Recap: 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' season four reunion, part 3
This year's reunion went a hour too long
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' puts a wrap on season four: Phaedra, we love you. Sheree, we'll miss you.
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Did we really need three hours for this year's "Real Housewives of Atlanta" reunion? Based on what happened in the final hour, apparently not.
Some key topics were touched on, including NeNe's new gig on "Glee" and more indecent behavior from Marlo. But most of this either could've been shoved into a supersized second half of the reunion, or saved for online exclusives.
So, what did we learn?
-- Marlo wants the ladies get to know her "as a person, as a friend." But does nothing but insult them all and start fights in an obvious bid to join the cast. She accuses Kandi of being a "sugar mama," and even when Andy asks why Marlo "made it rain" in Africa (when she was obviously baiting Sheree to pick up money she tossed in the air at a club) the conversation flips around again to Marlo picking on Kandi.
If there's really anyone who actually likes Marlo, maybe the relentless attempts at bullying Kandi will convince them to see the light. Marlo claims she'll "always have money because of haters" like Kandi. Andy wonders how anyone can make money from haters. Marlo has no convenient self-aggrandizing nonsense ready for a quick reply.
-- NeNe gets a fan question asking about the hypocritical reference to Kim as Kandi, Sheree and Phaedra's "boss" when NeNe herself acts like she's heading up a gang including Cynthia and Marlo. According to NeNe, Cynthia and Marlo are their own people.
When Andy asks Kim if she feels like a boss, Sheree, Phaedra and Kandi all answer for her: they're their own boss. NeNe says she just meant they all reported back to Kim. Sheree says "Hello, we're doing a show."
-- So does Cynthia have a mind of her own? Sheree claims Cynthia totally changes when she's around NeNe. Kandi says Cynthia's opinions will shift with whatever NeNe thinks. When NeNe tries to defend Cynthia, Cynthia shuts her down (see, she's her own person!)
Cynthia says no matter what happens between Kandi and Kim ("Tardy for the Party, etc.), Kandi always goes running back to Kim (basically parroting what NeNe says, again, for no good reason). Sheree jumps in to note that's because Kandi and Kim are friends. Cynthia wants to know why her friendship with NeNe is perceieved differently then Kandi's friendship with Kim. (Maybe because Kandi doesn't constantly seek Kim's approval or take her side in every argument and situation?)
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-- Sheree explained again why she didn't invite Marlo to the party in Africa. It's a rehash of a dumb situation but Marlo throws in a new egotistical twist by proclaiming that there's no way Sheree's "gay black male friend" wouldn't have wanted such a "fabulous" woman like Marlo at his party. After all, she's gorgeous and loves designer labels (her description). Sheree just shakes her head no and Andy kicks Marlo out of the reunion (or graciously says goodbye ... if you're going to be picky about it).
-- After a montage of her greatest brawls (including a couple major blowouts with new BFF Kim), Sheree admits she is "not proud of all those" fights she's had on the show in the past. She claims she doesn't even remember her fight with Marlo in Africa -- it was a blackout moment.
Kim's take on the past? "Back then it wasn't funny, but it's funny today." Kim adds, "Sometimes doing the show things get blown way out of proportion ... Sometimes Sheree and I should've picked up the phone to clarify things."
NeNe doesn't believe Kim and Sheree's friendship is genuine and adds that there's no way they've known each other ten years.
-- Andy read a viewer question asking Kim and Sheree to say something nice about NeNe and vice versa. After an awkward pause, Kim says NeNe is fun. Sheree says "ditto." NeNe replies back that "Kim is fun. I'll give Sheree what she gave me: nothing. The hand."
-- What went wrong with NeNe and Kim? NeNe: "After awhile that gets old. I wish Kim the best but I'm moving on."
Kim: "We've had arguments and stuff but the one thing I value in my friendships is like communicate. NeNe gets real loud and doesn't want to hear what I want to say. Our friendship through the years was a screaming match."
-- Marlo has to answer for her gay slur in South Africa. She wants to first apologize to Andy and then all of her gay friends. Andy points out that she denied ever using the "f-word." Marlo says she only denied it to Lawrence and that's because Sheree was there smiling and "I wasn't gonna give her the satisfaction of the day." She has since learned to think before she speaks (uh, right) and from now on she'll just use the word "queen." Andy gives her his blessing for that.
-- Andy points out that after all the grief NeNe gave Kim about Big Poppa, NeNe now has a sugar daddy of her own. "John's not married, so we can do whatever we wanna do," NeNe points out. She sees no problem with the relationship and she doesn't feel weird about accepting his gifts. But she does think it's a little bit fast to start showering someone with gifts. Still, she appreciates his kindness.
As for Greg? NeNe says she does love Greg and Greg loves her. If they can work through their issues, they may get back together.
-- Kim on her joke about NeNe that closed the season finale: "We all know NeNe doesn't have a penis, for god's sake. Laugh about it." Andy says no one is laughing now and asks NeNe if she found it funny. She just found it "vulgar."
-- Kim congratulates NeNe on "Glee" and adds "it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that's what you should be doing." But NeNe feels like her haters want to put out a message that she doesn't work for her money. Andy asks how the other women are supposed to give NeNe credit when she doesn't even talk to them.
-- Turns out "Glee" is the realization of a long-term dream for NeNe. She had been auditioning for TV pilots when she first heard about "Real Housewives." She decided to try reality TV instead and claims she brought Kim and Sheree along with her. They don't deny it but NeNe keeps going, saying she had to convince the producers to cast a white woman (Kim) and to cast Sheree because they initially thought she might be "boring."
