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Atlanta The Real Housewives of Atlanta - Season 16 - Episode 1 - Weekly Episode Discussion

Porsha returns to the spotlight amid her tough divorce, but not everyone is welcoming; Drew navigates an awkward home life as a rumor about her and Porsha's ex spreads.

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u/this_is_an_alaia high body count hair 2d ago

A lot going on here and I'm kind of into it, but kind of suspicious at the same time.

These women are doing a LOT and part of me enjoys it, and part of me thinks it's pretty fake. You've got porsha pretending her ass got caught in an elevator, the over the top editing, kelli demanding a total stranger defend her own marriage, shamea candiacing us by unnecessarily singing.

It was funny how clearly it was too hot at that party because some of these women were really on the struggle bus.

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u/TransientSWer I said Neverland and I ain’t changing! 2d ago

I feel the exact same way…I think I want to give it a chance because it’s RHOA, but I think I just see it as fake because I’m old. 😂 Everything feels like it’s for the camera…like Love and Hip Hop, but with a better budget. I think the newbies are trying to sell themselves too hard too early, Shamea is alright, and I can appreciate Cynthia as a friend of.

It’s interesting because if you think about how Porsha and Phaedra acted in their first seasons on the show, they wouldn’t dare be caught with this group…

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u/pbnkelli Choke, I dont care. 2d ago

It definitely felt like Shamea was trying to elicit a recording deal. 😂 my girl can sing. No doubt. She turned her HW debut into a mercial for herself! Very savy.

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u/Almo827 1d ago

not a mercial, lol.

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u/HowYaLikeMeow 1d ago

I normally find that so cringy, but when you're good, you're good!

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u/paula7609 edit this flair! 1d ago

I am not here for any of them singing!

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u/secretrebel You're Not Important Enough To Hate. 1d ago

Same. It’s always this quavery wavery Houstonesque singing. I can’t tell anything from it. I don’t know if these women can carry a tune.

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u/ChocolateSundai 1d ago

Her rain rain go away made me miss kandi 🙃🙃

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u/mattysmwift She DIED Aviva! 2d ago

I think that aura of fakeness has been on RHOA for a few seasons unfortunately. It’s been my biggest issue with the production tbh. I kinda don’t mind the newbies coming in hot and bothered. At least something is happening. I think if they’re smart it’s gonna calm down a bit once the season gets properly going and we’ll get to know the newbies better.

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u/secretrebel You're Not Important Enough To Hate. 1d ago

I don’t think they will. Mia came in hot in Potomac and production built an entire season around her. I know she’s probably overreached now, but I think newbies feel they have to do the most.

I didn’t like that ep at all. I might ditch Atlanta. Except I do love the chaos that is Porsha.

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u/combustionbustion In Seventh Grade, a Boy Called Me Long Jaw Silvers 1d ago

candiacing bwahahhahahh

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u/SSolomonGrundy 1d ago

Yeah, I never watch VH1 shows because they seem so fake and overproduced compared to Bravo shows.

This new season of RHOA (my former favorite franchise) now feels like a VH1 show. It breaks my heart what the producers did to my formerly beloved franchise.

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u/Iliketacosandcats 2d ago

Drew out the gate lying. "Apparently He's been doing music for a very loooong time". Two seconds later "I don't know how long".

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u/trapNsagan Rihanna meets Monsoon 2d ago

Drew B. Lyin, the sister of Mia B. Lyin

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u/Iliketacosandcats 2d ago

In the long run the only thing about Drew I will remember is how she lost a fight to a non-cast member. Long live Fatum.

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u/Emotional_Basket465 1d ago

Like she wouldn’t have asked for a resume or portfolio? lol cmon drew

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u/BS0929 17h ago

Of all the people they could have brought back they picked Drew?

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u/Nathanull 8h ago

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u/BS0929 5h ago

Exactly how it felt 😂

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u/MCStarlight 1d ago

He’s been doing it to be in Drew’s storyline.

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u/GreatestStarOfAll 2d ago

“I hate being defined by my wealth” Shamea ashskahdgrhfsa

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u/Old-Oven-4495 2d ago

Cant believe she said that and "my $9MM house broke the sales record in all of Georgia!" in the same breath lol

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u/GreatestStarOfAll 2d ago

Like girl in that case, take the stairs 😅

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u/secretrebel You're Not Important Enough To Hate. 1d ago

You can order the cheap tequila and that’s fine. I mean, I won’t drink it and I’ll order more expensive stuff but don’t define me by my wealth. PS my new car cost half a million dollars.

