The RHOBH recap will be running a bit behind tonight. I overslept a bit and when I woke up, the police were in the hood. The guy who lives right across the street from me, has a new roommate and that roommate has a pit pull. Apparently, someone lured the dog out of the backyard with pizza. So there is a dog napper on the loose! I have a suspect. Also, I feel terrible because on any other day I would have been awake and looking out the window at their side gate. I hope the dog shows back up.
Kathy Hilton Is Buying A New House?
Anyway, it’s time for the finale. And If you have not seen the preview for the reunion, stop what you are doing and go watch it right now. Andy Cohen rips Erika a new one! I didn’t think he had the guts! He basically puts her on trial! I just realized RHOSLC is not a new episode tonight. So, YAY! We start with Erika going to a Chinese restaurant with Crystal. Crystal plans to throw the girls a Chinese New Year Party there. The restaurant is really nice. Crystal says that fighting on New Year’s is really bad luck. Do we really think these women can get through a dinner party without multiple knock down drag out fights? No. No. We do not.
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Apparently, Kathy Hilton needs a new bazillion dollar house to live in. I hate moving so much. I can’t imagine how traumatizing this move would be. Sutton comes to see the house. She is still in a boot so one of the guys ends up carrying her into the house. Oh! It is a new house that she is building to sell! That makes more sense. They bought the house to move in but Rick didn’t want to leave the old house. The sale price will be around $53 million. Because of course. Sutton tells Kathy that it is weird Erika is talking to her again like nothing happened.
The Fox Force Five Minus Teddi
The Fucking Four Fucknuts go out to eat together. Or pretend to eat. As they do. But the do get drinks. Right away the start conspiring about Sutton. Kyle happily throws Sutton under the bus to Erika. She tells her that Sutton believe the car accident story. BECAUSE SHE HAS A BRAIN. Erika swears that “her story is true.” We need Maury Povich because the lie detector says, that’s a lie. Erika also says that her story will never change. Then, she tries to tell the story again and seems to not remember her previous lies. Now she is saying that her son came to help her find Tom. How would they know where to look? Even Kyle isn’t buying this new version of the story that changes all the time. Kyle tries to tell Erika that her IG account is a bad look. Erika says she likes trolling the trolls. No food was ordered.
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Garcelle went on a very awkward date. For some reason the whole date was in the back of an SUV. Dating sucks. She wants to fire her dating coach. Men should be clamoring to date Garcelle. What is going on there? Oh! It’s time for everyone to arrive at the Chinese New Year Dinner. Crystal looks amazing. I like her when she is not being rude to Sutton. She can be kind of a mean girl. Crystal’s mother and her boyfriend arrive to the dinner. It’s lovely to see them! Kathy Hilton arrives with her date, Elliot Mintz. We’ve seen him before on the show I want to say it was an outdoor party where people were allegedly doing coke in the bathroom? He has to be pushing 80. Maybe Kathy could set him up with Erika Jayne. He’s got money.
The Entrances To This Event Remind Me Of The Red Carpet
Rinna arrives alone in a black sequins catsuit. Ah yes, now we get the flashback scenes to Dorit’s dinner party where everyone except for Erika and Elliot ran off to do coke in the bathroom. At this party there is a candy sculptor making Chinese candies for all of the signs of the Chinese Zodiac. I’m a Dragon, obviously the best sign to be. š Ironically, Rinna is the bunny. LOL. I love Rinna’s cat suit and short bob wig. Garcelle only fakes it. She’s not impressed. Kyle and Mauricio look amazing as always. Dorit and PK are happy to see Elliot. Garcelle and Rinna try to mend fences. Garcelle wants Rinna to extend an olive branch to their mutual friend Denise. Rinna is not amused.
