So there are a lot of things to do for setting up a RHOA recap (or any recap) . The first thing I do is pull tags ( the list of cast members etc at the end of each post that have links to stories about them). To do this I pull up all previous recaps so I don’t have to retype them every week. Last weeks’ recap got NINE comments. This doesn’t necessarily mean y’all are not watching or don’t like the show, but it kind of does. And it also has to do with viewer engagement. Which let’s me know you don’t care about RHOA anymore. Or maybe I did Big Brother first last week. But, let me know in comments if I still need to recap this show. Because, honestly I haven’t been into it in several seasons. Or maybe my recaps just suck. That’s fine too. For now, I am just grateful for air conditioning and a ceiling fan I hope you all are staying safe and cool.
First of all, I have changed my opinion on Marlo, “kicking the boys out.” She sent them to stay with a poor relation. Who happens to be her sister. I feel like she should be helping her out prior to this. But, still, if these boys (and I kinda forgot why they were homeless) got a little too comfortable with the good life at Marlo’s then teaching them a lesson isn’t a bad thing. They need to suck it up and follow her rules. Kenya arrives at the other cabin the next morning. Kenya talks to Sanya about her abandonment issues from her mama. That really has been an issue with her. Who doesn’t remember when she knocked on her mother’s door ON CAMERA and she would not open it. My heart breaks for Kenya it really does. And that is why she doesn’t want to let Brooklyn out of her sight at all.
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Do people still make bacon on the stove? Either I am just really lazy but put a baking rack on your cookie sheet and do it in the oven. SO MUCH easier. Is Sanya the new bone carrier? HA! Production just basically said the same thing to Sanya in confessional. I swear I did not see that before I typed it. GET IT GIRL. You need to do something to insure that peach! LOL Sheree said she is passing the torch. Marlo prays for Kenya “the 60 year old woman.”
Gem Mining Is Supposed To Be Fun
I have been on many trips to NC to mine for gold and gems as a kid. I can’t wait to see this because I already know they add things to the pot here and there to make you feel like you found something. It’s still fun though when you are a child or really dumb. So, hopefully this goes well. Kenya tries to give Sheree help with her business. Kandi does too. Still this She By Sheree nonsense is not a thing. Fatum arrives. I agree with those of you who said that all the Fendi shit on this show all the other ones is NOT proper branding. Nothing about these people makes me covet something they have. And I would NEVER buy anything with all that branding all over it. My mother was pissed in the 80s when she bought me Calvin Klein and Gloria Vanderbilt jeans Why would you want to be a walking billboard for jeans?
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I didn’t know at the time but my brother and possibly his wife had set her down and said clothes are very important in high school and she will be ostracized without them. My mom was very big on putting me in beauty pageants. Again, not always a good idea. Are we going to make it to the gem mining? Kenya says “I’m an ICON” and you are an “EX-con. ” YES GIRL! Tell them! Let us not forget Marlo has a billion mugshots and is the convict on this RHOA show. Also, she does not get to decide who films. STFU Sherree.
WTF? Are We Going Gem Mining Or Not?
Apparently they have been in the driveway for an hour and a half arguing. I do not even know who half of these people are . Like who is the one who keeps barking. I’m like Kandi sitting on the sidelines wondering if we are actually going anywhere. It look like Marlo has taken to her bed. Some people are just enjoying the trampoline. Kenya is upset by Marlo’s treatment of her due to her mommy issues. After some time on the trampoline, they all set out. The gem mining people is all I can think about . I would not be surprised if they just didn’t let them in. They can’t shut down their business for so long unless Bravo paid them at shit ton.
