It’s time for the last RHOP recap before the reunion. This photo of Robyn captures my mood tonight. I’m not expecting much. I suppose we have the vow renewal for Karen and “The Black Bill Gates.” And Juan and Michael finally show up on screen if only to fawn over each other. I didn’t think this season was that eventful, and yet we are having a FOUR PART REUNION? Really? I blame Cardi B for this.
The Last Thing Robyn and Juan Need Is A Baby
We start with a double date with Robyn and Ashley. It’s really just a reason for Juan and Michael make googly eyes at each other. What is a spicy watermelon margarita? Can someone bring me one? Michael has a personal trainer five days a week. That seems a bit obsessive. Michael has avoided filming because he can’t stand Candiace and more specifically, Chris. Ashley asks about Robyn and Juan having another baby. Don’t they have to have sex for that? They can’t even carry on a conversation. Do we really believe that Juan wants to have another baby? Robyn is 42 years old. The entire topic is ridiculous.
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On to other ridiculous topics like Candiace’s “record deal.” The E1 website doesn’t have her listed as an artist. And their actual signed artists are all people you have never heard of. Meanwhile, Robyn is moving her business to a warehouse. Juan is there to help but of course they have another argument about the hypothetical baby. Juan storms off. We’re twenty minutes in and it’s all filler. And the reunion is FOUR EPISODES? How? The only franchise that needs a four episode reunion this year is RHOSLC. However, RHOP has better ratings than RHOSLC.
Bravo’s Marital Kiss Of Death
At the wedding venue, all the women freak out because they have to climb a long staircase to get to the bar. I’d be more worried about coming down the staircase after drinking at the bar. Also, Gizelle is still in a boot. It looks like all the husbands will be there and get into an argument. The girls are all dressed better than the RHOBH cast at the reunion. Wendy can’t get out of the car in her dress. It’s one of those gowns that you cannot walk or sit in. Dumb choice, but it’s pretty! Candiace immediately starts stirring the pot with Wendy who is refusing to acknowledge Robyn or Gizelle. Mind your business, Candiace. Gizelle and Robyn immediately start trashing Wendy.
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Gizelle is apparently dating a much younger man. But, she doesn’t want to give any details on camera. Macy Gray is at the vow renewal? You now have my full attention. I’m shocked that she is Karen’s friend. Where have we been hiding her? Karen’s dress is gorgeous. But, how is she going to get up all those stairs? Somehow she manages it. Eventually. Now she has to get back down. Macy Gray sings her new song for the first dance. It’s not exactly a song to dance to.
It’s Dinner Time AKA Time For The Main Event!
Michael arrives late due to some sort of birthday party for one of the kid’s friends. Allegedly. Candiace starts trash talking him right away. Juan, Michael and Chris are all at the same table and the tension is high between Michael and Chris. Juan tries (and fails) to get them to work out their differences. Chris tries to make amends. But, Michael is not interested in his apology. When Michael tries to talk to Robyn, Candiace says “This is the whitest privilege! I have to go,” and storms off. What is it with all the runners this episode!? Leave it to Candiace to make things even worse.
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Meanwhile, Candiace’s white husband is left to deal with the Michael situation. The minute Candiace is gone, Michael and Chris shake hands and agree not to disrespect each others wives. Problem solved. Michael asks Juan for a hug. And he gets one. His night is made. Then the electric slide begins and the party begins. Juan leaves early. Chris confronts Candiace over her dramatic white privilege excuse to flee the dinner table. He once again tries to teach her simple social skills that most people learn in elementary school. Candiace is on the short bus though so instead of putting her listening ears on, she starts screaming at Chris to STFU! Because, Candiace.
In the endnotes we learn that Gizelle is no longer dating the young guy and instead had a hot girl summer. Mia is building a bigger house with a suite for her mother. Wendy is writing a memoir. Um, why? Chris barely speaks to Candiace’s mother. Now if only he would leave Candiace. Robyn and Juan have moved into their new house, but still don’t have a wedding date.
I have to say the reunion looks GOOD! Maybe we do need four parts?
Maybe I’m grading on a curve, but I’m willing to go through the four-part RHOP Reunion simply because they’ve been one of the most consistently entertaining Bravo shows as of late. They give us so many shenanigans, and I just can’t stop watching.
Karen’s vow renewal looked like such a crazy fun mess.
I agree! RHOP is my favourite housewives show! There’s always something going on that makes me giggle. It doesn’t seem forced or fake like RHOBH. The husband interactions are my favourite. They keep it real even crazy G!
