Here is all the current Bravo RHOA Contract Tea as of last Friday:
There was a very “spirited” discussion on Friday about RHOA . The suits were on different pages on its evolution. Some believe that the Bolo story turned away a big part of the viewer base that will not tune back in under any circumstance. The data suggests that the attempts to skew younger, by adding Drew and LaToya helped but not to what they were expecting.
The most controversial discussion – Kandi and Cynthia’s contributions to the show. A major contention that the two senior cast members carried little to no weight on the show for season 13. This isn’t a discussion about axing either of them really. It was more about their value this late in the series run.
Don’t Count Out Phaedra Or Sheree Just Yet!
The most viable thing to come out of this long discussion is that women who are introduced to the show going forward have to be connected to the rest of the group “in real life.” So for the fans hoping for Sheree Whitfield and Phaedra Parks to return, according to the suits that is more authentic and viable than casting a stranger off the street and expecting them to get with the program in a mere matter of a few weeks, when the first few episodes are locked in post production. However, two new possible women are on the radar of the casting team – with no connections to the cast (THE IRONY!) But they are always looking for new people.
They still expect pick-ups to go out this, week standard practice from the network, all pick-up notices are drafted and then it will be decided which ones actually make it to the email inbox and mailboxes of the cast and their attorney of record at decision time. Still expecting most (at least four of the five) of the peach holders to return. The order of security is: Porsha, Kenya, Drew (?????!!!), Cynthia, and Kandi. Marlo and Shamea will most likely also getting pick-ups as friends. It still looks like LaToya Ali is out and of course no one is extending Tanya Sam after her abrupt departure mid-season. Pickups are expected to go out on June 7th. (Tomorrow or shortly thereafter).
Will Kandi And Cynthia Both Get To Stay? Doubtful At This Point
If they don’t pick up anyone, my exclusive source says it will be either Cynthia or Kandi. Kandi at least has a lot going on in her career as an actress with the recent premiere of The Chi. Cynthia contributes nothing more than a buffer between the other ladies. I hope they both stay. And I think they will. What I don’t understand is that according to my source Falynn had no contract at all for last season. She just signed a release. I guess she thought she didn’t need the money. A guest contract is only $1k or MAYBE $2K per episode and there is a a lot of legalese to sign away for that money, so frankly it is not worth it.
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Meanwhile, since last season, Porsha has gotten ENGAGED to Falynn’s CURRENT HUSBAND and has his middle name tattooed on her neck. How is not the most “connected in real life” situation on the show? I want Falynn there I want Simon there, I want the little blonde girl that Simon has been hanging with there, MENTION IT ALL! I need to be producing this show. And do we really need Drew when we could have Falynn? Simon’s trying to say a lot of bullshit online. He says that he and Falynn are divorced. I don’t believe that. He says that Falynn is pregnant by her GBF/assistant/broke ass kid. I don’t believe that. Simon flew the kid to the Dominican Republic (or somewhere, its late) with him and Falynn last November. This is the kind of intriguing storyline Bravo needs to film. Dennis, Porsha, Simon, Falynn, and Jalan(?) the GBF assistant and we want to see all of it. And the blond bimbo in Simon’s car. MENTION IT ALL!
Sadly it looks like we are going to just do the same old same old. We shall see. Remember, every time I tell you what the suits are doing, nothing is carved in stone until contracts are signed. Things change. But this is where we are now. I mean, GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT WE WANT FOR ONCE, BRAVO!
P.S. Please inform me of sites using this exclusive without a link to this site. I need to start filing DMCA cases against them. Le sigh.
I was so looking forward to last season until it aired. Maybe if they air some of this real current drama I’ll be back but it’s just too over produced and not fun anymore. I’ve been sticking to all things investigation discovery and somehow it keeps me far more entertained
My source said NOTHING about Porsha/Dennis/Simon/Falynn unless prompted. It doesn’t seem like, at least at this point they are going there. THAT IS WHERE THEY NEED TO GO. That is the only thing that is being discussed in the off season. Oh and I wish cameras would have been rolling when Da Brat started going hard in the paint for Porsha. So far though, *crickets*. I get that is because they have to secure a case before they start their storylines, but God Lord! There is finally real drama!
