S12.E22: Reunion Part 1

[pieinmyeye]

Dorinda is so jealous of Tinsley that I’m surprised her skin hasn’t turned green.

[eleanorofaquitaine]

Dorinda truly can't understand anyone choosing a relationship over the show because the show is all she has. Or had, anyway.

Sorry about that, Dorinda. 

[goofygirl]

Thar she blows!!!!

[Keywestclubkid]

1 minute ago, pieinmyeye said:

Dorinda is so jealous of Tinsley that I’m surprised her skin hasn’t turned green.

It’s like creepy how obsessed she is with her life ... 

[SailorGirl]

2 minutes ago, esco1822 said:

I’m glad she doesn’t look up to Ellen Barkin’s plastic surgery because...yeesh.

She looks up to Ellen Barkin because Ellen married a multi-billionaire, ended up getting divorced, and got $20M+ from the estate sale of her jewelry and 4.3 million in a lawsuit over a film production company . . . 

[Stats Queen]

Dorinda going at Tinsley for leaving the show for Scott when she met Scott while on the show. She left the show in large part because you were such a toxic, evil bitch to her. Unhealthy environments can affect your psyche as well as your partners.

I think I would tell my husband that he needed to leave a situation like that, for himself - and those situations affect your relationships.

[Legalbeagle421]

I didn't watch the whole season, so I didn't even see all of Dorinda's horrible tirades against Tinsley. How horrific. What an asshole she is. 

[OldButHappy]

OH SHADE girl!!! Bravo editors call out Dorinda's lies...and I'm here for it!

[Keywestclubkid]

Dorinda is so fucking toxic 

[eleanorofaquitaine]

You know, they showed us that scene with Dorinda yelling at John in the previews last year but never what it was about. Now we know.

She's a deeply troubled human being.

[goofygirl]

So... Scott gave JOHN some money??? What the bloody hell???  I don't care. No reason in the WORLD will excuse Doah-rinda's shitass attitude toward Tinsley. NONE.  Byeeeeeeeeee. Go. Away. Doah-rinda.

[ichbin]

So do we now know why John and Dorinda broke up?  She was brutal during that phone call.

[Straycat80]

Wow, Dorinda’s face when she was on the phone in that unseen footage was scary. What a horrible bitch she is, she won’t be missed. And she can take Leah with her, she doesn’t fit in and with Dorinda gone I doubt she’ll get close to the other HW’s. 

[Suckeredin]

Shut up Dorinda.

really, just stop talking...drunk, sober, just stop talking.  Forever

[Chit Chat]

1 minute ago, Straycat80 said:

Wow, Dorinda’s face when she was on the phone in that unseen footage was scary.

It's no wonder that the production team didn't want Tinsley to stay in the house with her that night.  Yikes!  If looks could kill.  At least we finally know what happened.  Interesting watching Dorinda lie as the footage of her phone call with John aired.  Thank you Bravo for finally showing this.

[goofygirl]

I DID notice that Sonja was all about Leah's Dad.  She said something like " He's soo cute" He's an artist!"  I wonder if the ass kissing of Leah Father is because Sonja's catching a clue with the  whole "younger crowd " viewers that Bravo's thinking about with this cast.

I doubt that Sonja has that much insight by herself but... maybe someone is whispering in her ear?

Edited September 11, 2020 by goofygirl

[chewycandy]

It hurts to look at Ramona—so orange and pulled so tight!

So, the Miami phone call explained. The producers were absolutely right that Tinsley shouldn’t have stayed at the house overnight (did she??) The look on Dorinda’s face—it was like she was moments away from physically assaulting someone. 

[LibertarianSlut]

Whoa, go Andy with telling Tinsley she likes “a mind game.”  Bravo!  Where has he been these past ten years sitting around mugging for the camera?  Bethenny not there to co-host the reunion with him is God’s greatest gift.  

If Tinsley has time during this pandemic, she may want to look into removing the word “like” from her vocabulary.  It sounds very tween.  She sounded a wee bit more confident and sure of herself at this reunion than she has ever before.  I like seeing growth in these women.  I loved her holding her own against Dorinda without screeching for the first time ever.  