I wish you guys in the US are able to get Real Housewives of Melbourne. We’re up to episode 3 now and it’s good.
CocoQld, I agree. I love Melbourne.
Yep ❤️ Melbourne but to be honest I’m really missing Gina and Lydia just doesn’t feel the same without them ( especially Gina and her fake tan playing tennis in stilettos) she was housewives gold !
Cardi or Nikki?
It’s Nikki. I still struggle watching because Candiace ruins every episode for me. Gizelle surprised me, in a good way, when she told Candiace Ashley had nothing to do with the fight last year and how she and Micheal interacted tonight.
OH. LOL. I’m not really up on the music industry. Sorry.
GAWD KNOWS I wish it were Cardi instead. Stop teasing.
I’ve had a watermelon margarita and it was delicious, but not a spicy one.
I cannot imagine a 4 part reunion. Idk how many episodes were in this season, but it feels like it was short. What really happened? It all seemed like filler. Candiace is horrible. I did not like Wendy her freshman season, but next to Candiace this season, I actually liked her.
You’re right… we wouldn’t like Wendy this year if Candiace wasn’t on the show. Candiace makes everyone look better because her behavior is so inappropriate.
MelG, how’s the ankle/foot?
Awe, you’re soseeet to ask.
I had my last wound care appt last week. That incision that had opened is looking a lot better, and pretty much closed up now. I have to wait 2 wks from that last appt before I resume PT. I am out of the boot now though. I’m just getting around really slowly – using crutches for short distance and the knee scooter if I go into the grocery store.
*sweet
There were 17 episodes. So now they get paid for 21. That is a huge pay increase for some of them.
Gizelle may add an east wing ! 🤣💰💰💰😂
I love watching the show to see how badly they all dress; they actually dressed so beautifully for the vow renewal. Candaice’s mother is a very put together woman and she is aging so gracefully. Candaice’s childishness has no limits with the way she behaved when her husband and Michael were speaking. It was great to see Juan jump in to help mediate and then Robin chimed in unnecessarily with her 0 cents. Why is Robin still pretending she has a real relationship? We’ve heard her story about how Juan wasn’t there for her when her babies were little but Juan keeps wanting to share his side, that she wasn’t there for him. I need to hear his perspective. I’m loving Karen so much, she’s the only one with a healthy relationship on the whole show. Was Wendy covering up her nipple all night? If she couldn’t sit down in that dress at home why would she think she could sit down at the event? She was so uncomfortable and tight. Why would she wear that dress? Some dresses and tops are not meant for larger breasts. Someone needs to tell her that her titties don’t fit most of her outfits.
Yes, Wendy was actually holding the dress up or covering her breasts with her hands. Even her DH said “boobies.” That dress shows just how deluded she is about her new body. How could she think that was an attractive look? And apparently Eddy did all the work on her “candle business” and she claimed the limelight with photographs etc.
Actually a bunch of dresses were too tight. Karen’s dress was pretty but from the back she was bulging out of it and it looked like she could explode any minute. I don’t get it with women who can’t bring themselves to get a slightly bigger dress — they’d look much better.
I am over Ashley and Michael. Especially Michael.
I can’t even follow the men’s arguments. And don’t really care. They do seem more civilized than their wives.
Robin and Juan? WTF? Juan appears to be there for his sons. He has no interest in filming and will not be embarrassed by Robyn trying to push her storyline along. I don’t think they really interact at all in private. I read they have separate bedrooms.
Candiace’s mother still wants her money’s worth of camera time so Candiace has to take her everywhere. She even seemed to want to be on the cover of the CD. What a horrible woman who spawned an even worse daughter.
You’re so right. Karen’s dress was beautiful but wayyyy too small. Didn’t she look at her back in the mirror. She’s not fat but that dress made her look fat bcz it was the wrong size Sighhhhh
I have been wondering, when referring to the husbands, what does DH mean exactly?
Thanks.
Dear Husband.
I thought there would never be a more creepy, sleazier husband than Jim Bellino, until Michael Darby. I think that were it not that Ashley and her husband are on a reality show they would still have an open “marriage”. Juan puts up with the creep to stay relevant. They need the money.
Wendy’s dress was beautiful, but she was clearly very uncomfortable. I couldn’t enjoy myself in a dress that I couldn’t walk, sit, or dance in for fear that my boobs would fall out.
Yes, the Robyn/Juan baby is fake. As well as the Gizelle boyfriend. They all know the kiss of death in the world of reality is not being transparent about your love life. Not a smart move Gizelle, if true.
