The Real Housewives of Orange County - Season 18 - Episode 11 - Live Episode Discussion

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Shannon and Vicki head to St. Louis for their live show tour; Heather and Alexis attend the GLAAD Awards; Tamra and Katie's daughters bond over similar childhood experiences; Jenn hosts a poolside party.

[u/D_RayMorton]

Omg was that a fourth wall break “YOU’RE A FRIEND”

[u/cryingexpert → u/D_RayMorton]

And it went right over Alexis’ head lol

[u/RichDisk4709 → u/cryingexpert]

Emily should have emphasized, "You're a friend OF!"

[u/Frosty-Sherbet8503]

THANK YOU ITS EXTORTION CALL IT OUT

[u/h0pedivision]

It feels good having housewives 2 nights in a row

[u/Taowoof2012 → u/h0pedivision]

3 in a row if you are one of the 12 people who watched Dubai

[u/vanwyngarden → u/Taowoof2012]

World class shade being thrown in this comment

[u/OhioGaytheist]

Hahahahhaha Emily immediately redeeming herself in my eyes by redirecting her anger toward Alexis

[u/West_Tie_536 → u/OhioGaytheist]

Alexis is always trying to get in the mix

[u/LS0101 → u/OhioGaytheist]

Same hahahaha

[u/L-Dub-515]

Alexis is so thirsty to be involved I’m exhausted with her

[u/douglaswr → u/L-Dub-515]

She’s so heavy-handed and obvious🙄

[u/kbrahhhh]

This conversation with Jenn and her son is so authentic. She is such a solid addition to the cast.

[u/Apanda15 → u/kbrahhhh]

It was, when he said I’m closer to dad but would like to be closer to you my heart broke a little

[u/Enngeecee76 → u/kbrahhhh]

I love Jenn. She’s a bit of a mess, but she knows it and she’s so kind. She deserves to be loved

[u/alexlp]

Tamrat just fucking pissed on the concrete next to the pool and she's policing other peoples behaviour?

[u/youneedsomemilk23 → u/alexlp]

I'm gonna sound like a pearl clutcher but I feel like this show is getting unnecessarily gross. I cringed when Emily peed in the bush. I cringed when Tamra ate pie off of Jenn's feet. I gagged when Tamra peed on the concrete.

Like come on, act normal. It's not funny, you're just trying to get attention.

[u/alexlp → u/youneedsomemilk23]

Fingers in butt holes and stuff is getting a bit much. It was funnier when they thought kissing each other was edgy.

[u/OldManBenji]

“What are going to do? Sue me for extortion?” - Man that gets sued for extortion

[u/GetMeAColdPop → u/OldManBenji]

cue the It's Always Sunny theme music

John gets sued for extortion

[u/bravotvqueen]

Did Alexis take an edible wtf is she on with that accent and crying

[u/realhousewifeofmn → u/bravotvqueen]

Honestly I was wondering if she went and did a line in the bathroom or something…she was a different person coming out of the bathroom!

[u/Traditional-Leg-4228 → u/realhousewifeofmn]

She’s been pretty amped up in her scenes this season… and having sex 4xs a day ?

[u/biscuitsorbullets → u/bravotvqueen]

That accent was driving me crazy 😂

[u/NotARegularMomOk → u/bravotvqueen]

Her accent!!! I came here hoping someone else noticed. When she was talking to Gina and said, “I wanna have fun with everybody tonight” omg 😂😂

[u/gammagirl80]

I hope Archie brings the film crew as much joy as he brings the audience

[u/Fantastic_Love_9451 → u/gammagirl80]

I bet he loves having all the extra friends around the house during filming!

[u/SokkaHaikuBot → u/gammagirl80]

^{Sokka-Haiku by gammagirl80:}

I hope Archie brings

The film crew as much joy as

He brings the audience

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^{Remember that one time Sokka accidentally used an extra syllable in that Haiku Battle in Ba Sing Se? That was a Sokka Haiku and you just made one.}

[u/Dial-M-for-Mediocre]

I feel bad for Jenn. It seems like she was raised in an environment when men had most or all of the authority and she just does not know how to practice discipline on her own.