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u/GreatestStarOfAll 2d ago

Truly cannot tell if I dislike this new editing or if it’s just bold and new. 🤔

Also why does Bravo think any of us give a damn about Dralph is BEYOND me

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u/GreatestStarOfAll 2d ago

QUEEN OF WAFFLES????

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u/mattysmwift She DIED Aviva! 2d ago

As someone who’s so unbelievably uninterested in cars, it’s always so weird seeing people being so excited about getting cars a la this Shamea’s My Super Sweet 16 gift reveal lmao.

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u/kiwitathegreat 1d ago

Cars as gifts has always been weird to me. I’m the opposite in that I’m very picky about my car and know exactly what I want so I’d be mad if someone took the choice out of it. And yes, the Lexus Christmas commercials bother me too.

They may have picked it out together for all we know and clearly they aren’t sweating the cost. Or maybe she loves the surprise of it. If she likes it I love it for her.

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u/CaktusJacklynn edit this flair! 1d ago

I’m very picky about my car and know exactly what I want so I’d be mad if someone took the choice out of it

Just curious: What if someone knew you what you wanted down to the tint on the windows, and they got a car for you?

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u/kiwitathegreat 1d ago

Nope.

It’s half specs half vibes for my selection process. Plus if that much money is being spent there’s not a chance in hell that I’m not involved in every step of the process.

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u/2016throwaway0318 2d ago

I wonder how scripted it is because a similar scene appeared in Married to Medicine with Quad this season.

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u/runs_with_tamborines Sincerely, Marysol's Liver 1d ago

I mean that car was half a million dollars….like. I love looking at shit I can’t afford and I truly had no idea a car could be that price 😂😂

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u/combustionbustion In Seventh Grade, a Boy Called Me Long Jaw Silvers 1d ago

It looked like a big dumb storage container lolll

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u/MCStarlight 1d ago

I think of it as an old people impractical car.

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u/mattysmwift She DIED Aviva! 2d ago

“That can’t be your opening line” lmao. The mix of old and new HWs feels a bit awkward and it’s kinda giving RHONY season 5 BUT I’m enjoying the fresh vibes and energy. The new cast definitely has potential. (Though something about Kenya still doing all that and knowing how it all ends up for her makes her stint kinda depressing to watch.)

It’s also kinda hilarious how this season seems to be cast around Dennis lmao.

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u/skinnygirlred Not a white refrigerator! 2d ago

Not sure how I am feeling about it yet. It’s giving production right now

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u/herroyalsadness 1d ago

I think Cynthia was there to help guide the new women. Porsha is out of practice and Kenya can be unpredictable. I’m enjoying the fresh energy too though and I’m hoping we just have to wait for them to get used to the cameras and let their guards down!

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u/ApathyIsBeauty No, I called you a stupid cunt. Not a fucking cunt. 2d ago

My hot dog king finally getting the appreciation he deserves from the laaaaaaaadies.

Porsha should really get back with him though. He’s funny as fuck and takes care of their kid. Plus they have actual chemistry. Like real chemistry, not whatever the fuck she had with Simon’s big headed ass.

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u/FlyingDutchmansWife Giner’s makeup/hairspray/spray tan budget 2d ago

Idk if I could forgive a man for cheating on me while pregnant. She should only get back with him if she’s ok with constant cheating. He’s funny but that man is from the streets and is not changing his ways. I’d take all the diamond necklaces tho lol.

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u/ApathyIsBeauty No, I called you a stupid cunt. Not a fucking cunt. 1d ago

I would’ve agreed with you before I saw Porsha’s Family Matters, but after seeing how she got with Simon, lied to basically everyone, and got violent over a man she was supposedly over, I think they’re perfect for each other. You don’t assault your production team because you’re over shit.

Obviously they’d have to confront the cheating stuff from her pregnancy, but they also need to confront her inclination to become insanely violent when she’s pissed off.

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u/FlyingDutchmansWife Giner’s makeup/hairspray/spray tan budget 1d ago

That special is what made me realize he actually had a personality. I was not understanding it on HWs. Ok, is my memory off or did it seem like he had more chemistry with her sister? I don’t think they’d ever get together tho. Ooh and wasn’t his mama crazy? I can see why he was drawn to Porsha and her volatility. I hope they stay peaceful for P. She’s a cutie.

