There are lots of crazy rumors and insignificant facts floating around that I really don’t care about. But, it seems to interesting to a lot of you, so let me just lay them out there.
First, who knew Radar Online still existed? Seriously. I didn’t know that was still a thing. They are currently pushing a rumor that Ramona Singer is going to be fired because of her refusal to sit and passively listen to Eboni call her a possible white supremacist, along with most of the rest of the cast. Eboni has also mocked Ramona’s “white fragility.” This is not the way to open a dialogue (not a monologue) about race.
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Ramona is the Poster Grandma of white privilege. She lives in a bubble on the UES are rarely goes outside of it. When, she does, she expects “the help,” “the servants” etc. to wait on her hand and foot. She’s obnoxious. She’s entitled. And yes, she is likely racist. That’s why she was cast on a show about snobby, rich housewives. It’s not why they would fire her. We are only half way through the season. Casting decisions do not begin in earnest until after the reunion. There is no truth to this rumor.
Southern Charm
Moving on to Southern Charm. UGH. I find it incredibly hard care about this show when it is airing. Let alone, try to generate some compassion for someone I didn’t like on the show, and haven’t given another thought about since. But you, my gentle readers seem to care. When last we saw Naomie Olindo, she was tormenting Craig Conover with her new perfect love, Metul Shah. She tired of complaining about Craig’s sewing, which is now a successful business both brick and mortar and on some shopping network. She tired of poking at him for not using his law license. He has since opened his own law firm. And he continues to flip houses in addition to his Southern Charm income. And he loved her and her cat. Seemed like a good catch to me.
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But Naomie went with the doctor. She was in love. Later October, Metul was offered a residency at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. In May the happen couple went on a tropical vacation. Then a few weeks later they moved to New York. Just a few weeks after that, it seems that Naomie went through Metul’s phone and discovered a year long sexual relationship with another woman. Lot’s of graphic texts. Metul was always kind of an ass on the show. He was very controlling and told her what she could and could not eat. Also, Naomie’s father had just passed away and they were extremely close. So it is all just a horrible mess.
RHOC
Moving on to another relationship I don’t care about. In Orange County, Braunwyn is leaving Sean and taking the kids to Hawaii for a few months. Their rent is up on the house they filmed in and Sean is making other arrangements. This is supposedly a temporary arrangement. She wants to have one home for the kids that they take turns living in or something. Whatever. She just needed a reason to call up US Magazine with a story. Thankfully today is a very slow newsday so far.
Other Random Housewives Tidbits….
Sadly, RHOP’s Monique’s bird T’Challa died in some sort of tragic accident.
The was a rumor yesterday that the police were at Sheree’s house yesterday. I’m dying to know if this is true and what was going on. So I just went to my girl Atlien’s Youtube and y’all! The Chateau was surrounded by cops and Michelle has the footage! Check this out!
In other news on Mama Joyce’s streets, Porsha is said to have covered up her neck tattoo with the Nigerian dude’s middle name and taken off her ring. That is rather convenient after just wrapping a show about their great love affair. Also, he is supposed to be her storyline this season. True love and all of that. Check out her neck for her IG just now.
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And that’s it for now. That’s the tea. Talk to me.
I was waiting for you to chime in on the Ramona thing, I was wondering why anyone would be saying anything about the cast for next season when they haven’t filmed the reunion yet. Thanks for squashing it.
I saw the Ramona story and disregarded it because TT didn’t report it…I didn’t even click on it, I didn’t want to support a lie.
Yea TT has told us 999,999,999 times that contracts don’t even go out until after the reunion, so I disregarded that mess.
Me too! It’s crazy that I’m on Ramona’s side for a change but it’s pretty clear to me this was a planted story from somebody who thought they were way more popular than they are. Honestly, I was just fine with not liking her but now she’s forcing me to get the feels for Ramona?!
Haha, I agree. Don’t MAKE me stand up for Ramona. But she is television gold. I can’t imagine the show without her.
Yeah we are not even half way in. And Yes, the ratings are at an all time low this season. So what is new? Is Ramona new? Or is it Eboni and her mentally ill Jewish/Muslim/Catholic sidekick?
I’ve been reading your site since maybe 2011 when I was 21 so not new here. I have to say… I really disagree about your comments regarding Ramona’s White fragility. That’s exactly what it is. I’m so proud of Eboni for keeping her cool with Ramona and Lu’s micro aggressions. It shouldn’t be on Ebony to have to restrain her feelings to passify their racism. The women’s strong reaction to having the conversation further proves why it’s needed….the White fragility of it all. I’m also really disappointed in Leah and how she couldn’t connect how supporting Trump was supporting White sumpremecy.
