October 25, 2011 | 11:00 am

Dancing With The Stars – Broadway Week - UPDATE

Posted by Ilana Angel

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I love this show.  Truly love it. It is because I love it so much that I am annoyed that Brooke Burke Charvet is ruining it.  Her voice is annoying, her questions are ridiculous, and she does not need to be there.  Tom could totally do this show by himself.  The contestants can get their scores standing on the dance floor with Tom, instead of going upstairs to talk to the robot.  Seriously, enough already.  Fire her.

The show starts with the cast of Sister Act and they are fabulous.  I can’t help but be a little sad that Carson is not dancing, as he would have done something really great.  Watching him cheer everyone is bittersweet and you know he wishes it was him and not Rob Kardashian, who is not a star, but simply the boring brother of a porn star and her sisters.  His mom comes by to say hello, and tell him she is proud of him.

Rob does okay, but I don’t really care about him so it’s not that big a deal.  I know dancing is the goal, but I find myself pulling for the best entertainer more than the best dancer, and Rob is not entertaining.  The most interesting thing about Rob Kardashian is that he has the same bottom as his sister Kim, and seeing it on a man is fascinating.  He copies Kim, so next step should be porn right?  Why is this kid here?

Nancy Grace is next and she’s such a bitch.  I really like her, love that she is donating her fee to charity, but she has been mean to Tristan from the very first day and it’s just not cute.  She is there because people love her on her own show, which is great, but she is her own worst enemy and I am no longer voting for her because she is rude.  She’s trying, and God bless her, but I’m over her.  That said, I don’t think she’s going home this week.

David Arquette is adorable.  I like him so much, and really want him to do well.  He danced to Grease and I loved it.  I dig how his family cheers him on, and I loved his spot on Travolta impersonation.  I hope he’s in the finals because I think his freestyle will be crazy good.  I’m voting for him tonight because he’s entertaining, and dancing well. I think he’s earned a shot at greatness, which he has not yet hit, but is very close to.

Ricki is up and I must say that I’m disappointed she did not dance to Hairspray.  I know it would have been an unfair advantage, but it would also have been really fabulous.  She did the quickstep, which is my favorite dance, and she was phenomenal.  She looked beautiful and there was nothing wrong with her performance.  The judges agreed because she got a standing ovation and a score of 29.  Bravo Ricki.

Chaz Bono was the Phantom of the Opera and while the judges did not dig it, I really liked it.  I like Chaz so much and totally get that he is not the best dancer, but he is trying so hard.  If it was about dancing only, then he would be going home.  If it’s about personality, then Nancy or Hope will go home.  I really hope it’s Hope because Nancy bitching is fun to write about, but I don’t care about Hope and think she is a wet noodle.

Speaking of Hope, she is next and in her taped package she is crying and pulling the sympathy card.  Whatever.  Her dance sucked and she needs to go home.  She is not the worst dancer there, but she is the least entertaining. I would rather watch Rob than Hope.  She is sweet, a great soccer player, but she looks like a tranny, has no rhythm, and needs to go home.  My prediction for Broadway week is that Hope is voted off.

Sidebar:  Maks is an asshole.  He made a fool out of himself last night and was a baby.  This is not “his show”, and Len should not retire.  Maks needs a ego check and to criticize the judges for being “judgmental” is ridiculous.  As for Bruno calling Chaz a penguin, seriously?  I leave the judges alone on this show but perhaps it’s time to start brining Bruno into the blog.  Hard to know who was the bigger Douchelord this week, Maks or Bruno, but my vote goes to Maks.

JR Martinez danced last and he was perfect.  I simply love this man and have now decided that not only should he win, but he will.  He is entertaining, a brilliant dancer, a wonderful personality, a hero, a mensch, and deliciously handsome.  This is his competition to win or lose.  His quick step was flawless and I don’t mind telling you that sitting in my living room, I gave him a standing ovation.  JR is going to be the winner.

