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They're having a BOY. https://www.justjared.com/2023/06/24/kourtney-kardashian-travis-barker-reveal-the-sex-of-their-baby-its-a-watch-their-gender-reveal/

Bethenny's snarky personality has always been best suited for Housewives where has the likes of Ramona, Luann, etc. to tangle with. That's why her solo attempts continue to fail. She likes to think of herself as a business person. But she lost out when it came to Legacy RHONY. The women made headlines for their payday. Each are getting $250,000 for going on vacation to St. Barts - to film for only a week.

Gina is desperate to hold on to her Orange. It was widely reported she was on the chopping block. She really hasn't had any relevant storylines of her own. That's why you see her going in on Jen. That said, I don't think Jen has been truthful about whether she cheated on her husband.

She will be fighting a losing battle. Because a big part of the problem is Khole. Kris couldn't even get her to keep the Kardashian name for her son. It was also reported that the family had preferred the name Robert. But Khole the enabler had to honor her cheater baby daddy with the TT initials.

I disagree that Kris should get in the middle of this. It's none of her business. Khole is an enabler who continues to make stupid decisions. It was bad enough she decided to have another kid with this guy who had cheated on her several times. But then she insisted on the TT initials in the name. I have zero sympathy for someone like that.

Ramona, Lu, Sonja, Dorinda, Kelly, Kristen are reportedly collecting a payday of $250,000 each for 1 week of filming for RHUGT - Legacy - St. Barts. Redemption. RHONY was one of the best HW shows - until Leah and Eboni ruined it. This new cast sounds and looks completely manufactured. They are arguing about cheese. BIG NO. https://www.tmz.com/2023/06/17/rhony-cast-making-250k-film-real-housewives-ultimate-girls-trip-st-barts/

Frankie Jr Unfollows Joe Gorga On Instagram; Follows Louie and Louie Jr. Pic of Frankie Jr, Paulie, Louie, Louie Jr recently attending a concert together. https://www.allabouttrh.com/2023/06/14/rhonj-frankie-catania-joe-gorga/ Part 3 of the Reunion was the highest rated in years with 1,245,000 viewers. https://tvdeets.com/ratings/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/

The ratings for this episode plummeted - down to 788,000 from 1,032,000 of the season premiere. The premiere likely attracted the curious. But it turned out to be the same old nonsense. It was a big mistake to drag Tamra back. Viewers couldn't wait to get rid of her when she was fired. She was too toxic. https://tvdeets.com/ratings/the-real-housewives-of-orange-county/

It's the Gorgas who have been pushing the family feud. It's their meal ticket. But with Teresa married, they see the show moving in a different direction. It's why the "uproar" over Melissa not being a bridesmaid, her family not invited. And they used the rumor about Melissa's affair to their advantage. They got more media attention by not going to the wedding. If BRAVO thought The Gorgas could float their own show, that would have happened years ago.

Frankie can speak for himself. He is an adult. But he wasn't at the reunion. Delores was right in that they shouldn't be talking about him when he wasn't there. Besides, Frankie has long moved on to his dream job. No one looked happy at this point - not the cast, Andy, production - it was a long, excruciating day of filming and fighting.

Frankie Jr had previously responded to the rumor that working with Louie had gone bad. He said absolutely not. Job was great, learned a lot, ended up going to a bigger firm. Awesome experience. https://realityblurb.com/2023/04/21/rhonj-frank-catania-reacts-to-rumors-of-bad-business-experience-with-luis-are-teresa-and-dolores-catania-feuding-over-it/

RHONJ Reunion Part 2 - Season High Ratings of 1,193,000 viewers. https://www.instagram.com/p/CtM_3WuP59Y/

But the Gorgas' entire existence on the show has been to push the family feud. That's been their meal ticket. LOL to their insistence that they help put food on the table for the Giudices, while Teresa was in jail. Hardly as noble as they make it out to be considering they got paid for filming and camera time for a show that wasn't about them. No surprise that the Wakiles, who implied they were Grifters, are no longer speaking to Joe and Melissa.