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However eventually , they do get to go. But still, how disrespectful. Also, I HATE TRUMP. I get it. But why shame this guy for OPENING UP HIS BUSINESS TO YOU? This is just so disrespectful Bravo. I can talk shit about Trump here on my site. But, don’t disrespect a guy’s business who probably lost an entire day of income for accommodating you. You knew you were coming into Trump country and that is where YOU chose. Stop being such dicks. Then Kenya takes down the Trump sign. That pisses me off. Again I think Trump was the worst thing that ever happened to this country. Just look at what he did to the supreme court! But, this guy is entitled to his opinion too. and that was rude.
Are We There Yet?
Maybe, Possibly we are going gem mining? Clearly, their buckets were “seasoned”. Ha! OR NOT. Marlo wants to quit here whole thing because Kenya showed up? And in what world in NC do you get a closet just like the one you have back home? Who brings 87 gowns and four Hermes bags to mountain retreat? I don’t think there are any rental in NT with all that.
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Everybody has to sit through a meeting with Marlo. She is done with the trip. YAY!I hate her and Fendi is FUGLY. Drew throws a dog bone at Marlo or vice versa. But, whatever. Marlo is all in her feelings and leaving. Shit happens. I’m in no position to tell people how to feel. I feel big on fuck you all I hate everybody here and there. But, Marlo kicks everyone out of the house. So, I kind of get it.
I AM SUPER EXCITED for the two hour big brother tonight. I feel like dog shit so I will probably fall asleep to it.
I stopped watching Atlanta 2 years ago too much screaming and yelling can’t figure out what’s going on half the time! Lost interest
Me too. No interest in watching. Only like Kandi & Kenya & Brooklyn of course. It was once a favorite now just a jumble of dull characters & no riveting storylines.
Watching Kandi and Keke Palmer on WWHL. The ladies are both very sparkly.
I’ve enjoyed this RHOA season more than the last few seasons but there has been a lot more cringe this season so I could see that turning people off.
I suppose them blowing incense smoke up Sheree’s nether regions is kind of a jump the shark moment.
“I suppose them blowing incense smoke up Sheree’s nether regions is kind of a jump the shark moment.”
THIS! THIS RIGHT HERE IS THE BEST COMMENT EVER!
I get such a bad feeling / gut instict about Marlo placing the children with relatives not quite as financially solvent as she is. While I agree they should follow her rules & tow the line it just seems so ludicris that young boys who came from a low income background would understand the oppurtunity affored them whilst living with Marlo who is flush with cash. I do cook bacon in a cast iron skillet on stove top I like the scent wafting thru the house. I also like it crispy & almost but not quite burned. Finish training on Thursday & after 7 days am excited ymto make some money. Traditionally August is not busy so I am freaking out about finances & the future but thats just me being panic ridden. Hope you are feeling better ! Take care & have a good week twin
xo Marc with a c
I still watch RHOA, maybe not religiously. The barker was Drew. People ask me why I watch Bravo shows, it reminds me that even though these are rich, beautiful people, they are still flawed, some terribly. I do tend to watch without sound at times.
Please keep recapping! I appreciate them, even if I don’t always comment. Been in a bad headspace. But I love the comments from others and Chateau Sheree (lol) info.
Thanks MzzMoJo I can TOTALLY relate to being in a bad headspace. Apparently that means you are an alcoholic! LOL .
I vote you keep recapping, pretty please!!!
I can’t help but be a Kenya stan, which might be an unpopular opinion here.I didn’t watch season 11 when she was gone for her pregnancy but came back for 12 and will stop RHOA whenever she’s gone again.
My problem with Marlo is she tries too hard to come off as genuine and sincere which actually works at times… until she gets pissed and then goes for the jugular like she does all the time with Kenya.
It seemed like they were having a contest on who could be the most dramatic. But it was pathetic to me because these women are in their 40’s and 50’s.
This season so far has had it’s good and bad moments but I will say that the Kenya and Marlo stuff is funny to me. Kenya was acting a damn fool for seasons but now that Marlo is doing it, she’s declassing the show and it’s a bad look. Marlo and Kenya both are nasty at times and have both shown their behinds on camera. All of them are too darnn old for this mess but sign on every season for that peach and check that isn’t doing them any favors.
