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RHOA Casting Shakeup! Shamea Out, NeNe In? Plus, Dorit & PK’s Messy $700K Custody War

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills divorce drama between Dorit and PK Kemsley is turning fiercely legal. PK is clapping back at Dorit's financial demands, explicitly stating that Bravo does not require her to spend ...

Quick Hits

  • RHOBH’s custody battle hits a new low: PK claims Bravo doesn't force Dorit to spend $700K on designer clothes, while Dorit alleges she's entitled to child support because PK only has their kids 5% of the time. (Reality Blurb)
  • Peaches are shifting in Atlanta: As Season 17 wraps with pregnancy announcements for Shamea Morton and Pinky Cole, a new report alleges Shamea won't return next season because Bravo wants NeNe Leakes back. (Reality Blurb)
  • Kandi lays down the law: Kandi Burruss reveals daughter Riley is receiving racist hate mail amid Next Gen NYC drama and hints she absolutely will not return to RHOA if Phaedra Parks is around. (Reality Blurb)
  • RHONJ wedding bells: Dolores Catania's son, Frankie Jr., married Nicole Perricho in an elegant weekend wedding in Portugal. (Reality Blurb)

Top Stories

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills divorce drama between Dorit and PK Kemsley is turning fiercely legal. PK is clapping back at Dorit's financial demands, explicitly stating that Bravo does not require her to spend $700,000 on designer clothing. Meanwhile, Dorit is firing back with claims that she is entirely entitled to child support, alleging that PK only has custody of their children 5% of the time.

Over in the Big Easy, K. Michelle is dishing out fresh details on the RHOA Scotland trip blowout. She revealed exactly what Shamea said to spark her explosive fight with Porsha Williams, why she ultimately unfollowed Shamea, and even took a moment to shade Drew. She also shared her season regrets, her rose and thorn, and a highly requested butt implant update.

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island hasn't even finished airing and it's already delivering peak messiness. Star Liz McGraw announced she quit the freshman franchise and took to social media to violently slam rumors that she’s "on drugs." The RHORI drama doesn't stop there: Rulla Pontarelli’s husband Brian’s alleged mistress, Beth Walker, is publicly sharing new photos of them, insisting that he "smiled a lot" during their time together.

Real Housewives

Stassi Schroeder is taking a walk down memory lane, opening up about her Vanderpump Rules salary, getting fired, and her current status with the cast. She also dropped some shade at Scheana, revealed why she turned down The Valley, and addressed whether Lisa Vanderpump turned a blind eye to toxic male behavior on set. (Reality Blurb)

In the OC, Shannon Beador is slamming comedian Heather McDonald as "obsessed" after Heather posted a video suggesting Shannon is intentionally acting clumsy just to manufacture a storyline for the cameras. (Reality Blurb)

Survivor & The Traitors

Reddit superfans are diving deep into Survivor strategy this week. One major discussion centers on Parvati Shallow's legendary gameplay, with fans debating just how much her "pretty privilege" and sexual magnetism contributed to her unmatched social and tactical success on the island. (Reddit)

Historical game mechanics are also under the microscope. Fans are rehashing Season 35, debating whether the final four fire-making twist was specifically introduced just because Ben lost the final immunity challenge. Viewers are also still scratching their heads over a messy Survivor 41 moment, questioning why Liana still tried to use her "Knowledge is Power" advantage on Xander when they both knew he was holding onto an idol. (Reddit)

Below Deck

There's a major shortage on Below Deck Mediterranean season 11. According to a recap of episode 9, the deck team isn't just missing manpower—they are critically lacking in brains, leadership, and basic common sense. (Reality Blurred)

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Tea & Receipts

  • The Valley Fall-Out: Jason Caperna is clapping back at severe backlash after accidentally touching a woman he mistook for his wife, Janet, on the show's finale. Meanwhile, Janet is seemingly throwing shade at Jax Taylor over a completely fabricated Smartwater partnership. (Reality Blurb)
  • Legal Threats: Lacy Nicole from The Valley reveals the shocking rumor that forced her to send a cease and desist to her own co-stars, while keeping notoriously tight-lipped about the mysterious Dr. Dre and Michelle situation. (Reality Blurb)
  • McBee Dynasty Drama: Kristi McBee is hinting that her family is walking away from the show, accusing co-stars Allie and Calah of a smear campaign against Steven and calling out "cruel" Bravo fans. (Reality Blurb)
  • Fresh Faces: Ahead of her 50th birthday, former RHOC star Alexis Bellino is sharing before-and-after photos of her recent mid-facelift and neck lift—and she's already revealing what plastic surgery she plans to get done next. (Reality Blurb)
  • Drag Race Disappointment: Drag Race Down Under host Michelle Visage teased a massive guest judge, but fans were left rolling their eyes at an "embarrassing and pointless" new twist instead of a Kylie Minogue cameo. (Reality Blurred)

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