r/RHONY

I’m watching RHONY for the first time and loving it. Season 1 and 2 were so much fun. But season 3 was so dark, between the Bethenny and Jill breakup and Scary Island. I know Scary Island is a legendary couple of RHONY episodes, but I almost felt like I shouldn’t be watching Kelly in that state.

It got me thinking: if Scary Island were to happen today, do you think production would handle it any differently?

I'm doing a rewatch and find myself OBSESSED with how unhinged she is acting in season 6. Do you think this is the real her or was she on a mission to secure her spot to remain on the show next season and decided to go balls-to-the-wall batshit crazy?

Incredible performance. Absolutely unhinged. No notes.

I read here on this sub that everyone seemed to conspire against BF, but- I just am not seeing it to the degree I anticipated! I think she is actually more aggressive than the other women. She has always been aggressive, but she insists upon the last word for every sentence, is using that high-pitch grating tone, and when she doesn't - she is smiling like Mona Lisa. I actually think she looks so pretty when she smiles, but - the point is, she is hardly a victim that I can see (of pre-planned group sabotage, that is). I do see how Carole is wound up and more shout-y than normal, but the rest of the time, Carole looks like she is not happy. No smiles, nothing light on her side.

My thought on BF at this point is that she was being too much, pointing out whose career deserves to be called a career, and appointing herself as Lu's advocate for some reason.

Sonja is relatively silent.

Dorinda has plenty on her hands with her own defense of self ('not an alcoholic!')

Ramona is too nonsensical to take seriously, and Tinsley is seemingly benign up to the end of part II.

There is a lot of loud, excessive back and forth arguing with B and C though, and it was funny to see Andy as usual.

Would love to know how you guys see it.

When Bethenny came back, she caused phoney choas. She bragged about sliding in late to an episode and causing issues, then sliding out early. She ruined RHONY. There was nothing authentic about her. By the time Tinsley's trip came, you could see the cast didn't support her. No respect for her fake shaking and crying. She insulted everyone like she was superior. What a joke. I wish they kept Heather and Kristen on and allowed them to grow. Kristen's marriage was raw and honest. Heather and her son's health issues were real and heartbreaking. I couldn't stand Bethenny highjacking the show.

I’m so comfy and amused lying in bed watching old eps of RHONY.

I’m 33 and could’ve gone to a gig tonight. I just don’t want to leave this safe space.

I know it’s not the best use of my time but I’m so content.

I feel so much shame for being this person. How can I justify this?

Pathetic question. I know.

...and I want to see how many classic Housewives one-liners I can work into the conversation.

This is going to be a CLASSIC RH experience. Like it's next week and we're already discussing the rooms. None of my friends watch the show but I want to see how many diva moments I can sneak in throughout the weekend for my general amusement.

Luann's "Be cool. Don't be all uncool." jumps to mind immediately, but what am I not thinking of?

haven’t seen any posts about this guy, what is the deal with him?

I love the scene in S7 E9 with Luann and Carol on the bed, looking at the gossip page about Peter having also kissed Mario’s mistress.

It was very odd how the sports bar just never came up again but he showed up again next season or something?

Ok so I watched the first few seasons of RHONY years ago, but recently decided to go on a Bravo binge & rewatch/watch it all because I didnt remember much …. but let me say… the level of delusion in RHONY is both astounding & hilarious at the same time.

Now we know the amount of wealth of all the housewives comes with an inherent disconnect to “normal” society, but thats honestly what we love about them & keeps us entertained (at least that’s the case for me). HOWEVER, there are a select few old RHONY housewives that I think cross the line from ✨reality delulu✨ to candidate-for-a-lobotomy because I’m legitimately appalled someone is so seemingly disconnected from reality. So below, I rank the housewives on my Delusion Scale & I’d love to hear yalls thoughts!

Relatively Normal RHs:

Bethenny - I know she’s a favorite & I loved her the first time around, but as a ~ more mature ~ adult rewatching, I stan Bethenny even more. She keeps her cool in arguments, she realizes & calls out ignorant moments of costars in her confessionals, she’s (usually) confident single-girling it, & her impressions of Jill have me absolutely dying of laughter every time. Although I sometimes wanna shake her when she gets all mopey, I remind myself everyone has those moments & it actually makes her more relatable.

