets her lips sucked?
With pineapple yes you will!
Does anyone remember the KU with the Kardashians episode where Kourtney and Kim ate pineapple (or maybe only Kim ate pineapple) and wiped their “lady juices” on a tissue and Khloe TASTED them to see whose was the sweetest! I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP!
Spoiler alert: KIM won!
Gross! If Tree reads this, it will be her next fake stunt for shock value.
Court TV would be phenomenal! We can only hope!
Thanks for the tea, TT! I can’t help but surmise that the “suits” at Bravo are the ones who continue to not be able to see the forest for the trees, and that is why these shows are becoming stale. What they don’t seem to realize is that audiences are tiring of the same old formula- drunken housewife trips and parties, and more recently, the infusion of obnoxious, somewhat younger housewives who attempt to shove social justice themes down viewers’ throats.
In contrast, I’m watching (right now), the “never before seen” episode of Love and Marriage Huntsville (an OWN series). This episode is brilliant, because Carlos KIng is not only showing the real, raw, organic and non-scripted scenes that weren’t aired in the regular episodes, but is actually showing viewers directly scenes where production is interacting with the cast. The transparency is interesting and SO refreshing. Bravo needs a whole new approach if it’s going to retain (and increase) viewers, but it honestly seems like it can’t think outside of the box (or it lacks bold, creative talent at all levels).
Ugh I feel like some of these areas should be let go. It seems like they have exhausted Atlanta or not willing to do a real shake up and OC has been bad for a while. Also Dallas was never good, the area is to snobbish to allow any real names on that show, there would have been way better areas like you said Nashville. Austin would be good now too because a lot of people and big business names are moving to that area
On A&E there was a reality show with Nashville.
I was just thinking about that the other day.
The talented trying to get a break, the who you know, and who you “need to get closer to uh-hmm” makes for a good show.
The A&E one was not so much about up.and coming, but would be great to storyline.. Just no hitting over heads with guitars!
I love TT. Love her recaps, and will read, but I’ve just lost interest in some of these shows. On some, it got to where if I watched fine, if not fine. Now, I just don’t even want to watch. RHOC was not tolerable when the cancer scanner & her tres amigas were on. When Vicki & Tamra left I tried watching some, but I won’t the next season if Braunwyn is back. She’s too thirsty, just parched, trying to sell too many storylines.
I thought RHOA was BAD, but I did tune in and out this season. I won’t watch the next season though if it’s the same cast. I’m sick of Kenya’s shit (her BOLO detective role was stupid AF). Cynthia is boring AF. I’m tired of Kand’s same old same old. As far as Porsha. I was an idiot to fall for her activism storyline and have no interest in “The THOT and the 3 Weddings” storyline. I’m out!
Dallas was pretty unbearable at times this past season w/Kary. She’s disgusting.
I am over dumb as rocks Teresa on RHONJ, but I do like the husbands.
I will watch RHOP, Below Deck & Below Deck Sailing. I will NOT watch BD Med as long as Sandy the camera hog bitch and Malia are on.
Idk why I even typed this comment. Bravo is the only network who apparently does not give a damn about viewers or drastically declining ratings.
Again, I love TT. Some commenters were giving her a hard time on another post, but I enjoy her no nonsense approach, her opinions, and honestly the window into her personal life (whether its her drunk, depressed, helping Lawn Kid, singing to Banjo). It all makes her SO genuine, and not fake like other sites w/no originality.
Yes, I agree with everything you’re saying MelG! Those trolls on that other thread seem to go on the attack when our girl is down. Sick a-holes. I think Bravo needs a shake-up at the “suits” and the production levels. Seems like NBC Universal is asleep at the switch and for some bizarre reason, is ok with letting Bravo sink due to lack of creativity. So sad for a network so many of us have loved for years.
Thank you TT. Hope your Sunday is going well.😊
I think Kathy Hilton is THE PERFECT HOUSEWIVE. She’s mad wealthy, could care less, she has zERo to impress, and probably has a fascinating normal life without any forcing.
But BRAVO, must think anyone who watchs may be unable to actually relate to legit housewives they are portraying.