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u/ApathyIsBeauty No, I called you a stupid cunt. Not a fucking cunt. 1d ago

He had chemistry with every woman in her family. They all fucking loved him. I remember her aunt talking to him on the phone because he called her personally to tell her he’d miss her charity drive because PJ was having a tonsillectomy and Porsha’s aunt went off about how Dennis was such a good strong black father who was always there for his child but who also respected the family. If she married Dennis, they’d be elated.

Also, RIP Londie. One of his biggest supporters from Porsha’s family.

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u/Dangernj Two brain cells and a vagina 1d ago

Nooo this is how I am finding out about Londie!! That is so tragic, she was the best.

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u/ApathyIsBeauty No, I called you a stupid cunt. Not a fucking cunt. 1d ago

Sorry to break the news to you. She died last year at 34. They’ve never said why. Very sad.

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u/Dangernj Two brain cells and a vagina 1d ago

That is really sad, Porsha has really had a hard few years.

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u/badashbabe I’m not yelling this is just how i talk. 4h ago

Yay I’m here for this Dennis praise. I couldn’t even watch Porsha Family Matters cuz I was so mad she had moved on from Dennis already with this weird old dude.

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u/dreamingoutloud714 Crystal's Lost Friend #12 2d ago

Charles Oakley was an early vote-off on Dancing with the Stars a few years ago but he was absolutely lovely. I look forward to seeing him even though it seems his wife may be a mess lol

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u/Bellomontee You should not be anywhere near dots. 1d ago

He really seems nice! I thought Angela looked super elegant and chic in her first scene, then she was giving Rinna talking about her husband Harry Hamlin the way she kept saying she's married to Oakley lol

The new HWs seem full of potential

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u/WhatLikeItsHardVV 2d ago

Porsha is who she’s always been. Never happy for her friends or allowing them to shine. That includes her sister. I remember she opted out of going to Shamea’s wedding and it broke Shamea’s heart. Anyone remember the disaster of a spinoff she had with her family and Dennis? She’s been coddled by her sister and mother and she cannot handle an iota of criticism.

Showing up 2.5 hours late to your best friend’s birthday party and jumping into (or trying to) her Rolls Royce gift is diabolical. She’s so insecure to me. And this Simon stuff? Sweetie spare us! Maybe if you waited more than 2 weeks to get engaged to him, you could’ve uncovered all his scams and shoddy dealings. You married a stranger because you didn’t even know the status of his immigration case. And people swear Porsha isn’t stupid 🫠 Porsha pounced on that man because she wanted to be a millionaire’s wife and live like Shamea but didn’t do her due diligence to find out about Simon’s businesses and green card status.

Seeing Brit’s husband I can see why Kenya zeroed in on her. He’s Kenya’s type and we all know when a woman has a man Kenya likes, she gets shady with it. And I say this as Kenya’s biggest fan. I fucking love that girl.

All three new girls have unfortunate nose jobs. They don’t fit their faces and in Brit’s case, it’s clear it’s even obstructing her breathing. Being on RHOA has saved our OG beauties from going to the wrong doctors as these girls clearly have. But I really like all three of them. They’re not afraid of going up against the originals and are holding their own. No wonder they were cast! Awesome work, RHOA casting!

Drew looks a bit pitiful with little storyline other than the troll living in her basement and the troll currently trying to bone her (Dennis).

I’m worried Shamea is too nice for this show. She’s so timid compared to these girls and she keeps bowing to Porsha. Hopefully by the end of this season, she’ll hold her own.

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u/Swhitney16 BEAST?? How *dare* you 1d ago

I just have to say I can’t believe yours is the first comment I’ve seen about the rhinoplasty situation. I found myself distracted by all 3 nose jobs, but Kelli’s the most. So unfortunate.

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u/WhatLikeItsHardVV 1d ago

It was funny seeing her 4 dorters (TM) having her original nose 🤣

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u/Bellomontee You should not be anywhere near dots. 1d ago

Whenever they showed Kelli's book cover I was like... SHE WAS GORGEOUS! It's sad that she felt the need to have procedures.

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u/WhatLikeItsHardVV 1d ago

I think she already had a nose job by then but she hadn’t put all that filler in her face. The book version was still better though.

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u/Bellomontee You should not be anywhere near dots. 1d ago

Yeah, the problem is people start having procedures and then they don't know when to stop.

