Our Third Ever Live Show has come and gone and boy was it one for the record books. First things first. Our very special guest RHOC’s very own Jim “Jimmy” Bellino showed up and showed out. Jimmy discussed all that has been going on this season on RHOC - the “takedown” of Tamra, return of Alexis, redemption of Shannon and much more. Jimmy also talks why he is currently mad at Kelly Dodd, how Vicki often “gets it wrong”, Alexis & Johnny J’s upcoming nuptials, what came first Johnny J or Jimmy B, whether Alexis could, should and would return next season, Tamra’s legal troubles, his true thoughts about Eddie Judge and last, but certainly not least, RHOC reunion tea. After Jimmy’s appearance, we get right to it - all of y’alls shady AF questions where no question is off limits and we cannot plead the fifth. We discuss famous friendship falls outs we have been a part of - past and very current, chat disastrous Podcasts we have been a part of past and present, read shocking texts received from past Real Housewives on air- no franchise is safe (RHONJ, RHOM, RHOC), and break down the future of RHONJ, the return of Teresa or Melissa, Tamra’s unstoppable reign, the return of RHOBH (Kyle vs. Dorit), current seasons of RHOSLC, RHOP and RHONY, The upcoming Real Housewives of London and look back at where Bravo has been, discuss the current state of Bravo and chat about what to expect as Bravo prepares for its future. 

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Kyle Richards and Morgan Wade have been spending a lot of time together again with Kyle Recently in Africa hiding Morgan in the background of pictures. What is going on now with these two and will Kyle ever come clean about their relationship? Crystal Kung Minkoff elaborates on recent comments that she was told RHOBH is Kyle’s show and was hazed her first season on RHOBH as RHOBH drops its stellar trailer for next season. Tom Sandoval claims Rachel Leviss’ team will drop the lawsuit against him if he blames NBC, sighs relief that his house with ex Ariana is on the market and prepares to move in with girlfriend Victoria.  Dina Manzo’s daughter slams Aunt Caroline Manzo, explains how abusive Tommy Manzo was and shares updates on how Dina and Dave are doing now that Tommy is going away for a long time.  Louie Ruelas makes new business moves, Margaret Josephs has a new message for Jennifer Aydin and new rumors of a Micah Plath / Andy Cohen romance get started.

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There are so many rumors swirling in the VanderVerse about the future of VPR. Contract disputes, demands for money, the fact that Ariana has moved on both figuratively and literally - as her and Tom’s house goes up for sale and last, but certainly not least, a cast that is much divided with Lala not speaking to Ariana at all. We break down all these facts, discuss the likelihood VPR will return for a final season and address the rumors that the next gen of VanderKids is about to emerge in VPR 2.0. The Real Housewives of Dubai is green lit for Season 3, Caroline Brooks tells fans to F off and we, the BravoVerse, gasp in shock that this low rated franchise is returning. Of course, we have a few theories on that. Finally, we break down our recent run in with Lisa Rinna and discuss the return of RHOBH - trailer released and whether Rinna would, should and could return as a diamond holder one day.

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Melissa’s Old Nose - Gabriella - steps Behind The Rope.  She’s baaack and so is the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.  Gabriella is here to help break down the stellar trailer, the upcoming season of Dorit vs. Kyle, newbies Jennifer Tilly and Boz, Kyle & Mo’s separation, Dorit & PK’s separation, the joys of Sutton Stracke and what it is like to watch a Housewives show with no specific teams.  Speaking of teams, with Gabriella here, the convo turns to RHONJ. We discuss Jennifer Aydin’s claims that she is returning to RHONJ, Andy’s response, Marge and Melissa’s recent comments about the future of RHONJ, Teresa and Melissa’s latest drama over money and more.  Of course, Gabriella also reveals the casting news she heard, the shocking problems RHONJ is having with casting Season 15 due to Teresa, the Louie of it all and last, but certainly not least, what she heard about who will return - Teresa or Melissa. 

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So much happening in the BravoVerse, so little time. Where to begin? Dina Manzo’s daughter Lexi wrote a letter slamming Tommy Manzo for years of abuse against her Mom, slamming Aunt Caroline Manzo for supporting him at trial and detailing just what went down between Dina, Caroline and the rest of the Manzo fam.  Jeff Lewis is returning to Bravo with a new docuseries.  Alexis “Jesus Jugs” Bellino comes in hot for the RHOC reunion, newbie Jennifer Pedantri slams Tamra again and secures her place for an orange next season, Mary Cosby continues to wow us in the circus known as RHOSLC, Phaedra is voted off Dancing With The Stars as she shades Married To Medicine and last, but certainly not least, Tom Sandoval discusses how Rachel Leviss wants to drop her lawsuit against him if he blames NBC for everything. Allegedly. 