This is minor, but Tinsley’s silver ring clashed with her gold nails.  I only noticed this because I had this same problem when I was engaged.  I never got it solved.  

I loved Luann’s and Ramona’s honesty that they would leave the show if their hypothetical man wanted them to.  I’m not sure why society only seems to rubber stamp women’s choices when it comes to entering the workplace and not exiting it.  

Anyone remember Tinsley’s boxing trainer from early cycles of America’s Next Top Model?  Just me?  I’ll see myself out.

Party of one, maybe, but I didn’t have a major issue with Dorinda’s “turkey baster” comment, only because I’ve heard it on RHOC with regard to Meghan King Edmonds, who also got IVF, and no one was fazed.  It’s not like Dorinda said Tinsley had a barren womb because she’s evil and frigid; Tinsley is a woman of a certain age who has frozen eggs, so if she’s going to get pregnant, it’s going to be through artificial means.  “Turkey baster” is an informal way of acknowledging that.  Dorinda absolutely had bad intent when she said it, which I would never deny, but I’m just not sure why the comment was taken so harshly outside of that.  If one of the other women would have said it, would anyone have cared?

It’s nowhere near as bad as Luann throwing her head back and laughing about the fact that Carole doesn’t have children, and I didn’t even think that comment was that bad.  Like Carole and Tinsley, I’m childless by choice, and I’m not sure if either of those comments would bother me.  

The plot thickens.  We now know (kinda sorta) where all the Dorinda vitriol toward Tinsley came from!  That made watching the reunion worth the price of admission.  Wowwww.  I am so glad they showed that footage from season 11!!!  This is so satisfying.  Dorinda is freaking crazy and it’s all right there in the open!  I can’t remember last time we had such a smoking gun on a Housewives show.  Maybe this is the most exciting thing that’s happened since “it’s about Tom.”  Dorinda doesn’t remember it, and that’s why we have cameras and mics, lol!  She is caught red handed.  This is not good, this is great.  Talk about digging your own grave...

[Steph J]

8 minutes ago, OldButHappy said:

OH SHADE girl!!! Bravo editors call out Dorinda's lies...and I'm here for it!

Seriously.  At this point, as generally unwatchable as I find Dorinda, I would still 100% watch a special episode solely dedicated to showing previously unseen footage of her acting like a beast behind the scenes just so she can't cry "it's the editing."  It can't just be the editing if you're like that all the time, hon.

[pieinmyeye]

I guess we know now why Dorinda won’t be back. In addition to all the other obvious reasons she won’t be back, the look in Andy’s eyes when they were screaming about IVF and turkey basters was, I believe, the straw that broke the camel’s back.

Edited September 11, 2020 by pieinmyeye

[Chit Chat]

51 minutes ago, Keywestclubkid said:

I get bitching about being out but posting shit like that really that was just beyond the pale for Leah. 

It's really not any of Leah's business about what other people did during the quarantine.  I don't like seeing people out and about without their masks on (it's mandatory here,) but I mind my own damn business and do what I'm supposed to do.  I'm not going to obsess over what other people do or don't do.  Also, it was possible to enjoy time with your family while in quarantine and still sympathize and say a prayer for those were/are sick.  I think Leah was jealous that Ramona had a big place to roam around in, which made things more tolerable for her.   

I wonder if Leah has a problem with all of the celebrities and musicians who did fun YouTube videos in order to bring a little happiness to all of us.  I'd say to Leah to mind her own business in regard to this.  

[Hangin Out]

I just hate when they talk all at once.  Andy asks a question and they all chime in.  I’ll have to watch a few more times to hear everyone.

[Straycat80]

1 minute ago, pieinmyeye said:

I guess we know now why Dorinda won’t be back. In addition to all the other obvious reasons she she won’t be back, the look in Andy’s eyes when they were screaming about IVF and turkey basters was, I believe, was the straw that broke the camel’s back.

Yes, and Tinsley had asked Andy about the IVF comment (considering him having his son that way) but someone interrupted and he didn’t get to answer. I would have liked to have heard his response. 

