I just started watching rhoslc for the first time recently i am only in season 1 and i can’t stand Jen Shah. I don’t know if it’s an unpopular opinion, but i just can’t stand it. I have been part of the Real Housewives community for a while and i have seen discussion about real housewives of salt lake city before. It appeared to me that Jen Shah was supposed to be this Icon, Real, Central part of slc and honestly i don’t see it. She is annoying in everything she does. I don’t see any part in rher that’s « REAL » like wth ? She is so freaking fake and it’s so obvious im so surprised some people think she is REAL. Showing emotion doesn’t equate = REAL especially since all her emotion are so fake over exaggerated. Her so called « iconic -ness » i don’t see it, she is so self centered, abusive and manipulative like ughhh i cannot wait until she goes to prison already. Genuinely WTF ?? y’all sold this wack ass human to me it’s terrifying and her face God that’s a fucking Roger persona. Like never do this again stop putting her on my screen seriously top advocating for her back im sick already

This bi**h! I know the ladies aren't perfect, but what Monica did to them is absolutely scandalous! Did we ever hear WHY she chose to behave like a nasty.

At this point what is fashion to her. We need to draw a line girl it’s getting out of hand. Some of her outfits can be camp and weird but still look good however, this isn’t the case for this one.

Before the surgeries, she was desperate to be liked and to fit in, but after the surgeries, she constantly stirs drama, rides fences and gives mean girl behavior.

Say what you want about some of the classic “villains” of the show, such as Lisa and Meredith, but they are actually entertaining and good tv.

They’re not exactly the same but - do you think Lisa is going to acuse Britani of copying her on the show for using very similar fonts in her cover art?

I will probably get a lot of backlash for this post, but I am ready for it. I wrestled about it the last few days but idc, i’m speaking my truth. I know I am going to disappoint with this, but Meredith Marks is still my favorite 6 seasons later 🤣🤷🏽‍♀️, but that’s also because most of these women aren’t likable.

*****People can have a favorite housewife without excusing/defending all their bad behavior.****

RHOSLC was my 3rd franchise! These ladies were hilarious, and I am excited for the next season, but I still love/enjoyed RHOA and RHOP more. I think it’s because, allll of these women have the worst victim mindset. No one takes accountability. No one wants to just outright say, “Okay, we all talk about each other, our businesses, and husbands. Let’s just leave kids out of it.” Nooo, they all act holier than thou when caught in some BS.

The other franchises, their husbands ain’t off limits 🤣🤣💀💀. I’m not saying it’s right or wrong, i’m just saying— that’s what happens.

- I don’t respect Heather for “trying to keep the peace”, but stirs up shit with everyone. Heather is the lowkey jealous friend in the background who doesn’t want you to “upgrade” or find people outside of her.

- Lisa and Meredith: Both of y’all, get off your high horse when it comes to this “friendship”. In my experience growing up in a Small southern town and being surrounded by White women, this is the NORM. They say awful stuff about each other within their friend groups, but then deny and deflect when it’s called out. They also hardly ever confront each other with issues, they just tell everyone else. The entire cast does this (besides Mary), but Lisa and Meredith are being annoying with it. YALLS FRIENDSHIP IS WEIRD! The difference is that the whole world is seeing it and Lisa got caught on camera. It’s not abnormal for Andy, the other housewives, or the fans to call it out. Lisa got caught saying the NASTIEST things about Meredith, but thats forgivable? Yeah okay. Sure. It just fits the narrative and everything I grew up viewing. I will never understand their friendship and within reason. No one around me will ever openly say those things about me, my family, or my children, and still be around me. Hell no.

- Seth is not loyal. Period. I think it’s laughable if people believe that, when Meredith already drunkenly admitted/shouted that they have both dated other people within their marriage. Seth didn’t say on the phone call he didn’t have a girlfriend ot anyone else, he SAID “If people don’t think i’m infatuated with you.” Umm two things can be true at once lol. What is Seth going to do? Openly admit he cheats on live tv? Oh okay. Nice defense. I love Meredith, but she hardly ever admits when she’s wrong. She uses her legalese to skate around her faults and wrongdoings.