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Erika arrives with the same hairdo as Kyle. It’s a unique style so that seems kind of odd. Sutton arrives with her boyfriend, Michael. I need to know more about him. I am sure he is super rich. Speaking of rich, the dinner party is beautiful! The women all have red envelopes to feed the dragon? for good luck. When the dragons (?) come in everyone at the table pulls out their phones to film it. This dinner is quite the production. Crystal might just save her diamond with this event. It’s spectacular. The food is making me starving. Of course, Kyle has to randomly divert the entire celebration for her favorite past time this season, throwing Sutton under the bus. Sutton tells Erika she doesn’t want to begin the new year with any ill will between them. Erika refuses to reply.
End Notes
Erika for some reason chats with PK of all people. She doesn’t know about his mocking her lies at this point. Anyway we are on to the desert bar. Kathy tries to counsel Erika. This is my favorite finale party of all time. Perfectly done, Crystal. Once again, Sutton tries to make amends with Erika again.
Sutton finally moved into her new home six months after the six week projected time. Kyle has put the Bel Air house on the market. Part of me thinks she won’t really sell it. She loves that house so much. Kyle and Kathy remain very close. Dorit has added ready to wear gowns to her collection. She designed a special dress for the reunion. PK has named it The Reunion. Lisa Rinna has added acrylic nails to her fashion line and she is thrilled that Amelia is no longer dating Scott Disick. Garcelle is back to shooting The Real in the studio and has stopped dating for now. BTW, I REALLY enjoy The Real. If you are not watching you should. It’s NOTHING like when Tamar was on. It’s a very sweet show. Crystal is hoping to go to China to visit her pop star brother soon. Erika Girardi is in deep shit. The End.
Crystal has had quite the uneven season. IMHO she started off strong, then faded into the background once “The Erika Jayne Show” burst onto the scene, then finally broke out again in the last couple episodes. I hope she gets a second season.
Sutton started off on the wrong foot (too soon?), but IMHO her willingness to do what hardly anyone else on that show had the courage to do made her a fan favorite. I can hardly wait to see what she pulls out at the reunion, and I can hardly wait to see what she brings next season.
Garcelle came in hot, and she consistently won me over with her warmth and transparency. IMHO, she gave us a much needed reprieve from the most brutal aspects of this season. I feel good about what she’ll give us next season.
Oh, and it looks like we’ll start to see next week some BTS action on how the Faux Fluff Five finally fell apart. It’s about damned time, though it seems obvious why Kyle and Dorit now want nothing to do with the Pretty Mess.
Kyle is so two faced….how could anyone with a brain believe anything that came out of that cold hearted bitches mouth! Erika is a very evil biatch! Sutton is my hero!!! Kathy Hilton is a hoot!! Love her!
I so much wish the FFF would have some real fractures and turn on each other finally but I am not too hopeful despite online reports and glimpses of the reunion hinting at it. Last week Kyle on WWHL denied the LVP claim that she told Camille about Tom’s financial troubles at Andy’s shower and added that she and Erika were good and had just spoken the night before and then tonight on WWHL Dorit was 100% backing and defending Erika and saying they’re good friends.
Even though they’re coming off a very strong season, I really think the cast needs to change slightly going into the next season and I’d love one or two of those FFF to go. Unfortunately I think OG Kyle is cemented to stay as she secures Kathy likely coming back… I can only hope her karma will come back to bite her eventually! Erika is a wild card in that she obviously was at the center of everything this season so there’s that and I think they’ll take her back if she’s willing, I’m just curious if she’ll bow out now that she’s not under contract due to it heightening her legal risk. I can’t stand Rinna anymore and wish she’d leave but Andy seems to love her and she has a bigger name recognition. If Dorit wants to remain on the show she should really be demoted because she doesn’t bring anything exciting or original. Hoping they’ll replace her with someone new and lessen the stranglehold the FFF have had. After tonight’s WWHL I’d love to see Jennifer Tilly on more next season in scenes with Sutton, she seems as sweet as she is quirky.
