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Alexis claimed both that JJ said he would pay her salary if she didn't go on the show, and then when that didn't work said he would pay her double her salary if she didn't go on. I don't remember though where/when she made the "double the salary" claim, if it was on the show, in an interview, or where. Who can keep track of what the fame whores say and when? No pay day though, since it wasn't Alexis' choice this time. In fact I would think she is in danger of becoming the next ex of Johnny J.

Yes, I watched all shows, though may have nodded off from boredom now and then when Alexis was on. I do remember much of what was brought up on the show, but do not remember Johnny J or Alexis ever saying that Shannon "attacked" him twice, both inside the house and at the car. I also don't remember JJ saying that his daughters were standing behind Shannon's car when they were supposedly almost run over. Which as I said before begs the question, why would they stand there? Your post though does nicely summarize how much Alexis and JJ used the show for JJ's vendetta. And certainly shoots down their claim that JJ never wanted Alexis to go on the show in the first place. And in fact JJ was not satisfied with their time on the show and needed to go on ET, alone, to provide yet more details of the evening that no one else cares about. I am a few days behind the news that Alexis was not asked back for the next season. She is not even spinning it that (yet again) JJ didn't want her to return. I guess even Andy was tired of Alexis being the lap dog for Johnny J, and decided to fire them. Bravo, Bravo. Well done.

I also think the difference between fatherly and brotherly is the responsibility that the person feels towards the other person. A sibling may or may not give advice to another sibling, and if they like them will want the best for them. (Not all sibs get along of course). But they likely feel no responsibility for how that sib turns out. This episode portrayed Mandy's parents feelings and possibly guilt about their children and their decisions. Audrey feels that Mandy is making the wrong choices because she felt that she made the wrong choices. Connor feels that Jim is always mad at him, where in reality Jim is afraid that if something happens to him there will be no one to look after Connor, as he seems incapable of taking care of himself. I also think that parents often think that their children's successes or failures reflect on them as a parent. I also think that the dynamic of Audrey being closer to Connor and Jim being closer to Audrey is not unusual. We also saw it in Georgie's family where Missy was a daddy's girl, and Sheldon was definitely a mama's boy. I thought that Georgie was being very sweet and supportive of Connor, knowing that it would mean a lot to him. And it did.

I don't look at Georgie as acting fatherly towards Connor, but more brotherly. But Georgie is definitely more mature at 18 than Connor is at 26. Emotional maturity has little to do with chronological age. We have already seen Georgie step up to become a husband and father, before his own father passed away. And work with MeeMaw in her businesses. He may be a high school drop out but he was never sitting at home living off his parents. He would hardly be the first successful person to believe that he did not need a high school diploma and degree to make their fortune, and go out and prove it. I have no problem with how Georgie is being written. And we did see an episode where he felt overwhelmed by his responsibilities. There were so many good lines in this episode. One of my favourites was Audrey talking about how she doesn't understand Friends, and musing that she missed Cosby, that he was a nice family man. Priceless.

I loved this episode, my fav of the season so far. So many great scenes. Georgie singing Soft Kitty to CeeCee. Aw. Jim expressing his worry about what will happen to Connor when they are gone. Georgie's kindness to Connor. And finally the look on Audrey's face when Connor said that Georgie is a great person. You could tell that Audrey realized that maybe Georgie is an asset to the family, and maybe she needs to start appreciating him. Or maybe that is me projecting my feelings, but I thought Rachel Bay Jones did a great job with that scene.

The 14 months comment was in reference to the accident, which happened in September of 2023.

I still had the ET episode so just watched again, and JJ went into some detail claiming that Shannon "attacked" him for a minute or so. Then again attacked him when he tried to stop her from leaving. At this point he mentions his daughters, and says Shannon almost ran over them when she reversed. So I have several questions. Of course we only have JJ's word for all of this, but how hard would it be for 3 people to take a purse away (assuming that is where Shannon's keys were) from a drunk person? And why in the world would his daughters stand behind a car being driven by a drunk person? Of course those videos were never shown. Why didn't John call the police if he was being attacked? Interesting that we are hearing this version now. Why was this never brought up on the show? Was JJ waiting until the lawsuit settled to continue to drag it all out, now some 14 months later? And why does he only appear on camera when there is no one to question him? It is obvious that he thinks this will restore his reputation. For me, it just makes him look more pathetic. And I didn't think that was possible.

I routinely tape Entertainment Tonight, and then ff though to see if there are any interesting interviews. Imagine my shock when who should be on my screen but Johnny J, in an "exclusive" interview with ET. OMFG!!! I guess lapdog Alexis didn't do a good enough job, so Janssen (solo) is whining yet again about Shannon. He said that he did hear the crash (complete with showing the video of it yet again), and he was going to go to Shannon but his 2 daughters who were there stopped him (the ones I assume that he claims Shannon almost ran over) and they went. He also mentions Shannon slapping him (I think that was the word he used). What I find hysterically funny is that the RH franchise is watched by a limited audience. I am the only person I know who watches it, none of my friends or family do. It isn't like it is a major hit show with mega stars. It is a reality show with limited reach. Yet Johnny J chooses to take his whining to a show with a large viewing audience, many of whom I am sure have no clue who he is . He whined once again about how his reputation has been damaged. No wonder he and Alexis are together, they are both delusional, vindictive, and full of self importance. Not that that is a surprise. I might add that Johnny J looked like hell. They showed a pic of him from when he was dating Shannon, he has aged at least 10 years. He has gained weight, and was unshaven with an unkempt beard of white/grey bristles. He looked like he hadn't had a shower in a week. Clearly he and Alexis are happy to wallow in their self pity. For someone who claims to be so religious, Alexis does not appear to act very Christian like. Maybe someone should send her a WWJD bracelet.

