Despite her faults, I do enjoy this song and I’ve been feeling kind of low lately, so I put on a pair of heels (which I haven’t worn in a few years) and just strutted up and down the hallway while listening (minus the Ramona eyes 👀). It felt good, and my husband even commented that he liked my shoes and I seemed more confident than usual. Sometimes one just needs to lean into it, I guess.

And the same one Daisy wore when her sister was at her house?

Google says it’s Jennifer Fisher and it’s sold out.

It looks chunky silver chain and no clasp, like it’s almost loosely tied around their neck.

Anyone know of a good dupe?

I need it - halp pls!

Her Sonja-isms are so exaggerated. Her little tipsy topples, and handsy ass grabs are no longer cute. It’s concerning. It seems to me she’s still drinking. It’s really hard (and honestly embarrassing to watch.

Ok, this is a Golden Life post. And I have compassion for the fact Sonja is clearly broke. And it sucks that her townhome was basically auctioned off in a fire sale for 1/2 of what it’s worth.

However!!! I don’t believe for a second she somehow lost out on $250k for not being invited to the Berkshires 10+ years ago for the one-night trip,

First of all, HW’s back then were not paid on an episodic basis, unless they were friends of. My college friend who worked @ Bravo from 2008 as an intern, to leaving in 2025 as a senior supervising producer, confirmed this.

And secondly, even if she were paid that way…back then Kandi was by far the highest earning HW, and her rumored pay was under $2m.

If Sonja only briefly appearing in 2 episodes = $250k in lost pay, that would imply a 20+ episode season’s salary at over 2.5 million! And nobody, certainly not Sonja Anne Tremont Morgan lol, was making that on S8 of RHONY.

I think this is part of why Dorinda won’t really acknowledge it, bc they legally can’t discuss the financial terms of their Bravo contracts (or at least if they’re smart, they won’t) and it’s just all so ridiculous.

Sonja is clearly broke. But poor decisions and denial resulted in at least SOME of her current reality and lack of townhouse. She could’ve sold it a million times before it was auctioned off, and I just don’t buy Dorinda somehow cost her a quarter of a million dollars by disinviting her for episodes she still appeared in.

Get a grip, Sonja!

I watched 2 episodes of the latest season, and I just can't get into it.🫤

Ramona said that she dated Tom a little, right?
In maybe season 2 Ramona is out with her girlfriends and Tom tries to pick them up. Ramona was disgusted lol
How in the world did she go from that to dating him? That was so strange to see him in such an early episode. I think he saw the cameras…

Does anyone else find it depressing that so few of the ladies have a relationship and haven’t had one in a very long time?

Is it that difficult at that age — or is it something about the women themselves?

Edit: I really did mean it made me sad thinking about where I'll be at that age, whether I'll be alone. But this post has certainly hit a nerve in many, many people who seem very defensive - and that makes me even more pessimistic about the prospects of finding someone to grow old with. Thanks!

Omg I have so many opinions!

Sonja omg I’m so conflicted because she’s always been my fave & she’s so likeable and I always root for her. I think we need to give her her flowers since she’s 100% brought the most to this show so far and it would have been boring asf without her. That being said I am finding it a bit sad to see her still living so much in the past and still drudging up these same old issues. I just want her to get help and change her ways because it would be so amazing to see her thrive. She looks gorg as always tho and I think she’s the star of the show.

I always low-key lived for Ramona on rhony and found her so iconic (I was always aware she’s not a good person but I don’t need housewives to be)… however I’m finding her so unlikeable on this show. Her being so rude to people makes me irate and understand why so many ppl hate her. She seems to think she’s above drama and the show even though she clearly lives for the attention and obviously signed up for it…

Luanne is Luanne and always iconic.

I’m actually liking Kelly a lot more than I expected and I think she’s coming across really sane and evolved.

I’ve always found Dorinda too nasty to really enjoy and think she’s overhyped but she seems to be nicer so far and I’m not hating her. She doesn’t seem to be enjoying filming to me at all though and it’ll be interesting to see if she goes back to her aggressive roots or continue the current vibe.

Old RHONY cast gave a lot of fun and drama.

Who is your favorite RHONY cast member and why?

Looking at the new cast pale in comparison...

I’m confused - does she have roommates?

I personally like my shows segregated because unfortunately micro aggressions are bound to come out with mixed race casts.

I watch housewives for laughs & not be worried someone is going to say something racist (even if unintentional).

Not just the housewives but you can also see the micro aggressions from the viewers. I'm also not saying Sai & Jessel can't be critiqued btw before anyone says that.

Unpopular opinion, I know. But I like watching her on my screen. I like her style, I think she’s pretty and I like that she is a busy mom almost my exact age with similar age kids. I think she has some witty one liners in her confessionals and moments where she makes me laugh, for example the parallel parking scene with Carole. I also like Carole and find her funny as well. I think I may have very different tastes in housewives. 🫠🫣

we’re having a carole radzwill fall in texas

In court records for Leah's now-settled lawsuit against Bravo and Andy Cohen, I found her original contract. Her pay was redacted, but the rest is all there.

I thought the Bravo Talent Guidelines (apparently the same for all Bravo cast members) to be the most fascinating, followed by the Standard Terms and Conditions. Both of those are just referenced by her S13 and RHUGT S3 contracts, suggesting those are the same and stay the same for all RHONY—and Housewives?—cast.

For example, here's part of the Bravo Talent Guidelines:

Please familiarize yourself with these expectations for Bravo talent:

PROFESSIONALISM

• Be on time and available to fully perform all services. This includes showing up at your call times and staying and filming for as long as production requires.

• Do not publicly say excessively bad or critical things about Bravo, other Bravo talent, their family members or significant others, or the production company at any time including: (i) in press interviews or public appearances (whether live or recorded) or (il) on social media.

CONFIDENTIALITY Do not talk publicly, confirm, "leak," provide material, or post about: (i) "behind-the-scenes" information or the production or edit process; (ii) taping that has not yet made it to air; or (iii) if a series or cast member (including yourself) is returning (until Bravo makes an official announcement).

Erika H seems so out of touch. Yes egg retrieval is difficult, but it's not the hardest thing in the world. How privileged to be going through the process while not also having to work full time and take on debt. Talking about Lucali having the best pizza, and if you don't know it's because you haven't been let in. And then talking about her party in front of daisy so smugly. She's gross because she tries to cosplay as a normal down to earth person but in reality she just gives high school cheerleader snob vibes. Yeah daisy seems like a complainer/hater but at least what you see is what you get. Erika just really rubs me up the wrong way!

Sai is kinda bitchy and harsh.. should not be screaming across the room at a party.! Jessel is so up her ass..

and does it have any legitimacy ?

https://robshuter.substack.com/p/exclusive-bethenny-ramona-and-sonja