The only way I could be happy to see Rinna next season is if they brought back Denise Richards and Lisa Vanderpump to light her up. Camille already said she would not come back but who knows. Rinna with these non stop lame wigs since Brandi Glanville made fun of her hair. If she felt so iconic, She would not try so hard. Iām done with Rinna & Dorit.
Kyle is a platinum level shit stirrer. She can take all the responsibility for sticking Erika with the Sutton pin. I donāt like Kyle at all this season.
Man, Kyle is relentless with Sutton. Like why does Sutton have to say everything?
Crystal’s party was spectacular. I wish we could have seen the candy animals up close, they were incredible! And I loved everyone’s sparkly outfits.
If I remember correctly, the Vanity Fair article on Paris & Nikki back in the early 2000’s, talked about Elliot Mintz never being more than 10 feet away from them, just staying out of paparazzi range, knowing how to keep their image going.
Yes, the Reunion looks awesome judging from the promo!
Dorit on WWHL, obviously displeased to be sharing the screen with Jennifer Tilly, it’s pretty funny. Love Dorit’s outfit.
I used to think Crystal was a total snoozefest, but as the episodes go by I see Crystal is one of those people who don’t speak unless they have something relevant to say. It was special to see her sharing her culture this episode. Remember Tiffany (from RHoD) trying to force people to eat chicken feet and the nonsense with the ants? I have so much respect for Crystal for how she shared her culture. I love the idea of a more diverse housewives cast and I really appreciate when the cast members get to learn from diverse wives without Leva’s force-it-down-your-throat thing. We do need to see more diversity on TV, and I love how it was done this season. Fingers crossed it gets better. BTW, I hate how Kyle was shit-stirring at the restaurant and causing trouble with Sutton. I have so must respect for Garcell’s work ethic and how long a career she’s had – Rinna is so jealous. And Sutton is right, what DO all these women see in Erika??? P.S. TT, I love all the variations of nicknames you have for the fox force five! Fucknuts! You’re hilarious!
The ONE FUCKING DAY when I am not Gladys Kravitizing out my window all day and the damn dog gets stolen. I could have stopped it! I’m heartbroken.
TT, of all your hilarious phrases over the years, this is the new #1. Who wouldāve ever predicted Gladys Kravitz would become a verb in the 21st Century? āIām not Gladys Kravitzingā¦youāre Gladys Kravitzing!ā Abnerrrr!! š
I watched Bewitched as a child sort of secretly because Mama didn’t want us around “witchcraft” She probably would not have liked Harry Potter either. But Mama was a Gladys Kravitz and I am not a HUGE Gladys Kravitz because I work from home on the computer and am alway ALWAYS looking out my window to help with eye strain. I know who belongs in this hood and who is sus. ON ANY OTHER DAY I COULD HAVE SAVED THAT DOG. I just slept through the damn day. I will never forgive myself.
Iām so nosy, that my dogs are now!
Abner! There’s a gorilla on the Stevens lawn!
I do wish for that puppy dog’s safe return and severe consequences for the abductor. The animal kingdom is, unfortunately, at the mercy of the human race.
Please update us TT when (not if) the dog is returned. Prayers it happens soon
Thatās terrible! Who steals someoneās best friend/dog?
Hey Tamara, I told you I would tell you when Geoffrey Paschalās trial is on Court TV, and itās on now.. Actually it started a day or two ago and Court TV is broadcasting it.. I think Iām going to start catching up with it tonight and then watch it live on out.. Cheers š..
My brain is full. Which case this again?
He’s the 90 Day FiancĆ© guy who had the gf from Russia.
Wow! Reunion preview is a must watch! So agree! Just saw it!
I try to find redeeming qualities in everyone. I’ve tried hard with Erika. I just can’t and it’s her behavior too. Why is she renting a large home? If I was her I’d be in a modest tiny condo with security. I actually think most women would happily speak negatively about former spouses and tell the world about their dirt. If we’re betrayed we want support and it’s natural to provide the proof of their disappointment in other’s behavior. But Tom et all have dirt on her. Her hands are not clean.