Candiace is sooo insecure. She should listen to her husband.
UNPOPULAR OPINION ALERT!
I’m just fine with Michael Darby. He seems like a great dad, and his relationship with Ashley apparently makes them both happy. Every marriage is not June and Ward Cleaver. It’s clear they have an open marriage. They seem very happy together. Why is no one upset with JUAN over his clear bromance with Michael?
We accept a lot of sexualities these days. I think that LGBT has run out of letters. People are announcing their pronouns on Twitter. But a married couple who seems very happy together inviting others to join them is a bridge too far for you guys?
I’m fine with open, closed, common law…whatever marriages. It’s their business, but don’t be fake about it. If you signed up for reality tv, then put it out there.
With respect to the bromance, I think Michael is serious about it, that’s how he rolls, fine by me. Juan knows it makes good TV, and he’s going with it. Robyn doesn’t seem to mind .
Sorry, Michael is creepy.
I don’t really care. I know Ashley has been hurt a few times because Michael’s shenanigans were behind her back, but they always seem to work things out. I think Ashley is more open about her life, her marriage, than a lot of Bravolebrities. I had much rather watch Michael, Ashley and their adorable kids than Candiace. She is what disgusts me. She’s just vile. Andy has shaded her for her social media behavior. She allegedly had trouble getting bands to perform with her in the past because of the vile shit she posts. She has posted homophobic tweets, she’s called a baby a Chuckie doll, she wished death on a blogger. I thought she looked like an idiot tonight saying Michael gets away with things because of “white privilege.” The shit she has gotten away with is disgusting.
Yes TT! I agree! Michael is a good Dad and provides well for his family. And he speaks more lovingly to Ashley than Juan does to Robyn.
That said, I hope Candiace doesn’t return next season. Mama Dot is a better fit for the show than her horrible daughter. Just saying!
Michael doesn’t bother me either. I also don’t see Juan too worried about associating with Micheal. We all have heard Juan on hot mics complaining about the show and Robin. If he had a problem with Micheal, I’m almost positive we would have heard it. Gizelle was nice to Micheal last night too. Robin has been on her period all season, so we all know she is always a sour puss to Micheal and basically everything on the show. Candiace wants all the attention on her at all times. When it isn’t on her and she has to compete with screen time with Micheal, she throws a fit. I liked the scene of Ashley running to Micheal’s car and he telling her how beautiful she looked. It may not be a marriage we want, but it is working for them.
I have no problem with Michael. I do not understand all the hatred toward him. He and Ashley have a marriage they want and happy with. I like them as a couple. I wish they would kick off Candiace. She is the worst.
I also hold the unpopular opinion. The other men seemed genuinely happy to see Michael last night. This speaks volumes in my book. I’m team Ashley and he seems to be a good father. I’ll take the Darby family over Candiace any day of the week. But, I could do with the “sexy night” scenes, but I that includes every couple out there. Whenever I see the bathtub & roses getting prepared, find something to read to pass the time.
I like Michael. Good or bad, strange or not, creepy or “eccentric”, he and Ashley have put a lot of their uncomfortable situations on TV and have not tried to sugar coat them. (SIDEBAR)….there are not many men who would 1. Take total care of their wife’s mother and her “man”, and 2. Kowtow to his wife’s entire family when he “f’s up”, so I’m more than ok with him. Contrary to EVERYBODY ON HERE…..I love Robyn. I think she’s the most naturally beautiful of the group and I also think she’s grossly misunderstood.
For whatever reason, her authentic rather pleasing personality doesn’t come through, but I know it’s there. Be that as it may, NO ONE deserves to be treated like Juan APPEARS to be treating Robyn. I think he still resents that she is the cause of them losing all of their earlier money and treats her like he wants to because she is still so guilt-ridden about the situation. PLUS, he probably think she owes him. So now that she’s making money with Embellished (I have the hat that she made for us, her sorority sisters, and I love it), she probably has more money then him with RHOP and her business, and I feel like he’s staying with her because he feels like she “owes” him. I hope I’m wrong, but I don’t think so. To sum up the rest, not sure why people buy dresses two sizes too small. Sweeties, we don’t know what size your dress is and don’t care. Please don’t let your dress puncture your lungs or give you a hernia because you’re trying to fit in a particular size for “us.” We REALLY don’t care.