Alexis, Alexis, Alexis. How can we miss you if you won't go away? Alexis doesn't live in falsehoods or lies? We have seen Alexis caught in lies several times this season. Not to mention in her posting above. Not to belittle the loss of her mother, as when I lost my mother I certainly could not have filmed a reality show three months later. Or even several months later. Alexis claims her mother died three months prior to filming, and she signed on thankful that it brought her out of her bed and depression. A quick search shows (since Alexis posted about that when it happened as well) that Alexis's mother died August 1st, 5 months before the show started filming in January of 2024. And didn't the show start filming before Alexis had actually signed on? In any case she had already gotten out of her bed in November as that is when she met Johnny J and started an insta relationship, complete with sex multiple times a day. At this point I can't imagine that anyone cares about her receipts, real or imagined. She really seems to think that God cares though, and that he has a different plan/platform for her to use. Surely God has better things to do than indulge Alexis in her ongoing vendetta? I know I do. I really think Alexis needs therapy every bit as much as Tammy Sue does.

Once again we were treated to Johnny J's version of events, and he didn't come off any better than all the other times he has gone on camera. I did love Alexis's aside when JJ said that the only person he would show the videos to would be Shannon, and Alexis interjected that she would be in the room also. Of course she would. The only positive thing I can say about Johnny J and Alexis is that I am glad they found each other, and have saved anyone else from dating either one. Hopefully that is the last we see of them. Although I fully expect JJ to drop Alexis at some point and look for another reality "star" to date. I am still waiting for someone, anyone, to ask Tamra why she was in so much pain all season. Andy won't, but I thought his co host Emily might. Tamra once again skates. Andy really does seem intent on keeping her around, no idea why. But she spent the entire season reaming on Shannon for her drinking, but no one held her to account for her own drinking, and vile actions (both drunk and sober). Will we find out next season why she was in pain? Not counting on it. Or any change in her behaviour.

But how does the network know people are watching? Or advertisers? Personally I never watch ads, I always tape shows and FF past the commercials. Are you saying that a ratings system is no longer used by networks to know how many people are watching any given show? I am confused.

The best scene of this whole episode was David expressing surprise that Mykelti and Tony had cleaned their house. And Christine's reaction to him saying it on camera. Lol. I wonder what the rating are for this show? It takes me so little time to watch as I am not interested in the never ending footage of the past. Heck, the whole show is the past. I can't imagine it surviving another season.

I am enjoying this show to a point, as well as Matock. But I would trade either one for a return of So Help Me Todd.

I couldn't figure out Emily's bitch face whenever Alexis was talking. Either Shannon commented on it to Gina or vice versa. Then I realized maybe she was still upset about she and Alexis both wearing the same outfit at the fashion show, and she was ticked about Alexis' short tight dress. Alexis does dress way too young for her age, apparently she goes for men who like that look. I don't get the pearl clutching by the cast about Katie's daughter and her TikTok video. Her audience are her peers who have likely never watched an episode of the show, so who cares? Katie does come off badly though where her son is concerned. He was very comfortable spouting off about Heather on camera, and he came off as an obnoxious six year old. Regarding Heather's kids not being on the show these days, I really wonder if it is their choice rather than Heather's. Heather loves nothing more than playing Mother of the Year, and it is hard to do that when we only have her talking about what a fabulous mother she is.

WE That's the funny thing about what Alexis has said. She claims they are going to get married within the year, and obviously once they are married Jim would have no say in Alexis' husband moving in with her. But Alexis has said in an interview that she and JJ would not live together until her twins have graduated from high school in two years. So she is saying that they will be married but not living together. So why bother getting engaged after a few months of dating, and get married within the year if you aren't actually going to commit (looking at you Johnny J) to being under the same roof? To stick it to Shannon, that's why. I'd be surprised if the wedding actually happens. I find it hilarious that Alexis denies she was the catalyst, or at least part of it, for Jim suing Shannon. Alexis wasn't dating JJ when the loan happened, but she has certainly inserted herself in that lawsuit, saying different times that "WE had no choice". Lol. Did we know that Jenn's ex is a lawyer? I always thought since he worked for Jenn's family business (until he didn't) that his work was related to whatever that business is. What an odd combination, a lawyer married to someone with no ambition or marketable skills. I found her pride at being able to remember and make her own car payments both sad and pathetic. Although oddly enough I have come to like Jenn if only because she stands up (finally!) to Tamra.