I think they have trended more off season than during the season for sure. No one can get enough of their drama. I agree the little blonde from the car would be a great addition to the show. She is quite the character and doesn’t hold back. I saw her on a podcast and she was very messy which is what I want to see not all the fighting.
The little blond from the car is trash…period
I have to think that either there is some legal reason that the Simon/Falyn/Porsha/Blonde storyline isn’t being pursued, or some other kind of resistance – possibly Simon refuses to appear on the show, or maybe Falyn is worried she couldn’t handle being on the same show with Porsha, or something like that, that is causing this storyline not to be included.
Unless- and this is certainly possible given their stupidity that is showing in the production of the other shows- the “team” making these decisions is just dense and stupid. Which they’re proving themselves to be regarding their decisions on the other cities.
Sometimes, in any organization, the “suits” (top level management) just get too lazy, fat and happy, and a group dynamic develops amongst them that clouds their vision. When this dynamic sets in, it trickles down into the organization. Poor decisions are made, creativity and “thinking outside the box” is stifled, and the organization suffers. I feel like, with Bravo, the “suits” need to be shaken up. But those above the suits don’t seem to see it. That’s just my gut feeling.
I don’t know why but the suits don’t even seem to care that much about the Porsha stuff. I mean surely they have to address it, right??????????? But it doesn’t seem to have much to do with who is coming back or not other than the order I gave you on who is safe and who is not.
They’d have to be fools not to address it all. And I in know way know how the conversations went, but Porsha is NOT going to be let go and the order was very interesting. So perhaps it will all be worked out after renewal contracts are signed? But Falynn needs a CONTRACT this season. A FULL ASS CONTRACT.
I can assure you that Simon and Falynn will both to agree to be on the show. They both did it for free last year. This is just THE FIRST update have on renewal contracts after last Friday’s teleconference. It was a brief recap of a long conversation. After pickups, the storylines start to get mapped out. So I am not saying we WILL see the drama with Simon, Dennis and Falynn. (BECAUSE HOW STUPID CAN THEY BE), I’m saying it wasn’t a topic of conversations because at least Falynn and Simon DO NOT HAVE ANY KIND OF CONTRACT AT THIS POINT. As for Dennis…. I am sure he must have one because he did the spinoff.
I can’t wait to see what happens next because this weird shit with Porsha and Simon is all anyone is talking about. So it is not like they can ignore it. But first they have to see who signs on again. I assume it will be everyone. But, Porsha is in a good place to renegotiate her contract whether it is time for that or not. My source was very clear about the order of interest in the current housewives. We shall see. Does Porsha want her own Wedding by Bravo? Or will they just set off to the islands and screw until she finds out about all the others? I have no idea.
Yeah- it’s kind of unimaginable that the suits wouldn’t find a way to include the Simon/Porsha drama on the show (but who knows with them). I know my feelings are unrealistic, but a big part of me is pissed that Porsha is the top choice to be “safe”, largely due to this storyline.
I used to be hot and cold about her- sometimes liked her, sometimes not, but now I just find her deplorable. I cannot f-ing stand her, so it irritates the hell out of me that she is “winning” (at least at this moment- narcissistic gold-diggers often seem to set themselves up for a big fall later- like Erica). But for now, it pisses me off that she’s set herself up to be at the top of the heap at this point in time. Because she’s as phony as it gets.
I feel like Kenya feels the same way. But, if Kenya knows the pecking order, and they do not unless they read here, Kenya will figure it out and be Porsha’s newest BFF.
Exactly. Kenya is smart enough to know that being friends with HBIC is benefical for her. I hope Porsha continues to give Kenya and Marlo DUST..
She isn’t phony, largely and she did not set her self up, the circumstances and our want for the mess has put her there
Thanks for the tea Tamara! Do you suppose Porscha and Simon could have already been hooking up before filming and she got them to film? She’s not as stupid as she plays on TV and has been in the game long enough to know how to stay relevant…
Also, it makes sense Kandi is the first on the chopping block. You’ve mentioned she is the highest paid cast member. Kandi also has the most going on so she can afford to say no to a pay cut, whereas Cynthia really has nothing else going on. They could offer her less money (as they did before last season) and she most likely would take it.
Glad you’re here Tamara, you’re the only RH site I visit.