Sincerely,
Andy! You’re all grown up! 🙂 I think Ramona is really the only one who supports Trump. My problem with Eboni, isn’t her desire to share her values and beliefs and life experiences with the ladies. It is in her DELIVERY. You can’t attack people and then preach to them. That is not a dialogue. Calling people out on their “white fragility” or saying ” I can’t kiki with you unless you defend yourself as a racist and white supremacist, first and make me believe you think the same way I do.” Is not a dialogue. It’s a JUDGEMENT. Which actually makes her no better than Ramona. I don’t think Ramona really follows politics. She just votes for the republican. I don’t see her watching Fox News or CNN or any sort of news outlet. She may not have even bothered to vote. That said, it would be hard for her to be completely in the dark about the Capitol Riots, or the BLM movement…. but I guess that is possible in her bubble too.
And yes, it is on Eboni to “restrain her feelings” at least to the point that a civil level of DIALOGUE can take place. And if Ramona doesn’t want to have that dialogue, it is not Eboni’s place to force it on her. At that point, Eboni can just write Ramona off as a lost cause and continue to have conversations with the other women. But FUN FACT, EBONI needs to listen too. Even when Sonja says things like she did tonight about coming from a long family lineage or whatever she said at the Pioneer place. Ramona is not going to change too much at her age. Sonja is going to still put her foot in her mouth a lot on these sorts of topics. Luann is the only one who can more easily navigate conversations with Eboni. Leah is a poser who does anything for the camera to be on her. ANYTHING.
I just don’t discount the feelings of a Black woman saying “we can get along but to have a deeper sisterhood I need to know where we stand on these issues”. Before the election, and as a gay man, if someone told me they were voting for Trump I couldn’t help but feel they were actively voting against me and my rights. I can only imagine t how Eboni was feeling as a Black woman. As long as I have been reading your site, I can’t help but to think she was urged from production to “educate” the cast and most of this was forced. Their responses, howevever, are the telling to their true feelings of systematic racism.
Also 100% agree about Sonja. I cringe so hard everytime she calls BLM or social justice “the movement”. Cringe
But don’t you think getting to know how a person feels about topics important to you should happen in an organic way? I would personally bristle at having someone ask me to defend my lack of white supremecy out of the gate, even if I agreed 110 percent with them. It is offensive to be asked to justify oneself as a precursor to becoming friends.
You can’t claim allyship if it’s predicated on not making racist people feel uncomfortable. You don’t get to tone police marginalized people then claim it’s the delivery. How about Ramona is a racist jerk that needs to be called out. Blackwomen are not responsible for yt feelings.
If her point is simply to call Ramona out for “being a racist jerk” she had done that. She has told all the women she needs to know if they are white supremacists before she can be friends with them. Screaming at Ramona isn’t going to change her one bit. But it seems to make Eboni feel better because she keeps on doing it. I don’t think it is black people’s job to educate white people on racism either. But if Eboni thinks that is what she is doing she is failing miserably. As a educator, I’ve never started any lesson by accusing other people racist, sexist, communist, etc. In order to educate people they have to respect the person doing the education. There is a rule in education that is a very simple one. We meet students where they are. We would never start a lesson by saying You’re a fucking moron who reads on a second grade level. I’m here to teach your dumbass how to read. And you need to fucking listen to me because everyone can see you are illiterate. That’s not how it works.
Tone policing is a form of racism. It’s a microaggression and it’s saying that your allyship is perfomative. Black women are not responsible for making racist white women feel comfortable and when wanting to be treated as human beings. If a man said hey we can talk about women’s rights, but it’s the way you say don’t be sexist that is the problem, you would be up in arms. BIPOC are NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YT FEELINGS OR FOR MAKING RACISTS FEEL BETTER.
I think the point is if you lose the audience have you really educated anyone? I was really annoyed that they were in Salem and we saw NOTHING of all the witch trials or them interacting with the history or creepy hotel. Instead, we just saw two really BORING dinner parties where Eboni kept after Ramona. Ramona has been on the show forever and Eboni is brand new. That’s always a harder spot to be in regardless of race. That being said, I’d like to see these two become friends. I think Eboni could really have an impact on Ramona.
