enchantingmonkey

It was such an odd explanation that I hoped that she was lying but you're probably right.

I suspect the editing monkeys don't want us to forget that she was once married to a BIG STAR. We still get flashbacks to those Camille/Kelsey scenes from Season 1, and how many years ago was that?

Gabi and Stefan were funny with all of their awkward banter before the kiss that Lani walked in on. I, too, have been missing the dynamic Camila Banus and Tyler Christopher had going but I thought Brandon Barash finally found his groove with the hate/lust thing Stefan has with Gabi. He had a screen presence that I made me take my finger off of the FF button for a minute, and he didn't seem to share RSW's fondness for stilted acting.

If Bran knows that the Night King has a dragon and that The Wall has been destroyed, how difficult would it be for him to figure out when Sam or Jaime will come passing by? I'm sure he'd be amused that someone would think he has to sit in the same spot for hours, though.

They weren't invited in the first place. Ken says he decided to not invite anyone that would upset her on her birthday.

Kyle should have sided with LVP for no other reason than it has to be more fun to be invited over to Villa Rosa for tea than anything that happens at Dorit's home. I'd never ruin a friendship with LVP, even if she did lie about planting a true story in a gossip rag, for someone who uses a fake accent on a regular basis. If any of this is "reality" between Kyle and Lisa, I'd say that Lisa is like a surrogate sister to Kyle, and Kyle is caught in this vicious cycle of lashing out at Lisa like she wants to but can't with her sister Kathy. But who knows, maybe Kyle treats Kathy like this, too.

The BIG showdown felt like a lot of bad acting when we were given the "sneak peek" at the start of the season. I'm curious to see if it will still look as bad in the context an actual episode followed by 7 episodes of DoggyGate®️ bickering.

When was the last time we saw Victor outside of the Kiriakis mansion? Kate and Victor talking in Horton Square was more shocking to me than anything that happened during February sweeps. At least we're getting some good Maggie and Sarah mother/daughter scenes in the midst of this tedious Rex/Sarah/Eric triangle. It's nice when we get one character questioning another about what, oftentimes, feels more like plot points than character-motivated behaviors.

I'm not ashamed to say that I still love her. Is she nasty human being at times? Of course! But she also has the capacity for real kindness and compassion. She's complex. I love it.

Brandon Barash is a more menacing version of Stefan, which to me makes him more like his father, whereas I felt like Tyler Chritopher's Stefan seemed like he was trying to be a DiMera because Vivian told him he is one. It was nice of them give Leo some hope for a "normal" family and allow Greg Rikaart to play a bit of vulnerability but it all feels a day late and a dollar short. They could have given the character something to make him feel less like a one-note villain long before now, although maybe there isn't room in the show's budget for such things these days. Along the same lines, Diana's obsession with John and her plot to kill Marlena might have been interesting if it ever felt like she was conflicted in any way, shape, or form. But it played so forced and silly, and Judith Chapman's performance didn't help matters. I'm going to assume that Carlivati loves all of the giant eyes and scenery chewing, because I can't imagine why a writer would want what seemed like a dramatic story (was it supposed to be a comedy?) to be interpreted in such a manner by only one actor involved.

IIRC, Brandon Barash was initially cast only to replace Tyler Christopher while TC took a leave of absence for personal reasons. It wasn't until about month after TC took leave that it was announced he wouldn't be returning to the show.

Brandon Barash felt a little awkward brooding over the chess board but he owned the role by the end of his fight with Gabi. And I say that as someone who enjoyed Tyler Christopher more and more over the past few months. At least they let Claire and Tripp have a relatively realistic argument over how stupid it is for him to marry Haley. Is it possible that we might be rid of that Dreadful Diana in the near future, or will she find a way to slither out of this? Wasn't she wearing gloves when she handled the IV bag?

All of the soap press about the demon possession storyline was the reason I first started watching DAYS, so those flashbacks made me feel like I've come full circle. It was nice of them to remind us that there was a time when the show could afford special effects, lol. Thaao Penghlis was great, as always. For as much as I like the idea of Princess GIna, I feel a bit embarrassed when they make KA trot out that wonky accent. John marrying Hattie was hilarious! Thank god it wasn't that Dreadful Diana! The writing was like a train wreck I couldn't look away from but IIRC, the actors were professionals about it and did their best to sell the story. It wasn't like anything like we get these days with some of the actors sleepwalking through their scenes (Chandler Massey, Billy Flynn, Tyler Christopher) because the writing is so stupid.