They need to have Jacqueline make an appearance next season. Not just to spill the tea, but she and Teresa have reconciled, and both are friends with Dolores. Louie is pals with Chris Laurita, who bonded over having autistic sons name Nicholas. In as far who called the feds on the Guidices? Could be Danielle Staub? She was very angry when she was bounced from the show, and she is the type who can be very vindictive.

She doesn't get enough credit, but Dolores continues to be the MVP, the voice of reason. 38 years, she's been friends with Teresa. And not everything has to be about turmoil, fighting. It was good to see a happy relationship, family with the Catanias. Of course the wedding was Jersey OTT, lol. Biggest loser was Margaret. The Gorgas CHOSE not to be there. And it was ridiculous she told Marge Sr not come. Let’s be real – she and Melissa are just TV “friends”. Remember she had no problem gossiping to Jenn that Joe Gorga doesn’t pay his bills.

Idol has ALWAYS been a popularity contest. Voters vote for different reasons - based on personal taste, preference. And there is no such thing as the best singer. NAH to fraud. The network, Idol has to abide by strict FCC guidelines. Besides, if show had been changing the votes, we would have seen several different outcomes with the winners.

If Gabby Barrett is "a legit Star" - then so are lots of alums from the early years of Idol. She's had some initial success, but it's too early in her career to call her a star. Lauren Spencer Smith had a huge hit with Finger Crossed, a song she wrote, on Pop radio/chart.

But you said "Iam is going to win a ton of Grammys" and he could clean up. It's way, way too premature to make all these claims about Grammys.

Very few Idols have won Grammys so that is a very high bar for Iam. Chayce Beckham is actually the first winner from the West Coast. Every season, fans will proclaim their favorites to be big successes, but if you look at the last decade or so, the reality is far and in between.

With Iam, I think a lot of people are caught up in his backstory - the way they did with Just Sam. But it's not like anyone from this season screams breakout either. But then Idol really hasn't produced a lot of successes in the last decade. They love pimping Gabby Barrett as if she is this huge star. Fact is, lots of alums from the FOX era can rival her.

The cast will be Ramona, Luann, Sonja, Dorinda, Kelly, Kristen. They will be going back to St. Barts. No Leah, No Eboni - who must be fuming with jealousy, lol. Redemption. Leah did RHUGT - Thailand and the cast hated her. Porsha, Gizelle, Alexia, Marysol all said Leah made the worse impression and someone they would never want to travel with. She was judgmental and did not get along with the cast. Easy pass on the new RHONY. These women all look so manufactured and self-produced.

Melissa had campaigned with producers, behind Teresa's back, to get on the show. The family feud has always been Joe and Melissa's meal ticket. They are also notorious for their concocted storylines - having another kid, finding her long lost sister, her singing, writing career, the family restaurant, garbage truck business. Melissa has never been the innocent loyal sister-in-law she wants viewers to think. She is not good enough of an actress.

Looks wise, Danielle and Brittany could have been separated at birth, lol. The dinner with the Catanias was lighthearted - especially compared to the dysfunctions of the Gorgas and Giudices. Notice the subtle jab about including their families in each other's weddings. I thought the Rachel/Jayden talk, dynamics came off really well. He is pretty mature for his age. Cringeworthy - Louie spewing his venom at Joe and Melissa.

Prediction: Final 2 with Iam and Colin (who now has the Country lane to himself). I think Megan, who is a Christian singer, not Country will make the finale. She has more of an underdog arc and fits the Idol demographic more than We.

There was talk about whether it should be Tatum Robert or Robert Tatum. Some in the family were leaning more towards Robert, because it honors her dad and her brother. I am with the family. Also, why give Cheater Tristan the satisfaction of a "T" first name.