[goofygirl]

I don't have any children either.  I just know that the scene with Tins and her overwhelming MOTHER and her frozen eggs squeed me out totally!

Seemed as if they BOTH were crying and Tins was saying" MY BABIES!  THESE ARE MY BABIES!" About her frozen EGGS.  

Lort, thought I was gonna hurl.  They were BOTH totally out. of. their. minds.  WANKY!

[Momager]

I love how each woman stayed true to her personal style. I think all they all looked fabulous. Probably the best reunion styling in ages.

[Keywestclubkid]

8 minutes ago, LibertarianSlut said:

 

Party of one, maybe, but I didn’t have a major issue with Dorinda’s “turkey baster” comment, only because I’ve heard it on RHOC with regard to Meghan King Edmonds, who also got IVF, and no one was fazed.  It’s not like Dorinda said Tinsley had a barren womb because she’s evil and frigid; Tinsley is a woman of a certain age who has frozen eggs, so if she’s going to get pregnant, it’s going to be through artificial means.  “Turkey baster” is an informal way of acknowledging that.  Dorinda absolutely had bad intent when she said it, which I would never deny, but I’m just not sure why the comment was taken so harshly outside of that.  If one of the other women would have said it, would anyone have cared?

 

 But that’s the whole point she said it to be vicious she was saying it to be nasty she was saying it to hurt because she knew Tinsly really wanted kids and her time is ticking out.... she is a vile nasty woman 

[charming]

I'm intrigued by this money transaction between Scott and John. Was this a loan because John's broke or a business investment? I can't remember what season it was but it was during a Bethenny tirade but she said something like John was always suggesting business deals to her. 

I think Dorinda was wrong to take her frustration out on Tinsley if she was embarrassed by this information. However, I do kinda sorta see her point about Scott not being on the show. She had to bring John on the show and some of the women went after him, calling him names, etc. So why does Scott get a pass? 

[Hangin Out]

28 minutes ago, Legalbeagle421 said:

Dorinda is pissing me off. "Thank you Bravo!" about Tinsley and Scott. Stop it. 

She looks guilty as hell, especially when Tinsley was talking.  

[Suckeredin]

I kinda like backbone Tinsley.  I hope this bitch shows up again next week.

[Keywestclubkid]

2 minutes ago, charming said:

I'm intrigued by this money transaction between Scott and John. Was this a loan because John's broke or a business investment? I can't remember what season it was but it was during a Bethenny tirade but she said something like John was always suggesting business deals to her. 

I think Dorinda was wrong to take her frustration out on Tinsley if she was embarrassed by this information. However, I do kinda sorta see her point about Scott not being on the show. She had to bring John on the show and some of the women went after him, calling him names, etc. So why does Scott get a pass? 

Because John chose to be shown on the show in that capacity Scott didn’t ... 

[Axie]

I don’t understand why Andy, the human grease stain, just sits there and allows Dorinda and Ramona to scream over Tinsley when she’s talking.  Isn’t he supposed to be moderating?  

[pieinmyeye]

6 minutes ago, Straycat80 said:

Yes, and Tinsley had asked Andy about the IVF comment (considering him having his son that way) but someone interrupted and he didn’t get to answer. I would have liked to have heard his response. 

I missed that! I hope they will address it next week.

[Chit Chat]

1 minute ago, Axie said:

I don’t understand why Andy, the human grease stain, just sits there and allows Dorinda and Ramona to scream over Tinsley when she’s talking.  Isn’t he supposed to be moderating?  

He did make them shut up a few times and let Tinsley talk.  I'm so happy that we finally heard what set Dorinda off.  Mystery solved!

[Hangin Out]

7 minutes ago, Straycat80 said:

Yes, and Tinsley had asked Andy about the IVF comment (considering him having his son that way) but someone interrupted and he didn’t get to answer. I would have liked to have heard his response. 

Yes, and I was pissed.  No one gives anyone a chance to talk.  That was a great question.  Too bad someone had to butt in.

[Suckeredin]

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   5 MINUTES AGO,  CHARMING SAID: 

I'm intrigued by this money transaction between Scott and John. Was this a loan because John's broke or a business investment? I can't remember what season it was but it was during a Bethenny tirade but she said something like John was always suggesting business deals to her. 

