[S17.E03: We Cut it Close(ed)]

1 hour ago, eclectcmoi said:

Not that I want to defend Ryan because... ewww... but there are quite a few ranches in Southern California not far from Orange County.  They are mostly within an hour or two drive and not that far if you want camera time. The hat though was very stupid! 

I think that Ryan (Tamra's creepy son) has watched too many episodes of Yellowstone and is hoping to become Rip Wheeler.  Maybe there is a "train station" near the ranch he works.  (If you watch Yellowstone, you'll know what I mean!!)  🤣

[S17.E03: We Cut it Close(ed)]

5 hours ago, ZettaK said:

I wouldn't consider her behavior toward Taylor (or other women's behavior toward other women) jealousy. This does a disservice to women. I think that Heather who went to college to get a specific degree in Fine Arts (Musical Theater), is a trained actress, and had a legitimate career is really annoyed that people like Taylor, Gretchen, and Alexis (she "auditioned" for Malibu Country, as well) who have no skills, or talent want to be actresses because they were/are on a reality show. Many others do it, like Porsha, Kenya, and even Kandi from the Atlanta HWs who don't have proper acting training, Candiace from the RHs of Potomac, and even Heather from the RHs of Salt Lake City who mentioned she was interested in doing it. I'm sure even more, and those are among the HWs only.

Heather would be better off trying to go the Hallmark Christmas movie route.  Kyle Richards made a Christmas movie for Peacock and it was a cute, typically formulaic story.  Heather's acting skills would be best suited for that type of fluffy, feel good entertainment, and I say this as someone who really enjoyed the network show she co-starred in with Paul Sorvino years ago.  

[RHoNJ in the Media: Paparazzi Whore!]

1 hour ago, SweetieDarling said:

I don't know, but here's the article I read about it:   https://www.allabouttrh.com/2023/04/12/rhonj-rachel-john-fuda/

 

Agreed, he's quite...breathtaking. I still think he looks like Bluto, but with painted on scruff instead of a beard

 

I agree with your Bluto comparison.  Their Halloween costumes should be as Bluto and Olive Oyl.  Or, if you wanted to go Disney, Rachel could wear her reunion gown and they could go as Belle and the Beast from Beauty and the Beast.

That was an interesting article - seems like they've been fame seekers for a while now - even in their own little corner of Bergen County.

[RHoNJ in the Media: Paparazzi Whore!]

3 hours ago, SweetieDarling said:

Youse guys! The wait is over! Your dreams have come true! The man who legally changed his surname to his mother's maiden name to be more easily associated with the fambly tile store, the man who got liposuction and stenciled on his best spray-on beard is now on Cameo! and it's only $5!

https://www.allabouttrh.com/2023/06/16/rhonj-john-fuda-fame-joins-cameo/

 

My favorite comment: “Nobody wants to link with a Simpson character.” 

 

I'm sorry to say this, but I have a hard time looking at John Fuda.  He is really most unfortunate looking*.  

Who would want to pay any money for him to send them a Cameo message?  

Also - I didn't know about the name change - when did that happen?  

*Thank you to Elle Woods for giving us a "nice" way of saying that someone is ugly as sin.  🤣

 

[S20.E02: Project Redemption]

So glad Project Runway is back and thrilled with most of the designers.  

I thought Fabio's look was beautiful on his model (not so great for everyone, though, with all that side boob exposure).  Kayne's was dramatic and loved the look.  

Everyone else was just sort of "meh" to me, or only saw it for a few seconds, so can't make a comment.

Nora's dress was a poor fabric and color choice, but I liked that she referenced the flowers in her previous look.  I would have preferred her to Kara Saun.

Kara Saun's look was dated, poorly designed and overdone.  

I also felt like she kind of manipulated Nora into trading models with her.  I like Kera Saun to a degree, but I feel like she can play a little sneaky or dirty and it's too early in the season to even think about doing that.

Sorry to see Nora go, but I don't think she minded too much.  She seems like a very kind person.

Bishme made me sad and I didn't love his look.  I hope he can work through his grief or it's going to be a long season.

 

[S20.E02: Project Redemption]

56 minutes ago, Pi237 said:

Alicia looked a little high which explains how she let someone talk her into that that tragic outfit.

