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If Yolanda bows out for health reasons-and I do see a remission in her future about mid June, I can see Kim being dropped.  I think it depends if Kim gets off her duff and comments about the show after the season is over.  If Bravo is being told she is taking care of sick Monty and she is on vacation, they may not want to deal with her.  Same with her mentally ill child and the vicious dog-how much can they deal with for a marginal person like Kim.

 

I think the law suit will have the greatest impact on Bravo.  That's not something they want to deal with and so far, Kim's friend hasn't backed down.  She might if Kim offered her a settlement but I doubt Kim has the money to do that.

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I think the law suit will have the greatest impact on Bravo.  That's not something they want to deal with an so far, Kim has's friend hasn't backed down.  She might if Kim offered her a settlement but I doubt Kim has the money to do that.

The hearing is tomorrow so we will soon know if Evolution is in or out.  My guess is if Evolution is out there is no need to be nice to Kim.  If Evolution is in they may be nice to her.  No reason to have a co-defendant angry at you.

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It wouldn't be Kyle's fault but Kim would blame Kyle for not going to bat for her with Bravo.  Aside from that, Kyle may not want to deal with the fallout if that happens.  That's why I think we're stuck with the Bichard Sisters.

I don't think Kyle has that kind of power with Bravo. If they want to dump Kim but keep Kyle, that's their decision, and I think Kyle likes the gig too much to protest. And frankly, with their relationship being at an all-time low, why would she? In fact, I'm sure she'd be grateful if that's how things shake out. And if she gets unfounded or unfair grief about it from Kathy (I can't think who else would blame her), that appears to be more of the same.

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Well she got the job because of Kyle, she kept the job because of Kyle, in spite of being a drunk and skipping out of rehab, she had attacked about half the cast and now she is on shaky ground because she has zero loyalty to her sister.  The only family member I think would be upset is Kathy Hilton and she seems to be busy with her friend LaToya Jackson on some reality show. I think the rest of the family is upset with seeing the sisters battle it out on TV.

 

I think Kim is expecting a windfall when Monty passes or an excuse not to work on RHOBH due to a prolonged mourning period and will give her an excuse not to work.

Kathy Hilton was also Charlie Sheen's ex-wife's (the druggie one) 'support system' on some other reality show a few years ago - a total failure.  Now she's LaToya Jackson's friend.  Hmm - why not be the support system to your own addict sister off camera.   And not judge your other sister.  Jeesh.

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I don't think Kyle has that kind of power with Bravo. If they want to dump Kim but keep Kyle, that's their decision, and I think Kyle likes the gig too much to protest. And frankly, with their relationship being at an all-time low, why would she? In fact, I'm sure she'd be grateful if that's how things shake out. And if she gets unfounded or unfair grief about it from Kathy (I can't think who else would blame her), that appears to be more of the same.

I agree Lotus Flower - at one point I think she was in a more favorable power position, but I think her sister's antics over the years weakened her power.  For me, if Kyle were to insist they were a package deal, then buh-bye Kyle,   Kathy is smart enough to get that Kim screwed herself out of a job all by herself - she understands the Hollywood game - so if she's perverse enough to blame Kyle for it, then she's as vile as Kim is.  And if Kyle is stupid enough to put on the hairshirt - then she's learned nothing from this clusterf*ck situation.

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The hearing is tomorrow so we will soon know if Evolution is in or out.  My guess is if Evolution is out there is no need to be nice to Kim.  If Evolution is in they may be nice to her.  No reason to have a co-defendant angry at you.

I didn't know the hearing was tomorrow.

I would think that if Evolution remains part of the law suit, they'd be angry at Kim and less likely to be nice to her. They have a team of in-house lawyers and more on retainer. They could keep filing motions and getting postponements which would wind up costing Kim a fortune in legal fees.

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I would think that if Evolution remains part of the law suit, they'd be angry at Kim and less likely to be nice to her. They have a team of in-house lawyers and more on retainer. They could keep filing motions and getting postponements which would wind up costing Kim a fortune in legal fees.

Co-defendants often have different lawyers, which I'm sure is the case here. Postponements to the case might affect Kim, but not financially.

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Co-defendants often have different lawyers, which I'm sure is the case here. Postponements to the case might affect Kim, but not financially.

 

Don't the lawyers have to show up in court to get a postponement?  If that's true, then they bill their client for their time per hour (including travel).

Was there any news today about Kay Rosario's law suit hearing today?

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Don't the lawyers have to show up in court to get a postponement?  If that's true, then they bill their client for their time per hour (including travel).