Kristin Chenoweth was spectacular and her number was terrific, but if I see that blonde troupe dancer whip her hair into her partner’s face one more time I am going to scream.  I want to walk up to her on the street and cut her hair.  It’s disgusting.  It’s group dance time with Carson as the creative director and he is fab.  Carson Kressley is delicious and I freaking love him. The group dance is very good and was a fun segment.

I liked this week’s show and it will be interesting to see what happens on the elimination show.  I really think Hope needs to go this week.  She is boring and not fun to watch.  It’s getting down to the wire and after tonight we will have only 6 celebrities left.  If they fire Brooke, and get that blonde troupe dancer to cut her hair, this show would get a 10 from me.  I will update tonight after we find out if America is keeping it real.

Chaz Bono was eliminated tonight and it was sad.  I truly feet that Hope should have gone, and Maks had bis crybaby moment because he knew she was going if he didn’t get all dramatic.  I hope Hope goes next week.  Chaz was lovely and entertaining.  I truly believe his being on this show made a difference.  He will be missed and his parting words to Tom Bergeron were: “I came on to this show because I wanted to show American a different kind of man. I know that if there was somebody like me on TV when I was growing up, my whole life would have been different. So I dedicate everything I did to all the people out there like me, especially the kids and teens who are struggling. You can have a wonderful great life and be successful and happy.”

Bravo Chaz.

October 24, 2011 | 1:51 pm

A Conversation with Dana Wilkey

Posted by Ilana Angel

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dana and she is a fascinating woman.  She called me from home, and did not block her phone number which I thought was unusual, but sweet.  While it was probably an oversight, she could just be cool and figured I was not a stalker, and did not worry because she is an open book and if I called, she wouldn’t mind.

I liked Dana immediately.  She is ballsy and fun, but has a vulnerable undertone that is very sweet.  Of all the housewives I have met and spoken to, she was the most unlike what I was expecting.  She is super smart, accomplished, generous and kind, yet she is painted as a desperate drunk who only cares about being friends with the ladies of Beverly Hills.

Dana has had a rough road to happiness.  Her mother was in a car accident when she was only 10 years old, and lingered in a coma for a couple of years after that.  She died when Dana was only 12, and Dana moved out and was on her own when she was just 15.  She went through high school and college on her own, and graduated with honors from USC.

She has been with her fiancé for several years, and they are together, happy, and planning their wedding.  They have a young son that they both adore, and Dana lives with her man, her boy, and her 92-year-old grandmother.  It is her maternal grandmother, and Dana loves her and has taken care of her for years.  Dana is fiercely loyal to her family.

She grew up alone, with the pain of losing a parent, and it’s unfortunate that she was painted as being desperate to make friends, when really it’s simply a sincere attempt to be friends with women that she has nothing in common with, and would never be friends with under any other circumstances, than taping a reality television show. (I use the word “reality” loosely.)

Dana shed some light on a few things from last week that were odd to me. Why did she invite Brandi to her house for game night when she had been so rude at Adrienne’s by saying her fiancé was cheating on her?  She did not want to invite her, but Taylor said it would be the nice thing to do, so she invited her to be kind, not because she wan’t mad about what Brandi said.

Why was she begging the girls to go on a “healthy” vacation together?  That scene was at the end of the night and she was a little tipsy.  The second Kim arrived she knew she was in trouble.  Kim was clearly fragile and Dana wanted to be sensitive to her.  When she suggested a “healthy” trip together, it was gentle way of discussing rehab for Kim.

Why does she appear to be desperate to be friends with all the crazy? Turns out she never really sees these girls.  While she is good friends with Taylor, she does not know the others, and shooting together is the only time she sees them, so she tries to cram in a lot of stuff while they are together. They are nice, but not particularly friendly or accepting.

Dana is different from these women in a lot of ways.  She is independently wealthy, and did not marry into her money.  She did not quit her job, and still runs her companies on her own.  She does not need the money.  She does not need to prove anything. She is a sweet girl, who thought this would be fun, and is not too concerned with how Bravo is editing her.

