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From Bo Dietl: No investigations on the cast members on behalf of Luis. Separate from this, Margaret has an arsenal on everyone but it's crickets. Anyway, thank goodness this season is over. I don't want to hear about this Gorga/Giudice feud ever again. 10 years is long enough.

Seriously, WTF is Frank Catania doing there? He's practically sitting on Joe's lap. How embarrassing for him. In conclusion, they're all using Teresa and Luis (who are not perfect themselves) to deflect from their own dirt. The Gorgas or Teresa have got to go. If this is the reason why the next season's taping has been pushed back until the Fall, great. I don't want to see both of them back because even though Teresa says she's done, Melissa will never let this shit go.

Melissa was twisting like a pretzel making the cheating rumor Teresa's fault and not her friend Margaret who's sitting right next to her. Margaret was the one who said it, just like she was the one who said the Evan cheating rumor. And yet…the Boogawolf gets away unscathed.

Kim Cattrall's 'stipulations' for And Just Like That cameo revealed It's Page Six, so questionable at best. However, there's this: One show source said: “Kim had two stipulations -—one, that she would not act with any of the other girls, and two, she did not want to see Michael Patrick King.” And this, from Patricia Field: “Well, I know those gals! Sarah Jessica [Parker] thinks she knows everything — and she does. Cynthia Nixon thinks she knows everything — and she doesn’t!” Field said. “Even today, when I speak with Molly, it’s about Cynthia. I say, ‘I remember what you are going through!'” Cynthia Nixon sounds like a freaking nightmare.

Whoops. Moved to the Media thread.

It looks like Miranda is hugging Brady judging by the curly hair. Steve looks good! Happy to see one flash of him in the trailer. Unfortunately, it also looks like he's still wearing his wedding ring... I don't want to see him pining for Miranda, he deserves better and she doesn't deserve him.

Warner Brothers-Discovery (parent company to HBO) must be in dire straits and are hoping season 2 will be a big hit. Sure, a lot of people tuned into season 1 but that was because no one knew the crap that was going to be served. Now people know and many (me!) may not be interested. Aiden and Samantha are Hail Mary's. I will watch Samantha's one scene. lol

‘Sex and the City’ Shocker: Kim Cattrall to Return as Samantha Jones With ‘And Just Like That…’ Cameo (EXCLUSIVE) For one night only, the “Sex and the City” universe will be whole again. Variety has learned that Kim Cattrall will reprise her iconic role as Samantha Jones in the Season 2 finale of “And Just Like That,” Max’s revival of HBO’s “Sex and the City.” But she will only appear in one scene. According to sources, Cattrall shot her dialogue on March 22 in New York City, without seeing or speaking with the stars of the series, including Sarah Jessica Parker, or with “And Just Like That” showrunner Michael Patrick King. In the scene, Samantha, who in the show has moved to London, will have a phone conversation with Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw. In the first season of “And Just Like That,” Carrie engaged with an estranged Samantha over text, and in the finale, the two made a plan to see each other in order to reconcile. Famed “Sex and the City” costume designer Patricia Field, who has not been working on “And Just Like That,” dressed Samantha for her scene. One scene, thank goodness! I have faith in Kim's integrity for Samantha Jones, but MPK is not to be trusted. That she's going to be dressed by Patricia Field is icing on the cake. (the petty side of me loves that she shot her scene without seeing or interacting with the other women. This is for the fans, the true fans!)

That little shit Nate gets what he wants: his hostess (Jade) and his job at Richmond back. Who were the couple they focused on at Beard's wedding - a big beefy bald guy holding a baby with a red headed woman? No Roy and Keeley, who broke up for no reason in the first place. And no Ted and Rebecca. Look, regardless of what side you were on with them (friends vs lovers), you can't deny that the show intentionally set the bait with lots of rom-communism scenarios throughout the series. People weren't championing them without cause and out of thin air. Then Rebecca ending up with the Boat/Flying Dutchman - who just so happened to be at the airport in his pilot's uniform with his daughter - is so lazy and unearned. He's so unimportant that he remains nameless. Happy to see Dr. Sharon back with the team, and Barbara partner with Keeley for KBPR. A Richmond woman's league is brilliant. And I'm happy Colin got his celebratory kiss with his fella.