Hope that everyone has a great day 💛.
P.s. If Braunwyn returns, I am out for sure. She raised my blood pressure.
Glad you’re feeling better. Do you have tea on Gizelle, Pastor Bryant & Wendy?
No not really. Everyone here in the ATL knows that Jamal Bryant is a whore. So there is that. I don’t trust any pastors of Mega Churches. They are all very egotistical. I belong to a fairly large church. But we built a few other churches in the community. My church is pretty snotty though and that’s mostly why I don’t go anymore. There is a little one at the end of my street I keep thinking I will go to. It’s weird. At one point my asshole principal was preaching there. I’m not a huge fan of organized religion. Unless I am in Paris, apparently, in Europe, I’m Catholic. lol. I could sit in those churches forever. The best is when I stumble into one and the pianist or the organist is rehearsing. Just me and the music. I just sit there and cry. Not sad tears, just THE BEAUTY IS OVERWHELMING tears. Then I go grab a beer and a croque monsieur. I’m weird. I know. 🙂
wow that comment just went off on a long stream of consciousness blathering. Sorry.
I was raised Catholic and haven’t gone back but I find the ritualistic part of the Catholic services soothing especially with the old school music and churches that are older…
I was raised Catholic (church Sunday, Saturday confession I was 7, and stressed out trying to figure out a sin!!! Every celebration.
I associate Catholic church with fear.
The last and final time( after almost becoming Mormon,)a man next to me asked if I was a prostitute.I had a beeper, my 8 year old daughter, it was Easter, and I was PEACE ✌OUT!!
Apologize if I offended anyone, just my experience.
It is complicated.
Yeah Catholic is all about the guilt. I never actively practiced, I never even did communion. I was in my twenties when I had my first communion at a different type of church and I was like woah you mean you all let anyone take communion. So I really get where you are coming from and I don’t practice at all and am looking at different types of churches that are more open and less fear based too
Thank you Maria. I was raised “old school Italian” and it was based on fear, secrets, judgement and really crazy.
I was born in Scranton, Pa and all relatives were set up so Windows faced each other in a way that everyone knew what was going on with everyone.(One block radius)
My grandma had a walkway from backyards to her door.
My other grandfather who when I was 60, I found out that he was put in a trunk and blown up by the mob. I thought he had a heart attack on the train. Just a taste of the secrets.
My mom told my daughter not me. We will.never discuss sadly.
My trust and fanatic for truth (always wondering if I am being lied to) stems from expectations for honestly. My kids know the truth ALWAYS.
P.s. My mom was not Catholic but four times a week (and she NEVER.TALKED TO ANYONE, WEIRD HUNH) I was married Baptist. Then a chapel in VEGAS yay, what I initially wanted. Never my choices considered. My man truly understands my F’d up life. I was the black sheep and certain I had to be adopted. I was truly treated waaayyyyy different. My siblings agree.
Oh dear, sorry for going down the hole, but it is becoming now or never. You are truly my safe place.
Good luck with your journey MARIA. I think it will be a definite addition to this crazy life.😊
P.s. I am debating posting this, but going with my gut.
Thank you for sharing as always! My moms mom was half Italian and from PA but I can’t remember what town anymore. My great grandfather was full Italian and they were strict Catholic, she was Theresa Marie and I was named after her Maria Theresa. I don’t know a lot of my family stories from my moms side because it seemed like they didn’t talk about anything either and then my grandfather was also CIA (my mom actually grew up for several years in cypress while he was on duty there). Thank you again for sharing!
Agree with you about being raised Catholic, lol. As a little kid (like 6 or 7), taking a Sunday school class to prepare us for our first holy communion (you know, where we wear the white dresses like a future bride or something), I remember Sister Mary Nora (who was mean as a snake), telling us that if you “touch your body below your neck, it’s a mortal sin. I was confused, but terrified to take a bath and like walked around with my arms out for months. My mother thought I’d lost my mind (cuz I was too scared to tell her I’d “sinned”).