Michael is okay with me. He reminds me a bit of Peter from RHOA by meddling in the women’s business but I like Peter, lol. Whatever arrangement he and HIS wife have is really no one’s concern and it seems to work for them. Every relationship, romantic or platonic, is an arrangement of sorts and they have alluded that they have a non-traditional marriage. Happiness comes in all colors. Choose one and tend to your own garden. I like that Ashley is open about her life so it’s difficult to rattle her.
Candiace has no filter and the things she has said about Ashely and Michael are just nasty. Much of what she’s said to folks seems like projection based on her own marriage or her mother.
I don’t care how good a dress looks on the hanger, if you husband has to slide you out of you car it’s the wrong dress.
Facts.
I thought the whole record deal signing was hilarious. I just don’t understand why Chris stays in that marriage. He needs to move on and find someone who respects him. Poor Juan looks like he’d rather be anywhere but with Robyn. I would love to hear his side of what their marriage was like when they were younger. I’m looking forward to the reunion.
Juan is (or maybe was🤷♀️🤷♀️) a head coach in a Division 1 school for men’s basketball. Can U imagine the ribbing he must take from from his team and fellow coaches?? Can’t imagine him really wanting to be on this show but yes they need the $$$
Wendy is just no fun. I’m sorry but she has No sense of humour. All of her “shade” is prepared ahead of time and forced. It lands with a big thud. If we are going to watch this trash at the very least it needs to be funny.
A-to-the-MEN.
Great season. Great cast too. Lots of drama but nothing too sinister. Kadooz to Bravo for successfully creating a whole new franchise. I hope the ratings are good.
I honestly like all of them. Candiace is a monster, but I have some sympathy for her plight and delusion and she did make me laugh a few times this season. Even Wendy has grown on me now that she is being a bit more honest with us. If Mia gets another season I hope they stop it with the mother storyline. Karen and Gizelle both are housewife superstars. Ashley is my fav. Robyn is fun to watch too. I really do like all of them.
I also appreciated the shady cards at the end. I’d like to get to the bottom of Chris and Dorothy’s fallout. Dorothy looked beautiful this episode btw.
I agree about your assessment of Dorothy. She has a husband…..can we trade Candiace in for her?
The only thing interesting about Candiace is her mother, lol. Otherwise she is an immature little brat running around hurling insults at people. I’d love to know what happened bt Chris and Dorothy. I actually like both of them, just not Candiace. Don’t shoot me but I wouldn’t mind a show about the people in Candiace’s life – kinda like Tardy for the Party but focused on Dorothy, lol.
Mia came off kinda tacky to me, but she is very beautiful. Wendy needs to wear more comfortable clothing. Ashley is still my favorite. I think Chris can do better than Candice, if he shaves that gross bread off.
Why do men think it is attractive to have super long hair hanging off their chin? It looks like long pubic hair. Do they wash it in the shower with shampoo? It is the most unattractive, disgusting thing for me. Even more when it is gray!!!!!
I meant to say beard, not bread.
I agree with you she isn’t a very nice person. She cried at a drop of a hat..Fake tears. I hope she and Wendy don’t return next year.
Every time they showed Candiace, I flashed on Tom Hanks wishing to be “Big”
My two cents (strictly opinion-based)
I have been a fan of the show since Season 1 and each season never seems to disappoint.
*The husbands are there to appease their wives. Basically, to make their storyline more interesting. Because, they are house “wives.” So, whatever they add or bring to the show only makes their wives look good or in some cases, bad.
*Gizelle – I like her. She’s shady and she knows it and I don’t think she cares. I wish she was more open about her personal life so people can stop forming opinions on what they “think” is going on.
*Karen – She has evolved over the course of the seasons. She has grown on me and I like her most when she is in big sister, mentor mode.
*Robyn – She is just trying to make it through life as a mom and doesn’t try to keep up with everyone else. I am a fan of Juan, from his college basketball days, and I wish he would show a little more excitement about their relationship or, lack their-of. I really do wish them the best and hope they can work through whatever off-camera issues they have.
*Ashley – My opinion of her changes each season. Right now, the word I have for her is messy. She is messy and she knows it. But, I do love her as a mom. The sexy scenes with Michael, I can live without.
*Candiace – She REALLY needs to grow up! She is a spoiled brat and it is not cute! Chris has his hands full. Her mom ruined her!
*Wendy – Hmmmmmm…………I just want to know who she really is. We saw a totally different person this season and I just want to know is this is who she REALLY is. I think so. But, only time will tell.
*Mia – I actually like her. Still trying to get a grasp on her but, overall, I like her on the show.
I look forward to your recap after every show and always look at the comments. I haven’t commented in a long while but, wanted to offer my opinion on this season.