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I don't think it's always the case, but through the years, it seems that the ones with little screen time early on go deeper in the game. If this holds true, Cassidy, Gabler, and maybe Karla are F3. I suspect we may hear a little more about their personal stories soon. Having said that, Owen going to the end would be fun because of his story of constantly being bamboozled thus far. Similarly, Jesse's story of plowing through for his family would make an emotional story for viewers.

Is Karla the only one who still has an idol?

Slow build for me, but I am onboard with this. :)

I haven't really followed anyone since the last season wrapped, but I left the season with Eboni feeling as if she and Ramona were quite compatible.

Has the new season even started?

I'm such a sucker.

DId y'all see this?

I actually like that line-up but Dorinda might ruin it for me.

For some reason, this guy looks familiar! Not sure why.

Same with the products of the housewives. Most seem to drum stuff up quickly and it feels like they just slap a label on some random manufactured stuff - which I have no interest in in general, much less just because a housewife was the one slapping on the label.

Random thoughts: As charming as Kathy has been on RHBH, she's rumored to be a very arrogant, rude, and mean person to "the help" in real life. Kyle has alientated both of her sisters, so it seems reasonable to think she's doing something wrong or offensive to them. Even though we don't see Kathy's tantrum, I believe two things - Kyle lit the flame and Kathy lashed out in a rage in return. I also don't think Kathy ever got over Mauricio leaving her husband's real estate firm. Bad blood runs deep there. I'd say that Kathy, Kim, and Kyle need to go to family therapy, but I'd wager none really want to.

Erika's tune the last few episodes has been interesting. She's now stressing how all these cases need to be settled by the courts - not public opinion and that she'll abide with the courts' decisions. This is neutral territory. She's not implying guilt but she's not feigning innocence either. I feel she's setting the tone for a guilty verdict at some point. She will say in a flat-tone that while she may not agree with a guilty verdict, since it came from the courts, she'll abide by it. She's taking the burden of responsibility off herself and putting it on the courts in a very subtle, yet effective way.

I personally think EJ knew all about Tom's shenanigans and likely from the beginning. She/he were just smart enough to keep her name out of the paperwork (as far as we know). I honestly don't know how she couldn't know given that "people talk". Having said that, I actually agree with what EJ said the last two episodes. Let's assume EJ is completely oblivious to everything and entirely innocent. Through no fault of her own, she will have lost all her money, and her reputation will have been irreparably damaged thereby limiting future income opportunities. In this way, EJ owes nothing to the victims. She'd be one of them herself in many ways. So, I do get where she's coming from, probably for the first time. I still don't believe she didn't know and I do believe she has funds hidden offshore. She's far to composed and controlled to not have a backup plan. Seems she also would declare herself a "victim" if she really was one.

Aren't ratings for RH shows going down - and across the board? It seems the new Paris show and RHONY filled with influencers gives us an idea of where Bravo is going. The "women of a certain age" are on their way out and being replaced with the 20-something crowd.

Agreed. For me, Seasons 1-3 for both RHONY and RHBH are my absolute favorites.