If I was her I would absolutely be threatened by the people asking frank questions. If she wasn’t guilty she wouldn’t be so defensive. A normal person would break down and cry because it’s a severe change. And if she didn’t know it would shocking and a betrayal. If I was her and innocent I’d be crying and wishing the worst for him. Nobody hurts me like that and walks away unscathed.
Hope the doggie makes it home! It’s not your fault or responsibility! Gladys analogy cracked me up! At 36 I know! My boyfriend comes to my house and asks me what my only neighbor is doing. I don’t know nor care! My mom was Nora and she was a busybody! There’s a kids chapter book Busybody Nora! I’m going to now respond to my boyfriend’s inquiries regarding my neighbor with I don’t know, Gladys!!!
I think Crystal will be back and possibly get that China trip out of it, just my take. I always enjoy a cultural party and this was miles above Tiffany’s partyš¤£ overall ok episode. I have to say I wasn’t much of a Garcelle fan last year but she’s definitely my favorite this year. I love the Denise digging she does, lol. Kyle was my favorite outfit of the night. So 4 weeks more of erica saying she didn’t know, ugh, I guess it beats Dorit coming at Garcelle for a storylineš
Yes! This is how you show Chinese Culture. I was so happy to see her mother. Tiffany showed us how NOT TO DO IT. You don’t force chicken feet on people and demand they eat it. It took me a minute to warm up to Crystal. But I think after learning more about her, she was just nervous. And she probably assumed that she needed to be confrontational. When she was just herself, she was quite likeable. That final dinner party was EXCEPTIONAL and should have spanned two episodes.
I completely agree about Crystal being nervous. Sheās also the youngest in the group and that may have contributed to her finding her place. I liked her from the beginning & found her interesting & her party looked amazing! Although I wasnāt a fan of the leather pants, I looked forward to her different fashion choices.
I love watching Erika trip herself up every time she opens her mouth. The Chinese New Year party looked pretty amazing. It was nice to see a gathering of housewives where there wasn’t a catfight at the table. Kyle came close to stirring up something between Sutton & Erika but that fizzled out. Kathy Hilton looked so frumpy in the dress she wore to the party and it looked like she forgot to brush her hair. That was a little surprising.
I canāt believe that no one has mentioned Kathy Hiltonās lampshade hat. It was so ridiculous!
I’m glad I read the comments before posting mine because the lampshade hat was going to be it! LOL! “Couture” sometimes baffles me with the ugliness of it. Glad I’m a jeans and sneakers person
š I love bucket hats & was borderline envious wishing I had that hat, knowing full well folks were gonna trash it. I still want one!!
So before the reunion, Rinna came home to Erika’s house to drink champagne. After all that has come up about the Girardi’s. What is going on there?
Andy Cohen is very brave during the reunion from what we can see on the preview clips, so glad he asked what he does and saying to Erika ‘I know what you make on the show’.
How it has been for the production team to be around certain women of RHOBH filming this season, it must have been challenging at some points.
Can someone help me out. During the season, in one of the previews, Kyle is trying on a million dollar necklace and said something like, does anyone have a million dollars I can borrow. Erika was with her and said something like, no but you can help me with my legal fees.
Was this scene ever part of an episode? I was waiting the whole season to see that full clip but I donāt remember if it made it to one of the episodes.
It was shown last nite, i think the episode before the finale while they were still at the resort in San Diego. They included the trip to the jewelry store as one of the “never before seen”, or whatever they call them…maybe a “bonus clip”
Ok, thank you! I will look again.