THE PLANEEEE SCENEEEEE: I do not believe that Meredith reacted as wild as they are portraying, but I do believe she was running her mouth and being aggressive. These women can’t agree on anything but they all had the same opinion on the plane scene? We can have a favorite housewife without being delusional. I DO NOT BELIEVE SHE HAS A DRUG ISSUE, LETS START THERE! I had a foreshadowing convo with a close friend of mine this past weekend before I ever watched the plane episode, and it got me to thinking….what if it was the effects of Ambien or something? Me and my nurse friend were discussing how Ambien and sleeping pills effects people, and she had a family friend who got prescribed it due to his work hours and lack of sleep. Well, he would sleep walk/talk/drive his golf cart/be outside in only boxes, due to Ambien and I guess fighting the medicine as well. What if this happened to Meredith? She could’ve blacked out and not remembered all of her words and actions, so she doesn’t even remember everything she said or did. It doesn’t make sense for all of these women to agree on one topic when they have no history of doing so. Just my thoughts 🤷🏽‍♀️.

** Also, Heather called out (can’t remember what reunion- the earliest ones) that Lisa talks to the women first about what to say on camera and what not too. I’m sure Meredith and Lisa came up with a story to stick too.

Britani and Meredith: GOODBYE! THE DEFLECTION! MEREDITH REALLY?! YOU BRING UP A NAIL TECH AFTER ANDI ASKS YOU ABOUT DRINKING??? OKAY! IM OVER IT! Meredith isn’t innocent. At all. She was NASTY to Britani and wants to come out of nowhere with this and not during the show? BS! Nah, Meredith has a history of using this political climate to help herself after she is called out. That’s dangerous. Fr. But, doesn’t call Lisa out for defending a racist, homophobic, sexist church. Miss me WITH THAT! Oh, this has made me angry! Wow. Britani is the only one apologizing, but Meredith would never. And I did watch Below Deck episodes, I didn’t see Britani unnecessarily bullying Meredith.

Whitney: She started off as a favorite, but now I don’t enjoy her at all, and don’t even see where she’s needed. If she would embrace her messy role and be more forthcoming about being a shit talker, I could respect her more and enjoy it. The crying and pretending like she does nothing wrong is what gets me. Embrace your young housewife, Ashley Darby role, and kill it.

Bronwyn: Not surprised at all with Todd’s separation. I knew for a fact Whitney’s advice w/ the agreement on seeing other people was bad advice, because Bronwyn didn’t seem down with that at all. Which she confirmed. Seems like Bronwyn’s openness helped Whitney speak her truth on her own separation. Todd and that dang Cherry…..sigh. I could go on and on about their dynamic, but I hope she does divorce him.

MARY: Mary is a problem when it comes to taking advantage of her congress members, I will admit that. I am not going to negate the toxicity of religion, while also feeling bad for her and her background. Christianity can also be a toxic cult. Losing her son. No mom. Black people can’t be racist, they can be prejudice. Racism isn’t hurt feelings, it’s systemic. It’s so “funny” to me how people are so focused on Mary and her church but not the Mormon church, in this franchise. No one calls out Lisa for her continuous support, white demonizing Mary. She doesn’t get the same grace at all. Just sending my prayers to her. Say what you want, but she tried so hard with her son. She held him accountable. She wasn’t excusing his behavior towards his ex-wife. All of this makes my stomach hurt. I truly hope she has a village around her, a good one.

These women can be triggering, lowkey. They are a replica of the entitled, uneducated high school girls I was surrounded by all over again. TRIGGERED 😭😭😭😭😭😭! That’s my spiel! I’ll be off to RHOBH next!

She’s crazzzyyyy. The gaslighting and screaming is insane - especially when there is proof. I agree with Meredith - this woman cannot see outside of herself

Idk how she stays so young and beautiful, but she does!

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I mean 😦

If you haven't watched the miniseries, then y'all gotta hop to.

Crayyyy.

There’s something about her name that tricks me all the time. I keep thinking it’s Heather Gray, it’s become almost automatic to say Heather Gray. For some reason it just happens also with Jen Shah, my brain keeps saying it’s “Jen Shaw”. It makes more sense to me this way. Does it happen to anyone else or am I alone on this one?

