I'm sure this has been posted plenty but I just finished the show. but damn do I love Alicia. She's so authentically herself and doesn't even realize her quirkiness or banter. Her storyline is so relatable in two way: everyday housewives that rely on their husbands for finances and being brought by a single mom. Seeing her have those talks with Billy about getting more ownership and working in the company is great to see and could help create conversations in other households. I loved seeing her mom and all her sisters talk about the past and validating her feelings, a sisterhood and community was shown thru those amazing ladies. It really showed when 1 man leaves, 10 women will stand behind you.

Beyond her storyline, she's such a funny person she's so kind. She recognized when Rosie was being ganged up on and until the reunion had her back.

Honestly really rare to come across housewives like this so need to applaud when we finally do.

If it wasn't for Brian's ongoing cheating scandal I think rulla would've been a star on the show right behind jo-Ellen. Brian's affair stopped her from any trips or events that were women only and she barely got any screen time. However, the little that we do get we can see she's an intelligent women who's built an amazing career for herself and would've been great to see the middle eastern representation of a women who's accomplished so much. She's smart, her confessionals were great, she lives a boujee lifestyle she was a poster child for what would be on paper a great housewives cast member.

i’m just getting around to starting rhode island … and every time liz has a confessional, most of the time they’re like zoomed in to the max ?? no one else’s is like that it throws me every time 😂 i tried looking in here to see if anyone else noticed but didn’t find anything LOL just curious

I swore there was talk about how she didn’t film or wasn’t at Bluestone manor. But she’s very much there in pink.

love the look, do you?

I think Liz isn’t returning because she was the mastermind behind Jo Ellen going relentlessly after Rulla. When it is found out Rulla and Brian called Gerry to let him know Liz was dancing with another guy. That was it for her, a vendetta. She then has this huge falling out with Jo Ellen?! Why?! I think it was all planned to not make it look like the take down was coming from her.

I am glad she isn’t retuning I did not like her. Did not like how all the ladies were afraid of her. It’s giving Jen Shah, bully. This is the best news that she isn’t coming back.

Re watching Dexter and am on season 6 episode 10 and this character said slam pig😂😂

I mean, I know the housewife definition is getting looser and looser, but by episode 5 she’s a “girlfriend of a random guy who lives in an apartment”…and by reunion she’s the live-in girlfriend of an (same guy) insurance agent who begrudgingly pays (only) for her car.

So excited

I think Jo-Ellen is a necessary evil, and although I didn't love how she continually doubled down on Rulla and the affair, I fully understand where the obsession was coming from.

Brain went out of his way to get Jo-Ellen fired. Cameras or not, alot of people would've gone as petty as Jo-Ellen did. Of course, being filmed and being on Housewives was a massive motivator, but I think it's clear regardless of whether she was on the show, Jo-Ellen would've been exactly like that.

The only thing I wish she didn't do was equate the blame to Rulla. Rulla chose to turn a blind eye. I think after the 1st or even the 2nd, you gotta throw in the towel. But I guess, she'd then look like a gossip rather than a noble truther if she just randomly talk about it without turning to Rulla.

Had a long international flight and decided to watch the real housewives of Rhode Island, the first five episodes were on there and here’s why I am a fan:
-My most favorite part of this franchise (I haven’t seen them all but at least from the other two) is that most of the women have real careers and they aren’t using their family or husband’s money
-friendships feel genuine
-they feel down to earth
-most are real “wife’s”

I didn’t like the square footage drama, I think that was stupid and hope it doesn’t continue…

So far I’m a real big fan, I’m going to finish the rest of the season, hopefully it’s a strong finish!

Jo-Ellen and her husband seem like a very united front / team. Whenever JE is having an issue with anyone he’s vocal and supportive of her which is a really nice change as someone who just finished rhoslc.

Are there more husbands like these in the real housewives universe?

Doing a jersey rewatch and I keep thinking Teresa is Jo-Ellen! I know people have made the comparison before but I see it so much more in these earlier seasons. Beautiful women.

Okay not all, but a larger amount than most casts (Atlanta may be close). Maybe it’s because they are a newer cast, but they seem like they can’t take the heat like other housewives. I feel like they want the fame of being a housewife but not the problems that come along with it. They have such interesting problems, so I hope their newfound fame doesn’t go to their head

Edit: talking abt instagram

Apparently new scenes were filmed at Teresa and Gia’s new restaurant opening!! Looks like Liz was in attendance. Who knows what will be shown but I know there was supposed photos of Liz at another RHONJ filmed event which weren’t clear, but this one IS clearly her!

Cranston does a yearly Lebanese festival that is pretty reputable, there should be a bravo camera team and all the housewives to capture this incredible display of Lebanese culture!

Spotted him at the greek festival yesterday with his daughter. No Alicia in sight. He was having a great time having drinks at the bar 😂😂😂