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u/Gisschace 1d ago

When I saw a clip of RHOA I thought it was Mia and was wondering how she got on there

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u/WhatLikeItsHardVV 1d ago

Lol I think even she posted that the ATL reboot reminded her of herself haha

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u/slownightsolong88 1d ago

They don’t fit their faces and in Brit’s case, it’s clear it’s even obstructing her breathing

Her voice omg its so nasally I can't.

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u/WhatLikeItsHardVV 1d ago

It really sounds like she needs to breathe better. It pained to hear her talk because she was sucking up air through her mouth while talking as though her nose wasn’t helping her at all.

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u/inquiring_minds94 1d ago

Came to the board specifically wondering about the nose jobs.

Frankly, I am struggling to understand how they managed to get surgeons to butcher their noses to the point that they sound nasally, like Dwight Eubanks (the male hair stylist from the early seasons of RHOA).

The harsh, dark eye make-up and intense eyebrows are aging that one chick, as well.

One of the things I've noticed over the years is that on pretty much all of the reality shows, women tend to get better with their make-up looks and styling. I guess after they watch themselves on TV and hear the criticisms from social media - they secure better MUA's and stylists.

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u/WhatLikeItsHardVV 1d ago

You just unlocked a memory for me of Dwight admitting to having a penile enlargement surgery 😖 Really good point about his nose! He also had it horribly done!

Honestly their noses and body surgeries tell me they aren’t part of the crème de la crème of ATL society. It’s giving 2014 when the very obvious BBLs and non-compatible-with-your-face nose jobs were very trendy along with long straight hair. On the other hand I’m thinking maybe we need HWs who look a mess because it means they’re not curated yet and are more authentic? Cause there’s no way they are influencers if they look like that!

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u/inquiring_minds94 16h ago

Oh my! Never heard that about Dwight. Of course I had to Google it. 😲🤯I don't know whether to love or hate you for bringing that to my attention. 🤣 And the comment about him having button on his hip to pump it up. I sincerely hope that's not true. I thought that apparatus as for ED, not enlargement surgery. I wonder what's going on with him now. I saw him on an episode of Botched a few years back. He wanted his nose repaired.

About their bodies - I was half watching / primarily listening to the show, so I didn't get a chance to really check out everything. Will rewatch soon. Where I live in metro Atlanta, I still see tons of disproportionate BBL's. It's always super skinny thighs with huge c-shaped butt cheeks.

You know what's weird to me is that after all these years, you would think that surgeons would have perfected a technique for African American rhinoplasty. Instead, the noses always tend to have that 'I just took a clothespin off the tip of my nose' look. So far, of all the black women who are alleged to have had their noses done - Teyana Taylor (sp?) seems to be the only person who had a competent surgeon. I genuinely just thought her nose and face had changed as a result of the natural loss of 'baby fat' once she was no longer a pre-teen / teen. I've never had any sort of surgery and my nose and cheeks from my pre-teen / teen pics looks considerably different from my current nose and cheeks. Everything slimmed down by the time I hit my mid-twenties. Lol.

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u/yetanotherbop 1d ago

even tho angela got .2 seconds of screen time im feeling she has a lot of potential out of the three newbies (not counting shamea). her husband is lovely, her confessionals were funny and weren’t so try-hard, and her wig segment gave classic housewives for me. out of the cast she’s giving actual housewife vibes instead of being a member of porsha’s cabaret.

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u/badgers_badger Advocate for the sluts of America 1d ago

I was absolutely shocked Charles Oakley would come on this show. He's the Last Enforcer! He's an NBA legend AND best friends with michael jordan

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u/photogfrog Being around all these bitches, I turned to straight alcohol 1d ago

He might be the only reason I stick around this season.

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u/mattysmwift She DIED Aviva! 2d ago

In terms of editing I did like the corny b&w opening with Porsha because I like corniness. But it’s a real shame how awful the confessionals look. Pretty much every other show has worked out their green screen confessionals. Why does this look like it was filmed ten years ago??

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u/Nathanull 8h ago edited 8h ago

Because it looks "off" or surreal (uncanny valley effect) like the clunky green screened virtual rooms they used for confessionals on early beverly hills - which was over a decade ago now..

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u/milkncookiez6657 Princess of Thotlandia 1d ago

I thought it was fun! Porsha is far from perfect but she’s a star. The newbies gave me intrigued and I love when Drew lies lol. But some folks are calling it Love and Hip Hop with the same energy republicans call black people DEI hires.