 

It really depends, sometimes there's an agreed order to postpone, which doesn't require everyone to show up, but literally everything costs at least some billable hours so none of it is free. 

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Don't the lawyers have to show up in court to get a postponement?  If that's true, then they bill their client for their time per hour (including travel).

Kim's lawyer(s) isn't the one asking for postponements or dismissals - Bravo/Evolution's lawyers are. Different parties, different lawyers.

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If Yolanda bows out for health reasons-and I do see a remission in her future about mid June, I can see Kim being dropped

Hey there zoeysmom, what gives?  Inquiring minds and all that...

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I know that this has come up before but where are there any facts that support that Kyle and Kim were a package deal?  This rumor (until I hear 'anything' that supports it) is something that has taken a life of its own.

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Hey there zoeysmom, what gives?  Inquiring minds and all that...

There is just something about how Yolanda can have these ups and downs with her Lyme Disease.  I sense when she has to make a decision about going forth with the show she will rally about and sign a contract.  If it becomes uncomfortable for her she will claim she is relapsing.  I honestly believe Yolanda is an asset and should just skip the Reunions.  it just seems that someone has a disease that requires peace and quiet. 

I know that this has come up before but where are there any facts that support that Kyle and Kim were a package deal?  This rumor (until I hear 'anything' that supports it) is something that has taken a life of its own.

No facts.  In fact looking at past seasons between seasons 1 and 2 Kim and Kyle weren't speaking.  They were not on good terms between Seasons 2 and 3.  So that doesn't bode well for the assertion they are a package deal.  They do have the same manager but I doubt there is any package deal.  If Kim doesn't get rehired I think she will blame Kyle.

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I know that this has come up before but where are there any facts that support that Kyle and Kim were a package deal?  This rumor (until I hear 'anything' that supports it) is something that has taken a life of its own.

It has taken on a life of it's own. I have heard it repeated only on forums such as this. I cannot believe that if it was ever said, that someone hasn't been able to find where it was said by Kyle, Kim, or Andy, who are the only people I would ever believe about this. Sites like Tamra Tattles or Stoopid HW's, who are always running old clips or interviews, would have uncovered this by now, especially since there has been so much talk all season long about how Kim and Kyle are a package deal. It is the equivalent of the story over on the NJ show about how the Gorga's sent in some tape promising to "take down" Teresa. It gets repeated over and over again and pretty soon folks are acting like it is legitimate.

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Guliana Rancic; she's good villain material. And she gives Rinna some competition for scary skinny.

I think Guiliana might bring an interesting vibe to the show. I really prefer they all literally be housewives. Still, she's in her early 40s and I would like to add a 30-something to the mix, somebody young with a feeling of entitlement. That's always fun to snark about. I'm assuming Yolanda won't be back. Then take away either Brandi or Kim, but leave one of them to flounder alone or make new alliances. 

 

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I think Guiliana might bring an interesting vibe to the show. I really prefer they all literally be housewives. Still, she's in her early 40s and I would like to add a 30-something to the mix, somebody young with a feeling of entitlement. That's always fun to snark about. I'm assuming Yolanda won't be back. Then take away either Brandi or Kim, but leave one of them to flounder alone or make new alliances.

Guiliana would be fun, but she has her own reality show and E News - plus, she promised her husband that she would wrap up her Cali duties in order to move back to Chicago.

On edit: They're moving this summer. http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-giuliana-rancic-fashion-police-20150406-story.html

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There is just something about how Yolanda can have these ups and downs with her Lyme Disease.  I sense when she has to make a decision about going forth with the show she will rally about and sign a contract.  If it becomes uncomfortable for her she will claim she is relapsing.  I honestly believe Yolanda is an asset and should just skip the Reunions.  it just seems that someone has a disease that requires peace and quiet. 

 

IMO, if Yolanda stays, she needs to be down graded to "friend of" instead of a full HW. That way she can still host events, go on trips but is not required to blog or do the reunion.

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IMO, if Yolanda stays, she needs to be down graded to "friend of" instead of a full HW. That way she can still host events, go on trips but is not required to blog or do the reunion.

I hope Yolanda sticks around in some capacity - I'd like to see her new digs, and also see her reach remission!

Wow, I didn't think she would actually move to Chicago. Good for her.

Hope their reality show returns so we can see how their Chicago brownstone turned out.
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I hope Yolanda sticks around in some capacity - I'd like to see her new digs, and also see her reach remission!

So do I.  I get the feeling that many parts of her life have changed with her illness.  I'm not a Yolanda fan by any means but I felt that whatever odd obligation she felt to Brandi has also weighed her down.  I'd like to see what she has to offer in a Brandi-free environment.

