This is the worst season ever of RHONY. However, you guys comment on the RHONY recap the most because of terrible behavior. This season started with Eboni coming in all wrong for her first season. Ramona apparently decided she had to up her bad behavior to compete. Luann and Ramona both had a dust up with Eboni in the early episodes. Yet, the Internet rumors about a much needed cast shakeup are saying Eboni, Ramona and Luann are the only three coming back, with Luann (the least offensive of the three) in a friend role. This seems like a ridiculously stupid idea that Bravo suits would think was just hunky-dory. But, it’s way too soon for any decisions to have been made… way too soon. I’ve been taking lots of much needed downtime, so I haven’t been pestering my source… MORE TO COME.
Something’s Not Kosher With Sonja
If you missed last week’s episode, count your Shabbat affirmations. It was some of the worst housewives behavior I have ever seen. Maybe that means there is no place to go but up? Or not. We start with Leah having a family dinner. Of course Leah has ordered in Kosher food. Leah seems to think she is Jewish already. What is the book industry coming to when Harper Collins offers Leah a book contract. IT’S A SELF HELP BOOK! There are few people in the world less capable of giving others advice than Leah. Even her family seems to know this. Why does production think we need to see Leah’s whole family? We don’t even want to see Leah!
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Sonja calls Ramona and tells her that she and her “intern”, Emma both tested positive for Covid. So, of course Ramona wants to make it all about her and her fake Covid stories. Sonja seems to have had a pretty bad case of Covid. All the girls really supported Sonja. Filming was halted for four weeks. I believe some RHONY production people also got Covid during that time. Also during the unscheduled hiatus, Eboni found her father. She tries to call him on the phone; but he doesn’t pickup. Ramona invites everyone to the Hamptons for a Galentine’s weekend. I just let Banjo back in the house and he practically sprinted by in the house! Prednisone is a miracle drug. #allergies
Let The Backstabbing Begin!
Everyone except Luann heads to The Hamptons together. Luann had something she had to do. Before they are even off of Sonja’s street, Leah plays the dead grandmother card to get out of sleeping “in the basement.” I’m guessing Luann will sleep down there again. Eboni kindly volunteers to sleep downstairs. Eboni gets a bit more likeable in every episode. Oh YAY! Bershan has been invited! I really want to see her. They assume that Bershan will be sleeping downstairs as well. I will never get over how these women on every franchise fight over the best rooms on every trip. They will be sleeping not quarantined in the room. Oh! Leah wants Luann’s room instead of taking the room that Eboni was assigned. I can’t stand Leah.
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Ramona has had someone decorate the house and set the table and they did a terrific job. It’s all very nice. Luann is somehow the first to arrive. She immediately start ragging on Sonja to Ramona. Sonja didn’t hang up her phone properly after chatting with Luann and Lu could hear everything she was saying. All Sonja said was “I love Luann so much, why do I talk so much shit about her?” Well Luann is going to make a big deal out of it. Lu tells Ramona that she found a renter, one of her “friends from Abu Dhabi” To rent the townhouse for four months. All these two do is talk shit about Sonja. Leave Sonja ALONE! Of course, Ramona says, “Think what she did to me!” Ramona is always the victim in her own mind.
Pin The Tail On The Jackass
Sonja arrives and is emotional. I don’t think she is completely recovered from Covid. She apologizes privately to Ramona for being so combative with her previously. Um, that is what they do. Sonja had a lot of time to think in quarantine and she was really touched that Ramona sent flowers and offered to send an ambulance. She also plans to apologize to Luann. I don’t think Luann deserves an apology. Ramona bought everyone loungewear. The ladies don’t like them. What’s not to like about clean jammies during Covid? Eventually, they all put on their jammies on and accessorize them.
