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Sugar
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08-15-2000

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 9:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sugar a private message Print Post    
Regarding the whole girls night dinner last season. When Bethanny called Alex to invite her to Jill's party, (what's up with that?) Alex asked if she could bring Simon. Although they had told her it was a girls night during the invite they did not say Simon could not attend. I think many agree that Simon should have stayed home. However, Ramona's reaction and actions were ill mannered, rude and unacceptable. LuAnn tried to smooth things over a bit saying something like, well now that he is here we will make him feel comfortable right? It was a very "mommy" thing to say but as Ramona was acting like a child....

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 10:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
I completely agree with Costa ... Simon hovering over Ramona demanding that she explain herself was inappropriate and even made me feel uncomfortable. Like or dislike Ramona, it doesn't matter ... Simon was out of line.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 11:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
I side with Ramona on the Simon front. Simon knows Ramona doesn't care for him (and the reason doesn't matter) but he kept pushing to have a dialog with her as to why she doesn't like him. When she finally said why he got even pushier with her.

Although I have no friends that would bring their husbands to a girls night dinner. It boggles my mind that he showed up and that Alex was OK with him tagging along. Did Ramona over react, absolutely. But even so I side with her about Simon.

Alex sure can wear clothes! I didn't think the clothes in the Brooklyn shop was anything spectacular but on Alex the dresses looked great.

Last weeks episode was heavy on Luanne, I was glad to have a break from her.

Kelly just seems out of place. I don't think she shows very good inter personal skills. I see her as being a bit insecure and weak. I don't find her very attractive either.

I enjoyed everything about Jills fashion luncheon. I want that necklace it was stunning when worn with that simple little black dress. Now don't laugh at me. As I was falling a sleep last night I wondered how much that necklace cost and wondered if I could find it on line. Any help with that would be greatly appreciated. I didn't think the designers line was all that spectacular just that necklace. I enjoyed her enthusiasm...it was the fun part of the show for me.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 12:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
If it were just the Simon incident with Romana I wouldn't think it was a big deal. and he did push the issue with her at an inappropiate time. But Romana is indeed "abrupt" at times and doesn't think she's responsible for anything that comes out of her mouth, like saying to Luann that her husband is twice her age, or to Jill that she isn't obligated to invite her everywhere. These things may be true, but they are unkind and hurtful. I wouldn't want to be her friend--I think she can be pretty mean.

Her reason for not liking Simon--he has "no depth," could be said about her as well. Holding the "girl's night out" against him is just silly IMO. I wish she would just admit she doesn't like him because he's a social climber who's not worth her time and be done with it.

Hooters
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08-26-2006

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 12:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hooters a private message Print Post    
But then she'd have to admit the same thing about herself NYHeat!!

Cwcoop
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04-19-2008

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 2:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cwcoop a private message Print Post    
I noticed at the fashion show that Kelly was sitting next to, and whispering with, (like they are old friends), Beth Ostrosky aka Mrs. Howard Stern.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 3:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I think Ramona does say things as she seems them, and doesn't always think about how it comes across. But I don't think she intentionally is mean. She just lacks that filter. And often, she's saying what we're all thinking! And WRT to the LuAnn ancient hubby thing, she did apologize. And apologize. And apologize. And LuAnn never let that one go.

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 4:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
so that means that LuAnn is insecure? or feels superior? not sure, cant wait for her book on etiquette!

Ramona she comes and goes - like a tidal wave, I think she is very secure in her relationships which allows her to go off filter... but the previews showed more Ramona drama!!

Kelly does seem to like celebrities, that and her flirting with Bethanny's ex boyfriend seems to be the chasm of divide...

Alex is still a conundrum tho - she seems mild and meek and wanting Simon to be the head of her - looking for Simon's approval... but to hear her talk with Bethanny alone - about hte start of that relationship... very interesting!!

Beekindpleez
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07-18-2006

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - 5:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beekindpleez a private message Print Post    
Ramona and Bethanny dish (and I DO mean dish) with Ross (The Intern) Matthews

Grooch
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06-16-2006

Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 6:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grooch a private message Print Post    
Dang, I don't have speakers for my computer so I can't listen to the interview.

But, I did watch the episode last night, and my feeling is that Simon was drunk when he approached Ramona and who wants to argue with a drunk?

Don't forget the first episode where Jill got in trouble about a Liz Smith column where she had said Simon was falling down drunk one night when they were all out.

Helps explain his patchy cheeks.

Grooch
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06-16-2006

Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 6:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grooch a private message Print Post    
Reader, Luanne disapproved of Ramona's advice for Bethany to start dating men. It was all innocent.

I wonder what Luanne would think of Alex meeting Simon for the first time on the internet for just a booty call? LOL!

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 4:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Huge news!!! This answers the question about why we haven't seen "The Count" this season!

The Count is Out

Lotsofkids
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08-11-2007

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 5:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lotsofkids a private message Print Post    
Lexie, this is HUGE news! guess it won't be addressed in the season though.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 5:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
<<---- Loves when she gets to reciprocate with HUGE news for her fellow TVCHers.

Panda
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07-15-2005

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 5:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Panda a private message Print Post    
thanks Lexie for posting! Even the article on the Bethenny/Kelly tiff!