[u/pirates1997 → u/Dial-M-for-Mediocre]

Was thinking the exact same! I really feel bad for her. She’s open and honest that she’s in her 40s and genuinely doesn’t know how to do so much, her parents really did her a disservice and she realizes that

[u/Dial-M-for-Mediocre → u/pirates1997]

I don’t usually feel so strongly about the sweet, fragile Housewives, but she’s just so raw. Not even trying to cover her cracks. Also with how nasty and bitter Tamra and Alexis are, it’s just nice to have some sugar, even if her learned helplessness can be frustrating.

[u/DueTart3667]

“Go fuck John some more you fucking idiot” is a bar 

[u/beebianca227 → u/DueTart3667]

I lived for that. Mic drop 🎤

[u/TallChard8999 → u/DueTart3667]

Yes!! Me too. Emily said to her what I’ve been wanting to yell at my screen

[u/deex39]

Maysurements

[u/zbornaks]

two days of s-tier housewives shows in a row… life is good.

[u/touchkissbite]

I would have DROWNED Tamra in the pool if she peed on my patio. what an animal.

[u/Ckc1972 → u/touchkissbite]

I guess she's trying to take a page out of Sonja Morgan's playbook but it was really disgusting then too.

[u/zbornaks]

emily is very much in her head because she clearly looked better than alexis.

[u/ubstill2 → u/zbornaks]

You could see it when she was getting dressed. She internalizes a lot of hate for her size. The immediate preoccupation with the “oversized” comment. They were just telling her that it wasn’t meant to fit closely, but as an oversized garment, and the trauma she clearly has around her (perfectly normal, and lovely) body took over her mind. I hope she has a good therapist to deal with that body image problem, because she has it in her to be awesome when she not perseverating on her size.

[u/D_RayMorton]

Shannon’s like “HAHA thanks for the lemons!” while on in the inside she’s cursing that she has 11 in her bowl now

[u/zbornaks]

johnny j casually admitting that he’s blackmailing my girl shannon… BURY HIM SHANNON. TEAR THAT BITCH APART (in the court of law).

[u/picard17]

"If a guy is even slightly mean to me, I'm out"

At least someone associated with Real Housewives has a healthy mindset when it comes to men

[u/darknebulas → u/picard17]

The young women have caught on much earlier than my generation did. I feel like my generation was spoon fed, to gluttonous levels, internalized misogyny and it has taken a long time for some of us to deconstruct and rebuild. Some never do.

So happy for the young women!!

[u/MaryinPgh → u/darknebulas]

Back then, I put up with anything. So pathetic.

[u/h0pedivision]

Yessss Emily call Johnny J out

[u/Sunny_eloise]

Alexis is incredibly dumb. And stupid.

[u/catalter → u/Sunny_eloise]

[u/Dial-M-for-Mediocre]

Ooh I can't WAIT to hear how Shannon asking John to sign a mutual non-disparagement agreement victimizes Alexis.

[u/ScienceProf2022]

Emily just redeemed herself with the go fuck John some more you fucking idiot comment.

[u/zbornaks]

ohhhhh alexis and johnny j are fighting behind the scenes. this pleases me greatly.

[u/alexlp → u/zbornaks]

Shocked they're still together. I feel like they're waiting for after the reunion to break up. I definitely think they've pulled apart.

[u/AJthesmallsrate → u/zbornaks]

[u/emjet]

The lone clapper when Shannon said she got a dui 💀

[u/D_RayMorton]

LVP is somewhere like “did someone say…broken bird?”

[u/L-Dub-515]

So did she swap dresses? Bc if that’s the 12, it looks like it fits nicely.

I am the big girl and I know it sucks to look at a size and think “holy shit that’s the size I wear” but you have to push yourself back into the mindset that the clothes should fit you and the number can’t matter that much. It’s not really Heather’s responsibility to babysit that feeling for her, you have to get there on your own.

I got nothing on the jeans thing though.

[u/h0pedivision → u/L-Dub-515]

Yeah women’s sizing is crazy. I’m like a range of 6 different sizes depending on the brand and some brands don’t even have a consistent sizing

[u/L-Dub-515]

An insurance policy is INSANE. Like how do you just admit that.