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At dinner, Eboni announces to those who didn’t already know that she found her father. She has now spoken to him on the phone. She also has two sisters that are welcoming her into the family. They are both married with kids. Eboni is really happy. Leah says her goal for 2021 is to find a sugar daddy. I do not see that happening. Luann’s has brought a Pin The Tail on Harry Dubin game. That guys name comes up every season. Maybe he can be Leah’s sugar daddy. Ramona and Sonja immediately start arguing about Harry. Things were going so well! Eboni lost the game and had to kiss the Harry poster. Harry happens to call just at the right time.
YAY! Next week is the season finale! Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition! What did you think? Leah is on Bravo Chat. I’ll let you know if we need to know anything from this shit show.
Overall I’ve liked Eboni on the show, so I’m hoping she gets a second chance. Meanwhile I’ve been trying to give Leah more chances during her second season, but even I’m running out of patience with her. It’s really hard for me to accept a RHONY without Sonja, yet it’s also really hard for me to visualize the Comcast suits letting go of Ramona after it became clear that the earlier rumors about Ramona getting fired were totally false.
These Instagram rumors are really spiraling out of control, so I’m just waiting to see what you find out from SOURCE on what’s really going to become of RHONY going forward.
I like Eboni too and I believe that most of the prior housewives like Bethenney, Tinsely, Dorinda, Carole, Jill and even Alex and Simon(unofficial wife, LOL) would’ve worked well with her. It didn’t surprise me that LuAnn and Ramona had difficulties with Eboni in the beginning but it appears Ramona has made an adjustment can work with Eboni if they’re both back next season.
I can’t wait for Tamara to speak with her sources. Next season I would like to see Eboni return and if the Bravo suits want to bring back former housewives my vote is for Bethenney, Tinsely and (can’t believe I’m saying this) maybe Ramona. Lu can be a friend along with Bershawn.
I think Sonja needs a mental/emotional health break and should not be invited to film next season.
Absolutely not. They need to get rid of them all, except maybe Romana, she is good TV with her delusional self. Eboni and Leah ruined NY for me, i watched it halfway and couldn’t watch anymore. I only watch Potomac now. If they bring back Eboni and Leah I will never even give it a try next season.
Eboni is a BILLION times more likeable now than she was at the beginning. I believe that production really set Eboni up to go way over the top with all the preaching from the beginning. Bravo was trying to diversify quickly due to the protests and the racial strife in the country at the time. They had been getting pushback for YEARS over the lack of diversity on all the RH franchises. Especially, RHONY. So they cast Eboni and basically told her to confront Ramona on her behavior and to advocate for the black community. On RHOA they sent Porsha off to protest. On RHOBH they brought in Garcelle. Etc. On Southern Charm they brought in Lena. Etc Etc.
A few episodes in they seemed to change course and just allow Eboni to bond with the other women. They have successfully done that and Eboni’s storyline turned more to her search for her father and befriending Ramona and the rest of the women.
Leah is still awful.
I can’t stand Leah, and I still do not like Eboni. I’m hoping the casting rumors are BS. I’m watching the Bravo shows less & less. If Leah and/or Eboni return, I will not watch. Still watching RHOP, RHOBH & Shahs.
I second this
Ugh. That is all.
I have to admit, I enjoyed this episode and I’m really looking forward to seeing them dress up as each other next week. Sonja’s a mess, but I just love her. She’s really grown on me over the years. Now when she falls apart and starts screaming at everyone, I just want to wrap her up and take care of her. Which we’ve seen them all do time after time. LuAnn is more tolerable this season, or maybe that’s just in contrast to the others.
I was into Jew Belong and Shabbat last week. Not our idiots and their behavior, but the overall concept of both Shabbat and Jew Belong. I remember Jules and her family doing a quick Shabbat on Fridays with whatever candles and food they had handy and I thought that was a great way to connect with your family and faith. I am Christian and we have the same with our Sabbath on Sunday, but I think we forget sometimes that part of the purpose of the day is to rest and have the time to connect with our loved ones. I once attended a Bible Study on this topic and it talked about how the day was not meant to be about rules, it was supposed to be about family. It is supposed to be a gift. I’m not trying to preach at anyone, I just found that to be a lovely thought and I hope someone here enjoys it too.