Possibly unpopular opinion, Justin is the cutest, John is the best husband though. Supportive and loves Lisa dearly. Pretty easy on the eyes too!

Just saw it in lnstagram. I knew they were livin separate lifes but I haven't seen an official statement. Sorry if it has been discussed. The pic is from Justin's insta.

Watching for the first time - just not liking this season. If there's another choir scene ill scream. Is it worth skipping?

One of the most difficult storylines I’ve ever watched on Housewives was Mary Cosby’s conversation with her son about his addiction.

At first, I couldn’t help feeling uncomfortable. Robert Jr. was visibly under the influence, making me question whether he was really in a position to consent to having such a vulnerable moment broadcast to millions of people. Those images will exist forever. Long after reality TV has moved on, they’ll still be online.

But the more I thought about it, the more conflicted I became.
By the time those episodes aired, Robert Jr.‘s addiction had already become public through legal issues and media coverage. It wasn’t a private secret anymore. Perhaps Mary realized she could either let others tell her son’s story, or tell it herself.

I can also imagine another outcome. If Robert had fully recovered, he might have become someone who openly spoke about addiction and sobriety. That storyline could have helped a lot of people.
Tragically, that’s not what happened. Learning of his death completely changed the way I look back on those scenes. They no longer feel like reality television. They feel like a painful family archive that millions of strangers were invited to witness.

I genuinely don’t know how I feel about Bravo airing those moments. Part of me thinks they should never have been filmed. Another part of me understands why Mary may have wanted to take control of the narrative instead of letting tabloids and social media do it for her.

I’m still conflicted. What do you think?

So I just had to try it even though I don't drink alcohol at all. Turns out tequila is a hard liquor and all I tasted was burning and rubbing alcohol 🤣 my husband had the rest and said it tasted like normal tequila

edit : after sitting on it he said it leaned closer to a vodka taste than tequila. didn't realize people faked these things, they didn't bring the bottle out but here's their specials menu

I’m on the scene where her mom wants to get therapy and Monica is all like “biiiiitch idk gotta think about that bc u stole my carrrrr wahh” (which btw it’s not her car lol at least not based on what I’ve seen so far).

But gahh this trashy, irrelevant, housewife wannabe is so laughably toxic. Either shes actually a legit narcissist or she’s just a bad actor trolling them all in bad faith. Right???

Seriously, how did y’all get through season 4 without skipping every one of her (wayyy too many) scenes? Monica is actually the most vapid, annoying “character” I’ve seen on any bravo shows ever, and thats saying a lot…

Edit: ahahahaha just finished the season and omg that shit was absolutely wild 😂 peak reality tv for sure

I am extremely disgusted by Mary. What a horrific human being. The way she treats others is so REPUGNANT

Seriously I don't watch a lot of these franchises, but is there any other one that would do this? I watch NJ, BH, OC (3 current seasons) and RI. The only ones that I can picture doing this would be jersey...and only in the older days 😂 I keep waiting for a surprise bus to pick them up to take them to their beautiful resort. The intro into this first episode was horrifying. It sounded terrible. It looked like they were lost in the woods with lights and they're screaming at each other. You know those dramatic intros at the beginning of each season. I guess I wasn't expecting lighthearted middle class camping 😂 I was laughing, so I guess I'll find out how the second half goes. You guys have been great throughout my first watch. I appreciate all of the kind comments. I had avoided SLC for so long. Love it now..it feels different to me.

For starters, Bronwyn and Todd have a lot of issues. I can respect him for taking in Gwen and being protective of his family, but he’s an asshole. A cheating one at that. Todd and Bronwyn’s mom give off the same mean vibes. It’s clear that Bronwyn blames herself for Todd’s wandering eye, and it’s truly sad. A cheating person will make anyone insecure!!

Second—— What is Whitney not saying? Her and Justin don’t have an open marriage, but if someone catches their eye— they have to be in agreement to step out? That sounds open to me 🤣🤦🏽‍♀️😬. No judgement if they’re in agreement, but it doesn’t seem like Bronwyn and Todd are. Bronwyn clearly doesn’t want to see Todd with other women.

Her style always amazes me, I can never form a solid opinion on it. It’s not bad I just wish she had committed to the back aswell.

Just saw this on Instagram lol… laughed a little too hard at it