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GUYS I hope you all are watching this season of Salt Lake City right now... I am DECEASED
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Last nights ep of SLC I feel like I got hit by a bus
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I started the first season of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City finally, but I don't know if I can continue. Only an episode in, and I already can't stand several of these women. Only Heather and Meredith seem watchable, long-term.
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They're doing a rhony reboot with two separate shows. One with an entirely new cast and one with the original. I feel like this is a stupid idea lol. Or I don't know. I feel like they're scrambling because of what happened with Ramona and Eboni and want to appear like a morally sound network. (which by the way they should've never put Eboni in that position in the first place just to tokenize her for brownie points). But the thing is nobody watches housewives to sit through an hour of women being pc. Does anyone tune in expecting to see Ramona Singer being a model citizen? The point was to watch snooty UES women trying to be high class.
"We’re looking for a group of women who are real friends, and who are of diverse backgrounds, races and religions." Nobody f*cking cares Andrew. I wanna see Ramona Singer being an ***hole to Luann at a jerk parade charity event.
"We’re looking for a group of women who are real friends, and who are of diverse backgrounds, races and religions." Nobody f*cking cares Andrew. I wanna see Ramona Singer being an ***hole to Luann at a jerk parade charity event.
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I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, the housewives behaving badly and stirring up drama is what makes it entertaining television and I don't think anyone tunes in wanting or expecting a morality lesson. On the other hand, the most recent season of RHOBH showed that these women being confronted with race-related issues doesn't make for bad television by default. That and several of the other franchises, most recently RHOSLC, show that a more diverse cast can also contribute to great television.
Concerning NYC and Eboni, I think she's just too smart and career-minded to risk embarrassing herself in TV the way the other housewives that were in that franchise on during her season regularly do, and I just don't think the clash made for compelling television. Also it was during the early days of the pandemic and in New York, so even putting together a season at that time was probably a mistake. Thinking about past cast members, I think if Carole, Bethenny, or Dorinda had been there to interact with Eboni, it would have worked much better.
Concerning NYC and Eboni, I think she's just too smart and career-minded to risk embarrassing herself in TV the way the other housewives that were in that franchise on during her season regularly do, and I just don't think the clash made for compelling television. Also it was during the early days of the pandemic and in New York, so even putting together a season at that time was probably a mistake. Thinking about past cast members, I think if Carole, Bethenny, or Dorinda had been there to interact with Eboni, it would have worked much better.
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I don't mean to say conversations about race relations and diverse casts don't have a place on housewives. It just seems so inauthentic and deer in the headlights like they're trying to check a box with rhony and do damage control by making it the opposite of what it was before. Like on BH it felt natural because Garcelle and Crystal were great additions as they were already in that Hollywood social circle and they had people that actually opened their ears to a conversation on their cast. And SLC the whole cast already had a history. Eboni just didn't have anyone on the cast to gel with. I think she and Bethenny could've been GREAT rivals. She knows how to clear like nobody's business and is quite old fashioned like Ramona in a lot of ways tbh lol. But it was just so forced and unfolded so badly bringing her on as a "friend" of Leah the edgelord (a horrible casting choice too btw, altho I did like her throwing a ravioli at Ramona lol) and making her deal with Ramona and Luann as a total outsider for the sake of the network's diversity. And then Ramona bringing in her all lives matter science experiment Bershan to rival with her. It was such a mess
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Im so excited for that too^^ Marlo finally got her peach lol. And I can't wait to see Kenya and Sheree being friends.
Also just saw the new RHOBH trailer... Diana Jenkins?? HOW does bravo convince these people to go on television. I thought Mary M Cosby was a miracle but Ghislaine Maxwell 2.0... sheesh
Also just saw the new RHOBH trailer... Diana Jenkins?? HOW does bravo convince these people to go on television. I thought Mary M Cosby was a miracle but Ghislaine Maxwell 2.0... sheesh
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This new season of Atlanta is pretty good so far! I feel like Sanya fits in perfectly and Kenya's/Sheree's new dynamic is so good. Gosh Kenya's laugh is so contagious. Calling Marlo a chia pet had me dead. And her "le" archive lol. Also Drew's husband... get rid of him please omfg textbook toxic
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^The new season of Atlanta is indeed great, and pretty sure it'll become even better as the season develops. Already looking forward to episode three after the preview. Kenya has always been my absolute fave and I also love her laugh - always brings a smile to my face.