Alicia's outfit made me think that she used the same stylist that used to dress Alyssa Milano when she hosted Project Runway Allstars.

[S13.E19: Reunion Part 3]

1 hour ago, Quilty said:

So is Paul a born in Ireland guy or is a big deal being made over him having Irish heritage? I guess I missed something.

Yes - Paul was born in Ireland - most of his family still resides there.  His mother and sisters visited the castle the ladies were staying in when they  went to Ireland.

39 minutes ago, MsMalin said:

I am wondering if Paul is old school Catholic who just won't get a divorce no matter what.

Or, his estranged wife is old school Catholic.

[S13.E19: Reunion Part 3]

5 hours ago, Juneau Gal said:

I would love to see what these people are truly like when the cameras are not following them around. What is it like in the Joe and Melissa household, in particular? I really can't even imagine it, knowing how much we see of them on TV is total fabrication for the cameras. What is it really like in that house? The desperation must be breathtaking. And I'm sure the same could be said for several of the others. Now THAT would be fascinating TV, if it somehow could be captured.

And, that would be ACTUAL "Reality TV".  I would almost pay to watch that.  

[S13.E19: Reunion Part 3]

4 hours ago, bichonblitz said:

Then Louie should have immediately said to show us what's in the envelope. If Fuda was lying that would have shut him down right there. Of course Louie didn't say that, though. 

I could be wrong, but somewhere amidst all the fighting and yelling, I thought I heard Louie ask John Fuda to show him proof (allegedly what was in the envelope).  I think Teresa was also yelling "Show us proof".  John Fuda never once made a motion to open the envelope or take out the paperwork inside.

Didn't Rachel say that a "very reliable source", or something to that effect, is who told them that Louie investigated Jaiden's mom to locate her in jail?  So, they all get their information and "arsenals" from some anonymous, "reliable" sources??  What makes them any better than Louie at doing their own investigations and research on each other - at least he named a supposed source of getting info.

[S13.E19: Reunion Part 3]

4 hours ago, realityplease said:

I'm confused.  When Frank piped up with "attorney-client" privilege - who's the client being protected and who's the attorney? 

Because if Frank was supposed to be the attorney who needed to stay quiet on Joe Gorga's behalf when Gorga was called in by the FBI to discuss Joe Guidice - Frank's been disbarred for years & can be no one's attorney, much less Joe Gorga's.

Or did this take place before Frank was disbarred? Time flies & I didn't watch during Tre's prison years.  Maybe the FBI called Gorga in while Frank was still in practice, not after he was disbarred.  Teresa & Melissa screeched so much over everyone, I got lost. (Or maybe tuned out for a bit to quiet my head or due to boredom with these twits.)

Also, I sensed Paulie was side-stepping a bit on the issue of marriage to Dolores.  Anyone else? Not divorced yet (after 14 years??) & speaking for Dolores, he said he wasn't in a hurry & neither was Dolores (or words to that effect.)  But I think he's dead wrong about Dolores - she's wants that ring - badly - and it better not be a claddaugh. She turned around to look at him when he said this - and not happily.

I'm sensing cold feet from Paulie. I think we're going to see, yet again, Dolores making excuses for not getting a ring & things dragging on for these two.  She's living with him so he's complacent & his current undissolved marriage protects him from taking the next step.  She'll either wait - and wait - or it won't end well.  Some people think Dolores is smart - but as to her relationships - not so much.  If they were both on the same page about it, no problem.  But I think she wants the commitment & he's stalling - or he'd get that divorce finalized.

Frank Catania was a real estate attorney (handling mostly home sales and closings here in NJ).  He was disbarred in August, 2017 with an effective date of November, 2017.  He was disbarred for mismanaging money in clients' real estate escrow accounts (basically, I think he embezzled funds from these accounts for his own use).

Teresa entered jail in January of 2015, so it is possible that Frank probably handled some real estate transactions for Joe Gorga during the time before her incarceration, especially given that Joe Gorga was/is a supposed home developer/builder.