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 5:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
Wow, I didn't realize they lived apart that much. That is never a good thing for any relationship. Will she be able to retain the Countess title if they divorce? I feel sorry for the kids.

Shelb724
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10-20-2002

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 7:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shelb724 a private message Print Post    
I actually liked Luann last year, but this year, you can just tell something is not right with her. That explains everything.

I still don't get why they needed to put Kelly in there. She doesn't fit in with everyone else and I just don't like her. There was no need to put her in there at all, and I do take Bethany's side on this one too!

Mistysmoke
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08-10-2001

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 8:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mistysmoke a private message Print Post    
Ok I don't think I have seen the latest episode but it seems to me that Bethany is holding a grudge for something that the new girl doesn't even remember. Plus, when Bethany was talking about how Kelly was flirting with her boyfriend, there must be a lot more to it, because I can see a model talking to a photographer about getting pictures taken. Ugh, I liked Bethany and all I just think that all this exposure, interviews etc has gone to her head and she has become just as bad as the others.

I don't really know anything about the new girl, but I am sure she didn't think "hey bethany has a book coming out today so I am going to have a fight with my boyfriend" yeesh, sorry that is how bethany came across to me in the interview.

Does this mean I like the new girl? Honestly I haven't watched enough episodes to say. She seems more reserved than the others, and maybe a little unsure of herself in this situation. I can't figure out if she just didn't hear correctly when they were saying Jill's daughter had the disease the cause was for, or if she just didn't understand what it was and having all eyes on her expecting a response she just blurted something out.. I don't know, partly because my husband was making fun of me watching it while I was trying to take care of the sick kids.

It just seems to me that with Bethany having this grudge, that Kelly doesn't have a chance getting to know the others or a chance to fit in, because it's like a gang mentality, well my friend doesn't like her so I don't like her. Maybe there is something not to like, but when there are a group of women that behave the way they do, I just can't see how she is worse than they are.

It's like it is ok for Jill to want to know the famous people and have her clothes made special for her to flaunt around, but, if Kelly prefers to be in with the famous it's just terrible. I don't like double standards.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 8:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
Good points, Misty. I agree with you on all of them. I rewatched part of the last episode and went softer on Kelly. She seems like a good mom and I'd say that she and Luann have a good, natural connection. Bethanny comes across like she has a chip on her shoulder--I like her though, she seems like a fighter (in the sense that she's a go-getter and works hard for what she wants) and I respect that.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 8:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Misty, that was also my take on it. I don't think Kelly has a clue why Bethany has a grudge against her. Kelly is obviously invited to so many parties, she obviously can't attend them all. I don't think she would remember something that happened 2-3 years ago that probably wasn't anything more than a brief conversation.

But that being said, my take on her is she seems to appear a little shallow and self-centered (regardless of whatever did or didn't happen with Bethany).

Grooch
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06-16-2006

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 9:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grooch a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Lexie for the info about the Countess.

I posted before that I was afraid that was what was going on and why Luanne kept blowing up in previous episodes. I do not believe she was blindsided at all.

Hopefully, she will be able to work things out with him.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 9:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
The Real Housewives of New York City

New York Housewives Countess LuAnn & Husband Separate
March 31, 2009

Countess LuAnn de Lesseps can no longer count on her Count.

The Real Housewives of New York City star and her husband, Count Alex de Lesseps, have separated, PEOPLE.com confirms.

“It is obviously a very difficult time for the Countess and Count,” a rep for LuAnn says in a statement, “but they plan to remain friends and their primary focus will be to do what is best for their two children.”

At this time no legal separation has been filed. But according to the New York Post, which first broke the story, LuAnn discovered that her husband, who spends much of his time in Europe, was seeing another woman.

“LuAnn was blindsided. She was just devastated,” a friend of LuAnn’s told the Post’s Page Six.

The couple, whose two children Victoria and Noel are also seen on the hit Bravo TV show, just celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary on March 16.

In April, the Countess — who prides herself on being an etiquette expert — will release her book Class with the Countess.

Could a split mean she will lose her coveted title?

A friend of LuAnn’s says no: “She will always be the Countess,” says the pal. –Mark Dagostino

Per People online

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 9:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
<<“It is obviously a very difficult time for the Countess and Count,”...>>

No it's not difficult for HIM. Anyone who cheats on their spouse gets no sympathy from me. What's his difficulty? That he'll have to pay alimony and child support?

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 9:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Is that what they're saying ... that he cheated?? I'm just a little behind on this story.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - 10:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
"A close pal said, "They decided to separate. She got wind he was seeing somebody and he didn't answer her when she called. He finally sent her an e-mail saying he was with an Ethiopian woman in Geneva and he was serious with her."

The revelation came as a shock to the countess, who celebrated her 16th anniversary with her husband on March 16.

"Luann was blindsided. She was just devastated," the close friend told Page Six. "They have basically lived apart for many years -- he lives in Europe and comes and goes as he pleases, but she never thought this would happen."

I'm sorry but this is hilarious! Sad for the family and the children of course but sending your wife an email that you've taken up with another women ... that's so wrong but still funny!!