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Another day, another twist and turn in the Wendy Osefo / Eddie Osefo arrest which has left the Bravo world flabbergasted. Although Andy Cohen and cast mates have attempted to reach out to Ms. Osefo, Wendy is “doing her own thing”, not responding and remains too embarrassed to film RHOP.  In other words, Ms. Osefo seems to have gone into hiding and is avoiding everyone including the RHOP “cameras b...

Now that Aaron Phypers has been arrested, has made bail, and is out and free for the time being, he is carrying on as if he has no worries and has not just been arrested for Spousal Abuse of Denise Richards.  Erika Jayne has received some very bad news, but attempts to carry on and ignore. Speaking of Erika, Countess Lu has a message for both her and Dorit. Speaking of Lu, the new cast of RHONY is...

Now that Joey Gorga has had time to process Teresa’s long text asking to meet up for a full on reconciliation so that she can regain her job on, and paycheck from, RHONJ, he is preparing for his big meeting with a few statements, wants and all out demands. Wendy Osefo continues to suffer new losses as the days go on and the fall out from her insurance scam arrest have been exposed to Bravo and the...

You never really know someone…especially online. In today’s world, the power of influence can be the quickest path to money and fame, and it often ends in ruin. These are the stories of the world’s most insidious Scamfluencers. And we are their prey. On Wondery’s new weekly series, join co-hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi as they unpack epic stories of deception from the worlds of social media, f...

Now that Wendy and Eddie Osefo have been exposed as scammers, it is time to deep dive just why so many Real Housewives commit crimes and turn to a life of criminal activity.  New facts emerge which show The Osefos carelessness, arrogance and so much more in this master heist which one could not make up if they tried. RHOP has resumed filming and down in the West Village, NYC, Mr. Andy Cohen is smi...

Teresa Giudice now says that not only has she called The Gorgas, which we previously discussed, but that she will be meeting up with them to reconcile and erase the past two decades that have infiltrated their lives, and ours, both on and off the RHONJ screen. Speaking of RHONJ, the new cast announcement is expected in 3,2,1… Speaking of Joe and Mel, we explain exactly why they would now be open t...

Lea Black steps Behind The Rope. She’s baaaack. The “Mayor of Miami” is here, again, to mention it all.  Lea chats RHOM, cast mates, highs and lows and, of course, all that drama that comes along with being one of Bravo’s Housewives.  Lea also chats about her friendship with Jeff Lewis, appearances on Flipping Out, the end of Jeff’s friendship with Jenni Pulos, and the end of Jeff’s relationship w...

Teresa Giudice has fully transitioned from “never ever” to “never say never” to “open to reconciliation” to actually reaching out to Joe and Melissa Gorga in order to reconcile. The first actual hard evidenced move has been made and Teresa has reached out. In other news, Dolores Catania issues a stern warning this week but it is not what you think and not to who you could have ever guessed. Switze...

With less than a month to go, the countdown to BravoCon is heating up and with more panels than almost any other Real Housewife, fans, RHONJ casemates and even Dorinda Medley have spoken out about what this means for Teresa’s future on the show and with the network. Jeff Lewis has spoken out about his new Housewife feuds, favs and what to expect from him in the upcoming weeks. After last night’s R...

With all that Wendy Osefo has lost in the past few days - dignity, Wife Swap, her position at Wesleyan, it is only a matter of days before she is asked to not attend, or, removes herself from next month’s BravoCon. In other Wendy news, The RHOP cast seems to be enjoying her downfall with no real fan in sight except one Miss Katie Rost. Rumors, and nastiness, surface that the RHOC reunion did not e...

Melissa Gorga has finally responded to Teresa’s reconciliation request in what appears to be a positive move closer to a full on make up which no one saw coming. We break down Melissa’s recent statements in response to Teresa’s month long campaign of “never say never”, but the real question is, “why now”?  He$$ hath officially frozen over. In other news, Denise Richards’ horrifying court testimony...

Every day, every hour new facts emerge in the Wendy Osefo scam that rocked the Bravo’s world last week. Andy Cohen has finally broken his silence with a few words of advice for Miss Osefo.  From the many missteps that The Osefos made to how we got here, we discuss it all. In other news, Bravo hires security for Melissa and Joe Gorga but all is not as it seems.  Last, but not least, in light of MVP...

Wendy and Eddie Osefo were arrested after allegedly filing a false burglary report claiming approximately $435k in stolen property. The RHOP shocker heard round the world this past weekend. Today we slowly break down all the charges against the Osefos, discuss their official statement they made through their reps after returning home, chat about the RHOP cast’s reactions / statements, reveal the “...