I think Dorinda was wrong to take her frustration out on Tinsley if she was embarrassed by this information. However, I do kinda sorta see her point about Scott not being on the show. She had to bring John on the show and some of the women went after him, calling him names, etc. So why does Scott get a pass? 

Because John chose to be shown on the show in that capacity Scott didn’t ..

I could’ve lived happily with no John or Scott on the show...but if I get a vote I choose Scott every way every day

[Hangin Out]

3 minutes ago, ChitChat said:

He did make them shut up a few times and let Tinsley talk.  I'm so happy that we finally heard what set Dorinda off.  Mystery solved!

What was it?  I couldn’t hear with all the yelling.

[RedDelicious]

13 minutes ago, LibertarianSlut said:

Party of one, maybe, but I didn’t have a major issue with Dorinda’s “turkey baster” comment, only because I’ve heard it on RHOC with regard to Meghan King Edmonds, who also got IVF, and no one was fazed.  It’s not like Dorinda said Tinsley had a barren womb because she’s evil and frigid; Tinsley is a woman of a certain age who has frozen eggs, so if she’s going to get pregnant, it’s going to be through artificial means.  

Party of two. I just didn’t think it was that big of a deal and it shouldn’t have been any great surprise considering the source. Because we don’t actually know that Tinsley even has fertility issues. We just know that she froze her eggs *in case she had fertility issues. She’s only 44. It might take a little longer but it’s perfectly possible. 

I can see why Dorinda would be upset with Tinsley knowing about Scott giving John money and not telling her. It would have embarrassed me if I were in Dorinda’s shoes. I would have been mad at all three of them if that was going on and I was the only one who didn’t know. The anger was very, very scary though. 

I’m sticking with my opinion that Tinsley has her own brand of shade and it’s covered by a sweet candy shell. Dorinda may be completely derailed and possibly mental, but Tinsley isn’t a perfect angel. I don’t think she has a whole lot of integrity. The “Bruce” story was so laughably false I’m embarrassed for her that she made it up and thinks people believe it. 

[Keywestclubkid]

3 minutes ago, Silver Bells said:

What was it?  I couldn’t hear with all the yelling.

Scott loaning John money. Why that was bad I have no idea 

[charming]

I feel like we deserve a special episode of this fight. How did Dorinda find out about the money? Did Tinsley tell her privately or on camera in front of the other women? Did the other women say something to Dorinda? Did Ramona make a rude comment? 

I need to know everything! I'm so annoyed this wasn't shown. 

[Axie]

I’m so confused.  Dorinda hates Tinsley because Scott gave John money?  Huh?

[Keywestclubkid]

1 minute ago, Axie said:

I’m so confused.  Dorinda hates Tinsley because Scott gave John money?  Huh?

I’m right there with you lol

Dorinda from jump has been attacking everything Tinsly the turkey baster comment was ANOTHER dig at the woman ... Tinsly has been talking about wanting kids forever Dorinda used that to mock her ... why anyone would defend her doing that in the way she did just confuses me 

[Legalbeagle421]

18 minutes ago, RedDelicious said:

I’m sticking with my opinion that Tinsley has her own brand of shade and it’s covered by a sweet candy shell. Dorinda may be completely derailed and possibly mental, but Tinsley isn’t a perfect angel. I don’t think she has a whole lot of integrity. The “Bruce” story was so laughably false I’m embarrassed for her that she made it up and thinks people believe it. 

No one's all good or all bad. Tinsley's no angel and I'm sure Dorinda's not a complete demon (though close lol).

I'd rather be around Tinsley than someone who pops off at random over nothing. Dorinda has always been this way, not just this season. Her old targets were people like Heather and Sonja, who others weren't as quick to stick up for as Tinsley. She's finally manifested her meanness to the point of no return. But she's always been this way. 

I vaguely remember a story about Dorinda handing a Black man her coat at a restaurant and him not actually working there. Thus, I've always kind of looked at her sideways.

