Quick Hits

• RHONY is back, and it's bringing the fireworks. The Season 3 premiere ended with Jessel kicking Erin out after accusing her of a "smear campaign" and exposing Erin's alleged convo with Ayan — and even AllAboutTRH, which had all but sworn off the new RHONY, admits it's "invested." Oh, and Martha Stewart made her debut. With Daisy. (Reality Blurb, AllAboutTRH)
• The Phaedra–CT romance is officially a telenovela. Andy Cohen says the relationship "seems very real" — but Reality Blurb exclusively reports CT was courting Jersey Shore's Angelina Pivarnick before going public with Phaedra, allegedly telling her he "loved her." Meanwhile, CT's estranged wife accuses him of prolonging the divorce. (Reality Blurb, AllAboutTRH)
• Brandi Glanville received a new diagnosis after her years-long health battle — highly resistant ESBL Klebsiella and Enterobacter with biofilm — saying an ultrasound found "something alive" and "moving" in her face. She's now sharing 18-hour IV treatments, admitting she feels "like death." (Reality Blurb, AllAboutTRH)
• It's everyone vs. Vicki. Tamra accused Vicki of "recycling" the "same material" for the last "20 years," Teddi called her "selfish," and per AllAboutTRH, fans have "officially turned" on her over her RHUGT complaining. (Reality Blurb)
• Kyle says sister Kim is doing "okay" after that concerning photo, addressing their eviction drama at LAX on Tuesday. (Reality Blurb)

Top Stories

The Phaedra & CT saga keeps unfolding. Andy says he knew about the pairing "for weeks" and it "seems very real" — but a Reality Blurb exclusive claims CT was simultaneously courting Angelina Pivarnick, telling her he "loved her" before the Phaedra reveal. Adding to the pile-on: Phaedra's ex Apollo is reacting to the relationship, and CT's estranged wife is accusing him of dragging out their divorce. Reality TV crossover chaos at its finest — or messiest. (Reality Blurb, AllAboutTRH)

Brandi's health battle has taken another serious turn. She's sharing the new diagnosis — ESBL Klebsiella and Enterobacter with biofilm — after an ultrasound found "something alive" and "moving" in her face, and she's posted imagery of the "fungal ball" while discussing treatment costs. Her latest Instagram update shows an 18-hour IV treatment, with Brandi telling fans she feels "like death." Sending her all the strength. (Reality Blurb, AllAboutTRH)

Real Housewives

RHONY: Consider us reeled back in. Carole introduced the new season, which delivered the premiere moment of the year: Jessel kicking Erin out after accusing her of a "smear campaign" and exposing Erin's alleged conversation with Ayan. Sai also opened up about the breaking point in her marriage to David, and newbie Hailey introduced her — quote — "quirky" lifestyle. (Reality Blurb)

• Hailey's "lavender marriage" explained: the newbie is dishing on her marriage and the real reason her husband won't appear on the show. (Reality Blurb)
• Carole's victory lap continues: she shared a surprising update on ex Adam Kenworthy, her first impression of Hailey, why she returned to RHONY, and a run-in with Alicia Carmody. (Reality Blurb)

RHUGT: The Vicki discourse is unrelenting. Tamra doubled down, accusing Vicki of recycling the same material for two decades, while Teddi called her "selfish" — and the Roxanne and Shantel podcast breaks down why fans have officially turned on Vicki for the constant complaining, plus some "shocking RHOC allegations." (Reality Blurb, AllAboutTRH)

• The snub heard round Potomac: in a Reality Blurb exclusive, Charrisse confirmed she was not invited to RHUGT despite playing a major role in developing the show. Ouch. (Reality Blurb)

RHOBH bits: Kyle offered that Kim is doing "okay" amid their eviction drama and that concerning photo. Teddi confirmed she's still "cancer free," reacted to Leah Remini joining the franchise, and dished on her new younger boyfriend. (Reality Blurb, Reality Blurb)

The spouses-don't-get-paid debate: Teresa said Louie never "signed up" for the RHONJ attacks — and, surprisingly, her biggest regret isn't the table flip — while Kyle pointed out that Housewives spouses don't even get paid for the abuse. (AllAboutTRH)

Across the pond: RHOL star Panthea described a "cringe" encounter with Bethenny, claiming she was treated "like a dog." Bethenny, care to respond? (Reality Blurb)

Southern Charm

• Venita may have a new man: she was spotted on video "looking cute" with Anthony Mackie — yes, that Anthony Mackie — at the U.S. Open. Falcon, meet fireworks. (Reality Blurb)

Tea & Receipts

• Not Bravo, but filed under today's tea: a source tells Reality Tea that Meghan's staffing struggles are complicating her return to life in the UK, with hiring "harder than expected." Take with the usual grain of source-salt. (Reality Tea)