The REAL reason why this season is starting to get toxic is because of Marlo! Marlo has a history of slashing a woman’s face, why the hell didn’t Bravo see that she was a liability?! Marlo is hostile, ghetto, and dangerous but yet I’m slowly seeing fans acting like Kenya is the bad guy all of a sudden or “she’s so toxic…” Kenya got along with everybody on this show except Marlo and Sheree is fake too…she just looks good and her house is beautiful but she is always on the wrong team. I haven’t even seen tonight’s episode yet but I did see the one from last week and it was a snoozefest. They can hate Kenya all they want but without her it wouldn’t even be as good as it is now…they lost viewers when Peach Slut Juice left but they’ll lose even more if Kenya left. She’s the only reason I still watch…I enjoy Kandi’s online segments but even Kandi is dry by herself…I like her and Kenya scenes when it’s just them but Kandi has a habbit of trying to stay on social media’s good side so sometimes she’ll go against Kenya…
Sanya was not a good addition at all. She looks like those aliens from that film Sleepwalkers (1992). She lost me flip flopping. She’s like Cynthia and Sheree combined. I didn’t care for Drew but I’m glad her and Kenya are in a better place now that Peach Slut Juice is gone.
I have no interest in watching RHOA. I don’t think I watched last season either. I’m not interested in any of these women. I just read your recaps because I read all of your posts.
What ruined Atlanta in my opinion was Bravo catering to the hoodrat demographic (Love and Hip Hop demographic). Porsha, Nene, and Phaedra were keeping THAT demographic entertained for YEARS by them ALL making ugly comments towards Kenya and then later on Eva and Claudia Jordan…I’m not the biggest Claudia fan but I wish her and Eva were still on the show…I even liked Demetria McKinney although she is now booked and busy. The Atlanta cast HATES pretty and outspoken women. They ONLY dealt with Cynthia because she was a doormat.
I am watching RHOA but it isn’t very entertaining. I always read your posts however. You catch things I miss. As for Marlo’s nephews, I understood that they really started acting up after they saw/spoke to their mother. Which would be pretty reasonable. I wonder if the family is in counseling? Marlo should have gotten help for them while still in her home, not booted them out. It will only make things harder to resolve.
It’s been a helluva year or two going on three, but we still have each other here. At least I feel that way. I am sorry to read comments that are disparaging to anyone, but I understand the frustration behind them. All this isolation gives self reflection time to foment and cause upheavals. And once one hits the “send” button, it is finish-ed. Please lets try to be kinder to one another. While we can’t always know what each other is going through, listening without judgement is always helpful.
I sincerely hope everyone can have peace and find a way to continue supporting each other.
Tamara, I really hope you can muster the strength to find a doctor that can truly help you with the aftermath of your fall. Please don’t give up, there is someone out there that will help you.
Love Atlanta.
I really don’t know what people are complaining about.
Marlo is super annoying. The others, not so bad.
I despise Trump but I thought what Kenya did was beyond rude. Why in the hell did we have to see 1.5 hours of them sitting in a driveway arguing? You’re right about the store owner having to shut down his business for them and then they had the gall to show up late and act like divas. I honestly though Marlo kept saying minding for gyms and couldn’t figure out what they were planning on doing. I always thought they went out to a river and actually panned for gold or whatever. Standing over boxes that had obviously been filled with “gems” wasn’t what I was expecting. Kenya’s abandonment stories seem to be getting more detailed over the years. Was this the first time that she mentioned running away and living with a former boyfriend for a few weeks? I don’t remember ever hearing that story before.
Marlo has to go. Kandi and Fatum did a speak on it and they are saying Marlo said all kinds of horrible things about Brooklyn which production did not show. This is too low and nasty of Marlo.