TT ā¦ Iām so sorry about your neighborās dog and ask that you donāt blame yourself. Everything happens for a reason and I would hate to think of you getting hurt because you confronted the situation. It is not your fault! Even Gladys slept. The comments about culture were interesting and the difference between Leva/Ebony/Tiffany and Garcelle/Crystal were quite the lesson in inviting someone into your life versus preaching, pouncing and shoving your life down someoneās throat (figuratively and literally). Garcelle handled tough conversations directly and without a soapbox. Crystal has an obsession with scheduling her own life and doesnāt need to control anyone outside her family (I.e. Tiffany). There is talking and then there is preaching. Although I was off put by Crystalās interaction with Sutton at the beginning, I admire her staying in it and not closing the door with Sutton. Sutton was the hero of the season, IMO. I think she was a friend I would like to have if I was going through major crap. She asked questions, she challenged her friendās behavior and she took a huge beating from some of her āfriendsā. She didnāt blindly support Erika and thatās not what a real friend should do. A real friend gives you a reality check Sutton deserved to have support and I think she was great this season. The reunion looks great. Hoping the best moments werenāt all shown in the preview. I only want Dorit back because I need more PK & Mo scenes. Iām still giggling over that dinner.
The guy is putting up lost dog signs. OR reward signs or something and it is really heartbreaking to watch. I’m literally crying over his dog. It’s just so sad. He’s kind of new to the neighborhood and the guy who he is living with told me that the dog was only there temporarily when we had a passing conversation about him before. Pit bulls are not my favorite breed but that dog was/IS! Adorable and on the small side for a Pit. I just hope they find him.
Pits are naturally big mush babies and are so utterly devoted to their person. The ones that get the bad rap are not to blame – it’s how they are raised/trained. A Mastiff’s bite if by far more damaging than a Pit’s. That said I wouldn’t want to be bitten by either. I have been bitten twice, once in the face as a child and once on my arm as an adult.
Thank you, you are so right about Pits being big mush balls. They are so misunderstood. I hope this baby gets home, safely.
I need to add – neither bite was by a pit – one was a God knows what mix commonly referred to as a Heinz 57 lol the other was a beagle
I was watching Survivor and during commercials switched to the housewives and then back to Survivor. I laughed when Kathy’s friend, Elliott, said he couldn’t hear the conversation and asked Kathy what was said. I laughed at Kathy’s hat. She is so frumpy and yet Paris isn’t, Kathy makes me laugh. The awkward silence Erica created was really good tv. She does everything for the dramatic impact. She can’t apologize for anything, and what’s up with Erica’s awful makeup this year? Mikey was in a a scene, why would he let her wear too dark of foundation? PK may be an jerk in business, but he is very funny and likable. I want a show with MO and PK. Kyle is absolutely disgusting this season with all the Sutton shade. Dorit is so annoying. She wasn’t happy sharing tv on WWHL with Jennifer Tilley. Can we get scenes with Jennifer and Sutton?
Holy Crap! I missed Survivor this week! I have to do a DVR juggle every night and I don’t remember even seeing Survivor so I did not juggle this week! Now I have to watch on Demand and there is no way I can recap because it doesn’t let me pause for long enough to type. š I can’t believe I missed it and didn’t even know. There was a lot going on here yesterday. And I also slept a lot.
Just a thought, not sure if this applies with your provider, but the On Demand services I’ve used keep your place when you hit “Stop”. When you select the episode again, it resumes at the point left off after taking however long a break (pause).
I LOVE Xander and JD!
Xander “when I see butterflies, I think of my dead relatives.” hilarious. The broccoli line was very funny too.
I’m just watching now and I’m really bummed that they didn’t do a better job showing us those amazing lollipops. I was dying to see a close up of every single one (or at least just a few). I also wouldn’t have minded if they zoomed in on the end part of the artist making one.
I guess my name change out me into moderation. Lol I’ve gone by “lori”, with the first letter in lower case, since practically the beginning of this blog, but over the years have struggled with other Loris coming in, so finally I have decided to add “with a small L” to my name. No more confusion ever again.