I would really like to see Falynn on as well. Bc if she is not on, the entire burden will fall on Kenya. And Porsha will just call her jealous and a liar. Porsha loves to gaslight Kenya and without Falynn this will be the perfect recipe. And as a viewer this will send me packing. Also Drew as Porsha’s lap dog. The hypocrisy of Drew! I pass on her as well. She also tries to gaslight Kenya too. At least now we have Marlo calling Porsha out.
Love your tea, Tamara!
Any news on if RHOC is casting/filming yet?
I feel like my source mentioned it and I posted here. But other than that no. I have CRS syndrome so it may be here somewhere.
You rock! Thanks!
Love your site!
Do we really need Drew back? If anything her and Kandi can be switched. If Kandi leaves, I wish it was on her own terms and not them giving her the boot. I feel like she’s the only one out of all the women, who really promotes the show and interacts with the fans. I know I’m in the minority, but I actually like having Cynthia and Kandi around, not everyone wants foolishness and shade. Porsha being the safest makes me sick! I just feel like she’s heading in her Big Sis’ footsteps and would do just about anything to be the IT girl! If they do bring Phaedra back, I feel like Kandi would need to stay so that situation could be addressed. Something about Simon/Porsha doesn’t seem authentic and I feel like he’s using her to promote himself and she sees dollar signs and her chance to be on top. Guess we’ll have to see what happens.
This last season was awful. At times I thought I was watching Bad Girls Club or Charm School, especially when Drew declared “I’m from Chicago Bitch”. Every episode had twerking, twerking for likes, twerking for the best room, twerking for a crab cake!
I’d like to see Kim Z and Sheree back on the show.
Thank you for posting this, Tamara. I live for your contract and filming tea posts! You get news that we don’t get anywhere else. (Thanks SOURCE!)
I’m with you, I simply don’t understand why the suits aren’t delivering a truckload full of peaches to Falynn’s house right now. It’s a super messy story that we need to see play out next season. Do they actually think Porsha’s just gonna introduce Simon as her fiancé on the show and nobody’s gonna say anything? Kenya and Marlo will certainly have opinions on the topic and I can’t imagine them keeping their opinions to themselves.
I mean, if Bravo doesn’t at least make Falynn a “friend of” — all the execs should be fired. It’s been a couple seasons of very manufactured drama and storylines. And now we have some real drama — unless Porsha is making this up too for a storyline — but even if she is, she’s giving us Simon neck tattoos to really sell it.
Glad they want cast members that have real life connections again. IMO, it’s why most of the franchises have been slowly going down hill. People relate to real connections, when it’s just thirsty newbies being cast, it just comes off very forced. And they go waaaaaay over the top to stay on the show, but then. nothing seems legit.
And finally, Drew?! I thought she was one of the blandest additions in years. I need to get to know someone (and their relationship) first, before I care about their marriage falling apart.
The “suits” are completely out of touch. This show is grade A, biodegradable garbage with little to no redeeming qualities and they are running it into the ground.
I agree!
Why would anyone in their right mind want to see Falynn’s pain play out on a reality show? Would you want this for yourself? This was the reason everything played out the way it did…so Porsha could finally have a storyline.
Is this really how bad the world has gotten…No Morals No Empathy with one another? There has been no proof Falynn cheated, dating, engaged or pregnant. Clearly it would have been documented on the divorce filing, but it’s not. All lies to justify Simon and Porsha’s lowdown behavior.
Falynn didn’t want a contract with RHOA had no desire to be paid because it was all Simon’s idea to go on the show. Simon is chasing the fame of wanting to be on tv and who better to make it possible, SIMON’s long time girlfriend PORSHA.
Jesus take the wheel and drive fast!
All I want to say is that Cynthia is under rated and delightful. I love her and want her to stay. I feel the same way about Kandi. She is the most likable, and one of the most successful housewives. Why they would get rid of her is beyond me.
Thank you for this tea TT, some good reading! I rather have kandi over Cynthia but I feel like Cynthia will be safe because she was on the housewife all stars/vacation. With the possibility of sheree or phadrea coming back, I would want sheree because from the look of it (social media) sheree is cool with majority of the cast even Porsha fiancé. For next season I really hope they go with 6 or 7 housewives because 5 seems like like not enough. Even though this season had 5 peach holders and 4 friends and Falyn. It’s sad bravo isn’t going to want to get the Porsha drama, make me think does bravo have a standard or don’t believe it’s interesting. I would love to see how this is played on the show. I’m curious to see if it’s just going to be a Gretchen and Slade type of intro “where were friends for years” blah blah and all that!