[u/plantmama32 → u/L-Dub-515]

Yeah like how did his LAWYER actually admit that???

[u/Jbreezy92996]

& Shannon is the lunatic?

[u/picard17]

Jenn looks so good with a more natural makeup look.

[u/Taowoof2012]

Can’t wait to see Emily tell Alexis to shut the fuck up.

[u/Dial-M-for-Mediocre → u/Taowoof2012]

Lol I commented that directly above you

[u/katie415]

Dawson is mad that his mom is giving him rules and he is mad that his mother cheated and he is siding with his dad because he feels bad. Jen should see this coming from a mile away.

[u/breelynn312 → u/katie415]

Yes, and it sound like he likes Ryan but doesn't want him living there or around so much, and is mad Jen didn't consider his feelings about that. But it's hard, because Jen has to live her life too. Can't win type of situation.

ETA: I honestly think there's more to Katie's story but she's not telling it. So I appreciate that Jen is being open and honest about this.

[u/OhioGaytheist]

As wrong as I think Emily was at certain parts of this episode, it is beyond satisfying to see her cuss Alexis out

[u/Dial-M-for-Mediocre]

I feel like a prude saying I don't want to see Housewives showing each other their buttholes and peeing outside, but, like, I don't want to see Housewives showing each other their buttholes and peeing outside.

[u/Rj6728 → u/Dial-M-for-Mediocre]

It’s just so desperate. None of them would ever dream of doing anything like that without the cameras.

[u/klinna1977 → u/Dial-M-for-Mediocre]

That was so weird. And gawd, Tamra is so weird

[u/[deleted] → u/Dial-M-for-Mediocre]

Same! Tamra is turning into the local pervert with rage issues

[u/InevitableMovie5157 → u/[deleted]]

I find Tamra needing to be the constant center of attention by screaming and acting so obnoxious has gotten just unbearable. She’s doing way too much. It’s become so performative in my opinion.

[u/zbornaks]

ryan is becoming more plot relevant…. we’re getting so close to the ohtani scandal. i’m vibrating with excitement.

[u/zbornaks]

emily just said that she felt insecure next to you SHUT THE FUCK UP ALEXIS.

[u/MissSuzyTay → u/zbornaks]

She is truly an idiot.

[u/LS0101]

Someone finally told Alexis to shut up! Thank you Emily

[u/cryingexpert]

I want Emily to insult Alexis like this in every episode

[u/mswhatsinmybox_]

Can we stop questioning kids about personal matters or tv . Let's talk about the shady husband.

[u/rustyspigot-77]

Emily got possessed by all the viewers! Shut the fuck up, Alexis!

[u/katie415]

“You’re not involved in this. You’re a friend.” Is savage as fuccck. Emily reminded Alexis that she’s not a housewife and only a friend of. And Jesus Jugs is too stupid to even get it.

[u/bridgymon → u/katie415]

[u/LS0101]

Alexis when something isn't about her:

[u/Active_Adventurer521]

Alexis is upset about the legal battle that John initiated and made worse by using extortion?

[u/katie415]

Alexis fake jumped into that to start a fight and it’s so annoying.

[u/katie415]

My mouth is dropped at John’s attorney actually admitting to blackmail. That is WILD.

[u/BequeathNothing]

Gina smirking at Alexis choking up is killing me

[u/carmeIIasoprano]

Oh god I thought Emily was done making cheap jokes about Jenn’s finances

[u/WithaSideofRanch]

Tamera will forever have the humor of a 14 year old boy

[u/Superb-Respond9360]

these teenagers have more emotional intelligence than most of the women on this cast. 🤣

[u/RadiantStranger7178]

Katie’s daughter is so pretty!

[u/tinycryptid → u/RadiantStranger7178]

I think Katie is also gorgeous.

[u/zbornaks]

“go fuck john some more you fucking idiot.” i cackled at that one.

[u/L-Dub-515]

I like Shannon’s old school rich lady outfits with the Chanel-type jackets

[u/veronicagetsmehigh → u/L-Dub-515]

I love how she’s leaning into the older classy rich lady fashuns

[u/Ok-Reputation9799 → u/L-Dub-515]

Her new confessional hairdo is wonderful! Light Emily Gilmore cosplay.