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Jake Cohen steps Behind The Rope. Jake is here to talk about it all from growing up a nice Jewish boy in NYC to becoming a New York Times best selling cookbook author, cooking with the likes of Martha Stewart and Rachael Ray, filming his now infamous challah-braiding videos, starring in his all new (Oct 28th Premiere on A+E Networks’ FYI, 10PM EST) “Jake Makes It Easy” TV show and, what he describes as a life long dream, appearing with Daddy Cohen himself on WWHL. Speaking of Daddy Cohen, Jake talks the current seasons of RHOC, RHOP, RHOSLC, appearing on this season of RHONY, the upcoming new season of RHOBH, friendships with the likes of Erin Lichy, the truth behind Dr. Nicole Martin’s RHOM exit, bonding with Jill Zarin and much more.

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Jax Taylor steps Behind The Rope. Jax is here for a nothing is off limits chat breaking down the full anthology of his time in the VanderVerse - the highs and lows of VPR, cast mates, and ultimate end. Jax clarifies the circumstances surrounding his and wife Brittany Cartwright’s exit, the many misconceptions about it, and the truth as to what actually happened. Jax also talks about the end of his friendship with Stassi, ups and downs of his relationship with Lisa Vanderpump and ins and outs of his bro Tom Sandoval. Recorded in a simpler, and some could argue more peaceful time, before “The Valley”, before his separation from Brittany, Jax talks about a new show he was trying to get off the ground about “Daddy Jax” set in the valley, discusses married life to Brittany and much more. They say hindsight is 20/20. Today we put that theory to the test by sharing this never before aired chat, uncovering easter eggs, foreshadowing and so much more. A nothing is off limits trip down all things Vanderpump lane with the #1 guy in the group, Mr. Jax Taylor.

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Margaret Josephs weighs in, comments and responds to Jennifer Aydin and Andy Cohen’s chat after Jen incorrectly announced she would be returning to RHONJ next season.  Of course, Marge also shares info on the return of RHONJ after this current, much needed, still going strong pause. Dorinda Medley weighs in, slams Aydin and offers some words of advice of her own that only the all wise Ms. Medley could instill. In other news, our next Live Show - Q & A - is just days away (this Tuesday, October 29th at 7pm NYC time - link below to purchase tickets) and considering you can ask us anything, with no pleading the fifth, there seems to be only one thing on your minds! We address this and get ready to chat all about the current seasons of RHOP, RHOSLC, RHONY, RHOC and the soon to be back in our lives, whoo hoo, RHOBH!

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Gretchen Rossi steps back Behind The Rope. It is hard to imagine it’s been seven seasons since Gretchen was last a full time cast member on The Real Housewives of Orange County. Gretchen reflects back on her several season run on the granddaddy of The Real Housewives Franchise. We discuss the good (meeting fiancé Slade Smiley, performing with the Pussycat Dolls), the bad (there seems to be no love loss between her and former co-star Tamra Judge, the 80s Bunco Party, a reference to a certain muppet who goes by the name Miss Piggy), and the other (how RHOC has forever changed her life). Gretchen chats about many of her former colleagues - Vicki Gunvalson, Heather Dubrow, Alexis “Jesus Juggs” Bellino and more. With all the talk in the past few weeks about Tamra’s “Spectrum” Diagnosis, Tamra’s Takedown, potential lawsuits and former RHOC cast members and Housewives across all franchises, including Gretchen, weighing in on the current and decade long past actions of Tamra, we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only Gretchen Rossi. Part II starts now. 

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RHONJ may be off the air but many of our favs, who may or may not be returning, have been making quite the headlines this past week. Teresa is urging, or begging based on how you read it, everyone to sign up for some website where we can all make free money to the tune of 50K a year. We break down this very strange biz venture, share updates on Louie’s other biz ventures and answer just what is going on across the river in the Giudice / Ruelas household. Jennifer Aydin cannot seem to accept her fate that she is probably not returning to RHONJ, claims she has spoken to Andy Cohen, slams Tamra as thirsty and backtracks on many of her current statements regarding her cast mates and future of the show. Finally, Melissa Gorga shades Teresa and explains why she follows all the rules unlike her beloved sister in law. In other news, RHOP Season 9, Episode 3. The Grand Dame is in the hot seat as everyone has questions about her DUI, Gizelle remains mad over the GNA event and public headlines arise that her attorney’s motion to dismiss the case against her due to a lack of Miranda Rights has been denied. In other words, the Grand Dame in headed to face a jury for her fateful actions the night she got behind the wheel of the car, allegedly, intoxicated.  Mia is messy AF, Stacey becomes enraged with Ashley, Gizelle and Wendy are actually getting along and, even though we are only in episode three, the ladies prepare to head on a cast trip to the far away and exotic state of North Carolina. How exciting. 

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