I must disagree with you, Cali about Eboni getting through to Ramona. The phase “you can’t teach and old dog new tricks” comes into play here. She’s OLD and not interested in moving on with the times and realizing that racism is still a HUGE issue that must be acknowledged and STOPPED especially in the police departments of this country.
I don’t think Ramona watches the news AT ALL. I doubt she is even vaccinated no matter what she says. I don’t even think she votes. I feel like… based on conversations with the readership here… we do watch the news. I’m actually watching it right now. And it is frightening. The delta variant is going nuts and those of us who are fully vaccinated remain at risk. Also, the Tokyo Olympics are being hit hard. The Olympics may be cancelled.
What is the deal with referring to white people as YT? It seems… like those people want to encourage racial divisions. And that is just sad. ESPECIALLY because people of ALL RACES are finally coming together to protest. Why deliberately try to disrupt a movement that has been joined by most educated people regardless of color…
I try not to debunk other sites news. But even Wendy ran the fake story today. I mean come on.
What?? Ran it as a real story? Wow. If that’s the case it’s deeper plotting than I thought. Geez. Vicious. I hate when they do this stuff.
Wendy… Why and how does she even have a show…I don’t get it.
I’m actually watching Wendy right now (I tape it, because, MORNINGS) and she’s pretty horrible today. She said something like “Its us against the AIRLINES” at a time when flights attendants have become the new frontline workers dealing with unruly antivaxers. She also said some things about Kim Richards that were very unkind and didn’t consider that Kim has a lot of mental issues that she deals with.
She been really deep in the gutter lately.
I’m happy for Craig’s success, he seems like a decent man. He was just getting started in the world when Naomie decided a doctor was better. Oh well. I dated a doctor briefly, he turned out to be ajerk and very controlling. He kept bothering me after the break up, until I told him I would inform his colleagues and employer of his harassment via unwanted gifts and calls to my family members.
This was pre-social media, so I told him I would post it on trees and light poles near his home and work.LOL…I never heard from him again…lol.
TMI, sorry.
Puppies and Birds dying? Monique lost T’Challa and Zulu the Puppy, why are her pets dying young? Is the Grand Dame shark she named after Karen okay?
Good for Naomi that she dumped him. He was an ass.
I hope they do fire Ramona. She’s horrible.
Who has taken over JoJo’s handle with this stuff? LOL. Craig is the sweetest guy on the planet. And Ramona was hired because she is horrible. Being an old elitist white lady is her brand. Kind of like Pat Altschul. Only Pat hides the racist part better. And at least Pat is an LGBTQ ally. Ramona is NOT.
I think JoJo was referring to Metul
Metul not Craig! Girl, please. I’ve never been able to stand Ramona or Sonja. Leah is the worst.
I agree.
Ha! I was clearly confused. I thought maybe you had a high fever or something. LOL.
It’s too bad Naomi didn’t find out about the cheating right BEFORE she moved instead of right after.
I bet Craig IS NOT having schadenfreude, like many people would. I bet that he genuinely feels bad for her. So do I. Even though I hated the way she looked down on Craig from her lofty perch. I was hoping for more of a “High Fidelity” thing when her dad died. (She chose the Asshole Ian character instead of the Rob. I LOVE Rob!)
Yes, Naomie wasn’t my fav because I love Craig (probably the only guy on that show I care for) and she was a bitch to him, but I do hate to hear Metul ended up being a douche, especially at such a low time for her. I don’t understand why people who want to cheat don’t just stay single. Why wreck someone’s life? Is it for weird shits & giggles???
Metul was a douche on the show. That was evident. I didn’t see that relationship ending well. I’m wondering if she’ll be back on the show. Does anyone think Craig may want to get back with her?
I agree with your comment. Cheaters are disgusting.
I would not be surprised if they reunited.Craig loved her. Almost as much as he loved Gizmo. He deserves all of the things. I love Craig as is. Just the way he is. Charming charitable & charismatic as hell.
Yes, you are seldom wrong and right again. I could see Craig getting back together with Naomie. I think he truly loved her. I do think she was too rough on him a lot of the time. He’s such a sweetheart. I know it’s different when you’re looking at a relationship from the outside, but he’s SO dang lovable.
My hubby works at Cornell. Metul will fit right in.
Hi Tamara I am not sure if you can see when I come to your sight if I do not comment. However, as soon as I see a rumor somewhere else especially about the housewives I come right over here because I know your NEWS IS REAL. Thankyou for the updates.
Thanks Mrs. Joyce! I try to post only things I have verified. Or I just refer to it as a rumor.