Jill - Yes she has obscene wealth & says some ridiculous things, but I feel like she’s so reflective of any rich, Jewish mom & she has a good heart. Even when she does some not-so-great things (talking shit about Simon to Page Six), she was able to later step back & apologize (& I know plenty of non-RHs that can’t even do that). I’m always laughing when she’s on screen & I feel like she’d be approachable & fun in real life.

Reality Delulus:

Countess Luanne - Yall, her & her insistence on her title & manners has me cringing every single time, but boy, do I love having her on my tv screen. Watching her is like a glimpse into a life I would never understand or see otherwise, so I can cut her slack for some of her odder moments (like telling the girl at Boys & Girls Club she had to lose weight or that women need to be more “demure” for men to like them) because I dont think she knew any different & truly think that she thought she was being helpful & relatable at the time - which in itself is pretty hilarious. Overall she was a fabulous choice for a housewife, but boy do I hope she grows for the better over time.

Ramona - Homegirl is controversial & a bit cray cray, but she too was an incredible choice to put on RHONY & I am entertained af. She would absolutely wear me out in real life, but for tv, I love watching her because I never know what’s going to come out of her mouth & I can count on her to stir the pot so I’m never bored. She knows she’s wild, but I often wonder if she knows the true extent of just how off-the-wall she actually is. But again, shes reality tv gold.

Are You Ok?:

Alex - Obviously she was going to be far into the Delusion Scale… she’s hypocritical yet instead of realizing it, she vehemently denies things that were so obviously caught on tape…? Watching the Season 1 reunion, I was shocked at her denial of wanting to be a socialite even though she so clearly states she does & I was appalled at her “I regret nothing“ comment. Like girl… are you watching the same show I am? & ok… your kids are wild. That’s fine if you wanna parent with that level of freedom, but the fact she can’t even acknowledge that her boys behavior makes her friends uncomfortable makes me wonder if she truly lacks the ability to read the room. At first I thought she was just a little ~different~ (I pictured a middle school band geek that all of a sudden is hot & surrounded by former cool girls as an adult & just doesn’t know how to act - like Whitney from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives), but her growth, at least by season 2, is just non-existent. So I bare the honest question, Alex, are you alright?

Kelly - I stg I wanna stomp out of the room everytime I see her. I don’t even want to hate-watch her, I just legitimately want her off my screen & out of my life forever. I don’t know why I don’t remember her from the first time around… maybe my mind blocked her because I hated her so much? Or did I somehow not realize her level of fakeness & lack of awareness & self-centered-ness the first time around? & if that’s so, I’m concerned for myself as a youngin. She at first seemed normal for a former-model, but each time she talked, I more & more questioned whether she lives in the same reality as the rest of the world. My problem with her is not just her lack of situational awareness, but the fact that she honestly believes she’s the coolest, most famous, most beautiful person in every room & that she is always right. Narcissistic doesn’t even begin to cover it. Her ONLY redeeming moment was her running & prancing through New York traffic. I was just so confused about the entire situation that I couldn’t help but laugh at the ridiculousness & I wanna start using it as a meme/gif for ”this is fine” instead of the dog sitting around the fire. BUT BESIDES THAT ONE SCENE, I really can’t stand this woman & I need someone who’s already watched RHONY through to tell me that other people eventually realize how delulu she is & she’s off the show soon… because I dont know how much longer I can tolerate her level of ignorance.

All in all, what a great show & cast of characters. *Chef’s Kiss* to the producers.

first time watcher here!!! i'm on s3e12 and since the moment she cursed my screen i genuinely cannot stand kelly. i'm new to housewives/bravo (seen vpr, rhobh, rhoslc and rhonj) and don't think i have hated anyone more. obviously, there are people who are CLEARLY bad people (thank you male cast of vpr) but something about kelly irks me even more than anyone else and need to know if other people share this opinion, or can even enlighten me as to why i cannot STAND HER, even though she's not nearly as morally questionable as other bravo cast members.

Just look at her n**e.
She has classic cocaine n***. She’s manic , rude, aggressive, loud, self obsessed , an inflated sense of self worth, effortlessly s***ny despite drinking a ton of sugary wine .
Classic Coke addict.