She is fiercely loyal to her friends, and while I imagine some of the editing has hurt her feelings, she mostly laughs at all of it.  When you sign on to do this type of show, you never know how you are going to come off to the audience.  From watching I thought Dana was ditzy, but after speaking to her, I think she is smart, philosophical, genuine and a complete hoot.

Dana is not desperate for friendship, or fame.  She has built a life for herself, has longtime friends, a loving fiancé, special grandmother, a beautiful son.  She is fun, and people need to be a little less harsh with her because what Bravo is giving us, is not the whole story.  I suppose that’s true of all of them, so must I take my own advice and be kinder?

Probably not going to happen my darlings.  Part of what is so fun about blogging about the housewives is that we are able to comment on what Bravo gives us, so none of it can be taken too personally.  All is fair in love and reality television.  Dana is on Watch What Happens Live with Andy and Brandi tonight, so check her out and let me know if you think she is keeping it real.

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October 20, 2011 | 4:10 pm

Bethenny Frankel Defends Herself With a Gag Order

Posted by Ilana Angel

I wrote a blog a couple of weeks ago about Bethenny Frankel and her therapy session off the coast of Nantucket.  Apparently Bethenny thinks my take on the story is “irresponsible journalism” and has taken to Twitter and the press, to assure her fans she would never lie to them, which is not true.

Bethenny Frankel has bent the truth about her life for a long time.  She has spun so many tales that I imagine she doesn’t even remember how things really happened in her life.  She is wildly popular, and very successful, but that does not mean she does not lie, or distort the facts.

In terms of her tale about being lost at sea, I stand by what I wrote, I stand by Tim Russell, and I stand by my opinion that Ms. Frankel has twisted the facts of her story. There is simply no way it happened as she told the press.  The facts do not match up with what she is saying.

Bethenny told Matt Lauer on The Today Show that a gag order has been placed on Mr. Russell, which makes no sense.  Why is he not allowed to tell his side of the story?  He was there and knows exactly what happened.  He told me, and I know everything, so where is my gag order?

A gag order is an order, sometimes a legal order by a court or government, other times a private order by an employer or other institution, restricting information or comment from being made public. What is it that Bethenny is worried about Mt. Russell saying publically?  Perhaps the truth?

I am not jealous of Bethenny, nor am I paid by Jill Zarin.  I am a fan of reality television who is sick of this woman lying about everything.  I was surprised that more people are not selling her out, but then when someone does, they get a gag order, so why bother?  Why are people scared?

I would happily have a discussion with Ms. Frankel to clarify my story, and if it was proven that what I wrote was not true, I will then apologize, admit I was wrong, and post a retraction.  It’s not that big a deal.  Prove I’m wrong and I will stop.  What does she possibly have to worry about?

She is saying now that she will prove her story when it airs on her show in December.  With two months to edit the footage, I imagine she is correct, and we will see her desperately clinging to life in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, while waiting for the United States Coast Guard.

Bravo stood by Bethenny and publically stated what she said about her ordeal at sea was true.  Of course they will support her claims, she makes them boat loads of money.  Pardon the pun.  Her boat story will make them millions and they are not walking away from that.

I like reality TV, and I used to really like Bethenny Frankel.  I liked her on Martha Stuart’s Apprentice, and I loved her when she was a housewife of New York City.  That all changed when she went off to do her own show, and became a mean girl, who manipulated her fans.

Many of Bethenny’s diehard fans read my blog and have let me know they think I am wrong, and should be ashamed for saying such things about their beloved Bethenny.  Many people also read who have changed their opinion of Ms. Frankel over the years, and do not trust anything she says.

Not everyone agrees with what I write, and not everyone loves Bethenny Frankel.  Personally, I find her advice dangerous to women, and her storytelling to be based more in fantasy than reality.  That said, God Bless her for what she has accomplished.  I get her desire for success.

I believe had she not exaggerated as much, she still would have been a superstar.  The only difference is that I would have respected her, instead of thinking she was duping young women in search of fame, money and power. The truth will set her free and it’s just a matter of time.