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Joyce and all her talk about her husband's big pee pee made me want to slap the crap out of her.

I think she went as far as to say "all German men have big pepes."  

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So when do we usually get the word on who's in and who's out for the next season? 

 

I keep waiting for Bravo to give us the ultimate present by firing Brandi's obnoxious ass and hope we won't be kept in suspense for too much longer. I'm preparing myself to be disappointed but I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that Brandi will be sacked. I know better than to hope that the RumRaisin will get canned but I still feel that it's possible that people are correct in thinking that maybe LisaR was brought on as a kind of replacement for Brandi.

 

OTOH if there were whispers about bringing in a new castmember we would have heard them by now, right? 

 

When does filming for the new season start? 

 

Now that Jennie Garth is engaged I'd like to put that name out there again. 

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If Brandi gets dropped I wonder if she'll easily land another reality show or if she'll quickly fade into obscurity? She's so desperate I feel like she'd do just about anything to keep her name out there. 

 

The only shows I can see her being suitable for are Celebrity Rehab and maybe Couples Therapy if JR happened to be willing which I'm inclined to doubt. Lol, imagine her showing up solo the way that attention seeking girl from Teen Mom did?

 

If Brandi gets her own spin off where it's all about her I think I'll fear for the state of humanity in general. 

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Bravo's replays of old reunions is reminding me how creepy Carlton was - please don't bring her back. Bad energy!

Still trying to figure out the bigger casting mistake...Creepy Carlton or the hoo-hah waxer from NY (sorry to whoever came up with that, I've been laughing since reading it in the NY boards...)

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If Brandi gets dropped I wonder if she'll easily land another reality show or if she'll quickly fade into obscurity? She's so desperate I feel like she'd do just about anything to keep her name out there. 

 

The only shows I can see her being suitable for are Celebrity Rehab and maybe Couples Therapy if JR happened to be willing which I'm inclined to doubt. Lol, imagine her showing up solo the way that attention seeking girl from Teen Mom did?

 

If Brandi gets her own spin off where it's all about her I think I'll fear for the state of humanity in general. 

So Couples Therapy has kind of been the refuge for fired RH, first there was Simon & Alex, Taylor & John, Gretchen & Slade, Aviva & Reid and now maybe Brandi & Kim.

 

Brandi was talking with Tori Spelling's husband's ex-wife and they were talking about doing a cheating, woman scorned show.  My guess is no one, including Leeza Gibbons wants to co-star with Brandi after her treatment of LvP. 

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So Couples Therapy has kind of been the refuge for fired RH, first there was Simon & Alex, Taylor & John, Gretchen & Slade, Aviva & Reid and now maybe Brandi & Kim.

Hang on, Gretchen and Slade were on Couples Therapy? I hate myself for almost being curious enough to see that.

Hope ZM doesn't mind me correcting her, but Gretchen & Slade and Aviva & Reid weren't on Couple's Therapy, but another similar show - I think it's called Marriage Bootcamp. And yes, I'm embarrassed for knowing this. I haven't seen it, though (I swear!), and I didn't see Simon & Alex on Couple's Therapy, either, but I did see the show with Taylor and John. Taylor was the same old Taylor, and John said not a word.

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From the S05.E22: Reunion Part 3 thread:

On topic- I actually spoke with someone who works on the show last night and he said that Brandi is gone, that it's the same old stuff over and over with her and they've lost interest. They are on the fence with Kim because they are afraid that she will be completely lost without the show (my guess is the truth is that they are wanting to film the aftermath of the not!relapse and arrest).

Really?! I don't want to get my hopes up! (Re: Brandi getting the ax). How reliable is the info.?

It's a very reliable source. I don't want to out the person on a public forum but they are very involved. there's a part of me that's still a teeny bit skeptical, but that's because I don't want to set myself up for intense disappointment, lol.

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So when do we usually get the word on who's in and who's out for the next season? 

 

 

We will have some idea of who is in by the middle of May. The Up Fronts are the week of May 14th, and Bravo usually sends 2-3 HW's from this show. If they send them to represent their shows, they are in for the season. That was our first sign that Yo, Kim and Kyle were coming back, because they were the ones doing publicity for the event. Bravo doesn't publicly comment on a HW not coming back. We have to wait for the HW to tell us, or for it to leak out. I remember last year that Carlton said she was never told by Bravo that she wasn't coming back, they just never contacted her about a contract. 