I’m liking Bravo Chat Room. I didn’t expect to, but Gizelle and Porsha work well together and I find their games and interviews funnier than WWHL.
Lovely! Thanks!
I actually enjoyed this episode – no fighting, no lectures, no screaming. They all seemed to really get along and be friendly. Even the bedroom swapping was accomplished easily, without friction. Growth!
I liked this episode more than any recent episode of ANY RH show in a long, long time.
No screaming. None of Erika’s histrionics. None of Rinna’s hypocritical bullshit.
Pin the lips on Harry Dubin made me laugh out loud. And I really needed that!
I can’t believe the suits would dump Sonja! She’s the best one of all.
I agree this is the first episode where it didn’t seem forced and the women all seemed to enjoy each other’s company. I actually like Eboni and think that Ramona will get along with her way better than with Leah in the long run, as Eboni is what she aspires to be she’s very well spoken and graceful , Leah has the maturity of my 21 year old freaking get over your mummy issues and stop needing approval. She’s annoying and I hope she’s not on next year. Sonja needs to stop the drinking on camera I think it interacts badly with her antidepressants but other than that I like her and feel empathy for her she’s not mean and can be very witty and funny at times. Just don’t feel like watching her get black out drunk. It’s not entertaining at all I don’t think she watches her self (I’d be mortified)
Just wondering, has anyone out there slept with 3 brothers?
I don’t think she slept with three brothers. I believe they were looking for close DNA matches and the siblings were all related to her. Maybe. Even so her mother must have been really getting around if she told Eboni it could be one of a few people. It WAS the 80s. 🙂
Good on her mom to be honest. My mom told me she was a virgin until I found a wedding pic where she was preggers with me.
On my parents 24th anniversary, we were finally told “umm it’s actually our 25th, in case (which we were) planning a surprise 25th wedding party. My sister was 25, I was 23.(so what! She was preggers when married)
Secret that was ridiculously kept.
One of many, many, many!!!!!
I was already married for two years. So crazy.
My son agrees that after my mom passes I am going to hopefully find a letter saying “you were actually a product of your dad having a child by the affair when we married and had your sister. That is why you were never treated (obviously by everyone) the same as your sister and brother.
I hope that that happens. We can not imagine or figure out what or why I was/am treated so different.
My sister brother are too scared to ask and just assume be on mom’s good side.😊
I am now 61years my sister 63, and my brother 53.(brother lives in Las Vegas. Where? I don’t know)
I had a super great conversation with my mom for 45minutes yesterday. I finally did get in “I feel like the lost soul of the family”
After hearing about her relationship with my cousins children etc. (I have 2 and her only grandchildren. She will come to Las Vegas and I have never even had a idea)20 years, never a visit.
Thanks for letting me vent.😊
OMG, Cheryl. I’m so sorry that’s what’s happened in your life. There’s no explaining why some parents do the things they do. I’m glad you at least got to say what you needed to say. It’s her loss.
Thank you.😊 A LOT.💛
That is horrible Cheryl don’t apologize for venting. If you have children its probably made you a better mom
I would like too ! Just kidding Im a bore but had to answer in jest ! Great question. I laughed out loud. Not in any way shape or form to be laughing but I appreciate your sense of humour.
I’d like to meet Ebonis mom. I’d like to see their relationship now that she has met her biological dad.
I did not however learn anything from Leah and her mom. We see that she is immature yes. Leah glorifies her drinking and driving days and has created a strange fantasy about an Ivy League college and being a star athlete. What was strange is that she is still choosing the alcohol and drugs over everything . That was sad.
I didn’t take it that way, she was into the NYC club scene back in the day. Big whoop.
Wondering who her target audience is for writing an autobiography at her age? A book deal? So absurd!