Bozoma Saint John has come forth with a new message for Miss Garcelle Beauvais. Gizelle Bryant opens up about Mauricio Umansky, humiliates Stacey Rush, tries to understand Wendy better and still, kinda, wants to quit RHOP. Alexis Bellino got married with Jo De La Rosa and Tamra Judge by her side. Kathryn Dennis has been sentenced to thirty days in jail for her DUI. Bethenny Frankel is in serious t...

Tamra continues her tough season with wins, losses and everything and anything in between.  Alexis Bellino uninvited Jennifer Pedranti to her wedding with a whole host of reasons which seem interesting at best.  Garcelle talks about returning to RHOBH, shares updates on her friendships with the cast and discusses the real reason she left the show.  Aaron Phypers wants all of Denises money as his d...

Lea Black steps Behind The Rope. She’s baaaack. The “Mayor of Miami” is here, again, to mention it all.  Lea chats RHOM, cast mates, highs and lows and, of course, all that drama that comes along with being one of Bravo’s Housewives.  Lea also chats about her friendship with Jeff Lewis, appearances on Flipping Out, the end of Jeff’s friendship with Jenni Pulos, and the end of Jeff’s relationship w...

Teresa Giudice was called stupid, told to shut the F up, pushed in the mud and forced to clean toilets all in the first few weeks of Fox’s Special Forces. As brutal as all that sounds, the fans just could not get enough so much so that this humbled, quiet Teresa could be exactly what Bravo wants, and/or needs, next season when RHONJ finally, eventually begins to film early next year. Yes, Teresa h...

Gia Giudice is relieved that Tre is no longer holding her back as she excels at Special Forces, makes power moves and teases Season Two of Next Gen. Scheana Shay sets the record straight again silencing everyone from Lala to Tamra to past VPR colleagues with the help of RHOC / VPR / The Valley Executive Producer. Dorit Kemsley is ready for another kick a$$ season of taking no prisoners as she navi...

Kyle Richards’ cast mates have demanded a few things from her ahead of RHOBH Season 15. Things which seem simple enough but will Kyle be able to follow through? Teresa Giudice wants us all to know that she is not at all desperate. Scheana Shay turns down The Valley Season Three, brings epic receipts and explains the two very unexpected reasons why she said no to the “very generous” offer. RHOP is...

Heather Dubrow gets real angry, Gretchen and Tamra fight and the rest of the cast act as if Katie Ginella were never part of this season as RHOC gallops along for another week heading towards a supposed reunion which we are not sure will ever actually happen. Denise Richards’ divorce is costing her one pretty penny which sources claim is bleeding her dry as Aaron’s monthly alimony payment becomes...

Julia Lemigova slept with Adriana de Moura. The RHOM reunion bombshell heard round the world. Today we break our silence on the matter and discuss the likelihood Julia’s claims are true, her motivations for outing this alleged hook up now, the shock from her cast mates and Andy, what this means for her marriage to Martina and last, but not least, what this means for Julia’s future on the show. Adr...

With RHOBH returning to our screens later this year, Kyle has spoken out on the new season’s drama, newbie Rachel Zoe and her ideal dream cast for future seasons. As RHOC prepares to come to an end, rumors, and nastiness, arise on who will not make the cut and be given an orange, or a friend of, for RHOC 20. Teresa uses both Gia and Juicy this week to help further her own narrative and agenda. And...

Patricia Altschul steps Behind The Rope.  The Matriarch, Grand Dame, Socialite Extraordinaire from Southern Charm is here to mention it all!! In true Patricia fashion, she does not hold back.  We deep dive all that is Southern Charm past, present and future.  Patricia reminisces on early seasons, cast mates past - good or bad a la Cameran, Naomie, T-Rav & Kathryn, who she would like back, who she...

In a move some did not see coming, Aaron Phypers drags both Charlie Sheen and Brandi Glanville into his already very messy divorce from Denise Richards.  Speaking of legal issues, Lisa Barlow schools us all with her legal lessons. Denial is not the same as dismissed, Whitney Rose and Bronwyn Newport scream. Teresa Giudice shows some humility, cleans toilets and lets us know just how much she has l...

The Hills’ Caroline D’Amore steps Behind The Rope. Once dubbed Hollywood “It” Girl in the early 2000s due to her BFFs Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, Caroline is here to, as we like to say, mention it all. Caroline chats about The Kardashians, Kris Jenner, The Hills, The Simple Life and more. Caroline talks fellow cast mates Spencer and Heidi, her drama with Th...