And already I have forgotten to do it. š¤¦āāļø
I think Erika is obviously very calculating with her actions on the show. (ie running mascara, Tomās mental decline comments, etc.) At first I thought the drastic change in Ericaās attitude with Sutton this episode and last, was due to āhappy pills.ā After thinking about it though, I wonder if Sutton hiring a bodyguard after what Erika whispered in her ear at Kathyās dinner party had something to do with it and Erika was asked to play nice by production. I also think she didnāt get as glammed up and have over the top makeup for the reunion intentionally. I love Sutton and Garcelle and have softened on Crystal. I hope the three of them become tight. TT any update on the missing dog? Hoping he is found!!!
No, sadly. I feel like it was MY dog that was taken. I used to see him in the yard all the time. Hopefully, we will have good news soon? I’m praying.
Just to be clear, that mascara did not run. You cannot buy non smudge proof mascara. It just isnāt sold. She doctored her eye makeup to do that.
Even $5 drugstore makeup doesnāt run.
So sad.
While she may have done something to make it run more, I don’t know, but I personally don’t like water proof mascara, and I have definitely had mine run (badly) when crying. When I go to funerals or weddings is pretty much the only time I wear waterproof, for that reason. I will say, she must be wearing a LOT of mascara. I also think that she purposely wore non waterproof. There’s only one reason she would do that when she knows damn well she’s gonna be crying, not to mention under hot lights, etc.
Kathy, Kyle, Kim, Garcelle, Sutton, Rinna, Denise, and Jennifer. That’s my line up. Oh, and Maybe Dorit. We need someone to make fun of! She does look great and I oddly find PK extremely likable this season, especially his friendship with Mauricio. Rinna needs to stay so they (Garcelle and Denise) can hold her feet to the fire. I literally laughed out loud when they showed Erika being asked a question last night, and she was like, ummm, duh? Or was that the preview of the reunion? Whatever it was I am ALL IN.
Damn, that too many. Strike Kim, and maybe Jennifer. We need one more season to drive Rinna off. She is so flipping unlikeable this season, brings absolutely nothing whatsoever, except for Harry Hamlin, who I adore. And a men’s version is not a bad idea.
I can’t believe PK is so likeable. I never imagined I’d actually see him as the voice of reason. I love his antics with Mauricio. We need more fun husbands to cut through the bullshit!
This show would kill Kim Richards.
At this point I wonder Iād they can even insure her.
I guess I am out on my own limb here but I want the entire cast back. I may be pissed off at the mean girls, but I still need them back next season.
Yeah, I do agree. It’s actually a great line up. Very balanced. Maybe Denise Fucking Richards can make an appearance. I just want to see Rinna embarrassed and humiliated the way she did to Denise. Andy did say (to Jennifer Tilly?) that he agreed it was a great cast.
#teamsutton
#teamgarcielle
#teamcrystal
#fuckeverybodyelse
Crystal’s mother is simply adorable. I was so happy to see her there, it gave the festivities a feeling of authenticity that can be lacking at gatherings where just the ladies are there. Loved all of the hubbies and dates as well. Even though Kathy’s husband doesn’t want to participate, she brings someone fun as an escort. Erika and Rinna need to find someone fun and interesting to bring as well. All of the ladies looked so good this episode. One thing that cracked me, there was a shot of someone asking Crystal what color to wear. Anything but white because white is the color of mourning in Chinese culture. Here comes Dorit in a white boa/bolero jacket! She did look fabulous-like old Hollywood but still!
Is anyone else reminded, when watching Rinna, of a simpleton (TT, can I use this word???) at some crowded venue, like a circus or the zoo or something where there are tons of people around or even the family reunion and there is always that one person who is clapping her hands too enthusiastically over nothing, kicking her leg up in the air when she’s sitting down for no reason, smiling too wide and too often… talking too loudly… laughing maniacally at every little thing. Why does she do this? Is she on meds or something that make her overly excited or what? My god, I’d be so embarrassed to have to witness this face to face. It’s just horrible and it matches her personality BTW.
Rinna is a clown. I think funny is her go to. Unfortunately, it grates.