I don’t enjoy her on this show, I surely won’t enjoy a book written by her!
Get rid of Leah and Eboni. Ax ALL the preaching and lecturing on race, politics, religion. Bring back the old RHONY.
Exactly!
If Bravo wants Leah and Eboni on a show, give them a spin-off!
Keep, Luanne, Sonja and Ramona and bring back Jill and Dorinda!
Leah and the book deal are stupid beyond words. She doesn’t even know what the book will be about. Is it a biography mixed with advice? She’s the last one…. And I have really had it with her dragging her boring family into each episode. While she may not have been obnoxious in this episode, her planned costume to be Ramona is offensive as hell. She has done nothing but trash Ramona all season in a blatant effort to have her fired (she overestimates her importance and sway). I hope it bites her in the ass.
Apparently Ramona is the only one who kept calling and supporting Sonja while she was sick. Luann claims to have tried to call her a few times. Nothing about anyone else. Say what you want about Ramona, she is a friend to Sonja and takes and forgives all the tongue lashings Sonja gives her — and this season Sonja was over the top in her attacks on Ramona. I assume it’s because Sonja can’t get it together (surprise surprise) and Ramona is moving forward, e.g. RE license (even if it doesn’t result in a career, she is trying). And Sonja (and Leah) are jealous of Ramona’s wealth.
Luann was her usual butt-hurt self. Called the PJs cheap instead of saying thank you. Complained about stuff. And a photo of them all on Big Blonde Hair in the PJs shows all of them smiling — except Lu, who had a disgusted look on her face. She seems to be a very unhappy person. She needs the “adulation” of her cabaret shows so maybe she will be better when she can perform again.
I really don’t care about Eboni. She is boring. She has polish, but doesn’t mesh with the others well.
Ramona did the same thing with Bethenny back in the day. Bethenny wasn’t being the best friend to Ramona. I forget what was going on. But Bethenny got sick or was just really down about the divorce or something. I remember her being in bed and Ramona coming over and taking care of her. There is a lot of good in Ramona somewhere under that racism and HUGE ego.
They all get book deals and no one reads them. The last 2 that came out were Margaret Josephs and Dorinda.
You are right about Ramona. Annoying as hell, but when the chips are down you can count on her. I remember when Bethany had a surgery and she came over to take care of her. I remember she brought a book to read in the other room, just so Bethany knew someone was there. She was worried Bethany didn’t have anyone there for her. I always thought that was sweet. I always say some people just surprise the hell out of you when something like that happens. The ones you think you can count on are rarely the ones that show up.
Yes, that is the scene I was thinking of, thanks. As self centered as Ramona is, I think it is more about monopolizing conversations and sort of lacking the ability to listen to others without comparing their trauma to hers. She frequently gets upset when people point that out because it seems she feels no one really listens to her. Which maybe true. She has a lot of opinions that I just turn out on.
I really like Eboni and she grows more likable with every episode. I’m happy that she found her father and that her new family has accepted her. Sonja makes me so sad. She searching for something or someone that she may never find. I’d hate to see her lose this job because I think she needs the money, but it’s doing nothing for her mental health. Ramona’s random acts of kindness don’t make up for her crappy behavior. Lu truly does think she’s above everyone else and, again, seems to be searching for someone to provide her with the life she wants to continue to live. Leah is just a mess. She wasn’t as bad last night as she usually is, but she was so trashy on Chat Room that I wouldn’t miss her if they don’t renew her contract. I think I could like Bershawn but she just sooooo loud. I have a tendency to not like people who don’t know how to use their indoor voice. By the way, I liked those pj’s that Ramona gave everyone.
I agree with everything you said except for Bershawn being loud. I had not noticed. Probably because NONE OF THEM use their inside voices. 😛
I don’t know what would be worse for Sonja’s mental health, coming back or not being back.
Very true about them not using inside voices. Maybe if Sonja was a friend of NY, she would really turn around. She would still get a paycheck, just not a big one.