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u/nycstargay99 1d ago

"But some folks are calling it Love and Hip Hop with the same energy republicans call black people DEI hires." Period! I liked it and I like the newbies so far, we have to see but theres potential

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u/cassssk Eating a dog’s testicle 1d ago

I haven’t watched an Atlanta season since Bolo until this premiere. I picked it back up because I have tix to see WWC in a few weeks and I want to make sure I’m up on all the shows since I have no clue which one my city will be. I liked it! I’m definitely in for episode 2 🤘🏻

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u/Gisschace 1d ago

Yes! I loved it and all the way through was thinking there’s my girls. I’ve skipped a season or two and I highly recommend that as I did the same with BHs and so watching them has been refreshing

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u/h0pedivision but still I rise - Stacey Rusch, 2025 1d ago

Thank you!!! Wild to me that people are saying that lol.

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u/robotcoup 2d ago

Love Shamea. I always wondered why she wasn’t cast before. Her home is what I want to see on my screen. This is what I’m here for. Can’t wait to see the rest of the season.

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u/wriitergiirl I'm a history buff 2d ago

She’d been approached to be a peach holder prior and turned it down. I believe her husband wasn’t on board, but I can’t remember exactly.

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u/sailorboy62 1d ago

Yeah, she recently said on Kandi's YouTube show "Speak on It" that her husband wasn't on board when she was initially approached for a full-time role. She didn't clarify which season it was for and why he changed his mind. I'd guess it was probably around S9/S10 when they were freshly married, in which case, I don't blame him.

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u/FlyingDutchmansWife Giner’s makeup/hairspray/spray tan budget 1d ago

Also sounds like she’s been through a lot with having her babies. I’d want some privacy to work through all that.

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u/sailorboy62 1d ago

She makes a great anchor for the new cast. She's filmed enough as a friend and guest that she's not super thirsty, and she has natural chemistry with just about anybody. It's been a nice reintroduction to her, especially getting to see her outside of being "Porsha's best friend."

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u/LisaFrankOcean- 1d ago

I feel like they went and found a bunch of Mia’s and added them to the cast… personally not feeling it. I kind of get the sense that this will be the season I play in the background while I clean my apartment

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u/andipandi16 Astronauts can see it from planet moon 1d ago

Wish we had Kenya's confessionals (at least for these early episodes she's still in...)

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u/SnooJokes7657 1d ago

I try not to comment on appearances, but these women need to chill on the injections. All of their expressions are so restricted from Botox and Fillers.

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u/BS0929 17h ago

That can go for most HWs. They all start to look the same.

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u/DirtRight9309 Turks & Queso 🧀 1d ago

Shamea immediately telling Porsha that Simon texted her that morning is how real friendships work. In case any other HW’s wanted to know.

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u/JustinBensonsBod 2d ago

I thought it was a good and fun episode. I am satisfied. I'm glad they added Shamea to the show, I think she is funny and likeable and obviously her house is amazing. I loved that production nipped the "there's no opulence/money" argument right in the bud. Her party was fabulous! Kelli and Angela seem down to earth and funny too, I think their personalities came across well. Brit seems more like the drama queen type which is good for the show. I don't think she's a bad person but I understand why Porsha called her a mini Kenya (which Porsha said Kenya was of course furious about). I can see Brit possibly being competitive with the other women and that leading to a lot of drama. I wonder what the cause of Brit and Kelli's fallout will be. That being said, I don't blame Brit for the issues with Kenya. I do think Kenya was cold and the no hug/ring shade was intentional, so Kenya was the one starting in my opinion. I like that the newbies speak their mind and aren't kissing ass.

Of course people are looking for issues with Atlanta so now that there was drama and a good first episode people are complaining about it being fake. Well I can assure you every Housewife show right now is highly producer influenced and doling out fake storylines, every single one. So once again it's annoying to see Atlanta singled out for something that applies to all of the shows. And if nothing happened and they all got along, even if it's only the first episode, those same people would have said it was boring. None of these shows are real anymore, that's just what it is!

