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Denise Richards: Did She or Didn’t She Sleep with Brandi Glanville?

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Brandi Glanville and Denise Richards with Aaron Phypers

Although the actress has decided to move on, she pretty much gave these women a storyline to cling onto so they can thank her for that. As for life after Housewives, we think Denise will do just fine. Why?She’s f—ing Denise Richards.

02of 07Leah McSweeney Joins RHONYBravoThe rookie Housewife, whosefirst season aired in 2020, came into the show guns blazing. She was an open book and held her own when it came to dealing with the other ladies, who were not too welcoming to the younger cast member, with her tattoos and her normal-size New York City apartment just a littletoofar downtown for their liking.Leah’s presence livened up the show, though, and she truly lived up to her debut tagline: “I may float like a butterfly, but I sting like a bitch.“Stay tuned to see what hurricane Leah swirls up whenshe returns next season.

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Leah McSweeney Joins RHONY

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The rookie Housewife, whosefirst season aired in 2020, came into the show guns blazing. She was an open book and held her own when it came to dealing with the other ladies, who were not too welcoming to the younger cast member, with her tattoos and her normal-size New York City apartment just a littletoofar downtown for their liking.Leah’s presence livened up the show, though, and she truly lived up to her debut tagline: “I may float like a butterfly, but I sting like a bitch.”

Stay tuned to see what hurricane Leah swirls up whenshe returns next season.

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The Ladies of Salt Lake City Have Entered the Chat

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City

For a brand new franchise to pack in so many original and wild storylines within the first few episodes is remarkable.Fights over smelling “like hospital”?You’ve gotta watch.

04of 07Holla T’ChallaFans love Housewives' pets:Kyle Richards' dog Storm,Shannon Beador’s dog Archie,Kenya Moore’s pups King and Twirl,Lisa Vanderpump’s swan Hanky. However,Monique Samuels' African Grey parrot brought so much star power to his debut, he now has more than 14,000 followers onhis own Instagram account.You can even wearT’Challa Samuels merchthat has the bird’s own Housewives tagline: “I fly above the drama … & s— on all my haters.”

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Holla T’Challa

Fans love Housewives' pets:Kyle Richards' dog Storm,Shannon Beador’s dog Archie,Kenya Moore’s pups King and Twirl,Lisa Vanderpump’s swan Hanky. However,Monique Samuels' African Grey parrot brought so much star power to his debut, he now has more than 14,000 followers onhis own Instagram account.

You can even wearT’Challa Samuels merchthat has the bird’s own Housewives tagline: “I fly above the drama … & s— on all my haters.”

05of 07The ‘Thirst Book’Monique Samuels.Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen/ youtubeThedrama between Monique Samuels and Candiace Dillardhas been explosive throughout season 5 ofRHOP, following their unfortunatephysical alternationduring a wine tasting. Things turned for the worse when theyboth lawyered upahead of the reunion.The rest of the Potomac ladies took their respective sides on the matter, raw video footage was shown and in case that wasn’t enough,Monique brought a color-coded binderfilled with information on each of the women. Yes, each of theRHOPladies had their own tabs, including Monique herself.“The thirst book,” as Candiace called it, will definitely make its way into the Housewives Hall of Fame.

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The ‘Thirst Book’

Monique Samuels.Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen/ youtube

Monique Samuels

Thedrama between Monique Samuels and Candiace Dillardhas been explosive throughout season 5 ofRHOP, following their unfortunatephysical alternationduring a wine tasting. Things turned for the worse when theyboth lawyered upahead of the reunion.

The rest of the Potomac ladies took their respective sides on the matter, raw video footage was shown and in case that wasn’t enough,Monique brought a color-coded binderfilled with information on each of the women. Yes, each of theRHOPladies had their own tabs, including Monique herself.

“The thirst book,” as Candiace called it, will definitely make its way into the Housewives Hall of Fame.

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Eboni K. Williams Makes History

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Eboni K Williams

“This franchise historically has not had a Black lens and now it will for the first time in 13 years,” Williams toldEssence. “I’m beyond. I’m thrilled. I’m honored. It is my great hope that my presence on this show will just do it justice. Do Black women justice. Do our culture justice. I can only hope to touch on the magic that are Black women.”

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Denise Richards and Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave.Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images; Todd Williamson/Getty Images

Denise Richards and Teddi Mellencamp

The year brought a number of changes to the franchises, with long-standing cast members as well as more recent additions stepping down from the show or being not-so-subtly asked to leave.

source: people.com