Drew's husband is extremely problematic. His behavior towards Drew is appalling, and gaslights her on the regular. Shameful, to be honest.
RHOBH starts this week!
Drew's husband is extremely problematic. His behavior towards Drew is appalling, and gaslights her on the regular. Shameful, to be honest.
RHOBH starts this week!
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I'm so excited for RHOBH to come back! I feel like 3 or 4 seasons ago it was a bit boring but the past few seasons they've really landed on an amazing cast. I'm excited to meet the newbies and of course I can't wait for the iconic Sutton back on screen.
Loving RHOA so far, it's a big step up from last year. I thought this week's episode was only ok, but the premiere was amazing and the preview for next week looks great. I love Kandi but I think I'm ready for her to move on and focus on her spin-off, especially if it means Phaedra can come back. Seeing P in the trailer for the new RHUGT made me so happy.
Anyone else looking forward to RHODubai? We should be getting a full trailer soon shortly, no?
Loving RHOA so far, it's a big step up from last year. I thought this week's episode was only ok, but the premiere was amazing and the preview for next week looks great. I love Kandi but I think I'm ready for her to move on and focus on her spin-off, especially if it means Phaedra can come back. Seeing P in the trailer for the new RHUGT made me so happy.
Anyone else looking forward to RHODubai? We should be getting a full trailer soon shortly, no?
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Waiting so impatiently here!! I saw this on tv the other day
I'm kinda obsessed with Chanel. She reminds me of Iman I think. So gorgeous
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Right?? I was kinda shocked she was acting so rude about Dorit. And even tho I don't like Erika, I think Sutton was being a little bit too bitchy about her and the money thing but whatever lol. Like yeah Sutton you've been getting $300k a month in alimony for years why tf would you need more money to make you feel better. Ofc you wouldn't be looking for anyone to provide for you.
Also I hate to admit when I initially heard about Dorit's robbery I immediately thought "insurance fraud", but actually seeing her I believe her. Thank god her kids don't know anything about it. Side note why does Jagger look literally the same but Phoenix looks so big now lol
I felt like this ep had an overall negative vibe to it aside from the robbery. The way my smile was wiped right off my face going from Sutton and Garcelle in Miami to Rinna and Erika talking. It seems Erika feels the need to go full on villain for the show now. Like it's going to be her new brand. Not holding back and nothing to lose.
Also I hate to admit when I initially heard about Dorit's robbery I immediately thought "insurance fraud", but actually seeing her I believe her. Thank god her kids don't know anything about it. Side note why does Jagger look literally the same but Phoenix looks so big now lol
I felt like this ep had an overall negative vibe to it aside from the robbery. The way my smile was wiped right off my face going from Sutton and Garcelle in Miami to Rinna and Erika talking. It seems Erika feels the need to go full on villain for the show now. Like it's going to be her new brand. Not holding back and nothing to lose.
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I don't mind Sutton's attitude towards Erika, because the accusations are bad and Erika was showing zero remorse or even empathy for the victims, in addition to just seeming like a liar. But the dismissal of what happened to Dorit was insane. I almost wonder if it was edited that way on purpose to sabotage her. Or, perhaps after the whole Erika "Tom's house was broken into" incident, Sutton also (at that time) didn't believe or was questioning the story about Dorit. I didn't like this episode much, but I understand they needed to address Dorit right away. I hope the new additions to the cast are in next week's.
And yeah, the comments about Erika needing a man with money was pretty silly given the source of Sutton's own money. Pot meet kettle.
And yeah, the comments about Erika needing a man with money was pretty silly given the source of Sutton's own money. Pot meet kettle.
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I was thinking it could be editing too but just the way she said "I mean I wasn't held at gunpoint, I'm SORRY" I was like ? is this for real or
And yeah Erika is a total liar lol. She's been caught in quite a few obvious lies, but I notice sometimes the way she talks is very evasive (of course, being married to Tom Girardi). So she doesn't exactly "lie", but things are said in her favor so if in any worst case scenario she get's held to the fire she has semantics to back her argument lol. I can't wait till Garcelle totally pwns her on the diamond earring fiasco.
And yeah Erika is a total liar lol. She's been caught in quite a few obvious lies, but I notice sometimes the way she talks is very evasive (of course, being married to Tom Girardi). So she doesn't exactly "lie", but things are said in her favor so if in any worst case scenario she get's held to the fire she has semantics to back her argument lol. I can't wait till Garcelle totally pwns her on the diamond earring fiasco.