Bethenny is spending a lot of time saying that what I wrote is not true, but she has not spoken in specifics about anything I said.  If I lied, all she needs to do is prove I’m wrong and it goes away.  Show that I what I wrote is lies, and she wins.  Instead she shut up the man who saw it all.

I will gladly go through my blog, point by point, and she can show me that it’s wrong, but the simple truth is she can’t.  What I wrote was true and I am not second-guessing one single word. I spoke with Tim Russell, and Bethenny was not honest with her fans about her adventure at sea.

Bethenny tried to deflect all the speculation about her on the Today Show by talking about Giuliana Rancic’s breast cancer.  Really?  When asked point blank about bloggers writing that she was not telling the truth, she changed the subject and talked about Giuliana having cancer.

For Bethenny to lean on this woman’s pain and suffering to distract from her lies is gross.  It was a sad to see her flail around unable to answer the questions.  Nobody can keep so many stories straight in their head and eventually the truth will spill out.  That will be an interesting day.

I will defend my words anytime Ms. Frankel is interested in taking me on. It’s not that big of a deal.  For someone who she does not take seriously, she is certainly spending a lot of time telling people she does not take me seriously.  At the end of the day I feel very sorry for her.

I am not on a mission to hurt Bethenny.  She chose to live her life for the world to see, and I’m just someone with an opinion.  The only question left, is if Bethenny, Jason and Bryn will dress up as MaryAnn, Ginger and Gilligan for Halloween. That would be hilarious, and totally keeping it real.

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October 19, 2011 | 9:56 am

Dancing With The Stars: Carson Kressley Does Not Survive the 80’s

Posted by Ilana Angel

I loved 80’s week.  I was the age my son is now during the 80’s, and it’s a hoot to look back with him.  When I mentioned to him that I thought it was cool that he knew the songs of my generation, he said that he likes the “oldies”. When did the music of the 80’s become oldies?  I suppose right around the time I became old. It was a fun theme and I totally dug it.

Hope Solo:  I don’t get her and think her personality does not translate well to television.  She is bland, bitchy, and a bit of a complainer.  I like her, but don’t think she was a fit on this show and I’m ready for her to go home.

Nancy Grace:  I loved her in the beginning and I want to love her now, but I think she is mean and disrespectful to Tristan, and not in a cute and funny way.  She needs to relax and let him be the boss or she’ll be out next.

JR Martinez:  Give him the trophy right now.  He was good when the show started and he is great now.  I love everything about this man and he will be in the finals with Ricki.  He is lovely and watching him makes me happy.

Rob Kardashian:  He is sweet and I get that he wants to come out of the shadow of his sisters, but he is so boring and his voice is so monotone that I just don’t care about him or his dancing.  He’s sweet, but I’m over him.

Chaz Bono:  He was fantastic this week and I’m so glad people voted for him long enough for us to see that he can really dance.  I dig Chaz and I’m so glad he is in this competition and still around.  His being here matters.

David Arquette:  I loved his video package and music this week.  He is coming into his own, and is a great dancer.  Watching his daughter’s reaction to Len’s comments was awesome.  He should be top 3 and has my vote.

Ricki lake:  She is cute, loved her dress, and even though the judges did not totally love her dance, I thought it was good.  Ricki is going to the finals and she will kill it.  Loved seeing John Waters too.  Very cool he stopped by.

Carson Kressley:  I love this guy.  He is so fun and charming and while it was time for him to go, he will be missed.  This week proves that the popularity contest is over, and we are now at a place where the dancing matters.  He was fabulous and it’s a drag that he did not make it to the Broadway theme next week because he would have owned it.

I can’t end this blog without saying that Tom Bergeron is the greatest live host on television, and Brooke Burke Charvet is absolutely useless on this show.  I will never understand why she is even there asking stupid questions.  It’s time for Tom to host this show by himself, and also time he won the Emmy instead of Jeff Probst.  Just keeping it real.