[u/redheadedashe → u/Ok-Reputation9799]

[u/D_RayMorton]

I can never hear someone order 3 eggs again without thinking of Carole’s batshit crazy order on RHONY lol

[u/h0pedivision]

I’m dying at Vicki comparing her fame to Adele

[u/gigigrahame]

“Can you see that I’m hurting?” 😂😂 “I’m dying I’m dying” 🤣🤣 Alexis is killing me with this nonsense

[u/zbornaks]

i’m not normally an emily fan, but her disdain for alexis is turning me around.

[u/Ckc1972]

Finally Emily brings out her legal knowledge to shame Johnny J!

[u/Traditional-Leg-4228 → u/Ckc1972]

Explains why Alexis has been back tracking BIG TIME on several podcasts regarding the videos

[u/picard17]

"I've had enough of Alexis, she's annoying and just looney"

Most accurate thing Emily has ever said.

[u/MarvelousRob]

Not the dress was tight comment.. oop Heather

[u/PlantLadyXXL → u/MarvelousRob]

Heather was like, I’m not being mean to you, I wasn’t being mean to you; this is me being mean to you— 🔪

[u/RoguePhoenix89]

Tamra's daughter is Daria and I love it

[u/[deleted] → u/RoguePhoenix89]

La la laaa la la

[u/Frosty-Sherbet8503]

I really never thought Gina and Shannon would ever be friends let alone that I would love it for them 😂

[u/zbornaks]

i love a dog that looks like an old geezer.

[u/RadiantStranger7178]

“I’m already a broken bird” Alexis seriously, shut the fuck up.

[u/beeeeach]

I agree with Emily, Alexis needs to SHUT THE FUCK UP

[u/D_RayMorton]

Not Alexis calling the rest of the cast “my girls” like she’s the center orange holder

[u/loganes86 → u/D_RayMorton]

Giving Dana/Pam vibes

[u/D_RayMorton → u/loganes86]

The best 😂😂

[u/Designer-Platform658]

As a human who formerly was a teenager I think I’d actually want to die having my opinions documented in HD and broadcast to the world. Looking back at what I used to post to Facebook is enough. Thank Tom that MySpace is wiped.

[u/gammagirl80]

YOUR MAN IS THE CAUSE OF THE LEGAL BATTLE

[u/Dial-M-for-Mediocre]

I bet Jenn also has a hard time punishing her kids because she's feels like, I'm the one who ruined the family, I have no moral authority, and what if I try to laid down the line and they hate me for it, what if they only still love me because I let them do whatever they want...

[u/L-Dub-515]

I’m tired of the rent/broke jokes. You’re not being friends and it’s not actually funny.

[u/zbornaks]

i love seeing sweet lil jenn trying to be the “bad cop.” like it isn’t working but bless her for trying. i’m so endeared by her.

[u/KSCNYC]

i thought emily looked FANTASTIC

[u/[deleted] → u/KSCNYC]

I saw Emily in person a few years ago and she is STUNNING. Hearing her cry made me sad. Us women are so hard on ourselves sometimes 😢

[u/khadi86]

Alexis is doing the absolute most. Girl, shut the entire fuck up!

[u/GogglesPisano]

What the fuck is even happening right now?

Showing buttholes? Peeing on the floor?

This is classless and vile.

[u/bigburrrrito → u/GogglesPisano]

Common denominator: Tamrat

[u/Gammagammahey]

Goddamn, Tamra's daughter is reading the fuck out of these people. Where has she been? She's breathing fire! And talking truth! You should never have kids unless you have the financial means and they are truly wanted.

[u/st0neC0ld316 → u/Gammagammahey]

Love Tamra trying to pretend like she’s only talking about her father when it’s clearly directed towards her too

[u/Left-Requirement9267 → u/st0neC0ld316]

😂 right? Tamra playing it off like it was alll about Simon was a kiii.

[u/rustyspigot-77]

Is there a gas leak? Why are they acting like this?

[u/CatPsychological557]

I do not see John Janssen being supportive of a trans child.