Sheree finds that interesting since she's the one who made it "jump off" (i.e. caused fights that the producers surely loved). NeNe won't let it go and Sheree tries to stay polite and even musters a not entirely un-genuine sounding "thank you." When Andy asks NeNe if she feels like Kim and Sheree owe her, NeNe responds "Absolutely not," but then gets upset when Sheree says the same thing. NeNe has no beef with Kim on the subject, but Sheree's refusal to kiss the ring isn't going to fly.
Now that Sheree has formally left the show, it looks like NeNe will have to find someone else to bully.
What was your favorite moment of the reunion? Has fame gone to NeNe's head? And what will next season be like without Sheree?
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April 23, 2012 at 12:26AM EST Reply to CommentMy favorite moment is when Kandi said to Marlo "...if I wanted to take care of every mutha fizzy in here...I could.". [So kick rocks ... Mar-ho]
So thank you Kandi Burrus. Thanks for keeping it real!
Solomon's girl
April 23, 2012 at 1:09AM EST Reply to CommentWrite a comment...my favorite moment of the show is when Andy asked Phaedra what did they see when they went to Sharee lot & she responded "dirt & grass". Lmao Phaedra truly doesnt belong on the show with them. She much more sophisticated. NeNe fame hasnt went to her head to me. Its just her season & she's enjoying it. Sheree being missed off the show......Not!!! She should have been off. She's boring thats why she became a shit starter. Kandy has changed to me. I would have been so upset with Sheree when she blakely lied on her. I personally wouldnt care if it didnt come on anymore. They all need to do the things their doing off the tv bc I do agree with one of the fans, they all have become childish with the exception of Phaedra.
maria
April 23, 2012 at 1:09AM EST Reply to CommentThis is drama, NENE thinks she is hot and mighty, and she is Cynthia's boss. Cynthia is so dumb she is sticking with a man that is an asshole. I am sure that will end in divorce. Where does Marlo get her money? I admire Mandy because she makes her own money like Phaedra with a career. I guess the more scandalous you are, the more ratings you will get and i guess you confuse that with acting. NENE was fun but now she is a very sour and bitter bitch. Poor Sherrie or however you spell it, she is confused, where does she get her money? It is so confusing to see this women driving Range Rovers and huge houses without having jobs and depending on a man to providefor them. Nothing better than being an independent woman.
LL
April 23, 2012 at 2:43AM EST Reply to CommentThis reunion was HEAVEN. Marlo looked like a dumbass trying to make Kandi look dumb, when we know Kandi is the one who gets to home and count her money with a giant smile on her face.
Saundra
April 23, 2012 at 5:54AM EST Reply to CommentThe reunion show great to me. The 3 parts had good questions and covered all topics.
Saundra
April 23, 2012 at 5:54AM EST Reply to CommentWrite a comment...The reunion show great to me. The 3 parts had good questions and covered all topics.
Saundra
April 23, 2012 at 5:55AM EST Reply to CommentThe reunion show was great to me. The 3 parts had good questions and covered all topics.
Saundra
April 23, 2012 at 5:56AM EST Reply to CommentFirst time commenting :)
Debbie
April 23, 2012 at 6:47AM EST Reply to CommentI didn't really feel like they needed three parts but I have two comments on it. I wanted someone to ask Nene how she had the nerve to ask Marlo on the trip that Phaedra had planned, set up all the arrangements for and was by her invitation that Nene even knew about it. While it appears that each one paid their own way the only correct thing was for Nene to call Phaedra about inviting Marlo. Classless Nene, really. The other comment I have to make is if Bravo asks that trashy, rude Marlo to be a cast member, I will be done w/ RHOA. She's been in jail 7 times and is just horrific.
simonek
April 23, 2012 at 6:56AM EST Reply to CommentThe three part reunion show was pure comedy for me which later turned into a headache. I would have just loved to read what Mrs Phadera was thinking about the ladies. She was truely the classiest lady on the show. Nene needs her 15 minutes of fame so let her have it. Poor Sheree, her 15 minutes has expired, trying to remain relevant makes her look pitiful. Kandi doesn't need to explain her situation to Marlo. She's clearly far ahead in the game financially. Whatever she choose to do wit her funds is her business. Marlo needs her 5 min of fame so why not go hoe to hoe with Kim. Who's hole is bigger ....I'm left with no words! Pure foolery. And then we have Cynthia aka Nene's lapdog. She acts and looks totally out of element with the talls. They have new money and labels to carry about, she can only act like she is interested. She is phoney. Lastly, Kim...she has retired from whoring. Good for her. She should write a book on how you too can become a success from whoring.
Debbie
April 23, 2012 at 6:59AM EST Reply to CommentCan't believe no one called Nene out about her classlessness in inviting Marlo on a trip Phaedra invited her on and did all the arranging and planning for. If Bravo asks that trashy Marlo to become a cast member I have seen my last season of RHOA. Hope they have some sense about not hiring a seven time classless loser.
betty I totally agree I will stop watching also.. she (Marlo) has shown that she can and will be a liability to Bravo the other women fight over petty things but Marlo will most deffinetly cause trouble that will end up hurting someone physically...and what's up with these rich white men that support her are they really that hard up for a hooker????
May 1, 2012 at 3:53PM EST