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Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Friday, June 11, 2010 - 8:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Alisons! Interesting about Jill. I'm with you, though, I find it *very* hard to believe that she would willing give up the spotlight. She just doesn't think she's done anything wrong.

Mummy35332
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09-09-2005

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 12:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mummy35332 a private message Print Post    
Thank you for the recap Alisons.

I hope Simon is right and that Kelly won't be invited back.

Part of me wants Jill gone and part doesn't. If Bethenny stays, then having Jill there will give some drama and perhaps more time for the two of them to mend fences, if that is possible. I believe Bethenny can handle social situations with Jill involved. Make up or not.

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 3:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
I remembered a couple of other things. Alex was asked if she regretted anything this season, and she said no. She said that her parents are from the south, and she was raised to just ignore people who were behaving badly, take the high road and walk away. She said that works well in real life but is pretty invisible on TV. She said that she felt other castmates just thought she was weak for it, and she needed to set some things straight with them this season. She said she was actually born in McLean, VA (which is where we were, basically, we were in Tyson's Corner which is right next to McLean) and that her father had worked for the Department of the Interior when she was little. (McLean is a pretty expensive area to live around here, if you are not familiar with the DC area. The Kennedys have a home there, for example. Normal people can live there, but there are a lot of estates.)

Someone also asked her about the clothes they wear on the show. She said that they bought a lot of clothes the first two seasons but now they borrow and return things a lot because after you wear something on TV you don't want to wear it again. (Note to TVCH - if I am ever on TV, I will be wearing the item again, just saying.) She said that you can get a lot of great things for not a lot of money at designer sales at the end of the season but that not all designers do that. She suggested consignment stores and ebay also as good places to buy quality clothing for less. She said that a friend of hers she used to work with has a local consignment store in DC, I forget the name but it started with the word 'second'.

I also forgot to mention that they were dressed in matching outfits. Alex had on a pretty green sundress, she told us who the designer was but I forget, someone young and new. (I don't really follow stuff like that a lot, sorry.) Simon was wearing a suit in the same color with a yellow shirt. They did not have a bunch of handlers with them, they actually WALKED INTO THE MALL FROM THE PARKING LOT the way everyone else did. That astonished me for some reason. I guess I expected them to be less normal.

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 3:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
Ps. Alex's hair was in a long pageboy, slightly different style than this season and the reunion. It is a little shorter in the front than it was. I liked it. It still has the length in the back, maybe slightly shorter.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 3:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Great recap Alisons and thanks for the shout-out!!!

I read in one of the links that had been posted here that Alex is really beautiful in person (model-like beautiful) and that she doesn't necessarily photograph well on the camera.

I Silex

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 3:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
I would agree with that, Lexie. It is hard to describe what is different in person - her face does not seem as angular in person, you don't really see sharp cheekbones, she looks like Alex but softer somehow. I mean you definitely recognize her as Alex, but if you passed her on the street without Simon and did not know for a fact who she was, you might be saying to yourself, is that Alex or some model who looks like Alex?

Shenanagon
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07-28-2009

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 4:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shenanagon a private message Print Post    
Wow Alisons !!!! Thanks so much what a great read !! Something you said caught my attention about Alex being prettier in person and the camera not showing how beautiful she is. I think Caroline Manzo or one of the NJ housewives said the same thing and she said the camera makes Alex's face look more angular than it really is.

Shenanagon
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07-28-2009

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 6:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shenanagon a private message Print Post    
Anyone else crushing on Mario? Since Ramona's vows renewal I noticed he's a Clooney with a great humor and is so in love with her.

Frogichik
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06-11-2002

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 7:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Frogichik a private message Print Post    
THANKS ALI for the scoop!

Missyb
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07-28-2004

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 7:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Missyb a private message Print Post    
Ali, that was a great recap. SOmehow I find things coming frm Alex most believable and accurate. I would still love to hear more about what happened on the island !!! ( an that's because I am all about the gossip right now !).

Oliviamimi
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05-30-2009

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 9:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oliviamimi a private message Print Post    
I have been reading several blogs about the reunion show and watching recaps of Jill trying to explain away her behavior. Her time for explanation is over. She is simply guilty of trying to sabotage Bethenny's career over jealousy. I don't know about anyone else but in my mind she is guilty. I think she now knows there will be no damage control. She can only deny and lie. In other words the gig is up. I almost feel sorry for her. Envy and pride is a deadly combination. I hope she gets it.

Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 9:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
My big concern is Bravo may decide to inject Jill into Bethenny's new show to create extra drama, thus killing it entirely. I'm really liking the show and would hate for that to happen.

Missyb
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07-28-2004

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 10:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Missyb a private message Print Post    
I think , if Bravo tried to inject Jill into Bethenny's show, that would be a pivotal moment of truth. B says she is all about being a "real" show about her life. This kind of interference wuld be completely artificial and against everything she has s aid this show is about. She would have to take a stand. You publically denouce the idea or admit you are all about the publicity and exposure, just like everyone else.
In my opinion. Then viewers really know what they are watching.

Oliviamimi
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05-30-2009

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 10:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oliviamimi a private message Print Post    
I don't think Bravo appreciates Jill's attempt to control the Housewives show. If what all that is being said is true, and Ramona said that Bravo called her and said, you aren't going to listen to her are you, that they are aware and not happy with Jill. I doubt Jill will be given that type of opportunity and I doubt Bethenny will allow it. I think they see Bethenny as their star vehicle and will not put that in jeopardy. My opinion only. Maybe worth about 2 cents lol

Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 10:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
On WWHL, someone asked Bethenny if Jill would be on her show. Her answer was an unequivocal no.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 11:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
I doubt Jill would be on the show since she wasn't even invited to the wedding. I've been invited to weddings of people I barely know. When you have known someone for years and aren't invited to the wedding - it's over.

Frogichik
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06-11-2002

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 11:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Frogichik a private message Print Post    
"On WWHL, someone asked Bethenny if Jill would be on her show. Her answer was an unequivocal no."

I think that may also because the first season has already wrapped filming and they were not speaking during that time, so of course Jill will not be on the show.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 12:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
If Jill and Bethenny were ever to make up, they wouldn't need to be on a TV series to do so. So having said that, personally, I'd like to see both Jill and Kelly leave next season. If there is a next season.

Alisons, thanks for the recap. Interesting about how they look different, but I suspect Alex's face is similar to mine... really angular with sharp cheekbones and the lighting required for TV doesn't smooth those angles out.

Oliviamimi
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05-30-2009

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 1:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oliviamimi a private message Print Post    
I can't imagine them doing away with the NY show. Maybe the Jersey show but not the NY show. I think the ratings dictate what show they renew.
Interesting tidbit here. On a blog that I just read, suggested by one of Lyn in Chicago posters, someone commented on the fact that the poster herself, is a nanny at the school where her children go. She said that Kelly is just as disconnected and rude there as she appears on the show. Who knows. Another blogger said that she has coasted thru life on good looks, long legs and money. She has never had to work for friendship and thus is not able to have a discussion with anyone of any substance. She just glides thru life flirting with men and being pretty. It sounds harsh I know but I can see substance in his opinion.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 1:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I'd have to disagree with the "pretty" part. She's not bad, but I sure wouldn't look twice at her.

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 3:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
I also find it interesting that Kelly has to have so many "handlers" and Alex and Simon seem to keep it real - and "authentic" (an over used word, but somehow seems fitting here!) I'm glad you were able to clear up Simon at the "girls only" dinner, that had bothered me, he came across as so controling that season, but seems so normal (no comment on the speedos ) now!

appreciate you taking "one for the team" Alisons

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 4:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
I really had a great time with my little brush with celebrity and I am glad you guys liked the recap!

Reenie
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06-24-2006

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 4:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reenie a private message Print Post    
Alisons...really, thanks much for the recap of your "brush with celebrity"! Interesting!!!

Shenanagon
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07-28-2009

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 6:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shenanagon a private message Print Post    
I wonder if Bravo has the handlers around Kelly because of the show.

Shenanagon
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07-28-2009

Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 8:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shenanagon a private message Print Post    
Just found a new article about the reunion. For me it was spot on and concise which I always love.

http://www.jewishjournal.com/keepingthefaith/item/real_housewives_of_new_york_citys_reunion_explodes_slowly_20100611/