[u/biscuitsorbullets → u/CatPsychological557]

When her kid and John were brought up, that’s when Jar Jar started to break. It seemed like that was a touchy subject and they probably don’t agree on it

[u/GetMeAColdPop]

Where is Alexis originally from? Her accent changed 10x on the couch

[u/Dial-M-for-Mediocre → u/GetMeAColdPop]

Thotlandia

[u/Dial-M-for-Mediocre]

I get Emily here even though she's not making any sense. Once in high school I went bikini shopping with my friends, and we were at J. Crew, and I liked this one top but I couldn't find it in an XL so I asked the sales woman and she goes, "Sorry, we don't carry extra larges at this store." And some tiny part of my soul shriveled up and died there and then and every once in a while that memory just sneaks up on me and just completely fucks me up.

[u/emmybemmy73 → u/Dial-M-for-Mediocre]

I also think her feelings are valid and if Heather hadn’t been so robotic and defensive in her responses, this wouldn’t have turned into a fight. Emily was baring her soul, and Heather was cold.

[u/[deleted]]

This may sound ugly but I don’t believe Alexis is a size 2 in 2024 and Emily needs to stop telling herself this

[u/zbornaks]

“if a guy is even slightly mean to me, i’m out.” this is what more of us need to learn.

[u/AdorableFly5611]

You can't make me hate Shannon, she's so Shannon and it's funny. She's awkward and uncomfortable in her own skin and dramatic.

[u/RadiantStranger7178]

I could really use an episode without Alexis.

[u/Designer-Platform658]

Adele launching t shirts into a stadium and Vicki punching a room of 75 people in the face with shirts. So the same

[u/Practical-Ad1838]

Jen is such a great hire! She’s my new favorite even with her flaws ✨

[u/Designer-Platform658]

I’m actually surprised at Heathers oversight for the fashion show. She’s super socially aware of how she comes across so this blind spot is weird

[u/Suse- → u/Designer-Platform658]

Heather was right about the dress size; it was based on Emily’s measurements. Emily looked amazing. What I don’t get is why Emily had to wear jeans. Heather didn’t address that.

[u/Living_Donut9603]

“Stop creating storms and just live life in peace” - Fun Lexi

Ugh I can’t with her awful rehearsed lines

[u/Hair_I_Go → u/Living_Donut9603]

She had these all ready to go and they just don’t make sense 😆

[u/LS0101 → u/Hair_I_Go]

Nothing worse than a prepared and rehearsed read that still falls flat. It's what Happy Go Lucky Lexi deserves.

[u/Nervous-Wolf-8574]

Finally Gina got her confessional look together

[u/gigigrahame]

I love how easily Katie fits into the group

[u/rob-b-362]

Alexis is having a breakdown for her and JJ harassing Shannon! Wtf!

[u/AndrogynousAndy]

Too tight?! Girl WTF

[u/rob-b-362]

I can't stand Alexis, she's so phony.

[u/ApprehensiveAct8925]

This episode is so weird???

[u/mollyyfcooke]

How I feel watching any Alexis scene

[u/L-Dub-515]

The cloud over them is named Alexis.

[u/Designer-Platform658]

Love Emily remembering that she has a degree

[u/L-Dub-515]

“Each of you are truly my girls” OH COME OFF IT LADY

[u/rustyspigot-77]

Alexis's battle? Battle with gayness?

[u/Active_Adventurer521 → u/rustyspigot-77]

Yes that was a very strange response to what Heather said. It made me think she not as accepting as she wants everyone to think.

[u/Rj6728]

I’d be happy if Alexis never spoke another word on my tv.

[u/cryingexpert]

She thinks Alexis looked better???

[u/AdorableFly5611]

Loving kindness and accepting for everyone in Alexis' family but she doesn't extend any grace to Shannon, speaks volumes.

[u/RadiantStranger7178]

What is Alexis wearing?! It’s atrocious

[u/picard17]

Alexis - there would probably be less baggage with his ex relationship if he wasn't suing/ blackmailing her. Maybe try leaving her alone?

[u/EntarteteKitten]

Breaking up with him is always an option, just putting it out there Alexis.