 

I wish that they would bring in someone who is just bat-shit crazy. Someone who possesses zero self-awareness, but fits in with the cast. I am thinking of someone like a Ramona or a Vicki. Now, I detest both of these gals to my core, but I love to snark on them. They fit in socially with the rest of the cast as far as their homes, careers, etc., but they have zero ability to edit themselves or alter their behavior for TV. They just cannot because they cannot self-reflect in any manner, even after seeing themselves on TV for years.  I like both Kyle and Lisa and think they are the center of the show, but they are both too self-aware and concerned with how they are perceived to ever truly let themselves go. I would love to see someone come into the group that lacks this.  Not like Brandi or Kim, who never had any house porn, etc. to offer us. 

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We will have some idea of who is in by the middle of May. The Up Fronts are the week of May 14th, and Bravo usually sends 2-3 HW's from this show. If they send them to represent their shows, they are in for the season. That was our first sign that Yo, Kim and Kyle were coming back, because they were the ones doing publicity for the event. Bravo doesn't publicly comment on a HW not coming back. We have to wait for the HW to tell us, or for it to leak out. I remember last year that Carlton said she was never told by Bravo that she wasn't coming back, they just never contacted her about a contract. 

 

I wish that they would bring in someone who is just bat-shit crazy. Someone who possesses zero self-awareness, but fits in with the cast. I am thinking of someone like a Ramona or a Vicki. Now, I detest both of these gals to my core, but I love to snark on them. They fit in socially with the rest of the cast as far as their homes, careers, etc., but they have zero ability to edit themselves or alter their behavior for TV. They just cannot because they cannot self-reflect in any manner, even after seeing themselves on TV for years.  I like both Kyle and Lisa and think they are the center of the show, but they are both too self-aware and concerned with how they are perceived to ever truly let themselves go. I would love to see someone come into the group that lacks this.  Not like Brandi or Kim, who never had any house porn, etc. to offer us. 

Lisar might just fill this role in a Vicki or Ramona kinda of way. She says she'll do anything for a buck and will probably be agreeable to direction from tptb. That was probably a big part of her dogging Kim all season, that and trying for some kind of a story line. She also has the backbone of a wet noodle and frequently changes direction when group think is elsewhere. Combine her lack of back bone with a hair trigger temper fueled by drinking and a seemingly lack of awareness about either, she may bring some crazy next season. It looked like the other wives may already be giving her a bit of the side eye, Kyle in particular.

We will have some idea of who is in by the middle of May. The Up Fronts are the week of May 14th, and Bravo usually sends 2-3 HW's from this show. If they send them to represent their shows, they are in for the season. That was our first sign that Yo, Kim and Kyle were coming back, because they were the ones doing publicity for the event. Bravo doesn't publicly comment on a HW not coming back. We have to wait for the HW to tell us, or for it to leak out. I remember last year that Carlton said she was never told by Bravo that she wasn't coming back, they just never contacted her about a contract. 

 

I wish that they would bring in someone who is just bat-shit crazy. Someone who possesses zero self-awareness, but fits in with the cast. I am thinking of someone like a Ramona or a Vicki. Now, I detest both of these gals to my core, but I love to snark on them. They fit in socially with the rest of the cast as far as their homes, careers, etc., but they have zero ability to edit themselves or alter their behavior for TV. They just cannot because they cannot self-reflect in any manner, even after seeing themselves on TV for years.  I like both Kyle and Lisa and think they are the center of the show, but they are both too self-aware and concerned with how they are perceived to ever truly let themselves go. I would love to see someone come into the group that lacks this.  Not like Brandi or Kim, who never had any house porn, etc. to offer us. 

Lisar might just fill this role in a Vicki or Ramona kinda of way. She says she'll do anything for a buck and will probably be agreeable to direction from tptb. That was probably a big part of her dogging Kim all season, that and trying for some kind of a story line. She also has the backbone of a wet noodle and frequently changes direction when group think is elsewhere. Combine her lack of back bone with a hair trigger temper fueled by drinking and a seemingly lack of awareness about either, she may bring some crazy next season. It looked like the other wives may already be giving her a bit of the side eye, Kyle in particular.

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“I just tell them I’m acting. I think one day they will understand that I’m a single-mom: I pay the rent, we have nice things, they go to a nice school, and I do it all myself. If I didn’t misbehave on television, I’m not sure how I would be paying those bills.”

The kids are in public school, right? Also, when she was hired and first enjoyed her success on the show, I don't think most people who had a positive response to her then necessarily did so because of her misbehavior. For me personally I remember feeling bad for her during Game Night, I thought she was well behaved when Kim got in her face at Kyle's White Party, and she was the person who made the comments about Taylor and Russell that had been made by many viewers. 