I'm so glad Teresa said that Melissa will be out of her life after the reunion taping. I hope this is true and that it sticks - at least where the show is concerned. (sad as it is for the siblings) The family feud has gotten so tired, repetitive, and boring and has sucked the life out of RHONJ. One of them has got to go. So if Teresa being done with the Gorgas means this feud ends, then godspeed. 10 years is long enough, please no more! Oh, Margaret, you absolutely DO care about Laura and all of the things she knows that you told her. I'm so annoyed that she's still not being held accountable for being the one to put the "rumor" out there in the first place. It's being deflected to Jen and Danielle for bringing it up on camera, and of course it's also Teresa's fault because everything is. /sarcasm Laura should be FOH for next season. As Bethenny Frankel says: "mention it all!" Frank is such a loser, living with his ex-wife's ex-boyfriend. I do like Dolores' live and let live attitude. She's the queen of unbothered Housewives - it's not a problem for her because it doesn't affect her. I like Danielle. Solid newbie addition. YMMV

The end of Midge's set about a woman's ambition was phenomenal. That's going on Rachel's Emmy reel. (or at least it should!)

Season 3 is back July 20th.

You see how Margaret shuts down and starts to spiral when she's confronted with sense? She's on her poor Melissa and Joe spiel (in front of the cameras, of course) and how she doesn't feel right dancing the night away when they aren't there. Well then why did she even go to the wedding? This is Teresa and Luis wedding, it's not about Joe and Melissa (but, oh, how they tried to make the wedding about them all season long). And it's not about Margaret's fake feelings, either. Brownie points to Jen Fessler for pointing out the obvious to her... and that is why Margaret shut the conversation down because she knows she's wrong. Everyone's reaction to Teresa's hair was so funny. I got the vibe that even Teresa didn't want it that high, but she rolled with it - even though she would've been justified in asking her hairdresser to make adjustments. It looked like everyone who's not Margaret had a great time. The bride and groom enjoying themselves is the most important thing.

This would be the rotten cherry on top of this otherwise uninspired season, for me. Rebecca and Ted aren't endgame, fine. Then why the baiting with all the little connections throughout the series, the Bantr texting fake-out, the green matchbook and it being attached to Ted's army man, the 12 unanswered texts and 3 un-ha ha'd gif, and so on and so forth? It's fine if the writers never intended to maybe pair Ted and Rebecca together romantically. Except that there were things they purposefully put in the show to hint at maybe. And those things could have easily been omitted and the story - and their friendship - would not have suffered. So on that end, BOO to the writers. And for Jason and Co to then say they're platonic soulmates or it's cliche to expect the male and female leads to be romantically linked...but act like it's fans who pulled that out of thin air. No, it's pulled from what they presented on screen just for shits and giggles. But then to have Rebecca, who had the most trite and random day with a stranger she never even got the name of nor heard from again, end up with said stranger in the very end without the decency to flesh out that pairing would be lazy and cheap. Nate can have his love story with the hostess fleshed out, but Rebecca - the lead female of the series - gets a random slapped-together finish and I'm supposed to swoon because it's the most romantic thing when Rebecca's whole Amsterdam plot was suss at best in the first place is... a choice. And not one that I, personally, care for. YMMV @scenicbyway this isn't a critique on your post because you are probably 100% right and this will happen. My annoyance is firmly on Jason Sudeikis and the writers. A season full of long episodes and so much of it felt wasted. I'm just disappointed, but that's my own fault for having such high expectations (and clearly reading way too much into things) throughout the series. Oh well. At least Richmond will (hopefully) win it all. That much is deserved.

Poor misunderstood Nate, had to hide under the desk like a coward for 5 hours after being a complete shithead to the team. He's just insecure and had a temper tantrum. /sarcasm And then everyone just randomly wanting him back at Richmond like nothing ever happened. Like he wasn't an abusive little shit. Through 11 episodes of this super sized season, Nate gets everything he wants - the girl he likes, his old job back - without apology. Do fuck off! Of course Ted is leaving. And that's some white people mess, cursing at your mother like that. Jamie Tartt, MVP of season 3.