Edited September 11, 2020 by Legalbeagle421
Long day, lots of typos lol

[65mickey]

2 minutes ago, Axie said:

I’m so confused.  Dorinda hates Tinsley because Scott gave John money?  Huh?

Yeah that really cleared it up. I hope this is explored some more next week because it makes no sense to me why this would cause Dorinda to go ballistic.

[esco1822]

10 minutes ago, Silver Bells said:

Yes, and I was pissed.  No one gives anyone a chance to talk.  That was a great question.  Too bad someone had to butt in.

He did say that he thought the comment was nasty, I’m not sure he needs to say more. Add me to the list of people who thought it was a vile and unkind thing to say. I have many friends with fertility issues who would give anything to be pregnant and I’m pretty sure if anyone made that comment to them, they would have become a puddle on the floor. It was absolutely meant to shame and hurt Tinsley. 

[RedDelicious]

I think it’s because Scott, who was fairly new on the scene at the time, gave John, Dorinda’s boyfriend of many years, money and Dorinda was the only one who didn’t know about it. If it were me I would have felt humiliated that I didn’t know something significant like that had taken place, and everyone else did. Also we don’t know what the money was for.

[eleanorofaquitaine]

3 minutes ago, RedDelicious said:

Party of two. I just didn’t think it was that big of a deal and it shouldn’t have been any great surprise considering the source. Because we don’t actually know that Tinsley even has fertility issues. We just know that she froze her eggs *in case she had fertility issues. She’s only 44. It might take a little longer but it’s perfectly possible. 

I can see why Dorinda would be upset with Tinsley knowing about Scott giving John money and not telling her. It would have embarrassed me if I were in Dorinda’s shoes. I would have been mad at all three of them if that was going on and I was the only one who didn’t know. The anger was very, very scary though. 

I’m sticking with my opinion that Tinsley has her own brand of shade and it’s covered by a sweet candy shell. Dorinda may be completely derailed and possibly mental, but Tinsley isn’t a perfect angel. I don’t think she has a whole lot of integrity. The “Bruce” story was so laughably false I’m embarrassed for her that she made it up and thinks people believe it. 

Tinsley doesn't have to be a "perfect angel" to not deserve Dorinda's abuse.

2 minutes ago, Axie said:

I’m so confused.  Dorinda hates Tinsley because Scott gave John money?  Huh?

My guess is that John borrowing money from Scott embarrassed Dorinda. And it also disallowed Dorinda to create some kind of front about John to Tinsley. Because she's a narcissist, Dorinda couldn't stand feeling embarrassed in front of Tinsley and feeling less special in front of Tinsley, so her response - in addition to booting John for the crime of making her look bad - was to target Tinsley. 

Essentially, to save face, Dorinda targeted Tinsley to do exactly what she Tinsley did - get her to leave. Unfortunately for Dorinda, it seems like production was finally done with protecting her and so it all finally came out. 

Try being a good person, Dorinda, it may get you farther. 

[AttackTurtle]

The rumors that were going around to explain Dorinda's hatred of Tinsley were really far off.  That was probably one of the biggest mic drops I've ever seen on a reunion and I think Tinsley 100% knew that production was going to have her back when she dropped that information about Scott/John.  Go Tinsley.  Dorinda was 100% committed to continuing on with her abuse of Tinsley.  I can't wait to see how the rest of the reunion goes.  

[Pondlass1]

My hair stood on end with that footage of Dorinda on the phone. Yikes! 😱 She could get a role in a psychological horror movie, she’s scary. She’d probably get an Oscar.

They all looked more comfy than the glammed up idiots on BH but Tinsley is so pretty and those heavy fake eyelashes are so awful.

[esco1822]

I like Tinsley. I miss having her on the show (though I absolutely would have left too in her position) and I really enjoyed watching her hold her own with these ladies. Say what you will about her but I can’t recall a time where she ever lashed out at another cast member unprovoked unlike every other woman on this show. That’s refreshing, especially given the ya these women behaved this season. Good for Tins, I hope she has a happy life.

[nexxie]

They all looked good tonight - even Andy. Hate the layered rug thing - seemed like some rug warehouse shopper had spread out a bunch of contenders and then left without buying anything. lol