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October 18, 2011 | 10:56 pm

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: Dana’s Fiancé Has An Attitude

Posted by Ilana Angel

Dana Wilkey is one of the newest cast members of RHOBH.  She is a little out there to be sure, but there is something sweet about how desperate she is to fit in with a group of crazy people.  I think she is fun, sweet, kooky, and on a mission to get famous.  Important to note that we’ve only just been introduced to her so I reserve the right to totally flip my opinion.

Dana is trying really hard to ingratiate herself to the other cast members, but is she worried about what we think about her?  Is she hoping the audience will embrace her and catapult her to fame?  If not, she better be because fans have clout and blogs have power.  The recent firings at RHONYC are proof of that.  We watch, and Bravo listens.

I read a lot of others blogger’s work because at the end of the day I am a fan of reality television, and I like to see what others think about the shows we all watch.  There is a website called Reality Wives, and they blog about a lot of shows.  One blogger in particular from this site, who I follow on Twitter @Real_Housewives, cracks me up.

We don’t agree on a lot of the shows, but she is respectful and sweet to me, and is open to opinions that do not agree with hers.  Unlike a certain blogger in Chicago who is a hot mess, this chick is cool.  She wrote a piece this week about Dana Wilkey and her fiancé John Flynn.  It was a harmless blog that included a picture of Mr. Flynn.

The following day, Mr. Flynn sent an email to the blogger stating that she needed to remove his picture from her blog or there would be legal action taken.  Really?  Here’s the thing, if you are on the red carpet, at an event, as you are in the photo, it’s fair game.  Your fiance is on a wildly popular television show, and so we are curious about you.  That’s how it works.

Welcome to reality television hell Mr. Flynn.  You are in it Sweetie and your picture is going to be everywhere, including blogs. To Dana, we like you right now so you need to tell your man to relax because if he pushes the blogosphere too far, they will turn on him, and therefore you.  Reality fans are serious, so get him on board, and keep it real.

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October 17, 2011 | 11:33 pm

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills High School Recap

Posted by Ilana Angel

I watch this show, because I am an addict, but I cannot give a blow-by-blow recap as it’s simply too excruciating.  What I am able to do however, is go through the list of ladies and share my take on them and their behavior, based on this week’s train ride through hell.

BRANDI:  I love this chick.  She is doing her best to keep it together, while under constant attack.  I give her props for staying at the party as long as she did, because I would have bailed, right after I smacked both the Richards bitches.  When she cried it was heartbreaking.

Sidebar:  I am the mother of a 15 year old son.  He is a remarkable human being with impeccable manners, and when he was young, I told him, on many occasions, to drop his pants and pee on a tree in the park because he could not make it to the bathroom.  That’s the joy of being a boy and there is nothing wrong with what Brandi’s kid did.

Brandi has experienced a very public divorce, from what appears to be a douchelord, and that she chose to do this show makes no sense to me.  She is younger, and prettier than the regulars, so she had to have known she was going to be a target because these fame whores are crazy.

DANA:  This chick is a whack-a-doodle.  Her desperate need for fame is nauseating, which is a shame because I bet she’s a hoot when she is not crawling up reality television star’s asses in order to feel accepted.  I don’t understand half of what she says which is good television.

CAMILLE:  I like her this season and I liked her mom.  I hope she gives Brandi a chance because I think they could be good friends.  She is sitting back and observing the show more than participating, so it will be interesting to see how it all plays out with her over the next few weeks.

Important to note that when Camille was talking to the woman in the pink hat and floral dress, she was gracious, kind, and a real lady.  When the MC screwed up her lines, the first thing Camille did was align herself with her.  Camille is a class act and we saw her true self today.

ADRIENNE:  Is it just me or does she look more and more like Barbara Eden, circa I Dream of Jeannie, every time we see her?  She is the kind one of the group.  By kind of course I mean to everyone but her husband.  In a sea of freaks, she is the normal one, which is frightening.

TAYLOR:  Dear Lord, why is this woman on television?  She needs to wash her hair and eat a sandwich.  Her mouth is distracting and her blow up about not hitting, while compelling, seemed fake to me.  She was playing victim and I’m not buying it, which feels horrible.