I can't imagine in what world a lawyer with a real estate specialty or background would correctly advise a client on a possible FBI investigation, but, we're talking about people who are not the brightest bulbs in the lamp here.  I guess it's possible that Joe Gorga may have asked Frank, in a friend-to-friend conversation about it, but Frank, Sr., should have referred Joe Gorga to an attorney with that type of expertise.  I think there was no real attorney/client privelege there - Frank said that just to sound important.

So, the timeline fits, but I think there is more (or possibly, less) to this story than Frank and Joe Gorga revealed.

[S13.E19: Reunion Part 3]

1 hour ago, kristen111 said:

Loooie is mental.  He says things .. the next day retracts them.  Teresa is dumb as a box of rocks.  As long as he keeps kissing her, she believes everything he says.  I believe he tried to latch on the other housewife from Miami, but then chose Teresa for some reason.  She’s just another one of his victims.  She also loves sex which he provides plenty.  What a pair.

I think that Louie suffers from a lot of low self-esteem.  My husband has a friend like Louie - he's always making stupid, untrue comments either because he wants people to think of him differently, or because he needs to puff himself up to people.  He's been this way his whole life.  Occasionally, someone will call him out on a blatant lie or fabrication and then, he backtracks or says he mis-spoke.  Underneath all of that puffery and bullshit, he is actually a kind guy who would do anything for you - it's just getting past all that.  Sometimes, I cannot stand him, but we don't see him often, so it's not so bad.  It's so obvious that the self-esteem is not there.

I think that's Louie's problem.  He's always trying to prove he's bigger, better, more well connected, or just "more than" the next guy.  He takes it too far too often, though.  I also think this low self-esteem issue is what caused him to be controlling in his previous relationships (and possibly this one, too).  He feels more powerful or smarter than his previous wife/partners, so that feeds his self-esteem and ego.

I am honestly nervous for Teresa because even as bad as she can be, she doesn't deserve the kind of hurt that I see possibly coming in the future to her.  Actually, no one does.  She seems so in love with Louie, it's kind of scary.

[S13.E19: Reunion Part 3]

2 hours ago, filmfan2480 said:

Well, according to both women ... they both got along with each other very well in the very beginning.  They had fun together when M was dating Joe, etc.  But something happened with the family AFTER J & M got married.  Bad vibes.  And then J & M coming ONTO the show was the straw that broke the camel's back. They had their moments of reconciliation over the years, but the hurt was always there and, apparently, the hatred; mostly from Teresa, I'd say. 

I've said this before - basically, Melissa and Teresa are the same exact person, deep inside.  They are both envious of others and want to be the center of ALL the attention, all the time.  The only difference is that Melissa is better at hiding this and playing "nice" on camera.  Teresa is the epitome of "no filter".

Teresa was fine with Melissa until she married Teresa's brother.  Then, Teresa's brother had to focus attention on his own wife and family, rather than showering attention on Teresa (Teresa was obviously not getting all the attention she craved or needed from her own husband).  Teresa didn't like that and resented Melissa and Joe because of it.

Melissa also was used to being the "baby" in her family, getting a lot of attention - her sisters are several years older than her - she was spoiled by her Dad, when he was around, and liked to draw attention to herself.  She's admitted that.  Coming into another family where the attention was NOT on her was not easy.  It's been shown that Nonno and Nonna didn't like her and preferred their own daughter's company (and cookies).

Now comes the show.  Teresa gets on this show and becomes a so-called celebrity.  Even family party scene involving the Guidice's and Gorga's, Melissa is shown preening and prancing in the background, trying to get camera time.  I'm convinced the Gorga's (Melissa, specifically) went behind Tre's back to get on the show, regardless of Andy says.  Other producers of the show have confirmed this.  Teresa views this as just another way of Melissa drawing attention away from Tre and onto Melissa, so more resentment.  They became popular, so Tre's resentment grew even more.

Melissa is envious of Tre's popularity and pseudo-celebrity.  Tre is now envious of Meilissa' popularity and pseudo-celebrity.  That envy eats away at Tre day after day after day.  Melissa's envy of Teresa does the same.  I think they thought that when Tre went to jail, they would become the "stars" of the show and Bravo would forget about Tre.  That didn't happen.  She came back and became more popular than ever.  So, that eats away and Melissa, and to a degree, Joe.  