Luann, Sonja and Leah are looking for a sugar daddy in one way or another. None of them are great “catches” in the NY world.
That’s what concerns me about Sonja. I think it would destroy her if they didn’t renew her contract but the longer she’s on the show the more fragile her mental health is. Most of the other ladies are loud & shrill. Bershawn has a very booming voice. Seriously, they all hurt my ears at one point or another.
Wait…Bershawn? Who is Bershawn? I musta missed something.
Disclaimer: I know nothing about NY real estate except that it’s expensive.
Eboni’s apartment in Tribeca looks pretty expensive. How do you think she can afford it? Do you think her radio/TV gigs pay that well?
Well, she used to be an attorney. I believe she has book revenue. Her last boyfriend was apparently wealthy. She does make money from FOX or wherever she is a commentator. But I agree it may not all be enough to cover that apartment. It could be she can. It could be her ex owns the apartment, and is allowing her to stay there. Or it could be that she does like Luann and lives outside the city and rents a place for the three or four months of filming. If you notice, Luann rarely films in the same apartment from season to season. I remember one season that Luann had to move out of her apartment on the same day that she had a Cabaret show that night.
I don’t think Ramona or Dorinda spend that much time in the city either. I think Dorinda was staying with John until they broke up and spent most of her time in The Berkshires. Ramona and Sonja, and perhaps Leah are the only ones that seem to have year round homes in the city. That’s just my observations from watching the show and it not from my source.
/Insert Tamra Judge, THAT’S MY OPINION!!!! Gif here.
🙂
Her show on Fox was cancelled so she doesn’t work there anymore.
Thanks!
I really enjoyed this episode. Everyone was on their best behavior and were getting along. Leah was less annoying than usual. Ebony sparkles when she’s happy. Ramona is pleasant when no one is screeching at her. Sonja was sober. I hope next week’s episode is as calm. I always thought NY was the most cohesive show because they tend to get along better, and last night solidified that for me. I’d love to see Ramona and Ebony together again next season.
I caught the game. Seemed weird not as genuine as it’s been with other casts. I always think of that Gilmore girls episode when Rory and Lorelai had to bring out the bop-it game. Like you know the night isn’t going so well you gotta take out a lame game to get people engaged in the night. This cast just has no chemistry as a whole. Kinda wish it was Eboni’s discussing her family life personally but that’s all I could put in to this show. So if they did just stick with Eboni and Ramona, that would be interesting. Sonja is getting to the point of just being sad to me. Next week is it huh and no reunion taped yet, interesting.
I can’t imagine them demoting Luanne again, unless shit went down between filming the season and now. Like with Kenya and Cynthia.
Imo they should just start courting Bethenny again, and Tinsley too while they are at it. Dorinda is also welcome to return as long as she can keep the bitterness to a minimum and just limit herself to slurring not verbally assaulting.
Eboni has earned her second season apple imo, but she is on thin ice.
Leah can go. I don’t like advocating for firings, but I certainly wouldn’t miss her or her family taking up airtime. I understand why Bravo thought she fit the Bethenny formula (reality TV veteran, business minded, funny, young, desperate for exposure), but she can’t hold a candle to Bethenny’s wit or intelligence. And Bethenny was quite unique in the sense that she was always willing to genuinely engage in petty drama with the like of Ramona, Sonja and even Kelly. Leah just starts shouting whatever line she thinks will get the most likes on twitter/reddit.
And Bethenny could readily admit her flaws. Leah doesn’t think she has any imo
Bethenny will never come back. She basically said as much on Twitter today. I’m starting to worry about my Source…. 🙁
Questing sources is always healthy, but I’m just saying that I personally can’t imagine another Luanne demotion making sense for the health of the show. For all I know they will actually demote her again just to cut costs or something. They decided it was a good idea to use a “black Shabbat” as the backdrop for Ramona and Sonja’s usually entertaining misbehavior in 2021. Clearly there is some questionable judgment there.