If I had a small child, whose father killed himself, I would not be playing out the months leading up to his death on television.  In the end, maybe she needs the money, but how much money is worth it now, for her daughter to not respect her later?  Think ahead Taylor, and be done.

LISA:  She started off as my favorite.  I thought she was fun, irreverent, and down to earth.  In the end she is a snob, catty, not that funny, and has undertones of judgment in everything she tries to pass off as a joke.  She is a mean girl who is looking to start trouble with everyone.

Sidebar:  Kevin Lee, the wedding planer, needs to have his own show.  Love the clothes, the make-up, the kiss, the wig, the ideas, love it all.  I want to spend an hour a week watching him put together a spectacular wedding.  I adore this guy.  Let’s go Andy Cohen, he is a keeper.

KIM:  There is no way, on God’s green earth, that this woman is not medicated.  By medicated of course I mean taking drugs in a way that is not prescribed by a doctor, but rather by a guy on the corner.  She is going to hurt herself.  Mark my words, it’s coming, and it will be sad.

KYLE: Oh. My. God.  This woman is a complete and total bitch.  Meow!  She is mean, selfish, delusional, and so desperate for fame that she cares about nothing else.  She was fan favorite after the first season, which is proof that when you fall from the top, you fall hard.

Her older children are able to understand so how must they feel seeing their mother be such a horrible woman?  She is mean to her core so the first season was clearly an act.  Kathy Hilton must be thanking God she has a different name, and cringing when they mention her.

This show is truly horrible in terms of bad behavior, and if I were not a reality television addict, I would not be watching.  It’s like crack and I just can’t stop.  I’m assuming it’s like crack since I don’t do drugs.  Kim, can you confirm?  Come on sweetie let’s start keeping it real.

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October 17, 2011 | 10:55 am

Real Housewives of New Jersey Reunion Part 1 Recap

Posted by Ilana Angel

Last night was part 1 of the NJ reunion and it was good.  It was really good, which makes me wonder why Bravo felt the need to use week 2 footage in their promos.  We were all going to watch.  Guaranteed.  But the teasers for last night, included scenes from next week, so when we didn’t see those things, it was disappointing.

We’re hooked Andy Cohen.  We are going to watch so don’t disrespect us and tease us with stuff you are not showing.  Last night was did not need to steal from next week.  The ladies looked fabulous last night and it’s a shame Jacqueline did not show.  I was cool with her not going because she needed to take care of herself.

The thing is, she was on Twitter commenting on the entire show, every second.  If she didn’t want to go to the reunion, then she should not be telling us now what she thinks.  She bailed and so she should have kept her mouth shut. She had her chance and blew it.  Next week she will be at it again and it’s super annoying.  Shut up Jac.

The show starts with Caroline and Melissa on one side, Kathy and Teresa on the other.  Poor Kathy.  She totally lost the coin flip and was forced to sit with Teresa.  Caroline starts off by explaining that Jac could not come and face Teresa, and Tree responded with “Bring it on Baby”.  The tension is palpable, and lines have been drawn in the sand.

It’s Teresa against the rest of them and it’s sad.  Here’s the thing, this show makes me a little schizophrenic.  I go back and forth between picking favorites, and I can understand both sides of the fence.  In the end they are all crazy bitches, which is what you have to be to allow your life to be documented this way.  We are watching lives crumble.

They start talking about the cookbook, and Teresa says it was all in good fun. Melissa questions why she wrote about her, and Teresa says she never mentioned Melissa by name.  Teresa is on the defensive and ready to rumble. She’s too wound up to talk calmly, and Caroline is too mad to not attack at every turn.  Kathy and Melissa are ladies.

Caroline says the book was not funny, and tells Teresa to take her picture out of it.  Melissa stands up for Caroline, Kathy sits quietly, and Teresa is on a rampage.  Caroline tells Andy the book was the last straw and there were issues with Teresa for a long time.  Two years in fact.  She says she was “trained” by Teresa to not like Melissa and Kathy.