Iāve always thought this of Rinna. Even her regular voice is this loud squawk. Itās like sheās an extremely unrefined woman who became rich but still has no sense of class so she continues to act like the simpleton from the small rural town she grew up in. And her talk with Garcelle about their friendship, what a contrast. Garcelle being so calm, honest and real and Rinna just smiling and nodding and agreeing manically. Sheās extremely fake so she is always āon.ā Itās so off putting.
Well said
I just see Rinna as DESPARATE for attention. When she over-exaggerates her expressions with her mouth open she looks like a blow-up doll. Really tired of her.
It looks like Andy goes after Erika at the reunion but will he call out Kyle? They were out in the patio area of the resort in San Diego and Erika was going on and on, Kyle & Co were laughing like it was the funniest things they’ve ever heard. And then Kyle says something like…oh keep going Erika, you’re so entertaining! The ass-kissing and fawning over Erika was nauseating. I would love for Andy to ask Kyle about that
Kyle is a phony sycophant. The only person she likes is Kyle. Ugh.
I get so aggravated with Kyle throwing rocks & hiding her hand yet at the same time I feel sorry for her and both her sisters. When I get aggravated with her I remind myself the 3 are products of Big Kathy (God forgive me, I always wanna say Large Marge). I canāt even begin to imagine some of the things they endured and/or witnessed. It doesnāt excuse the bad behaviors toward others but it does put things into perspective for me.
I need to add – neither bite was by a pit – one was a God knows what mix commonly referred to as a Heinz 57 lol the other was a beagle
I’d like the entire cast to come back.
Dorit: Looks great and P.K is very entertaining. Stands up for herself. Was excellent at taking Garcelle to task for perceived rudeness (Garcelle is not infallible).
Cystal: Improved as the season continued. I appreciate her being mature enough to reconcile with Sutton.
Rinna: Intelligently recognised that this season wasn’t about her and graciously didn’t try to take centre stage. An integral part of the cast, in part for her ability to polarise audiences (the powerful love/hate dynamic).
Kyle: Also integral but needs to take acting lessons from Rinna on how to move the storyline along without so obviously throwing people under the bus (Sutton). Can’t imagine RHOBH without her.
Sutton: Her vulnerability is endearing, as is her determination to stand up for what she thinks is right (or wrong, as in the case of Erika). Great casting choice, her money, couture and an inability to hide her emotions make for entertaining television.
Garcelle: Adds an emotional layer to the show, a depth, that was missing. Her confessionals are some of her best work on the show. Is a natural alpha and may vie with Kyle for “the crown”.
Erika: The reason this season was unmissable. Unlike LVP, she turns up to face the music. I hope she comes back for next season. I also hope she didn’t know what Tom was up to, I doubt she did as no older controlling man is likely to include his trophy wife in the inner dealings of his business. Nothing I’ve seen of Tom suggests he would ever has sought Erika’s advice on the runnings of the law firm. I wish Erika would express more sympathy for the victims. I also wish she’d stop with the ridiculous stories.
Kathy: Great addition. Perfect as a “friend of”.
The only sympathy Erika shows is for herself. Truly awful person with no compassion.
Did she really face the music? I saw lots of deflecting and threatening.
The only reasons Rinna didn’t take center stage was that 1) she got major hate backlash last season, and 2) she’s a bully and she’s afraid of Erica. She wasn’t afraid of Denise because Denise is not a cutt throat bitch. She’s basically a nice person. Rinna is the biggest hypocrite in the world.
Erica showed up for a paycheck (now she NEEDS the money). She didn’t “show up” correctly. She just used the platform to try to sell us on her lies and thought that she could shed some tears and we’d feel sorry for her. She’s DELUSIONAL.
That being said, of course it made for an exciting season, but that’s not worth her staying on the show for me. The victims deserve better. I kind of don’t think it would have mattered who was on the cast this season with the Girardi situation.
I could not get over Erika saying her story never changes then trying to tell said story and being unable to remember which version sheād last told the women. She was completely stuck. Wow.