We appreciate your sources more than you know! any little bit of information you can extract from them is a blessing and fun for us to analyze.
I should have more later on today if SOURCE has time. That’s the plan anyway but SOURCE has a lot going on.
Is it just me or are all of us going through things? I’m dealing with several “when it rains it pours” issues with the site and the IRS (They owe me) and Banjo and I am sure I am forgetting something. Oh yeah, I about killed myself getting some heavy boxes and a huge trashcan to the street and it looks like they skipped me and I need a new Trash service.
Plus, at least six of y’all have had neck surgeries or other surgeries and lots of issues of your own. And all of this with the Delta variant hitting my area so hard that for the first time in the pandemic, out hospital are asking for mobile morgues.
The good news is we have each other here.
I’m definitely going through things. My poor fur baby is limping so bad on her hind leg. At first I thought her nail had grown too long, but I snipped it and she’s still limping. Ok, so maybe arthritis? And Mommy doesn’t have the money to pay for an extensive vet visit. Just elder blood work alone is $250.00
We’re talking X-Ray and meds now. I’ve talked to her vet, but she can’t give me a script without seeing her, to make sure that’s what it is.
Then the stupid place I live at messed up my transportation for my visit to the lymphedema clinic. Have to get my right leg wrapped so the swelling will go down. They upgraded my pain meds to Dilaudid 4mg four times a day. So by noon I’m plastered. My heart is skipping beats again, so Cardiologist appt is next week. Alright, I’ll be here all night if I keep going. Just say a prayer for my baby, I’m more worried about her than myself. And thanks for letting me vent. Love you guys. 💓💓💓
Geez Nadia. That’s a lot you have going on! hope you and your pup both feel better soon xoxo ~tt
Is it just me or does Leah want to be Tinsley? She bought the same breed dog and is dressing it up in a pink tutu like Tinsley did. She’s also been dressing more like an Uptown Barbie Doll and less like a Downtown Mob Hooker.
It won’t work though. She doesn’t have Tinsley’s good breeding. Maybe she should name her new book Charmless in the City?
That whole thing with the Harry poster was gross and immature. I really don’t see the point of Galentines Day celebrated around an old flame.
I enjoyed seeing Ramona act nice. She really can be lovely sometimes. I worry about Sonja. I think she’s confused and constantly making things up about her life that aren’t true. I doubt the guy she was set up with ever called her back. It makes me sad to see her do an apology tour all over Ramona’s house.
I am happy Eboni found her Dad. I am in the minority here, but I don’t watch the show for stuff like this. I want to see women dancing and laughing and eating beautiful food.. I like Eboni, but I think she would fit better on a different type of show. That said, I hope she gets out from under Leah’s influence, because it’s been holding her back from being part of the group.
I thought the same thing about the Harry poster. I don’t know if you watched Chat Room afterward but Leah was a guest. If you thought the behavior at Ramona’s was gross and immature, you would have hated Porsha, Gizelle & Leah talking about him.
I can’t believe that show is still on. I thought it was gone, ugh. When I saw it tacked at the end of one of my recordings I was appalled. I just cannot stand Porsha anymore. She and Leah are two of a kind. They belong on one of those TLC shows. Not that Bravo is high brow or anything but those two are low. Gizelle, sometime yes sometimes no.
Gizelle has hit rock bottom and was as bad as the other two. Watch What Happens Live is off until after Labor Day I think and they put Chat Room on instead. How in the hell are Porsha & Gizelle the best Bravo personalities they could find to host it?
Hi Terri, I didn’t watch chat room. I don’t know what that is, but thank you for mentioning it. I can use a diversion while adjusting to my kid being away in college. It’s so weird.You spend nearly two decades raising them just to say goodbye, and they couldn’t be happier.
It’s the excitement of going away, but your kid will definitely miss you. Chat Room is incredibly bad so if you’re looking for a distraction, that’ll be one.