On last week’s Real Housewives of New York Reunion show, LuAnn was seated the farthest away from host Andy, so RumorFix Housewives blogger Alex is questioning her future on the show.
“The people, who are farthest away from Andy — at the far end of the couch — are most in risk of not coming back for the following season,” Alex shares the little known secret with us.
There are exceptions, “I was at the far end of the couch for four years, but I managed to come back,” she adds.
Alex, who now stars with husband Simon on Couples Therapy, is upset that that no one calls LuAnn out in person, “Carole [Radziwill] kept doing it behind her back.”
The former cast member says only two people in history of the show have ever challenged the countess in person — Alex and Bethenny. “Mhmm neither of us are on the show any more — food for thought,” she says.
Alex, who says she was touched that the cast said they missed her, reveals, “I’m enjoying covering Housewives and the whole franchise more than being a Housewife.”
Ramona is talking to The Insider about the first of the show's reunion specials which aired last night on Bravo, specifically her emotional spat with cast member Aviva.
Although Aviva apologized to Ramona as well as Sonja for some of her particularly nasty remarks on the show (such as calling them "white trash"), clearly, Ramona wasn't having it.
"It was very difficult for me to sit on that couch opposite Aviva," Ramona admits. "It was very uncomfortable. I don't know why she has such a problem with me. I think a lot of it is displaced anger. I only wish her the best and we'll see where it goes. I know she apologized to me, and I'm taking it in, but at this point she needs to prove herself to me."
She also adamantly denies Aviva's claim on the show that she and Sonja have drinking problems.
"Well Aviva basically lies -- I don't really take anything she says seriously," Ramona tells The Insider.
The Countess wants you to look gorgeous, trendy, and feel great at all times this fall season, so she’s offering HollywoodLifers her best advice!
I recently purchased a one bedroom apartment with my boyfriend and I am nervous that being in such a confined space might lead to tension, fights, or even worse a break-up! How can we mentally prepare for this new move? — Tricia R. New York, NY
Why go into a new situation with a negative mindset? You bought the apartment, so find ways to make it work. You can put a small couch or a chair and ottoman in the bedroom so that you or your boyfriend can read or watch television while the other uses the living room for another activity. If you each carve out a bit of personal space in the apartment, you’ll be more comfortable in close quarters. STAY POSITIVE!
I am married with children and have completely forgotten about my desires. How can I revamp my passions and find myself again? — Amy W. Johns Creek, GA
One of the best ways to revamp your passions is to exercise regularly and pamper yourself so that you have the energy for romance and hobbies. Ask your husband to entertain the kids for a few hours a week so that you can have “me time” and in return promise him some “alone time” together. RELAX!
What are some options of dressing warm for fall and winter without looking too bulky? – Whitney L. New York, NY
The key to dressing warm in the fall and the winter is to wear layers so that you can add or remove pieces depending on the temperature inside and out. I like simple cashmere cardigans and boots to keep the chill at bay. Look for outerwear that is both stylish and warm. Wrap your neck in a knit or silk scarf and don’t forget to wear a hat and gloves so that your head and hands stay warm and dry. TOASTY!
Nicole Scherzinger opens up about her eating disorder. Do you think it's the right move for celebs to be so personal?
I admire Nicole Scherzinger’s honesty about how she overcame her long time problem with bulimia. She’s a talented and beautiful young woman and by sharing her story, she can help other young people suffering from eating disorders. It’s a personal decision for a celebrity to open up about their struggles and in this case, I think Nicole’s story will inspire people to seek help.
Tip: The first step in overcoming an eating disorder is telling someone you trust and then seek professional help.
There has been lots of drama at the Idol auditions. Do you think they are ramping up the fights between judges to get ratings and isn't it better to focus on the singers?
American Idol is a huge hit and fun to watch because every contestant has a shot at becoming the next big star. If Nicki and Mariah are arguing it distracts from the hopes and dreams (and performances) of the season’s contestants. If you want to watch drama, tune into the Real Housewives of New York City.
Tip: Sometimes it’s better to put personal problems aside for the greater good of the group.
When Jill was fired from The Real Housewives, it was widely assumed that both viewers and Bravo were sick of her. But does her October 15 episode of Watch What Happens Live signal a change of heart for the network?
Not so fast. “Andy had her on because he knew it would be good for ratings [for WWHL],” a show source tells us. “And because she was relentless. She’s been calling and calling for months trying to get on the show.”
“Andy’s no dummy,” the source continues. “He knew having her on as a one-time special episode would make good TV. But at the end of the day, no one really trusts Jill – that’s why the episode she did was pre-taped, not live like the rest. They never know what kind of stunt she’s going to pull.”
“I don’t think there’s any danger of her returning to the network,” the source adds. “I don’t think anyone wants that to happen.”
But it won’t be for lack of trying. “Bravo is where I started, they’re the ones that discovered me, they’re the ones that invested in me and maybe they’re the ones to ask me to have my own show,” she recently told TooFab. “ Kim [Zolciak]’s and Bethenny’s shows were amazingly successful and if I could bring the ratings Monday and it’s all about what the fans want, [Bravo] should listen.”
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