If you look at the bottom of that page of the text exchange between John Blizzard and Teddi, there's a text that reads "This season on Vanderpump Dogs...." followed by a laughing emoji and the dog face emoji. So, it appears that both Sessa and Blizzard were intent on getting this story on the show. I wouldn't be surprised if John Blizzard had a viewing party for his scenes with LVP tonight.

On Watch What Crappens Live, Kyle says that we're only seeing the texts (texas, lol) that make Teddi look guilty and there's more to them that we haven't seen, yet. Fear not, friends, this storyline has more mileage to it!

Poor Teddi. LVP is so much better at this game. She knew as soon as she got home she needed a scene with John Blizzard explaining how Lisa had nothing to do with the texts (texas, lol). Was there a chance in hell he was going to say "No" to Lisa or Ken??? It's interesting to me that Kyle will be stuck in the middle of this, because her friendship with LVP runs hot and cold, and Teddi is like her new BFF. How long do Hollywood marriages usually last? Denise's excitement for Aaron is charming but I wonder if he'll remain that same great guy after the honeymoon phase wears off, especially when he describes his previous short marriage to Nicolette Sheridan a let down. How good would a $30 piece of shoe leather taste?

Does anyone know how much those child actors cost an episode? I'm sure that's why we rarely see them. And, at least that makes some kind of sense. Why does Diana get an apartment, when I can't even remember the last time we've seen John and Marlena at home. Because they needed a place for several characters to break into?

A box of macarons. Hattie would probably think they're donuts, though, and I bet she'd eat them. ☺️

I came to say the same thing, especially after reading that whoever wins this season was an early boot. And if it's true that everyone who doesn't quit the game will be a part of the jury, that gives Chris time to befriend all who go to the IOE after him. Chris has the physical skill to win his way back into the game and the charm to win their hearts.

At this point, I think it's less about Tripp and more about Claire wanting something and not taking "No" for an answer. Claire has lost her grasp on the rational realization that she could find another guy, and maybe even a better guy than Tripp. Total tunnel vision. Mine, too. I get where she's coming from, and I imagine she's extremely frustrated that she can't do anything to help him regain his memory, but her sanctimonious tone about his recent bad behavior wasn't a good look. As if she knows best about how he should figure out who he is now. If she really loved him as much as she claims, she'd express her disappointment while still trying to find a way to be supportive. But we all have our bad days, lol.

Claire faking her way through all of those positive vibes for Haley made me chuckle. Count me as another who enjoys all that Olivia Rose Keegan does with her eyes. She might even convince me that Claire trying to set Ciara on fire isn't as bad as it sounds. Brady is the last one to be casting stones but I did love him telling Eve that she isn't making a new life for herself but stealing someone else's, even though I don't actually believe Jennifer has any more of a claim to Jack. It's just that KdP isn't making a character driven by petty jealousy fun to watch, so I find myself actively rooting against her.

Are they talking about anything else besides this doggie drama? I think LVP was just doing what the show pays her to do and tried to get a storyline going for the season, and then Teddi decided to she needed to be the victim in the whole scheme and blow it all up in LVP's face. Honestly, I feel bad for LVP because the sloppiness of it all makes me think she's either distracted from the stress of her brother's suicide, or she's just tired of trying to give them a storyline, and now they're all turning on her. I suspect Kyle turning on her hurts the most, though, as they seem to have a genuine friendship.

You're not alone. There are times when I've noticed RSW making odd, straining faces if the scene calls for him to be menacing or rage-filled. I suspect he doesn't have in him to truly get in touch with such dark emotions, or he doesn't want to, so he ends up overcompensating with the physical side of his performance. It does't bother me much, though, because I find that RSW's weaknesses work for me as a character who is/was capable of murder and would have mannerisms that feel forced, deliberate or robotic at times.

My name is EnchantingMonkey and I talk with my hands, especially if really getting worked up about what I'm saying. Don't let 'em bring you down, Haley!

Dorit has totally thrown LVP under the bus on Watch What Crappens, claiming that LVP knew about Lucy going to the other home right away and that all of the fuss is only happening for the cameras. Will LVP even show up for the Reunion after this reveal???