Listen, I am a HUGE Porsha fan. I’ve been rooting for her since Kenya started in on her their first season. But I need Falynn on the show. This storyline is what the show has been missing! Not manufactured drama, but real life MESS. I don’t agree that Kenya will try to be Porsha’s ally. As much as you need a strong Heroine you also need a villain. Who else will call Porsha out on this? Falynn doesn’t have the fan base for it to be a fair fight. When her mess comes out she will be eviscerated leaving Porsha smelling like a rose. Kenya wont let that happen. She will harp all season about how tacky it was for Porsha to announce her engagement before their divorce was final. I want to know why she did that. Who was threatening to OUT them? Why is Dennis all smiles? I need answers.
Eva was on Wendy Williams talking about Kandi outgrowing the show….that annoyed me, because I know for a fact Kandi isn’t trying to give up the platform where she promotes all her businesses.
I am shocked that Cynthia is more likely to stay than Kandi. Personally I see Kandi coming back so they can promote the OLG show. The problem with Kandi and Cynthia is they get paid millions but don’t do much. Porsha has a lot of people on her side so you have to keep someone rational to back up Kenya which would be one of those two. Personally I would make Cynthia a friend of then use the money from her salary to do WHATEVER it takes to get Phaedra and Kandi in the same room.
I can see why everyone is stuck on what direction the show will go. They have explored EVERY combination of make-up to break-up. From Nene, Kandi, Kenya, Cynthia, Porsha, Kim, Sheree and Phaedra we have seen all of them fight each other and work it out (some times). There is nothing more to give there. They are going in two different directions and it is so unnatural, when it started they were all roughly in the same age range and had similarities. Now you have 50+ women hanging with 30 year olds. Im not saying it doesn’t happen but its not authentic and so forced.
I liked Porsha when she started getting a hero as a “social justice leader” and a mother etc. But now with the crazy Simon drama. I am totally done. It is literally the way we looked at Kenya the first couple seasons, not interested in the person at all but interested in the drama. The way she posts him on IG makes me sick. I don’t even know why but gross!
I think we will end up disappointed with the outcome but I think it is time to take several housewives shows out to pasture. I liked Drew in the beginning but if she comes back turning up like at the end of this season I am not interested. Kandi should come back. Kenya and Porsha are definitely back. I like Cynthia but she depends on what happens with the rest of the cast. I like Sheree but people seem to forget she does not contribute much other than being the producers relay, I would not mind see her back but not with the Lyrone. I want Phaedra to come back if they can keep Kandi on. Its a shame Nene shot herself in the foot. I am open to new blood only if they are “connected to the rest of the group “in real life””
Thanks for the tea TT
I forgot to add I want to see Marlo back but I like the role she has now as a main storyline friend. I like Shamea too but as a limited guest not the increased role she had this season.
Your second paragraph says it all. They’ve covered every story line imaginable and there’s nothing left to give. The formula of mixing 30 somethings with 50 somethings just doesn’t work – especially when there’s no previous friendship connection. For those reasons, I’d say either end the show and create something fresher to fill the void or recast the entire show with women who are equally yoked in age and accomplishments.
I’m not a Porsha fan. I liked her in the very beginning and I’ve tried to like here every which way possible. The main reason is because she is not held accountable for any of her actions. She is infantilized by her fans and by the network when in reality she is a calculating 40 yr old grown woman. I can see why Bravo doesn’t want to introduce the Simon story line. It lifts the veil on the poor, innocent, Porsha narrative. Rewarding Porsha with a wedding spin off is unpalatable given the circumstances.
Tamara said a few years ago that Bravo is catering to a younger audience. I guess it’s the bonnet wearing crowd comedian MoNique addressed last week. If you haven’t seen the video, it’s food for thought. I think I’ve aged out of the housewives – a show I used to enjoy.