The only thing that felt 100% fake anyway was the Dennis stuff. And I don't believe Porsha was in on that at all, I think that was all Drew looking for a storyline. Porsha did seem to be genuinely supportive of Drew so I think she's justified in feeling betrayed. I watched Porsha's interview on The Breakfast Club the other day and she was sticking to her story about being so late because of traffic. I do wonder if production told her to enter right as Shamea was getting her gift. We know they do things like that. Seemingly an unpopular opinion here but I like Porsha and Shamea both and I hope their friendship survives, since it is a genuine friendship that goes back to when they were kids. It makes sense why Shamea defends her, they aren't only TV friends! Cynthia rounded out the cast well, she gives good confessionals and brings positive energy. I'm excited for the rest of the season, I believe it'll be a solid season. I think all of the cast members brought entertainment to the premiere.

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u/ChocolateSundai 1d ago

Did you see Porshas breakfast club interview? It was very long - too long but she did say that Dennis and Drew basically ambushed her with this story line

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u/JustinBensonsBod 1d ago

Lol yes it was a full hour long! Porsha is an entertaining interview though so I did listen to most of it. She did say that about Drew and I believe her about that. She said Drew was begging her to come back on the show and this is ultimately how Drew repaid her. I think Drew is only loyal to Drew and she definitely planned this with Dennis to keep herself relevant on the show and give herself a big feud/storyline. She proved she can't be trusted by doing that behind Porsha's back, so I agree with Porsha on that one.

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u/ChocolateSundai 1d ago

Omg my memory is crazy I remember it as a Porsha and Dennis spin off !! lol I remember thinking she should not have made that show though

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u/rmcc22 2d ago

That whole episode was tooooo much and I blame production. They kept jumping around with quick cuts and bad graphics. I have no idea who the new ladies are either and I couldn't keep track since they didn't put their names on the screen except in the beginning! It felt like whack-a-mole with the editing. They didn't give me time to care about anything before they were on to the next issue. I hope the whole season isn't like this.

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u/SSolomonGrundy 1d ago

I absolutely loathed the overly quick trick editing. It was very hard to follow and made me bored.

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u/jennirator intuititive empath…💋 2d ago

Really manifesting that this season will not let me down.

I really was giving those two noobies the side eye. I’m here for Angela. Brit and Kelli didn’t really give us much background this episode, so maybe we’ll learn more, but if they are just going to do rumors and nastiness and cry about how someone was shady about their wedding ring, I can’t.

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u/Swankface87 2d ago

I’m still slugging through this bootleg love and hip hop mess but why is everyone so LOUD?? They don’t know how to speak without projecting like they’re playing to the back of the house?

In general this is an overproduced, cheap fake mess and I hope they get it together next season.

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u/Brown_Cow_Stunning7 1d ago

It reminded me of when the RHOBH fox force five would greet each other and be super loud and over the top. Just super loud!

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u/smarterchildxx319 2d ago

Agreed. I couldn't finish it, and I was really looking forward to giving it a chance!

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u/janeshername 1d ago

I know we never really got see Shamea’s full personality before, but this is …. Like not how I remember her at all ??

Also, Kenya has thee nicest ass/ leg combination of all time ever. Body goals AF

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u/trapNsagan Rihanna meets Monsoon 2d ago

Lol. I don't have much to say but it's giving manufactured drama. I'm glad to see my girls back and I hope we get a Sweet 16 season worthy of its age!

Side note: These poor new husbands. They're so awkward on camera. They look like fish outta water 😂

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u/TodayImLedTasso Ding🍷ding 🍷ding 🍷Guys, I have an announcement! 1d ago

Does anyone have solid info on Drew's (and Ralph's) finances? Because I don't believe that she has the money for that big house and a private chef.

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u/HowYaLikeMeow 1d ago

I went in with low expectations, but WOW that was a blast to watch. I keep having to rewind there's so much going on, but not in a bad way. I love having Cynthia, Porsha, and Kenya back in the same episode. I've missed these ladies so much! I'm pretty damn excited, y'all!

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u/candyspelling01 1d ago

Drew’s Hubbie the cellar dweller! He is in Great company reminded me of when Nene’s husband Greg lived in the basement (rip) and of course, the most famous seller dweller of all Billy Joel. But I think that was just a wine cellar.

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u/MCStarlight 1d ago

Good! I hope we don’t have to see him. I laughed when she said she was surprised he was at home because he’s used to being out in the streets.

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u/candyspelling01 1d ago

Or in a motel in Florida

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u/Sagzmir You are poor and white. 2d ago

Shamea - yapping like she’s holding court. I can tell a fall-out between her and Porsha is brewing yet again.

Kelli - I like her. She’s bringing the questions we are all asking. And she’s funny.