Teresa needs to let all the old resentments go, Melissa needs to not want to be Queen Bee all the time.  As far as I can see, that is the only way they can get through this.  Louie doesn't help the situation and neither does Joe.  

 

[S13.E19: Reunion Part 3]

1 hour ago, blixie said:

The show belongs to Bravo not Theresa.

Melissa and Joe have been dealing with this bullshit since they day they got married, you admit they hated each other day one, there is zero reason not to make money off it while they have deal with her. If I was asked to deal with my hateful bitch SIL for no money or deal with her and get paid for it I'd for sure opt for #2. 

Having said that I think M/J thought that in the end Bravo would choose them over T, if things came to a head this year especially with psycho Luis on the table, because as someone else said Melissa has better relationships with the whole cast even Theresa's buttmonkeys Jen/Danielle. I still say Bravo is waiting this out and hoping that the siblings make up and can co-exist rather than having to fire one the other or both, even though both would be best.

Someone on twitter nailed it: the list of people Theresa drove away both on the show and off is long: the Wakiles and Rosy, Manzos, Lauritas, Dina, Jackie and if she gets her way again the Gorgas and Margaret, and the Fudas. Please just admit they aren't all the assholes, SHE is the asshole. Spin her and her bright red rage monkey onto their own show so I can enjoy a whole cast of women not burdened with her idiocy and grudges.

I'm no Teresa apologist, but, she didn't really drive away all those people.  Dina left because of Danielle Staub, understandably.  When Danielle was out of the picture, Dina came back for another season, but then she had to deal with that stupid asshole, Jim Marchese, and his even stupider wife, Amber.

Caroline and Teresa had their differences and Teresa was very cruel to Caroline, but I think Caroline left mainly because she had gotten her own Bravo show - Manzo'd with Children.  If that show didn't happen, I think that Caroline may have stuck it out for a few more seasons, but I doubt she would have been in it for the long haul.  Caroline doesn't back down from a fight, but she also doesn't tolerate stupid bullshit and that was what the show was becoming.  

It did appear that Jacqueline left because of Teresa (not showing up to that one reunion - big blow up fight the next season), but again, I think she and Chris basically left because they were bankrupt, he lost his business and they were losing their NJ home to foreclosure.  Interestingly (and sadly), Chris and Jac no longer speak to Caroline and Dina, I believe.  So, while the Gorga/Guidice/Ruelas family breakdown is happening in front of our eyes, the Laurita/Manzo family breakdown happened off-scree and seems much worse.  I wonder if the show had anything at all to do with that.

ETA:  I know the Caroline and Dina don't speak because of Caroline defending Tommy with that whole situation, but I just wonder about why none of them speak to each other anymore.

I think that the Wakile's were not asked back because they were basically boring, and the only thing going for them was also perpetuating the "family feud" thing.  The only good thing about the Wakile's was Rosie, who actually made peace with Teresa and got along quite well with Joe Guidice.

[S13.E19: Reunion Part 3]

Instead of the "two nice Jewish girls" (per Andy) making a quick appearance in Reunion Part 2 - I would have liked to see Bo Dietl and "ex-friend" Laura show up.  I think they both got more airtime mentions than Jackie Goldschneider and Jen Fessler.

At least, maybe they could have cleared up a few things.  

 

[S10.E18: The Reunion, Part III]

13 minutes ago, Ladystardust said:

Wow, I completely misunderstood the t-shirt comment 😂 I thought he was excusing having sex with Ariana despite being “in love” with another woman because she was hot in just a tshirt (like he couldn’t resist). Most guys I know think a woman in just a tshirt is super hot 🤷‍♀️ Regardless, either way was incredibly disgusting of him to say. 
 

I do wish Lala and James shut up more so I could see Sandoval dig a bigger hole for himself. James either wanted the airtime or he is really not over Raquel. If I were Ally I wouldn’t be thrilled at how upset he is that his ex fiancé screwed his friend. 
 

 

I agree, but will add that James is not only not over Raqueil, in my opinion, he is not over his dabbling in drugs.  He was definitely hyped up on something, and considering all his trips to the bathroom, I would think it may have been cocaine.

[S10.E18: The Reunion, Part III]

Finally had an opportunity to watch the entire Part 3 on Peacock.  