I don’t care anymore. The “suits” and production have ruined this show. The drama is contrived and stupid. They want to put people like porsha on a pedestal when she has zero substance and can’t hold the show. They continue to try to trend younger and the vets, Kadi and Cynthia are marginalized. Kandi and Cynthia literally brought nothing to the show…although in their real lives……there was a wedding, the opening of a new restaurant and that tacky ass dungeon party. They instead chose to focus on the stupid nieces and drew’s heavily scripted and rehearsed scenes, and BOLO. Also..Kenya being the villain is boring the f*&k out of me. I’ve been team twirl but her inability to be the bigger person at times is exhausting. It’s just boring. I haven’t liked/respected Porsha since the underground railroad comment and I do not care to see this tacky @$$ story line play out. Especially because Simon is dying to be in the limelight. He clearly wants to be a peach holder.
^^^THIS
Has anyone seen any photos of P’s neck tattoo? I keep hearing about it (I know she herself said she got it) but I haven’t SEEN it anywhere. I am straight stalking this woman’s neck on insta because now it’s grown into an unhealthy obsession/speculation that there is no tattoo, or she’s posting old photos on IG exclusively a-la-Kylie-Jenner-pregnancy. Either way, she could drive this whole series on gossip alone.
Tamara…..honestly chile….YOU ARE THE QUEEN. You broke this tea before ANYONE ELSE and we thank you for it. Now, I have a question. When “the Suits” are mentioned, how old are they? How old are they and what ethnicity and/or sexual orientation are they? The only reason I ask is that decision makers with a diverse background would KNOW that they have ONE JOB. That is to secure Falynn for this season. Their second job is THIS: They have to figure out how to get Phaedra and Kandi on a season together. The situation regarding T.I. and Tiny is heating up and Phaedra can always say she knew something about that and thought that since the two couples are so cool and live similar lifestyles etc…Of course Kandi would go ballistic, but it’s another way to get a storyline about something REAL and not contrived for the show. Thirdly, it’s ATLANTA. We need some fabulously attired gay “friends.” Marlo is cool and all that, but she will NEVER be as entertaining as Dwight Eubanks, or Miss Lawrence, or even Don Juan (Kandi’s assistant)=, though I don’t know whether he’s gay or not). The show needs REAL drama and authenticy and a diverse group of decision-makers would know that. A bunch of straight Caucasian men over the age of 60 are NEVER going to know what will make this show pop. Just my 22 cents.
I know at least some of the suits are female. No idea about ethnicity, age, or sexuality.
Given how Sheree and Phaedra have been all over Instagram together….sure looks like they are trying to drum up public support for a return.
I REALLY don’t want to see any of them come back.
Of course they’re drumming up public support for a return. They’re both thirsty as hell.
I’d rather Phaedra remain banished into the cornfield. She’s thirsty and needs to stay that way.
Sheree is broke, illiterate, and thirsty. If she returns, she’ll just waste her Bravo checks and will assault my ears with her ignorance of the English language.
Unfortunately I hate to admit I watch my reality tv for entertainment and drama. I don’t want to see the physical fighting of grown woman but for me Cynthia, who I think is admirable and sweet is kinda like watching paint dry. I feel like bravo execs are well aware of the cash cow they have in the Simon situation. Probably everyone involved is not willing to sign contracts for what they’re paying. I know Phadrae wasn’t always everyone’s favorite person but was someone people loved to hate and was talked about. I think she should be back at least over Drew if nothing else.
Well the conference call was last Friday. And at least I am unaware of any of that happening. Production needs to pay more attention to social media and the blogs. Everyone wants this. And I think they will probably just give us MOTS. with the same cast. I guess they will still do the Simon and Porsha nonsense and add Falynn as a friend. But even my source doesn’t seem that interested in it. WHY
It’s crazy! Just like when Dorit was chased around the pool by a debt collector, during filming, and not a word about it. Social media explodes over these things and none of it is ever mentioned on the show…makes no sense.
If Bravo is smart, they won’t follow that Simon/Porsha storyline. This isn’t Love and Hip Hop
Tamara, I thoroughly enjoyed reading the tea and the comments! Consider me a new fan/follower!
I wonder if DaBrat will give the same energy to her sister Lisa Ray’s husband mistress. It was gross listening to her bark for her co-star Porsha, knowing the inappropriateness of the situation.
I heard about one of the possible new faces. Her name is Vanessa she’s married to Ed Lover