Yeah, those are definitely salted. We almost went into that business here in Pigeon Forge, you buy the bags of sand and viola! I thought it was going to be a rip off and didn’t want to do it. Another thing I should have done is when the Cherokee were putting in Harrah’s there, I was told by my SIL (whose father was one of the Chiefs) that they were going down to 1/32nd NA, and that my kids would get money. But we thought we weren’t interested in the Tribe before, why join just to get money?
Then I learned that my nieces were getting $250k a Year. So much for altruism.
I don’t know who these people are either except for Marlo, ug, Kenya (who I have a new appreciation for after watching UGT) and Kandi. So I do not watch much. But thanks for the recaps!!
I watch and play games on my phone. I live in the area where they filmed the first few years and kind of feel a weird loyalty?? I have to say that I’ve never met anyone as obnoxious as Marlo or Nene. However, I used to see Kim, Nene and Lisa Wu-Hartwell filming quite a bit. I live very near where Porsha and Nene lived and can honestly say most women in this area do not act like damn fools. I took off a year when Kenya was out having Brooklyn but came back with her and will probably keep half watching. I sincerely enjoy your recaps because you pick up on the shit I miss while I’m crushing candy.
I’m a candy crusher too..Addicted to it I’m afraid.
Keep the recaps as I don’t have energy to watch the whole show but it keeps me up to speed to watch the reunion
I watch every week and I still read your recaps every couple weeks or so. I feel like you haven’t been into the RHOA recaps this season which is fine because you’ve been doing these for YEARS but nonetheless, that’s why I don’t read and comment as often anymore.
I read, I watch and I’m commenting to let you know there are probably heaps of people who do same. This show IS getting tired. I agree. However. Married to Medicine has started up again, and I am always amazed at how much I love it when a new season starts. Yes, the women on that cast have had some physical fights and some of them get around dressed like luggage a la RHOA etc, but then you have successful beautiful kind women like Dr Jackie and Dr Simone (and the best husbands!! Along with the best husband drama!) who give me life! Now that Moriah seems to have thankfully disappeared, it’s even better. I don’t mean to hijack this thread talking about another Bravo show, but M2M is reliably better, more fun and classier than RHOA is currently. I wish it were recapped more and basically just had more love thrown at it because I suspect it won’t last another season without some attention. That’d be a shame, it’s possible to be entertained without descending into gutter behaviour every episode, shrieking like banshees and tearing each other down!
This season of Atlanta feels like the centre is missing. The story lines are clashing or don’t make sense. I think it’s about time Marlo got a peach, but now that she does? I don’t think she’s working out so well. Drew is just a waste of space, Sanya hasn’t grown on me yet. I don’t know if reality TV is good for Kenya’s mental health. And apparently they’re coming for Kandi? No, no, no. Although she hasn’t had a really compelling story line for ages, Kandi is like Kyle, who also never seems to have much of a SL, but still contributes like the glue of the group. Anyhoo, sorry to have rambled, and I’m here and I appreciate the recaps and I’ll probably keep watching to the bitter end!
Hey QueenJen, I really enjoy M2M as well. Their friendship seems more cohesive compared to RHOA. The recent intervention of Heavenly was needed but not well received! The husbands are awesome and I love Quad’s nephew!
I agree with you about Marlo. Now that she has the peach, she is acting like queen bee and is trying to run the show. I hate her treatment of Kenya and, unfortunately, Kenya isn’t handling it well. I love the scenes of Kenya and Candi and the little girls!
As for the additional friends, I like Kandi’s friend but not Sheree’s.
Queenjen, you are CORRECT about M2M. I concur with everything you said x TEN!! TT….thanking you in advance for these recaps. I’m officially OVER RHOA and will only keep up with them through your recaps and through Kempire. After watching Dubai and seeing women who are actually wealth AND interesting , Atlanta embarrasses me and makes me itch. Thank you for itching for me…..cuz even though I don’t know you personally Tamara, I know RHOA makes YOU itch too.