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Gizelle Claims Candiace Was Fired From RHOP — But a Resurfaced Report Says Otherwise

Quick Hits

  • Jax Taylor is facing fresh accusations. The Valley's Jasmine Goode and Zack Wickham claim Jax was still harassing Brittany Cartwright recently — even after she obtained a restraining order — per Reality Blurb.
  • Gizelle Bryant threw a "she was fired" jab at Candiace Dillard Bassett over her RHOP exit — but a resurfaced report seemingly disputes Gizelle's version of events.
  • Erika Jayne is noticeably absent from RHOBH Season 16 filming, with the cast celebrating Rachel Zoe's birthday without her — and there's an explanation.
  • Shannon Beador's finances are the RHOC storyline nobody saw coming: she revealed shocking monthly spending, admitted to growing "debt," and Vicki Gunvalson is voicing concerns.
  • Below Deck Med is in its petty era: Joe told Nathan he has "an aggressive nature" and "a very short temper" on episode 13 — and it went exactly how you'd guess.
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The Jax Taylor situation keeps escalating. With no shortage of drama between The Valley exes over the past week, Jasmine Goode and Zack Wickham publicly called out Jax, claiming he continued harassing Brittany Cartwright recently despite her restraining order (Reality Blurb). The claims are theirs, but the pile-on is real.

Gizelle vs. Candiace, round infinity. Gizelle Bryant shaded Candiace Dillard Bassett — off RHOP since season eight — by claiming she was fired from the show, but a resurfaced report seemingly disputes that characterization (Reality Blurb). The Green-Eyed Bandit may want to check the archives before coming for the Grand Dame of shade's protégée.

Where in the world is Erika Jayne? The RHOBH star has been missing from Season 16 filming, and Reality Blurb explains why as the cast celebrated Rachel Zoe's birthday without her. Pretty mess? Or just a scheduling mess?

Real Housewives

  • Shannon's money problems go public. Shannon sat down with Vicki to discuss her finances, revealing her monthly spending and admitting to growing "debt" — and fans are reacting while Vicki voices concerns. The numbers allegedly raised eyebrows.
  • Lesa Milan could be Miami-bound. She confirmed she's back in Miami, revealed whether she'd join RHOM as the cast reacted, admitted she and Chanel Ayan are "not good," and explained why RHODubai may never return.
  • Reddit is doing the Lord's work this week: a deep-dive into Bethenny Frankel's dating community timeline, a nostalgic thread on UGT's Diana Ross moment ("I really wanted Lu to say 'oh I did that once'"), a debate over the most beautiful housewife ever, and one user catching Vicky's conflicting stories about never watching RHOA — two minutes before recounting how much Gregg loved Nini.
  • Fandom check-in: a 20-year Bravo veteran sparked a thoughtful thread on the state of the fandom and how polarizing discourse has become. Meanwhile, even self-declared non-fans are surrendering to Shannon's green sequin moment.

Below Deck

  • Episode 13 was a petty party. Joe told Nathan that Nathan has "an aggressive nature" and "a very short temper" — Reality Blurred's recap breaks down exactly how well that went. (Spoiler: not well.)
  • The Kat/Cooper saga continues. Kat Johnston suggests Cooper Dawson misled fans on WWHL about their status in order to "save himself" — and she's sharing where they actually stand. The Clubhouse may need a fact-checker on retainer.

Tea & Receipts

  • Michelle Saniei is living her best chaotic era. Amid her reported romance with Dr. Dre, The Valley star was spotted looking cozy with another man, per new photos.
  • Ariana Biermann holds nothing back. The Next Gen NYC star says money was a factor in her split from Hudson, slams Charlie over the fight with Liam, and admits her behavior "gets worse" on the show.
  • Taylor Frankie Paul is opening up. The SLOMW star confirmed a past suicide attempt on Instagram, sharing a photo from the hospital in a deeply personal post (Reality Blurb). Sending her and her family strength.
  • Celebrity corner, per Reality Tea: Khloe Kardashian brought beach energy to her new XO Blue campaign in an ultra-high-cut swimsuit; Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's dog reportedly has a name; and the Sussex industrial complex is churning — sources claim Prince Harry has slipped into an unofficial "half-in, half-out" royal arrangement, his UK return could spark rivalry with William, and Meghan is reportedly eyeing an Oscar with an acting comeback. Take all of it with a palace-sized grain of salt.

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