 

Brandi is probably right though with her comments about the strong ratings for the show. They got a big boost because of the drama at Poker Night and the ratings spike for that following episode wasn't for Eileen, LisaR, and LisaV. Unfortunately, Kim and Brandi were the main reason the night went to hell and had more people than usual tuning in. The episode that followed Poker Night was the highest rated of the season apart from the first part of the reunion.

 

It's sad to say but I'm pretty sure that Brandi and Kim are both going to be rewarded for their bad behavior by being asked back. 

 

I hope the show at least tries to bring on a new friend this year. Anything to take the attention away from those two. 

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Brandi is lying off the bat when she said, "they had the best ratings ever," season 5 barely edged out season 4 and season 4 was the lowest rated season of the series.

 

My take is that I don't see Kim and Brandi as a package deal and think that Brandi is more vulnerable because other key cast members want nothing to do with her.

 

 

FYI (from Reality Tea):

 

season 5 average – 1.84

season 4 average – 1.827

season 3 average – 1.967

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Brandi is probably right though with her comments about the strong ratings for the show. They got a big boost because of the drama at Poker Night and the ratings spike for that following episode wasn't for Eileen, LisaR, and LisaV. Unfortunately, Kim and Brandi were the main reason the night went to hell and had more people than usual tuning in. The episode that followed Poker Night was the highest rated of the season apart from the first part of the reunion.

 

It's sad to say but I'm pretty sure that Brandi and Kim are both going to be rewarded for their bad behavior by being asked back.

Everybody said the same thing about Aviva last season on RHONY, cuz she was in the center of all the drama, and the ratings spiked when she brought the crazy. But they showed her the door. Just giving you a reason to hope!

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To fill Brandi's and Kim's spot I vote for bringing back Camille and Joyce. In case Yolanda is either a friend or gone, I would bring a newbie for her. I liked the secrets revealed tennis scenes at Camille's, along with seeing that chef. I would like to see Joyce come back and not be gaslighted by Brandi. Joyce deserves a second chance. As for a newbie, please not Denise! I want glamour, not her. Not sure about Suzanne. Does she lead a glamorous life?

Yes, Joyce was interesting and was a good addition. Adrienne could fill in, she has so much going on.

Suzanne Sommers?

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To fill Brandi's and Kim's spot I vote for bringing back Camille and Joyce. In case Yolanda is either a friend or gone, I would bring a newbie for her. I liked the secrets revealed tennis scenes at Camille's, along with seeing that chef. I would like to see Joyce come back and not be gaslighted by Brandi. Joyce deserves a second chance. As for a newbie, please not Denise! I want glamour, not her. Not sure about Suzanne. Does she lead a glamorous life?

Suzanne Somers begins a one woman show for one year in Las Vegas next month.  She said on WWHL she would not be interested in a full time RH position.

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Suzanne Somers begins a one woman show for one year in Las Vegas next month.  She said on WWHL she would not be interested in a full time RH position.

Great. I like her.lol

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Please I will take Lassies great great great grand dog before Brandi. Her last blog did sound like a farewell so I hope the rumors are true. I've quit NJ and Atlanta for much less ! I'm having a hard time getting in the swing with NY. It seems that after this season with BH I'm just burnt out on housewives.

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I'm having a hard time getting in the swing with NY. It seems that after this season with BH I'm just burnt out on housewives.

I'm glad I'm not the only one. I typically love New York, it's easily my second favorite after Beverly Hills, but I'm finding it hard to catch up. Hopefully I'll have some time to binge watch because I feel like I've already forgotten what happened in the premiere and I haven't even seen the latest ep. Drama with BH has kind of side tracked New York a bit for me I'll admit. It probably wouldn't have been so bad if Kim hadn't gotten arrested--of course I had to go and read about that shit lol.

 

I'm having more fun reading people's comments on the episode anyway. 

 

And just to yank this post back on topic I'll throw out a couple of other names as casting suggestions.

 

Elizabeth Berkeley. Handsome husband and one toddler age son. Around Brandi's age. 

 

Kelly Rutherford. Supposedly she needs the money. Maybe that would make it easier for her to see her kids in France with the bonus of making more people aware of her custody issues. Same age as Kyle.

 

Kristina Wagner. Used to be married to Jack Wagner, she's been on General Hospital off and on for a long time, her kids are grown, I think, so maybe she'd be interested in trying something new. She's about Kim's age so in between Kyle and Eileen.

 

Rebecca Gayheart. Married with two kids, her past has plenty of...material for lack of a better way to put it so there's a potential drama factor here. She doesn't seem to have worked much in the past six years or so. She's about a year older than Brandi.

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