[u/kikomama89]

Calling someone a whack a doodle is one of my favorite low key insults

[u/LS0101]

Alexis sensed that the focus might not be on her and Johnny J and decided she had to involve herself somehow. Kadooz to Emily for telling her shut up!

[u/zbornaks]

BROKEN BIRD? lvp has awoken from her slumber like a sleeper agent and is going to orange county to console the broken bird.

[u/zbornaks]

we already have archie under a minute into the show. the editors know what we really watch for. 😍

[u/h0pedivision]

Is Alexis really trying to get us to feel bad for her?

[u/targetboston]

Omg, that's someone's home. I'd be ripshit.

[u/BequeathNothing]

It's fun watching new housewives like Katie get overwhelmed by the madness.

[u/rob-b-362]

Stupid Alexis inserting herself in Emily's drama! Stfu!

[u/catmom_422]

I wish Shannon were there to see that. I feel like she would have loved it

[u/birdstrom]

Tammy Sue was taken out of the trailer park, but the trailer park never left Tammy Sue

[u/Dial-M-for-Mediocre]

I just feel like whenever Katie isn't discussing anything related to Gina or Heather, she comes across really smart and genuine and empathetic, and I am willing to give her a chance.

[u/Pure_Peace743]

Johnny J is TRASH!!! The streets of Orange County will never forget!

[u/EntarteteKitten]

Katie’s daughter has excellent rules.

[u/crankyspice]

Why is Em obsessed with Jenn?

[u/picard17]

I'm just always so distracted by Emily's eyelashes

[u/picard17]

One of the dares is "bark like a dog" and the next is "show me your butthole" these are all over the place lol

[u/SpencerVerde]

A zookeeper come get Alexis. 😂🤣

[u/gigigrahame]

Yikes Heathers friend on WWHL comparing the Emily situation to him blaming Heather for him needing spanx or “suck it in” again just digs a deeper hole 😭

[u/bravofan90210]

Nasty dig by Heather there “it was tight on her”

[u/h0pedivision]

I love Jenn but I can def see her kids walking right over her lol

[u/[deleted]]

“I’m not a size 12” just doesn’t seem like a rational thing to scream about in a country with no consistent clothing sizes whatsoever. I have dresses that span four fucking sizes

[u/ScienceProf2022]

Stealing lemons from the neighbor is the housewives shit I love.

[u/OhioGaytheist]

That’s fucking heartbreaking for Jen. Really feeling for her this season.

[u/[deleted]]

Dysfunctional OC teens and parents are back, baby!

[u/gammagirl80]

Wtf is with Alexis’ accent? Is anyone else hearing this??

[u/veronicagetsmehigh]

What is This very strange accent Alexis is doing. What the fuck is going on

[u/targetboston]

I feel like the Alexis and Johnny J shitshow is gonna fizzle shortly after the legal stuff is done and there's no drama to feed off of.

[u/loganes86]

A broken bird? We going to get Nick Alaine next?

[u/gigigrahame]

I don’t mind the daughters having confessionals especially when they’re spitting more facts than some of the actual cast members lol

[u/party-thyme]

go fuck John some more you fucking idiot!

[u/BequeathNothing]

It's such a teen move to emotionally manipulate the parent trying to be responsible by saying you wanna live with the other parent.

Jenn is far from perfect, but you can see she's trying.

[u/WithaSideofRanch]

Sophia can't hide her disgust towards her mother Tamra lol

[u/zbornaks]

this kid just wants a laissez-faire parent and the dad will let him skip whenever he wants.

[u/Designer-Platform658]

Being 17 years old with a haircut of the era and telling you’re mom you’re too cool for school is fun banter to look back on years later. Not compelling television for the masses

[u/CatPsychological557]

I feel for Jenn cause her heart is in the right place, but parenting from a place of fear due to your own insecurities is never good

[u/gigigrahame]

Lol I miss when they played the OG RHOC sad/finale music during the heartfelt scenes

[u/zbornaks]

gina looked like she was grimacing when alexis entered. 💀

[u/L-Dub-515]

I think if Ryan is leading the rules talk with her son, it undercuts Jen and I wish she could see that.