THE GAY AGENDA
The “Real Housewives of Orange County” can’t put aside their drama, even at an event supporting gay rights. That’s unwavering allyship—the chaos is what the queer community craves.
Alec Karam is a former breaking news intern for The Daily Beast and a freelance culture journalist. When he’s not writing, he’s either watching The Real Housewives or talking about it with people who don’t care. And sometimes, he’s writing about The Real Housewives.
CHICKEN SALAD FOR THE SOUL
Bethenny Frankel was once known for her business prowess and reality TV stardom. Today, she’s the lady who harasses chicken salad vendors and department store clerks on TikTok.
THE ORANGE WALLPAPER
It doesn’t matter where “The Real Housewives of Orange County” go. Bravo will find a way to terrorize Shannon Beador.
THE TRAITORS
“The Real Housewives of Orange County” stages a “The Traitors” inspired dinner party—complete with a cameo from Bravo’s biggest villain.
ALL RISE FOR THE JUDGE
“The Real Housewives of Orange County” is having its best season in years as Tamra Judge embraces her villainy in ways previously thought unimaginable. That’s not a coincidence.
A TALE OF TWO TAKEDOWNS
Would you rather see the takedown of Gina Kirschenheiter or the undoing of Alexis Bellino? If you’re an OC Housewife, you can only pick one. Lucky for us, we get to watch both.
JUDGE AND JURY
There’s nothing better than a “Real Housewives of Orange County” episode where everyone is fighting, everyone is right, and everyone is wrong.
YIKES
Sunday night’s explosive finale of “RHONJ” revealed that the show has reached a point it can’t come back from. Where does the once-loved reality series go from here?
JERSEY JUDAS
“The Real Housewives of New Jersey” is dead in the water—for now. But oh, what a wonderful end it was. It’s so good that it begs the question: Should the show go on?
WHO SAID THAT?
With the 100th Real Housewives season officially airing, let’s look back at some of the best reunion moments from this historic franchise.