I get that Ariana was deep in the throes of anger and hurt, but the insults toward Raquel kind of upset me.  I understand she was still processing all of this deception and cheating, but wow - that was a lot.

I seriously think that Raquel was completely medicated during the entire thing.  If not, she's got a better poker face than most.  The blank stare, no emotional reaction to being verbally slayed - all of it just seemed like none of it was sinking in.

Sandoval is scum.  That is all.

LaLa and James Kennedy annoyed me, still.  They almost seemed more aggrieved than Ariana.  LaLa is doing what she does best - stealing the spotlight for herself.

Lastly, watching on Peacock, with closed captioning on, there is no "bleeping" of swear words.  I am trying to figure out which word between "like" and "fuck" was said more often (by the entire cast).  If they were not allowed to use either of those words, all three parts of the reunion would have been done in half the time.  I've never heard supposedly mature adults (30-40's) use such constant, poor language skills.  I get it and am fine with it from 20-somethings, and I am also guilty of dropping several "f-bombs" at times, but eventually you need to realize that you need to grow up and express yourself better.

EDITED TO ADD:  While both Sandoval and Raquel are equally complicit and both need to accept acountability for their actions, I place more blame for all of this at Sandoval's feet.  He was the one in a serious relationship - it was his responsibility to tell Ariana or leave Ariana.  It was not Raquel's responsibility.  Sandoval is a manipulative narcissist.  Raquel is a calculating dumb bunny (if you can be both dumb and calculating at the same time), but I think she, too, was played by Sandoval, however, she was played because she chose to be played.

[The View: Week of 6/5/2023]

1 hour ago, Haleth said:

No. Alyssa’s point was Barbara gave everyone a chance to speak their view. Sunny rolled over her like a freight train, waging a personal attack without allowing Alyssa to respond for several minutes (or so it seemed). Sunny was this [] close to Meghan territory. 

I agree, except I thought that Sunny moved into that territory and pitched a blinged-out tent with a chicken coop behind it.  

Sunny was acting very, very much like Meghan used to.  

Sunny is entitled to her "view"/opinion, but, so is Alyssa.  I like to hear both sides-especially when they are presented in a calm, rational way (Alyssa does seem to do that). 

I don't like Sunny's attitude that if you don't agree with her, you're wrong.  And, she has that stance about everything - not just political discussions.  If someone disagrees with any of her opinions, she gets this pouty face and looks through slitted eyes at the person, or she summarily dismisses them by not acknowledging them at all.

As mentioned upthrerad, Sunny owes Alyssa an apology, and she should be made to do it on the show.

 

[S13.E18: Reunion Episode 2]

2 hours ago, sheshark said:

I don't think there would be a total reboot, at least not until they see how the RHoNY reboot takes.   Yeah, Dolores and Paulie are like the  church group kids at Coachella.  And speaking of telephone spoofing, I have actually gotten a phone call from myself!

Me too!!  It's so weird to hear your phone and see your own name/phone number pop up on caller I.D.  I have also gotten spoofed calls on my landline, so Margaret and Melissa's argument that Margaret's stepson was contacted on a landline doesn't hold any weight.

I just cannot conceive that Louie would do something that stupid.  

[S13.E18: Reunion Episode 2]

5 hours ago, RecoveringLawyer said:

I think that Frank Jr. probably had a small issue with Luis -- maybe the door was locked one day like Froid (Frank Roid) said and he couldn't immediately get a hold of L.  Clearly Jr. has decided that it's best for his career to act like a professional and not carry on like Froid -- Jr has a new job and is doing well.  Guess he takes after his momma.   Froid has latched on to that like it's the holy grail.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS!!!!  Perfect description!!  

[S13.E18: Reunion Episode 2]

5 minutes ago, ZettaK said:

 

It seems to me the Melissa and Joe friend circle is accusing Louie for investigating all of them (with no real evidence) because he was stupid enough to throw it in the season finale. You don't need any investigation for any of those. Joe Gorga's lawsuits are public record, as is Frank Catania's disbarment. John Fuda said he is "connected". There can always be more dirt about them though for all I know. 