Then, in first confession that comes before first communion (which is also terrifying to a kid cuz you go into that dark box with the bleeding Jesus crucifix on the wall)- the only “sin” my little six year old self could think of to “confess” was the one Sister Mary Nora had talked about in Sunday school. So I told the priest (hidden behind the curtain) of my mortal sin of touching below my neck (legs, feet, belly, etc.). I think he almost choked, then he muttered something about saying five Hail Mary’s. God, Catholicism was scary…
You guys are so so great. Thank you. 💚
In other news, I just dashed to the neighborhood store and there was hardly any traffic! It seems like everyone has gone somewhere. One of my rich friends has gone to Maui. CAN YOU IMAGINE? Le sigh.
I have found I’ve lost tolerance for crowds. We were staycationing this weekend and feel so peaceful about it. I’m glad everyone is feeling well and Covid free. Happy memorial day weekend, TT.
Jean Smart is HYSTERICAL in Mare of Easttown. IJS.
Less than 65 minutes!! Yay.
I am sure going to miss the show.
Jean Smart is priceless, LOL
If you have the HBO Max subscription ( I think you can get it for free if you subscribe to regular HBO) you should watch the new series called Hacks. Jean is giving a tour de force in that show.
What this Bravo suits need too do is wake the hell up. Porsha cannot carry the RHOA. She just not smart enough. The whole production team should be fired, and they need too stop blaming the cast, and stop cutting out film that Porsha thinks made her look bad. Everyone with common sense knows this past season was trash and all of it was productions fault.
I read somewhere that filming for RONY came to a halt. No reason was given for the pause in production.
As far as religion, I was raised Episcopalian but left it behind. I’ve been thinking about attending the local UU Church because they are progressive & take a stand on social justice issues.
TT, Thank you for the bravo tidbits. I’m shocked they haven’t started shooting for RHOC because everything is starting to open here. I’m curious to know who is coming back and in what capacity!
Ps TT I hope your having a great Memorial Day weekend!
Your post contains an error. You repeated Cynthia’s name twice:
“A few up top believe they have exhausted a lot of creative development with the current “core four” Kandi, Cynthia, Kenya and Cynthia.”
Who is the fourth HW who Bravo is contemplating changing? Porsha, presumably?
If Bravo does not make significant changes to the cast, I am not watching. I am bored to tears with the Kenya vs Porsha feud, milquetoast Cynthia, and Switzerland Kandi.
With Nene’s departure, the show is missing a cast member with the ‘It” factor (charm, humor, shade). All of the current RHOA cast are good only in a supporting capacity.
Gizelle of RHOP has the “It” factor. Nene and Phaedra have “It”. Love them or hate them, they have “It”.
Yes, it is Porsha. I thought I fixed that but I must not have saved it. Also, PLEASE READ THE COMMENTING RULES. https://tamaratattles.com/commenting-rules/
RHOD is supposedly testing FOUR new wives in different combinations, with the plan to drop Kam and Brandi. Stephanie may go if Brandi does. And Kary and Kam do a podcast together. The only secure seats are Tiffany and D’Andra.
ugh
Does that mean Kary is gone? Fingers crossed.
D’Andra joked (?) (since the season ended, and on more than one occasion) that Dee is helping find new cast members.
TT, your synopsis’s (did I type that right?) and summaries are always on point. WHO tried to give TT a hard time, and for what? They need to put that energy into these tired arse Real HouseHoe’s shows and leave the folk telling truths about the fawkery alone. ANYWAY….ERRRRRRBODY ALL the franchises need to go except New York, New Jersey, BH, and Potomac. I’m a Georgian, so let’s keep Georgia, but take it down to Savannah for some of that old money “Midnight in the Garden of good and evil” tea. They can even let “The lady Chablis” host it. Nix Dallas and do Nashville. Lose SLC and add Denver. Say goodbye to Orange County and do Napa Valley Housewives or SOMETHING. I’m sick of these girls (really old arse women), and their tired storylines. Let’s do a new thing.
Sadly The Lady Chablis passed away several years ago. https://tamaratattles.com/2016/09/08/much-beloved-georgia-icon-the-lady-chablis-has-passed-away/