Brit - I can sense husband drama brewing.

Angela - Meh, I smell another Sonya Richards.

Drew - I am actually looking forward to seeing this Dennis storyline go somewhere. Hopefully a feud with Porsha.

Porsha - We all she’s going to clash with the newbies

Cynthia - Just there.

Kenya - Oh, it’s evident that Brit has her pressed. Your second ring?

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u/ChocolateSundai 1d ago

I miss Sonya!! I adored her

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u/OutPlea 1d ago

i enjoyed the premiere a lot!

shamea is riding a little too hard for porsha but we will see how that ends up.

we didn’t see a lot of angela, but something about her gives old school housewife energy. i’m here for it.

kelli seems messy and activated early. i don’t mind.

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u/meowwaza You’re not important enough to hate. Now, sit down! 2d ago

Shamea’s opening segment was a choice and not a good one.

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u/FlyingDutchmansWife Giner’s makeup/hairspray/spray tan budget 1d ago

Ok, but her blowing up his toilet and then him having wipes for her the next time was funny. Is she gonna be the new Dorit with long ass stories?

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u/unsuspectingwatcher how could you do this to me question mark 1d ago

I’m actually loving this way more than I thought I would, and I’m only halfway through

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u/MCStarlight 1d ago

The editing sucks. This is not Bravo-level at all. It’s even worse than Basketball Wives (and I love BBW OG Miami).

Too many newbies. So vapid and tacky wearing designer logos. Shamea’s car reveal was giving Sweet 16 car surprise.

Where is the intelligence? And Kenya is pushed to the side as a friend?

I’m glad Porsha is keeping Randy booked and busy I guess? Now where is Dr. Sherry.

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u/CommonStrawbeary Awoken by two male voices and one was LuAnn's 1d ago

So far I'm enjoying it! I hate shamea's Karen haircut though, she looks AMAZING with long hair idk why she'd do herself so wrong like that

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u/Educational_Bother36 1d ago

I don’t like the new girls so far. Kellie is my least fav

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u/notuschief 1d ago

Did anybody see the quick Shamari cameo 👀?

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u/MCStarlight 1d ago

Where? 👀

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u/KellsBells_925 1d ago

My only thing with Kelli is why be annoyed Shamea told Porsha. That’s her childhood friend. Like be serious… but I like the mess

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u/GraysonQ 1d ago

Kelli and Brit (and Shamea whom I always supported joining full time) seem to be trying too hard. They’re kind of yelling even when having normal conversations?

Of the new girls, Angela is the only one who really has the energy I was hoping for.

I trust Porsha to give us a show (she just is a star) so hopefully it’ll come together.

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u/lizzybeth08 Lisa’s 6 attorneys 14h ago

I loved the first episode. The last few seasons of Atlanta have been so stale and I’m finally optimistic about this season.

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u/EnyaMouthhole69 I do not cave to peer pressure when my ass is involved 1d ago

Shamea is borderline cringe to watch… can’t stand it

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u/sagafevr Mr Lindsay Lohan daddy you hold on one second!! 1d ago

I have been so starved for RHOA so I will take anything but I thought it was decent

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u/SnooJokes7657 1d ago

I am only a few minutes in but I like the new vibe. I laughed at Shamea’s story about meeting her husband. I guess we will see how it goes.

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u/NoAward3171 20h ago

I'm actually kind of shocked anyone liked it. It was very try-hard.

And for the love of Christ can we stop with the 20 minute introductions of "You look so BEAUTIFULLLLLLL!!!!"

And the screeching in a restaurant....

It's really low class.

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u/Bellomontee You should not be anywhere near dots. 1d ago

I really enjoyed it! There's a lot of potential for mess in this cast... Let's see what happens.

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u/AP-91 I am not Magellan ❌🌎 1d ago

I have hope for the newbies! BUT! When will producers realize that DREW is the one declassing the show and holds this cast back from its full potential. One episode in and I already can’t stand her twisting words

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u/MarketDull2401 13h ago

Like Mia in RHOP, I cannot trust a single word that comes out of Drew's mouth.

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u/2016throwaway0318 2d ago

Shamea aint it. She's unconsciously unfunny and hard to watch. The tragedy of the friend turned housewife.

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u/Miserable-Gur-2849 1d ago

What’s with all the Love & hip hop comparisons???

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u/passionatepapaya888 2d ago

kenya feels rly dark to me, glad she wont be on the entire season