Teresa is calling Caroline out as a liar, and the attacks begin.  Melissa is going after Teresa, and while listening to Melissa I believe her, but the comebacks from Teresa, could also be true.  The fact is we will never know who is lying.  This show is not about knowing the truth, but more about picking your favorite housewife and sticking by her.

I like them all for different reasons so it’s hard to pick a side.  I think they are all telling their truth, which is probably a lie.  Teresa is mad that Melissa and Kathy agreed to be on the show without telling her.  Really?  I’m not sure how that would be possible, but if it’s true, Teresa should be mad at Bravo for not telling her.  They are who screwed her over.

Caroline tells Tree that she “crucified” Melissa and Kathy to this country.  Is she kidding?  A little dramatic no?  The reunion is clearly a gang up on Teresa show and it’s too bad.  I feel sorry for her that she is there alone, without anyone to have her back. She is there as Danielle was her last year, alone.  Karma is a bitch and she is slapping Teresa.

They show the christening, yet again, and it’s brutal.  Watching Joe Gorga in that show is heartbreaking.  His pain is just too much and it was the moment that I fell in love with Joe.  Teresa wipes away fake tears, and Melissa is sad that this is the memory of her child’s christening.  What will it take for this family to walk away from this train wreck?

It would appear Teresa went out of her way to exclude Joe and Melissa from the show and her life.  Melissa says Teresa never invited Joe to anything, and Teresa says that if Melissa was a good wife, she would have called her, right after giving birth, and helped mend the fractured relationship.  That comment makes me think Teresa is insane.

Teresa says what she thinks we want to hear, but it translates into lies. Teresa remembers things the way she had hoped they happened, not how they actually did.  Everyone is against her, and I get it, but come on.  She showed the christening show to Gia, Caroline knows it for sure, yet Teresa denies it.  I don’t think Caroline lies, so I’m with her.

Andy shows a video about how they all butcher the English language and it’s hilarious.  Teresa thinks it’s her language, which proves that we are dealing with a crazy woman.  Bless her, she is dumb, and being attacked, and I find myself feeling bad for her, even though I know she is a liar.  Her husband has given her beautiful children and ruined her life.

It must be hard for her to see Melissa living the life she once had.  We see a video recap of Melissa and Joe and I love them.  I think they are a sweet couple and I they are fabulous.  Thanks to Jesus, they have a blessed life, and watching them has got to hurt Teresa.  I think the jealousy Teresa has for Melissa is eating her alive, and it’s very sad.

Teresa seems to be unaware of how we all see her.  She says she knows nothing about the bankruptcy, or how things are going on with the legal battles, and I don’t understand how she can be so nonchalant about something so important.  It could be that it’s just too much for her, or maybe she is just really, really, really dumb.

Sidebar:  Andy and Kathy call Tree out for her comment on her Jewish friends, and that maybe Jews don’t care about marriage unless there is money.  Oy vey!  As a Jew I was not offended by what she said.  She is a dingbat and meant no harm.  She told her daughter to marry a Jew because they make good husbands.  This was just a stupid thing.

Proving that Teresa is dumb, she did not understand that Melissa and Kathy were paying her a compliment about how she handles all the pressure of the press, and she thought they were knocking her.  I am walking away from the reunion feeling sorry for Teresa that she is so dumb and in such denial about what is happening in her life.  Poor girl.

She goes on to say that Joe Gorga got his start in business because of Juicy Joe, and Kathy started her baking because of her cookbook.  I had no idea Teresa and Joe were so generous with their gift of business success.  Dear Lord, this crazygirl is so desperate she is pulling crap out of her ass. Business advice from Tree and Juicy?  Right.

Teresa has no idea how serious her problems are and thinks her little cookbook is going to save her from continued financial ruin.  It’s annoying that Andy is not pushing her a little.  He pushed Danielle for answers, yet is leaving Teresa alone and not digging, which is odd.  His show contributed to her problems, yet he seems to not care too much.