Why was Frank Sr. doing demolition with Joe Gorga? Are they in business together, something that could explain the sudden solidarity? John Fuda did Gorga's house tiles, and probably more in his remodelings.

Because he knew the cameras were going to be there?  Frank never misses an opportunity to be filmed.

[S13.E18: Reunion Episode 2]

1 hour ago, Baltimore Betty said:

I don't see any difference between Old Jen Fessler's face and New Jen Fessler's face.

I wish Melissa didn't mimic Teresa so much, she could have come off so much better than Teresa.

Teresa is really doubling down on accusing Melissa and Joe for calling the feds on them...seriously, how does anyone know the inner workings of anyone's finances enough to call the feds. 

Jackie did look better with a little fuller face.

It is only a matter of time when Delores walks away from Teresa and her nonsense.

 

 

I noticed a very slight difference, but what really stood out to me was that if you look quickly, Jen Fessler had a tiny resemblance to Danielle Staub.

Jenn Fessler is really banking on getting a full time spot for the next season (if there is one) - she spent a lot of money on a speculative chance.

[S13.E18: Reunion Episode 2]

2 minutes ago, Haute Messe said:

I keep wondering how many times this turnip was dropped on her head. 

Or hit in the head with a table a few times! 😂

[S13.E18: Reunion Episode 2]

19 minutes ago, ZettaK said:

Jennifer used her, but Danielle did it for a storyline. Her only storyline was her estranged brother, and she didn't even want to discuss it. The season finale revelation was so stilted.

I don't know if Danielle was aware.  At the end of tonight's show, when the ladies all went to meet their husbands, I heard Danielle tell her husband "They set me up".  I do agree that the finale scene seemed stilted, but I think that may have been a newbie housewife being uncomfortable on camera for what she expected to be a big blow up.

These women should be careful what they put out there about manufactured, pre-planned storylines and how they play out.  It could be perceived as production manipulation or the show being "scripted".  If Jennifer or Danielle had any conversations about this with their showrunners prior to the season's taping, that's not good.  The housewives (all franchises) have sworn for years that the shows are not scripted or pre-planned.  Events, trips, get togethers are planned, but what plays out during those things is supposedly all candid.

What I want to know is, did Melissa know beforehand that this would become a plotline for this season.

[S13.E18: Reunion Episode 2]

I want to know why Melissa blamed Teresa for this stupid rumor set-up.  Teresa and Louie handled it the way they thought was best, off-camera and prior to filming.  She never mentioned a word about it the entire season, until the finale.

Jennifer Aydin was the mastermind of that whole debacle.  She wanted to get back at Margaret and used Danielle as a pawn.  It was a woefully inept attempt at a takedown of Margaret, because Danielle didn't play it the way Jennifer hoped.  I'm convinced that Teresa didn't know about all of this until after the fact, because she was totally quiet during the whole conversation.  When Teresa is accused of something she did or said and she knows she did/say it, she gets very vocally defensive.

I felt bad for Danielle - she realized that she was used, but needed to save face on TV.  That Jennifer would use her that way, and then, offer some half-assed non-apology is horrible.

2 minutes ago, ZettaK said:

Louie said in the season finale episode that, I'm paraphrasing, "Bo Dietl knows everything about all of you". He didn't say he hired him. 

I thought that Louie did say something about hiring Bo Dietl in the scene after the finale at his and Teresa's house, when talking to Dolores.  I could be wrong, though. 

[S13.E18: Reunion Episode 2]

10 minutes ago, ZettaK said:

She was just holding some paper we didn't see. Why would Louie call her son (who is not her son, but stepson) from HIS own phone and threaten him at work of all places? They all said there were prank calls, supposedly from the HWs, and to the HWs, and that their phones were hacked.

THIS!!!  Louie, who they all accuse of hiring private investigator, who plotted to meet Teresa so he could get on the show (and, then, went so far as to marry her), who does all these underhanded things, would not be stupid enough to do that.  If he was going to contact anyone, the least he would do is use a burner phone.  

Margaret, who used to be upset with Teresa because Teresa blamed Margaret for every single argument/fight/issue on the show, is now doing the same thing - blaming everything on Louie.

I don't have much trust or faith in Louie, but I don't think he's the devil incarnate.