Can't Sonny and Nina be happy in their newly engaged bliss for two seconds before that beast Carly starts on her rampage and ruins the moment? The answer appears to be No.

I really want Lois to come back. I think Julie Pinson (Eve, Port Charles) would be a great recast. Or anyone! Olivia needs to be knocked down a peg or ten, and it'd be great to see Brook Lynn interact with her mom. Also, I think Ned deserves better. Even though he cheated, I dislike Olivia so I don't care. (no shame in my petty game. lol)

The reboot should not be billed as Season 14. Since Andy wanted to do an all new cast (unlike Miami that paused for 8 years and then came back with at least half of the OGs), that means it's a new show and should start at season 1. Crappie Lake looks chaotic. I'm in. I think the ladies will be endearing to the good folks of Crappie Lake and vice-versa. Glad that's airing on Bravo. RHONY Legacy/RHUGT doesn't start filming until June, so that probably won't be out until 2024, or at least after the reboot season is over.

Sempre Insieme (translation: Always Together) I think it's a tribute to her parents, after her mother died the phrase was important to her.

Boring. Meredith was acting a little manic. Happy for Bailey. Teddy will be fine, multiple media outlets released articles yesterday afternoon that Kim Raver and other actors renewed contracts for season 20. The show has gotten lazy with the cliffhangers and suspense.

Margaret and Jackie should not be there and are only there for camera time. No one should attend a wedding that they aren't truly happy to celebrate. And for that notion, I'll give Joe and Melissa credit for not going. I like seeing the housewives from other franchises there. Bring on the circus!

The writers have grossly overestimated the importance of Nate. IMO He still hasn't actually apologized to warrant forgiveness or be redeemed for his nasty behavior in season 2. His letter to Will is not even close to sufficient. And they've wasted so much time telling his little story while neglecting almost everyone else... ...like Roy and Keeley getting back together. So happy for it, but it's too bad we couldn't see more of the build up to them reuniting. Rebecca investing in KJPR should've been what happened in the first place, but I'm glad Barbara is sticking around as CFO. The spit-take at the end was hilarious. Rebecca looked especially beautiful in that pink dress. Roy and Jamie's friendship has been the only consistent great thing about season 3.

ETA: I'm exhausted. No matter how you feel about her, this situation actually wasn't Teresa's fault. Margaret is the one who started all of this, yet only Danielle is confronting her about it while everyone else turns a blind eye. Probably because they're all afraid of what she has on them. Bravo needs to decide between Teresa and the Gorgas. This feud is draining and not even interesting. They don't like each other, Teresa says she's done with them. If they can reboot RHONY, they can get rid of one side of the family. Enough is enough.

Bethenny's thoughts about RHONY Legacy: Excellent point. Paying the women for one week and getting about 8 episodes out of the deal is far more financially beneficial. The fans get to enjoy the chaos these women bring, the women get paid good money for a week's worth of work, plus get the attention every Housewife loves… it's a winning formula. And hopefully this does well enough that Bravo/Peacock (aka NBC Universal) will want to continue RHONY Legacy (minus Leah and Eboni) and take them to different locations. I only wish this was airing on Bravo first and not Peacock. Also, Jill being vilified for wanting equal pay - for a brand new and shorter show - is unfair. She was right to do so, and I like that Bethenny gets that, too.

St. Barths, the site of the iconic Scary Island. Incredible. If production were smart, they'd let Jill show up halfway through the trip as a "surprise". And if they weren't so cheap, they could bring Bethenny back. Could you imagine how epic that would be? Give the viewers what they want! Never mind Andy's personal vendettas he has with certain housewives… if he can't remain impartial and put the business of entertaining over his own ego, then he shouldn't be in the position he's in. JMO In any case, I can't wait! At this point, I will take the OG RHONY cast any way I can get them. (minus Leah and Eboni)