Nobody can talk without Teresa commenting on it, and finally at minute 58 Caroline has had enough and lets loose.  She says she does not understand Teresa, or what she is saying, and she is done.  Finally.  Everyone is letting Teresa off the hook which is too bad, but maybe it will be different in part 2 because we didn’t really learn anything from part 1.

I love the housewives shows but feel that my being a fan is not being respected too much.  Twitter gave us more info that the reunion.  People thought Andy was mean to Teresa and I didn’t think he was at all.  He was gentle with her when she needed a kick in the ass.  Next week will hopefully be better and we will get some answers to our questions.

If not, we can always go to Twitter, where all the answers are given and are current, not from months ago.  I hope Jacqueline will shut up and stop with the lame tweets.  If she had something to say, she should have gone to the reunion, which should have been a 2 hour special, not over 2 weeks.  Making us wait so long is not cool, and not keeping it real.

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October 11, 2011 | 9:31 pm

Dancing With The Stars – Cher is Good Luck & Chynna Can’t Hold On

Posted by Ilana Angel

I love this show. There is enough pure entertainment to keep watching, and enough to make fun of that blogging it is fun. Tom Bergeron is brilliant, and Brooke is wildly mockable.  The dancing is excellent and in a sea of favorites, it’s hard to know who will come out on top.  I’ve got my money on Ricki Lake, but I’m in it until the end and there are bound to be surprises.

Chynna Phillips:  She is a great dancer but I find her personality off putting. She is a bit boring and while I can appreciate she is dancing well, I do not feel invested in her, so I don’t care if she goes.  I’m sure she is lovely, but she’s not giving me anything care about.  Her tango tanked big time.

David Arquette:  He’s also a good dancer, but I’m pulling for him because I like him.  He is an oddball to be sure, but funny and charming also.  He did okay this week and while he has no shot in hell of winning, he is a pleasure. He seems happy and for some reason that matters to me.

Carson Kressley: He is by far my favorite contestant this season.  He is funny, fabulous, trying hard and a hot pirate.  He has the best personality, is not milking any sympathy car for votes, and is a true entertainer.  I hope he stays because his freestyle will undoubtedly be brilliant.

Nancy Grace:  Between the nipples, farting, and fumbled splits, I’m afraid it’s time for Nancy to go home.  She is more likeable on her own show than here and it’s a shame.  If she had been her fiery self she may have done well, but she is boring me to tears and needs to go.

Hope Solo:  Her size and body type leave her looking more tranny than pretty, and her facial expression while dancing has a constipated feel to it. She is a nice girl, looked just like Jessie, and is a talented dancer, but I’m over her and don’t think she’ll make it to the end.

Rob Kardashian: It was hilarious when, while wearing neon teal socks and pink shoes, he tells Cheryl he wants his jumps to look more masculine.  He’s working hard, but he is not going to win.  I like him, and didn’t when the show started so that’s something. He’s not making it to the finals.

Ricki Lake:  Love her.  Loved the dance, loved the dress, loved the music, loved it all.  Her talk about wanting to quit was lame, did not make me laugh or feel compassion.  Such a shame she went there.  Either way, she wins the night, and will win the trophy in the end.  Go Ricki!

Chaz Bono:  I love him.  He was really good this week, which is lucky for him because he tanked last week and managed to not get cut because we love him.  I cry when I see him dance because he represents so many people who have no voice, and no power.  I think he is a hero.

JR Martinez: There is nothing not to love about this guy.  He is a great dancer, and a great man.  He did a good job and he will be in the finals for sure.  He is an entertainer and just a great guy.  This show will hopefully catapult him from the soaps to the big time.

In the end it is Chynna that is going home.  She didn’t make us love her so it makes sense that America was not into it and sent her on her way.  Dancing is important to be sure, but if we are going to be honest, this is just as much of a popularity contest so it’s anyone’s game.

I want Carson, Chaz, Ricki and JR to be the final four.  The popular kids against the underdogs, which is always a good battle.  Cher is a good luck charm and Carson is magic.  The thought of homophobes losing their minds is fabulous.  Buckle up America, we are keeping it real.

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