I’m no fan of Naomi, and I was about to be here in these comments defending her — but she is out here talking to tabloids, and I’m grossed out.
They were married such a short time, no kids, move on!
I don’t think they were married. If they were I missed it. That said I don’t keep up with her.
Naomi was judgemental and superficial. She didn’t like Craig’s lack of success ( at the time) so she went for a good looking doctor with a huge ego. She chose him with her ego. Well look where that got her! I hope she learns. I so loved that Craig hated her nose job. Maybe she’ll come back to earth now.
Craig is my spirit animal. All I want is a roomfull of his pillows. Monique losing her bird is sad af ; he was so happy with her & she loved him. Ramona will never be let go ( like Vicki) she will be there until the end of days.
Armageddon. Armageddon days are here again. The The 80s band great song & best album titled MIND BOMB. Off topic but I am desperately seeking arts & entertainment status / critic at T.T. Tattles when Bravo tanks & we can all talk about tomatoes gardening swimming vacations travel poetry music books film and various other topics. Until then I will follow the commenting rules & stay on topic. Sorry future boss I mean Miss Tamara.
You may want to talk to Nanette and some of my other writers. There is no pay and I bitch and moan about formatting every single week until I just give up. It’s a thankless job. Seriously.
Wait… is the last part saying Porsha has already split from Simon (covered up tattoo of his name and removed the ring)??! Or did I read that wrong?
All I know at this point is it looks like she has a new tattoo. It’s kind of near where her Simon tattoo was. I am not convinced she covered it up. I think hers was behind her ear… so it is hard to tell. But if you add in the fact she hasn’t been wearing her ring on IG….
I just don’t know.
Porsha posted a cryptic message on IG last week that said something about never trusting a person who lives a lie to tell you the truth. I assumed there was trouble in paradise when I saw it.
Great tea but out of all of it, it’s gotta be Sheree with the 10 cop cars at her house, yep looking into those Sandy Springs police blotters, lol!!! That’s alot of cops unless it’s just been a slow day, even if her place was broken into, that many cops, hmmm!!
Hopefully we can get some details on the police at Sheree’s!
Maybe they were looking for Tyrone… he’s supposed to be in a halfway house. This is another topic I am not fully informed on. Just telling you some Mama Joyce word on the ATL streets.
I live in Charleston and Craig’s store is great and he’s a frequent presence there….which thrills his fans to no end😍 A genuinely nice guy all around too.
I watched ATL and NYC avidly for years. Recently I can’t with any of them. It’s all so contrived I can’t pretend it’s not anymore.
Thanks for all the great work Tamara! You are my go to since I can’t do Bravo these days.
Thank you for the tea and the truth!
Fire Ramona , she is awful!
Hey everyone – coming out of lurker mode. Just wanted to say, TT, how much I enjoy your commentary, your hilarious (and spot-on) smackdowns, your humor and your honesty. I read your site everyday and am confident that I’m not the only reader to feel grateful to be a part of your world.
Much love!!! The Frau
YAY! It’s a great day for lurkers to come out of the shadows. And they have all been so nice today! That’s not always the case. LOL. Welcome to the insanity!
So with you on all of this….. you specially the radar 😉
I did not believe the ramona rumor. You’ve taught us better TT. It was either planted by Leah or eboni to deflect from everyone wanting them fired.
I didn’t like matul or why naomi would fawn all over him when he was horrible to her. As much as I love happy endings I don’t want Craig to get back with her. She doesn’t deserve him either.
Thanks TT!
Thank you for the Rumor fixing regarding Ramona. I’d read a couple of articles about her potential firing.
And who is Kramer kissing??
I swear these people are too much cause this morning MTO was running a story about Eboni being fired for being too woke. I know better and always come to the source like I have been doing for the past ten years but these other sites need to stop getting their stories off of Tik Tok. I am sad about the Parrot though that bird was supposed to out live us all.
This is why I don’t usually correct other sites. We don’t need to start listing all the bad ones. Wendy Williams announcing it on her show like it was fact was what made me reach my limit with this particular ridiculous rumor.
Craig eventually became the mogul he is today. Naomi just didn’t have the vision to see that all his sewing and sleeping in would lead to success. If anything, perhaps Naomi breaking up with Craig prompted him to “show her” and he put the energy into all his businesses, which are now super successful.
Metul was an douche on the show and the ending of their relationship is not a surprise. I feel bad for Naomi, she went for the safer, looked good on paper, bet and got burned.